Cleveland Club Sold to Outside Parties
Cleveland stock exchanges report the Cleveland club will be sold after bankers in charge of Somers’s affairs determined a sale is necessary. A $100,000 loan offer from American League magnates was rejected as a gamble for the 196 season. Potential buyers include Ben Hopkins, Harry Sinclair, and others, with plans to turn the club over to outsiders as Cleveland capital fails to fund a rescue.
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Harvard Strongman Percy Powers Through Wood Saws
Harvard's George D. Percy, a 21 year old strongman, credits daily cord of wood sawing for his physique. He set a record score of 2442.4 points in strength tests, second only to No Hit Davie Tack Hardwick, with emphasis on dips and endurance. His discipline began young, sawing wood in his backyard while peers played.
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Young Palmer Set to Fight Bosse in Open Card
From New York comes word that bantamweight sensation Will Andrews will face Joey Blandie in a featured bout at Mae Polo A. &. New York tonight. Andrews plans a Bridgeport stop afterward to showcase Palmer the Philadelphia lightweight in potential 16 round rout matchups.
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Willard Promoter Dilemma Faces Bout With Unknown Opponent
New Orleans promoters scrapped Jess Willard-Fred Fulton after poor fan interest. Willard’s manager chose a low profile comeback, seeking a credible opponent to assure a real contest. Efforts pivot to Frank Moran as a substitute and a stronger showcase.
Exhibition baseball sparring and coaching rumors mix sports buzz
Critics dispute exhibition games between the Giants and Yankees before the season opener as fans fear reduced interest. Frank Sommer attracts coaching offers after Villanova, with another western college courting him. Ted Lewis defeats Willie Hitchie but faces doubt for a 20 round title bout. Packey McFarland plans a six day race in Chicago and questions about overcoat theft spice the chatter.
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Talented Boxing Card Slated for Park City January 10
Battling Levinsky has assembled a strong Park City card at the Casio for January 10 headlined by a 15 round bout between Young McAuliffe and Johnny Drummie of New York. Other eight and six round bouts feature Larry Williams vs Sailor McGrath, Jerome Hennessy vs Tommy Rhea, and Kid Alberts vs Mike Farrell. Referee Terry Lee and announcer Slim Brennan to handle duties.
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Willard Fulton bout canceled. Moran may fight elsewhere
New Orleans December 20 Heavyweight champ Jess Willard and Fred Fulton will not meet in New Orleans on March 4. Tom Jones and Tommy Burns called off the bout citing failure to secure an elimination bout and lukewarm interest from national sports authorities. Jones considers Milwaukee offers including 25 000 for a ten round title tilt February 22 while Burns seeks Moran for a possible contract here for 7500. EKMAS ROPING AND WREATHS OF LAUREL JOHN BECK & SON
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Masked Marvel Mort Henderson Identified in New York Bout
In New York on December 30 the Masked Marvel mort Henderson of Altoona Pennsylvania was revealed by Ed Pollard as Mortimer Henderson during a wrestling show at the Manhattan Opera House. Henderson defeated Hjalmar Johnson in the opening bout before 1 am as the Graco-Roma tournament continued with Alex Ajerg ousting Strangler Lewis in 42 minutes.
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Leach's Release Ends Iconic Pirates Star Career
Cincinnati reports the unconditional release of Tommy Leach by the Reds likely ends a storied major league run. A veteran since 1899, Leach played for Louisville, Pittsburgh, and Chicago before winding up with Cincinnati in 1914.
Savage Faces Weinert Tonight for New Jersey Heavyweight Title
Jim Savage of Orange and Charley Weinert of Newark meet at the Pioneer Sporting club for the New Jersey heavyweight championship. Savage seeks revenge after a Garden loss last August and could earn a bout with the Moran winner if victorious.
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Buffalo Fans Celebrate End of Baseball War
Buffalo fans welcome a settlement that may merge the two rival clubs under one governing body and restore steady attendance. The move ends long running disputes that dampened interest nationwide and in Buffalo, where the International circuit suffered when Feds and new leagues challenged old power. A related note mentions Mexico suspending the duty on gasoline.
