Reds eye Leach Hofman deals as Herrmann hopes
Pittsburgh report on baseball talks shows Barney Dreyfuss’s telegram to Fred Clarke accepted in principle. Rumors say Tommy Leach may become Reds manager and Artie Hofman could join. Bresnahan trade talks with New York are possible. Debates over Herrmann’s National Commission role echo as owners push for stronger team changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Leach
Artie Hofman
Roger Bresnahan
Reds
Bresnahan
George Schlei
Leach
Hofman
John Ganzel
W. E. White
Spalding& Co
Herrmann
Bancroft
White
South
National Commission
Sporting News
Supreme Court of Baseball
Herrmannn
Cincinnati
Bruce
Amicus Curiaé
Johnson
Powers Shows Strong Riding At New Orleans Meet
Jockey W Powers rode six mounts and captured three winners and one second as Marie Abe won the opening race at the Fair Grounds. Bets were heavy on Marie Abe, who went from 9 to 5 to 7 to 5, and a club paying out its entire cash to winning bettors declared broke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Fair Grounds
Marie Abe
Marse Abe
Vv. Powers
Muskoday Wins Melrose Handicap Amid Track Heavy Conditions
In Emeryville crowds witnessed A Muskoday overcome 6 to 7 1 odds to win the Melrose Handicap as Jacomo faded. Massa pressed for show while Ed Lilburn Manila and others ran in earlier races with Seattle Trance Captain Burnett and Mandator among the winners and placegetters across six races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Emeryville
A. Muskeday
Jacomo
A. Muskoday
Massa
Dick Wilson
Keogh
Ray Bennett
Heatherton
Sycamore
Hayes
Ed Lilburn
Curriculum
Manila
Dr. Sherman
Maia
Yankee Jim
Seattle
Trance
McIntyre
Coppit
Sandy
Lady Martinez
Alice Collins
My Nurse
Bonsaline
Galileo
Edrona
Vibrate
Triumphant
Captain Burnett
Bray
Belle Kinney
Miller
Excitement
Woolma
Lady Vera
McClain
Uwromobo
Royal Red
Galvestonian
Daniel C
Billy Meyer
Davis
Darlington
Lord Filigrane
Fulton
Bannock Bob
Mike
Humero
Stefano
Vanna
Ewry Suspends Self Over Unapproved Games
Ray Ewry the jumper is suspended for taking part in events not sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union. Barton S Weeks, AAU executive chair, announced the ruling after a hearing with Matthew P Halpin. The AAU Board of Governors will meet soon to consider the Ewry case amid calls for changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ray Ewry
Amateur Athletic Union
Barton S. Weeks
Weeks
Ewry
Matthew P. Halpin
Harvard Selects Seven-Member Football Policy Board
Cambridge Mass January nine Harvard University athletic committee names a seven man board to control one year of football policy and coach appointments, following approval of captain F H Burr. Members are W F Garcelon G F Fearing J W Farley Percy D Haughton Andrew Marshall M L Newhall and F H Burr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
General Athletic Committee
Harvard University
Athletic Commission
F. H. Burr
W. F. Garcelon
G. F. Fearing
J. W. Farley
Automobile Club Offers Magnificent Cup for Ormond Beach Races
The Automobile Club of America offers a silver cup for the 288 mile race at Ormond Beach the week of March 2 open to all cars with several foreign machines expected to compete. The cup is described as the handsomest ever offered for an automobile event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Automobile Club of America
Ormond Beach
Yawkey Retires as Detroit Baseball Club President
