Baseball crises loom as minor leagues push bid to join majors
In New York, December 8, the Eastern league and American association pressed a National Commission case demanding higher class, representation on the commission, expanded arbitration power, and equal drafting privileges for Class A minors. Bolters vow unity, while Push for two National League men risks reshaping the ruling body.
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Indianapolis Sun
New York
Eastern League
American Association
National Commission
Harry Pulliam
Ban Johnson
Garry Herrmann
National Association of Professional
Marty Pulliam
Pulliam
Herrmann
Herrmann Or Pulliam
Langford and Flynn Train for 20 Round Contest
Sam Langford, famed middleweight challenger, sparred early and often in San Francisco, boxing rounds with Jimmy Walsh, Sam Mills, and Chicago Jack Gardner ahead of a 20 round bout with Jim Flynn at Millett's. Flynn, buoyant with confidence, expects a decisive win over the Bos tonian foe.
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San Francisco
Dec
Sam Langford
Sam Berger
Jim Flynn
Millett's
Langford
Jimmy Walsh
Bantim
Sam Mills
Mills
Chicago
Jack Gardner
Sunday campaign thwarted by crowd in Muscatine
Evangelist Billy Sunday faced an attempted assault as he returned to Muscatine Iowa for a one day campaign, jeered by foes at the railway station while ministers formed a guard and guided him to a cab. Four thousand people attended his meeting that night.
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Muscatine
Sunday
Holliday to undergo operation at home in Cincinnati
J W Bus Holliday former Reds center fielder will be operated on at his home 933 Central avenue Cincinnati this afternoon by Drs B W Walker and Harry Hines He has suffered locomotor ataxia for years and may not withstand the operation due to frail health.
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Holliday
Cincinnati
J. W
The
Reds
Central Avenue
B. W. Walker
Harry Hines
Baseball meetings raise bids and manager rumors
The American Association and Eastern League urged higher classification before the national commission, which postponed findings to Wednesday at 10. Bowerman may manage the Boston Nationals, with Dovey disputing contract terms and Dahlen staying with Boston. Hal Chase left the Yankees due to illness. St Louis offered Bresnanan for Roger Bresnanan, with McGraw open to Schlei as a counter. Griff expected to accept Reis manager role after talks with Herrmann at the Waldorf.
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American Association
Eastern League
National Commission
H. J. Killelea
Frank Bowerman
Boston Nationals
George Dovey
Tha Bowerman
Joe Kelly
Dovey
Doves
Bill Dahlen
Brooklyn
Bowerman
Boston
Hal Chase
Yankees
U ‘Ffrench
St. Louis
Raymond
Murray
Roger Bresnanan
Mound City
Roger
McGraw
Schiei
Reds
Cardinals
John
Garry Herrmann
Clarke Griffith
the Waldorf
Griff
The
Reis
Herrmann
Jeannette Wins in Six at West End Club
Joe Jeannette defeated Morris Harris in six hard rounds to close a strong boxing program at the West End club. The card spotlighted speculation that McGraw misjudged Owen Bush as a potential sale prospect, a note from the evening’s story.
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Jeannette
Philadelphia
Joe Jeannette
Morris Harris
West End
Indoor Baseball’s First Game in Chicago 1887
The Faragut Boat Club members improvised indoor baseball in a gymnasium on Thanksgiving 1887 in Chicago. George W. Hancock, father of the indoor game, watched a glove batted back to the thrower from a broom. Hancock drafted rules with shortened bases and pitching, and runners staying on bases until the pitch or hit.
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Ing
George W. Hancock
Winter depesters blame McGraw for Owen Bush misjudgment
The winter story says Muggery McGraw faulted Owen Bush for a baserunning play not fitting baseball form. It recounts a near deal for Bush after securing Marquard, McGraw’s dislike of the play led to Detroit buying Bush, strengthening a crippled Tigers infield and helping them win the pennant.
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McGraw
Owen Bush
Pete Browning
Bush
Detroit
Tigers
Marquard
Indianapolis
Giants
New York
Morgan to Box Clabby in Dayton 20 Round Bout
Jack Morgan is matched to box Jimmy Clabby of Milwaukee before the Dayton club on January 8 in a 20 round bout. Starch-Works Jack will meet Billy Griffiths at Springfield on December 18. He is in training for these matches.
Youngster beats yet at "kidding" game in plate confrontation
In a Philadelphia game, rookie Louis Evans faced Phillies catcher Red Dooin’s taunt after being called up by John McGraw. Evans warned the pitcher to stop, then hit a sharp line drive to drive in a run, sparking the Giants as Dooin and the catcher’s taunts ended.
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Louis Evans
Montreal
McGraw
Giants
Colts
New York
Philadelphia
Evans
Phillies
Doolin
Dooin
Doom
Attell Set to Meet Wolgast in Favorite Clash
Abe Attell will defend his title against Ad Wolgast at Naud Junction next Friday night. Attell, who beat Frankie Neil here, is the favorite by 10 to 9 as Wolgast shows aggressive tactics and solid punching. A $500 betting commission was posted for a Johnson Burns bout in Australia.
