Indianapolis Club Eyes Trades For 15 000 In Goods
Burke starts work toward building a stronger 1920s Indianapolis team. The club plans to purchase 15000 dollars worth of baseball merchandise in New York to secure players or arrangements for next year. Talks with Howley, ODay, Getz, and other NL players are noted, with Mack and Clarke aiding, aiming to field a robust lineup including two outfielders.
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Jimmy Burke
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Burke
Denison
Watkins
Meyer
New York
James
Howley
Freeman
Otto Williams
Gustav Getz
Coffey
O'Day
Cantillon
Minneapolis
Mike Kelley
St. Paul
Danny Shay
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Jimmy Barrett
del Howard
Grayson
Louisville
Bill Friel
Columbus
Hinchman and Armour
Toledo
Cleveland
Fred Clarke
Pittsburg
Clarke
Connie Mack
Athletics
Jimmie
Mack
Collins
Wrorld
McGraw
Snodgrass
Longman undecided about next season at Notre Dame
Notre Dame Indiana December 10 Coach Frank Longman, en route from Chicago, declined to decide his plans for another year saying business may take him to Europe in the next two or three months. The Notre Dame athletic board has not yet chosen a coach for next year. The annual football banquet will be held Saturday night to award monograms and elect a captain.
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Notre Dame
Ind
Frank Longman
Chicago
Europe
Notre Dame Athletic Board
Injured in collision involving DePauw basketball players
In Greencastle Ind on Friday Roy Dewey and Luther Gant of DePauw University were injured in a practice game. Dewey suffered two deep cuts near the left eye and Gant sustained a cut above the right eye. Both were taken to a physician for sewing.
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Greencastle
Ind
Roy Dewey
Luther Gant
DePauw
Dewey
Gant
Fifty-Two Firsts Set by Thurman Constable in Pro Season
Thurman Constable of Union City Ind set a season record with fifty two firsts across fifty six races in his debut professional year. He also captured two second places and two third places, signaling big potential for next season.
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Thurman
Union City
Ind
Victory for Cobb in ten round mill fight
Baltimore December 10 Jack McGuigan reports Ty Cobb defeated Young Britt in a fifteen round bout of fast milling. Cobb’s best work came in the clinches and infighting, with neither man showing marks after the battle.
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Baltimore
Jack McGuigan
Ty Cobb
Britt
Cobb
Valentine Brown Lightweight Contender Near Top
Valentine Brown, 18 or 19, rising lightweight with 79 straight fights and no defeats, has earned $5,000 and spent none. He lives modestly with his family in New York, praised for a ferocious ring style yet mild off it. His rise followed trainer Danny Morgan, and his decisive win over Tommy Murphy suggests a real title shot ahead.
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New York
Valentine
Knockout
Brown
Danny Morgan
Morgan
Wolgast
Tommy Murphy
Johnson Inventor Unveils Hydraulic Lift Donkey
Chicago December 10 Its famed heavyweight champion Jack Johnson now reveals an invention a hydraulic lift or donkey designed to lift heavy loads. The device uses water steam or electricity for power and could replace windmills for farm work, outpacing similar market items.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Warren Defeats Sands at Board of Trade Parlors
Clarence A. Warren defeated Elwood Sands at the Board of Trade parlors by a 175 to 154 score on Friday.
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Clarence A. Warren
Elwood Sands
Board of Trade
Lynch Seen Likely Reelect Head of National League
Indications point to Thomas F. Lynch being re-elected president of the National League at the New York meeting next week. The anticipated challenge to Lynch faded as five club owners are now reported to back him.
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Thomas F. Lynch
Natonal League
New York
Lynch
Barrett Sweet On Youngsters In Milwaukee Club
Milwaukee December 10. Silent Jimmy Barrett now manages the Milwaukee American Association club. He favors younger players and rejects aging majors, aiming for 1911 with a squad built around promising talent rather than star veterans. Barrett, a former major leaguer, emphasizes speed and potential over name value.
