Major League Clash Looms Over Protective Association
The upcoming 7th National League meeting in New York signals a potential clash with the American League led by Ban Johnson. Johnson threatens to shift players and enforce a protective alliance stance if a satisfactory national agreement isn’t reached, while NL magnates resist and claim financial strength to wage any needed war.
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Ban Johnson
American League
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Chicago
James A. Hart
Cleveland
Charles A. Somers
Protective Association
Association
Harry Tyler
Charles L. Zimmer
Hugh Jennings
Soden
Boston
Rogers
Philadelphia
Brush
Cincinnati
John I. Rogers
National Leaguers
Johnson & Co
Stallings
Detroit
Drexel Basketball Schedule Announced for Winter
Drexel Institute manager White reveals this season's schedule with games against Dickinson Bucknell and Penn State. The slate is expected to be among the toughest Drexel has faced, featuring December matchups at St James Hall against Brown Preparatory School Roman Catholic High School Pennsylvania and Eastburn Academy. January 4 includes La Salle College at the same venue.
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Drexel Institute
Dickinson College
Bucknell University
Pennsylvania State
Drexel
Brown Preparatory School
St. James’ Hall
Roman Catholic High School
University of Pennsylvania
Eastburn Academy
la Salle College
St. James
Ta Salle College Tops Friends Central In Opener
Ta Salle College basketballers defeated Friends Central School 35 to 18 yesterday at St. James Hall in the opening game for both teams. Friends Central played a better game than the score indicates and had they used more care in passing perhaps the result would differ.
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Ta Salle College
Friends’ Central School
St. James’ Hall
Friends’ Central
Saar
Kid McCoy to wed Marguerite Corneille in London
Special telegram reports boxer Kid McCoy may marry Marguerite Corneille the French singer and dancer at Tivoli Music Hall in London on Christmas Day. McCoy recently met Corneille and is said to escort her during his stay at the Hotel Dee and plan further performances after potential fights with Australian Ryan.
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Kid McCoy
Marguerite Corneille
Tiveli Music Hall
Miss Corpeille
Jim Corbett
New York
McCoy
Corbett
Mise Corneille
Hotel Dee
Ryan
O:eorge Ever
Camden Meets New York In Key National League Game Tonight
The Camden National League basketball team hosts the wandering New York squad for a standout late season clash on the Camden floor. Camden has shown improvement since last week’s hard series began, adding excitement to the matchup.
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Camden
Wanderers
New York
Maher Training To Meet Ruhlin Ruhlin Bout Closer Says Maher
Peter Maher’s camp in West Chester reports the Irish champion trains harder for a match with Ruhlin. Manager Peter Lowry cites confidence and improved form as the bout nears, with Maher aiming to dominate the Akron giant.
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Ruhlin
Peter Maher
Westchester, N
Peter Lowry
Camden and New York Ready for Showdown in League Race
New York appears fit to challenge Camden for second place as Camden hopes to have Cartright back tonight after illness. Camden strengthened by improved form and extra seats arranged by manager Morgenweck, with Philadelphia and Camden crowds expected to attend.
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Cartright
Millville
Philadelphia
Morgenweck
Penn Bikers Shuffle Lineup for Trenton Clash at Battery A
Pennsyl vania Bicycle Club alters its lineup after poor showings against Bristol. Keene becomes Deal's forward mate, Al Geddes guards alongside Thomas, and Lang takes center. Possible further changes before next Bristol game. Covenant Gul to face North Philadelphia for second team title.
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al Geddes
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Lang
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Eas
Havig
Millville
Covenant Gu'l
North Philadelphia
La Salle Opens With Victory in Season Opener
La Salle College defeated Friends' Central School 85 to 18 at St James Hall in the season opener. The Friends' Central squad showed rough play at times but was overmatched on offense as La Salle pressed and built a large first half lead.
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St. James’ Hall
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Friends
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Ou Costello
Esas M. Wedvetite
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Michel Devine
Bellera Farley
Tako
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Muiler
Gill
Merce
Conta
La Salle Second Defeats Friends Central Class Team
In a preliminary game at St James Hall yesterday La Salle College second team beat the 1902 class team of Friends Central School 25 to 0. The Friends' Central side failed to score any points as the La Salle defense shut them out.
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Maher and Rubblin Set for Penn Art Club Fight Tonight
The article outlines plans for a boxing match at the Penn Art Club on December 17 featuring Maher aiming to beat Rubblin and pursue a title shot versus James J. Jeffries. It notes Maher weighs about 190 pounds and will weigh a lighter target entering the ring, while Rubblin trains in private with promoter Billy Madden signaling a novel punch and a strong turnout for seats.
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Lowry
Rubblin
James J. Jeffries
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Ruhiin
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Akron
Roblin
Rublin
Philadelphia
Ohio
Billy Martin
Big Ed Martin
Billy Madden
Madden
Gus
Kid McCoy
Billy
Agi
Ee Senne
Snyder and Welsh To-Night At Noopareil Club Fight
The article previews a boxing bout between Snyder and Welsh at the Noopareil Athletic Club on Third Street and Girard Avenue. Both fighters are noted as clever with mitts and have earned distinction, with high expectations for a strong wind-up.
