New York Boxing Talk and Auto Base Changes Form Wide Range of Views
Tom Sharkey predicts Jim Jeffries may win the July 4 bout against Jack Johnson while noting racial tensions. The piece then surveys next year’s car designs with longer wheelbases from Moon, Pullman, Mitchell, National, Overland, Cartercar, Mora, Glide, Speedwell, Austin and others, detailing shifts toward lighter motors and longer passenger space.
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Jiggs Donahue to Lead Chicago Semi-Pro Club Next Year
Jiggs Donahue former Chicago White Sox first baseman will helm a Chicago semi pro club next year under an agreement with Thomas C Noyes president of the Washington club pending validation by the national commission.
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Donahue Home From Coast Trip in Ohio
Springfield Ohio December 2 Pat Donahue the local catcher with the Boston Red Sox arrived home from a trip to the coast with Mack s Athletics It is rumored that Manager Mack will try to arrange a trade for the local backstop before next season opens.
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Dillon Wing Good Contest Over Cooley
Jimmy Cooley lost to Jack Dillon after six rounds in a catch weight private club bout. Dillon, the heavier and quicker fighter, edged ahead from the third round and dominated close exchanges in the later rounds. Referee Tommy Lee oversaw the match with Cooley failing to reach Dillon’s standard. Prelims saw Gardner and Hunt, Lark and Dillon, Brown and Long, and Donovan and Saylor assign four rounds.
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Eddie Graney Enjoys Luxurious New York Stay Amid Rumor Arena
In New York Eddie Graney, once a referee and billiard hall proprietor, is celebrated by wine firms and hotel life after arriving east. He endures a hotel stay at the Astor with lavish roomers, perfumes, and a grand bed as he plans to move his billiard parlor to Frisco, while the fraud accusations against others swirl.
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National league players may strike over pay in 1910
Chicago reports show talks of a players strike as contract time nears. Amid discussion of higher salaries for an extended 168 game season and nine double headers in 1909, players weigh escalation if magnates refuse pay increases.
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Jimmy Sebring Dead
James Sebring a well known baseball player dies at 27 at his Williamsport home after a three day illness from Brights disease He was a 1903 National League sensation and played last season with the Washington American League team He leaves a widow and a young daughter.
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Wenner and Hickson Fight to Ten Round Draw in Newark
Rube Wenner of Newark and Freddie Hickson of Detroit battled ten rounds to a draw before a large Newark crowd. Wenner held a ten pound weight advantage at catch weights. Young Papke issued a challenge to meet Wenner in a two round bout for a $500 side bet, with Homer Wilson managing Papke.
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Detroit Draft Trio Joined Hoosiers For Next Season
Detroit has turned over three drafted players to Indianapolis. Murch, Spencer, and Schreiber will join the Hoosiers next year. Schreiber is a left handed pitcher with a history of wildness. Spencer impressed in the Central association. Murch is a veteran infielder with major league experience. The club plans five proven pitchers and two to three experimental spots.
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Hamilton Fish Leaves College for Wall Street
Harvard football captain Hamilton Fish Jr. left Cambridge for New York to join his father’s firm at 52 Wall Street as private secretary. He returned after a two week absence following his defeat for first marshal, insisting the move was planned and not driven by the election, with his senior year nearly complete and degree work finishable in the spring.
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Special train planned for Jeffries Johnson fight route
Billy Gibson announces a grand special train from New York to the San Francisco area for the Jeffries Johnson bout with stops through Albany Buffalo Indianapolis Chicago St Louis Omaha Kansas City Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Los Angeles Santa Barbara and San Francisco. Tex Rickard aims to keep the fight away from Utah and Governor Spry doubts Utah hosting the bout.
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Northsides Lead City Bowling Tournament After Strong Night
The Northsides top the five man team standings at the city tournament held at Ma-Trion alleys with 2728, edging Washingtons by 19. Capitals No 2 and Deweys follow, while Y M C A posts 2599 and Piel Bros 2530. A. Piel tops with 225, Gowbel second with 215, and Westcott Hardie combine 1085 for fourth. Smith leads individuals with 568, Hayes 539, Lester Miller 513. Schedule for tonight includes Five-men teams Marions Imperials.
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