Stahl to Join White Sox and Play Baseball
Chicago December 10 Jake Stahl a former Boston Red Sox first baseman now active in banking here is the subject of two circulating reports. One says he will manage a semi pro team next season while the other claims he may join Comiskey's White Sox. Stahl met with American League president Ban Johnson and denied plans to enter organized ball. He said he might play for a semi pro outfit in summer for air but has no plans to manage again.
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Chicago
Jake Stahl
Boston Red Sox
Comiskey
White Sox
Stahl
Ban Johnson
Hoppe Eyes Rematch With Sutton in Top Form
Willie Hoppe, the champion billiardist, said he hopes Sutton will accept a challenge under fair conditions for any match style. Hoppe wants Sutton to name conditions and meet again when Sutton is in top form.
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New York
Willie Hoppe
George Sutton
Thorntown Athletics win 29-9 over Crawfordsville
Thorntown Indiana held Crawfordsville to nine points as Stout led the locals and Watson starred for the visitors in a fast basketball game. The team travels to Fortville next Wednesday for another matchup.
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Thorntown
Ind
Thorntown Athletics
Crawfordsville Athletics
Stout
Watson
Fortville
Publicity Manager Named At Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Cc E Shuart former assistant manager of the Buick racing team in Flint Michigan has been named manager of publicity at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The appointment places Shuart in charge of external communications for the famed racing venue and its events.
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Cc. E. Shuart
Buick Racing
Flint, Mich
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Moran pursued by many lightweights after Nelson win
In New York on December 10 Moran, the Briton Owen Moran, draws heavy interest from lightweights after defeating Battling Nelson. Tommy Murphy, Knockout Brown, Pat Moore, and Jack Goodman seek bouts. Moran will not commit until Wolgast's plans are clear.
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New York
Ad Wolgast
Owen Moran
Nelson
Moran
Tommy Murphy
Brown
Pat Moore
Jack Goodman
Wolgast
Warm fight on schedule at National League meeting
In New York the National League magnates prepare for a fractious gathering next week over a short schedule plan. Proponents seek power for the president to draw the schedule after a conference with Ban Johnson. Ebbetts and Dreyfuss oppose, while the American League meeting is expected to be brief with routine business only.
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New York
National League
Ban Johnson
American Jeague
Ebbetts
Brooklyn
No Changes for Cubs Says Murphy
Chicago December 10 President Charles Murphy flatly denied rumors of lineup shifts for the 1911 Cubs. He named Sheckard in left field and Steinfeldt at third base, adding no details on other moves while noting a possible big New York deal and a pitcher addition.
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Chicago
Cubs
Charles Murphy
Sheckard
Steinfeldt
Cub
Murphy
New York
Lynch
National League
Officers elected at Interstate trap shooting meeting
In Jersey City on December 16 the Interstate association for the promotion of trap shooting elected officers. John Hunter of Fulton New Jersey was named president Harry Ball of Boston was chosen vice president Elmer E Shaner of Pittsburgh was secretary treasurer and tournament manager.
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Jersey Cty
N. J
Dee
Interstate Association For the Promotion
John Hunter
Fulton, N. J
Harry Ball
Boston
Elmer E. Shaner
Pittsburg
Shortridge Basketball Scores Narrow Wins
In the Shortridge league the Blues lost 14 to 10 and the Grays were defeated 31 to 5. The Nues secured two wins as part of a tight set of league results.
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Nues
The
Blues
Grays
DePalma Secures Fiat Release for 1911 Racing Plans
Ralph DePalma, 1910 mile track champion, obtained a release from his Fiat contract set to expire January 1, 1911. He aims to race in the Christmas Day twenty four hour event in Los Angeles and plans to drive a variety of cars next season. DePalma vows to push beyond his current dirt track and speedway records and expects to choose cars capable of further records and victories.
