Graney Judges the Big Fight in Salt Lake City
Tex Rickard left Boston claiming Salt Lake City was chosen for the bout to honor mining and smelting interests. Eddie Graney, once a promoter’s ally, was to judge the pugilistic merits of Jim and Jack, with Johnson’s manager George Little confirming Graney’s role. The piece notes Graney’s denial and hints at political maneuvering behind the fight.
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New York
Tex Rickard
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Rickard
Eddie Graney
Jim
Jack
Graney
George Little
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Major league meetings spark major trades in New York
Baseball magnates and managers converge in New York for the annual major league meetings with anticipated big trades. Rumored moves include Heine Zimmerman for Bob Spade, Kling to Philadelphia for a top pitcher and cash, Nic Clark to Detroit, Tom Jones and Jim Delehanty moving, Elberfeld to Washington, and White Sox recruits to be sold. Pirates seek Koney as Konetchy possibility looms. Dreyfus may land Konetchy if deal succeeds.
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New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Heine Zimmerman
Garry Herrman
Bob Spade
John Kling
Philadelphia Nationals
Kling
Nic” Clark
Cleveland
Detroit Tigers
Tom Jones
Tigers
Jim Delehanty
Norman Elberfeld
New York Highlanders
Washington
White Sox
Comiskey
Pirates
Koney
Pittsburg
Cardinal
Dreyfus
Konetchy
Pirates Consider Trade for Koney After Bresnahan Pause
In Philadelphia a local race prize is announced as William McCoach presents a silver cup for the Thirtieth Ward Christmas Day Marathon. Haverford College names Edwin Levin captain of next year’s football squad after a tense vote and two decisive rounds among the candidates.
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Levin
Haverford Haverford
Edwin Levin
Haverford College
L. A. Post
Jeffries Johnson Fight Promises Record Setting Pay
The winner's hourly income for the Jeffries Johnson bout could top all time highs, surpassing Rockefeller and rulers. With a forty five round match of three minutes each and one minute rests, the theoretical pay exceeds any similar period world earnings, even before film concessions. Other major bout purses listed include Nelson Gans and Jeffries Fitzsimmons among several noted.
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Jeffries
Nelson-Gans
Jeffries-Sharkey
Coney
New York
Britt-Nelson
Frisco
Corbett-Sharkey
Cobb Hits Revised Home Runs in league batting update
The American League corrected Tyrus Cobb of Detroit for nine home runs instead of seven and 33 two base hits instead of 35 after yesterday’s official batting averages release. Cobb still leads the circuit in batting.
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Chicago
Tyrus Cobb
Detroit
McGill Becomes Denver Baseball Club Owner
James McGill nephew of the late Pittsburg Phil acquires ownership of the Denver Baseball club through inheritance of part of his uncle’s fortune. Wigg Miss Caustique comments on her feelings for Saphedde, and a playful exchange follows about Saphedde’s appeal.
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James McGill
Pittsburg
Phil
Denver Baseball Club
McGill
Wigg
Baseball Pitcher Faces Bumpy Ride From Luxury Curves
A commentary notes that while luxury may feel pleasant a fall can be painful and in baseball even a pitcher who hides curves can still play a straightforward game.
Experts Score New Football Injuries This Year
Jim Hogan and Bill Edwards say a new game is responsible for many injuries this year. They argue rule changes and play style increased risk across leagues and youth programs.
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Jim Hogan
Bill Edwards
Football rule revisions spark open yet close game debate
The discussion centers on the forward pass and neutral zone concerns as experts from Yale Princeton and others weigh safety versus liberalized play. Hogan argues the neutral zone increases risk by delaying hits and widening openings while Edwards backs a stance with Hogan as key proponents amid calls for looser play.
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Jim Hogi
Deauty Streat Cleonive
Missioner
New York City
Edwards
Princeton
Hogan
Hog
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