Slavin and McAuliffe Face Irish Farewell Before Visit to America
McAuliffe and Slavin, cleared of conspiracy charges after the Ormonde Club melee, plan to return to Ireland with trainer Billy Madden. McAuliffe will spar Charles Mitchell at the Pelican Club benefit organized by Richard K Fox, while Slavin contemplates future bouts in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HY Dunlais
McAuliff
Slavin
Ormonde Club
Pugi- Het
Billy Madden
McAuiliffe
Charles Mitchell
Pelican Cint
MecAcliffe
Efert
Home
Han
America
McAuliffe
Slavin Changes Mind Fight Corbett in California
Frank P Slavin says he only received acceptance of his terms from the New Orleans duo and accepted a £200 offer from the California Athletic Club via Thompson to fight Corbett in March after missing February travel. He prefers California for money and climate. A separate notice from the Missouri Gymnasium and Athletic Club St Louis announces no wrestling or boxing tournaments for amateurs beginning February with medal prizes and weight classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lospex
Frank P. Slavin
Dey Liat
Corbett
New Orleans
California
Missouri Grimnasium and Athletic Club
St. Louis
Cymnaxium
Turner Society of Good Stoning
Grant-Hran Fight Scheduled Monday Night
A boxing match between Grant and Hran is set for Monday evening at an undetermined New Brighton or Brazer halls venue. Both fighters are in active training and considered evenly matched, with betting favoring Grant. Police interference prompts secrecy about the exact location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braveh
Dex
New Brighton
Brazer
Grant
Remarkable Recovery Of Onondaga The Famous Stallion
The stallion Onondaga, a prized sire at MGrathiana Stud, reportedly regained sight after an eye operation performed with chloroform and needle punctures. Vets warned blindness or death, but the horse reportedly persisted, wore bandages, and later opened his eyes, astonishing observers and boosting his legend in equine history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onondaga
Telagham
Milton Young
M'Grathiana Stud
Tis County
Young
M'Grathiang
Mr. Young
Sut
Joce Dane
Mir
Laster
Sarilipz
Leomington
Yire
Harvard's Position Severs Ties With Old Leagues
Harvard will not return to the old intercollegiate leagues after leaving last season following a Princeton defeat. The Crimson notes Harvard's stand stems from distrusting league quarrels, and recent events confirm the decision to stay out. Barns received a bond refund after a failed jump with Brodie, who sailed to New York, leaving Burns planning a U.S. visit for hoped reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dec
Harvard
Yall
Springfeld
Princeton
New York
League
The
Daily Crimson
Texpox
Tommy Barns
Steve Brodie
Forth Bridge
Brodie
Steve
Burna
America
Loesprinc
Baseball Affairs in Cleveland Johnson Case Not Yet Settled
A Telegraph report from Cleveland outlines the unsettled dispute over Mr. Johnson and the Players League. It notes the Cleveland League Club’s stance of paying nothing yet and suggests a scaled down future offer from the League, with negotiations ongoing and no final decision.
Trouble Over Park Rent Splits Allegheny Football Members
Local football players face a rent dispute at Exposition Park as the Allegheny Athletic Association demands all League team members join the general organization before paying rent through March. Directors and a committee consider the condition and plan an immediate meeting to settle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Athletic Association
Exposition Park
Athletic Association
C. D. Thompson
The
Dawson
Mr Prince’s Latest on the Players’ League Plans
New York reports President Charles F. Prince of the Players’ League and J Earle Wagner of the Philadelphia club spoke with reporters. Prince says the league will continue next year with six clubs Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago Cleveland and Cincinnati. He claims not to fear Spalding or Thurman and hints at an Association franchise, though others doubt his stance.
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New York
Charles F. Prince
Moston Players’ League
J. Earle Wagner
Philadelphia Players’ League
St. James Hotel
Prince
Players’ League
Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Spalding
Thurman
Association
P. L
Mr. Prince
Lary Sheshan
Joe Priddy
Joe
J. M. Ward
A. G. Spalding
Mr. Bonding
Ed Hanson
Pittsburg
Prec Taral
M. F. Dwyer
Dockey Hamilton
Phil
Belmon
Natherwal Forte
Giebe
New Fork Weorta
Soprane
Langdon
George Fordham
Newmarket
Hamilton
Garrison
Hayward
Murphy
Legal Meeting Sets Plan for Local Baseball Club
Local magnates prepare for a formal session tomorrow to decide how to organize the new club. O Neil favors a limited stock company while P L backers press for an ordinary charter. attorneys govern the debate on dividends and legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.L
N. L
O'Neil
P. L
Leading Baseball Magnates Discuss Syracuse Deals in New York
In New York a group of prominent baseball men including J Earle Wagner Charles T Priore W Thurman and E M Barnes gathered at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to negotiate a possible purchase or sale of the Syracuse club as the American Association Conference weighs expansion. Thurman Frazier and Barnie explored terms while Thurman cautioned the outcome depends on price and time. The talks aim to keep small cities like Rochester and Syracuse from joining the circuit.
