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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1900

Page

5

McPhee Signs Contract With Reds For Next Season

Manager John McPhee signs a bench role contract with the Reds, no playing obligation. Treasurer Lloyd notes no figures squabbles. Lloyd hopes for a strong 1901 club and plans travel to New York for the league meeting. Corcoran may attend to assist, familiar with last season’s performance and needs.

John McPhee Lloyd Mac McPhee Reds Brush New York Jimmy Casey Commercial Tribune Casey Watkins Irwin Steinfeldt

League President Denies Resignation Move

President Nick Young rejected a New York report claiming he would resign at the National League meeting next week. He said no such thought or suggestion existed and plans to attend the meeting despite a heavy cold at his Mt. Pleasant home.

National League Young Mt. Pleasant

McGraw Eyes Quick Start for American League

John McGraw suggests the American League should act now without waiting for others. He says Johnson’s talks are informal and a meeting will decide formal steps, arguing expansion should proceed on a fixed foundation and avoid war with the National League.

Commercial Tribune Baltimore Johnnie McGrawis Hennings Ban Johnson Philadelphia Robison National League

Finals Begin Today in Amateur Billiard Tournament

The Class B billiards tournament at the Knickerbocker Athletic Club in New York completes its qualifying rounds. Schmitt of Chicago and Billitter of Minneapolis reach the finals, while Ferguson and Paige also win a game each. Paige defeats Ferguson 300 to 280, with Paige posting a 530-34 average. Ferguson withdraws to let Paige contend in the finals.

New York Knickerbocker Athletic Club Messrs Schmitt Chicago Billitter Minneapolis Paige Boston Ferguson Servatius Frank Billitter E. O. Presby Thia City Presley Billiter Presles Tota T. Cutler An Paige Charies Schmitt W. W. Kellogg Chi

Schmitt Eligible to Participate in A. U. Tourney

The Knickerbocker Athletic Club states Mr. Schmitt participates as an individual not as Chicago Athletic Association representative. He is therefore eligible as a Member in good standing of the A. A. U. to take part in the tournament.

Knickerbocker Athletic Club Schmitt Chicago Athletic Association

Championship Alleys Picked for United States Bowling Champs

Chicago today announced the United States bowling championships will be held on the second floor of the Welsbach Building at 68 and 70 Wabash avenue. The 50 by 166 foot space will house six alleys with dressing rooms and a reception area, 800 spectator seats, and an 18 foot runway between the foul line and chairs. Work begins immediately, with completion aimed by January 5, and total rent and expenses set at $900.

Welsbach Commercial Tribune Chicago United States Wabash Avenue Frank Brill W. W. Thompson Godfrey Langhenry Gus American Bowling Congress Masonic Temple

Expelled Washington University Football Manager Over Ringers

Paul Ellers, manager of Washington University football, has been expelled by a unanimous faculty vote charged with permitting ringers on Thanksgiving Day. Schulte and Cabanne were barred from representing Washington. Cabanne played only once. Ellers’ supporters say others bore more responsibility.

Commercat Paul Ralph Bilers Washington University Atate Ellers Washington Schulte Cabanne Eilers Smith

Decisions in Trotting Cases Deny Most Release Requests

The Board of Review of the National Trotting Association issued decisions on December 7 denying many release requests from fines. It granted some, suspended others, and cleared the docket by adjourning to May in Chicago. The Golden and Devereaux rulings clarified irregular proceedings and record rules for cups and heats.

New York Board of Review The National Trotting Association George W. Saunders Glenville Louisville W. D. Foote Dallas Tex George D. Robens Grand Rapids Mich Lexington Roy Wilkes Hol Geers Theodore T. Maxfield Bloomfield N. J Monopole Westfield Mass W. J. Johns Punxsutawney Empire City Utica Park Bethlehem W. Newell Syracuse N. Y Machan & Cherry Paterson James Galloway Sackett’s Harbor John H. Davis Wellington E. Lake Oswego Falls Thomas F. Smith Williamsport H. Wilson J. W. Howe South Lancaster R. E. Silver Purxsutawney A. H. Tyson Wilmington Del B. C. Hard Tremont George F. Tailman Newport R. I J. H. Esterline Shamokin Messrs. Golden and Cheney Golden Cheney Devereaux Harry K. Devereaux Cleveland John McKerron Readville John T. Eldis Holt Hornet Samuel Gallagher Pittsburg Maud A Gertrude

Algie M. Backed But Fades In Five Furlong Race

Outsiders sweep the New Orleans fair meeting as Algie M. fades to second in a tight finish for two year olds. Add and Tour win by a neck, Tom Kingsley takes the fourth race, and W J Deboe dominates the final sprint.

