Moran Promises to Stop Willard in Next Big Fight
Frank Moran asserts confidence in beating Jess Willard for the world heavyweight title, cites past knockout wins and a Paris meeting with Johnson as proof of his strength, and claims Willard’s size alone cannot neutralize his punching power. He dismisses doubts about his chances and bets on a decisive victory.
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Jim Coffey
Jack Johnson
Paris
Johnson
Willard
Havans
New York
Lonaconing Grinds Down Y M C A 39 to 27 in Frenzied Tilt
Lonaconing Maryland hosts Cumberland Central Y M C A in a hard fought 39 to 27 win. McKenty Pell lead Lonaconing with strong defense while Baxley Piper starred for the Y M C A. Return game set in Cumberland tomorrow night.
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Boyer likely to be re elected Blue Ridge League president
Charles W. Boyer of Hagerstown is expected to be re elected president at the Blue Ridge League annual meeting in Hagerstown. A major vote on expanding from six to eight clubs is in doubt with Cumberland and Frostburg seeking admittance while Chambersburg Hanover and Gettysburg likely oppose. If the lineup stays the same a tie may result.
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McGraw Plans Gaudy Giants Uniforms for 1920s
New York reports Johnny McGraw will unveil bold Giants jerseys for the upcoming campaign. Home whites will feature red and black plaid stripes with dark blue stockings and a white mid-shin stripe. road grays will echo the plaid with red black weaving and blue stockings with a red band.
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New York
Giants
Frank Baker
Johnny McGraw
McGraw
Willard Moran bout eyed as high stake ten round clash
New York January 17 Special Jess Willard may hold a near thirty pound lead over Frank Moran in a spring planed ten round bout but experts doubt the Kansan can win easily Moran has shown power in the Coffey fights and a test of nerve in Paris and Havana Willard would receive 30000 plus a 5000 signing bonus and 51 percent of film receipts Moran 15000 with a $45000 purse possible headline future heavyweight plans in New Orleans and beyond hinge on the deal outcome
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New York
Jess Willard
Frank Moran
Willard
Jack Johnson
Moran
Coffey
Johnson
Paris
Havana Mill
Tex Rickard
Sam McCracken
New Orleans
Darcy Defeats Brown in 20 Pound Bout on Points
Milwaukee cablegram says Les Darcy of Australia defeated United States’ George Brown in a 20 pound boxing match, Darcy winning on points. Mike Glover, formerly a sparrer, has earned a place among skilled boxers in the latest ring notes.
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Les Darcy
Australia
George
Knockout) Brown
United States
Sidney
Tom Andrews
Darcy
Mike Glover
Boston
Times have changed Magee contract now worth 15000
Portus Baxter from Seattle recalls Lee Magee’s 1909 move to the majors. Stanley Robison paid 1500 for Magee when no other bidders appeared, a price far lower than today’s potential value. The piece notes Magee’s later major league success and contrasts eras of baseball contracts.
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Portus Baxter
Seattle
Lee Magee
Stanley Robison
St. Louis Cardinals
Magee
Robison
Lee
Speculation Runs Wild As 1916 Sports Future Foreshadowed
New York guesses at rising stars across boxing baseball football tennis swimming and golf for 1916. Names like Kid Williams Freddie Welsh Jess Willard Ted Lewis Molla Bjurstadt Duke Kahanamoki and Robert J. Gardner anchor projections amid foggy team futures and rule changes.
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Clarence J. Griffin
California
Molla Bjurstadt
Norway
Duke Kahanamoki
Lady Langer
Los Angeles
Bud Goodwin
Robert J. Gardner
Chicago
Jerome Travers
Montclair
N. J
Weeghman’s confession of gambling $26,000 into Chicago baseball
Charley Weeghman recounts how a small bet to back the Chicago Federal League venture spiraled into a massive, out of control baseball project. He details signing Joe Tinker, paying land tenants, costly stand changes, and ending up $450,000 in the hole before opening gates.
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Charley Weeghman
Weeghman
New York
Gilmore
Feds
Jim
Joe Tinker
Peace talks fail as new baseball brigands rise
Philadelphia reports that after Gilmore Tener and Johnson sign a peace protocol, Al Lawson, once promoter of the Atlantic and Union leagues, unveils a new band of baseball brigands in Allentown Bethlehem Easton Reading Perth Amboy and Pottsville. The move may delight big league players willing to work for $6 a week.
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Feds
Gilmore
Tener
Johnson
al Lawson
Union League
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Jethlehem
Easton
Reading
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Connie Mack Eyes New Sisler Type from Wesleyan Star
Boston reports Connie Mack may have found another George Sisler in Lester Lanning a left handed pitcher who also plays outfield. Lanning from Harvard Illinois starred at Wesleyan University of Middle town Conn batted over a top percentage and joined Mack after graduation next spring.
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Lester Lanning
Boston
George Sisler
Wesleyan University of Middletown
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Lanning
New England
Sisler
Tie
Harvard, Ill
Tle
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Clarke receives custom trap gun from wife in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on January 17 a Christmas gift to Fred Clarke features a custom 12 gauge trap gun engraved with a Clarke portrait in Pirates attire. The cost reportedly strained a five hundred dollar bill as Manager McGraw considers signing Roger Bresnahan if Toledo misses an American Association franchise. Rajah, former Giants catcher, could return to New York if needed.
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Fred Clarke
Clarke
McGraw
Roger Bresnahan
Roger
Toledo
Bothner Marvels in Wrestling at Near Fifty
Frank Kramer and Bud Goodwin are praised for sport achievements in bicycling and swimming. George Bothner, nearly 50 and 135 pounds, remains a marvel on the mat, holding his own against giants through clean living and sustained pace.
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Bud" Goodwin
George Bothner
Sports Notes Hint at Trades and Trials Across Leagues
Rumors say Clark Griffith pursues Eddie Ainsmith trade for Washington. Kiviat and Smith risk amateur reinstatement loss. Lamy the speed skater still raé¢ing since 18. Harvard track to enter five shot putters at indoor nationals. Welsh doubts Ted Lewis can make 135 pounds. Athletics meet Braves in spring series despite Stallings Mack feud. Giants Cubs Browns vie for Federal talent. Millrose Games loom. Hastings may trial with champion Red Sox. Blackburn touts world welter claim. Connecticut baseball league may go alone. six towns needed by January 17 to avoid merger with New England league.
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Eddie Ainsmith
Washington
Abel Kiviat
Harry Smith
Edmund Lamy
Harvard University
Freddie Welsh
Ted Lewis
Ted
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George Stallings
Connie Mack
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Welterwe Eht
Claude Hastings
Washington and Ee University
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Connecticut Baseball League
Jim O'Rourke
Connecticut Wll
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