Herrmann Upbeat Over Clarke Tinker Sale Offer
Herrmann criticized Fred Clarke for a failed Tinker offer while Clarke claimed a $35 000 bid. Clarke said Brooklyn then offered $25 000 accepted. Herrmann mocked the players and suggested most would fail Reds. Cubs president Murphy departed after talks with Harvey Utrecht about a spring tryout.
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Herrmann
Fred Clarke
Pittsburg
Clarke
Kansas
Brooklyn
Reds
Fred
Murphy
Cubs
Windy City
Harvey Utrecht
Pirates
Tinker
Dodgers
Mr. Herrmann
Why Football Draws Crowds in Old England
Charley Murphy of the Chicago Nations argues price and culture drive English sports crowds. He notes six-pence tickets, band tips, and affordable access while contrasting Europe’s racing and dining practices. He observes poverty in London streets and hardship obtaining water abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Murphy
Chicago Nations
England
France
Chantilly
Paris
Scotland
Lichtendahl To Play Forward After Strong Impressions
Red Lichtendahl impressed as a forward in last week’s Christ Church game after trying center, earning a position change and continued role at forward.
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Red Lichtendahl
Christ Church
Griffiths claim on training climate faces challenge in Washington
Washington manager Griffith contesting the belief that teams must train in hot southern climates. He notes two Senators campaigns at Charlottesville Virginia mirror Washington March April weather and suit players for early season cold and damp conditions, arguing northern weather prevents colds and stiff joints while building resilience.
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Clark Griffith
Washington
Senators
Charlottesville
Charlottes
Immagst
My Tech
Fancy Skaters To Perform Friday
The last preliminaries of the fancy roller skating contest were held at the New Rink last night. Miss Eleanora Hoff and Charles Campbell won. Thirty couples competed and a large crowd cheered. Semi finals set for Friday night with several couples listed as eligible to participate.
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Eleanora Hoff
Charles Tampbell
Miss Riedenhorn
Mr. Seegars
Mis. Sussdorf
England
Henkel
Soal
Miss Jones
Mitchell
Hof
Campbell
Woodward Hi Five Eyes Tour Push After Holiday
Woodward High School basketball team seeks a two week out of town tour through Ohio Indiana and Kentucky after the holiday. The trip depends on a approved leave of absence from the school principal.
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Woodward High
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Y M C A Plans New Year Open House Celebration
The Y M C A announces a big New Year’s Day open house with invitations sent and an attractive program in preparation. The Y will be open from 2 to 4 p.m. Raymond Snell, brother of Walter Snell of Brown University, may pursue professional baseball for easy money.
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Raymond Snell
Walter Snell
Brown University
Young Girl Improves After Electro Medical Institute Treatment
A descriptive notice reports a young girl with severe headaches scanty menstruation leucorrhea indigestion and weight loss who after two months at 2911 Vine Street gained ten pounds became cheerful and helpful to her mother. The ad invites consultations with Dr Geo F Menino at the same address noting no charge for consultation and a lady attendant.
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Electro Medical Institute
2911
Vime Street
Geo. F
Yale Men Still Kings In Water Sports
Yale teams dominate in swimming and water polo with consistent championship status since intercollegiate competition began. The article notes Yale as a leading college in both disciplines, claiming top rankings and recent wins.
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Yage
AneTiak College
eSee
Wns
Siig
Yerkes Tipped To Go To Minors
Rumors say Steve Yerkes of the Boston Red Sox will be sent to the minors next season. He has played well for the champions but has shown slow baserunning. Manager Carrigan is seeking a replacement to fill his spot.
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Steve Yerkes
Boston Red Sox
Yerkes
Carrigan
Uncle Sam admits Dobbs in manager role for Pelicans
Special to The American in New Orleans reports Johnny Dobbs is slated as manager of the New Orleans Pelicans though no official announcement has been made by C. W. Somers. Dobbs has received letters at Pelican headquarters urging player trades and purchases. He will join the club after January's annual meeting to begin a one year contract.
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New Orleans
Johnny Dobbs
C. W.somers
Billiken
E. 8. Barnard
Charley Frank
Pelicans
Pelican
Dobbs
Hill Team to Banquet at Dennison Hall
The Price Hill Library baseball team hosts a Saturday banquet at Dennison. President Murphy will retire and receive a token of appreciation. Joseph Sebastiani will be installed as the new president of the club.
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Price Hill Library
Dennison
Murphy
Joseph Sebastiani
How Johnny Dundee Got His Name in the Ring
The tale explains that born as John Carrera in New York to a fishing family he entered boxing without a ring name. Manager Scotty Monteith advised choosing a nickname and the lad suggested Young Marine and Garibaldi before finally settling on Johnny Dundee after humming a tune.