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New York
J. Earle Wagner
Philadelphia
Charles T. Priore
Boston
W. Thurman
American Association
E. M. Barnes
Messrs
Rochester
Syracuse
Thurman
Frazier
Thorman
Kaufmann
Kaufmanns
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Kaufmann Bros
Theo
Kaufmanes
Kaufmanna
W. PT. Cross
Church of God
S. McLaren
Arch Street
M. E. Church
J. T. McCrory
Third Io
Gordon Stewart
Southside Presbyterian Church
G. G. Skinner
A. M. E. Church of
Cannons
M. M. Sheedy
St. Mary's Church
G. W. Jenkins
Merrill M. E. Caureh
Schnerr
Evangelical Protestant Church
Sunday School Board
Charles A. Clark
McCandless Avenue Presbyterian Church
Turner
U. P. Church
Andrews
M. Hangartner
George
Congregational Church
Kaufmaons
Princeton College baseball tryouts and indoor track setup
Captain Dana issues notice for students to submit names for the Princeton College baseball team. Indoor cage practice begins after Christmas vacation with a newly improved cage and a fast indoor track. Rumor says Durrell may withdraw after four years at center field, leaving two positions open for new players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeroxs
N. J
Dana
Princeton College Baseball
Durrell
Tony
Rine McMillan
Conenen
A Strange Telegram From Burnham to Hanlon
The New Haven manager Burnham sent a telegram asking Hanlon to sign for next season and meet to arrange details. Hanlon replied he is prepared to play and manage the Pittsburgh club, while observers speculate on wire pulling and humor in the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnham
Hanlon
W. W. Burnham
New Haven
Hanson
Pittsburg
Barnham
Harpham
Wanderers
Steeplechase Pedestrianism At Manhattan Club Meet
Two mile steeplechase at the Manhattan Athletic Club grounds ends with N Y Young defeating George in a close race as Conrad Marks poorly trained. The first mile logged 1 9 1 2 seconds. Young finished ahead by about 50 yards in 10 minutes 0 0 25 seconds. The ten mile championship followed, won by H P Cowell of M A A C with Conett and Young close behind in a race finishing about one fifth of a mile apart. Cowell’s time 65 minutes 22 45 seconds.
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New Youk
A. B. George
N. T. Young
Conrad Marks
Manhattan Athletic Club
Arthbictic Union
Young
George
P. Cowell
Conett
Western Football League Club Secretaries List
At the request of several players the names and addresses of secretaries of clubs in the Western Football League are listed. Named offices include Allegheny Athletic Association E B Dawson 4 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh Homestead J F Jones Homestead Shaner William Strang Yohorhany post office Westmoreland County Braddock David Melville Hraddock Allegheny Thistle Thomas McEwen 16 Columbia Place Allegheny Eureka A Goldby 42 Snyder Street Allegheny MccDonald Towers Peter Irvine McDonald Pa McKeesport Harry Lilly McKeesport Lawrenceville Joseph Ardle Camelia Avenue Eighteenth Ward East End Andrew Liddell 419 Shetland E E Secretary and Treasurer George Macpherson 48 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh.
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Western Football League
Allegheny Athletic Association
E. B. Dawson
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Homestead
J. F. Jones
Shaner
William Strang
Yohorhany
Westmoreland County
Braddock
David Melville
Hraddock
Allegheny Thistle
Thomas McEwen
Columbia Place
Allegheny
Eureka
A. Goldby
Snyderstreet
MccDonald Towers
Peter Irvine
McDonald, Pa
McKeesport
Harry Lilly
Lawrenceville
Joseph Ardle
Camelia Avenue
Eighteenth Ward
East End
Andrew Liddell
Shetland Ete
E. E
League
George “Macpherson
Columbias Crown Football Champions
The Columbia Athletic Club defeated the Kendalls 40 to 0 to clinch the District football championship. The game featured two 30 minute halves as Columbia dominated on offense and defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbias
Dispatch
Columbia Athletic Club
Kendalls
Etate Billiard Tournament Record Shows Seven Players
The table lists wins and losses for seven billiard players in the Etate tournament. It details each competitor's performance through a series of matches, highlighting overall balance between defeats and victories.
