National League considers suits against clubs at meeting
New York January 29 representatives of the National League discuss pressing lawsuits against rivals in cities hosting clubs as they seek to expand power. Debates over 12 club plans and member changes surface amid legal maneuvers and arbitration rulings.
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Distatch
New York
National League
Fifth Avyenne Hotel
New York Club
Ward
Brotherhood
League
Young
Equity
Philadelphs
Edelphia
Atlantic Associa
Spain
New England
Vis. Lowell
Worcester
Greensburg Seeks Admission to County League
Greensburg Baseball Club manager Myers held talks with County League Secretary Bart in Greensburg about joining the league. Myers said the club seeks admission with certain privileges, while Secretary Marr indicated a general desire to remain Lange, with conditions still unsettled.
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Greensburg
Leceal Baseball
Myers
Bart
Marr
Directors threaten suits over new club damages
President Nimick of the local National League Club discusses possible lawsuits against the new club stockholders and players with assets, saying the matter is being considered seriously. He notes Judge O Brien's opinion supports a potential damages case though a settlement before the public is favored.
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Tim O Rourke
Peoria Club
Peoria
O'Rourke
Charlee Bowers
Sioux City
Om Ol
F. Duysters
George F. Jing
Exhiitition
Colny
Howland
J. M
Ard
O'Brien
Supreme Court
Nimick
Cen Caen
Mutrie’s Predictions Foretell Langur Disaster in the League
In a dispatch from New York, January 2, Mutrie declares the league fight will continue to the end despite losses. He predicts an injunction against players signed last year and criticizes Ward and the public, while noting Pitsabure’s strong league prospects and looming Brotherhood actions. Ayrıca uniform colors are unveiled by league clubs with traveling and home schemes outlined for Boston Buffalo Brooklyn Chicago Cleveland New York Yale Pittsburgh Philadelphia.
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Detroit
Baltiemore
Frederick K. Stearns
Boden
Boston
J. B. Day
CT. Dillinghaw
New York
A. G
J. W. Spalding
Chicagos
A.J. Reach
J.T. Rogers
Philadelphia Club
A. K. Scrandret
Mutrie
Dispatch
Fifth Avenue
League
Judge O'Brien
Brotherhood
Ward
Pitsabure
Chiaco
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cleveland
Lee
Pitteburg
W. P. Balch
New England Association of
Mystic Park
Joan DickeRrson
Greensburg
Ind
Johnny's
Budd Doble
Cincinnati
Aurora
Cincinnati Enquirer
Lycor
Pacific Slope
East Quinton
Bng
San Francisco
Napa
Staunton
Palo Alto
California
Atlantic
Hanover's Nomination Sparks Debate Over Stakes Return
The article tracks Hanover amid nominations to major New York, Coney Island and Brooklyn Club stakes. It notes his August Westchester retirement due to a bowed tendon and possible sale for stud duty. Officials speculate on whether the veteran could still be a viable, saleable contender, with Dwyers and trainers weighing risks and benefits of nominating him.
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Hanover
New York
Coney Island
Brooklyn
Westchester
Hagein
Sixty Days of Clifton Track Racing With No Postponements
Carrion New Jersey January 29 report shows Clifton trackmarking sixty days of racing without a postponement. The Executive Committee lifted the suspension on horse St John owner and jockey. Race results include AVE first at six and a half furlongs with Lakewood second and Arkine third, Time 1 26. Second race Lemon Blossom won, Puzzle second, America third, Time 1 0. Third race Crispin Fred won, Now Then third, Time 1 06. Fourth race Prodigal won, Obaccond second, Time listed. Fifth race Autocrat won, Mulligan second, Pericles third, Time 1 44. Sixth race Courtier won, John Arking second, Archer third, Time 1 23 55. Distance six and a half furlongs.
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Carrion
N. J
St. John
Jocker
Farlon Ave
Toland
Lakewood
Arkine
Jd Ob Accond
Anderen
Autocrat
Tod
Mulligan
Pericles
Courtier
John Arking
Archer
John Arkins
Lady Archer
John Graff
James I. Hennett
Robert H. Marshall
F. x
Climber of Commerce Room
Evan
Jobo Graf
Saar Nta
Pittsburg
Broad Street
Lema
Wool
Generales
Ninth Street
Ohio
BoCulioneh
Jane
Baniay County
Wm. McCullough
Wim. McCullough
Jefferson County
Obin
Grafton
Sea U
James J. Bennett
Truss
Anna
San Francisco
Second Street
James I. Bennett
State of
John
Enterprise Savings Bank of
Aleheny
Mechanics National Bank
Boatmans Insurance Company
Humbolidt Insurance Company
Wabares M. & M. Insurance Company
Wabares FP
L. E.R. BR. Co
Lshare P., McK
Rob— . Marshall
Columbiana County
Graffton Iron
Stark County
Penmany
Iron Company
Stark
Both
Water Street
H. Bailey
Iohn D. Bailey
Wrestler Faulkner Sets Handicap Bout in Erie
James Faulkner, champion lightweight, arranged a two week handicap match in Erie between Hugh Leonard and Harvey Parker. Leonard must throw Parker five times within a two thirds or three fourths of the house. Parker is favored to win with odds likely on his side.