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Ralph DePalma
Fiat Automobile Company
Los Angeles
Cal
DePalma
Fairmount Club Must Get Contest In New York
Abe Attell must consent to fight before the Fairmount athletic club for a Packey McFarland bout. Billy Gibson, Fairmount manager, showed a telegram from McFarland stating agreement hinges on Attell’s consent. Attell is eager to meet Packey and is expected to sign with Gibson.
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New York
Abe Attell
Fairmount Athletic Club
Packey McFarland
Billy Gibson
The
Fairmount
McFarland
Gibson
Attell
Packey
Nelson Still In Fights Despite Moran Loss
Kansas City boxing scene reports Batting Nelson will lecture when moving pictures of his bout with Owen Moran are shown. He plans exhibition bouts with Tommy Bresnahan of Omaha and dismisses quit rumors saying he is as good as ever if he gets rest and peace of mind.
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Kansas City
Owen Moran
Batthng Nelson
Tommy Bresnahan
Omaha
Nelson
Moran
Casey to Manage Ft. Wayne Baseball Club in 1911
Dr. James Casey signed a contract in Detroit Friday to manage the Ft. Wayne baseball club of the Central league for 1911. He is a former Chicago player and has served the last two years with the Detroit club as a scout.
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FT. Wayne
Ind
James Casey
Detroit
Chicago
Hack Defeats Berne in Friday Night Wrestling
Hackenschmidt beat Berne in a wrestling match at the umpire Friday night in two two.
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HACK
Berne
Hackenschmidt
Speedy Sprint Upstages Six Day Bike Race at Madison Square Garden
Walter Rutt of Germany and Jack Clarke of Australia, racing as a recon structed pair, gained two laps on the three leading teams in a sensational Madison Square Garden six day bicycle race. Their bursts of speed drew the crowd into wild cheers as they repeatedly jumped into the lead, matching the elapsed endurance with renewed vigor and signaling strong odds for final victory.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Walter Rutt
Germany
Jack Clarke
Australia
Rutt
Clarke
Hehir
Goullet
Root
Moran
Fogler
Hill
Leary
Butt
Reserve List of Association Clubs
Indianapolis and other cities list extensive reserve and purchase activity among association clubs. The long roster includes Otto G. Williams Omer Hardgrove David Milligan and many others with notes of purchased drafted suspended purchased status across cities like St Paul Toledo Louisville Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapolis Columbus and more. The compilation reflects a broad network of players and managers involved in club reserves and transfers.
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Indianapolis
Otto G. Williams
Omer Hardgrove
David Milligan
D. P. Howley
Lawrence Cheney
John Coffey
William Hooke
James Callahan
Ray B. Mowe
Ruben Reynolds
H. W. Connell
George Craig
Ray McKee
Frank O'Day
Brown Keene
Otto Merz
L. Hixon
John Kendall
F. Link
Cleon Webb
Don Foley
John McCarthy
Ray Hollingsworth
Harry Brown
Max Eck
J. Johnston
W. H. Lynch
J. Cummings
Victor Schuitzer
Glenn Macy
Wiliam Renner
H. A. Sullivan
Gustave Getz
James Burke
ST. Paul
Spencer
Kelly
Reiger
la Roy
Gehring
Check
Ryan
Autry
Baker
McCormick
Boucher
Woodruff
Jones
Howard
Liese
Steiger
O'Toole
Couchman
Dauss
Kilroy
Schwab
Kobi
Naeseth
L. C
Bull
B. Vailiere
McLeod
N. Hinehmian
Benson
W. Butler
W. Elwert
William Pick
J. McCarthy
C. Hickman
D. Sullivan
W. Hallman
Guy Zinn
Green
L. Bonnin
D. Booth
R. Bowers
Schuz
Brennen
Joe Crowley
Clark
McGinty
Dawson
Dick Staley
Black
W. James
W. J. James
Louisville
J. J. Hughes
F. M.allen
S. F. Pauxtig
Frank Eklipp
Schwenck
Moriarity
Sullivan
G. E. Howard
Clyde Robinson
White
Joe Stanley
James
Lakott
M. Galbraith
Harter
Geist
Cavoleskie
Stansberry
Frank Decanniere
Kansas City
Ritter
Love
Barbeau
Downie
Shay
Shannon
Cocash
Smoot
Furebner
Carter
Campbell
Brandom
Powell
Elmer Flick
Swan
Owen
William Ludwic
A. E. Spencer
John 2. Gilligan
Charles Aschenbach
Clarence Short
N. J. Randall
Wiliam Marshall
