Polo League Formation Promised in Indiana West
News from Indiana outlines a planned state polo league with ten to twelve cities and six clubs. Harry Cohen calls rink owners to Indianapolis to organize with officers, schedule committee, and a two month season within ten days. Richmond and Indianapolis polo teams clash 5 to 4 as Kenworthy and Samp sel star in a fast test game drawing 1,200 fans.
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Indiana
Faat
Sam F. Marquis
Hen Kenworthy
New Castle
Indianapolis
Kenworthy
Mr. Marquis
Butch
Fred Long
Marquis
Harry Cohen
Richmond
Indians
Higgins-Hart
Lewis-McGilvary
Bone-Cunningham
Quakers
Sampsel
Frost
Tipton
D. Indianapolis
Quigley
F. R
Sampsoll van Ettan-Barker
S. R
Aner H. Kenworthy
Passorstie Gc
Eke Bie
Cness Danforth Alexander
Canfield
Honest confession from Polo player Cunningham
Referee Billy Evans recalls a polo game between New Castle and Sharon where George Cunningham admitted using his arm to guide the ball into a cage. Evans praises Cunningham's honesty, noting it as a rare correction of a mistaken call and the first time a player admitted a foul to him.
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George Cunningham
New Castle
Billy Evans
Sharon
Sharon Cage
Lewis
Pence
Cunningham
Saron
Dunny
Billy
Ted Lewis Praises Eddie Higgins as Greatest Polo Player
Ted Lewis of the New Castle team hails Eddie Higgins of Youngstown as the finest polo player before the public. He says Higgins’s deft maneuvers and control on a single skate astonish him, predicting there will never be another like Higgins and that great polo players will continue to astonish enthusiasts.
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Ted Lewis
Ted
Eddie Higgins
Youngstown
New Castle
Lewis
Higgins
Erie Seeks Admission to O P League for Stronger Baseball
Erie officials push to move from the Interstate league into the O P league, arguing the city merits a higher class circuit. President Frank Baumister notes Erie could join with Canton and eastern O P clubs if recent lease constraints ease, and promises a new stadium and improved facilities to match league standards.
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Erie
Frank Baumeister
Eric
Buffalo
Detroit
Toledo
Hamilton
Rochester
Interstate
Sandusky
Canton
Baseball Magnates Meet at Cleveland
New Castle will be well represented at the Minor leagues meeting in Cleveland Tuesday to discuss redistricting minor league territory. President A. C. Hyde will head the delegation with Scott Paisley William L. Aiken R. M. Read Frank Strodeocker J. Eddic Williams and others attending as the arbitration committee plans to assist in untangling league realignments.
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New Castle
Cleveland
A. C. Hyde
Scott Paisley
William L. Aiken
R. M. Read
Frank Strodecker
J. EddicWilliams
National Association
Neck of the Woods
O. & P. League
P. O. M. League
Central
Sharon
Youngstown
Akron
Erie
Canton
Zanseville
Zanesville
Carson
Guy
East Liverpool
Braddock
Franklin
Oil City
Morton
Farrell
National Board
Frank Carpenter
Central League
Newark
Steubenville
Smith to Manage East Liverpool Next Season
Billy Smith is tipped as East Liverpool’s manager for next season amid talks of a deal to secure him from New Castle. A possible trade of Conroy for Smith is discussed, supplying East Liverpool with a proven leader and funds to strengthen the squad.
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Billy Smith
East Liverpool
Smith
New Castle
Conroy
Union Horsehoers Fall to Sharon in Sharply Defeated 5–0
The Union Horsehoers of New Castle were blanked 5 to 0 by an amateur Sharon team Saturday night. Sharon goalie shut out New Castle while VanHorn made 76 saves. Lewis scored four goals and Gibson added one as substitutions shuffled the lineups. Referee Zieger supervised.
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Union Horsehoers
Sharon
New Castle
VanHorn
Biews
Coccks Revescress Hammond Gibson
S. R
Cummings Goodall
Fessler Welsh
H. B
Maloney Warneckie cassGheene Vets
Goodall
Weyman
Hammond
Cummings
Lewis
Gibson
Horne
Zieger
Poor Youngstown Defeated at Sharon
Sharon defeated Youngstown 5 to 3 Saturday night, with Sharon scoring two early in the first period and Woodire adding multiple goals to seal the win. Higgins led Youngstown with three goals as the visiting team pressed in defense late. attendance was 979.
