30 Jan 1903
Page 10
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1903
Page
10
The piece outlines a fight over whether New York means Manhattan Island or Greater New York in league agreements. It notes Johnson’s claim backed by a Herrmann letter, brushes with Brush, and hints at broader territorial interpretations amid anticipated park improvements.
Boston January 29 report says Billy Lush may depart from the Boston Nationals next season to join the Hartford Club of the Connecticut league after offering to buy the Hartford franchise. If he moves, Charlie Carr is slated to manage Providence for 1993 if President Cressy succeeds in securing him.
Johnson names Bruce to multiple committees in a Cincinnati signed treaty style notice. The article cites Civic groups in Philadelphia and St Louis clubs, listing a joint rules and schedule committee and scheduling duties. The fragmentary text hints at a departure and an explosion or incident tied to the local club.
Mr Hart said he wrote Fleischmann and Hanlon to prepare for a meeting with two other committee members and to seek suggestions on changes. He did not expect a lengthy session since magnates favor few annual rule changes. the only unsettled item is the foul strike, which should cause no complications.
New York January 23 President P T Pow of the National Association of Baseball Players calls for a new National agreement among all baseball organizations. He says current competition drives Eastern Leagues to pay major league level salaries and minor leagues cannot bear the strain. He urges a graded salary list by league and fixed negotiation periods while protecting contract rights of all parties.
Officials of the newly formed Interstate League of five local clubs and teams from Racine Kenosha Sycamore Hinman and Aurora will seek Class D membership in the National Association of Minor Leagues under advice of M H Saxton. The rule requires $10 payment to the club losing a drafted player, protecting developing players for their original teams.
Chicago Jan. 29. President James A. Hart urged that all baseball leagues nationwide start on the same opening day. Hart, a member of the National League Schedule and Rules Committee, said the general opening should replace varied league starts. He suggested the joint major and minor league committee may act on the idea.
The Bellevue Browns will play independent ball this season with Manager Hayes assembling old favorites. Howard Meyers returns to Hamilton, while Dick Rhoades may choose professional play. The Sunday League opens February 5 with a $25 deposit, and various clubs sign players for 1903.
William Lauder inks three additions to the Dayton Baseball Club Billy Havel now with Cleveland as third baseman George Cleve an outfielder from Cleveland and Livingstone a Canadian from Ottawa.
President Hickey of the American Baseball Association issues a call for a Chicago meeting on February 7 to discuss forming a circuit. The main agenda item is the creation of a new baseball circuit.
Fasig Tipton sale in New York shows Idolite son of Mendocino purchased by J J Scannel former Fire Commissioner at 11106. Bids from Mr Hausman and Andy Walsh reached high figures. Other offerings include Sunlight Chimes Brita Bertha Sister Euphrésia and more pacers trotters in brisk bidding.
A fragmented report notes a favored entrant won, beating a strong field. The text mentions a performer named Hi Kollar appreciating the pace and securing victory in a competitive race.
At Newport and New Orleans a series of upset horses shocked favorites. Max Max beat Pinetop as Budget of Fun faded late. Halberdier and Hi Kollar led from the start in other races. Maxialla in New Orleans won at 60 to 1, with West’s plan costing $1,000 after bid-up. Kilogram and other favorites fell to stout competition.
Tommy Walker, previously suspended for disobedience at the post, is reinstated after promising to avoid trouble. He then guides Waller to victory amid heavy track conditions and public support for the rider, while Jockey Watson faces restrictions after poor handling of Miss Louise.
In Frisco at Jan 29 Greyfeld carried top weight to win the mile and a quarter feature, nosing out Frank Woods who led early. St Sever faded late as Greyfeld and Woods closed together. Lunello and Burns among second choices. Kelly nearly injured in earlier race as Brissac fell.
The 1902 UC football squad received sweaters in McMicken Hall after speeches by President Howard Ayers Coach Anthony Chez Dr Iglaver and A William Fillmore. Players with three or more intercollegiate games were honored, including captain Jones and 17 others, in red and black with the UC C.
The court ratifies a sale concerning Baltimore grounds. The deal involves Monumental and Edward, with implications for the American League baseball scene and potential representation by the Eastern League next season.
A list of horse names and connections from forecasted races in New Orleans including Royal Deceiver St Cuthbert and Little Jack Horner with jockeys Pierce J Aransas Pass Scho and others. The note mentions several paired entries and the Frisco region names Pure Dale Nellie Forest and Kenilworth Lady Kent among others.
A wild eyed man enters a Chicago drug store asks for an antidote for the breakfast food habit and, denied, exits shrieking into the night, disturbing the quiet street outside the shop.
Sam Barnes of Wayton defeated Gowongo in Dayton with a first fall in sixteen minutes and a second fall in ten minutes and fifty seconds. Frank Gehle, ¢ Pigha, has challenged the winner.
Muncie defeated Anderson tonight by a score in a polo contest reported from Muncie Indiana. The brief wire item states the result with the exact score to follow in later editions.
A deranged man attacked Sol Lichtenstein and Riley Grannan in the New Orleans betting ring. The assailant, later identified as Dr Trevathan of Newburgh New York, was restrained by a clerk and held for Pinkerton custody after revealing losses of 2800 in non winning tickets.
Thomas Calvert, a longtime Lexington jeweler and prominent Thoroughbred investor, died tonight after a career spanning fifty years. He once partnered with Clem Hellebush and their stable was well known on the turf. He was regarded as a man of considerable wealth.
Springfield news reports Representative Landmesser of Cook County introduced a bill granting the Governor authority to deploy the militia to stop prize fighting in Illinois. The measure allows action at the scene without local officers requesting aid and is favored by Republican floor leaders.
Jack Root and Kid McCoy were matched to fight for the light heavyweight title on March 17 at Ft. Erie. The International Athletic Club offers a $5,000 purse with 60 percent of gross gate to the winner, and terms vary between managers.
Harry Forbes and Andy Tokell of England have accepted the Metropolitan Athletic Club Detroit offer to box for the bantamweight world title. The ten round bout is scheduled for February 27 in Detroit.
At Newport Kentucky on January 29 during the thirty-fifth day of the Winter Meeting the first race for maiden three year olds and up ended with G W Pearcy’s Waiter trained by Blue Wing-Viola winning by motion and leading from start to finish in the 5 furlong event. Suave showed late dash, Brandy Smash close behind, Lit Emmy faded in the stretch.
The article analyzes the dispute over Clause 5 and New York City placement, citing Herrmann, Ban Johnson, and Charley Comiskey. It notes Brush’s critique of AL promises, Landmesser's prize fight bill, and calls for a unified national baseball agreement to improve the sport’s business footing.
A racing program lists multiple races with horses and weights including Lady Mistake Verifier Bal Poudre and many more. Entries cover first through sixth races with purses selling maidens hurdles and handicaps, naming names such as The Brown Monarch Duke of York II Prin cess Titania Marco Polo Champagne Evander Marco Polo and several others.
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