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Sport
Johnny Dundee
Scotty Montieth
Dundee
Joe Carrera
New York
Voic
Johnny
Scotty Monteith
Garibaldi
Seotty
Scotty
Koagge Monteith
Bonnie
Bits of Gossip in Sport World
Gossip about baseball trades and offers from Pirates Dodgers Cardinal club names Herrmann Bresnahan Wagner and Seabaugh. Boxers Mike Gibbons Packey McFarland and Jim Corbett are mentioned with potential bouts. Rumors cover management decisions and player movements across teams in a lively Athletics era.
Prices rising in baseball as clubs pay big salaries
Fred Clarke and Pittsburg figures question soaring baseball costs. Clarke recalls paying $25,009 26 years ago for a complete club and argues the game has not changed, only the publicity from press agents.
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Fred Clarke
Hang Wagner
Pittsburg
Frederick
Tinker Threatens To Jump To The Federal League
Chicago dispatch reports Jor Tinker warns he will join the Federal League as manager if Brooklyn does not match a salary concession he demands. Federal League negotiators have proposed a three year contract at seven dollars per year, aiming to lure the ex Mede manager amid ongoing club disputes.
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Tinker
Federal League
Chilcago
Jor Tinker
Brooklyn
Mandot Reminds Boxing Fans of Kid Lavigne
Joe Mandot, the New Orleans French-market boxer, is praised as one of the sport’s most scientific fighters with swift footwork and strong hands. The piece notes his victories, near-misses, and ambition to win the lightweight crown, amid comparisons to Kid Lavigne and comments from contemporaries.
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Kid Lavigne
Joe Mandot
New Orleans
Mandol
Ad Wolgast
Mandot
Jose Rivers
Johnny Lere
New York
Patsy Croutilord
Whig Titchie
Joe
Farmer Lifestyle Behind Arena Lights For Matty Baldwin
Matty Baldwin the lightweight pugilist, after eleven years in boxing, runs a farm near Boston with twelve acres. He and manager Eddie Murphy cultivate pigs chickens and garden crops while Baldwin praises his wife who tills the land in a big apron as their children play. Baldwin is seven years married with two girls and a boy.
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Matty Baldwin
Eddie Murphy
Boston
Matty
Baldwin
Schools May Add Bowling Alleys in Basements
Cleveland schools may install bowling alleys in basement areas to preserve bowling, pool and billiard rooms. Board member Mrs. Arnold Green sponsors the plan to keep these facilities in local schools if approved.
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Lane
Cleveland
Arnold Green
Toner faces tough task to unite National League
President-elect Toner seeks cooperation from National League Club owners as he outlines a reform program. He faces factional strife and brawls that have plagued NL meetings while hoping his election popularity aids peace. meanwhile Charley White emerges as a top lightweight prospect and Cleveland leads in amateur boxing ahead of a national A A U tournament in Boston.
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Toner
National League
Tener
Tenet
Teves
Cell Team Opens Season vs Crescents in City League
The Cell Indoor baseball team schedules a Friday night practice with Hospital Corps at the Armory as prep for the opening game next Sunday. Celts face Crescents in their first league battle with Amor Hogrebe to pitch and Irish McKeown catching. Kaueher is a top fast baser and manager Frank Lane seeks Goldie Rapp from Contindation School.
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Cell
Hospital Corps
Armory
Crescents
Amor Hogrebe
Celts
McKeown
Kaueher
Frank Lane
Goldie Rapp
Contindation
Cobb Develops Cork Handle Bat For Baseball Use
Detroit reports Tyrus Cobb claims a cork layered handle on a baseball bat will raise batting averages. The device, flush with the wood, aims to prevent stinging and blisters by improving grip while meeting standard length diameter and weight regulations.
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Detroit
Mich
Dee
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Pacific Coast League Draft Power to Shift in Four Years
President Henry Berry of the Los Angeles Club says the major leagues will lose the ability to draft from the Pacific Coast League within the next four years, curbing influence of the big clubs.
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Henry Berry
Los Angeles Club
Driftwood and coast through a mixed riff of sports and thoughts
A collage piece notes driftwood, locals and sports figures like Ty Cobb and Jerry Travers with reflections on golf, basketball, and football from a newspaper voice. It touches on national league clubs, the Navy, and a sense of era while mixing names and places in a stream of commentary.
Boxing era heavyweights compared to today’s crop
An exchange claims current heavyweights resemble past champions and jokes about even money bets on Sullivan and Corbett era stars versus Morris and Willard. The piece notes stricter enforcement of summer ball playing rules and criticizes American amateur regulations as a joke.
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Sullivan
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
C. Morris
Willard
G. B. Smith
Rodel
Abyssinia
U. S. of A
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