Marquard 70 End Career as Giant Worker
The era ends for Rube Marquard with the Giants as talk of a new plan grows. Club talent drafts, equal chance, and minor league sales are discussed by Clark Griffith and other executives. Eddie Grant appears secure with the Phillies, Connie Mack's club favored for the pennant, and a crowded outfield contention looms.
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Marquard
Clark Griffith
Bescher
Oakes
Cas Par
Hoblitzell
Egan
New York
Meyers
Durham
Eddie Grant
Phillies
Connie Mack
Thomas
Livingstone
Lapp
Baker
Davis
Collins
Murphy
Hartzell
Oldring
Jackson
Goode
Butcher
Walsh
Cornell Beats Yale in Final Hockey Clash
In Cleveland on January 5 Cornell edged Yale 2 to 1 to win the final game of the hockey series after Yale had won the first two games.
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Cornell
YALE
Cleveland
Coulon to Fight Kitson in New Orleans Bout
Johnny Coulon signed for a ten round boxing match with George Kitson of New York, set for January 15 before the Royal Athletic Club in New Orleans. The Chicago announcement confirms the terms and venue for the bout.
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Coulon and Kitson
Chicago
Ill
Ty Johnny Coulon
George Kitson
New York
Royal Athletic Club
New Orleans
Nebraska seeks Morrill from Annapolis for football team
Dr R B Clapp of the University of Nebraska travels to the east to meet Athletic Director Morrill of the United States Naval Academy in an effort to secure Morrill's services for Nebraska.
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Morrill
Lincoln
Neb
R. &. Clapp
University of Nebraska
Annapolis Naval Academy
Nebraska
We Guarantee to Rent Your Room Ad Policy
The Sun offers a rental advertisement guarantee promising ten words for fifteen cents over three days and a continued run at no extra cost until a tenant is found if the initial placement fails.
The Sun Liner Columns Promise Guaranteed Results
The Sun touts guaranteed results with its liner columns. Ten words over three days cost 16 cents, offering a quick, affordable promotional option.
Marvelous array of autos on view at Grand Central Palace
New York January 6 The American Motor Car Manufacturers association and several independent makers stage their tenth annual international automobile exposition in Grand Central Palace. The eight day display runs to January 7, followed by the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers at Madison Square Garden from January 8 to 15, providing New Yorkers nearly two weeks of auto innovations and new fittings.
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New York
American Motor Car Manufacturers’ Association
Grand Central Palace
Palace
Association of Licensed
Automobile Manufacturers
Madison Square Garden
Garden
New
Sun Classified Bomber Ad Promises Ideal City Housework Helper
A ten word liner in The Sun advertises finding a best girl for housework in the city. The copy promises readiness to begin work and wear for the employer, signaling a domestic helper request.
Guarantee to Cure Men and Women at Indiana clinic
Specialist advertises cures for chronic and private diseases with years of experience. Promises rapid relief for gonorrhea, gleet, stricture, blood poisoning, lost manhood, emissions, kidney and bladder issues, liver and stomach complaints, and female ailments. Promotes electro X ray Finson light high frequency vibrators and nebulizers with free consultation.
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Indiana
Dr Wechsler Office Hours Listed at Delaware Street
Southeast corner Delawihra and Ohio streets shows office hours for Dr Wechsler. The schedule includes 9 to 11 39 a m, 1 to 4 and 6 to p m, with Friday evenings and Sunday hours 9 to 11 30 a m.
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Delawihra and
Ohio Streets
BUH BALK AT SIGNING WITH TIGERS
Ownie Bush the midget shortstop who helped the Tigers win pennants in 1908 and 1909 did not sign after talks with President Navin in Detroit. He returned to Indianapolis, asking for a stellar salary, arguing his first class work warrants top pay rather than a figure for a promising minor leaguer.
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Bush
Tigers
Detroit
Navin
Indianapolis
Willis Would Let Gen Power Of President In Motorcyclists
A special meeting of the Federation of American Motorcyclists, called by national president F. I. Willis of Springfield, will be held in New York City with the Madison Square Garden show. Willis aims to draft a new constitution placing control with a governing board elected at national conventions for three years. Another meeting is set for Chicago on Feb. 10 to act on New York decisions and bids for the 1910 convention.
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Federation of American Motorcyclists
F. I. Willis
New York City
Willis
New York
Chicago
Springfield
Central Unions Take Three From Adams Express in Bowling
Central Unions widened their Commercial Bowling lead by taking three from Adams Express. Baltlards beat Leveys two while Kingans defeated Marotts three. Water Company swept tail-enders. Piel brothers claimed one from Liebers. Centrals posted high series 941 and 983 with Willey scoring 23 and 227. Arm strong and Cobler added 226 for Marotts.
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Central Unions
Adams Express
Baltlards
Leveys
Kingans
Marotts
The
Water Company
Berndt Quits Hoosier Basketball Plans Return
Bloomington, Indiana January 5 Former captain Georgen of the Chicago basketball team arrives to coach Indiana indoor five for the season but Cotton Berndt declines to try out. He will instead focus on leading the baseball nine for spring.
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Bloomington
Ind
Georgen
University of Chicago
Indiana
Cotton” Berndt
Berndt
Dooin Named Manager of Phillies After Murray Deposed
Philadelphia January 5 Charley Doolin catcher signed to manage the National League club for one year replacing deposed William Murray after late afternoon talks with club officials over the salary for the position.
