Griffiths Cincinnati Offer Looms as 1909 Manager
Special dispatch reports Griffiths on the verge of accepting Cincinnati's 1909 managerial post after talks with Garry Herrmann and Max Fleischmann at the Waldorf. A long-term contract is debated. Griffiths also considers remaining for a full season if offered.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Clarke Griffith
Cincinnati
The
Highlanders
Garry Herrmann
Griffith
Waldorf-Astoria
Herrmann
Max Fleischmann
Eight Teams Tie In Subday Race At New York Meet
In a six day bicycle race at 10 p.m. eight teams shared 473 miles five laps lead with 473 miles four laps for three more tied pairs. The Mormon duo Downing Hollister faced a withdrawal when Hardy Downing refused to continue, leaving Hollister to seek a partner within four hours.
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New York
Rutt-Stol
Fogler-Lawson
Moran-McFarland
Palmer-Walker
Dupre- Georget
Vanont-Anderson
Mitten-Collins
Hill-Demara
Downing- Hollister
Wiley-Galvin
Devyanovitch-Drobach
Faber-La Fourcade
C. L. Hollister
Salt Lake City
Hollister
Sixteen in six day go as you please race starts
Detroit article notes sixteen men aged from twenties to fifties start a six day go as you please race in the light guard armory. Riders will run twelve hours daily from 11 am to 11 pm. Early leaders after twelve hours include Pat Dineen with 75 miles and 2 laps, W F Prouty at 71 miles 9 laps, and George Klubertanz and Will Feeny close behind.
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Detroit
Mich
Light Guard
La.m
Pat Dineen
W. E. Prouty
Boston
George Klubertanz
Will Feeney
Brooklyn
Will Davis
Hamilton Indian
Shelton
George Breckels
Will Feeny
Navy selects Meyer as captain for next football season
Annapolis Md Dec 7 George R Meyer was tonight unanimously elected to captain the navy football team for next season. He is a member of next year's first class and has played guard on the navy team for three years.
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Annapolis
George R. Meyer
Navy
Royal Ben Beats Astronomer in Santa Anita Four
At Santa Anita a routine card produced fast times. Royal Ben ridden by Powers won the fourth race at seven furlongs by a head in 1:24.8 over Astronomer with Harcourt third. Jack Witt was scratched from the second race after being left at the post.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Santa Anita Park
Royal Ben
Astronomer
Harcourt
Jack Witt
Balerian
Reidy
Nebraska Lass
Page
Maid of Gotham
Martin
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Banrose
Onary
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Ed Ball
Pretension
Rosegal
Center
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Hasty Agnes
Clonel Bob
Gene Wood
Maitbie
Seymour
Beutler
Czar Gold Heart
Portabone
Fisuptonens Royal Ben
Powers
Treubel
Marcourt
Animus
Quardi
Morning Hours Best for Shopping Says Research
The message notes that 8:30 to 12 in the morning are optimal for shopping with faster service and possible daily operation during the day. It mentions mulch night work as a contrasting option.
Deoro of Cuba Beats Hueston in Billiard Match
Alfredo Deoro of Cuba defeated Thomas A. Hueston of St. Louis 50 to 44 in the first of three matches toward the world three cushion billiard championship. The contest carried 150 points with 100 more planned for Tuesday and Wednesday. Deoro averaged 0.69 to Hueston 0.61. Hueston had a high run of 10 versus Deoro's 4. Hueston led briefly late but Deoro regained lead. Hueston remains in the running for the title.
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ST. Louis
Alfredo Deoro
Cupa
Thomas A. Hueston
Deoro
Hueston
Wiedemann team to seek new playing manager next season
Arthur Nieman relinquishes management of the Wiedemann team due to other interests. Applicants for the playing manager role include Joe Schrall Joe Doyle Charles Applegate Artie Burek and others. Walter Hausman likely remains secretary. The Wiedemanns plan independent play and field sodding is underway to create a premier amateur park.
