Who Is Baseball's Highest Paid Player Today
A debate over baseball salaries centers on Lawrence Lajoie as the likely highest paid player next season, with reports claiming around 7 600 dollars yearly. Competing claims name Fred Clarke Joan McGraw Willie Keeler Christy Mathewson and Honus Wagner as top earners, while fans consider drawing power and form as the main justification for big contracts.
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Cleveland
Lawrence Lajoie
Lajoie
Germany
Sagodo
Fgurea
Pluteburg
Fred Clarke
New York Nationals
Joan McGraw
Ens
Cleveland Frenchman
Christy Mathewson
Hans Wagner
Mo Mest
Thalr
Mathewson
Ana
Parker
Nelson
Central League Magnates Meet Again In Session
Owners in session as the Central League magnates reconvene to discuss strategy, expansion, and governance. League executives and team representatives attend to review schedules, revenue sharing, and potential changes to the competition format.
Burke Wills Cardinals Well In Last Minute Talks
Special to the Sun reports Jimmie Burke doubts return to the Cardinals amid ownership tensions. He hints at not being consulted but offers best effort if kept. Central League magnates meet to find an Anderson replacement as Ollke heads East. Polo leaders discuss a strong next season and a potential national league.
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Sun
BT. Souls
Jimmie Burke
Cardinals
Robisons
St. Lowta
McCloskey
Ainee
Central Polo League
Timpertal
Anderson
Wolke
Houghton
Pierce
Jason
Hare Rins
Wayne
Anderson Vinh
Hoya
Aley
Jarabad
Auto notes on speed records and industry cautions
The article discusses 1204 racing developments on the Florida beach, notes that two miles a minute is nearly done and three miles per minute seems unlikely. It cites Morrell on the racing board and comments from Charles Clifton of the Parca Company about supply constraints, cautious production, and warnings against overproduction. It also mentions Eddie Marriott promoting Columbia cars, the expansion of garages, and general advice to owners to tighten nuts as cars are set to be used more this year.
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Charles Clifton
George N. Parca Company
Wabash Defeats Indiana In Close College Encounter
Special to The Sun Wabash college outplayed Indiana throughout the Monday night game at Indianapolis. Wabash led 24 to 10 at halftime and held a commanding edge late to secure the win. Notable performers included Gipe and Diddel for Wabash and Quinn and Hiatt for Indiana, with refereeing by Lorinick and umpire McGee.
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Sun
Plgcomington
Ind
Wabash College
Indiad
Inet
Presbyterians
Wabash
Quinn
Hiatt
Laciang
Tor
Gipe
Shortridge High Schoo
Diddel
Indianapolis
Indiana
Ritterskampf
Freemsin
Harmison
Diddal
Maxwell
T- Quinn
Guden - Errr Gipe
E Hiakt
Williams
Wabaah
Harrison
Ritters
Kempt
Freeman
Diddell
Sprow
Wicks
Lorinick
McGee
Indianapo- Wa
Tine
Halven
MeCos
Ultann
Atendsaco
Marvin Hart to retire after upcoming fights in 1910
Louisville report says heavyweight champion Marvin Hart plans to quit boxing after a year of continued activity. He cites home life as a goal, mentions a farm near Bardstown, and notes preparations for a February Los Angeles bout with Tommy Burns. He predicts an easy win and says he is in peak condition at Santa Monica Beach.
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Louievilea
Slater
Maryn Hartle
Pueltet
Ilfe
Hart
Bardstown Pike
Tommy Burns
Los
Jack O'Brien
Tommy Ryan
O'Brien
Ryan
Tommy
Polo Drives Wildcats at Auditorium in Tuesday Clash
The Wildcats host the tee dans as Kekow’s 3 auist run since Jessup era and Bone addition shapes the lineup. Indians meet Wildcats in a likely exciting test while Holdin Higgins fails to lift Anderton. Fort Wayne edges out with solid defense and Kokomo falls at Danville as Jean shines at center.
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Wildcats
Jessup
Bone
Whildcats
Holdin Higgins
Anderton
Anderson
Tlitle Ruaher
Fort Waynes
Wark Kokomo
Danyville
Suckers
Jean
Race Results from New Orleans City Park and Across Tracks
Race results from New Orleans City Park with first through seventh events listing horses, jockeys, odds, and times. Other tracks include Fair Grounds San Francisco and Los Angeles with summaries of multiple races, horses like Goldsmith Abe Mayer Christina A Footlight Favorite and Tom McGrath noted along with times and placements.