Commercial Tribune New Orleans Fair Grounds Vince & Weir Algie M Joe Tecum Morris Add Tour Tom Kingsley Larequoise Sir Christopher Ocie Brooks Jessie Jaiboe Weideman Pauline J Major Mansir Jim W Brown Vail Uncle Bill Mitchell W. J. Deboe Hylo Wiedemann Jeasie Jarboe Wonderly Ignis Cochran Isseseseereees Diggs Borden Sorrel Rose Kildarlie Deceptive McJoynt Senator Joe Dale Duces Tecum C. Wilson Samovar Crystalline A. Weber

Bowling Scores and tournament results from Woodburys and Orientals

Woodburys topped three from Rabbits with Kern posting 244 and many around 200. The Rabbits showed steady play but lacked big collective runs. In the Oriental Tournament the Carvels defeated the Orientals and Jolly Five, with three game scores listed for each side including individual totals and top scorers across two clubs.

Woodburys Rabbits Co Kern Rabbits Burnets Southviews Jolly Five Carvels Orientals

Four Favorites Win At Bennings Track in Washington Meet

Four favorites won at Bennings track Washington today as the meeting closes tomorrow with the feature Maximum race over three miles. Race summaries list top weights, odds, and times for each event, noting other runners in fields led by Charentums Prince Richard and Tyrshena among others.

Washington Bennings

Dominick Guides Two Long Shots to Circus Price Wins

Dominick rode Bill Garrett and Anita B to victory at Oakland with long odds, in a crowded California card. Weather was fine and track fast as Beebee Glissando and other contenders also ran. Race results include Time 1:27 for seven furlongs and Time 1:15 for six furlongs.

Dominick Bill Garrett Anita B San Francisco Oakland Tim Murphy Beebee O'Connor Bamboulta Coburn Glissando Ned Dennis Guaite Fay Burdock Young Morello Summer Tingaling the Buffoon Lenzara Ravelling Wedderstrand Argregar Turner Estellada BE. Flynn Missel Aphrodis Sisenvine Alice Donce Lordly Infina Spindle Bangor Alice Turner E. Mathews Hindoo Princess Vohker Glengaber Sea Lion To & Seide J. Martin Poyntz Novia Rollick Gusto Dimond Ordnung Ibs J. Milter Our Lizzie High Hoe la Mascotte Vantyne Leconte Fiamero Ralston Necklace Diomed Pilot Wax Galanthus J. Daly Maydine Colonel Root Jim McCleevy

Todays Entries From Bennings Races Include Packed Maiden Two Year Old Field

First race lists numerous entries with weights led by Staten Island and Red Spider among others. Second race covers maiden two year olds at a half mile with a long list of entrants and varying weights. Third race shows a steeplechase handicap over two and a half miles featuring Decameron and Sir Hubert with high weights.

