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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1900

Page

5

McPhee Poised to Accept Cincinnati Manager Role

John McPhee travels to Indianapolis to meet President John T. Brush as Cincinnati contemplates making him manager. Brush will offer the post to McPhee, who expresses willingness if the terms are fair. If accepted, the Reds plan trades and lineup adjustments for the league meeting and next season.

John McPhee Indianapolis John T. Brush Cincinnati McPhee Brush Bob Allen Lloyd Race Street Mac Commercial Tribune Mr. Lloyd Reds Dick Hartey

Nick Young to resign as National League president

The Record reports that Nicholas B. Young will resign at the National League annual meeting in New York next week. A new president to succeed him is to be elected, ending his ten year tenure one year before the agreement expires. The move reportedly began in the West and gained force from the Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis clubs.

Cincinnati League Park Brush Chicago Nicholas B. Young National League New York League Young West St. Louis

Ban Johnson Seeks New Baseball Alliance Ahead

President Ban Johnson and Charles Somers held talks in Cleveland to secure grounds in Washington and Baltimore with options as the American League plans a fresh agreement. They will attend the National League meeting in New York next week. Stroebel proposed a Western League and asked Johnson to lead the new organization, but Johnson declined citing busyness.

Cleveland Charles Stroebel Toledo Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City Louisville Ft. Wayne Evansville Johnson

New York Billiards: Mannes Falls in Amateur 8B

Isaac A. Mannes loses to Schmitt of Chicago and Florian Tobias by Tuesday afternoon, ending Mannes hopes in the amateur American billiard championship Class 8B at the Knickerbocker Athletic Club. L. A. Servatius defeats William Paige 300 to 263 in a longopen-table match, with Ser vatius posting a high run of 19 and Paige hitting 18. Tomorrow features Edwin O. Presley vs Samuel Pstabrook on ladies day, with Schmitt vs Tobias in the evening barring form.

New York Isaac A. Mannes Knickerbocker Athletic Club Schmitt Chicago Florian Tobias William Paige Boston Mesers Threshie Cutler L. A. Servatius Servatius Massachusetts Paige New Yorker Florian Fas Ives Mannes Tobias Fas Pierce Marines New Sree Beatien Fioria

National Trotting Board Ends Session After Hearings

The National Trotting Association Board of Review closed its session in New York after a short open period and a longer executive phase. B. W. Crane of Watkins NY sought removal of an expulsion order from 1897 and was briefly reinstated pending a fund payment. the board did not grant full restoration. Additional cases included Throop from Mundel Lake Illinois and the mare Nellie M. alias Alellie, with decisions announced at adjournment time.

Kate Phallamont England France Hass Henderson Throop Charles Wolfe D. C. Cooper Philipsburg Colonel P Major Wolfe Pacer E. B. Giesey Toronto J. E. Schauer M. Siler Troy Roxa Schauer Siler Frank Shank Litchfield George D. Stettenfield Cleveland Frank Penny Martin Muller Richard Meyers George McBride New York City E. M. Gillier Medford Mass W. J. Thoburn Allegheny A. Gloddy New England Trotting Horse Association Goldenint Jase Frank A. Subert Ren W. Noble Kentucky Trotting Horse Association Lexington Wears Mening New York Swiftwood John Shillinglaw B. Allie Son Ilwaukee Wis J. H. Moore J. H. Aoe Walter K B. B. Long White Plains National ‘Rotting Association Geneva Driving Association Frank E. Spofford Franklin Board of Review National Trotting Association B. W. Crane Watkins N. Y Crane H. B Munda Lake Tll Nellie M Alellie

Weldon Fund Receives Small Donations Amid Stallion Raffle Update

The Harry M. Weldon fund committee received a $5 check with instructions to credit Cash, and $6 from Billy Gale the taxidermist. Gale is noted as a former world long distance pedestrian champion. The committee awaits Lex Ky’s reply on stallion raffle results.

