Giants official warns Pirates on trade rumors
New York Giants field captain Lawrence Doyle says St. Louis and Pittsburgh trades could make the Pirates unbeatable next season. He notes Bresnahan, Koney, and Byrne would key a strong defense and offense if Koney and Oakes join Pittsburgh. Bresnahan denies reports of a $10,000 1913 offer.
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Koney
Wagner
Byrne
Carey
Donlin
Oakes
Adams
Hendrix
O’toole
Robinson
Pittsburg
National League
Roger
Morgan to Play at Kansas City
Cy Morgan who was released by the Athletics last season and refused to go to Kansas City has informed manager Charles Cahill of the Missouri club that he will report for spring training. Morgan also promises to be one good little boy and has lately been modeling and acting in moving picture work.
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Cy Morgan
Athletics
Kansas City
Charles Cahh
Missouri Club
Morgan
Moving Picture Company
Noted Missionary Priest Moran Dies in Minneapolis
Rev. Father J. P. Moran subprior of Holy Rosary convent Minneapolis died suddenly in St. Marys hospital after a week of illness. He had recovered recently and was expected to go home. Moran directed the Western Catholic mission for years and was widely known across the Northwest.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Father J. P. Moran
Holy Rosary Convent
Minneapolis
St. Mary’s Hospital
Father Moran
New Prague
Northwest
Pawnshop Owner Brutally Beaten in Robbery Attempt
J. D. Myers, owner of a pawnshop at 274 East Seventh Street, was severely beaten by ex convict Ben Schindler in his store shortly before noon Tuesday. The two fought for three quarters of an hour over a revolver Myers knocked from Schindler, in one of the most sensational assaults in local police annals.
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ST. Paul, Minn
J. D. Myers
East Seventh Street
Ben Schindler
Myers
Schindler
Cobb Denies Holdout Claims in Detroit Arrival
Ty Cobb tells Detroit reporters he is not a holdout and has not been offered a contract. He says he has spoken with Mr. Navin and expects the Detroit club will act fairly when a contract is presented.
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Detroit
Mich
Washington
Ty Cobb
Britton Defeats Nelson In Ten-Round Bout
Chicago light welterweight Jack Britton won over Frankie Nelson of New Jersey in a ten round fight at Brown's Gymnasium. Both boxers weighed 137 pounds. Nelson appeared exhausted at the final bell.
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New York
Jack Britton
Chicago
Frankie Nelson
New Jersey
Brown’s
Nelson
Change method of rating pitchers in major leagues
Chicago Dec 18 Old system of rating pitchers by win loss is abolished in the American league Ban Johnson says experts are devising a fairer scheme Some method based on hits allowed or earned runs charged will replace it Johnson notes this reflects the pitcher’s own strength not the team Secretary Heydler of the National league has also considered a similar fairer lineup
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Chicago
Ban Johnson
Johnson
John A. Heydler
National League
Ohio State Accepts Richards Resignation as Football Coach
The athletic board of Ohio State University accepted John Richards resignation as football coach. Richards left to become director of the Chicago public playgrounds.
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Columbus, O
Ohio State University Today
John Richards
Richards
Chicago Public Play Grounds
High School Opens Season with Alumni Versus Fresh Five
Coach Otto Seiler shapes a largely new basketball squad for the high school season opener against alumni led by Sig Stavrum and Ed Stavrum. Only two veterans return, captains Weisse and Dornbach, with many green players vying for spots after several were dropped for breaking training. The Friday game in the normal school gym will test the aspirants as the coach gauges potential for a stronger team than last year.
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Ed Stavrum
Bradish
Neprud
Tub’ Keeler
Moll
Otto Seiler
Weisse
Dornbach
Krause
Meinert
Garder
Verker
Gunderson
Worth
Nem Fuehlbrugge
Dickens
Zeisler
MccCahan
Frisch
Seiler
Dooin Declines Trade Of Phillies Southpaw Rixey
Phillies manager Dooin states he will not trade left handed pitcher Rixey to the Cubs regardless of Chicago manager Johnny Evers interest.
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Philadelphia
Phillies Today
Rixey
Cubs
Johnny Evers
Chicago
Bandit Escapes After Forcing Cards Game members to back room
A masked bandit with a sawed off shotgun entered a saloon near Butte Montana and forced fifty card players to the back room. After shouting at a supposed partner for not appearing at a rear door the gunman fled into the night.
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Butte
Mont
Kodji Yamada and Slosson to Clash in 5 Night Billiards
In Chicago on December 18, Kodji Yamada and George Slosson have signed a five night match starting January 6. They meet for 400 points at 18.2 balk line each evening, delivering a high stakes duel in the Windy City.
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Chicago
Kodji Yamada
Billiard Wizzard
George Slosson
Estate of John G Hagmann Probate Notice
In La Crosse County Wisconsin the estate of John George Hagmann deceased is probated. Jennie O Humbert of Fond du Lac Wisconsin has Letters testamentary. Creditors may present claims six months after December 1912 with July 1 1913 set for examination and allowance at the La Crosse Court House.
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State of Wisconsin
la Crosse County
John George Hagmann
la Crosse
Jennie O. Humbert
Fond du Lac
Wis
Badger Menace Hits Lake Forest Without Johnson
Madison Wis December 18 Allen Johnson out ill left Badger basketballers with slim hopes against Lake Forest tonight. Team officials noted the illness weakens the lineup and lowers odds of victory for the home squad.
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Madison
Wis
Allen Johnson
Badger
Lake Forest
Elimination bout sets stage for heavyweight title decision
In Los Angeles on December 18 the Palzer and Luther McCarty title dispute heads toward a New Year bout to decide who is the rightful claimant. Fans urge promoter Tom McCarty to pit the winner against top heavyweights such as Bombardier Wells Gunboat Frank Moran and others to settle the championship. A gold belt will be awarded to the Palzer McCarty winner as emblematic of the heavyweight title.
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Los Angeles
al Palzer
Luther McCarty
Tom McCarty
Palzer
McCarty
Jim Flynn
Bombardier Wells
Frank Moran
McCarey
Palzer-McCarty
May Have No More Bouts in Kenosha
Kenosha Wis December 18 the prize fight scene in town is wrapping up after a clash between McFarland and Murphy Monday night. Crime waves and crowd action sparked protests from ministers officials and residents. Pockets were picked and faces blackened in post fight rows. Chief of Police O Hara vowed to halt boxing in Kenosha.
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Kenosha
Wis
McFarland-Murphy
O’hare
Papke Returns to New York After Paris Bout Injury
Billy Papke, who earned a diamond belt in France for the middleweight title, is due back in New York for forced rest after a hand injury in a bout with Bernard. A pro match with Frank Klaus, set for Paris in March for the world middleweight championship, was postponed.
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Billy Papke
France
Nernard
Papke
Frank Klaus
Paris
Klaus
When a girl Begins to Boss a Fello n Around
A cynic notes that when a girl starts directing a man’s actions she may have decided to marry him. The remark hints at social dating norms and domestic dynamics in a light, period voice.
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