Prince Richard al Sike Sadie Robert Waddell Lexington Tyrshena Hold Up Fulminate Earl Fonse Bondman Kirkwood Miss Mitchell Elsie Skip Belle Simpson Lydia Doc Farrish Tom. Gilmore Ahlers Village Pride Harvey Heroics Bright Night Bishop Reed the Planet Little Reggie Hismore Egyptian Prince Midsummer Georgie Dave Waldo Sakatuck Moroni Voloco Hood's Brigade Ollie J Sallie J Free Hand Governor Boyd Little Sallie Jessie Jarboe Frank McConnell Banquo N Donna Rita Hitholin Jim W Lillian Reed Ida Ledford Sir Gallan Woodtrice Bohul Aloh Agaro Erijoy Elsie del Scorpolette Juanett Julius Werner Manning Strouster Gracious Bignal Porter B Gray Dolly Aaron Frisco Letiger Frank Bell Gibraltar May Gertrude Gold ‘Or Abba L Sylvan Lass Java Louise Hooker Della Connors Twinkle Twink Genna Maud Ferguson Lost Girl Mountain Dew Schanken Monrovia Alleviate Bessie Lee Dr. Marks Specific Flush of Gold Torsida Snips Vulcain el Mido Campus Koenig Dr. Bernays Sunnello Imp. Mistral Grand Sachem Charentuns Burns Becker Isie Humboldt Speedman Robert Waddell Amarita Maribert Huitzitapochtle Moor Belgrade Godfrey J. Slack Brien G. Thompson Sandy Jill Greenwood Termiess the Brother Chaos Ruth Park Lambkin Judge Magee Richards Thermos Harry McCaun Momentum Sadie S Matchim Lofter Miles Old Tank Hawk Eee Hopbrook Darwin Aulets Seo Quite Right H. Michaels Rabunta Brennan Lexington Pirate Hothersoll San Rate Charlie Moore Mardelino San Luis Evelyn Byrd Island Prince Midnight Chimes Staten Island Red Spider Jake Lady Hasbeen Innominatum Callear Impartial Velasquez Hopbrook Directum Dame Imperialist Bannock Blarneystone Gray Bill Higgins Tenderloin False Alarm Marblehead Woolgatherer Decimal Carasaljo

Exoneration Expected in English Jockey Club Verdict

American jockey Lester Reiff said in New York that the English Jockey Club acted fairly and would exonerate him in their decision. He dismissed talk of Croker suing the club and stated he has no intention to sue.

Jockey Club New York Lester Reiff Sloan Mr. Croker

Belmonts sale from Lexington Nursery Farm to Hamburg Place

August Belmont of New York sold thirteen fifty foals of 1900 from his Lexington Nursery Farm to John E. Madden of Hamburg Place Lexington. Madden denies Hamburg Place is for sale and notes he is training twenty yearlings in Louisville including the Hanover Correction colt bought for $20,000 at Morris and Young in New York in July.

Louisville Belmont New York Lexington Henry of Navarre Hastings John E. Madden Hamburg Place Madden Hanover

Entries Entered for Brooklyn Jockey Club Stakes 1901 1902

Secretary H D McIntyre announced entries closed August 15 for stakes to be run in 1901 and 1902. Prominent owners including J R & I P Keene W C Whitney A Featherstone and C Freischmann's Sons show liberal donations. The two year old events list Great American Tremont The Expectation Hudson Criterion and Junior Champion Stakes with their purses. For three year olds to be run in 1902 Brooklyn Derby Carlton Gazelle Stakes with purses listed.

Brooklyn Jockey Club Commercial Tribune New York H. D. McIntyre Finn

Cincinnati Y M C A Beats Knoxville In South Visit

In Knoxville Cincinnati YMCA basketball won 6 to 2 as both teams showed strong play. The first half ended 13 to 2 with six Cincinnati field goals and a foul. Cincinnati’s Kinslow Harrigan Lang and Herbstreit led scoring while Knoxville’s lone field goal came in the first half. The second half 15 to 3 featured equal contributions from both sides and injures limited Knoxville to Stephens’ absence. Cincinnati departs for home at 7:30 PM Saturday.

Knoxville Tenn Cincinnati Y. M. C. A Knoxville Boys Cincinnati Fisher South Kinslow Harrigan Lang Herbstreit Mottern Stephens

Witte Sees Bright Prospect for Jeffries Corbett Match

Matchmaker Witte, after talks with Billy Brady and Jim Corbett, sees high chances for a Jeffries bout against Corbett or another top foe. Negotiations hinge on concessions. a definite announcement is expected tomorrow as terms remain tight.

Commercial Tribune New York Witte Billy Brady Jeffries Jim Corbett Corbett Tomorro Jeffries Cincinnati Mr. Witte

New Boxing Law Seeks State Commission and Licenses

A substitute for the Horton law plans a Boxing Commission with three members to license clubs, regulate schedules, and assign dates. The bill aims to move boxing oversight from police to the state legislature, arguing boxing is athletic and not unlawful, with limited licenses for first and second class cities.

