Speaker to Accept Big Salary Cut Says Report
Boston report claims Tris Speaker will have his pay reduced following the peace pact between the Na teas and American leagues and the federals. The proposed cut affects the fifteen thousand simpleons paychecks tied to pennants and world championships for the Red Sox, with exact figures not yet disclosed. Speaker has not signed for the next season.
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Federals
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Lannin
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Aeason
Benny Kauff Declares Free Agent Status in Suit
New York report states Benny Kauff, outfielder, is a free agent per lawyer John M. Ward who argues Harry Sinclair has no claim on Kauff’s services. Ward says Kauff never signed a contract with the Brookfeds last season and played unaffiliated, with a disputed second contract never signed. Ward notes the initial contract was repudiated by the late Robert B Ward.
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New York
John M. Ward
Benny Kauf
Harry & Sinclair
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Whateye Hub
Ward
Brookfast
Brookfeds
Giants
Xanff
Robert B Ward
Darcy Will Be Fine Attracts Next Stop In Country
New York reports that Darcy, after a knockout of McGoorty, begins a triumphant tour of the country. He has defeated McGoorty Clabby and Smith, leaving only the Gibbone Rhedra winner to test the Australian. Gibbons or Ahearn could be lined up next, while fans await a potential Darcy versus Ahearn bout.
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Darcy
Worth
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Smith
Gibbons
Ahearn
St. Crack
George Stovall’s Bush League Pitching Recalled in San Francisco Tale
In a long anecdote from a National Association meeting in San Francisco, George Stovall is portrayed as a promising young pitcher who flamed out after a blowout performance by teammate Jess in Everett. Dugdale confronts Jess, insisting he pitch, while Stovall reunites with minor magnates and clashes with Harry Wolverton over tempering with players.
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San Francisco
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Stovall
Fos
Ess Stovall
Seattle Dish
Jess
George
Everett
Family Pride
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Peg
Harry Wolverton
Barry
Pinto
Harry
Rania
Williams Won't Discuss Report He'll Coach Yale
New York dispatch reports Yale football coach potential change remains unconfirmed. Dr. Harry L. B. Williams of Yale, then Minnesota coach, dodges direct comment on becoming Yale head coach while praising current game, notes his role on national rules committees and favorable view of Tom Shevlin's Yale leadership.
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New York
Harry LB Williams
Minnesota
New Haven
Frank Hinkay
Wiliams
Dr. Williams
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Association
Tom Shevlin
Shevlin
Matty Dominates Baseball Wealth and Hobbies
Christy Mathewson ranks as the top earner among players, with about $5,200 last season from baseball stories and occasional magazines, plus lucrative ancillary ventures. He combines an insurance business, stage demonstrations, and tours with a stellar pitching reputation, while excelling in golf, billiards, chess, bridge, poker, and dancing, making him a multifaceted star beyond the field.
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Christy Mathewson
Matty
Bob Wallace
Y. M
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George
Band to Meet Jim Savage at Station if He Defeats Weinert
New York December 23 A large Orange heavyweight Jim Savage trains for a Pioneer Sporting Club bout with Charlie Weinert. A victory would boost his chances for a title shot at Jess Willard, following a prior Madison Square Garden defeat. Savage vows to win and his father plans a 30 man reception at the depot.
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Weinert
New York
Charlie Weinert
Pioneer Sporting Club
Jess Willard
Savage
Madison Square Garden
Harvard Rowing Fracas Questions Wray Replacement
Francis Peabody charges Harvard eights should have beaten Yale and Cornell in the last 11 years as a critique of Jim Wray. Peabody cites Wray’s 1914 defeat and argues the coaching change to Herrick and Haines could restore Harvard’s rowing strength and leadership.
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Francis Peabody
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Robert F. Herick
Bill Haines
Union Boat Club
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Henley
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Tfilley
Newhall
Richardson
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Bacons
Withingtons
Ward
Chanier
Talecott
Columbia
Princeton
Cambridge
Herrick
Haines
Princeton Hockey Beats Yale in Pittsburgh Tilt 5 to 2
Princeton defeated Yale 5 to 2 before a large Pittsburgh crowd in the opening game of a three game series. The pace was fast from the start with busy goalkeepers as Yale captain Burgess and Princeton’s Humphries produced long range shots. The first goal came midway through the first period as Yale’s Gould skated from his own goal toward the left wing.
