Watkins Chivington Emerges In American Association Race
Chicago December reports indicate four clubs back Tom Chivington of Louisville for American Association president, challenging incumbent Joseph O Brien who trails with three votes. Expansion talks surface as magnates debate future league sites potentially including Chicago.
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American Association
Joseph O'Brien
Joe
Association
O Brien
Milwaukee
O'Brien
Tom Chivington
Louisville
Tebeau
Crown Prince Secures Rutt’s Six Day Ride Permit
Berlin reports German rider Walter Rutt, after fleeing Army service, obtained wartime clearance through the crown prince to join the six day bicycle race in New York companion Clarke. The pair, favored to win, had previously won the recent New York six day event.
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Clarke
New York
German War Department
Rutt
War Office
Bemis Captures Handicap Title With Final Victory
Bemis defeated City Champion Ausgaum Bemis at the Board of Trade billiard par last night by 25 to 23, winning first honors in the handicap tournament.
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Wnusbaum
Board of Trade
Evansville Central To Name Sam Kennedy Manager
Evansville owner Arthur Gross branded as fare a South Bend report claiming Sam Kennedy will manage the Evansville Central league team next year. Kennedy is named in the South Bend dispatch as the incoming manager.
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Arthur Gross
Sam Kennedy
Baseball Season Moves and Player Trades Preview
The piece chronicles roster trimming in 1908 with six pitchers two infielders and one gardener cut while most clubs keep core squads. It notes inter-league series talk, Mathewson’s condition, and spring training plans in Hot Springs along with farm system moves, trades, and commissions.
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Tigers
Jennings
New York Bouts Defy Police After Hughes Lid
In New York last night two athletic clubs held boxing events without police interference for the first time since Gov. Hughes ordered a police lid before the municipal election. At the Olympic Athletic club in Harlem and the Bedford A C in Brantton, bantams contested ten rounds with O Leary defeating Charlie Gildman in Brantton.
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Gov. Hughes
Olympic Athletic Club
Harlem
Bedford A. C
Brantton
Young O'Leary
Charlie Gildman
Bar n y Fill Rolls 300 in Chicago Bowling Match
Barney Fill scored 300 in a special match with Jess Stasch of the Northwest Bowling league in Chicago. He also bowled 258 and 232 for a 263 1 3 average and 790 total. This marks the second perfect game of the season in Chicago.
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Chicago
Barney Fill
Jess Stasch
Fill
Negroes Raise Pool For Johnson Jeffries Fight
In New York on December 8, African American backers started a betting pool for Johnson over Jeffries. About $9,000 has been pledged toward a $10,000 pool, with leader Baron Wilkins collecting no contributions under $100.
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Jeffries-Johnson
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Wilkins
Novice Boxer Anderson Shines Bright in Local Ring
After a string of impressive showings, young fighter Anderson continues to impress in the local boxing scene. The newcomer has drawn praise for his technique and competitive spirit in recent bouts.
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Young Anderson
Gon
Sportsmen Lead City Bowling Tourney With Strong Start
The Sportsmen top the five man team standings in the city bowling tournament with 2785 after a 954 first game. Adams Express five vies for second as action continues tonight. Donaldson and Farmer post 1177 in doubles to lead individual play.
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Atwood
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Henderson
C. Blomford
Whitcomb
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J. C. Barker
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C. E. Warren
Arthur Day
A. T. Scurbier
Year 1909 praised as most successful in outdoor sports
President Brown of the A A U reports 1909 as the most successful year in outdoor and indoor sports. He predicts a strong 1910 with national championships in wrestling gymnastic and basketball assigned to Chicago and indoor events in Chicago. Swimming finals spread among Boston New York St Louis and Chicago.
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Brown
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
New Orleans
Wagner's weakness debate stirs baseball lore
Baseball writer Hugh S. Fullerton notes Hans Wagner once baffled by Jack Taylor and Rube Marquard agrees Wagner has no true flaw. Fullerton claims only a fast waist high straight delivery could fool him, while Taylor used a deceptive low slow floater that others failed to replicate.
