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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1908

Page

6

Griffiths near signing with Cincinnati manager postures

Reports from New York state Griffith has not signed with Cincinnati yet but is expected to sign tomorrow after meetings at the Waldorf Astoria. Negotiations center on cash, timing, and George Tebeau’s Kansas franchise.

Commercial Tribune York Clarke Griffith Cincinnati Max Fleischmann Garry Herrmann Griffith Walcott Mr. Fleischmann Waldorf-Astoria Cincinmati George Tebeau Kansas Ile Tebeau

Detroit Club Deal Talk With Stallings Navin

Tribune reports George Stallings and Frank Navin discussed a possible deal involving the Detroit club and Chase. Stallings balks at offered talent while Hughey Jennings is unavailable, Navin to push through. Rube Waddell receives year round salary. contract calls for about $4,000 paid in weekly installments.

Dispatch Tribune New York George Stallings Frank Navin Detroit Chase Stallings Hughey Jennings Navin Rube Waddell Rube

Three Corner Baseball Trade Proposal Reaches Dovey

A Brooklyn maneuver to obtain Dahlen was floated to Boston owner Dovey yesterday. The plan would trade McGraw for Herzog, swap Hummel, and then move Dahlen for Herzog, with Eb betting to keep Silent John and the New York clubs to weigh in first.

Brooklyn Dahlen Dovey Boston McGraw Herzog John. Hummel New York Ebbets John Eplkings Larry Doyle

Ambiguous OCR Note From Ameri can Lesgrad Club Owner

An unclear fragment from a club owner mentions aid and a desert theme tied to June. The text is incomplete, limiting concrete facts about events, people, or outcomes.

Tabemili

Bill Donovan Demands Pitching Record Correction

Detroit Tigers pitcher Bill Donovan arrives asserting a wrong has been done. He seeks the National Commission to rebuke the American League and adjust pitching records to place him ahead of Ed Walsh, claiming glory and prestige over money. He ends with a grin.

Detroit Tiger Bill Donovan Bill Bayk National Commission American League Ed Walsh

Burkett Plans Rebuilding Worcester Club After Draft Losses

Jesse Burkett, manager of a thrice pennant winning New England league team at Worcester, hobnobs with former teammates and shifts focus from batting averages to winning games and money. He has lost only two players to draft and hopes to land a new pennant winner.

Jesse Burkett Worcester Jesse

Tim Hurst Summoned Home After Father’s Sudden Death

Tim Hurst was called back to his former residence in Allentown tonight following the unexpected death of his father.

Tim Hurst Allentown

Notable Baseball Figures Plan Cal League Expansion Effort

John Montgomery Ward renowned as a no hit pitcher and Giants manager and later a national golf figure will join Presidents Johnson and Pulliam in a California trip. The trio aims to persuade the California State League to join organized baseball as a National commission delegation.

John Montgomery Ward Giants Toay Johnson Pulliam California National Commission California State League

Baseball Writers Association Elects Officers and Directors

The Baseball Writers association names officers Joe Jackson as President and Jack Ryder as Vice President. W G Weart Jr is Secretary and Tim Murnane Treasurer with directors John Foster I E Sanborn Paul Shannon. Rules committee Mercer Grillo Edwards and auditing committee Lanigan Sanborn Bates.

Baseball Writers’ Association Joe Jackson Detroit Jack Ryder Cincinnati W. G. Weart, Jr Philadelphia Tim Murnane Boston John Foster New York I. E. Sanborn Chicago Paul Shannon Sid Mercer News J. Ed Grillo Washington H.«. Edwards Cleveland

Griffith and Herrmann in tense bid for Louisville club

Chronology shows Griffith and Herrmann negotiating over a Louisville franchise with ultimatums and a proposed manager price. Griffith pushes for $10,000 while Herrmann counters at $7,500, with meetings set and tensions rising as the day advances. The Chicago Inter-Ocean notes a 9:49 p.m. meeting planned for Thursday.

