Watkins Plans A A Season Schedule With April Start
Watkins of Indianapolis works on a schedule for the American Association season with a likely April 13 opening. He aims for parity among clubs, easy gate and transport, and avoidance of conflicts with Speedway events and other circuits. The spring National meeting in New York will decide schedule length amid fan sentiment against an 14 game expansion and potential impact on the World Series.
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Indianapolis
A. A
New York
Baseball World
Frisco Hold Up For Heavyweight Title Fight
In Salt Lake City on February 9 theplanned heavyweight title bout between Tex Rickard and Gleason faced delays. Negotiations shifted with county officials casting doubt on a San Francisco venue as talks paused after a conference that ended without a decision. Rickard indicated a California venue was likely but no firm site was announced yet.
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Utah
Jettries-Johnson
Orla
Sanapeteen
Tex Richard Ack Greason
Ifroth
Colma
Santee
Gleana
California
Kling Says He Won’t Be Sold as a Trade Asset
Johnny Kling, longtime Cubs catcher, declares he will not return to baseball unless treated as a human being. He resists being treated as property by owner Murphy, saying any club seeking his services must consult him first to gauge his willingness to be traded or sold. He speaks from his Kansas City billiard hall amid fan interest.
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Murphy
Johnny
Kansas City
John L Sullivan Marries Albany Widow in Secret
Reporters questioned the famed boxer about his sudden marriage to an Albany widow. Sullivan claimed the wedding was a ruse to perplex persistent rumors about his relationships with actresses. He spoke of a long childhood sweetheart, plans for a quiet life, and a European honeymoon before returning to Boston.
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John L. Sullivan
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Ireland
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Paris
Mediterranean
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Home
Shortridge Basketball Scoreline Highlights League Games
In Shortridge basketball yesterday the Grays lost to the Reds 18 to 10 while the Blues defeated the Whites 22 to 2. The results reflect a two-game slate in the local league with Blues topping Whites and Reds overcoming Grays.
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Grays
Reds
Blues
Whites
Left-Hand Drive Gains Ground In Early 1910s Debate
R E Olds of the Reo Motor Car Company cites overwhelming support from doctors real estate men collectors and motorists for left-hand drive. He predicts right-hand control will fade within a year or two as cities consider ordinances seating the driver on the curb side and favor left-hand operation for safety and efficiency.
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R. E. Olds
Reo Motor Car Company
Eastern racing dates allotted for major tracks
A list of racing schedules across Pimlico Aqueduct Metropolitan Jamaica Belmont Sheepshead Bay and other venues. Dates span April to November with venues including Pimlico Aqueduct Jamaica Westchester Coney Island Saratoga and Yonkers.
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Metropolitan Jockey Club
Jamaica
Westchester Racing Abboclation
Belmont Park
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Gravesend
Coney Island Jockey Club
Sheepshead Bay
Brighton Beach Racing Association
New York 1910 racing dates set for Aqueduct and rivals
After a final conference at the Jockey Club offices, New York racing dates for 1910 were announced. The season runs 184 days from April 15 at Aqueduct to November 15, with various tracks allotted days and seasonal fixtures. Key dates include the Futurity on August 2 and Columbus Day at Jamaica.
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Jockey Club
Aqueduct
Maryland Jockey Club
Phil J. Dwyer
Empire City
Brighton Beach
Saratoga
Brooklyn
Sheepshead Bay
Belmont Park
Jamaica
Coney Island Club
August Belmont
Schuyler L. Parsons
F. R. Hitchcrdis
Andrew Miller
P. J. Dwyer
James Butler
W. C. Edwards
W. H. Reynolds
W. A. Engeman
Boxer Foppiano Fights Seven Opponents In One Ring
Joe Foppiano recollects an 1887 amateur bout where he says he knocked out seven of eight challengers in a single ring at a Washington Street gym while preparing for a possible sheriff bid. He recalls never losing a fight, praising Jack McAuliffe as the finest lightweight and noting he fought in exhibitions at the Empire theater.
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Foppiano
Joe
Washington Street
Jes
Jack McAulffe
Empire Theater
Flynn Beats Langford In Ten Round Battle For Precedence
Los Angeles February 9 Jim Flynn the fighting fireman defeats Sam Langford in ten hard rounds at Naud Junction pavilion in a crowd of 6100. Flynn uses a relentless rush, drawing Langford’s fire and battering him with both hands as Langford struggles, pined against the ropes in the seventh ninth rounds.
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Los Angeles
Sam
Johnson
Cal
Sam Langford
Jack Johnson
Naud Junction Pavilion
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Central Unions top Kingans in Commercial league clash
In last night’s Commercial bowling league Central Unions won two from Kingans and took the first game on a rolloff 104 to 3. Water Company shut out Adams Express, Liebers swept Bailards, Pier Bros. five beat Taylors, and Marotts forfeited. Johnson led Central Unions with 246, Liebers’ Kautskey added 226.
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Marotts
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Bellers
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Sit Central Enrons Kingans
Rekabch
Miller
Gavin
Willey
I Kelly
Delaney
Donaldn
Jordan
Ut ‘Johnson
Kirkwod
Kingena
Delehanty Brothers Begin Spring Training in Hot Springs
In Hot Springs Ark on February 9 Jack Powell led the first workout at Whittington Park with Frank Delehanty as the Delehanty brothers and team friends prepared for the 1910 baseball season. Joe and Jim Delehanty were expected to join, with Joss Bradley and Bemla from Cleveland also listed for the week.