New York Racing Commission

McGovern Plans London Fight If Jordan Refuses Cincinnati Bout

Joe Humphries for Sam Harris and Terry McGovern said McGovern would travel to London to fight Teddy if Ben Jordan declines the Cincinnati Athletic Club bout for a $6,000 purse. The match would offer £3,500 and McGovern cannot depart for England until all U.S. engagements are completed, likely next spring.

McGovern Jordan Cincinnati Commercial Tribune New York Joe Humphries Sam Harris Terry McGovern Ben Jordan Teddy Cincinnati Athletic Club Terry London National Sporting Club England

McCoy Plans Christmas Marriage to Marguerite Corneille

Despatch from London reports Kid McCoy will wed Marguerite Corneille, Corbett's former sweetheart, on Christmas Day. Corneille, a singer at Tivoli Music Hall, is enjoying success as McCoy stays at the Hotel Cecil. He aims to box Ryan in Sydney before the National Sporting Club, then perform sparring exhibitions under George Lederer.

New York London Kid McCoy Marguerite Corneille Corbett Tivoli Music Hall McCoy Cecil Ryan National Sporting Club George Lederer

Denver Board Licenses Prize Fights for 260 Each

The Denver Board of Aldermen passed a bill allowing prize fights with a licensing fee of 260 dollars per performance.

Denver Col Board of Aldermen

Prominent Druggist Shoots Man in Suspected Hold-Up

In Muncie Indiana at midnight Marion Stewart a leading druggist shot Dennis Sullivan 71 in the left shoulder near Liberty and Howard streets Sullivan a well known Irish resident was intoxicated and asked the time when two other men were nearby lighting failed Stewart mistook a hold up and regrets the fatal misjudgment saying Sullivan meant no harm and warned him away.

Commercial Tribune Muncie Ind Marion Stewart Dennis Sullivan Sullivan Stewart

Handy with his knife in central saloon brawl

Elisha Dean and roommate William Anderson drank at Wolf's saloon on Central avenue near Colerain. Dean drew a knife and cut Ed Miller twice and Elmer Decatur once while others tried to intervene. Police jailed the pair at the Fifth District Station. wounded men were sent home after hospital care.

Elisha Dean Dean Freeman Avenue William Anderson Central Avenue Colerain Ed Miller Knox Street Igi Miller Elmer Decatur Eastern Averrue Thomas Doherty Fricke Anderson Fifth District

German Officers Foil Treasure Theft at Imperial Palace

Peking report says Sir Claude MacDonald and Lady MacDonald were seen supervising coolies removing treasures from the Chinese imperial palace toward the British Legation in Peking.

Berlin Peking Deutsche Zeitung Claude MacDonald MacDonald

Lucatia Arrives at New York from European Ports

The Lucatia arrived in New York on December 8 after sailing from Barcelona and Hamburg, bringing fresh cargo and signaling renewed transatlantic traffic.

New York Lucatia Barcelona Hamburg

Vanderbilt Millions Divided Across Estate Dispute Settled

New York December 7 The World reports heirs of Cornelius Vanderbilt agreed to Hasbrouck appraisal valuing real estate at 52500000 after long delay Alfred Vanderbilt to receive 44000000 from residuary estate. Cornelius to gain 7600000 including transfers and taxes. executor Colter to earn 62000. Roadway and rail ads interrupt.

New York Cornelius Vanderbilt G. D. Hasbrouck Alfred Vanderbilt Young Vanderbilt Senator Depew Alfred Cornelius Vanderbilt Colter O'Connell

Stamina Republican League Holds Fire Plank Vote

The Regulars of the Stamina Republican League issue a fire plank platform stressing energy, conservative finances, and boosting annual events. Election day is this evening from 4 to 8:30 with Beall and Ringold claiming victory and both sides hoping for a majority on the board amid likely ticket scratching.

Stamina Republican League Washington Grand Old Party Beall Ringold

Civil Government Proposal Eases Boer War Tensions

London reports Chamberlain announced plans to grant civil government to the Orange River and Transvaal Colonies with Milner as governor. Proposals include Dutch and English proclamations, limited farm-burning, local municipalities, and eventual self-government amid concerns of famine and pacification costs.

