Sloane Denied License After Jockey Club Inquiry
London reports Lester Reiff cleared of blame for The Scotchman II pull at Doncaster. Ted Sloane is told he need not renew his riding license next season after stewards find no violation by Reiff, Gardiner fined £25, Mills fined, and no suspicion on Rickaby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jockey Club
Lester Reiff
Richard Croker
Doncaster
Ted Sloane
Sloane
F. Gardiner
Codeman
Gardiner
C. A. Mills
Gerolstein
Liverpool
L. Reiff
Rickaby
Reiff
Beaufort
Victoria
Ted” Sloane
Lttle
Lonon
Croker
Wishard
Carlsbad
Prince of Wales
P. Gardiner
Prince
Concensus
Engand
Cudoman
France
England
Cambridgeshire
Cadoman
Beryl
Ascot
Sloan greatly surprised by unannounced jockey status
New York December 6 Jockey Ted Sloane appeared at the Hoffman House today reacting to a cable notice he had not received He said he had no official notification from the Jockey Club or stewards and would not discuss charges without a hearing He planned to leave for California after arranging his defense and awaiting proper official action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ted Sloane
Hoffman House
Jockey Club
Messrs
Gardner and Mills
California
Trotting Board Decisions Involving Expulsions From Yesterday
New York reports the National Trotting Association disqualifies several persons and horses for offenses including assault on a judge. Players named include Jamison of Delaware Ohio and Brannigan of Tiffin Ohio. Other expulsions cover multiple riders and pacers across Westfield Mass Baltimore and Ontario cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Trotting Association
George W. Jamison
Delaware
Ohio
William Brannigan
Tiffin
Columbus
A.masher
Auburn
N. Y
George R. Johnson
Mexico
Harry Gill
Pacer
Alfred
Michael Finn
BE. Pants
Mion
Fannie L
Kathleen
Pecer
John Abaugh
John Miller
John H. Swickard
M. Thomas
Osage
Joseph Pierce
Toronto
H. A. Pennock
Minerva
Mack B
Renmont
Walnut
Harry A
Scrappe
Horace
Pennock
Om Anenette
F. R. Geer
Belmont Shooters Fail to Attract Crowd at Narberth Handicap
Belmont Gun Club drew only one member to a live bird handicap at the Narberth track yesterday. The event, advertised for two o'clock, saw James Cowan present as the sole attendee, casting doubt on club enthusiasm and future shoots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont Gun Club
Narberth Track
James Cowan
Seven-Race Bennings Card Produces Four Favorites Wins
At Bennings track Washington December six favorites won four of seven races while two outsiders claimed first place. Federalist led the opener by six lengths with Impartial and others also running. The day featured large fields across four of the six furlongs and a seven furlongs handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bennings
Bill Higgins
McDermott
Ryan
Sacket
Royue
Termless
McCue
Kinnikinfe
Decanter
Federalist
Hopbrook
J. Slack
James
Salvaleta
Burns
Cogswell
Flaneur
Carsuljo
Red Spider
Curtsey
Hawk
Gray Bill
Kentucky
Uncle Josh
Tisad
Lady
Blarneystone
Tenderloin
Hollow Wood
Meen
Ginki
Pan
Ford
Alline Abbott
Ten Up
Blue Victor
Waterton
Micou
Miles
Barry
Ricesses Tevives
Mr. Nicholas
Biase
Brazil
the Rogue
Brien
Provost
Richards
Aie "Ie Try
Dandy Boy
San Luis
Lady Morita
Sen’ S Hayman
Termiess
Oneck Queen
T. Burns
Althea
Hrennen
Speedman
Toluca
Oread
Socom
Higgins
Imperialist
Hathersall
Callear
Queen Carnival
Brennen
Pate
Miss Hanover
H.michaels
Scribes See Rublin Train Ahead of Six Round Fight
At Riverside Mansion the Akron giant Gus Rublin trains hard for his six round bout with Peter Maher at the Penn Art Club. A large press turnout watched his daily exercises as scribes checked the scene, noting the intense prep work and readiness for the upcoming match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Mansion
Gus Rublin
Akron
Peter Maher
Penn Art Club
President Hart heads East for League meeting
President Hart of the Chicago Base Ball Club plans to travel east for the upcoming National League meeting next week. Discussions will cover reducing players per club, doubling umpires, and contract changes as the Players Association presents its agenda. He warns the American League risks instability by leaving the national agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hart