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Frankie Neil
Abe Attell
Ad Wolgast
Naud Junction
Wolgast
Milwaukee
Attell
Jack Johnson
Tommy Burns
Australia
STRAIGHTS Feature Shines in Manufacturers League Night
The top four teams in the Manufacturers league won three of four as Centurys posted 90 with Fox leading individuals at 231 and 237 across two games. Directoirms beat Shamrocks in Elks league. Billy Hittn’s 25 222 228 aided a 224 three-game average. Retailers and Wholesalers played at Pastime alleys. Retailers won four of six while Kaiser led their side with a top score of 2
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Tillys
National Autos
Kahns, Parrys
Centurys
Laycocks
Mayer
Fox
Shamrocks
The
Directoires
Elks’ League
Berner
Directoirms
Billy
Kaiser
Nusbaum Wins Billiard Title Over Thornton in City Meet
Nusbaum captures the handicap billiard championship for the second year running by defeating Ross Thornton at the Board of Trade parlors. Final score 250 to 196. High run 28 and average 46.61. Harry Buskirk finished third with a four-way tie for fourth. playoff for fourth begins tonight with Dr. Gant and Landis set to meet.
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Nusbaum
Ross Thornton
Board of Trade
Thornton
Harry Buskirk
Dr. Gant
Landis
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DeOro Wins First World Three-Cushion Match in St Louis
In St Louis Alfredo DeOro of Cuba defeated Thomas A Hueston of St Louis 50 to 44 to seize the first of three matches toward the world championship.
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ST. Louis
Alfredo DeOro
Cuba
Thomas A. Hueston
Carlisle Man Signs as High School Athletic Director
William Z. Gardiner, Carlisle graduate, signs a one year contract as athletic director at Manual Training High School in Louisville. He helped the school win Kentucky’s 1908 football championship.
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Carlisle
Louisville
William Z. Gardiner
Manual Training High School
Kentucky
Attell Says He Was Fleeced by Gamblers
Abe Attell, featherweight champion, posted bond for his Welch fight receipts in Los Angeles. He claims a $504.75 gambling loss to Ransom & Co. in New York and says he was fleeced. The suit seeks Attell’s Welch fight share, now held up, and he plans to challenge the debt as gambling-related and non collectible.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Dee
Abe U Attell
Freddie Welch
Jeffries Club
Attell
Ransom & Co
New York
Welch
Navy Chooses Meyer Captain For Next Football Season
George B. Meyer was named captain of the Navy football team for the following season after a unanimous vote. Meyer, a member of the next year's first class, has played guard for three years with the Navy squad.
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NAVY
Annapolis
George BR. Meyer
Schober and Wiggam Wrestling for State Title
Billy Schober and Howard Kil Wiggam, top local welterweights, clash Saturday night at the Empire Theater for the state title. They will weigh in at 145 pounds at 6 o'clock and both express confidence in victory.
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Billy Schober
Howard “Kil” Wiggam
Empire Theater
Madison Square Garden six day bike race flashes mad pace
Six day riders in Madison Square Garden battle for a 300 prize offered by Larry Waterbury. Bobby Walthour drives a dawn breakaway with Eddie Root as rivals strain to keep pace. McFarland leads then fades, while the field steadily gaps the 1900 World Record as night gives way to morning.
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Madison Square Garden
Maurice Brocca
Francois Faber
Gordon Walker
Henri Z. Afourcade
New York
Larry Waterbury
Bobby Walthour
Eddie Root
Vanont
Floyd McFarland
McFarland
Elkes and McFarland
Miles
Palmer and Walker
Pews Fez
Collins and Mitten
Sone
Hill and
Demara
Seseccs
Walthour and
Root
Galvin and Wiley
Sideteta
Éy Faber and Lafourcade
Eee
Curley’s Selections Race Card Highlights
Curley’s selections list six races at Oakland and Los Angeles tracks with picks for each, naming horses such as Rubin Grandla and Okenite. The card also notes most probable winner Rubin Grandal at Los Angeles and includes a Washington Street address for Bliss Native Herbs 255 WW.
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Oakland Track
Baldini
Yellowstone
St. Joe
St. Francis
Celeres
Curriculum
Bellwether
J. C. Core
Billy Bullman
Rubin Grandla
Madman
Twilight Queen
Okenite
May Amelia
Bravoure
Strike Out
Toll Box
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Peter Schuyler
W. van Slyke
Horton
Albany, N.Y
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Ind
Rec
NEW York Yankees
Deoro
Schober
Wiggam
Curley
Bliss Native
Shington Stret
Germania Hall
Chris. Ries
S. Delaware St
Marved
Ime Evans
Gincinnati
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Stoner & Coo
Ohio Street
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