Ferris Reigns as Best Third Baseman in League
The Cleveland star Ferris maintained a commanding third base role with 148 games and an 852 fielding average while his arm recovered. Bradley and Tannehill rivaled him for defensive prowess. Cantillon Conroy and others also noted for strong play. Trades and comparisons spark debate over who holds the crown in the American League.
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Hobe Ferris
Seasoy Bawarde
Clevelanders
Kings
St. Louis
Mer Bbston
McAleer
Wiseatres
I.jeer
Ferris
Cressery
Tanner Chicago
Coughlin
Conroy
Bradley
Bradey
Cleveland
Stuis
Leg
Bill Coughlin
Washington
Gee
Shipke
Wash
Joe Cantillon
Pat
Tannehill
White Sox
Hinchman
Sullivan
Yankees
Burns Johnson Heavyweight Title Clash Nears in Sydney
Sydney reports heavyweights Tommy Burns of Canada and Jack Johnson of the United States nearing their world title bout next Saturday. Burns trains at Darling Point with O’Keefe and sparring partner O’Donnell. Johnson works in Manly with trainer Jack Mullins. About 20 000 expected attendance and a $35 000 purse with Burns set to receive $30 000 and Johnson $5 000.
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Sydney
T Burns
Jack Johnson
Burns
Johnson
Cnes Burns
Lang
Rushcutter
London
Australia
Bill” Squires
Bill’ Lang
Boxing Highlights From Saratoga A. Athlete Meet
An incomplete report notes strong boxing events at Saratoga A. Athlete in Newport Kentucky with standout performances. Details are partial but indicate notable bouts and winners.
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Saratoga A
Ehubot
Newport
New National Yacht Association Aims to Unite Yachting
A proposed national body for yacht owners and amateur sailors seeks faster registration and closer ties across the United Kingdom. It plans annual handbooks, port based watermen, and paid crew options, with foreign clubs already offering privileges to members cruising abroad.
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Iike
Hw Ae
United Kinom
Yachitemen
Havana Horse Results at Almendares Park
Racing at Almendares park in Havana shows eight races with winners including Duramo Eustachian Imposition Halifax Artful Dodger and Bitter Hand For durations durations range from 1 08 1 10 to 1 48 with various second and third placers listed
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Havana
Almendares Park
Duramo
Donna H
Governor Folk
Eustachian
Sister Phyllis
Roseburg II
Imposition
Jack Mackeon
Brimmer
Halifax
Preston
Select
Wees
Artful Dodger
George Bandy
Bitter Hand
Water Cooler
Melange
Turners Plan New Hamilton Turner Society After Exhibition
Businessmen of Hamilton Colorado praised the North Cincinnati Turn Verein event in Getz's hall. A delegation of thirty five Turner supporters, led by Carl Schob Henry Hoefle and Judge Lueders, discussed forming a Turner society with Cincinnati aiding until Hamilton can operate independently.
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Hamilton
Cincinnati
Verein
Cincinnati Dowdle
Carl Schob
Henry Hoefle
Judge Lueders
Turner Society
Getz’s Hall
Schob
Hoefle
Lueders
Hamiltonians
Lps
Honolulu Country Club links draw attention for city convenience
The new links in Honolulu attract interest for their City access and elevation. The nine hole course offers a fine location with varied hazards and distances listed. a notable young prodigy Austin White holds the territorial championship for a year. Aleck McLaren serves as professional coach guiding local golfers. The central position of Honolulu brings many notable players and visitors who try a round during short port calls.
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Austin White
Honolulu
Aleck McLaren
Royal ‘Melbourne Golf Club
Melbourne
Australia
Country Club
Mardi Gras Week to Feature Big Auto Racing Carnival
The New Orleans Automobile Club announces a major Mardi Gras racing carnival on February 2 21 2, to be held at the fair grounds track. It will include professional and amateur events, a twenty four hour world championship race with trophies and cash prizes, and expected entries from American French and possibly Italian cars. Thousands of visitors are expected for Mardi Gras with special railway rates and a focus on outdoor carnival sport during the season.
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Commercial Tribune
New Orleans
New Orleans Automobile Club
Fair Grounds
America
New York
New ‘Orleans
T. C. Campbell
Homer George
Frederick I. Thompson
Poara
Ginder Abbott
United States
South
Bright
College Nicknames Stir Student Protest Across Campuses
The piece catalogs popular college nicknames and the student objections to terms like Methodist for Wesleyan and Columbians for Columbia athletes. It notes strong pushback at Annapolis against Armapolis and Chicago against Chicago University, with Penn preferring Penn to longer titles.