National League
Players’ Association
American League
Johnson
Penn Dental Championship Won by Class of 1902
The University of Pennsylvania dental department football championship was claimed yesterday afternoon by the class of 1902, securing a decisive victory over rivals and marking a notable campus achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dental Department
University of Pennsylvania
Shooting match yields Anthony sweep with flawless bird count
Four other shooters and about twenty five spectators faced strong winds that helped many birds. The big event was called off, a ten bird handicap rise paid five dollars to entrants. Anthony won first money by killing all birds, with McCoy and Blundin taking nine and second place. The main event scores show McCoy, Blundin, R G C, Anthony, and Cowan all at high levels, with Anthony dominating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony
McCoy
Blundin
Camden Faces New York in Crucial National League Clash
Camden basketball team nears end of a tough four game stretch against top NL foes. They beat Pennsylvania Bicycle Club, then lost to Trenton and Millville, and will host New York aiming to break even. Sheannith denies offering Cartright, while ex-Drexel guard Bishop debuts for Camden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Pennsylvania Bicycle Club
Trenton
Millville
New York
Baying
Jersey Stars
Gotham
Sheannith
Cartright
Shinn
Burlington
Bishop
Drexel Institute
Morgenweck
Ivins and Fritsch Tie in W W W Gun Club Match
The W. W. W. Gun Club annual shoot at Pittsgrove New Jersey saw Ivins and Fritsch tie for first with 19 of 20 targets. Both will shoot off the tie on a later date as spectators and members watched windy conditions and a 28 yard rise. The report also covers Norristown Bowling Club and several horse racing results with various named horses, jockeys, and odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. W. Gun Club
Philadelphia
Pittsgrove
N. 4
Ivins
F. Fritsch
Bonner and Graham Box in Pennsylvania Middleweight Clash
Jack Bonner the Pennsylvania middleweight champion faces Rufus Graham who also claims the colored title in a wind-up bout at Broadway A on Monday night. The semi wind-up features Howard Wilson of Wash tape and Joe Jack Williams of West Philadelphia in eliminations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bonner
Pennsylvania
Rufus Graham
Broadway A
Howard Wilson
Washtape
Joe Jack Williams
West Philadeteliminaries
Howard Matt
Central Athletic Club
Market Street
Tommy Cleary
Kid Thomas
New York
Pees
Billy Devine
George Decker
West Philadelphia
Johnny McKeever
Fairmount
Young Morrisey
Kensington
Frank Kane
Tom O'Hara
Pat Hagan
Track notes from New Orleans race day
Weather fine at New Orleans track with heavy jumpy conditions. Winners included Animosity Moroni and The Cites. First race details show six furlongs with Sere Gamp at 104, Berman 90 to 1 and 123 w 1. Flete 4to 1 8, Teenotta, hone Suh Ke Time 1.22q.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dive Scorpolette
Varro
Qrrie Goan
Eet
Wilkerson
W. J. Debos
Dale
MeJoynt
Glen Bow
G Dolly
Red Signal
Merriman
Zack Phelpe
Candle Black
A. Weber
Admetua
Monk Wayman
Wonderly
Bright Night
Phidies
Sister Fox
Helen Paxton
Village Pride
Moroni
Glen Lake
Matt Gary
T. Waleh
Acusbia
Aaron
Triaditta
Ransom
Joe Martin
Scrivener
Boland
Andes
Diana Fonso
Belle of Orleans
Hardly
Mr. Rose
New Orleans
Berman
Teenotta
Racehorse Auction Stakes Details From Annotations
A fragment lists multiple horses with prices and descriptors across several races. Items include Bush Hughes with 1 and 7/16 miles selling, Star Cotton Cake Walk and Free Hand at 101, Custine Grey Powevable Crystalline and Brown Vail at 100-102, plus names like Tom Kingsley Sireens and Divonne along with various bids and fractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bluff
Tour
Algy M
Lamina
Hand Ueeze
Joe
Duces Tecum
Bush Hughes
the Planet
Dack Martin
Hood's Brigade
Asa Major Manash
Joe Shelby
Sauber
Jim W
St. Sedna
Orrie Gick
Divonne
Ed Adack
Matin
W. J. Deboe
Hylo
Nonpareil Club Boxing Show Opens at Keystone Hall
