A A Baseball Magnates Set Dec 28 Meeting in Chicago
The annual American Association meeting will be in Chicago on December 28 with President Wat kins and Secretary Meyer attending. Tom Chivington is expected to be re elected president for a three year term as the association keeps a 168 game schedule or possibly 154. West adds: Topeka gains Bill Hooke via manager Burke and Coffey moves to Denver as Jack Hendrick’s club seeks success in the Western league.
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Chicago
Watkins
Meyer
League
Tom Chivington
Association
Chirington
A. A
Topeka
Kas
Bill Hooke
Burke
Sphinx
Coffey
Denver
Jack Hendrick
Dillon Loses to McGoorty in Wisconsin Arena Clash
In Fond du Lac on December 17 Eddie McGoorty defeated Jack Dillon of Indianapolis in a ten round middleweight bout with McGoorty dominant in eight rounds. Managers plan to invade later to seek top opponents for McGoorty.
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Fond DU Lac
Wis
Eddie McGoorty
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
McGoorty
Dillon
SportSMEN Win Two From Indian Five
The Sportsmen defeated the Indians twice in the Indianapolis league. The Nationals also took two from the Marlons. High individual score was Fields with 254. Ayres beat Kiefers while Layccocks lost to Parrys No 2 in the Business bowling league. In Washington league Splits led after a three corner tie was resolved, as Anti- Jordans defeated McCabes No 2.
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Indians
Sportsmen
Nationals
Marlons
Fields
Ayres
Kiefers
Layccocks
Parrys
M. Co. A
Washington
Korn Krackers
Anti- Jordans
McCabes
Hart and Coogan Fight in Evansville Bout Ends in Coogan Decision
Eddie Hart of Terre Haute and George Coogan of Evansville met in a ten round match before a private boxing club. Coogan was awarded the decision in the tenth round after scoring several knockdowns.
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Evansville
Ind
Eddie Hart
Terre Haute
George Coogan
Coogan
Indiana State Normal Opens Season with Big Win
Terre Haute Ind Dec 17 Indiana State Normal started the basketball season by defeating Central Normal 15 to 11 in a decisive opener. The game featured strong play from the State squad and set a confident tone for the club this year.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana State Normal
Pride
Central Normal
Denville Br
Opposition to sending games to America
In Paris on December 17 191?, A De Stuyger secretariat of the Olympic committee predicts strong opposition to holding the 1916 Olympic Games in Cleveland. He notes Italy Russia Germany and Austria favored the event, but European nations may boycott due to travel costs and a repeat of Amer ica’s 1904 dominance. De Elsier echoes the financial strain on Europe.
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Cleveland
England
A. de Stuyger
Italy
Russia
Germany
America
de Elsier
Cross Country Run Over Ice and Snow in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on December 17 the second annual Pittsburg Athletic Association cross country run drew sixty athletes. The six mile course in Pittsburg Schenley Park was ice covered as the thermometer read below ten degrees above zero at 12:30 p.m. Race officials expected a new course record to be set due to the brutal conditions.
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Pittsburg Athletic Association
Pittsburg-Schenley Park
Fight Game Shaky at New Orleans
In New Orleans the fight scene faces danger as Governor Lambremony pressures promoters to cancel the Tony Ross versus Jim Barry bout. The match, set for next Sunday, was called off amid state pressure and threats to intervene.
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New Orleans
McLeod Opponent Snafu Slows Boxing Prospect
Tommy Ryan, acting for Don O Kelly, pursues Joe Choynski for a Miles McLeod match. Choynski delays until more details emerge. Jack Johnson agrees to limited round bouts for right inducements and plans to back Walter Monahan in the Kid Cotton bout in Pittsburg next Tuesday.
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Chicago
Tommy Ryan
Don O'Kelly
Joe Choynski
Miles McLeod
Choynski
Jack Johnson
Pittsburg
Johnson
Walter Monahan
Kid Cotton
Willl
Danville Normal to play Methodist team in Greencastle
In Greencastle Indiana on December 17 a private practice game will be held Saturday afternoon between the Danville Normal college five and the Methodist basketball team at the skating rink. Coach Tapp plans to test recruits and assess team strength with spectators barred.
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Greencastle
Ind
Danville Normal College
Methodist
Tapp
McNamara Returns After Transcontinental Drive
Ray F. McNamara of the Premier company mechanical staff finishes a cross country trip driving A. L. Westgaard from New York to San Francisco and returns to this city. He left San Francisco last Thursday and will likely pause in Kansas City and St. Louis before reaching the Hoosier capital.
