Exhibition of Fistic Science ends in a draw between Keiser and Berger
In a South Cambria venue the middleweight bout between Keiser and Billy Berger ended evenly. The ten rounds featured Keiser’s early dominance with Berger answering in mid rounds and both fighters showing science and conditioning. Referee Himmler officiated. Gray and Longerbeam served as seconds for Keiser and Berger respectively.
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Weeghman Buys 90 Percent of Cubs for $500000
Chicago businessman Charles Weeghman will take control of the Chicago National League club by purchasing 90 percent of its stock for $500,000. The transfer is expected to be finalized January 20 in Chicago with Weeghman assuming management of the park for two years and Taft seeking to dispose of the lease. Harry Sinclair assisted in the deal and Taft confirmed the sale.
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Honolulu
Amateur Hockey Season Opens in Boston Promises Notable Play
Amateur hockey opens at the Arena with a clash between the 4 Club and Crescent A. C. as Boston clubs and New York teams form the Amature Hockey League. The season features the Bos A. and Harvard Club of Boston, St. Nicholas Club of New York, and Crescent A. C. of Brooklyn. The St. Nicholas team may meet in the city on 11. Heinie Groh linked to play third base for the Cubs is discussed.
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Allegany High tops Piedmont in Opening Upper Potomac clash
Allegany County High School edged Piedmont High School 84 to 46 in the Central YMC A gym, opening the Upper Potomac league. Cumberland’s Deetz Zimmerman and Smith starred for AC HS, while Lashorn led Piedmont, as substitutions and fouls shaped a lopsided regional basketball night.
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Ed Rousch Free Agent Shifts To Feds After Wichita Ties
Ed Roush of the Newark Federals is a free agent and may sign with any club. He had not signed for next year when the Cincinnati treaty was signed and jumped from Wichita where developed by the White Sox. Giants and Yankees are both eyeing him as reports say.
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Phillies Face Uncertain Season Amid Battery Doubts
Reports say Phillies star battery Alexander and Killifer are in poor shape and may miss the season. Alexander struggles with his arm since late 1915 and Killifer’s shoulder has not improved, risking the team’s chances of repeating. The piece also notes suspected pressure from Federal league players and interviews Rebel Oakes about his uncertain future.
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Coffey Moran Bout Draws New York Boxing Interest
Local boxing fans show strong interest in the January 6 Madison Square Garden bout between Jim Coffey and Frank Moran for a potential Willard crown. Both fighters are reported fit and eager for a hard fought rematch after Moran defeated Coffey by a third round knockout in their October encounter.
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Motorman
Smashing Out Hits and Circling Bases in Early Baseball News
In 1910 era notes baseball stars spark salary talk and spring training plans. Mike Mowrey rejects renewal with the Pittsburgh Rebels as talk grows of Armando Marsans Bill James and Ty Cobb among top earners and upcoming roster shifts. The piece mentions trainer Marty Tuthill and owner Frank Navin amid broader league intrigue and a court case context about O Connor.
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Marty Tuthill
Tigers
Detroit
Frank J. Navin
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Court affirms verdict against St Louis American League
St Louis appeals court upholds a 1912 verdict awarding John O'Connor $5,000 against the St. Louis American League for damages while under contract as manager for another year. Evidence showed O Connor as manager conspired with the club.
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High averages in Interstate Trap Shooting season
The Interstate Trap Shooting Association公布 season results with Woolfolk Henderson of Lexington Kentucky as top amateur and Charles C. Spencer of St Louis as leading professional. Henderson hit 2731 of 2800 targets for a .9758 average while Spencer made 5480 of 5620 for a .975 professional mark. Lester German of Aberdeen Maryland was runner up among pros. The list reflects 8000 shooters with at least 2000 targets and includes several women among the top 100 amateurs. Also notes Cy Williams as a potential outfielder per Captain Hinton.
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