The Nonpareil Athletic Club starts tonight at Keystone Hall Third and Girard with Freddie Snyder facing Frankie Welsh in a strong fall card. The undercard includes John Loxley versus Kid Stein and several East Kensington, Kensington, and Fairmount contestants in prelims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Hall
Third
Girard Avenue
Freddie Snyder
Frankie Welsh
Snyder
McGovern
Wernt
John Loxley
Ken
Kid Stein
John Lansing
Bully McAnany
Kensington
Eddie McCaffrey
Fairmount
Oung Mooney
Joe Donaghy
Camden
Morris Mahone
Wauage
Johnson predicts reconciliation and new rules to end bunt ban
President Ban Johnson returns from Cleveland conference with AL leaders. He states a reconciliation with the National League is possible and that new rules will be adopted, including abolition of the bunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Chicago
Ban Johnson
American Base Ball League
Cleveland
American League
National League
First Hockey Game Tonight Opens Seaso n at Ice Palace
Pennsylvania and Quaker City clash at the Ice Palace in the season opener. The contest serves as a tryout for many candidates for two seven man squads with E Wallace as captain and several players showing strong form. The game starts at 7 45 PM with 16 minute halves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Quaker City
Ice Palace
E. Wallace
Klahr
Hildebrand
Kier
W. Gardiner
Atlee
Ely
Rublin’s boxing bout lights up evening crowd at Mansion
December 17 reports a lively program at the Mansion with Rublin facing Mahoney and later Gus Dumont in a 15 minute wrestling bout. The event features local personalities like Joe McCarthy offering lunch, Billy Madden and a star-studded audience including W. H. Shields and Elwood Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Weinman
Joe McCarthy
Billy Madden
Rublin
Gus
Maher
John W. Kelly
St. Vitus
Anthony’ Reynolda
H. Walter Schlichter
Bob McCurdy
W. H. Shields
Miss Case
Elwood Smith
George Cook
Sable
W. H. Terris
Edward Johnson
Young Mahoney
Manayunk
Donnie
Ed Martin
Gus Dumont
Dumont
Ruhlin
Rubiin
Madden
Rubilu
Aleck Brooks
Martin
Bijou A. C
Jin Jeffords
Pennsylvania Bicycle Club Holds Annual Meeting and Picks Costa
The Pennsylvania Bicycle Club gathered at its clubhouse on Thirty-ninth Street and Girard Avenue after weeks of no active canvass for the presidency. Three candidates stood: M. J. Costa, Samuel Near, and William Seben. Costa won after three hours with 44 votes while William Schen received 83 votes. Directors contest results mention Jerry F. Nelli and F. Michaelson as nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Bicycle Club
Thirty-ninth Street
Girard Avenue
M. J. Costa
Samuel Near
William Seben
Bard Ht
William Schen
Jerry F. Nelli
F. (. Michaelson
Lehigh Valley Coal Team Falls to Company F 2 1
Special Telegram reports in Girardville that the Lehigh Valley Coal Company of Lost Creek lost to Company F of this town by a score of 2 to 1 this evening. Referee Sealley had trouble during the match. The game ended in a spirited contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tus Tiers
Girardville
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Lost Creek
Harris Accepts Offer for 20 Round McGovern Jordan Match
Sam Harris, manager for Terry McGovern, accepts Jim Corbett's $5,000 offer for a twenty round bout with Ben Jordan to be held in Cincinnati next February. Harris might accept a higher bid from the National Sporting Club if Jordan declines Corbett's terms, with Jordan seeking a $5,000 purse for twenty rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sam Harris
Terry McGovern
Jim Corbett
Ben Jordan
Cincinnati
Joe Humphries
Harris
Chicago
Corbett
McGovern
Jordan
Humphries
Dr. Ordway
National Sporting Club
Ordway
Pierce Will Captain Indians For 1901 Season
Hawley Pierce elected captain of the Car Male Indian football team for 1901. Pierce, a four year player with two seasons at tackle and two at full back, will lead the squad as coach Pop Warner declines Cornell's offer to coach for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Hawley Pierce
Pierce
Pop’’ Warner
Cornell
Indians
Burke to Fight Fitzgerald at National Athletic Club