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Hans Wagner
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Pirate
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Rube” Marquard
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Marquard
Wagner
Wisconsin Man May Succeed Autching At Wisconsin
Sentiment grows for a Wisconsin man to fill the vacant physical directorship at the university. Among named graduates considered are former Graduate Managers John L. Fisher of Janesville and George F. Downs of Butte, Mont. Harvey Holmes of USC athletics is also mentioned.
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Janesville
George F. Downs
Butte
Mont
Harvey Holmes
University of Southern California
Spacke Machine Team Aims for Detroit Bowling Tourney
The Spacke Machine Company of the Manufacturers' Bowling league plans to compete in the A. B. C. bowling tournament at Detroit. Lineup includes Charles Burns and Ovale Bush among others in a bold bid.
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Manufacturers’ Bowling League
Detroit
Charles Burns
Corbett Denies Training Jeffries in Johnson Fight
James J. Corbett says he will not be Jeffries trainer for the Jeffries Johnson title bout. He reveals he will begin training himself this week to help Jeffries make weight and condition for victory, and that he would go in as a friend for the last 40 days if needed.
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James J. Corbett
Jeffries
Jack Johnson
London
Johnson
Lynch's Reforms Bring Hope and Comedy to Baseball Fans
The article previews National League president elect T Lynch pushing umpire letters and reforms while preserving traditions. It jokes about stricter lineups and signals, but expects fans to miss the old quirks and cheers at the ballpark as the new regime begins.
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National League
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Mr. McGraw
Barrymore in peril after appendicitis operation
Lionel Barrymore, famed actor and brother of Ethel and John Barrymore, was rushed east for an appendicitis operation after enduring a dangerous illness. His condition prompted concern as doctors treated him following near fatal suffering.
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Ethel Barrymore
John Barrymore
Wolgast to Fight Memsic in Ten Round Bout
Los Angeles December reports Ad Wolgast and George Memsic scheduled to meet for ten rounds at 185 pounds before the Pacific A. C. on January 7. They will share the gross receipts 50 percent each, with 45 percent to the winner and 5 percent to the loser.
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Ad Wolgast
George Memsic
Pacific A. C
Attell Mowatt Fight Postponed Indefinitely
The ten round featherweight title bout between Abe Attell and Tommy Mowatt in Kanbab City was postponed indefinitely. Promoter C B Nelson did not reveal reasons for the late decision.
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Kanbab City
Abe Attell
Tommy Mowatt
Chicago
C. B. Nelson
Carr Ready to Swing Trade at A A Meeting in Chicago
Indianapolis club manager Charles Carr travels with Watkins and Secretary Meyer to the American Association meeting in Chicago to pursue a trade that could strengthen the Indianapolis team. Carr has added shortstop Joe Coffey from Boston Nationals and Phil Lewis as part of a reshaped infield while weighing Lewis versus Coffey for shortstop. The club pushes for a 16 game schedule amid executive battles and pennant talk.
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Hooke
Boston Nationals
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Big Woods
Bowling Score Sheet Crowded With Names and Scores
The page lists numerous bowling pairings and individual scores across multiple lanes. Names such as Donaldson Farmer Atwood Johne and Breckenridge Taylor appear with varied marks and decimals indicating frame results. The fragmentary data shows club or league style pairings and a dense roster of participants.
Colleges 10 Retain American Football After Rule Changes
New York Dec 2 Fifty colleges from about sixty four in the Intercollegiate Athletic Association voted to retain the American football game with the elimination of dangerous plays on the eve of the association meeting.
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Intercollegiate Athletic Association
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Rose Poly to Field Strong Varsity This Winter
Athletic Director Hese Clark of Ross Poly announces a robust basketball lineup with 12 varsity selections, led by captain Webster. The team, including seven upperclassmen and five freshmen, faces an ambitious schedule against Indiana and nearby rivals in Terre Haute and Crawfordsville.
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Adams Signs Two Year Pact with Pittsburg Club
Charlies Babe Adams, hero of the 1908 World Series, signed a two year contract with the Pittsburg baseball club yesterday. His salary was not made public.
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Dec
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Babe
Pittsburg Baseball
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