Hammer thrower Matt McGrath shoots intruder in Flatbush home
Former champion hammer thrower and All-American Matt McGrath, a Hamilton Avenue police officer, fired five shots at George Walker after Walker allegedly broke into McGrath's Flatbush residence. Walker, critically wounded, is a telephone company employee who says he was invited by Mrs. McGrath. McGrath is jailed on felonious assault. Mrs. McGrath claims no familiarity with Walker.
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New York
Matt McGrath
Athens
London
East Fifth Street
Flatbush
McGrath
Hamilton Avenue
George Walker
Parkville
Walker
Kings County Hospital
Wan
McGraths
Basketball Tourney Set For Indiana University in March
Bloomington report states an interscholastic basketball tournament will be held at Indiana University on Friday and Saturday March 10 and 11 to decide the state championship. Only high school teams may compete, with twelve district winners entering the tournament and a trophy to honor the champions. Dr Hutchins, physical director for men, is preparing the schedule.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Dr. Hutchins
Ross and Barry Set To Fight In Memphis Monday
Tony Ross and Jimmy Barry, an eight round bout moved from New Orleans after authorities barred the heavyweights, completed training in Memphis. Barry is slight favorite as the winner would face Art Mortis of Oklahoma, who recently defeated Marvin Hart.
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Memphis
Tenn
Tony Ross
Jimmy Barry
New Orleans
Louisiana
Barry
Art Mortis
Oklahoma
Marvin Hart
Lang Mees Burns Glove Contest Draws Interest
Slondon readers await Monday night boxing at the arena as Australian Bill Lang faces California heavyweight Jack Burns after Lang arrived from America and was previously beaten by Al Hautman, drawing attention from American boxing fans.
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Slondon
Jack Burns
California
Bill Lang
America
al Hautman
South Bend Central Pitcher Accepts Brat Terms
In South Bend Indiana on December 26 a central pitcher accepted terms offered by A Brat, becoming a key addition to the Baseman squad. The move cements changing rosters as the club seeks strength for upcoming contests.
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Uth Bend
Ind
Ember
South Bend Central
A. Brat
Draw Expected In Indiana Lightweight Title Bout
Logansport Indiana December 26 expected a near even wager as Jerry Murphy faces Young Saylor in a ten round lightweight title fight at the Logansport athletic club. Local fans predict a draw with Saylor slight favorite, crowds from gas belt cities and Indianapolis attending. Murphy returns to the ring after a long layoff. the lightweight state championship awaits the winner.
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Logansport
Ind
Jerry Murphy
Young Saylor
Logansport Athletic Club
Indiana
Saylor
W. HH. Rickert
Ian Saylor
Murphy
Gas Belt
Indianapolis
Union Traction Lines
Jack Morgan
Jimmy Cooley
Reception for University of Chicago team
Chicago hosts a big homecoming reception tonight at Union Station at 9 o clock for the returning Oriental base ball champions of the University of Chicago. About 200 Maroon rooters are expected to attend.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Union Station
Johnson Suffers From Severe Cold
Milwau kee Wis Dec 26 A report of Jack Johnson dying in the St Charles hotel here unsettled the city after he spoke at the Star theater and then doctors were summoned. The claim of kidney trouble was denied and he was described as having a severe cold. He remains in Milwaukee for the week and may referee boxing bouts Monday night though his illness could affect plans.
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Milwaukees
Wis
Milwaukee
Jack Johnson
St.Charles
Star Theater
Johnson
Wiggam Knocks Out Parker in Seventh Round
Howard Wiggam of Indianapolis defeats Kid Parker of St. Louis in the seventh round after Kid Watts of Philadelphia withdraws at the last moment. Semi windup sees Fortville Kid Brown fight Young Jack Grim to a draw in six rounds despite weight disadvantage.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Howard
Kid") Wiggam
Indianapolis
Kid Parker
St. Louis
Jack Watts
Philadelphia
Watts
Wiggam
Kid Brown
Jack Grim
Brown
Larned Tops U.S. Lawn Tennis Rankings
New York December 26 The annual report of the ranking committee of the United States Lawn Tennis Association lists William A. Larned as the top singles player. Hackett and Alexander lead the doubles ranking.
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New York
United States National Lawn Tennis Association
William A. Larned
Hackett
Alexander
Eastern League Aims to Break Major League Grip
Ed Barrow, new Eastern league manager, and A A president Chillington seek higher classification for the circuit before year end. They push for a mutual working agreement with the National Association, oppose Montreal’s drain on mileage, and want draft rights over Southern Western and Pacific Coast leagues to gain parity with the American and National leagues.