Griffith Louisville Herrmann Jim McGuire Montana Fox Griff Chicago

Altman Still Champion in Local One Mile Roller Race

Poky Joe Altman defended his title at the New Music Hall rink winning the one mile roller race from a field of thirteen in 2 57 close to the rink record. Joe Sefferino placed second Bert Springer third with about 2000 spectators cheering.

Joe” Altman New Music Hall Altman Joe Sefferino Bert Springer

Booth Is Banqueted by Miami Captain Receives Loving Cup

George Booth captain of the undefeated Miami eleven was banqueted in Oxford on December 10 and presented with a silver loving cup. President Benton Judge Littleford of Cincinnati Amos P. Foster and others attended and spoke. The event drew a large crowd around the festive gathering.

Miamis Commercial Tribune Oxford George Booth Miami- Eleven Benton Littleford Cincinnati Amos P. Foster

Christmas Season Opens Early With Retail Push

Stores launch holiday sales and promotions ahead of schedule as shoppers anticipate early December discounts. Retailers cite Supply chains and consumer demand guiding earlier merchandising and store events.

Bowling Association Plans Amendments At December Meeting

The board of directors of the National Bowling Association meets at North Cincinnati Turner Hall on December 23 to vote on constitutional amendments and other business. A key proposal adds a challenger system allowing any bowler who played in last year’s tournament to challenge the reigning champion for ten dollars, with eleven games deciding the title.

Nati Bowling Association North Cincinnati Turner Hall

Schreck to Meet Hart in Lexington New Year Bout

Mike Schreck signed articles to face Marvin Hart in a fifteen round fight at the Fayette Athletic Club in Lexington Kentucky on New Year’s Eve. Negotiations progressed after submissions to Hart and Schreck sealing details with a guaranteed purse and share of receipts expected. Officials not chosen yet and a special train from Louisville may run for the event.

Mike Schreck Marvin Hart Fayette Athletic Club Lexington Hart Schreck Louisville

Billy Pullman Takes Emoryville Race In Quarter After Muddy Track

In Emeryville Billy Pullman narrowly wins the fourth race by a neck over Nadza with County Clerk a length back. Fulletta wins the fifth, despite a foul claim against the winner. Allness beats Footloose in the first, with a muddy track and cool weather aiding officials.

Oakland Cal Billy Pullman Emeryville Nadza Miller Jed Fulletta Allness Footloose Keogh Glassner Faneuil Hall Coburn Semper Fidelis Adriana Lecouveur Orlinormonde Assay Harry Rogers Judge Cronfhe Fredénia Light Knight Rettig Incentive Scoville Enamour Joe Nolan Captain Hansen Discerner Toby Locknagar Joe Rose Deverich Hazlet McCarthy Mansard von. Tromp Deneen Figent Paladini Gold Word Forerunner Lycurgus Charles Green Plausible Katie Powers Convent Belle Kermit Rhinock Midmont Ae Jewel Walsh Estelle C Mabel Hollander EB. Sullivan Gaga Darlington Sainesaw Blanche C Billy Myer

Magazine wins Altadena Handicap at Santa Anita amid favorite failures

At Santa Anita Park on December 10, Magazine upset the Altadena Handicap as the 9 to 2 second pick, beating Vox Ponti and Stanley Fay. Taylor George, the 11 to 5 favorite, was disqualified for interference when swerving in the final sixteenth. Other card races saw a mix of favorites and longshots prevail with notable finishes by Spohn, Trios Tempts, St Elmwood, and Ampedo across six races.

Los Angeles Cal Taylor George Santa Anita Park Altadena Saeceery Magazine von Popull Page Lord of the Forest Spohn Archibald Tamar Smye McGee Desmond Adriana Ben Sand Sanpiper Ennerbe Lasata St. Elmwood Musgrave Harris Merlingo Phalanx Captain Burnett Mattie Bumpho Day Star Aue Assin Niblick Pal Monvina Ampedo Anderson Prince of Castile Miller Joe Stokes Pickaway Tea Beach Cobleskil

First Race Selling at Six Furlongs with Notable Weights

Racing card lists six races with listed horses and weights. Entries include Phil Igoe 107 lbs and Woolma 110 in the first race, Be and Brief in the second, Serenade and Pomare among others in the third, Ocean Queen and Angel Face in the fourth, Steel Blue and Bronston in the fifth, and Patricia R and Vronsky among three year olds in the sixth.