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Arthur Nieman
Wiedemann
Joe Schrall
Joe Doyle
Charles Applegate
Artie Burek
Walter Hausman
Wiedemanns
Steeplechase Opener Sparks Roller Skating Night
The first of three roller skating events opens at New Music Hall tonight with a steeplechase on a half mile course featuring obstacles. Friday and Saturday schedule two races, including a one mile handicap to crown a Cincinnati season champion. Entries advance until Wednesday. prizes await winners.
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Music Hall
Cincinnati
Be Thankful Upsets at Emeryville in Fourth Race at 20 to 1
Be Thankful won the fourth race at Emeryville on muddy footing at 20 to 1, outrunning Mabel Hollander and Fore runner while Semproni faltered. The Captain also won the fifth race ahead of Ak Sar Ben. President Thomas Hi. Williams returned from a Mexico visit with remarks on a proposed racetrack for Mexico City.
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Emeryville
Mabel Hollander
Forerunner
Semproni
Ak Sar Ben
Thomas Hi. Willams
New California Jockey Club
Mexico
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Alberto Terrazas
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Dispute Over Forfeit Claim From Celts A C
Celts A C captain claims a forfeit win 1 to 0 over Tigers in a game at League Park. Manager Applegate of the Tigers disputes the officials Welch and Weigel and umpire Wal.
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League Park
Messrs
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Weigel
Applegate
The
Tigers
Wal
Purcell Triumphs Over Trossett In Final Bout
In a crowded gym program Purcell defeated Trossett in a three round bout, referee Mills stopping the match in the third. O'Donnell edged Radack in a brutal middleweight clash with both men bloodied, while Warner beat Anders for the welterweight crown. The card opened with Melzer over Rose and Draper over Rosenblum in lighter classes.
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Trossett
Mills
Purcell
Will. Warner
Ed Anders
Wainer
Nelson
EK. Melzer
H. Rose
Melzer
Rose
L. Draper
A. Rosenblum
Rosenblum
Draper
H. Schwarts
Joe Burns
Schwartz
Burns
Ring Night Ends with Crowd Ovation and Strong Bouts
The event closed with Aries staggering near round three as Maurice Longenecker entered to introduce Referee Frank Mills. The Gym’s bouts met its usual standard and raised a neat sum for the facility.
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Aries
Maurice Longenecker
Frank Mills
Prominent Men Named to Business Men's Club Committees
President C. H. M. Atkins announces new committees for the Business Men's club. Key posts include Railway Terminal chaired by R. H. West and New Hospital chaired by Dr. John C. Oliver. Members span professionals and civic leaders across multiple areas including art, public safety, street railways, and park improvements.
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C. H. M. Atkins
Business Men's Club
R.H. West
J. J. Hooker
R. P. Gillham
E. E. Williamson
Chester F. Kern
New Hospital
John
Alexander A. Landesco
Joh
C._ Greine
Ernest DuBrul
Philip Fosdick
N. P. Smith
John W. Hill
George W
Rapp
William C. Culkins
J. Stacey Hill
Louis J. Rebhun
Otto Armleder
John Uri Wer
J. M. Withrow
Fred A Geier
F. Robertson
M. T.watts
Joseph Lazarus
E.L. Sternberger
Alfred Bettmar
Emil Pollak
Otto Geler
BE. Allen
Walter Murray
C. Wood Walter
B.L. Sternberger
J C.hobart
James F. Taylor
William Lodge
Bureau of Municipal Tprossedogs Steel Bettman
Eldon James
Guy W. Mallon
William
G.A. Mayer
George Puchta
Henry Ratterman
J. C. Noyes
L. L
Rauh
Frank R
Oakland Entries and Race Weights for Six Furlong Cards
The Oakland entries list six races with selling and purse events. Horses are given weights for each race including Em and Em 100 for First Race and Twilight Queen 92 in Fourth Race, with other names such as St. Joe, Royal N, Plausible, Beil Wether sn Logistica, and Judge Cronin among the lineup, plus weights ranging from 92 to 112 pounds.