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Ed Barrow
Chillington
A. A
Pat T. Powers
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Eastern League
American Association
Montreal
Lacross
Dominion
Elmira
Montress
Teague
Association
Eastern
Little Fellows
Pacific Coast
Barrow
Burrow
Kcastern
O'Brien
Americano Association
Fermion
Boxing Show at Milwaukee Domes Two Card Fight Cards
Milwaukee hosts two boxing cards Monday at the Termin al building and Shubert theater featuring intercity bouts. Chicago’s Jack White meets Battling Johnny Schultz in a ten round afternoon bout while Tomntry Quill of Boston faces Bob Moha in a ten round night main event. A heavyweight eight round catchweight contest pits Marty Cutler of Chicago against Martin Byrne.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Terminal
Star Athletic Club
Shubert Theater
Miwaukee
Chicago
Jack White
Johnny Schultz
Tomntry Quill
Boston
Bob Moha
Moha
Quill
New York
Marty Cutler
Jack Johnson
Charley
Martin Byrne
Mantell to box Jack Sullivan in major New York clash
In New York at the National Sporting Club on Friday night Frank Mantell, fresh from victories over Sailor Burke and Jim Smith, faces veteran Jack Twin Sullivan of Boston. Mantell is rising as a top middleweight and a strong Ketchel title contender, while Sullivan remains a seasoned veteran of the era.
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New York
National Sporting Club
Frank Mantell
Sailor Burke
Jim Smith
Jack
Sheridan to Meet Kilbane in Windsor Lightweight Bout
Eddie Sheridan flies to Windsor Ontario to face Johnny Kilbane for eight rounds. Sheridan, hailed as a future lightweight champion, is in top condition and aims to prove himself a serious contender for Wolgast's title.
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Chicago
Eddie Sheridan
Simon Pure
Windsor
Ontario
Johnny Kilbane
Sheridan
Wolgast
Billiard Schedule for the Board of Trade Tourney
The week's billiard games at the Board of Trade parlors list matchups: Monday Willis Nusbaum vs Bosson, Tuesday Landis vs Warren, Wednesday Sands vs Winn Nusbaum, Thursday Pemis vs Swank, Friday Carpenter vs W S Nusbaum.
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Willis Nusbaum
Bosson
Landis
Warren
Sands
Winn Nusbaum
Pemis
Swank
Carpenter
W. Os. Nusbaum
Notre Dame Expected To Win Battle At Sportsman Park
Notable post Christmas football clash at Sportsman Park features Notre Dame from South Bend against Eddie Cochems All Missouri stars. Notre Dame, praised for a strong lineup that beat Michigan earlier this year, is forecast to win as Coach Longman declares the squad fit and ready.
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Dee
Notre Dame
South Bend
Ind
Eddie Cochems
Sportsman's Park
Michigan
Longman
Cochems
Irish brood mares for Ryans stable at Oak Ridge
Dr. Walter Russell of Dublin arrives at Thomas Fortune Ryan's Oak Ridge farm with thirteen brood mares and a thoroughbred stallion Seating. He says infusion of Irish steeplechase blood will improve the hunters here. Sea King, a superb race horse, stands sixteen hands with quality and brains.
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Oak Ridge
Walter Russell
Dublin
Richard Croker
Glencairn
Thomas Fortune Ryan
Russell
Santa Grants Ferguson Bonus From Doves
Terre Haute Ind Dec 26 Pitcher Cecil Ferguson of the Boston Nationals received a Santa Claus greeting in the form of a native from the national commission that he was allowed a 500 bonus from the Doves for winning half of his games last season His claim was allowed recently but not until Sunday was he officially notified.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Cecil Ferguson
Boston Nationals
Santa Claus
National Commission
Doves
Ferguson
Chaim
Y M C A Open House Planned With Athletic Events
Co A Teyebaugh assistant to the general secretary has completed all arrangements for the program of athletic events and games for the Open House on Monday following New.
Bowlers Get Back to Work in City Tournament Week
The Marion club hosts the second week of its city bowling tournament starting Monday night after Christmas. Matches run nightly through Saturday with five-man squads led by Bryson's Squabs, Marions, Spackes No 1 and No 2, Akards, National Autos, plus two-man teams Comstock MecCastin Ehrenbech Mitchell Klein Grabbe Selmeyer Harrigane Carter Quill Hayes Atchison, and an individual lineup featuring L. Miller J. Morgan Art Taylor E Westcott F Sourbier G H Bailey W D Pyle C A Cora Spacke H Noffke W Stokes Thomas Nelson.
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Marion Club
Bryson’s Squabs
Marions
Spackes No
Akards
National Autos
Comstock-MecCastin
Ehrenbech- Mitchell
Klein-Grabbe
Selmeyer-Harrigane
Carter-Quill
Hayes-Atchison
L. Miller
J. Morgan
Art Taylor
E. Westcott
Oak Park and Wenatchee Meet for Pacific Coast Title?