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Yale Loses Fourth Star Player Tom Shevlin
New Haven reports the death of Tom Shevlin, fourth Yale football great in 15 years, joining Jim Hogan Gordon Brown and George Stillman. Walter Camp lauds Shevlin as a sportsman and leader whose vigor and judgment defined Yale football and sports at large.
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Dutch Leonard Released After One Worcester Trial
Dutch Leonard, famed Red Sox southpaw, lasted one day with Jesse Burkett's Worcester team in Massachusetts. After a rough debut and weak fielding behind him, Burkett scolded him in left field. Leonard later revealed the misunderstanding and returned to Boston by the next train.
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Attendance in 1915 Big Leagues Tops 6 Million
New York reports that 1915 major league attendance reached 6,198,800 with 3,235,400 in the National League and 2,964,400 in the American League. Despite claims of a weak season, figures show a resilient base aided by the Federal League and rising leisure activities.
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Anniversaries of Ring Battles 1898 and 1987
The 1898 San Francisco bout saw George Green defeat Dan Creedon in a 20 round fight, Creedon a former Australian middleweight challenger who faced Bob Fitzsimmons in 1894. Creedon’s later career faded with losses to Joe Walcott and others before returning to Australia in 1902. 1987 notes mark Frank Klaus, former middleweight claimant, born in Pittsburgh.
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National split in conscription plan blamed by Manchester Guardian
London reports a national divide over compulsory military service with the Manchester Guardian condemning the government drift toward reversing a tradition and fracturing national unity. Radford B. Smith promotes a New Years Day sale featuring varied goods at reduced prices and bulk toy and game deals.
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Jess Willard at 28 Nearing End of Ring Career
Jess Willard, born December 29, 1887 in Pottawatomie County Kansas, celebrates his twenty eighth birthday as champion. Analysts doubt a long reign, noting his lack of appetite for fighting and his focus on money and family, with a possible ring return in months but no certainty.
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Bobby Byrne Turns Thirty as NL Champion Third Baseman
Bobby Byrne, third baseman for the National League champions, will be thirty tomorrow. He spent much of last season in a backup role behind J. Milton Stock after an accident sidelined him. Stock batted .260 while Byrne hit .209 and served as a pinch hitter in the world series. Byrne is viewed as steady and feisty, with many fans believing Moran erred by not including him in the series lineup. Born in St. Louis, Byrne has a dozen years of pro ball, begun with Fort Scott and Springfield, later moved to Steil?port, then St. Louis, Pirates, and Phillies in 1913. He played second briefly in 1914 before returning to third. Farmer Want Ads, One Cent a Word.
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Cubs not crazy to sign Magee of Brooklyn feds
Chicago December 30 Manager Joe Tinker of the Cub-Whale combination is not keen on acquiring Lee Magee former Cardinal outfielder and Brookfeds manager. Tinker rates Magee as one of the best players but worries too many stars may cause discontent and disruption and he is not eager to let Weeghman spend big for a top player. If Tinker maintains his view Magee will not be secured.
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Ty Cobb Buys Georgia Hunting Preserve With Partners
Ty Cobb world famous baseball star and part owner of a 6000 acre Georgia hunting preserve plans to stock game and hunt there each winter training dogs for hunting. He and partners will restrict hunting to owners and stock the land to ensure winter sport. In the south Cobb is feted and hosts feasts when arriving at new hunting sites.
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Holy Name League Tonight Sets Two Local Games
Holy Name rooters pack the stands for two park games at St Johns tonight. Geer Hearts face St Charles in the first and St Marys meet St Ones in the second officiated by Jon Waters with dancing after the games.
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Veteran Fred Beebe Named International League Hero
A veteran pitcher from Lincoln and Nebraska, Frederick J. Beebe earns recognition after a standout season with the Buffalo Bisons in the International League. Beebe delivered a no hit no run game against Montreal in Buffalo last August and helped Buffalo win the league pennant. Born in 1880, Beebe played at the University of Illinois and began his pro career in Oshkosh before stints with the Cardinals and Phillies.
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