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Wesleyan
Naval
Armapolis
Navy
Ee Natitution
Olumbia
University of Chicago
Chicago
University
Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Penn
Maroons
Gophers
Ceain
Wisconsin St Students
Braaie
Wolverines
Sonal
Ting Becauen
Boxing Event at Addyston Athletic Club Next Thursday
Addyston Athletic Club in Addyston Ohio plans a boxing exhibition next Thursday night featuring top Cincinnati Covington and Newport fighters. Scheduled matches include Kid Moran versus Young Miller, Kid Dowling versus S Scheever, Young Jake King, Kid Ross versus Jap Jones, Dan Davis versus Red King, with a featured three round bout between a top star and Barney Fury.
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Addyston Athletic Club
Addyston
Gintinnati
Covington
Newport
Manly
Kid Moran
Young Miller
Kid ‘Dowling
Scheever
Je Ae King
Kid Ross
Jap Jones
Dan Davis
Red King
Barney Fury
Reiff Money Bet Brings Attention to San Francisco Real Estate
The record notes Reiff and his brother tied to betting on horse ownership, with a claim they received money after finishing second in a race. The funds were invested in real estate holdings in San Francisco, highlighting a transfer from racing winnings to property.
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Bang
Con Vale
Lester Rett
Real
State
San Francisco
Giants Train in Texas Ahead of Season Campaign
Manager John J. McGraw will lead the Giants to Texas in March to prepare for the season. The New York group will play the Daisies Fort Worth with a first stop at Muskogee and a second stop described as a rocky path for the squad.
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New York
John J. McGraw
Giants
Texas
Sure Sa
New, York
Daisies
Cuba Promoters Back Grand Prix Maintenance Plan
Governor Magoon aims to hold a preseason trace in Cuba with Cuban Automobile Club promising to cover expenses and provide $8,000 in cash prizes. The A C A delegates refuse to manage the event, leaving control to Cuban promoters and the eventual grand prize race overseen by the American association.
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Magoon
Cuba
Automobile Club of America
Cuban Automobile Club
Murphy Attacks Findings Over Chicago Ticket Sales
Chicago National League president Charles Murphy challenged the national baseball commission’s findings on ticket scalping for the world series. He spent the day preparing answers to all thirteen points and contends a public sale occurred in the club’s regular process. He asks Chairman Herrmann for prior review before the report’s release.
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Chicago
National Commission
National Baseball Commission
Charles Murphy
Murphy
Herrmann
Tests for Irish Setters Open at Barber Junction
Charlotte December 20 The annual field trials of the Irish Setter Club of America begin at Barber Junction tomorrow with the derby stake. Veteran judge John White of Hempstead Long Island will adjudicate entries over three days. The derby purse totals 250 with 150 for first place 75 for second and 25 for third.
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Charlotte
N. C
Irish Setter Club of America
Barber Junction
John White
Hempstead
L. I
Cardinals face pitching squeeze after trades
In St Louis on December 20 observers note owner Stanley Robison has traded away top pitchers Lush Karger and Raymond and outfielder Murray leaving Beebe Fromme Sallace and Higginbotham as the remaining hurlers. Bresnahan steps in as a strong catcher and key baseball figure.
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ST. Louis
Stanley Robison
Bresnahan
Robison
Lush
Karger
Raymond
Murray
Beebe
Fromme
Sallce
Higginbot
France Tests Safer Coal Dust Mix In Mine Explosion Lab
In Lievin experiments, engineers link pits by ventilation and test coal dust with 40 percent schist. A 60 000 dollar facility reproduces the Courrieres disaster to study fire damp dangers. A gunfire test triggered a massive flame, yet adding schist reduces conflagration risk.
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CdAal
Mearly
France
Eanstphalia
Tecdkare
Lievin
Harness Horse Gossip and Breeding News
Bob Brawley will train and drive a string for William Hoppes of Baltimore next season and shows faith in Morence C as she makes another attempt at the M. and M. J. M. Corbin gathers high class stallions at Hamilton Virginia including Bale Axworthy Dr Bell and Wolwich. If Readville track is sold to build lots the Readville Trotting and New England Breeders associations plan a new track on secured ground. Henry Cofferthite may sell his Burks Virginia race track to Philadelphia interests.
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Mike Shreck
Tommy
Burns
Noah Brusso
Jime
Hanover
Ont
Jack Sullivan
Philadelphia
Jack" O’brien
Marvin Hart
Bob Brawley
McDermott
William Hoppes
Baltimore
Brawley
Morence C
J. M. Corbin
Hamilton
Bale Axworthy
Axworthy
Walnut ‘Hall
Dr. Bell
Wolwich
Readville
Readville .Trotting Association
New England Breeders’ Association
Henry Cofferthite
Burks
New Hampshire Trainer Buys Bisa In Rich Purchase
Walter Cox, a NH trainer and driver, bought the 4-year-old trotting filly Bisa from William Russell Allen of Pittsfield MA for 10,000 dollars. Bisa, full sister to Binvolo, is said to trot in 2 10. Ed Custer, now owned by the Danforths of Washington IL, is to be campaigned again next year with an 8-year-old record of 2 12. Aquin, a 44-year-old stallion, showed 2 16 in Lexington, with a last half of 1 02, prompting many to expect him among the fastest of Bingen’s get.