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Pittsburgh
Princeton
Yale
Burgess
Humphries
Gould
Ritchie Suffers Beating by Young Lewis in New York
Ted Lewis of England delivered the sharper boxing display in a ten round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Willie Ritchie showed courage and aggression but was outboxed and cut, with Lewis landing cleaner jabs and counters to seal a decisive victory.
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England
Willie Ritchie
Madison Square Garden
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Lewis
Willie
Rush
Rilie
Norman Stars Lose Battle to Nationals in Colonial Hall
In a tense Colonial hall clash, the Blue Ribbons fall 27 to 23 to the New York Nationals. Norman shines with six goals and four from the line, while Beckman tears his pants and exits in confusion.
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al Burdick
Beckman
Colonial Hall
Blue Ribbon
New York
Norman
Brun
Schmelke
Nationals
Ruckert
Leonard
Smith
Jimmy Clinton
MacLeavy
Blue Ribbons
Clinton Smith
Beckman Schmelke
Leonard Ruckertec
Roach, Smith Norman LG
Swenson
Ripley
Giants to Play Yanks and Tigers in 1916 Exhibition Schedule
New York December 29 Giants secretary Fos ter released fifteen exhibition games for the 1916 season. The schedule includes three games against the Detroit Tigers in the South and three with the New York Yankees at the Polo Grounds on April 7 8 and 10. The full Giants squad will arrive at Marlin Texas around March 1 and begin workouts. They start away games in Dallas Calveston and Houston before the first Tigers game on March 25 with a second game the next day and a final Houston clash April 2. The club will then head to Washington to join the Highlanders for three games starting April 7, ending with a Polo Grounds doubleheader April 11, forecasting an April 12 opening day. Buy LYFFORD BROTHERS UNION LABS PANTS.
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Ty Cobb
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Bop Fisher
Yale Football Captain Tom Shevlin Dead
Thomas S. Shevlin former Yale football captain of 1905 died of pneumonia in Minneapolis after a fall season coaching and aiding Yale teams. He had helped revive Yale football with the Minnesota shift and mentored several seasons after graduation. His father’s will left most of a $2.1 million estate to Shevlin and his sisters. He was also a track man and hammer thrower and was popular among college mates. The death comes after a period of ill health and business duties.
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Deails
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George C. Beckwith
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Thomas S. Shevlin
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Robert N. Corwin
Yale Athletic Committee
California
Sippy
Presbyterian
Cook County
Chicago
H.C. Clark
Washington and Baltimore Split Home Games Idea
Washington manager Clark Griffith dismisses Wilbert Robinsons plan to sell half the club to Baltimore capitalists and split 38 games between Washington and Baltimore. He says Baltimore is a poor major league town and not suitable for a joint ownership. Fans show interest if a four game series could rotate two games in each city to boost attendance.
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Hyattsville
Capitol
Baltimore
Robinson
Brooklyn
Robbie
Clark Griffith
Wilbert Robinson
Lmelight
Sports Talk Fuses Baseball Deals and Umpire Plan
The piece reports on Eastern franchise decisions with Clarkin and Carey rejected by Jack Zeller in Springfield, Gene McCann eyed for Bridgeport, and Hartford backers willing to build a park. It notes Phil Ball paid 425000 for the St Louis Browns and that spring training for umpires may join NL camps after a successful Federal league trial.
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Carey
Jack Zeller
Springfield
Hartford
Zeller
Gene McCann
Bridgeport
McCann
Freeman
Reddy
Phil Ball
St Louis Browns
Fielder Jones
Browns
Holy Name Leaguers Offer Dual Games Tomorrow Night
Two Holy Name league basketball games are set for tomorrow night at St John’s hall Pembroke and Jane streets. First, St Charles meets Sacred Heart, followed by St Mary’s vs St John’s, with dancing after the second game. Referee Joe Waters.
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Jane Streets
Holy Name
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Sacred Hearts
St. Mary's
St. John’s
Ww RC
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St. Mary’s
Sacred Heart
One Good Play Will Sometimes Establish Fame Declares Evers
New York December 29. Baseball success or fame often comes from one good play at a crucial moment, a point noted by Johnny Evers in discussing how fame can hinge on a single decisive moment in a game.
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Evers
New York
Johnny Aro
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