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Ark
Jack Powell
Frank Delehanty
Whittington Park
Delehanty
Joe
Jim
Joss
Bradley
Bemla
Cleveland
Forfeit posted for Indiana lightweights bout at Oakley A.C.
Ray Bronson posted $25 forfeit to guarantee weight and appearance for a Friday Oakley A C bout with Johnny Albenese near Cincinnati. Albenese posted his forfeit last week. Watts, who knocked out Boxer Sullivan, is linked to the Clifton A C card.
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Indiana
Jimmy Watt
Johnny Albenese
Oakley A. C
Cincinnati
Albenese
Watts
Sullivan
Dillon
Wap Roberts
Clifton A. C
Boxing bout Postponed After Riot At Morgan Ash Fight
Cincinnati report states Olympic A C manager Frank Maciewski postponed the Welsh versus Moore bout set for February 14 after the Morgan Ash fight riot ended with a disputed decision. Authorities have halted events temporarily.
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Frank Maciewskki
Olympic A. C
Ray Bronson
Bobby Welsh
Tommy Moore
Indianapolis
Morgan-Ash
Morgan
Saylor seeks return with Redmond after New Orleans loss
The piece reports Young Saylor wants a rematch with Jack Redmond who defeated him in New Orleans. It notes Saylor may have boxed while injured, cites concerns about the fighting club’s medical checks, and comments on promoter attitudes toward matchups.
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New Orleans
Saylor
Jack Redmond
Redmond
Stakes announced for spring meeting at Louisville
The New Louisville Jockey Club on February 8 announced its spring meeting stakes. Three new permanent events of 1,000 added money for 3-year-olds were added to bring six such stakes for that age. The Kentucky Derby runs May 10. Kentucky Lerby offers 6,000 guaranteed, Kentucky Oaks 2,500 guaranteed, and three overnight handicaps increase.
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Fen
Louisville Jockey Club
Buck Crouse Knocks Out Jim Stewart in Pittsburg Fight
Buck Crouse dominated the bout against Jim Stewart in Pittsburg. A vicious left to the stomach and a right to the jaw in the fourth round sealed Stewart's defeat as a thousand spectators watched. Crouse had already scored the first knockdown in the second round.
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Pittsburg
Buck Crouse
Jim Stewart
Crouse
Coffroth Wins Bet on London to San Francisco Reach
James W. Coffroth, famed fight promoter, reached San Francisco at 9:20 PM after betting $1,000 with a member of the National Sporting Club of London that he could travel from London to the city in ten days. He finished with a 2 hour 40 minute margin.
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San Francisco
James W. Coffroth
National Sporting Club of London
London
Butler Faces Notre Dame In Strained Baseball Clash
Butler university baseball club travels to South Bend to meet Notre Dame amid injuries to Marsh and Silvery. With little hope of victory, Butler also foresees a tough test in the following game with Wabash.
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Silvery
Wabash
Bout Off in Memphis Prompted Change of Opponents
The Tommy Devlin Phil Knight match set for February 14 in Memphis was canceled. Knight, arriving from Hot Springs, will instead face Fighting Dick Hyland or Phil Brock on February 21, according to organizers.
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Tommy Devlin
Phil Knight
Knight
Hot Spring
Dick Hyland
Phil Brock
Became Club Members In The Book Of Trade matter
Manager Carr and President Watkins joined the Book of Trade with club attorney Aquilla Jones noted as involved. The notice records Becatdent status regarding club governance and membership roles.
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Watkins
the Book of Trade
Aquilla Jones
Cooley and Dillon Box Fast Draw in Six Rounds
Cooley concedes nearly 15 pounds to Dillon but held firm at the Mitchell club last night. The six-round bout drew steady cheers as both fighters traded, with Cooley enduring Dillon’s rushes and staying upright to the final bell. Fortville’s Kid Brown defeated Lee Patterson in a neat bout, while Pat Lark drew with Tommy Dillon. Young Oliver beat Kid Lewis, and Sands beat Moore in a four round display. About 40 fans attended, and Anderson remains slated for future bouts in nearby towns.
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Jack Dillon Tost
Mitchell Club
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Cooley
Dillon
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Fortville
Lee Patterson
Pat Lark
Salome
Tommy Dillon
Jack
Lark
Young Oliver
Kid Lewis
Young Sands
Earl Moore
Young Anderson
Jack Dillon
Marion Club
Young Shipley
Terre Haute
Brazil
Tanner
Linton
Moran Sprints To Clear Win In Baldwin Bout
In Boston on February 9 Owen Moran of England and Ireland defeated Matty Baldwin in their third and deciding twelve round match. Moran used superior speed and generalship, repeatedly punishing Baldwin with sharp lefts while Matty relied on power but landed fewer scoring blows. Moran led most rounds and earned a clear verdict, echoing his performance from the previous year.
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Mass
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England
Ireland
Matty Baldwin
Moran
Matty
Baldwin
Miss Livingston Faces Surprising Challengers at Empire
Miss Cora Livingston world champion woman wrestler fights fresh rivals at the Empire as engagement week continues. Local standout Miss Hastings, accompanied by her brother, proves a stiff test, nearly pinning Livingston in ten minutes before a rematch offer secures Hastings as tonight's opponent.
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Empire
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Indianapolis
Bessie Hastings
Miss Hastings
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