Alexander Fails to Show Speed in Open Johnson Benchmark
The writer compares Grover Cleveland Alexander and Walter Johnson during a World Series, noting Alexander’s speed and control on opening day. It questions if Alexander’s greatness was overhyped by Philadelphia observers while praising Johnson’s sustained speed and dominance across eras.
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Boston Club
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Feds Recall Two Club Franchises In 1916 Plan
Indianapolis reports the Federal League directors approved invading New York in 1916. The Kansas City Club franchise is forfeited and will move to New York with stands for 55,000. Buffalo also forfeited but expected to reorganize and return. James A. Gilmore reelected president. officers named include George S. Ward and Thomas W. Gilmore.
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New York
Kansas City
James A. Gilmore
Manhattan Island
Buffalo
Gilmore
George S. Ward
Brooklyn
Thomas W. Gilmore
Chicago
Robert B. Ward
Brooklyn Club
French Lick
Ind
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Harney Dreyfuss
Pittsburgh Nationals
Jacob Ruppert
New York Americans
Charles Comisky
Chicago Americans
Ruppert
Conrad Mann
Kansas City American Association
George Tebeau
Minors Fare Badly During Past Season
San Francisco, Nov 10. The last season was hard on the minors per Secretary John R. Farrell. Of 40 leagues, 10 did not start, 4 dropped midseason, and one was disqualified. Twenty-five leagues finished. The association handled 72,800 dollars for drafted players, split 21,950 NL, 23,400 AL, 27,450 for lower classifications.
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National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
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Berry Willing to Quit From Penn Football Team
Howard Berry the deposed Penn quarterback told coaches he could not rejoin the squad this season after a meeting and said he is willing to quit for the good of the team following a Monday night discussion.
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Navy
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University of Pennsylvania
Pirate players to join Stogies in Wheeling talks
Representatives Shriver and Padden of the Wheeling team met Barney Dryfuss in Pittsburgh. Dryfuss pledged surplus material from the Pittsburgh camp for the Stogies. Pittsburgh will send recruits and spring training prospects to Wheeling as the Stogie lineup is built.
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Padden
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Pittsburgh Club
La Salle Alerts Rout Elm Street Stars 32 9 in Fayette Street hall
La Salle Alerts dominate Elm Street Stars 32 to 9 at First Floor Game in Ss Peter and Paul hall Fayette Street. Kilroy scored 7 of the 9% points while Loughney Brady and Walsh led scoring for La Salle with 12 9 7 points respectively. Coniff La Salle Institute is manager. lineup includes Mic Loughney Atwell Walsh Bittner Twiggs and others. Fouls 15 10 Referee Selby Scorer Braul Timekeeper Dougherty halves 20 minutes.
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Twiggs
Stars
Selby
Braul
Dougherty
K O G City Champions Open Season With St Josephs Club
The K O G city basketball champions will play a practice game against the St Josephs Club at SS Peter and Pauls Hall Fayette Street. St Josephs is described as a fast team and the K O G lineup lists McFarland Jandis forwards Piper center Word ard Nicholson guards.
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Sporting Gossip and Fiber of Early New York Sports Figures
The column notes Pat Moran Frank Hinkey Hoji Ya mada Grover Alexander and Jim Coffey for effort in sport. It mentions Harvard varsity oarsmen enjoying tea after practice as Coach Herrick advocates safe tea. It also cites boxers needing real names in New York and hints at possible clashes among Ra chor Andovitz Jose Ybarra Charlie White and Joe Rivers.
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Pat Moran
Frank Hinkey
Hoji Yamada
Grover Alexander
Jim Coffey
Harvard
Herrick
New York
Rachor Andovitz
Jose Ybarra
Charlie White
Joe Rivers
Alexander Rated Greatest Ever by Philadelphia Fans
The article praises pitcher Alexander as the greatest ever despite a World Series reversal. It notes his performances against Detroit and Boston, including a 3 to 0 win with ten strikeouts in five innings and a 3 to 1 victory with eight strikeouts. Washington enthusiasts disagree on any trade.
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