League case unfolds as Ward suit looms for 1870
Geor ge Duyster and colleagues outline the New York Baseball Club’s anticipated case against John Ward. They explain contracts for 1870, the Brotherhood's risks, and why players may be blocked from other leagues while remaining hopeful the court upholds the regular NL agreement.
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Duyster
New York Baseball Club
Ward
Fittsburg
Teemer
Digpatcr
New York
Geo. F. Duyster
Messrs
Dispatch
National League
India
Sted Ander Euaneeet
Hhlan
Ris
Siemens
Anata
Brotherhood
Ttthe
Janaee Magnetics 59 Sucions
Mr. Duyster
Sses
Club Officials Decline to Discourage Move to Brotherhood
Local players club officials express astonishment at farmers plans to join the Brotherhood. W W Kerr, treasurer, says strong financial backing exists and the club will proceed. Secretary Potter confirms readiness to act despite risks, noting the new grounds will begin soon and Pisburg should not be discarded.
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Brotherhood Club
W.W. Kerr
Potter
Potter I Jiy
Pisburg
Istotes
Philadel Sateen
Teemer Calls For Clear World Sculling Championship Plan
Sculler John Teemer argues the title should be decided by a formal arrangement. He notes challenges from top oarsmen after Searle’s death and says a single bid from a Boston offer could crown the world champion. Teemer insists all challengers must race under equal terms to avoid multiple winners.
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John Teemer
Australia
Searle
Boston
Wbe Bean
Ap Ostuman
Tim
O'Conner
Hanlan
Sepposs
Gareman
Cman Ie
Kemp
Stoneberry
Hanes
Sam
Conner
Hanian Ouet
Abamos B. Teer Buston
Etlean Waters
Osraman
Thayer
Local Champions Lead Live Bird Shooting at Brunot Island
A first class live bird shooting tournament at Brunot's Island drew 35 entries for the 1%-third shoot with an $8 entrance fee. Davison, Hunter, Richardson and Crow led in prizes as Mesars E E Shaner Davison Crow and Rickardson organized a smooth event with strong entries across several bird categories.
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Brunot’s Island
Mesars
E E Shaner
Davison
Crow
Rickardson
Hunter
Races at Elizabeth Reported With Mixed Results
New York December 17 report from Elizabeth racing shows multiple divisions with non-winners and allowances. Amos Oret leads early, Battersby places, and betting figures vary across races. Glendale and Bath Crab appear among finishers with several others noted in unclear betting lines.
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New York
Elizabeth
Amos
Little Barefoot
Battersby
Lorris
Australits
Aande
Glendale
Bellwood
Sindh
Raroma
Golden Reel
Theodosius
Pee Sees
Tod
New Orleans Winter Meeting Opens With Fast Track Racing
December 17 report on the New Orleans winter meeting notes good attendance and a fast track. First race a nose winner Col. Hunt with Vattell second and Neva third after six furlongs in 1 0 54. Second race Nicolini wins by a length with Sam Jobes leading early. Third race M611 jie Hard wins easily by four lengths over Balancé. Fourth race features non winning juveniles with Metal 6lenne and Archill-reg in close finish.
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New Orleans
Col. Hunt
Gnish
Vattell
Neva
Sam Jobes
Nicolini
Vivian
Mellenry
Winnin
Tel
Tharkling
Rete
Zetenet Cora
Balancé
Archill — Regaening
Probable starters and weights in New Jersey Jockey Club card
New Jersey Jockey Club releases probable starters and weights for upcoming races in New York. Entries include Manola Amo Tunis Adonis Bela G W Cook and Leaf at 107 pounds in the first race, Kilkenny Filly 106 in the second, with several others listed for the third selling race.
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New York
New Jersey Jockey Club
Manola
Amo Tunis
Adonis
Bela
G W Cook
Chapsae
Deh Ratand
Orriding
Jarvis Eugene Eens
Harry Fourtus
Kilrain to Fight Jackson After Two Months Sanction
The article reports Jake Kilrain likely to stay in jail for two months as sentenced by the Paris Court for assault and battery on John L. Sullivan in Richburg. Frank Buevenson told Dispatch that Kilrain should remain in Mississippi to train and be ready to fight Jackson, whom Kilrain is favored to defeat.
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Papectal
Disrater
New York
Jake
Kilrain
Ppl
Parris Court
Auganlt and
John L. Sullivan
J & At
Richburg
Frank Buevenson
Jackson
Ding
Bass
Quins Heritaten Brappock Report From Fort Warne
December 17 report from Fort Warne in Isp expressing confusion over fragments naming Jimmy Quinn and a young SS atnae tome niae. The readable text provides no clear event or outcome due to garbled OCR.
