Gilmore Talked To Be Giants President In Sale Talks
New York December 31 Harry Sinclair may acquire the Giants and appoint James A Gilmore as club president. Gilmore indicated he might remain in baseball if Sinclair proceeds, while negotiations over purchase terms and control continued among Hempstead Lloyd and Megara with stakes around 1.59 million.
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New York
Harry Sin- Dish
Tulsa
Oklo
Giants
James A. Gilmore
Federal League
Gilmore
Sincair
Sinclair
Club
Ore
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Nis Holding
Ashley Lloyd
Lloyd
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Megara
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Mann Declares He Will Never Go Back To Boston
The article notes Mann vowing never to return to Boston amid 1910s baseball power shifts. It discusses his 306 season with the Whale Oilers, his possible fit under Tinker at Chicago, and the looming Fed control reshaping the league. Mann stresses educational plans and hints at staying in Chicago, while noting uncertainty over next season.
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Mann
Boston
Lestie m
Feds
Weare
Lee Athelete
Weeghman
Withes Stow
Chicago Nationalé
Rilttersel
Efe
Wes
Tinker
Whales
Flack
Zwilling
Roger Bresnahan
Murray
Giants
Williams
Good
Schultz
Knisely
Ree
Schulte
Stallings
Ncessary
Joe Tinker
Chicago
Glaze Declines Dartmouth Coaching Offer
Los Angeles December 31 Coach Ralph Glaze of the University of Southern California football team emphatically declared he had turned down an offer to act as assistant coach at Dartmouth in 1916. Ed Cavanaugh is acting as head coach. supporters want Glaze back, hoping he returns from USC.
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Los Angeles
Ralph Glaze
University of Southern California
Iank Outh
Ed. Cavanaugh
Glaze
Glase
Trojan
Universes
Southern California
Bali
Lyford Brothers Buy Union Label Pants Move
Lyford brothers purchase Union Label Pants Company assets in a strategic move aimed at expanding their apparel holdings. Details on price and conditions remain undisclosed.
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Lyford Brothers
International sports to proceed through war year 1915
New York reports that despite European conflict a wide range of amateur and intercollegiate competitions are planned for 1915. NHL events include Pacific Coast tennis tours, Stanford track championships, eastern polo, and national championships, with cross continental football and possible foreign teams. War censorship and delayed results affect coverage while plans for 1916 start to form.
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New York
Pacific Coast
Stanford University
Poughkeepsie
Waseda University of Japan
Christian Mathewson
America
United States
George S Ward to Start 51st Year as Brooklyn Federals Leader
George S Ward of the Brooklyn Federals, named president of the Brooklyn club to succeed his late brother Robert B Ward, will begin his fiftieth year tomorrow. Born in Allegheny City, Pa, Ward differs in baseball fervor from his brother and may be influenced by the era’s Peace Movement.
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George S. Ward
Brooklyn
Robert B. Ward
Alleghany City
Ward
Kauff Not Cobb’s Says Lannin On Benny Kauff
New York December 31 Joe Lannin Boston magnate now on Long Island but from Massachusetts says Benny Kauff must prove himself in the big leagues before comparing to Ty Cobb. He doubts Kauff can match Cobb’s .300 hitting in a majors debut and notes Benny’s public persona and recent interviews. Lannin predicts a tough future for Kauff against major league pitching.
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New York
Joe Lannin
Boston
Massachusetts
Long Island
Missouri
Benjamin
Kauff
Lannin
Benny
Ty Cobb
Giants
McGraw
Cobb
Tyrus
Ty Alwseys
Alaming Lardner
Brickley Visits Elm City Friends in New Haven
New Haven December 31 Charley Brickley renowned football star visits Ted Swift at his Norton street home for a few days. He recalls meeting Swift at Momauguin and later in New Haven during Harvard and Colonials games. Brickley praises Yale and his time here. He plans to coach Johns Hopkins next season and may be Harvard’s successor if Percy Haughton does not return.
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New Haven
Charley Brickley
Ted Swift
Norton Street
Brickley
Ted
Momauguin
Charley
Harvard
Colonials
Yale
Johns Hopkins
Percy Haughton
Kilbane Moves Up To Lightweight Six Weeks Before End Year
New York reports Johnny Kilbane will start competing in the lightweight division after two years fighting above the feather limit. Kilbane’s move comes as a series of title disputes and shifting weights roil the American boxing scene, with Ertlie, Williams, Dillon and Glover among those involved in a jammed, low-interest setup as the new year looms.