Harry Burke returns to boxing after a long layoff to face Fitzgerald in the main event at the National Athletic Club on Eighth and Christian streets. The card also features a semi wind-up with Van Duin versus Cole, and Jones versus Quaile with Walker and Hughes appearing on the undercard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Burke
Tim Callahan
Industrial Hall
National Athletic Club
Eighth
Christian Streets
Evrow
Wille. Fitzgerald
van Duin
Cole George Griffith Jones
Quaile
Walker
Dack Hughes
Oat
Jack Flynn
Bob
New England Trotting Association Elects Officers
The New England Trotting Horse Breeders Association held its annual meeting in Boston at the American House. Directors elected include J. Malcolm Forbes Johan E Thayer Charles Whittemore Charles B Rackemann Jono Pn Grahem W Lansell H C Aldrich F Hall and George Van Dyke Frank J Hall elected treasurer and M Jewet clerk. Three meetings were set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Trotting Association
Boston
New England Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association
American House
J. Malcolm Forbes
Johan E. Thayer
Charles Whittemore
Charles 8. Rackemann
Jono Pn Grahem
W. Lansell
H. C. Aldrich
F. ©. Hall
George van Dyke
Frank J. Hall
Mjewet
McCabe Defeats Woods In Local Billiards Match
In John H. Cline's billiard room Woods lost to John McCabe 200 to 172 in yesterday's tourney. Earlier Eddie Burris beat Woods 200 to 118 at Pincus Levy's rooms. Tonight McCabe meets Cline, and later Woods plays at Woods and Spruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
McCabe
Burris
John H. Cline
Chestnut Street
John McCabe
John Woods
Cline
Marker
Pincus Levy
Eddie Burris
Broad and
Filbert Streets
William Rockhill
John Cline
Mer
Noted oarsman Thomas C Butler dies suddenly
Boston, Dec 6 Thomas C Butler once the New England sculling champion died at his brother’s home from heart disease. Born in Ireland, he came to Boston as a child and rose to fame in 1868 69 winning major races on the Charles River. He later served as Boston councilman and state legislator and for five years was an assistant city assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Thomas C. Butler
New England
Butler
County Cork
Ireland
West End
Cleary
Randall
Charles River
John McKeel
McKeesport
McKeel
Billy Scharff
Schuylkill River
Philadelphia
Johnson
Hosmer
Fred Plaisted
Miss Pertie Goodwin Tours Sculptor Studio
Miss Pertie Goodwin visits a sculptor's studio for the first time. She notes his clay-stained blouse and soiled hands while admiring a horse he models, exclaiming in amused disbelief at the artist's dedication.
Christmas wishes and snowy forecasts in a child exchange
A Brooklyn Eagle snippet captures a holiday exchange. Little Ronald asks what Santa should bring, Little Willie replies with a hopeful mispronunciation about snow. Willie trusts Santa to decide if snow and promises of a bicycle if not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald
Santa Claus
Little Willie
Brooklyn Eagle
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Tod Sloane
Lester Reiff Innocent
Reiff Scotchman II
Case
Ne. Case
John Mariner
Miss Grace
New York City
Board of Review
George F. Cripps
New Haven
Conn
Yaller Girl
Lucy Ned
Sloan
the Times
Belmont Shooters
Narberth
Jim Gore N
Little Sallie
Parecanios
Avatar
Charlie Daniels
Geo Lebar
Kildable
Sorrel Rose
Weidemann
Ignis
Diggs
Pauline J
Jessie Jarboe
Borden
Deceptive
Sunree
Quarterback
Riverside Manson
Mahoney
Charles Turville
Wheelman
Madison Square Garden
Henry Meyers
Holland
Germany
Camdan
Ivins and
Fritsch
Norristown Bowlers
Chester
Ersine
Norristown
Penn Club
East Fifth Street
Reider
Neneee
Fritech
MeKerman
Ruspeo
Tos Jones
Aia Stree
Aa Terres
Wwe
Automaton
Sandy Tseseaeees
Eann
Womens
Ili Gry
Cherries Sree
Eeeee Rother
Rogue
Greenwood
Charos
Oss
Lambe
Ruth Park
Seine
Shateeene
Harry McCoun Magee
Sadie S&s
Anna Darling
Broadway
Central A. C
St. James
Cincinnati. O
ST. James Assn
Elm St
Cincinnati O
Kennedy
Strang
Wereg
Hayden
Faculty
L. Smith and Hare
POUTE
Cedaki
Brenton Oglesby
Darraugh Obr
Ovene Schreiber
Kuhomuench
Mayaen Oy
Babcock
Davidson
Bennett
Brenton
Coats-Kennedy
Penn Cyclers
Omeers
Sealley
Pop
Warner
Tives
Barkel
Fitzgerald
Corina
Havana
Dalton
Vead
Sale
Corbin Co
Otis Wharf
Mass
Lobb
Bright
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