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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
5
John A. McPhee becomes manager of the Cincinnati club after a brief Indianapolis conference with President Brush. McPhee vows to lift the team, review spring prospects, and attend the National League meeting in New York while Brush’s health limits his travel.
Herman Witte, matchmaker for the Saengerfest Club, arrives in town and seeks a big heavyweight bout in Cincinnati. He plans to announce a match tomorrow and hopes to secure a Corbett Jeffries pairing, with Jeffries open to a side bet fight in Troy, New York. Witte is said to influence Corbett and has shifted Jeffries' base as part of assembling the bout.
Indianapolis dispatch reports Reds manager John McPhee may see Charley Irwin, pitcher Breitenstein and catcher Bob Wood traded or sold to other clubs before spring. The moves could extend to additional players as the owners discuss deals at the upcoming league meeting.
The National Baseball Club will hold a meeting tonight at No 49 West Sixth Street. Players requested to attend include Crane Connard Mack Reno Rankin Barnett Silvers Becker and Schafstall.
Thomas C. Butler, once champion sculler of New England, died at his brother's Robton home today from heart disease.
Boston manager Selee outlined a plan to buy a new pitcher strong catcher and a fast infielder and outfielder. He named Lush Rickert and Davis as targets and praised captain Duffy while noting other managers in the league. Pittsburg pursues Wiltse of Syracuse as potential acquisition.
Detroit reports that Jimmy Casey, star third baseman last season, has been chosen by John T. Brush to play for the Reds next year. Brooklyn holds a partial share in Casey, so negotiations must involve both clubs before a sale to Cincinnati is completed. Casey, recovering from rheumatism, is praised for inside work and bunting.
In Marietta Ohio on December 6 Buck Stelzer of Columbus and Oscar Gardner of Wheeling battled in a bloody hard fight. Both men were cut and bled throughout with Stelzer gaining advantage in weight and bold aggression. Referee Hollis ruled a draw as Gardner’s eye and overall condition worsened after exchanges. Crowd of over 1000 cheered the tense finish.
James J Jeffries says he might fight Corbett again if Corbett posts $5 000 in addition to the purse and clears up the McCoy faking case. He notes no rush for big fights until New York resumes boxing activity and states he would not chase Corbett without sure money.
Art Simms of Akron knocked out Squirrel Finnerty of Youngstown in the eleventh round at Canton Athletic Club in Canton Ohio. Simms dominated from start to finish and has now won four fights in two weeks. Preliminary bout saw Joe Burns KO Jem Smith in the fourth round.
James J. Corbett learned Jack Root of Chicago has signed to fight Tommy Ryan for the world middleweight title. The bout is set in Cincinnati about February 12 for twenty rounds at 158 pounds with a $1000 side bet and a $5000 purse.
Paul Pons says he is willing to wrestle any challenger including Jeffries Rooney Sharkey Ruhlin or Fitzsimmons and offers up to 10000 to the winner Emile Regnier backs the bout Pons recalls a friendly practice session with Jeffries and asserts he could not lose a single fall to him in bona fide competition
The Keeley Brothers, famed bag pantchers, will face all challengers next week at the People's Theater with the Big Sensation Burlesquers. They helped train James J. Corbett for his recent bout with Kid McCoy. All comers welcome. no one barred.
In Richmond Indiana on December 6 the roller polo season opened with a match against Cincinnati. The game used three periods of fifteen minutes each and ended with the locals defeating Cincinnati 2 to 0.
London dispatch reports Tod Sloan barred by the Jockey Club after evidence he accepted a large present from Mr. Gardiner and bet on the Cambridgeshire. Lester Reiff fully exonerated for any betting or presents. Sloan plans to testify. he departs for Chicago tonight with Phil Daly Jr.
President Hart of the Chicago Baseball Club travels to Seabright and New York for league meetings. He warns the American League may err by going solo, noting the NL would still attract top players under existing protections. He predicts changes in contracts and umpiring and discusses union demands.
Colonels Rogers asserts the American League must join the National League on equal terms or remain independent. He outlines three options: join on equal terms, operate as a minor league under NL protection, or act independently, warning independence could trigger war and a survival of the fittest.
President Johnson returns from Cleveland amid a firm stand by the American League. The league declares reconciliation with the National League impossible and says it will act independently unless a satisfactory National agreement is offered. A new park in Philadelphia and new rules are to be adopted, including abolishing the bunt and likely shortening distance.
The Cincinnati Y M C A defeated Knoxville Y M C A 25 to 2 in Knoxville Tenn on December 6. Motten led with 8 goals while Lang retired at halftime due to illness. Knoxville missed War ner and showed improved form for a Friday rematch.
At the Walnut Hills Odeon a skating contest drew about fifteen young ladies. Miss Lillian Westjohn was judged the most graceful and received a diamond ring as the prize.
In New York on December 6 the jockey Ted Sloan told a Commercial Tribune reporter at the Hoffman House he did not believe that charges were pending against him and offered no immediate comment on the matter.
The page lists detailed entries for several race events including first race handicaps at % mile with numerous horses and weights, second race for two year olds selling, third race at 1 mile 650 yards with listed runners, and multiple remaining races for two year old fillies, three year olds and up, all selling, Maiden and purse races. It includes horses names weights and some locations or purchaser notes.
The article reports a protest over male spectators at a coed college freshmen-sophomore women’s basketball game. Miss Mabel Halliday bans men from halls near the gym and guards access, while the Nicotine Club contemplates subversive peeks. Lines list team members and mischief aims amid school color specifics.
Baltimore officials announce the December 10 outlaw racing at Chesapeake Beach has been postponed due to track conditioning. Staffing plans include 200 horses housed after Bennings races and 200 more to follow, with speculation on owners evading outlaw status by rebranding or running under different colors.
Chicago reports Thomas O’Hara an old time jockey known in the U S and England was adjudged insane and committed to County Hospital at Dunning. Once a striking figure on Western turf he faded due to poor finishes and crooked conduct leading to suspensions.
Morristown's half mile track will be iced for a novel harness race season by Barney Demarest of New Jersey. He plans sleigh races on fresh snow and ice, with purses, following Canadian practice. Blacksmiths will ready extra horseshoes to keep racing gear in condition.
Charley Bollinger will manage the Chicago Club poolroom at Hot Springs this winter, replacing Eddie Austin and White. He left for Chicago to confer with owners Curt Guan and Cy Jaynes, then will go to the Springs to open the room on Monday. He previously ran the Arkansas Club last winter.
San Francisco reports a fast track in Oakland where favorites struggled. Seide and Articulate led early fields in the Futurity first race, while Essence and Anjou headed the one mile second race. Gold Or and Diderot top the high-weight handicap, with Theory, Gibraltar and others in six furlongs.
New York December 6 The steamer Dewland brings home American jockeys Danny Maher Jenkins and the Reif brothers among its passengers, returning from overseas assignments.
New Orleans reports a split between favorites and longshots as Sara Gamp wins the six furlongs and Candleblack tops the mile and a sixteenth. Spike Weber rides two winners including Moronia, with Holtman disciplining three jockeys for misbehavior.
Washington reports a day of falls in early races with Impartial and Gray Bill Higgins downsized by falls but no serious injuries to their jockeys McDermott and Ryan. Sacket, The Rogue, and others won various races as equipment failures and odds listed for the steeplechase and sprints.
New York December 6 The Columbia Drives football team Christmas trip to California was called off after the University of California managers refused to guarantee the required expenses. Columbia manager Shoemaker had secured faculty approval but canceled negotiations when the guarantee was declined.
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