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New York
Johnny Kilbane
Kilbane
Ritchie
Ertlie
Williams
Jack Dillon
Mike Glover
No More Fox Trot for Penn Track Men
Philadelphia December 31 Dr. W Orton coach of the Pennsylvania track team will appoint a three member discipline committee led by Captain Ted Meredith to enforce strict training rules. The group will curb dancing cards and overeating among all track members to ensure better conduct and performance. Last year saw some violations and this year expectations rise with promising material reporting for the Red and Blue.
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Philadelphia
W. Orton
Pennsylvania
Ted” Meredith
Orton
Warr and Mendoza Boxing Rivalries and Stirring Bristol Bout
The article recounts Bill Warr defeating Will in a hard fought clash near Bristol England and traces Warr’s rise into boxing limelight before losing title chances to Daniel Mendoza in 1793 and again two years later. It notes backers including the Duke of Hamilton and Mendoza’s enduring victory marking Warr’s departure from the ring. The piece closes with Johnny Lore, Irish American lightweight boxer born in New York in 1994.
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Bill Warr
Will
Bristol
Eng
Warr
Wood
Daniel Mendoza
Duke of Hamilton
Johnny Lore
New York
Willard Offered $50,000 for Two New York Bouts
Boxing promoters pursue Willard for a pair of Garden bouts with Moran and Coffey or two other opponents. Willard seeks $30,000 as his share and would accept only if gate revenue guarantees reach $60,000. Curley finds a $50,000 offer possible for Moran and Coffey if a $60,000 guarantee is posted.
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Willard
New York
Willard-Fulton
Milwaukee
Madison Square Garden Co
Jack Curley
Tom Jones
Frank Moran
Jim Coffey
Garden
Curley
Moran
Coffey
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Ten Club League Jokes and Early Moves in Baseball
Boston meeting on forming a ten club New England league is viewed as a joke by seasoned baseball men. Critics say such a circuit would be unwieldy and unlikely after the National League briefly considered a 12 team format. Meanwhile Jack Zeller advances an Eastern association plan for next week. James Weber of Andover Academy contests in New York for an indoor junior title with Fordham’s Flivtt Binzen, and doubles champion pairing with Harvard’s Rand. Cubs manager Joe Tinker seeks pitcher Fred Anderson and plans a seven-man staff, aiming to release Pierce Douglass and Humphries. Jimmy Lavender may return to the Cubs.
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Boston
New England
Jack Zeller
James Weber
Chicago
Andover Academy
New York
Flivtt Binzen
Fordham University
Weber
R. C. Rand
Harvard University
Joe Tinker
Chicago Cubs
Fred Anderson
Buffalo Federals
Anderson
Tinker
Pierce, Douglass
Humphries
Cub
Jimmy Lavender
Holyore
Cubs
Yale Tops Princeton In Pittsburg 3 To 1
Yale defeated Princeton 3 to 1 in Pittsburgh last night as Vi Humphrey left hurt in the first period. The Tigers struggled without their star and were unable to respond effectively. The round of reports also notes Cleveland club sales struggles, a Toledo syndicate planning to buy the American Association franchise, and Navy beating Pennsylvania 18 to 10 in basketball with a game marked by fouls.
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Yale
Princeton
Pittsburgh
Vi Humphrey
Tiger
Cleveland
Amber
Navy
Pennsylvania
Penn
Holy Name Flag Race Ends In Triple Tie Among Teams
In a Holy Name league night, three teams share the lead after St Charles beat Sacred Hearts 26 to 12 and St Mary’s triumphed 23 to 10 over St John’s. Highlights include key scorers Horkheimer Ahearn and Snyder with multiple field goals and notable lineups from St Charles Sacred Hearts St Mary’s St John’s.
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Holy Name Basketball League
St Charles
Sacred Hearts
I. St. Charlies
Horkheimer
Doyle Aihearn
R-Py
Garrity (Brennan
Mets
T. Luddy Christy
A. Luddy Hanbury
Ahearn
Dennis
Christy
Doyle
Garrity
Jeff
St. Mary's
St. John's
Snyder
Casserly
Bernat
St. John’s
Whaten
Malone
Martin
L.G
Whalen
Shryder
Creevy
Cole
Whelen
One Gallon of Liquor Allowed Per Month in South Carolina
Columbia December 31 The state's dispensary system ends at sundown. Under the new prohibition law individuals may obtain one gallon of liquor per month for personal use. The dispensary system, which replaced open bars in 1892, operated in 15 of 44 counties.