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Premier Company
A. L. Westgaard
New York
San Francisco
Mr. McNamara
Kansas City
St. Louis
Hoosier
Goodman Attell Bout Set After Burns Refusal
No fight at the National Sporting Club Friday as Kid Burns refused to weigh in. Jack Goodman refused to fight Burns and was booked to face Abe Attell next Friday at the National Club.
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New York
National Sporting Club
Jack Goodman
Kid Burns
Goodman
O’rourke
Abe Attell
Schultz Loses No Decision Bout on foul
Milwaukee Wis Dec 17 Battling Schultz of Toledo lost a ten round no decision bout to Gens McGovern of Milwaukee on a fourth round foul.
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Wis
Battling” Schultz
Toledo
Gens McGovern
Fight game on trial to decide boxing fate in California
San Francisco December 17. The fight game faces a test case after the Church federation classified the recent Nelson Moran match as a prize fight and urged investigation. Prosecutor C Fickert orders charges against Nelson Moran and Coffroth. Conviction could bring heavy fines and prison terms and threaten boxing’s future in the state.
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Cal
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Church Federation
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Moran
James Coffroth
Lane
J. E.white
California
Powers
Notable Brakes on Premier Cars
Premier automobiles feature unusually large braking surface totaling 523 square inches with four rear drum brakes. Cork inserts in the service brakes allow gradual, smooth action to protect running gear and passengers, while drums are integral to wheel hubs with bolts between spokes for sturdy construction.
Chicago U Seniors Win Mustache Race Heat
Chicago December 17. Capt Bill Crowley of the football team won the first heat of the grand mustache handicap judged by senior class leaders. Crowley praised as best looking, Frank Coyle won blue ribbon for heaviest mustache in a month, Crowley got cigars, another received a shaving mug for the scruffiest offering.
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Bill Crowley
University of Chicago
Crowley
Frank Coyle
War Between Johnson and Murphy Roars Across Baseball
New York reports a fierce feud between Charles W. Murphy of the Chicago Cubs and American League President Ban Johnson. Murphy accuses Johnson of trying to control National League affairs and cites Ebbets as a key figure in scheduling disputes. A February schedule draft and series of conferences loom as next steps.
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New York
Charles W. Murphy
Chicago Cubs
Ban Johnson
American League
Murphy
Johnson
National League
Charles Ebbets
Brooklyn
Ebbets
Antirace measures in New York may be nullified
New York reports expectant jockey club leaders to win suits challenging the apportionment underlying Hughes era antirace track gambling laws. If invalidated, metropolitan racing could resume next season on a broader scale, with the Percy Gray act reactivated and racing largely in state control.
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New York
Charles E. Hughes
Jockey Cclubs
Hughes
Senate
Jockey Club
State Racing Commission
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Dix
Feldman Knocks Out Sperry in Fast Dunkirk Bout
In Dunkirk New York on Friday night Jack Feldman defeated Kid Sperry of Ohio in under one round. Feldman was dropped twice while Sperry hit the canvas four times before the referee stopped the bout.
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N. Y
Jack Feldman
Kid Sperry
Ohio
Feldman
Sperry
Boxer Dies? In Philadelphia Ring After Bout
Philadelphia December report says lightweight boxer Young Gardner lies dying at Episcopal Hospital from brain concussion after a fifth round punch by Johnny Kain at the Nonpareil Athletic Club. Referee Edward Holland and seconds were arrested as authorities consider suspending boxing in the city.
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Young” Gardner
Episcopal Hospital
Johnny Kain
Edward Holland
Kain
Gardner
Holland
Chance Will Be Bench Leader for Cubs Next Season
Rumors from the National league meeting say Frank Chance may move to the bench with Jack Flynn of the Pirates blocked by Cubs president Murphy. It is believed Murphy seeks a first baseman to replace Chance, who is nearing the end of his playing days. Jim Archer, former Cub catcher, has performed well at first and could fill in, enabling Chance to manage from the bench.
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Frank Chance
Chicago Cubs
Murphy
Cubs
Jack Flynn
Pirates
Flynn
Chicago
Fred Clarke
Chance
Jimmy Archer
Cub
Morris Elliott Chosen Wabash Football Captain
Morris Elliott of Sheridan has been elected captain of the Wabash College football team for next season. Elliott, a sophomore, has played guard for two seasons with the team at Wabash in Crawfordsville Indiana.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Morris Elliott
Sheridan
Elliott
Wabash
Transfer of Club Made to Russell
Boston records a sale of the Boston National baseball club with William Hepburn Russell and Lewis C. Page as new owners after papers transferring stock from John F. P. Harris. The purchase price is $100,000. Russell becomes president, Page vice president, and Peter Kelly secretary.