At the Detroit Baseball Club annual meeting Frank J. Navin was elected President to succeed William H. Yawkey. Yawkey retires from the Presidency but retains his financial interest in the club. Navin previously served three years as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Detroit Baseball Club
Frank J. Navin
William H. Yawkey
Yawkey
Bresnahan Signs With New York Ball Club for 1908
Chicago January 9. Manager Johan McGraw of the New York League team announced he had received the signed contract of Roger Bresnahan catcher for the 1908 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Johan McGraw
New York League
Roger B. Bresnahan
Yonkers Dates Set for Autumn Race Meeting
Jockey Club stewards announce 15 racing cards across New York tracks with Yonkers hosting a six day fall meeting August 12 to 28 alongside Empire City and other circuits. Met season runs April 15 to November 14 with Aqueduct opening and closing at Belmont Park. Buffalo Racing Association granted June 24 to July 25 slot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jockey Club
Thempire City
Yonkers Track
Saratoga Racing Association
Empire City
Metropolitan
Aqueduct
Queens County Jockey Club
Metropolitan Jockey Club
Jamaica
Westchester Racing Association
Belmont Park
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Gravesend
Coney Island Jockey Club
Sheepshead Bay
Buffalo Racing Association
Poolroom to Move From Newport to West Covington
Newport poolroom faces closure as managers meet at Gibson House with Colonel Ed Bryson and Tony Bonero to discuss relocating to West Covington. Governor Willson may force closure if new Circuit Court Judge nominee is not Charles Yungblut. Change planned within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Gibson House
Ed Bryson
Tony Bonero
West Covington
Charles Yungblut
Willson
Waterbury and Rapid Water dead heat at Santa Anita
At Santa Anita Park on January 9 the fourth race ended in a dead heat between Waterbury and Rapid Water after a tight finish. Waterbury led early and Rapid Water wore him down, clocking 1:174-5 for 6 1/2 furlongs, near a world record pace. Five other races produced close finishes and quick times with multiple runners named in the day’s results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Santa Anita Park
Waterbury
Rapid Water
Peep
Baron Esher
Bushwhacker
Nadzu
McIntyre
Lisbia
Arragon
Vejovis
Buena
Blight
Modena
Colonel Dick
Buckthorn
Aks-Ar-Ben
Roy Junior
Chief Desmond
Goldstein
Prolific
Martin
Lee Harrison
Musgrave
Hallie Sherman
Albion H
Silver Sue
Andoche
Pelham and Waldorf
Burns
Dugan
Mary F
Sir Edward
Santara
All Alone
Georges
Davis
Archibald
Harry Scott
Lycurgus
Chippewa
Elie
Ouardi
Colewort
Needful
Kirkfield Belle
Preston
Marion Rose
Buxton
Josie S
Rosas
Anna May
Lady Kitty
Airs
Louise Fitzgibbon
Lucky Lad
Common Sue
Don Hart
Winsome Ways
Lord Rossington
Cambyses
Daisy Frost
Thoroughbred race entries across six selling and purse races
A single racing card lists six events with entries and weights. First race over 7 furlongs features Agnes Dorothea Sylvia G and multiple rivals. third race at 6 furlongs includes Miltiades French Nun and Invasion. fourth race over 11-16 mile lists Warner Griswell and Okenite. fifth race at 6 furlongs shows Lucy Marie Game Bird and Frontenac. sixth race selling at 11-16 miles includes Milshora Glamor Sister Polly and Lady Alicia Apprentice allowance noted.