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New Noopareil Athletic Club
Iksnes
Third Street
Girard Avenue
Ringe
Seanaes
Pelee
di Tela
Joba Aeate
Kensington
Trotting Board Decisions Reported at Day’s Session
The National Trotting Association Board of Review announced decisions in multiple cases from December 7. Fines, suspensions, and releases were issued or denied for racing conduct including substitutions, holding horses back, and non payment of entrance fees. Notable actions involve Roy Wilkes, Monopole, the Kent and Queen Anne County Fair, and several clubs and individuals across New York New Jersey Maryland and Connecticut.
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National Trotting Association
George D. Robens
Grand Rapids
Mich
Lexington
Roy Wilkes
Ed Geers
Theodore T. Maxfield
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N. J
Monopole
Westfield
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Maxfield
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Tolchester Beach
Board of Review
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Goshen
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Toboggan
Bessie Bonehbill
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D. W. Maloney
White Plains
Utica Park
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Norwich
Conn
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Clark M. Smith
Frank Carrol
John Lannon
Woonsocket
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Frank W. Hard
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George J. Reiff
Bethlehem
W. Newell
Syracuse
Machan & Cherry
Paterson
James Galloway
Jockey Lester Reiff Comment on English Club Decision
Lester Reiff spoke in New York on December 7 about the English Jockey Club’s ruling. He praised the stewards as fair, said exoneration was expected, and dismissed talk of Croker suing the club or himself pursuing action.
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Lester Reiff
Jockey Club
Sloane
Croker
Mr. Croker
M Phee Named Manager Of Cincinnati Baseball Club
John T. Brus announces that John Alexander McPhee, formerly second baseman, will manage the Cincinnati Base Ball Club next season. The contract with the club president was signed yesterday after McPhee traveled to Indianapolis following a telegram confirming plans for the team’s leadership.
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John T. Brus
John Alexander McPhee
Cincinnati
Pew
Philadelphia and Reading Relief Association November Benefits
The November 2000 statement shows total benefits of $14 073.75, including $923.85 for deaths, $4 127.10 for accident disablements, and $5 027.80 for sick disablements. Eleven death claims were paid, with three due to accidents and eight from natural causes. The month recorded 735 new cases.
Chicago Football Captain Chooses James Henry for Next Year
The University of Chicago football team elected James Henry as captain for the next season. Henry plays right halfback on this year’s eleven. C K Dietz was re elected captain of Northwestern University football team tonight.
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University of Chicago Tonight
James Henry
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C. K. Dietz
Northwestern University
Crack Cyclists Meet Tonight at Madison Square Garden
New biocycle track in Madison Square Garden set for a severe test tomorrow night as top cyclists including Jimmy Michael prepare for a major struggle to regain laurels. Fastest motors to be used and experts hope friction will be tamed by skilled craftsmanship.
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Madison Square Garden
Jimmy Michael
Kansas
May bar Sloane here
A telegram report notes Ted Sloane faces likely ban from riding in England and probable denial of a U S license. Racing figures expect the Western Turf Congress to align with the English Jockey Club, ending his career on U S tracks unless vindication occurs.
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Ted Sloane
Jockey Club
England
Sloane
English Jockey Club
Western Turf Congress
Congress
Turf Congress
English
Only One Favorite Won in New Orleans Race
Weather in New Orleans was fine as Wonderly was suspended pending an investigation of his ride on Ep in a lumpy slow track.
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New Orleans
Wonderly
Stinson and Elkes set pace in 15 mile bicycle duel
The piece details a planned 15 mile race between Will Stinson and Michael rivaling past records. It notes Stinson’s previous feats, including surpassing Elkes by 407 yards in a paced hour, and his continued training in Baltimore with reports of fast miles.
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Elkes
Bostonian
Httle
Jimmy
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Sims Knocks Out Finnerty in Canton Bout
Capton Ohio December 7 Art Sims of Akron defeated Squirrel Finnerty at the Canton Athletic Club. Finnerty was in trouble in the sixth round but survived until Sims delivered a knock-out blow in the eleventh round.
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Ohio
Canton Athletic Club
Art Sims
Akron
Squirrel Finnerty
Sims
Finnerty
Oo Finnerty
Shooting Matches at Gloucester Gen Club Grounds
Gloucester City December 7 a large crowd gathered for live bird shooting at the Gloucester Gen Club. In the first twenty third match George Horneff of Camden defeated Frank Berkelbach of Gloucester, though Berkelbach shot well. Benjamin Martell of Mantua beat James McQuaid, Gloucester’s crack wing shot, in the second event. A sweepstake followed as birds proved lively and difficult to impressed.
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George Horneff
Camden
Frank Berkelbach
Belther
Benjamin Martell
Mantua
James McQuaid
Rhode Island
Geo Jornes
Keibach
Winners and placings from Bennings track three mile race day
The Bennings Jockey Club meet closed with four favorites winning as a wave of luck favored top horses. Notable results include Charentus winning the first race and Sadie S taking the fourth, with a mix of longshots and favorites in the day’s six races. The main feature, a three mile maximum, remains the East’s only distance race this season.
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