Spencer the Burlington pitcher earns Hoosier praise
The article highlights Spencer as Burlington’s star pitcher, noting his 50 games and 350 innings pitched, 7 innings per game, a 13 loss to win record of 9 and 4, and a .675 winning percentage. It praises his durability, victory in the Central association race, and scouting attention from Watkins leading to Detroit drafting him for Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Central Association
Burlington
Hannibal
Grimes
Kewanee
Hendricks
Knipner Plans Move From Auto Record Effort To Aviation
Billy Knipner in Mexico City declares he will become a professional aviator within six months after catching the flying fever from Alberto Braniff. He brought the Pathfinder from Denver to Mexico City last May and June without incident.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Billy Knipner
Alberto Braniff
Knipner
Denver
Morningstar Hoppe Billiards Match Set in Pittsburg
Willie Hoppe and Ora Morningstar are matched for a three game 18.2 balk line series in Pittsburg on February 2 and 3 with a $1000 purse and $250 posted by each player. The winner advances to a match with Calvin Demarest of Chicago.
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Morningstar
Hoppe
Pittsburg
Willie Hoppe
Ora Morningstar
Calvin Demarest
Chicago
Murphy Beats Bedell in Ten Round Bout
Tommy Murphy delivered a strong ten round decision over Joe Bedell at the Bedford Athletic Club in Brooklyn last night. Bedell was outmatched as Murphy controlled the bout from the bell with powerful combinations and solid defense.
McKenzie and Gas Kill Sold by Southern League
President Kavanaugh of the Southern league announces the sale of pitchers McKenzie and Gas Kill to Harrisburg Pennsylvania from Chattanooga.
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Memphis
Tenn
Kavanaugh
Southern League
McKenzie and
Gaskill
Harrisburg
Chattanooza
Brown backs ISU ruling in skating controversy
Everett C. Brown, president of the Amateur Athletics Union of America, announces the AAU-US will back the International Skating Union on its ruling in the Lamy case. The decision supports the Western Skating Association and signals AAU support for affiliated bodies in member matters.
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Chicago
Everett C. Brown
Amateur Athletics’ Union of America
Eastern Skating Association
International Skating Union
Amateur Athletic Union of the
United States
Lamy
Western Skating Association
Amateur Athletic Union
Donnelly Wins Six-Round Decision In Club Smokers
Young Donnelly defeated Charley Murphy by decision in six rounds at the Freddie Cole club smokers event last night. The bout was fast from start to finish with several interesting preliminaries escalating the card.
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Philadelphia
Jesse Maloney
Buck Miller
New Philadelphia Athletic Club
Maloney
Miller
Teddy
Young Donnelly
Charley Murphy
Freddie Cole
Bresnahan Fined After Laughable Basepath Mixup
Baseball tale recounts Roger Bresnahan being fined after a comic baserunning scene against the Giants. Louis Evans of the Cardinals and Bridwell share the joke as Bresnahan’s attempted steal backfires on a foul tip. Banter turns into a fine dispute, with playful taunts and lingering bad feelings.
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Roger Bresnahan
Bres
Louis Evans
Cardinals
Giants
Bresnahan
Bridwell
Roger
Evans
Manneer
Moe
Beck
Sresnahan
Top Liners of 1900 Athletic Year Highlight Greats
Six standout athletes profiled include Charles M Daniels the champion swimmer who set records, Ted Coy of Yale captain of the 1900 Yale football team and praised as a premier fallback, and Jack Johnson hailed as champion of champions in boxing and ready to meet Jeffries.
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Charles M. Daniels
Ted Coy
Yale
Jack Johnson
Jeffries
Twyman Named Sales Manager for E M F Company
Twyman, the original E M F P agent in the city, is appointed sales manager for E M F Company with Detroit headquarters and Louisville residence. R Newby and Paul Smith become district managers. The Indianapolis Motor Care agency is now handled by Mable Auto Exchange at 89 E Washington St. First 1910 cars expected soon. Officers include J A George president W R Wheeler manager R C Shaneberger treasurer and O F Shaw secretary. A first class shop garage storeroom will be operated with second hand cars in the commercial dept.
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B. W. Twyman
Detroit
Louisville
Co. R. Newby
Paul Smith
Smith
Indianapolis Motor
Re- Mable Auto Exchange
Washington Street
J. A. George
W. R. Wheeler
R. C. Shaneberger
O. F. Shaw
Langford Dominates Dixie Kid In Brief Phoenix Bout
Sam Langford faced stage fright from Dixie Kid at the Phoenix Athletic Club in Memphis. Langford’s rapid, powerful punches overwhelmed Dixie Kid, who was counted out early in the third round after lasting only part of the second.
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Memphis
Tenn
Sam Langford
Phoenix Athletic Club
Dixie Kid
Langford
Dixie
Dreyfuss Assails Camnitz Over Cuba Trip
Pittsburg January 11 Barney Dreyfuss president of the Pittsburg club condemns pitcher How ard Camnitz for riding with baseball barnstormers to Cuba. He says he did not ask Camnitz to decline and believed Camnitz refused the offer, warning he would be the biggest loser if proved false.