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William Hepburn Russell
Lewis C. Page
Boston National Baseball Club
John FP. Harris
Russell
Harris
Mr. Page
William H. Russell
Lewis Page
Peter ¥. Kelly
Brush’s Tribute to Pat Powers
P T Powers, ousted as Eastern league president, received a telegram from John T Brush praising Powers for loyalty and sacrifice. Brush lauded Powers as a builder who preserved organised baseball and established its prestige, saying his name belongs with leaders who shaped the league.
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New York
P. T. Powers
Eastern League
Ed Barrows
Toronto
John T. Brush
Cartercar Truck Wins Unmatched Honors in Endurance Run
The Cartercar truck, in half ton class, set unique honors in a San Francisco endurance event. A near perfect score was spoiled when the driver waited outside Idora park for about ninety minutes and was fined seven points for the time mix up. Official costs show the truck carrying capacity at 4.76 cents per ton mile, with actual operation at 2.38 cents per mile.
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San Francisco
Idora Park
Columbia Starts Fast in Eastern Title Chase
Columbia University basketball opened strong with three wins and a 24 to 16 victory over Pennsylvania State after trailing early. The Blue and White maintain a lineup featuring three from last season's championship team as they pursue the eastern collegiate crown.
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New York
Columbia University
Pennsylvania State
Rtill
Columbia
City Bowling Tourney Adds 475 Prize Pool
The Marion club opens the city bowling tourney Tuesday with a $475 prize list announced by Secretary Berner. Five man teams share $140 in eleven prizes from $40 to $4, twenty two man prizes total $152, and individuals share $148 with top prize of $25. Three top nine game scores award $15, $10, and $5. High individual score wins an extra $3.
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Marion Club
Berner
City Association
Butler Practice During Holidays Sparks Team Tension
Butler College basketball coach Diddie orders varsity hopefuls to stay on campus for daily workouts over Christmas break. Captain Thomas approved the plan, with threats of removal from the lineup for noncompliance. Abbie Eberhardt, Westminster alum from Pennsylvania, opposed the policy, planning to celebrate Christmas at home. The policy follows reports of rising strength at Franklin College, with a game against the South State team set for Friday January 6 in Indianapolis.
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Diddie
Colege
Thomas
Indianapolis
Indiana
Abbie Eberhardt
Westminster
Pennsylvania
Franklin College Five
Nelson to Go on Stage With Lavigne
Chicago December reports Nelson arranging a Detroit burlesque show next week with fighter Kid Lavigne as star partner. Bat leaves Chicago Saturday to begin stage work Sunday while avoiding a planned return fight with Jimmy Britt until April.
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Nelson
Detroit
Kid Lavigne
Bat
Jim Coffroth
Jimmy Britt
Henri St Yves Injured in Twenty Mile Race
Henri St Yves suffered injuries in the twenty mile match race against Svansburg of Sweden in Atlantic City. The race was halted in the fifteenth mile after St Yves fell twice on a slippery track, with Svansburg leading by twenty seven laps.
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N. J
Henri St. Yves
Svansburg
Sweden
St. Yves
Jones Exits Baseball Amid St. Louis Sale Talk
former Chicago Americans leader Fielder Jones declares he is out of baseball for good when asked about the proposed sale of the St. Louis American baseball team in Portland Oregon.
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Ore
Fielder Jones
Chicago Americans
St. Louis American
Slashing Bout Ends With Lit tle Victory in Savannah
Walter Lit tle of Chicago won the decision after fifteen lashing rounds over Bert Keyes of New York before the Southern A. C. in Savannah on Friday night. Both fighters remained strong at the finish.
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Walter Little
Chicago
Ffteen
Bert Keyes
New York
A. C
Moody Hands Kruse Loss in Six Rounds Bout
Philadelphia report says Johnny Kruse failed to win against Willie Moody of Richmond as Moody outboxed him over six rounds at the Nonpareil athletic club on Friday night.
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Philadelphia
Johnny Kruse
Nonpareil Athletic Club
Willie Moody
Richmond
Sands Triumphs Over Stone By Narrow Margin
Sands defeated Stone Friday night at the Board of Trade parlors with a final score of 175 to 160.
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Stone
Board of Trade
Atood
Sandys
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