Phil Igoe Woolma Marion Rose General Haley Bucolle Metlakatla Kokomo Lady Carol Yosemite Dargin Millie R Voorhees the Vicar Brief Lord Provost Speaker Fontana Lady Hildreth Redesa Rose Cherry Prince Corytte Madman Bronston Carmelina Fin A Patricia R. Toe Brancis

Minnesota to Rehire H L Williams as Coach

Dr. H L Williams is retained as coach of the University of Minnesota football team for another season in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis H. L. Williams University of Minnesota

Ithaca Brief MentionsLocal Football Crew

Ithaca news notes Erick Tydeman and Arthur Fred Beck among the varsity roster details. Little accessible context or dates provided.

Ithaca N.ee Erick Tydeman Letty Arthur Fredbeck

Taft Refuses Golf Club Invitation Amid Self-Restraint Claim

Governor Hughes notes Taft declines an invitation and discusses golf as democratic and character testing. Taft says golf lowers one before peers, rebuking aristocratic notions and praising self-control. Hughes telegraphs support, praising ruling spirit in a bunker as worthy of high office.

Reso Pile B. Hug’ Taft A. Golf Club Mr. Taft Hughes Taft

New Record Set in Six Day Bicycle Race

At 12 o clock this morning in New York the ninety eighth hour of the six day race shows Rutt and Stol leading with 1 903 miles 5 laps followed by Watthour and Root at 1 903 miles 4 laps Collins and Mitten 1 903 miles 3 laps Galvin and Wiley 1 903 miles 2 laps Alderson and Vanoni 1 903 miles no laps Palmer and Drobach 1 897 miles no laps The former record was 1 901 miles no laps set by Miller and Waller in 1899.

New York Rutt and Stol MacFarland Moran Hill Palmer Drobach Miller Waller

Aero Club to Present Medal for Wright Brothers

A gathering of artists and aeronauts in New York selects a design for a $3,000 gold medal honoring the Wright brothers for advancing mechanical flight. Designs submitted by various designers. committee may defer decision. Wright brothers expected in New York early next year.

New York Der Aero Club of America Today Wright Brothers

Columbia to Meet Harvard in Spring Rowing Duel

A rumor places Columbia and Harvard in a spring rowing race with a probable April date. Both crews race at Annapolis in May and Harvard also competes with Cornell in May.

New York Columbia Harvard Annapolis Cornell

Go as you please race results after two days

Detroit observers report after forty eight hours of the seventy two hour race that began Monday at Light Guard armory the standings show Dineen leading with 223 miles 13 laps Prouty second at 216 miles 1 lap and Davis third at 199 miles 7 laps others include Loeslein Shelton Feeney Klubertanz Day Teagle and Ownby with 185 178 178 168 152 miles respectively

Detroit Mich Light Guard Armory Dineen Prouty Davis Loeslein Shelton Feeney Klubertanz Day Teagle Ownby

Madden sells Sir Martin colt to Louis Winans

The Ogden Lady Sterling colt Sir Martin, 1908 champion two year old, was sold today to Louis Winans along with Edward, a Plaudit Passau colt. Prices were not disclosed.

New York John E. Madden Sterling Sir Martin Louis Winans Edward A. Plaudit

Almen Park Race Meet Concludes With Six Races Won

Havana reports racing at Almen dares park with six furlongs won by L Amour, five furlongs by Colonel Blue, one mile by Laughing Teyes, five and four and a half furlongs by Lady Ethel, and one and one sixteenth mile by Solon Shingle. Times listed for each race.