Lightweight Tommy Warren Visits Indianapolis Offering Rematch
Tommy Warren, famed for knocking out Tommy Muller in New Orleans, arrived in Indianapolis and offered Muller a rematch at any age or place for any stake. The former contender proposed an immediate bout to settle their rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Tommy Warren
Tommy Muller
New Orleans
Miller
Steinitz and Gonsberg Draw Third World Chess Game
The third game of the Steinitz Gonsberg world championship match at the Manhattan Chess Club ended in a draw. Steinitz has one win and two draws so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manhattan Chess Club
Steinitz
Falseman Signs to Wrestle Doubleday at Catch Weight
J. W. Falseman of Duquesne agrees to wrestle Doubleday at catch weight. The match is set for next Saturday evening at 8 o'clock at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Falseman
Duqresne
Doubleday
Falseman
Syracuse Club Quits American Association in Deciding Move
The Syracuse ball club withdraws from the American Association amid speculation on management and entanglements. Ed Hanson is cited as manager for Pittsburg, while exhibiting fatigue with the Johnson Prince scheme and related baseball intrigue.
Trinidad Becomes Key Coal Depot for Texas Gulf Ports
Trinidad Colorado stands as the nearest important town with major coal fields for Texas Gulf ports and serves as a distributing point for a large territory. Contact Trinidad Land and Improvement Co. for information. Also notes on clothing, whiskey, and holiday goods from Pittsburg merchants and outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Colorado
Texas Gulf Ports
Trinidad Land and Improvement Co
Rindad
Col
May French Sheldon to lead African expedition solo
Mrs. May French Sheldon plans to head an African expedition alone, with Arab and Black attendants and military protection, aiming to study native customs for a forthcoming book. She will sail from England in February, reach Zanzibar and Mombasa, and spend about three months in the interior under personal leadership. She will be the only white woman in the party, with a stenographer left at the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Henry M. Stanley
Sheldon
England
Zanzibarr
Mombassa
Mount Kilimajaro
James G. Blaine
Stanley
Marvin and Palace bread by Marvin’s crackers headline Pittsburg sale
The local market buzzes about Marvin’s crackers and Palace bread, fresh daily from large ovens. Wagons deliver to city grocers while a vast factory output feeds Western states. promotions urge customers to try the products and other holiday goods in stock at Gusky’s, Kauppmann’s, and Hauch’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Union
Marvin
Maine
California
Marvin's Palace
Thiu
Local Industry Worker Praises Medical Treatment
Peter Elder of McKeesport testifies to rapid relief after treatment by Drs Copeland and Blair for chronic catarrhal troubles. He details years of headaches, nasal blockage, coughing, stomach distress, and sleepless nights, reporting substantial improvement and recommending the doctors. Additional patients from Braddock Chicago Junction Hulton Eckhart Mines and nearby areas are named as references.
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Peter Elder
Elder
Dru
Copeland
Blair
D. Copeland
Dra. Copeland & Blair
Howe
Thomas C. Hooper
Braddock
Jacob Altmeyer
Risher
John Wright
Chicago Junction
Lottie J. Forker
Arch Street
Filson
Wcwannonsburg
Williams
Hickman
Harry Philims
Hulton
Henry Rose
Eckhart’s Mines
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Young Corbett
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Frim
Tulland
Sill
National League
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Tebeoan
McKean
Alverd
Seward
Radford
Delena
Stricker
Knauss
Twitchell
Bakely
Zinner
Abont
Morrow
Darrell
Sporting Nites
Purteburg
Mt1l
Morris Park
Montague
Murphy Camping Club
Paixrce
Jomnson
Mr. Nimick
Pitcairn’s
Wood Street
Trinidad and the Gulf Ports
Pitrspurn Combination Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Court House
Casey
T. D. Casey & Co
Liberty Street
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H. M. Stanley
Ministers OF the Gospel
D. Fave
BR. A. May
Akron
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Williamsport
H. M. Swartz
Alexander Parks
Martinsburg
W. Va
P. K. Hughes
Wilkinsburg
William
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Soxs
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Ewerry
Filth Ave
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Water Street
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Ussu
Hauch’s
Fifth Ave
Wrsu
Guskky’s
Iron City Brewing Co
Slager
Dox
Groetzinger
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Hwo
Wesstteers
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West Virorxia
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Copeland & Blatr
Siath Avenur
Pitts Pa
W. H. Copeland
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Padel
Adies
Actonof
H. HH. Weedon
St. del
A. J. Potter
Old City Hall
Emin
Fars
Serge
Cooter
Stevens Chair Co
Sixth ST
H & C. F. Ahlers
Merchant T. RS
Smithfield Street
Telev
Tropics
J.G. Bennett & Co
Jacqueminot
Ms la France
Marechal Neil
Mermet
Bride
N. Patterson
Trinity
Hofnece & Sox
Sixth Avenues
Chickering
Lindeman
Stuyvesant
Henricks Music Co., Ltd
Palace and Bridgeport Organs
Dutan
Dickson
JOS. Fleming & Son
Pittsburg, PA
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Det-Ussa
Rockers
Pickerings
Col. Penn Avenue
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