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Walter Cox
New Hampshire
Wiliam Russell Allen
Pittsfield
Mass
Bisa
Binvolo
Ed Custer
The
Danforths of
Washington, Ill
Aquin
Lexington
Spanish Queen in Winter Quarters at Denver
Spanish Queen trotted fifteen winning heats last season all under 2 10. The horse is now in winter quarters at Denver where she is owned.
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Denver
Noted trotters and owners set marks at Dallas meet
John Dickerson trained ten trotters to 2 10 and Mrs O F Morrison rode Cita tion to 2 08 a mile the fastest by a woman. The Contractor won 13 half mile races and will race on the Grand circuit. Wentworth sold to Boston for speedway use. Tempus Fugit now saddle horse owned by Billings. NT Trotting council leader Gocher plans ratings linking race and show horses. Edward Benyon to winter at Memphis with Drulen as top prospect.
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Tempus Fugit
Ed Geers
C. K. G. Billings
Dorothy Axworthy drives to record pace in early workouts
Dorothy Axworthy, at about two years old, has posted a half mile in 1:08 and an eighth in 0:14, aiming for a record pace of 2:21. Her trainer notes she surpassed Tramfort with a 2:12 mark in recent action.
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Dorothy Axworthy
Tramfort
Hildage Acquired in Wilmington For Next Year Race
Hildage now owned in Wilmington after recent purchase from Philadelphia parties. The horse is slated to race in the free-for-all class on the half-mile rings next year and is expected to be a strong contender.
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Hildage
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Furto Sister of Jack Leyburn Poised for Next Year
Furto, sister of the fast trotter Jack Leyburn, is touted as a sensational pacer for next year. The four year old reportedly records better than 2 10 over a half mile track and has drawn attention for potential performance.
87 000 Bibles Given Away In New York Drive
The New York Bible Society reports that 87 008 volumes were distributed free in the city and adjacent areas during the year. Missionaries and workers assisted in the effort as part of the society's annual campaign.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
George
Ww. Carter
Sock
New York Bible
New Yore
City
Jackson
Balassonatien
Automobile tariff committee meeting in New York on duties
The automobile manufacturers meeting in New York discussed a brief for the Ways and Means Committee to clarify tariff positions. Benjamin Briscoe urged facts to support claims about industry sentiment, stressing the goal of fair classification and protection for American workers against low European wages.
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Committee of Automobile Manufacturers
New York
Washington
Mer
Benjamin Briscoe
Automobile Manufacturers’ Tariff Committee
H. H. Miles
National Association of Manufacturers
Ways and Means ‘Committee
Briscoe
Ways and Means
Europe
Republican Party
Taft
Congress
Briscoe Warns Tariff Cut Could Fuel Foreign Auto Control
Mr Briscoe cited importer testimony before the ways and means committee claiming a 12 percent tariff reduction might suffice for foreign producers to dominate the U S auto market. He compared wages showing American workers earning two and a half times European wages for similar work and noted technical and commercial staff pay differences. Attendees included Joy Packard Mo car executives Briscoe Maxwell Motor and other industry leaders.
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Briscoe
Ways and Means Committee
America
Europe
Csc Cdessdp
Totnes
HB. Joy
Packard Motor Car Company
A. L. Ri
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Fielder
Harry Lord
Boston
J .Rs
Detroit
Legggue
Jaeds
Perring
Puree Ub
Moriarty
Bettors
J. J. Jeffries
Billy” Squires
Jeffries
Squires
Gunner” Moir
Jem” Roche
Ireland
Burne
King
Joe Jeanette
Bob” Fitssimmonds
Thig
Nike
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Roesslers
Boehler
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Eerie
Tyevendeet
Ae Ee Ford
Eaneerense Monforts
Knight
Ta. Eichler
L. Querner
Waa
Querner
Eenseeee Roesslers
Vege Bae
Gri
Griffith
Raabe Ee
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Greenbergeér Temreneee
Nichols Wet Eee
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Grangers
Gene Cone
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Dankeane
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Reiff
Tom Longsoat
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Assorciation
Netice
Automobile « Sapaeciation
Automobile Club
Ameerica
Gemaeti
Snaker
Buffalo Automobile Club
New Jersey Automobile and Motor Club of
Newark
Philadelphia Automobile Club
Automobile Club of
Kansas City
Southern California
Minneapolis
Springfield
Cardinals
St. Louie Club
John Dickerson
O. F. Morrison
Anthony
Tex
Dallas
Wentworth
W. H. Gocher
National Trotting Association
Trotting Association
Edward Benyon
Memphis
Drulen
Onward Silver
Society
Ilacoe
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