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Sharon
Youngstown
Higgins
Woodike
Lon
G. Youngstown
Outeley
Higgins Woodtree
Purdue Canavan
E. Devlin McGrath
H. B
H. Devlin Pence
Belive
Quigley
Steps —Pence
Wiemert
Mee- Grath
H. Devlin
Moran
Timer—R. Hazen
Canton Triumph Over Beaver Falls 5-1 in Rough Battle
Canton upset Beaver Falls 5 to 1 as Canton rushers overran defense late. Goaltender Mallory starred with key saves while Harkins scored three and Mercer two as Thompson added one. final minutes decided the result.
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Canton
Beaver Falls
Mallory
Mercer
F. Rue. Harkins
S. R
Taylor HaPay
Harrold Carrigan
H. B
Gardner Bannon
Wasedcoce Wes Cdhory
Harkins
Thompson
Bannon
Harrold
Ostdiek
Walcott to Meet Gardner in Fifteen Round Boston Bout
Boxers Mitt Artists Joe Walcott and Jimmie Gardner are set for a fifteen round match in Boston Tuesday night. Billy Papke signs for a ten round bout January 21 before the Boston Athletic Club.
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Joe Walcott
Jimmie Gardner
Boston
Billy Papke
Hugo Kelley
Milwaukee
Walter Staunton
New York
Boston Athletic Club
Attell
Moran
Foxy Kid
Bill Squires
Australia
Squires
1908 Sporting Annual Record Book Highlights
T S Andrews of Milwaukee has issued the 1908 Sporting Annual Record book featuring records of fighters trotters pacers runners bowlers and more. It includes illustrations of prominent athletes and up to date records and is sold for 12 cents by the publisher.
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T. S. Andrews
Milwaukee
Wis
Evening Wisconsin
Polo Gossip at Youngstown Coliseum Tonight
Youngstown rises to the occasion as Polo action attracts crowds and fan fervor. George Cunningham carries one foul this season while Woodike of Sharon stands out as a top second rusher. Injuries and missing players cloud reports as New Britain slips from first place and Sox Lyons miss a game. Duggan’s appearance brings an ovation amid mystery over Menard.
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Youngstown
George Cunningham
Woodike
Sharon
John Davis
Menard
Eddie
Davis
Fred Jean
New Britain
Sox Lyons
New Brighton
Sox
Duggan
Lyons
Davis urged to sign Saunders for Mansfield game
Davis is urged by a Youngstown paper to hire Saunders, the National league half back and former prizefighter, to play against Mansfield and other top players. Saunders has defeated Fred Jean multiple times this season and rumors claimed Hart arrived in Youngstown to join a game, which proved false.
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Davis
Saunders
Fred Jean
Jean
Youngstown
Mansfield
Harrold Hardy
Eddie Higgins
East
Bob Hart
Hart
Youngston
Bobby
Polo Teams Set Next Week’s Matches Across Cities
Schedule lists games from January 7 to 11 with New Castle, Canton, Akron, Youngstown, Sharon, Beaver Falls and New Castle hosting and traveling. Akron games move to Erie due to a six day walking match in Akron.
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Akron
Erie
New Castle
Canton
Youngstown
Sharon
Beaver Falls
L. Pet
Eee
Polo Results and League Standings
Polo results from Saturday show Youngstown beating Sharon while Canton and Beaver Falls remain near the top. Standings reflect tight race with top teams separated by narrow margins.
Evening Boxing Banter and Local Tonight Schedule
Games Tonight lists Youngstown at New Castle and Beaver Falls at Akron. The column notes Joe Walcott is said to be losing his sense of distance yet still declares himself the 142 pound champion, seemingly forgetting defeats by George W. Lavigne.
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Youngstown
New Castle
Beaver Falls
Akron
Joe Walcott
George W. Lavigne
Washington Bowler Krauss Sets Gripping 20 Hour Record
Harry Krauss of Washington broke the world record for continuous bowling by finishing a 20 hour grind with an average of 195 over 118 games. He bowled 1 941 balls, totaled 31 056 pounds, and spilled 23 010 pins, watched by a large crowd as his swollen thumb and fatigue threatened the effort.
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Washington, Jan. G
Harry Krauss
Washington
St. Louis
Charley Storke
Krauss
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Claims Lasting Efficacy
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a life giving remedy. It asserts unique strength and vigor, claiming 30 years of tested efficacy with 35 cent tea or tablets from J C Wallace.
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Hollister
J. C. Wallace
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