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Yellow Stone
Calla
Lord Rousington
Royal N
Sposal
Paldini
Prince Nap
Good Cheer
Berryessa
Phil Igoe
Silver
Sue
Rockstone
Myrtle Knight
Bucolic
Plausible
Deferee
Billerd
St. Francis
Billy Pullman
Beil Wether Sn Logistica
J. C. Core
Anna L. Daley
Los. Hoyle
Twilight Queen
Dr. Holzberg
Little ‘Jane
Rubin Grande
Workbox
Madman
Bonhomme
Bravoure
Chalk Hedrick
Midmont
Royal Red
Okenite
Orchard
I Told You
May Amelia
Bill Curtis
May L
Indoor Athletic Notes at Cincinnati Gymnasium
Professor Al Broadbeck physical director of the Cincinnati gymnasium, aided by enthusiasts, plans to organize a Gymnasium Basket Ball league this week with senior and junior classes. An athletic carnival is slated for January at the armory under gymnasium auspices, as preparations and event inquiries continue.
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al Broadbeck
Cincinnati Gymnasium
Breadbeck
9. N. G. Armory
Broadbeck
Early Christmas Shopping Helps Working Girls and Helpers
The notice urges shoppers to begin their Christmas purchases early to aid the working girl and those who serve the public, stressing the importance of spreading kindness and supporting workers during the holiday season.
Central Turners Defeat Blues In Indoor Baseball Rematch
The Central Turners beat the Blues 18 to a missing score in the Saturday indoor baseball clash. They prepare for a Sunday game against the U N G as the third meeting of the series with a strong Blues lineup aiming to rebound.
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Central Turners
Blues
U. N.G
Sol
Turners
Home small packages rise for the scenes
A brief note reports small package shipments gaining attention at local scenes as residents observe rising parcel activity and delivery patterns. Officials caution on handling increased mail volume and emphasize tracking measures.
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T Home
Shooting at rink ends in violence on Poplar Street
William Young, a Black man, was shot twice by Fannie Overstreet a niece of Rev George Wyatt after following him to a skating rink near John Street. She beat him with the revolver as he lay wounded and was arrested. Young was taken to city hospital. The incident sparked panic among skaters.
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William Young
Poplar Street
John
Young
City Hospital
Fannie Overstreet
Highland Avenue
George Wyatt
Antioch Colored Baptist Church
Two Suspects Arrested In Rooming House Thefts
Detectives Calnan and Houillion arrested Byron Ferrell and Adolph Sosinsky during a raid at Sixth Street and Lodge Alley. Both 19, from Main and Pleasant streets, are held on suspicion after owners report several thefts at rooms. A revolver was found on Ferrell and many other items are tied to the case.
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Byron Ferrell
Main Street
Adolph Sosinsky
Pleasant Street
Calnan
Houillion
Sixth’ Street
Lodge Alley
Ferrell
Hospital physician sought for Lick Run branch hospital
A letter from the board of medical directors signed by Dr A B Isham requests a resident physician at the branch hospital for consumptives in Lick Run. Dr W E Oglesbee of Reading applied for the post and asked his wife be considered as matron. The board sent the applications to the committee of the whole. Dr B F Lyle is likely to be chosen.
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Bowerman
New York
Ias Bowerman
Bresnan
Dovey
Hast
Boston
Kelley
Baltimore
Ebbetts
Dahlen
Davey
Brooklyn
Board of Directors
Cincinnati
Board of Medical Directors
A. B. Isham
Board of Public Service
Lick Run
W. E. Oglesbee
Reading
B. F. Lyle
Woman Testifies in Davis Murder Trial in Omaha
Mrs. Emily Allen testified that she saw Mrs. Abbie Rice on a downtown street around 4 pm buying a paper, a time prosecutors say she was elsewhere. Allen gave detailed testimony to fix the timing of events linking Rice to the crime.
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Omaha
Neb
Charles Edward Davis
Frederick T. Ruskin
Emily Allen
Abbie Rice
Old-Time Redleg Under Going Surgery for Legs
Bug Holliday, ill for over a year, underwent an operation yesterday by Dr Walker. The surgeon made three leg incisions and hopes the old-time ballplayer may regain the ability to move about. He rested easy at a late hour last night.
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Redleg
Bug Holliday
Walker
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