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Philadelphia
Fogel
National League Baseball Club
Charley Doolin
William Murray
Dooin
Johnson shifts to auto racing after boxing career
Pittsburg January reports Jack Johnson announces he will leave boxing for auto racing. He plans to drive in Savannah Indianapolis and Vanderbilt Cup events with a Detroit car. Johnson, weary after a theater contract and one night stands, weighs 222 pounds and will train in May in Chicago. Buck Cornelius of Pittsburg named referee. he dismisses Joe Gans as a trainer. Johnson also roasts Armstrong, saying he cannot be trusted in training quarters.
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Savannah
Indianapolis
Johnson
Chicago
Buck” Cornelius
Pittsburg
Joe Gans
Armstrong
Jeffries Must Fight His Own Style in Ring Battle
James J. Corbett argues Jeffries must rely on speed and endurance built before the bout, not be coached into a fixed plan. He praises Johnson and predicts Jeffries will win if aggressive, with longer fights favoring Jeffries though likely ending before 30 rounds.
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James J. Corbett
Jeffries
Jeff
Johnson
Johnsons Attitude On Bribery Scandal
Cincinnati January fifth. President Ban Johnson faces the baseball bribery scandal before the National Commission in Cincinnati. He previously claimed new evidence about the alleged money to umpire Klein at the Polo Grounds in October. Other players like Nealon, Pfuhl, and Stricklett also on the agenda as baseball circles await action.
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Cincinnati
Ban Johnson
National Baseball Commission
American League
Klein
Polo Grounds
New York
Supreme Court
Commission
Joe Nealon
Monte Pful
Elmer Stricklett
Cubs Seek Hank O Day For Cuban Grounds Repair Task
Hank O Day, veteran arbitrator, has been offered by Cuban baseball authorities to travel to the island for two months to prepare the playing grounds. He reported his figures last night and awaits a reply. The Cubans are eager to align with the national agreement.
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O’day
Chicago
Hank O'Day
Southern League schedule opens April 14 Little Rock
In Little Rock Arkansas on January 5 President paracated hag drafted the Southern league schedule. The season opens April 14 and closes September 17. The change eliminates Little Rock and substitutes Chattanooga, dissolving the previous eastern western division structure for a northern south division.
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Little Rock
Ark
Paracated Hag
Chattanooga
Duel Between Hildreth and Keene Horses
New York, Jan 5 Entries for the Suburban, Brooklyn and Brighton handicaps, the classiest of former years, were announced yesterday. The field centers on James R. Keene and Sam Hildreth, with little chance for others to win unless Waldo or Olambala rise. Hildreth touts Fitzherbert and King James. Keene counters with Maskette and Sweep. Suburban and Brooklyn entries mirror two leading powers, Brighton shows 24 names. Overall entries slightly above last year, but far below the sport’s peak.
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New York
Brooklyn
Brighton
James R. Keene
Sam Hildreth
Waldo
Olambala
Fitzherbert
Minit
Lawrence
Sheepshead Bay
Hildreth
King James
Keene
Maskette
Sweep
Hilarious
England
Ballot
Helmet
Diana Ken
Priscillan
Baseball World Buzz and Managerial Guesses
A column of baseball scraps notes Johnny Evers favoring Charley Dopin as Phillies manager over Kling. It reports Bresnahan and O Connor predicting 190 spring series between Cardinals and Browns and Cyrus Cobb buying 3000 acres in Georgia. Connie Mack adds comments on players and a sale of Butcher to Evansville, with talk of future star potential.
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Johnny Evers
Cub
Charley Dopin
Phillies
John Kling
Roger Bresnahan
Jack O'’Connor
St. Louis Cardinals
Browns
Cyrus Cobb
Georgia
Connie Mack
Tyrus
Athletics
Butcher
Cubs
Evansville
Ind
Lea
Bemiss Beats Thompson for City Handicap Bilateral Title
Bemiss won the city handicap bilateral championship at the Board of Trade parlors last night defeating Thompson in a tight contest. Final score 235 to 148 with Thompson needing 1 point at the end.
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Bemiss
Thompson
Board of Trade
Another football victim from Newark youth game fades
In Newark New Jersey Floyd 5 Huff a 16 year old youth football player died from injuries suffered last October when kicked at the base of the spine. Complications following the injury led to his death, adding to the season's fatalities.
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Newark
N. J
Floyd
Fuff
Huff
The Sun Ad Offers Selling Help At Low Rates
An old Sun newspaper ad urges readers to sell anything from a horse to a sewing machine. It promises quick buyers and a small cost of one cent to place a notice over three days.
Hans Wagner May Be Moved To First Base
Pittsburg at Jan 5 report says President Barney Dreyfuss weighs permanently shifting Hans Wagner to first base to extend his battering years. Wagner, a champion batsman and star shortstop, previously played first occasionally and performed adequately.
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Hans Wagner
Pittsburg
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburg Baseball Club
Hana
Berger couple wed on New Year at Cleveland home
Hennie Berger of Nappitcher and Missa Ella Winters of Cleveland were married New Year's Day at the bride's home. The couple departed for Columbus on their wedding trip and will visit Greenfield Indiana.
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Hennie Berger
Nappitcher
Missa Ella Winters
Cleveland
Columbus
Greenfield
Ind
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Fred Merkle
McGraw
Tenney
Giiff
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DR. Wechsler
Buh Balk
Matty
Christy Mathewson
NEW York Giants
Howard Carmitz
Pirates
Jack Johnson
Bays
Ring
Bob Armstrong
Wickinsen
National League
National Commission
Sandom
Kling
Chicago Cubs
Southern
Cy Seymour
Cyrus
Jack O'Connor
St. Louis Browns
Johnny Kling
Towit
Mme
Giants
Kansas City
Charles Murphy
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