Seattle on December 26 hosts a high school football showdown between Oak Park champions of Cook County and Wenatchee of Washington on Washington University field. Chicago aims to reclaim wins against Pacific Coast leaders who have dominated the season.
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Washington University
Oak Park
Wenatchee
Washington
Chicago
Turfman Adams Dead in Lexington
John Quincey Adams longtime boniface and turfican died in Lexington from blood poisoning after stepping on a rusty nail weeks earlier. He ran the restaurant near the Cincinnati Southern depot, owned Tyrone farm, and once maintained a horse stable. His brother Charles Adams works as a Big Four railroad freight agent based in Cincinnati.
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John Quincey Adams
Boniface
Turfican
Adams
Cincinnati Southern
Tyrone
Charles Adams
Big Four Railroad
Cincinnati
Real Stars In Baseball Appear Only Occasionally
A baseball fan argues that true stars emerge roughly every five years with two extraordinary players in each period. He cites Walter Johnson of Washington and Ty Cobb of Detroit as premier examples, noting Johnson’s rise after joining Washington and Cobb’s enduring hitting prowess. The discussion names Ed Walsh, Johnny Evers, Christy Mathewson, and others as evident talents, while acknowledging broader consensus that many greats exist across eras.
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Tin Mr. Short
Mr. Short
Walter Johnson
Washington
Ty Cobb
Detroit
Ed Walsh
White Sox
Johnny Vers
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Mathewson
Giants
Joss
Naps
Sox
Johnson
Joe Cantillon
Idaho
Walter
Tyrus
Short
Walsh
Evers
Lajoie
Cleveland
Wagner
Pittsburg
Comiskey
Clarkson
Kelly
Jennings
Anser
Radbourne
Sir Henry Irving
Sir Henry
Yost May Play In Game With Stars
Nashville report says Fielding Yost may suit up for a football game with Harvard stars and an All-Western All-Southern eleven assembled to meet Harvard from Trarvard law school. Yost said the old football fever has attacked him as German Schulz Dan McGugin and other former western and southern stars will oppose the Harvard squad.
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Nashville
Tenn
Fielding Yost
Moleskins
Michigan
Harvard
Trarvard Law School
Yost
German Schulz
Dan McGugin
Vanderbilt University
Eight Kinds of Managers in the American League
The piece surveys eight manager styles for the Browns future, comparing Connie Mack Hughey Jennings Jim Donovan Patsy McGuire Hal Chase and others. It notes differences in strategy leadership temperament and player relations, with managers balancing team needs and owner expectations.
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Browns
Connie Mack
Hughey Jennings
Mack
Jennings
Ont
Jim
Patsy Donovan
McGuire
Donovan
Hal Chase
Chase
Hush Duffy
Comiskey
Duffy
Phillies
Jim McAleer
Stube Waddell
Jack O'Connor
No Trade of Cobb for Walter Johnson
Wilkesbarre Pa December 26 Detroit manager Saughey Jennings dismissed talk of trading Ty Cobb to Washington for Walter Johnson. Jennings praised Cobb as the league's great all round player and drawing card while noting Mullin Willets and Summers in good form could push the Tigers to challenge the Athletics next season.
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Wilkesbarte
Saughey Jennings
Detroit
Tigers
Mullin
Willets
Summers
Athletics
Jennings
New York
Cobb
Washington
Johnson
Ice Yachting Opens On Shrewsberry River Race
In Red Bank New Jersey on December 26 the Shrewsberry river ice boat races began with the North Shrewsberry ice yacht club event. Open classes for third and fourth class yachts competed for a silver trophy donated by Commodore Grant and the challenge cup over a fifteen mile triangular course.
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Red Bank
N. J
Shrewsberry River
North Shrewsberry Ice Yacht Club
Commodore Grant
Goodman Wins Popular Decision Over Powell in Lightweight Bout
New York December 26 Jack Goodman of New York gained the popular decision over Lew Powell of California in a ten round lightweight bout here Friday night. Goodman's snappy work in the last five rounds carried him to victory, despite Powell's late rally in the final round.
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New York
Jack Goodman
Lew Powell
California
Goodman
Powell
Farmer KO Ends Bout in Third Round in Joplin
Clarence English of Omaha knocked out Kid Farmer 58 Peoria in the third round before the Businessmen's Athletic Club. Farmer suffered a broken left hand in the opening round of the scheduled ten rounds.
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Joplin
Clarence English
Omaha
Kid” Farmer
Peoria
Businessmen’s Athletic Club
Farmer
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