Giants Trade Five to Rochester for Smith
The Giants trade Johnny Ogden and Grace Kelly to Rochester for Earl Smith a catcher and backstop. Smith batted 224 last year and was regarded as one of the best fielding catchers in the International League. The deal, including cash, signals a shift in the roster with Hoyt likely to rise as a promising pitcher.
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AXORE
Jonn B
York
Johnny Ogden
Arid Igrée Kelly
Rochester
Aylth
Earl Smith
Pest
Fralding
Giants
Chester
New York
New Bridgeport Soccer Eleven Readied For State League
A meeting at Board of Recreation rooms 507 Bridgeport Bank building will organize a new senior soccer team to join the State league. Albert Harrison’s return boosts plans. 18 local players named, more expected with Wednesday arrivals. Swedish Athletic team may play Winchester in Meadows. Bridgeport City management balks at State league without a fourth team. Jack Wilkinson, star goalie, remains in a English hospital, hoped soon to return home. Amateurs meet Thursday. Bethlehem’s Beagar Lewis ill with pneumonia. New York F C reached National Challenge Cup fourth round by beating Scottish-American 2–0. Hugh Forsyth and Andy York played for Emergency Fleet vs New York Combination. York scored late equalizer.
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Joe Booth
Board of Recreation
Bridgeport National Bank
At & O'Clock
Albert Harrison
Thtes
Winchester
New Haven
Bridgeport
Nlners
Fever Hat
Jack Wilkinson
Bridgeport Rovers
Sveral
England
United States
Tis City
Wand
Charlie Drinkwater
F. Byrne
France
Pohlman
Rovers
Cook
Charlie Martin
Ellam
Rover Whar
Mason
Charlie ‘ Faifistlate
Remington
Bridgeport Amateur League
Nex
East Side Athletic Team
Abe
New York F. C
Hast Newark
New York
Ward
Emergency Fleet
Hugh Forsyth
Andy York
Bogash to Face Hartley in Lowell January 9
Bridgeport light heavyweight Bogash is slated to meet Pete Hartley in Lowell on January 9 for a 12 round bout at the Lowell A. C. The card includes other matchups as promoters seek a creditable showing and potential bookings in Jersey City and Lawrence.
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Bogash
Bridgeport
Pete Hartle
Flynn
Lowell A. C
Lowell
Mags
Johnny Dun‘fe
Remington
Sam Driver
Booskagsh
Jersey
Jennings
Armory
A. A
Jersey City
Uedd
Wic Jackson
Driver
Lawrence
Portland
Ittsfield
Toney Faces Federal Draft Evasion Trial In Nashville
In Nashville Tennessee on January 1 the hearing of evidence closed in the Fred Toney case former Cincinnati and New York NL pitcher is tried again for evading the selective draft law. Proceedings may resume tomorrow. Benny Leonard has returned to New York after defeating Paul Doyle in Philadelphia and trains for $12 000 in upcoming bouts.
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Nashville, Tenn
Fred Toney
Cincinnatis
New York National League
Seca
Benny
Leonard
New York
Paul Doyle
Philadelphia
Dods
Cap Huston Returns From France A Yankees Owner
Lt Col Huston of the 116th Engineers, part owner of the New York Yankees, arrives back in the U.S. after months of service in France. He helped recruit engineers, led road and hospital construction, and praised soldiers while urging care for crippled players with league support. He traveled aboard the Rijn dam to Newport News and will report to Camp Humphreys, Va for discharge.
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Tillinghast Uhommediet Huston
116Th Engineers
New York Yankees
United States
Cap
Sam
Iuvmy
Johnson Circuit
New York City
Cincinnati
Fluston
France
Belgium
Catain
Colonel Huston
Basebal
Husson
Newport News
Camp Humphreys
Seek Manslaughter Charge Against Frankie Britt
An application sought a warrant for manslaughter against Yaunegine Britt of New Bedford after a boxing match opponent Terry McGovern of Philadelphia fatally injured him. Judge Albert P. Hayden in Roxbury district court postponed further action until Saturday for more investigation after autopsy and police testimony. The note also mentions a National Football League victory by New York F. C. over Paterson and Ferrie scoring the lone goal of a New Year’s Day match.
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Qston
Albert PF. Hayden
Roxbury District Court
Yaunegine Britt
New Retford
Terry McG Overn
Philadelphia
Hayden
New York F. C
National Football League
Paterson
Ferrie
Sis
Free Agent Cobb Tops Sports Musings On College Play
A jumble of sports commentary references Tyrus Cobb as a free agent with Detroit and muses on college sports, coaches, and public interest. It mentions Jessica Willard tracking Dempsey and recalls a fall involving John Jr Bruce, secretary of the National Baseball Commission, amid broad reflections on athletic culture.
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Jessica Willard
Dempsey
Jess
John Jr
Bruce
National Baseball Commission
Wis
1919 National Junior indoor meet to be held Feb 15
New York January 2 1919 National Junior indoor track and field championship will be held February 15 at the 13th Regiment armory Brooklyn under the AAU championship committee chair Frederick Rubien. The senior meet will be held March 8 at the same armory. Also discussion on batting leaders in the National League with Southworth of the Pirates and Wheat in the Mets cited. leaders depend on two-thirds of scheduled games.
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New
York
Amateur Athletic Union
13Th Regiment Petra Association
Brooklyn
Frederick ‘W. Rubien
Ca. A. U
Rubien
Giants Acquire Earl Smith in Trade with Roches ter
New York Giants swap five bench players and a cash sum to obtain catcher Earl Smith from the Rochester International Club. Smith, a top International League batter, recently discharged from the army, joins a club that also features veteran players as part of the deal. Rabbit Maranville returns from service and stresses the need for player protection to preserve organized baseball.
Heydler Heads to Draw 190 Game Schedule at Meet
Chicago January 2 John A Heydler president of the National League leaves for French Lids Indiana after a talk with Chicago stockholders He will join Barney Dreyfuss and Ban Johnson at a meeting to plan schedules for the coming season The group plans a 140 game schedule with a joint meeting in New York January 16 A one man commission is proposed if possible else a three man panel chairman to be free of baseball ties will be sought The NL favors change away from August Herrmann as chairman
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Chicago
John A. Heydler
French Lids
Ind
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburgh
Ban Johnson
New York
Heydler
Weydler
National ‘Baseball Commission
National League
Heydier
August Herrmann
O Loughlin Estate Filed After Death in Boston
Will of Francis O Loughlin american league umpire who died in Boston December 20 leaves his entire estate valued at 25099 to his widow Agnes O Loughlin filed in Rochester January 2 details show the probate action and estate value of 25 099 in the record, noting the umpire’s prominent sports role and Rochester filing location.
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Rochester
Francis
Bill) O'Loughlin
Boston
Agnes O'Loughlin
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