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Marse Abe
J. Lee
Hammock Boy
Alex
Maritza
Nicol
Cuban Boy
Roseburg N
Tony W
Ned Carmack
Dr. Armstrong
Eustacia
Servicence
Dick Coghill
Pocotaligo
Mique O’brien
Intervene
Lieber
Arrow Swift
W. H. Lyons
King Thistle
Beau Brummel
Ace High
W. Powers
Tivolini
R. McDaniel
Rio Grande
Handzarra
Huestis
Comedienne
Raynor
Meadow Breeze
Toy Boy
de Oro
Pity
Lightning Conductor
Boomerang
Delphie
V. Powers
Lady Charade
Vincentio
Molesworth
St. Noel
Envoy
Odd Ella
Terns
Red
Skyward
King of the Valley
Ferroniere
Goldspink
Prince of Press
Padre
Etta M
Agnes Dorothea
Sylvia G
Helen Holland
Ansonia
McGregor
Margaret L
Florida Glen
Miss Isabelle
Bitterman
C. M. Lowe
Firmament
Brimmer
Sainesaw
Mare Fletcher
George H. White
Oleasa
Snowball
Miss Affable
Cocksure
Belle Strome
Husted
Sponge Cake
Ralbert
Malster
Grenade
Rebo
John Smulski
Foxhall
Airship
Adesso
Miltiades
Martius
Invasion
Marsh Redon
Land Breeze
Destroyer
Heart of Hyacinth
Light Burn
Clifton Forge
Sheen
Akbar
Belmore
Broodlaw
Hadar
Warner Griswell
Bright Boy
Asteroid
Gargantua
Hawkama
Debar
Okenite
Tribes Hill
Jack Dolan
Lucy Marie
Game’ Bird
Russell T
No Quarter
Blackburn
Bertha E
Beatrice K
Paragon
Telescope
John Carroll
Athlete
Meadowbreeze
Frontenac
Milshora
Glamor
Sister Polly
Lady Alicia
Flavigny
Fantastic
Donna
The One Who Was Taken and Other Tales in Brief
A set of columns and stories including The Man Without a Passport Final chapter and For and By the Women. The Empire of the Northwest surveys the country’s progress while Uncle Sam Born in Canada presents origin facts of the famous national figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Hamby
Leo ‘Westmeath Crane
Northwest
James W. Reilly
Sam
Canada
Christ Church and St Xavier Sitters on Gridiron Honors
The Christ Church football team closed the season with high honors on the gridiron. A group from St Xavier's football team remains popular after a strong season. Clifton Public School notes highlight pupils from two classes and bright students across grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
St. Xavier’s
Clifton Public School
K I O League Elects Officers At Gibson House Meeting
The K I O League held its second annual meeting at the Gibson House to elect officers and plan for the coming season. Charles Thurman was elected president and Paul C Graham secretary as eight clubs join the league including Covington Dayton Shilohs Queen Cities and Eagles. Arbitration and rules committees were named and ground breaking for new parks was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Thurman
Paul Graham
K. I. O. League
Gibson House
Guy LaRue
Connersville
Ind
Jake Milders
Hamilton
Arthur Nieman
Frank Behre
Harry Huckins
Nieman
Milders
Wiedemann
Wrestler Gotch Receives Word on Hackenschmidt Match
Frank A. Gotch announced receipt of a telegram indicating George Hackenschmidt agreed to a title bout. The inquiry asks if a date between April 1 and May 1 can shift and whether Chicago or Kansas City will host the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Frank A. Gotch
United States
George Hackenschmidt
Goteh
Chicago
Kansas City
Avon Alleys Scores From North Cincinnati League Night
Bowling scores last night at Avon alleys show Reichert 1381 469 and Hauckey 168 190 160 for a 518 series while other entries are legible yet garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theis
Schulteeee Ween
Meyer
Turner Hall
Tiemeyer
Peaches
Anschutz
Knoble
Ccseeeeres
Tiemeyer Rahe Hoelcher
Keenan
Martin
Eovess
Sandman
Tiemeyer Keenan
Hoelcher
Bonnene
Oragsetechess Weenee
H. Hanselman
Leasman Ener
Turners
T’l Hirtstien
