Managers Predict Pennant Hope Across Major Clubs
National league magnates foresee no second division in the coming season with clubs boasting confidence. Giants secretary Joseph O Brien, Pittsburgh President Dreyfuss, Cubs President Murphy, Cardinals president Steininger, Ebbetts of Brooklyn, Ward of Harvard or Boston, Herrmann of Cincinnati, Fogel of Philadelphia and others assert strong bets on their teams. A Brisbane strike supports streetcar workers, while a New York protective league formed by United Hebrew Trades aims to push safe shops and prosecute unsafe ones.
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Winnifdge
Charles Murphy
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Steininger
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Brooklyn
Charles Ebbetts
John M. Ward
Heston
Garry Herrmann
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Mexander
G Moove
Chalmers
Philadelphia
Horace Fogel
United Hebrew Trades
New York City
Kelley Favorite Over K. O. Brown in Kenosha Bout
In Chicago Hugo Kelley a 10 to 7 favorite against George Brown for a ten round title fight in Kenosha. Roughly 1000 fans head to the arena as the Italian Kelley seeks points win while Brown bets on a late knockout. Brown warns of a sharp flash after the sixth round.
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Chicago
Hugo Kelley
George
Pugilistic Highlights From 1896 1908 Careers
Recap of notable boxing results: Rob Fitzsimmons stops Peter Maher in one round in Mexico in 1896. In 1908 Packey McFarland defeats Freddie Welsh in Milwaukee ten rounds. Frankie Conley stops Johnny Gorman in Aurora Illinois in five rounds. Frankie Burns and Alf Lynch draw after fifteen rounds in New Haven. Leach Cross defeats Johnny Marto in New York in ten rounds in 1911. Sam Langford wins on foul over Bill Lang in London in 1911. Read the contest ad on page six.
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Frankie Conley
Johnny Gorman
Aurora
Ill
Frankie Burns
Alf Lynch
New Haven
Conn
Leach Cross
Johnny Marto
New York
Sam Langford
Bill Lang
London
Eng
Ball Players Failures as Stage Artists in Denver
Denver observers note baseball stars rarely pursue theater despite offers during off seasons. Past players like Mathewson Cobb and Wagner faced stage temptations, but most chose to stay with baseball, preferring summer play and personal pursuits during the rest of the year.
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Colo
Mathewson
Meyers
Mike Donlin
Ty Cobb
Morgan, Bender and Cooms
Johnny Evers
Joe Tinker
Hans Wagner
Wagner
Dreyfus
Boxing Roundup Causes Fatal Injury in Cleveland Bout
Charles Ellis, a Black boxer, died this morning in a local hospital from head injuries after a bout with Italian challenger Joe Motto. Ellis collapsed after Motto struck him, later showing only partial revival.
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Ohio
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Motto
Matteson Sold to Albany Club in State League Deal
Announcement from Albany says catcher Matteson of Bay City Michigan has been purchased by the local New York State league team. The deal ties Matteson to Albany for the upcoming season.
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Detroit Club Plans Home Sales of Lemonade and Hot Dogs
The Detroit club announces next season will feature in house lemonade, pea nuts and hot dogs for fans. Herman Bronkie earns another Cleveland infield look this season after a strong third base run in Toledo last year. White hope pitcher Big Tesreaux returns to the Giants with a noted spitball development. In a Washington Boston game on April 15 1911 Walter Johnson notches four strikeouts in one inning with Hooper reaching first on an error. Dooin faces competition for the right field job from Cravath Brinker Beck Silent Titus. Twenty two wins stand as the era’s top pitcher total.
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Herman Bronkie
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Toledo
Naps
American Association
Big Tesreaux
Giants
Walter Johnson
Collins
Gardner
Hooper
Ainsworth
Speaker
Johnson
Lewis
Dooin
Cravath
Brinker
Beck
Silent Titus
Contending Club Fight Highlighted by Matthewson’s Reds Hit
A fragment notes Matthewson delivering a key hit against the Reds in a contest with a contending club. The line hints at a pivotal moment amid a tight race, but details remain sparse.
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Matthewson
Reds
Who Will Meet Frank Gotch in March Bout
Chicago Feb 21 The question of whether Jess Pederson will meet Frank Gotch will be decided March 1 when he faces Yussiff Mahmout. Managers announced signing to Empire Athletic club offer of a 35,000 guarantee for the bout at the Coliseum. If Pederson defeats the Turk, Gotch promises a match.
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Chicago
Jess Pederson
Frank Gotch
Yussiff Mahmout
Grapplers Today
Empire Athletic Club
Football Schedule for Minnesota 1912 Season Listed
University of Minnesota announces tentative 1912 football dates. Games set for September 28 vs Ames in Minneapolis, October 2 vs South Dakota in Minneapolis, October 19 vs South Dakota in Minne for October 26 vs Iowa in Minneapolis, November 2 vs Wisconsin in Minneapolis, November 16 vs Illinois in Minneapolis, and November 23 vs Chicago in Chicago.
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Iowa
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Chicago
Palzer to Fight Wells July Fourth in San Francisco
Promoter Eddie Graney announced an open air July 4 bout between heavyweight contender Al Palzer and English champion Bombardier Wells in San Francisco. Palzer has signed articles and Wells accepted by cable as the British Labor Party plans a new daily labor newspaper with funds secured.
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Cal
al Palzer
Jack Johnson
Bombardier Wells
Eddie Graney
Palzer
Wells
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