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Dreyfuss
Camnitz
Pittsburg
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburg Club
Howard Camnitz
Baseball Barnstormers
Cuba
Armstrong Leads Monday Bowling Set With 265
Armstrong of the Kahns topped individuals in a Manu facturers league night, scoring 265 and posting a 643 total with a 214 average. Spiecher of the Lillys took second with 235. The Kahns won team honors scoring 920 and 940 as they blanked Pat Phyg, while Lillys fell to Spades. National Autos beat Lay Cock s two games. The American Fans led but finished behind Marion Overlands by one game.
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Kahns
Leland Giants Sail for Florida Baseball Series
The Leland Giants nine strong left Chicago for Palm Beach to play a series of games and entertain winter resort guests. Afterward the team heads north, stopping at Atlantic coast cities on an eight thousand two hundred mile route.
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Chicago
Leland Giants
Nine Strong
Palm Beach
Fla
Atlantic Seaboard
Bronson and Baldwin Set for 46-Round West Side Bout
Ray Bronson and Matty Baldwin, noted Boston fighters, face a long battle on February 6 in a winner take all match arranged by the West Side Athletic Club promoters. The club recently staged a 20 round draw as part of its boxing program.
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Ray Bronson
Matty Baldwin
Boston
West Side Athletic Club
All A. A. Clubs Waive On Infielder Hopke
All American Association clubs have waived claims on infielder Hopke. It now appears Silent Bill will be shipped to a slower league. Indianapolis had hoped a hard hitting club could use Hopke for his third base play, but the other seven clubs rate him lower.
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All American Association
Hopke
Silent Bill
Indianapolis
Diamond firm reports 20 percent sales rise in 1909
The Indianapolis diamond importer notes 1909 sales up more than 20 percent from 1908, praises years of growth since 1884 except during 1907 panic, and promises continued facility expansion, quality, and customer service. Rooms 2, 3 and 4 18 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis.
Faiso Plans Jeffries Johnson Title Fight in San Francisco
San Francisco officials consider a 45 round Jeffries Johnson championship bout with promoter Jack Gleason seeking a permit. The application was sent to the police committee as Gleason promises the fight will be held in San Francisco or nearby if approved, not in East Lake City or in Nevada. Gleason says plans will proceed once the long distance permit is granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jack Gleason
Board of Supervisors
Cleagan
Gleason
East Lake City
Nevada
Young Phenomenon Blancke Signed In Sandusky
Elmer Redelle, president of the Dayton Central league team in Sandusky Ohio, announced the signing of 18 year old pitcher Clay Blancke who starred for Sandusky last season. Dal las Texas and Duluth had shown interest as manager McGuire of the Naps reportedly watched him.
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Sandusky. O
Elmer Redelle
Dayton
Clay Blancke
Sandusky
Dallas
Texas
Duluth
Blancke
McGuire
Naps
Gasoline Flaw Halts Curtiss Flight in Los Angeles Meet
Poor quality gasoline spoiled attempts by Curtiss and other American flyers at the international meet in Los Angeles. Paulhan won the first prize of 500 dollars after testing gasoline quality, while Curtiss Wilard Hamilton and others had engine overheating or failure. Today’s program includes elimination trials, starting and landing, and a Bleriot demonstration as seven machines compete for prizes. Cortlandt Bishop arrives to represent Aero Club of America.
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Los Angeles
Amercan
John D. Rockefeller
Glenn H. Curtiss
Curtiss
Rheims
Charles F. Wilard
Charles K. Hamilton
Louis Paulhan
English Channel
Cortlandt Field Bishop
Aero Club of America
International Auerinazutte Federation
Paris
France
America
Monsieur Curtiss
Parle
Europe
Madame Peulkan
Gren
Southers league meeting on 1910 schedule set in Nashville
President Kavanaugh calls the Southers league schedule committee to meet in Nashville on a Saturday to draft playing dates for the 1910 season. The meeting aims to set dates for the league games and organize the forthcoming season.
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Pittsburg
Memphis
Tenn
Jen
Kavanaugh
Southers League
Nashville
Aémt
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Coffey
Boston Nationals
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O’brien
Dan- You-Well
Howley
Spalding
John B. Foster
New York
American Sports Publishing Company
Warren Street
New York City
Obbac CO
Rector
Mar’ Co Eerie
Henry J. Heder
Dueseel
Orfer
Brown
Donnelly
Frank Gotch
Hhis
W. A. Larned
George Bonhag
Twyman
ELF. M. Company
Armstrong
Bronson and
Baldwin
AL A
Meridian St
Faisco
Makewell
Makewell Remedy CO
State Life
Indianapolis Gas CD
United
Curtiss Machine
Paulhan
Harris-Thompson CO
Fleming
Ae Tailor
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Indiana
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