Schaufert
O. Retzch
Scherder Popp Creer
Scherder Popp Creer Rere Ecery
A. Snyder
Rivard
Ewernnee
Lengers Keenan
Hamilton
Bonnestes
Genslinger
Cincinnati Gun Club
F. Ruhrwein
Kuhn
Cutters
Clifton Heights
Hildebrant
H. Ruhrwein
Nielk
Tlsee Eeee
Kolb
Eewennae
Koo
Cincinnati
Gun Club
Ochs
Hoffel
Eee
Prea
Braunwart
Sohn See Neee
Braden Weeee
Bissmeyer Ee
Losacker Eewee
Knost Re Ee
Wetterman Satenee Veveeee
A A. G
Waechter One
Ste Weee Ween
Tees
Gardell Ee Nee
Browning
Southpaws
Rialtos
Harry's Alleys
Starbuck
Mueller
Saarbeck
Losacker
Schaefer
Braemer
Sehneider
Cramer
Nee
Kistner Seccees Vsesevovess
Gardel
Hughes
oFnesaven
Mueller Ene
Braden
Schneider
Oy Saeee
Knost
Waechter
Seeereeeselves
Ea Miller
Cowie
Glemser
Willet Eee Eneeee Tees
Beck
Einen Bees Wee
Ween Ewes
Carrara No. 2
Smith Weewe
Carraro Gl
Som
St Marx
Quercli
Peerless A. C. Ist
T’l. Naegel
Mariner . Tenetes Taeee
Altrock
Fredericks
Buenning
Seecees Sveseeces
Stahl Kien
Cs Oslewes
Fank Kample
Iceseeewee
Bbiaa Aeeee
Karrich
Een Terteeeas
Rainey Riown de Cable
Sesee
Campbell County League
The
Blue Clovers
Krinn's
Nick & Harry's Alleys
Krinn
Th. Devitt
Fcds
J. Fem
Buckleyw
Meyers
Snarrenburg
Ceegs
Weithorn Steevescesceeees
Joe Votel
Osu
Kern
Peace Aeaseeeecies
Avons
Reichert
Hauckey-sereceeesssrerses
Primary Bill to Be Thrashed Out in Ohio Senate
In Columbus on January 9 the Ohio Senate prepares for a fast session. The county local option bill and Huffman primary bill dominate introductions and debate. Debates focus on Foraker-Democrat coalitions, library-building plans, and measures affecting Cincinnati Norwood annexation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake
Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Senate
Committee On
Temperance
Friends of
House
Tower
Ditmers
Foraker
Hufffman
Republican State Central Committee
Receivers Appointed in Steel and Iron Firms Case
In Toledo on January 9 Judge Sater appointed O H Lau of Detroit and H L Smith of Cleveland as receivers for American Steel and Iron Company stock and bonds worth 1 250 000 each and all real estate in five states of Norwalk Steel and Iron Company and the William Cavanaugh Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Toledo
O. H. Lau
Detroit
H. L. Smith
Cleveland
United States Court
Sater
American Steel and Iron Company
New York
Norwalk Steel and Iron Company
William Cavanaugh Company
St. Xavier and Christ Church Face Next Sunday in Illustrated Magazine
Cincinnati football teams St. Xavier and Christ Church are featured in the upcoming Illustrated Magazine with other stories and pictures. The piece notes both teams have set records on the gridiron and suggests readers may recognize some players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Illustrated
Hardy Young
Xavier
Christ
Church
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Fred Clarke
Clarke
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Murphy
Nwanted
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Huggins
Lobert
Hulswitz
Mowrey
McLean
Pulliam
Messrs. Ebbetts
Farrell
Louisville
Powers
Beau Brummell
Oakland
Harvard
Auto Club
Navin
Yonkers
Saratoga Association
Butler’s
Sunday Magazine
Edward
St. Paul’s Church
Spring and
Woodward Streets
Illustrated Sunday Magazine
Frank Gotch
North
Cincinnati League
Huffman
Democrats
Courtwright
Joseph Heintzman
Frank Workman
Norwood
Workman
Senator Atwell
Licking County
Herbert Bigelow
Atwell
Bigelow
Steam Road
State Organization of Railway
Chittenden
Lamb
Crist
State Library
Ohio Archaeological Society
Flag and reHe
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Steel
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