London Chamberlain House of Commons Worcester Mr. Chamberlain Pretoria Bloemfontein Johannesburg Ture Asquith Timothy Healy North Louth South Africa Philippines Henry Campbell-Bannerman

Murderess Morrison testifies in self defense in fatal Castle murder

Jessie Morrison described the days leading to the fatal quarrel with Clara Castle and the bloody fight at the Castile house. She said both fought with the same razor, she grabbed the weapon, and she briefly explained how she ended up wounding Castle’s rival while denying prior engagement to Olin Castle.

Eldorado Kan Jessie Morrison Olin Castle Castile House Castle Miss Morrison Mrs. Castle Clara Olin Excelsior Springs Jess Judge Red

Fleischmann Club Plans First Colored Delegation to McKinley Inauguration

The Fleischmann Republican Club, a leading colored organization, arranges to travel to Washington for McKinley’s inauguration. A new uniform will debut in the inaugural parade, marking the first such city delegation. A Bee Hotel banquet on West Fifth Street drew over 150 guests with speeches by Richard Moore Leslie Fall Harry Jordan and J S McLean.

Fleischmann Republican Club McKinley Bee Hotel West Fifth Street Richard Moore Leslie Fall Harry Jordan J. 8. McLean

Davidson Funeral To Be Held In Ohio City

The funeral of former County Solicitor William A. Davidson is set for 2 PM at the family home near North Bend Ohio. Rev Jefferson of Lexington Kentucky will deliver the oration. The body will later move to Murat Halstead’s residence on West Fourth Street for another service at 2 PM. Burial follows at Spring Grove Cemetery with Halstead relatives acting as pallbearers if available.

William A. Davidson North Bend Jefferson The Christian Church Lexington Murat Halstead West Fourth Street Spring Grove Cemetery Halstead

German Press Reacts Mildly to McKinley Message

Berlin reports that the German press has moderated its criticism of President McKinley’s congressional message. The shift follows cables noting that his use of the phrase Good will to describe Germany was a compliment.

Berlin McKinley Congress Germany

Harvard Defeats Yale in Intercollegiate Debate

CAMBRIDGE Mass Dec 7 Harvard defeated Yale for the third consecutive time in the intercollegiate debate held in Sanders Theater tonight.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Yale

Real Estate Transfers in Ohio and Nearby Towns

The notice lists numerous real estate transfers in Ohio and surrounding areas, including the state’s grant to H S Fearnley and several parcels in Anderson’s subdivision, Short’s subdivision in Addyston, and other property exchanges. Recorded are leases, mortgages, and conveyances involving multiple executors, heirs, and companies such as The Heckeree and B. ok Co, C Moerlein Brewing Co, and German Mutual Insurance Association.

State of Ohio Fearnley Anderson Fredericka Stegner Teasda Walnut and Gano Streets Mary Deters C Moerlein Brewing Co Plum Streets F. H. Dudley Wm. B. Duchemer C. Hopkins Annie M John C. Hanover Lotin Marshall C& J Louis Lowen C. W. Baker Ivanhoe George Steinkamp Per Sherpany Liberty and Freeman Avenue Anna G. Oliver Predericka C. Oeltler Cedar Grove L B. Dedoge Ninth and Third Subdivision Elmwood Phy Gieringer Columbia Township German Mutual Insurance Com- Association

Ohio Incorporations Reported in Columbus on December 7

Several companies were incorporated in Columbus today including The Chagrin Falls Telephone Company of Chagrin Falls with capital stock $15,000, The Lima Gas Generator and Burner Company of Lima with $10,000, La Quasima Club in Columbus, Pleasant Alls United Brethren Church in Blanchard Township Hancock County, The Ottawa Club in Ottawa, Ohio River and Lake Erie Railroad Company in Alliance, a building branch notice from Bergholz to Phillips Coal Mine, The Akron Stoneware Company in Akron, and the Summit Company changing its name from Akron Stoneware Company.

Ohio Commercial Tribune Columbus, CO Chagrin Falls Telephone Company Chagrin Falls Capital Stock Lima Gas Generator Lima la Quasima Club Columbus Pleasant Alls United Brethren Church Blanchard Township Hancock County Ottawa Club Ottawa Ohio River & Lake Erie Railroad Company Alliance Bergholz Phillips Akron Stoneware Company Akron Summit Company

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