Harry M. Weldon Billy Gale Gale Lex Ky

Rosy Morn Wins at Fair Grounds in Rainy Day Card

Rosy Morn drives from last to win the six furlongs selling race at the Fair Grounds as heavy track conditions followed recent rains. Crystalline and Jessie Jarboe also place, with Seguranca failing to finish. Other results note Monk Wayman wins the handicap and Orion takes the last race as favorites struggle. Weights announced for the Palmetto Handicap, Mint Sauce penalized to 117 pounds.

Commercial Tribune New Orleans Fair Grounds Bennett Seguranca Jessie Jarboe Little Reggie Rosy Mora Crystalline Rosy Morn Obsidian Monk Wayman Major Mansir Woodtrice Ben Chance Dick Furber Jack Martin Aaron Tonhum St. Bluff Joe Shelby Bauber Dan Cupid Orion Wilkerson Stevens Ro Weber C.eeseees Iss Loretta Intendo Musket Fowler Wonderly Cochran Tonicum Ed Adack Elsie del Shut Up Matin Tour Tootsie Green Lady Seabrook Flick J. Gormalty Tom Gilmore Borden Bell Simpson Lydia S Frank Treland Princess Murphy Fannie Leland

Turf Congress Faces Chicago Track Challenge in Race Dates

Chicago tracks refuse to bolt the Turf Congress and plan year round racing from spring to fall. Worth track gains dates, while Washington Park Harlem and Hawthorne expand purses. A new grouping of tracks may form if the Congress cracks apart, threatening the Western Turf Congress’s grip.

Chicago Turf Congress Worth Roby Indiana Supreme Court Condon Washington Park Tracks Harlem Hawthorne Congress St. Louis Newport Chesapeake Atlanta Jacksonville Western Turf Congress

Talent Luck at Benninga. five of six races won

At Benninga on December 5 the racing card produced five winners from top betting favorites. Buffoon and Fluke won the first two races, with Pigeon Post and Magic Light among others also placing well, while multiple runners across all six events showed strong performances.

Washington Benninga

Oakland Track Mixed Race Card from December Meet

Weather clear and track fast as Oakland hosts a five race card. Maiden sprint sees Vantine lead with 102 pounds and 2 to 1 odds. Ting-a-ling also prominent at 4 to 1. Second race features Dr. Bernays at 2 to 1 and Gold One in the same price range. Third race goes to Sea Lion at 8 to 5 with Bessie Lee settled to 1. Free handicap for two-year-olds lists Fanice at 2 to 2 and Golden Age at 8 to 6.

Oakland Vantine Mounce Letiger O'Connor Ques Ting-a-ling J. Woods Lew Zara Grey Bob Sweet Voice Anita B Miangd Boyle Onyx Sarsefield Canejo Dr. Bernays Asa Wax Coburn Haviand Sea Lion Ee Ob Miller Bessie Lee Tiburon den Dauiena Jane Veatey Tirona Mistralia Espirando Centinella Dominick My Wax Haviland J. Miller Tiburn N. Turner Dunblane Plohn Imp. Mistral Tl Tigona Centeniiella Hspirando Dunboy Golden Age Kingstelle J. Walsh Wanessenacess

Horse Races Include Time Times and Odds

Race notes list entries and weights for several events. Sad Sam 105 Ibs 2 to 1 at 1:06. Merida 108 Buchanan 50 to 2. Satin Coat 112 Turner 12 to. Specific 107 lbs O Connor even. Asian 102 Mounce 5 to time 1.39. Rio Séanell Fluss and others also ran.

Buffoon McCue Michaels Randy J. Black Island Prince Judge Magee Mar Fale Howes Harry McConnvelyn Coraza Eader Apple Jack Midnight Chimes Pigeon Post T. Burns H. Michaels Walters Moor Robert Waddell Autumn James J. Corbett Jill Greenwood Magic Light Hueston Farrell Brazil Sean Sarhenis McFonso Bosphorus Thermos Richards Eleie Josh Tenderloin Bondman Miss Hanover Ibs Bean Ideal Felothersoll Chgrawind Burns Sir ‘Itzhugh Charles ‘Bistes Lancewood McLeod of Dare Carbuncle Humboldt Charentus Robert W. Waddell Chamberlain Annoy Blue Skin Belgrade Sad Sam J. Martin Merida Buchanan S.s Satin Coat N.turner Screenwell Lake Andrattus Lilly Diggs el Topio O'Connor Mounce Coburn Volther Pupil Rose Shannon

Peculiar Running of Andrattus Spurs Judges Action

In San Francisco on December 5 Oakland races saw three favorites win while two others went to strong second choices. O'Connor led with three wins. trainer Dyer faced suspension for Andrettus poor showing as the odds-on favorite in race five and both Andrettus and Silvertone were scratched by judges. Sad Sam was sold to Maurice Eppinger for $900 before the race.