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New Orleans City Park
Courrae
Ollever May
J. Ford
Judge Aylan
Robin Hood
Nicol
Thiet Hayes
Blucher
If. Perrett
Champ Clark
Kara
Gelling
Koerner
Thora Lee
Braz
Celling
Bensonhurst
Heffernan
Castine
Ida Davis
Daring
Ber“ety
Granada
el Team
Hon Mot
New Orleans
Fair Grounds
Goldsmith
J. Martin
Pity
Uncle Henry
Tims
Jardinierre
Radike
Mutable
Sunanta
Little Scout
McIntyre
MacBeth
Flint
Sewell
Lieber
Firth
Morry Pioneer
Brilliant
Roderick
Bob
D. Martin
Marvin
Neal
Mahogany
Francisco-Oakland
Mintao
Graham
Blota
Janice Marion
Futurity Courge
Abe Mayer
L. Williams
Cockanne
Knapp
Lady Rohasta
Raythe
Christina A
WW. Smith
Fulleta
Firth, & Teforge
L. Williama
Tom McGrath
Duganj
Lob Angeles
Ascot
Gether TD
Kent
Ed Tracy
Guo Bird
Mila
Mier
May Bowdish
Retador
Thine
George F. McNear
Borel
Prince Magnet
Charlex Green
Tme
feDantel
Bun May
Pridop
Silver Wings
Ebony
Jackson
Potrero Grand
Lucianums
Rai. Bixth
Grillo Secures Former Giant for Toledo Club
Special to The Sum reports Bill Clark joining the Soreto pall club in Toledo after agreeing to a lucrative contract. Clark will captain the team as he accepts a pivotal role, overcoming interest from Kansas City and choosing Toledo.
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Grillo
Toledo
Bill Clark
Soreto Pall Club
Gearms Tebonu
Clark
Hie Kanang
Oldfield's Love for America in Car Racing
Historic note on Barney Oldfield facing pressure from foreign promoters to tour abroad while American pride and homegrown drivers defend national racing supremacy. Mentions plans by Lanvla Cedrino Earp Sartori and others to tour with high power cars. Demogent, recent five mile record setter at Ormond, also linked to the talks.
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America
Han
Barney
King of
Choofers
Honora
Sind
Lanvla
Cedrino
Earp
Sartori
Demogent
Ormond
Sports Highlights From A Boiling Season Gossip Mix
A crowded sports page sketches leagues, bouts, and jockeys. Highlights include Young Us and Irwin’s outlaw team at Altona, Batwing Nelson on pugilists, and Jimmy Britt in town with flashy attire. Also notes on Bills Clarke joining Kansas City, Waddell and McGraw connections, and coaching moves in Omaha and Des Moines.
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Jon Arthur Irwin
Altona
Dennis Day
Boston Inn
CENTRAL POLO LEAGUE PULLEYS AND LOCAL GAMES
Disjointed lines note local industry names Miller Of and Supply Co Indiana Marble and Granite Works and Miller Tailoring Co. The text lists laundry services and club standings with Tuesday games Kokomo versus Indianapolis Fort Wayne versus Logansport Anderson versus Lafayette. Matches indicate scheduled games in Kokomo Indianapolis Fort Wayne Logansport Anderson Lafayette.
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Miller OF and Supply Co
Indiana Marble and Granite Works
Delaware Sl
Kokomo
Indianapolla
Fort Wayne
Logansport
Anderson
Lafayette
Herrera the Mexican Contender Faces Sid Horn Friday
Special to the Las Los Angeles February 6 Aurelio Herrera a near champion fights Sid Horn Friday night in Los Angeles. His unique crouched stance and a prodigious right jab make him a formidable foe while observers compare his punch to Kid McCoy’s Corkscrew blow. Herrera, American by birth, trained as a cowboy and avoids hard drinking, height 5 feet 5 inches, weight about 135 pounds, with a distinctive fighting style and sharp focus.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Atrelia Herrera
Sid Horn
Young Corbett
Herrera
Terry McGorare
Wade
Nelson
Rwnya
Duge
Mervera
Gure
Broad
Yauger
Toby Irwin
Aurelio
Young
Garbett
McCoy
Kid McCoy
Herrera Dimuser
Alein
Aurélio
Bla
Bort
Bakerfield
Aurelia
Hie
Atande
Kid Broad
Hart Burns Set For World Heavyweight Title Bout
Special to The Times Los Angeles Feb 6 Marvin Hart and Tommy Burns meet Feb 23 at the Pacific Athletic House club in Los Angeles for a heavyweight world title bout. Both men are known clever punchers, and fans expect a tough, intriguing clash.