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Fort Warne
Isp
Players' National Baseball League Adopts By-Laws In Noon Session
The Players' National Baseball League continued in New York with by-laws adoption. St Louis bid money to reap advantage as Oswald’s party backed by $6,000 and a signed constitution. Arthur Peters and others joined committees on printing and supplies while Henry Bacon acted as counsel. The constitution and articles of agreement were adopted and the convention adjourned with venue to be chosen by the directors.
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Vonder Ahe
Mr. O'Neill
St. Louis
Cuenee
Tim Keufe
Ad Johnson
Andrews
Ward, Johnson
Philadelphia
Buffinton
Iman
Cabs
Naan McAlpin
Hanlon
Ward
Pie Johnson
Sod Mane
Czar
Arthur Peter Gy
Boston
Con Bails
Indianapolis
Brooklyns
Sullivan holds fire awaiting formal terms for fight
John L. Sullivan and Joe Lannon in New York discuss future bouts reticent on purses after Mississippi trip. Sullivan insists no final agreement with Jackson and vows to meet Kilrain or any backable opponent once back, while dodging questions on Carroll and McAuliffe.
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New York
John L. Sullivan
Joe Lannon
J. K. Emmet, Jr
Jackson
Missisippi
Heving
Missiesi
Kilrain
Kitrain
Angain
Slavin
Babber
Bill Goode
McAuliffe-Carroll Ct
McAgeure
Carrol
Nover Boen Bien
Farrells Porsole Down to California Match Prospects
Pat Farrell withdraws the $20 posted for a bout with Arthur Upham and plans to travel to California around January 1 seeking a match with young Mitchell. Farrell's backer telegraphs California Athletic Club president Fulda offering a reparse and an outside bet of 500 dollars.
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Pat Farrell
the Illustrated News
Arthur Upham
California
Young Mitchell
Farrell
Fulda
California Athletic Club
Mitchell
Fogarty
Upham
Fogarty Ajen
Perossnee
Chicago Players League seals lakefront plot, North Side
The Chicago Players League club leased a lakefront plot 450 by 120 feet on the North Side between Ontario and Indians streets for a term of years. The news, held until city consent for Ths wandove campaign closure, follows discussions of Meyers and league moves. A telegram from Jonny M. Ward denies Pittsburgh’s removal from the circuit.
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Chico
Chicago Players’ League
Lake Front
Ontario
Indians
Lake Shore
Housekeeper's Guide ad notes evening posting at stall
Promises a special card in next Sunday's issue of the Housekeeper's Guide. Claims to offer an evening posting and a stallion housekeepers listing. Store hours extend to 9 PM. Located at 18 Diamond Square Pittsburg Hastace & Sox.
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Stallon
Hastace & Sox
Diamond Square
Pittsburg
Umbrellas Stock at The People's Store
Campbell and Dick advertise the largest umbrella stock at The People's Store with the most reasonable prices for customers seeking rain gear.
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People’s Store
Campbell & Dick
Attractive Pittsburg Coat Sale Draws Bargain Seekeres
Local ad touts 150 imported black kersey overcoats with velvet and plain cloth collars offered at 15 dollars. Store at Grant and Diamond promises low prices and afternoon to 9 oclock sales with jewelry and silverware specials plus 20 percent savings on clocks.
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Pittsburg
P. Strape G
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Grant and Diamond
New
Court House
Hauch’s Jewelry
1Th Ave
Washington St
Wray
Death mystery shadows Gowen family life insurance
The Gowen family expects about 200000 in life insurance within 30 days paid by three companies New York Life Equitable and Mutual. investigators in Washington probe whether Gowen was murdered while a Philadelphia detective gathers facts. Funeral held at Grace Episcopal Church.
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Franklin B. Gowen
Gowen
Philadelphia
Washington
Mr. Gowen
Elphia
New York Life Insurance Company
Sanat Etaas
Aaa
Jamatenes
Shape Mutual
8. E. Hin
Grace Episcopal Church
Emmanent
Local notices and misadventures in Allegheny area
George Sheppard City Clerk suffers severe influenza attack and related disruptions. Mrs. James Best of 271 Federal Street Allegheny ill with pneumonia. John Gleam and family noted in civic context. Hugh O'Donnell, Amalgamated Association official, vies for a gold watch at Father Bollion's church fair. Captain Cunningham of Edgeworth escape injury after being struck by a spent bullet during a bridge crossing. David Reed, 44, of Monastery Avenue Southside, struck by a locomotive on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie tracks. hospitalized with head injuries.
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George Sheppard
James Best
Federal Street
Allegheny
Melenborhnek
John
Sue Tive
Hugh O'Donnell
Amalgamated Association
Homestead
Father Bollion
Hugh
Cunningham
Edgeworth
David Reed
Monastery Avenue
Southside
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
South First
Second Streets
Southside Hospital
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Baltimore, Ma
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Wood Street
Fourth Ave
Pittsburg, Pa
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Usenet 2
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Market Street
China
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Third Ave
RP Wallace
Egheny Valley
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