San Francisco Oakland O'Connor Dyer Andrettus Silvertone Louis Ezell Sad Sam Maurice Eppinger Vantine Maunce

Witte Heads to New York for Heavyweight Boxing Bout

Attorney Herman J. Witte leaves for New York to finalize a heavyweight contest at Saengerfest Hall as Jim Corbett acts as his agent. The plan centers on a possible Ryan versus Root bout here, with arrangements and telegrams indicating ongoing negotiation and uncertainty about seeeing the match materialize.

Herman J. Witte Saengerfest Hall Board New York Jim Corbett Pugilist Witte Saengerfest Hall Gotham Corbett Tommy Ryan Jack Root Saengerfest Hall Ydu Ryan Root Chicago Lou’ Houseman Ryan Root Lou Houseman Houseman

Stable notes on Imp Derwentwater progeny and Nashville yearlings

The text details Imp Derwentwater’s daughter Longs to this'stable and eight or nine season wins. It notes Sallie Green, daughter of Luke Blackburn, as Nashville winter’s top yearling, with a 0:23 quarter under a stable boy. Henry Brown owns Sallie Green. Belle Meade recently built a mile track with 12–15 yearlings training, plus several older horses. W. H. Jackson Jr. owns the yearlings and debuted Invictus, Tenny Belle, and others last spring. John Brannon trains the youngsters and plans Memphis shipment in February. E. S. Gardner & Son will train a select airing in Nashville, with Bangle returning as he shows health.

Imp. Derwentwater Pharaoh Leonatus Nashville Sallie Green Luke Blackburn Henry Brown Belle Meade W. H. Jackson, Jr Invictus Tenny Belle John Brannon Memphis Gardner & Son Bangle

Expelled for Fake Racing by Rushville Turfer Group

The American Trotting Association board expelled Rushville Indiana residents W A Jones James Williams W J Wilson Harrie Jones John Sail W W Wilson J S Vance J D Hiner C C F Vance and Cc B Lore R F Scudder after uncovering a fraudulent fake racing day at Rushville on September 16 1899 The scheme involved listing false records for horses Alatus Alcyone Deck Wilkes and Rennilla and selling claims to gain from the bogus performances Barney Demarest of New York bought one horse for 800 and learned it had been bunched The inquiry covered both American and National associations records.

Commercial Tribune Chicago Board of Review of the American Trotting Association Auditorium Hotel Rushville Ind W. A. Jones James Williams W. J. Wilson Harrie Jones John Sail W. W. Wilson J. S American Association American Trotting Register Association Alatus Alcyone Deck Wilkes Sentinel Wilkes Renella Barney Demarest New York

Prices Reach Record at Harness Horse Sale Closing

New York December 5 closing day sales of trotting and pacing horses posted record totals and higher averages. Official returns show 700 horses sold for 352180 dollars with an average about 500 per head. The sale's own proceeds were 8615 dollars for 38 horses. Notable consignments include Lady Wilkes and Empress with prices 825 and 510 dollars respectively.

New, York Jos, Bader, Jr Philadelphia Lady Wilkes B. m Wilkes Boy Kate Fried Chas E. Jackson Paterson

American Colleges Set to Contest Chess Trophy

Cambridge and Oxford negotiate with four American colleges for this year’s international chess match. The Rice trophy could go permanent to the English universities if the Americans fail. Six-man teams will be chosen after the intercollegiate event in New York in December with Harvard Princeton Yale and Columbia represented. The match may move from New York to Boston this year.

