Moran Stops Coffey After Sponge Thrown In Ring
Frank Moran of Pittsburgh knocked out Jim Coffey, the Dublin Giant, in the ninth round of a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden. Coffey led early, but Moran landed telling blows from the eighth round, prompting Coffey to throw in the sponge to avoid a KO. Weights were 205 1 2 and 196 1 2.
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Mack Lets Out Lapp to Chicago White Sox
Connie Mack announced he has turned over catcher Jack Lapp to the Chicago White Sox on condition they assume Philadelphia's contract. He says no trade or money involved, just gifting the player to help build a new, younger Athletics team. Lapp is said to be a first class catcher and will be pleased if salary remains unchanged.
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Olympic games fate and boxing notes from era
Ernie Hiertberg notes Swe len avoids this year’s Olympics while the U S would likely stage if held. Charles Harvey, ex NYS Athletic Commission secretary, now runs a New York club at the 71st Regiment Armory. Trap shooting rises as off season base ball sport. Arthur Wilson and Greer Hartley, top catchers, join musket game. Fred S. Murray of Stanford, a premier all around athlete, leads Stanford toward intercollegiate championships. praised as California’s best point winner.
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Dreyfuss Sees Bright Baseball Year With Reforms
Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss predicts a stronger 1916 baseball season. In an interview printed by Yale Daily News, he argues the Federal League harmed the majors, favors star distribution to second division clubs, and outlines reforms to raise discipline and minor league quality while preserving top players' salaries.
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Blind Columbus Basket Team Shines Despite Visual Impairments
A Columbus Ohio team from the Ohio State School for the Blind plays with total sight loss. Star Joe Arndt from Lima averages 15 baskets per game in three appearances. Captain HK McQueen, despite a cataract, uses uncanny aim. The squad has 205 points for versus 68 against this season.
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Dethronement fears loom in 1915 sports wrap
New York recalls upheavals across football baseball boxing tennis and golf in 1915. Willard’s looming dethronement of Johnson, Yale’s All American shakeup, Army Navy frictions, and war-influenced baseball shuffle mark the season. Concludes with Time’s challenge to 1916 shifts.
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Cubs and Whales Knit Fine 1915 Baseball Mix
National league experts favor the rejuvenated Chicago Cubs as 1915 contenders. Joe Tinker blends Cubs and Whales talent with Archer Wilson and Fischer anchoring catching and a strong pitching staff including McConnell Hendrix Prendergast and Mordecai Brown.
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D'Arcy to Fight U S Scrapper Brown in Sydney Bout
Australian middleweight champion Les D Arcy will face Chicago fighter George Brown on January 15 in Sydney, following a letter from Brown received in Chicago. Brown, called Knock Out Brown, is regarded as a tougher test than some U S foes, with Snowy Baker promoting the bouts and Freddie Gilmore set to fight Tommy Wren tonight in Sydney.
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Phillies deemed poor sports by Connie Mack
Connie Mack, leader of the Athletics, declares the Phillies poor sports and vows no interleague spring series while he remains with the team. He says Pat Moran's National League champions puffed up after winning the pennant and fear a defeat could spoil their season opener.
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Notes of Sport Highlighting Key Baseball and Football Odds
Ill Buffalo lightweight Jimmy Duffy may cancel engagements. N H A and Ottawa city league now use six men per side. Baseball tickets may shift to white pasteboard due to dye shortages. Columbus reports six Nesser brothers totaling 1302 pounds. Cubs manager Tinker offers Reds 33 players for Heine Groh, prompting questions on roster size. Ireland shows strong big league pilots as Carrigan Donovan McGraw Bresnahan McGillicuddy Moran Callahan noted. Mickey Brown seeks clash with Johnny Ertle in Boston.
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Gilmore Talks Federal League Buyers in New York
James A. Gilmore announces potential sale terms for the Newark Federals and assesses whether Harry Sinclair might buy the New York Nation. He says price is uncertain but club value known, committee will decide, and no action on players until the baseball atmosphere clears. The January 12 league meeting is postponed due to Ball's absence.
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Knights of Columbus Reserves crush Imps for third straight win
The Knights of Columbus Reserves defeated the M. C. A. Imps by 26 to 0 in a third consecutive victory. Law scored twice from the line and Fuller led with six goals as Reynolds added four. Gables, Glick and Frank Smith also contributed scorers. Reed ref, Cromwell timed.
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