Ralph Cutting
Phil Lewis
Arthur S. DeGroff
Grant McGlynn
James C. Barrett
Dan McGann
E. Breen
Leonard J. Madden
Arthur Hostetter
Minneapolis
Wilbur Smith
Frank Owens
HB. C. Dawson
Louis Fiene
Nick Altrock
Roy Patterson
William Lelivelt
Leo Sage
Warren Gill
James Williams
A. S. Ferris
Charles C. Cravath
Otis Clymer
John J. O'Neil
Claud Rossman
Arthur Bues
Kuhn
Smith
B. McCormack
Schroever
Columbus
W. E. Friel
Fred Carisch
W. Z. Irving
Fred Houtz
FE. Y. Brown
Walter Gerber
P. H. LaRue
E. J. Groth
Lessard
A. J. Osborne
Harry Loyd
P. Mauger
Middliff
Brent
City bowling tourney may extend entry deadline
The Marion club and City bowling association executive board Sunday considered extending the closing date for the city tournament to ensure a first class event. Only six five man teams had entered by Thursday and no new five man teams since. Officials fear weak turnout as old-time participants have yet to enter, though they may join at the last minute. Final preparations will be discussed at the Sunday meeting.
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The
City Bowling Association
Marion Club
Berner
Association
Marions Win Two From North Sides In Bowling
The Marions beat the North Sides twice to share second place with the Nationals in the Indianapolis league. Imperials also won two from Company B. In Washington bowling the Keystones shut out McCabes No 2 while the Indianas dropped three to the Korn Krackers. Business league results note the Postoffice five downed in two games and the Laycocks losing twice to the Blacks.
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Marions
Sare
Nationals
Imperials
Marion Alleys
Washington
Keystones
McCabes
Indianas
Korn Krackers
Washington Alleys
Laycocks
Valuable Advice For Motorcyclist From Old Bulletin
Practical tips for riders emphasize inexpensive fixes over expensive repairs. Key points include checking oil, inspecting nuts and electrical connections, cleaning and inspecting carburetors, avoiding open mufflers, reviving dead batteries with warm water, and improvised repairs using baling wire or tire springs.
Foley Enters Six Day Walking Match
The six day walking race promoted by Dan O Leary will start at Tomlinson hall in April. Early entries include Michael O Donovan of New Albany, James Foley of Indianapolis formerly Newcastle, and Charles De Tass of Louisville.
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Dan O'Leary
Tomlinson Hall
Michael O’donovan
New Albany
James Foley
Indianapolis
Newcastle
Charles de* Tass
Louisville
Training Dates for Cubs on 1911 Nationals Junket
Chicago dispatch notes four additional training dates for the Chicago Nationals on their 1911 tour. President Murphy’s memorandum references signed articles by William Grayson of the Louisville American Association club confirming games set for March 30 32 and April 1.
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Chicago
Chicago Nationals
Murphy
William Grayson
Louisville -American Association
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Gaveston
SPM
Flushing
Whoa Stamuarn
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Chirpete
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Jerry
Giddap
Barrett
Vic
Young
Milwaukee American Association
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John J. McCloskey
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Mass
Tigers
Sutton
National
Shortridge Basketball
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Fairmount Club
Bowling Association
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Patton
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Speicher
Cooper
Elly
Beynon
Compan
Iuaperiale
Hoops
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Korn
Cottom
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Ostheimr
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H.B Kirk
Beimford
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Worhaye
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Sauer
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Kerr
H.hurt
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