Cambridge Mass University of Oxford England I. N. Rice New York Harvard Princeton Yale Columbia Boston

Moreley Chosen Again To Captain Columbia Team

W R Moreley, captain of Columbia's 1900 football squad, has been unanimously named captain for next season. Described as steady and sure ground gainer, Moreley succeeds Tom Simons who resigned due to a knee injury after the 1900 season.

New York W. R. Moreley Columbia Moreley Tom Simons

Munyon's Cold Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement from Munyon's promotes a Cold Cure that claims to relieve head nose throat and lungs quickly and prevent grippe diphtheria or pneumonia. It invites readers to obtain aides mostly 2c vials and a free Guide to Health by writing to Broadway and 2th Street New York.

Munyon Broadway

Courage and Determination Lift Team morale on Field

The article praises Moreley for courage and determination on the field boosting team morale. It notes his extensive experience as half back for two years with the Columbia Varsity and prior play at Pennsylvania and Michigan academies, plus his New Mexico origins and planned postgraduate return.

Moreley Columbia Pennsylvania

Y M C A Basketball Tourney Opens With Knoxville Match

The Y M C A basketball team leaves for Knoxville Tennessee to face the city’s crack Y M C A squad tonight and Friday. Players Herbstreit Mottern Stephens Harrigan Kinslow Golde Lang plus subs. Dr George J Fisher accompanies as referee. Local fans expect a hard tussle as Knoxville’s strong lineup recently beat the Nashville champions.

Herbstreit Mottern Stephens Harrigan Kinslow Golde Lang Knoxville Tenn George J. Fisher Association Nashville Buckeyes

Southgates Defeat Rivals to Lead the Big League

The Southgates from Kentucky routed the Rivals to seize the Hamilton County League lead. Clifton Heights revived with wins over San Marcos as rosters posted double figures, while detailed box scores show Southgate totals and player scores amid a high scoring night including the Oriental Tournament action where the Censers dominated and split with the Manhattan squad.

Southgates Kettenacker Kentucky Clifton Heignin San Marcos Roge’r Lawson Pets

Lexington sale closes with over three hundred thoroughbreds sold

Woodard Shanklin sale in Lexington Kentucky closed with 22 thoroughbreds averaging 206 dollars. Fire Commoner an 8 year old ch h by Hanover sold for 5025 to Hynde and Baker of Galesburg Illinois after bidding from 1000. Other notable sales included Queen Isabella 550 Leseric 1100 Allegro 525 Queenlike 700 Catherine of Navarre 1100 Sallie of Navarre 1400 and St George 1800 among multiple broodmares and fillies reaching 500 to 1400 dollars.

Lexington Woodard- Shanklin Hanover Margerine William Wallace Woodard & Shanklin Hynde »& Baker Galesburg Ill Baker L. O. Appleby New York Ura Stone B. m Bayon d'Or Val Queenlike Il Kinglike-Pompon T. C. McDowell Catherine of Navarre Knight of Ellerslie Moss Rase Sam. Brown Pittsburg Sallie of Navarre Henry ‘of Navarre Sallie McClelland R. R. Mec Potter Triolet Ch. m King Ernest—Trill Kinzea Stone Georgetown Castanna Faverdale Imp. Casette R. H. McC. Potter P. St. George Kik. H Cremorne— Strategy Meadowthorpe Stud Marie Jenson Ktingfisher Clara George G. Graddy

Sloan Loses Handicap At Interstate Park Trap Meet

Ted Sloan faced a strong Eastern field at Interstate Park in a twenty-five yard handicap pistol trap meet. Sloan balked five birds and finished among top shooters as Jack Fanning claimed the handicap with twenty four birds and Captain Mooney tied for second with Harold Mooney on twenty-three each.

Commercial Tribune New York Interstate Park Ted Sloan Sloan Mooney Daly Fanning Harold Mooney Captain Mooney Jack Fanning Welsh Captain Money Thomas Murphy Robert Welsh John Fanning Phil Daly Harold Money

Nashville Horse Talk Highlights Promising Two Year Olds

Nashville notes point to Terminus Khaki and Lelia Barr as top two year olds for next year. Terminus by Blazes bred from Blitzen line, Khaki by Imp Cheviot from Avondale Stud, Lelia Barr owned by H L Johnson. The Cumberland Park stable of J C Ferriss features Lampgrobe Chopin Free Advice Sir Blaze and others. Alfred Wargrave trained by Frank Bruhns has eleven wins this season.