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Marvin Hart
Tommy Burns
Sam
Los Angeles
Cal
Temay Burns
Paclic
Ay Tips
Harvard and Yale to Play Next Fall Schedule
Special to The Sun from Cambridge reports Harvard undergraduates and alumni expect the Crimson to play Yale next fall despite overseer opposition. A stadium game and a New York date for the Yale matchup are likely amid a planned seven game schedule, with Yale fixed for Saturday November 2 at New Haven.
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Cambridge
Yates
Harvard University
Crimson
Yale
New York
National Intercollegiate Foothill Hills
Harvard Ftadudtes
Harvard
Tr Ix
New Haven
Cincinnati Wrestler Defeated by Murbarger's Partner Oleson
A Cincinnati wrestler fell to Charley Oleson, partner of Murbarger, in a late match setting the outcome as a clear victory for the challenger. Oleson showcased decisive grappling moves and secured the win before a hometown crowd.
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Cincinnati
Murbarger
Charley Oleson
Catch-Wrestling Match Proposed by Lustig and Murburger
Special to The Saw covers a February 6 1905 note from Cincinnati about Max Luttheugh and Sam Murbarger backing a catch as catch can wrestling bout with 5 stakes posted and a date to be set within three weeks. Jake Snyder of Dayton represents Park Athletic Club with potential Dayton venue. If Gayder’s offer fails the match may shift to Auditorium. Two days notice to finalize date and deposits required.
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Cincinnate
Max Lustig
Sam Murburger
Intianapolis
Jake Snyder
Dayton
Neenent
Iit Ha
Park Athletic Club
Haw
Gayder
Hoppe
Slosson
Max Lutthey
Mgtest
Max Luttbeg
Sam Murbarger
W. H. Burton
New York Championship Match Set for March at Madison Square
Byyeial to the Sum, New York, reports Hopps and Slosson have secured a 18 inch balk line, one shot in balk, 50 prize, 6 point game for their third match. They meet March 31 at Madison Square Garden with Brunswick-Balke Callender as final stakeholder after Hopps won on Vignaux in Paris two weeks ago.
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New York
Witlin Hopps
George Slosson
Nile
Hoppa
Maurice Vignaux
Paris
Madison Square Warden
Brunswick-Balke Callender Company
Hala
Schacter
Barrow the fighting Hoosier manager in series of fights
The Detroit Times recounts Ed Barrow as a fierce Hoosiers manager famed for never winning a fight in five bouts last season. It notes his temper and clashes with players, including Billy Hart, plus an incident with McManus and Donovan that ended with Barrow admonishing the group and ordaining caution, then singing a cautionary ditty.
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Edi Barrow
Hoosiers
Barrow
Indianapolia
Scrappy
Ja McGraw
Coad Fellows
Thors
Billy Hart
Rome
Alto
Sandy Buson
Indianapolis
Nola
Yost
Mirabie Weta
Murrow
Fred Harlow
Shreveport
Manny
Bil Donovan
Wwe
Hopx
Donovan
McManus
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American Automobile Paeneration
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Marriott
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Leebee
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Ring
Polo
Oldfield
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Weason Geta
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Lia
Sten Fko
Patlett
Phus
Jim Corbett
Mel Coy
Jimmy Britt
Clarence Bradshaw
Peoria
Atrick
Bill Clarke
Kansas City Binea
American Association
McGraw
Bigo
Clarke
Rube Waddell
Reuben Ong
Bill Rourke
Forman Long
Des Moines
Umaha
Pishor
Tosoma
Noq
Yom Barry
Kanne City
Barry
Hood'n Sarsparilia
Hood
Miller Tailoring Company
Nymeridian
Lont
Pet. Tadianapolla
Marlen
A & OT
Danvilles
Uf Iq Anderaun
Kokomo s.Iscse Precscherenre
HBS
Aurielio Herrera
Kid Herman
Elm
Tonile Jean
Placit
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Eworthy
Laruin Hart
Luttbeg
Garth
Ernac
Rercow
McMana
George Coban
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Fency
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