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Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
Crane Co Adopts New Pension Plan
Crane Company announces pension reform and a $200,000 year end bonus distribution at its plant. The new plan raises pensions to 1 percent for eligible workers, with a guaranteed minimum of 80 dollars and maximum of 125 dollars, replacing the previous rate.
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Crane CO
Fairfield Protest Over Heating in Connecticut Co Trolley Cars
A Fairfield resident denounces the trolley service as overcrowded, poorly heated, and dirty. After a chilly 7 50 PM ride from Fairfield avenue, the heatless car left the rider chilled and sick, prompting plans to complain to the Bridgeport Board of Health and seek remedial action.
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Fairfield
Southport
Fairfield Avenue
Main Street
Bridgeport Board of Health
Willie Andrews defeats Blondie in fourth round
Willie Andrews of the Acorn A. C. stops Joe Blondie of New York in the fourth round of a ten round bantamweight bout at the New Polo A. C. Andrews fought as the star of the card, remaining on the attack throughout the match.
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Acorn A. C
Joe Blondie
New York
New Polo
A. C
Andrewes
Union Watch Night Services Unite Two Churches Tonight
Union watch night services will be held at Newfield M E church with Summerfield M E church, featuring Rev J P Wagner and Rev E F Weise. Prayers and testimonies run from 11 to 12, followed by a special consecration at midnight and a social hour in between. Souvenirs will be distributed. Also reported is Washington Party EB church Sunday school annual Christmas festival with a large Christmas tree and gifts, plus music and entertainment.
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Newfield M. BE. Churrch
Summerfield
Sunday School of Washington Party
Chance offered Los Angeles manager of Pacific Coast League
Los Angeles Calif Dec 31 Chance former manager of the Chicago Nationals and New York Americans was offered the Los Angeles club helm in the Pacific Coast League by John Powers president of the local organization. Chance would need to buy an interest in the club and will decide next week. Since retirement he has tended a ranch at Glendora near here.
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Cal
Rank Chance
Chicago Nationals
New York Americans
John Powers
Chance
Glendora
Here
May suspend Savage for calling off his bout with Weinert
New York December reports fans went to Pioneer Sporting Club to see Jim Savage collide with Charlie Weinert in a ten round bout. Savage claimed pleurisy and could not box. Club officials sent a physician for evaluation and a commission report will determine potential suspension.
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New York
Pioneer Sporting Club
Jim Savage
Charlie Weinert
Pioneer
5. C
Savage
Doesersch
New Jersey
State Athletic Commission
Doesereck
A. A. U. Alitains Ita Birthday Tomorrow
The Amateur Athletic Union marks its 28th year since its 1883 launch with founders Jaman & Sullivan noted as early movers. It highlights McMillan as first president, Sullivan as first leader until his death, and Turner rising to president amid debates on governance and sport leadership. The Central Railroad of Vermont will receive bids for 1,000 freight cars.
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See Athletic Union
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Organistipe
Jaman & Sullivan
Kin Ty
Harry Sir Millan
Bill Curtis
Humber
McMillan
Sehuykill Navy Athletic Club
A. A
James BE. Sullivan
Leidine
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Sam
Counry
New
Ore A.C
Stprems Court
Ipwsa
National Association of Amateur Athletes of America
Newark
Thany Derry
Hess
Bens
George J. Turner
Baltimore
Union
Hay
Ur Abistics
James E Bullives
Turner
Sullivan
Wivel
Hen Beem
Probate Court Limits Creditors for Isabella Dickey Estate
In Bridgeport District Probate Court on December 1, 2455 the estate of Isabella Abbott Dickey, late of Bridgeport, is judged. Creditors have six months from this notice to file properly attested claims. those failing to present accounts will be debarred. Alexander W. Smith is named executor. CHAS. CANFIELD is involved. Immediate payment requests issued to all debtors of the estate in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Abbott Dickey
Bridgeport
Court of Probate
District of Bridgeport
Alexander W. Smith
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