Commercial Tribune Nashville Tenn Terminus Frank Bruhns Khaki George Hendrie Lelia Barr H. L. Johnson Inspector B J. C. Ferriss Lampgrobe Chopin Free Advice Sir Blaze Alfred Wargrave Ben Mac Dhui Robert Gray Enquirer P. Men Esterling

Walcott to Meet Choynski Ryan in Six-Round Matches

Chicago boxing fans will see Tom O Rourke promoted bouts featuring Joe Walcott against Joe Choynski and Tommy Ryan in six round contests under the Tattersalls Athletic Club. The Choynski bout is set for December 27 with possible follow ups involving Ryan and Walcott in early January and mid January. The article notes past tensions and the influence of money and round length on Ryan considering a Walcott challenge.

Tribune Chicago Tom O’rourke Joe Walcott Joe Choynsk Tommy Ryan Tattersalls Athletic Club Joe Choynski Ryan O'Rourke Choynski Walcott Benny Yanger Bernstein Tom Sharkey Pacific Coast Rane

Gardner Olson Match Off At Anderson Club

Anderson Ind. officials report the boxing match between Oscar Gardner and Ole Olson scheduled for December 26 at the Anderson Athletic Club is canceled due to both fighters injuring their hands. Olson injured his left hand in Chicago last week, Gardner sprained his hand in Youngstown, Ohio. Both are willing to fight in the spring.

Commercial Tribune Anderson Ind Oscar Gardner Ole Olson Anderson Athletic Club Gilmore Olson Athletic Club Today Dave Sullivan New York Chicago Gardner Hamill Youngstown Anderson Club

Twenty Round Bout Set in Memphis on December 18

Kid Ashe who lost to Emil Sanchez here last night is slated to meet Bobby in Memphis on December 18 for a twenty round bout. John Matthews the local heavyweight will fight Doc Payne of Cleveland for the Ohio Sporting Club Dayton on November 14. Eugene Bezenah and Alonzo Bennett have issued challenges to the winner of the Ashe-Sanches bout.

Memphis Commercial Tribune Springfield Kid" Ashe Emil Sanchez Bobby Tenn John Matthews Doc’' Payne Cleveland Ohio Sporting Club Dayton Ember Eugene Be

Furey Seeks Matches After Defeat of Ashe

Barney Furey, in good trim, wants a first class match and has accepted a Dec 26 offer only if the date is changed. He names Emil Sanchez or George McFadden as opponents and would fight in Springfield or Louisville, with possible bout against Jimmy Murray.

Barney Furey Emil Sanchez Ashe Anderson Jimmy Murray Furey Mth Springfield George McFadden Louisville

McGovern to Fight Tommy White in Milwaukee Bout

Sam Harris, manager for Terry McGovern, wired from Chicago that a four round match is set for next Saturday night at the Kambra Theater Milwaukee with Tommy White of Chicago.

Milwaukee Wis Sam Harris Terry McGovern Chicago Tommy White McGovern Kambra

S. P. Harlan Gong Home

S. P. Harlan a leading Nashville turfman is confined in a local hospital with seriously injured eyes after two weeks of illness. he has improved recently and may return home before the week ends.

S. P. Harlan Nashville

Maritime Movements Noted Across Global Ports

Shipping news records arrivals and departures from Liverpool Manila Samarang Boulogne Queenstown New York Boston Plymouth and Southampton. Vessels include The No madic Océanic Port Stephens Royalist Vulgaria Ivern Menimee Pretoria Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and more with ports of call and destinations listed.

Liverpool Nomadic New York Océanic Altonia Boston Manila Port Stephens San Francisco Honolulu Samarang Royalist Vancouver B. C. Boulogne Hamburg Queenstown St. Louis Southampton Noordland Antwerp Teutonic Gutheil Bremerhaven Menimee London Colombia Genoa New England Bohemian Liver Plymouth Pretoria New Hamburg Ork Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse

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