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Erie
James Faulkner
Hugh Leonard
Harvey Parker
Leonard
Parker
Fight May Aimed Between Wealthy Heavyweights On Saturday
Efforts are under way to arrange a boxing match between William Wise of Peon avenue and an unknown Mansfield slater. The heavyweights would contest £200 a side with small gloves, ten finishes, under London prize ring rules, possibly this Saturday.
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William Wise
Peon Avenue
Mansfield
Burns Signs with Local Club Despite Questionable Details
A recent remark from a new club player suggests Carroll signed Burns from last season's Kansas City team to join the bene club. The report notes uncertainty over the signing and mentions the player’s unnamed sources.
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Carroll
Burns
Kansas City
Romyo
O Conn orn to Ron Stansbury or Any Other Man
William O'Con nor sails from Torontro for Australia with friends backing races there He offers to race Hanian in America if a large stake is posted He will race 100 to 100 miles and bets $10000 to $6000 at 2 to 1 He arrives in Sydney March 3.
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Torontro
William O'Connor
Australia
Harlan
America
San Francisco
Hanian
O'Connor
Hoe
John Teemer
Sydney
Exposition Park Track May Not Be Ready for Priddy McClelland Race
An Exposition Park official said the current track likely wont be suitable for the Priddy versus McClelland race on March due to changes for new ball grounds. The track may be broken in one or two places, with a new half mile track slated for completion in early April. Potential participants should meet soon to confirm arrangements and safety measures for the race line.
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Priddy
McClelland
Exposition Park
Apri
Old-Time Pugilists Question Peter Jackson’s Fame
New York observers say Peter Jackson is not a formidable force and mock rumors linking him to John L. Jackson sparred with Ashton in Brooklyn last night to avoid accidental knockouts amid a morgue rumor at the theater fire site.
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New York
Peter Jackson
Joe Coburn
Tom Vans
Teddy Foley
Ashton
Brooklyn
Jackson
Poco Yannenon Ae Hk
Peter Ances
Puddin
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Free Agent Ward In Jest and Sport Rumors
A jumble of boxing and track tidbits notes John M Ward still free, matches set or rumored for 135 pounds, and other athletic chatter. Names include Dan Needham Billy Kuehne Dominick McCaffrey Godfrey and Tommy Danforte with events in Boston New Orleans Philadelphia and Cincinnati.
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John M. Ward
Hanlon
Danny Needham
Billy Kuehne
Elks
Dominick McCaffrey
Godfrey
Boston
G.T. M
Tommy Danforte
Jimmy Lynch
New Orleans
Worccester
Tessa Burkett
Burkett
Prince Wilkes
South America
J. B.goss
Sullivan
Saunders
Exeter, Cricket Club
United States
Paddy McBride
Philadelphia
John Go Toight
Buffalo
Cattarouk
Dashon
Entrances Listed for Tomorrow’s Race Meet at Guttenburg NJ
Telegram from EPEC to The Dispatch lists early entries for January 2 racing at Guttenburg New Jersey. Notable horses include Fustic Jim Mulholland Benedict Remembrance Leander and Golden Vase filly Kyrie W Hounte tas with assorted weights and entries across first and second races.
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EPEC
Dispatch
Guttenburg
N. J
Mx Furionge
Fustic
Jim Mulholland
Benedict
Remembrance
Leander
Finco
Bob
Ghencliffe
Kyrie
Mollie Thomas
Renee
Hattan
Sage Hiack
Spa
Wrawood
Belipont
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Charles F. Swartwood
Hamilton Club
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the County League
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United States Signal Service Ofioer
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Kimick
Kew League
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Burnaide
Harwood
Stephanie
the People’s Store
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Clifton
Anthony Meter
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
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Sracer
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T. M. Latimer
Allegheny, Pa
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Christ Before Pilate
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Ron Stansbury
Priddy and McClelland
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WM. A. Sipe
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Tokay
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Market Street
China
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Third Ave
Wallace
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Hays & Noble, Attorneys At Law
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Chas A. Snyder
Lena Snyder
SRT
AYO & Noble
Diamort Wc
Pittaburg
Padal
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Pittsburg, PA
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Diamond
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James B. Swindell
Isabel Swindell
St Roberts St
Pitwbury
Diamond Bt
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A.g.campbell & Sons
Penn Avenue
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Gottenberg
Oc.mclane
Romine Brothers
Pitta
Centlne
St. Louis
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A. K. Norris
Sharpsburg
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Messrs. Spang
Henn Avenue
John V. Hartman
Mainstreet
Penc Ave
Ares’ Theater Og NE
London
N. & Wood
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