Havana Almendares Park L'Amour Artful Dodger Elder Colonel Blue Duomo Charlotte Hamilton Laughing Teyes Bat#man Oroonoka Lady Ethel Sir Vagrant Lida Solon Shingle Water Cooler George Bailey

Best Shopping Hours Midday Service Finds Speed

From 8 30 to 12 morning the best hours for shopping as service is quickest and orders packed during the day saving night work for workers and customers alike.

Big Labor Test Case Argued in D C Court of Appeals

The Bucks Store and Range company of St Louis filed a suit against the American Federation of Labor and top leaders including Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Morrison seeking to remove its name from the Federations list in The Federationist. The case, on appeal from Judge Gould’s injunction, concerns alleged harm from the federation’s “We dont patronize” crackdown and the Federation’s vast influence with about two million members.

Washington Alton B. Parker New York American Federation of Labor Bucks Store The Bucks Company Federationist Gompers John Mitchell Morrison Federation

Davis Acquitted in Rustin Murder Case

After thirteen hours of deliberation the jury found Charles E. Davis not guilty of murder in the death of Dr. Frederick T. Rustin on Sept. 2. Judge Sears ordered Davis discharged. nineteen ballots produced the verdict. The case drew wide attention due to Rustin’s prominence and the defendant’s notable family ties.

Omaha, Neb Charles E. Davis Frederick T. Rustin Sears

Three Names Nominated to Choose Peoria Bishop

The Diocese of Peoria selects three delegates to choose a successor for Bishop John Lancaster Spalding. Rev. Francis J. O Reilly Rev. B A GiKelly and Rev. John P Quinn will be sent to the Chicago province bishops for possible addition. Pope Pius will make the final selection from the list.

Peoria Ill John Lancaster Spalding Francis J. O'Reilly Chicago Pope Pius

Mrs Hains opts not to testify in New York trial

At a Boston conference Claudia Hains wife of Captain Peter Hains will not attend the New York murder trial of her husband or the related case of his brother T Jenking. Norton her counsel said she remains with her parents in Winthrop Massachusetts awaiting developments.

Boston Mass Claudia Hains Peter ©. Hains Fred L. Norton

Merely are oe e id ee ut whopping

The text provided is fragmentary and unclear with few identifiable facts or proper nouns to summarize into a coherent news item.

Castro Lands in France After Venezuela President's Arrival

Cyprano Castro president of Venezuela landed at Pauillac near Bordeaux aboard the Gaudeloupe after a conference with a French official. He proceeded to Bordeaux and expected to travel to Paris the next day or later. A private welcome and protection were offered during his stay. Negotiations with France were anticipated though details remained uncertain. The president reportedly planned an operation and a subsequent visit to Spain.

Bordeaux Cyprano Castro Venezuela Pauillac Gaudeloupe Gove Castro Paris M. Pichon Spain

Printer Kilpatrick dies. Lincoln era friend and editor

James D. Kilpatrick, Illinois oldest printer and publisher, died at the National Soldiers' Home hospital in Danville. He was a roommate of Abraham Lincoln, helped form the One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Illinois regiment, and earned the nickname Chickamauga Jim after rescuing a dying captain at Chickamauga. He founded The Citizen in Danville in 1854 and printed its first issue on an old Washington handpress. His son Charles Kilpatrick became a noted trick bicyclist in Washington.

Danville Ill James D. Kilpatrick Illinois National Soldiers’ Home Hospital Abraham Lincoln Citizen Washington Lincoln Kilpatrick Chickamauga Charles Kilpatrick Capitol James Sydney Australia

Harris urged to name judge for circuit vacancy

Representative A R Phillips of Geauga county with Raynolds of Painesville and Hart of Lake county called on Governor Harris to press Metcalfe for the circuit court judgeship to fill the unexpired term of Judge E E Roberts who died after election. The attorney general's department is to decide if the governor may appoint now as the term expires next February.

Commercial Tribune Columbus A. R. Phillips Geanga County Raynolds Painesville Hart Lake County Harris Metcalfe E. E. Roberts Roberts Attery General's Department

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