Powers lands King as Pittsburg loses star pitcher
Jimmy Galvin and Ed Swartwood sign to play for Pittsburg. Pat Powers arrives in New York to seal Charley King's contract with the New York club for next year after a tense negotiation over salary. King agrees after last talks, while Pittsburg directors face losing a top pitcher. Galvin and Swartwood also sign with discussions ongoing with Kerr and Buckler as New York stacks up top players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Galvin
Ed Swartwhol
Pittsburg
Pat Powers
New York
Dick Buckley
Charley King
King
Manager Powers
New York Club
Powers
Toomorrow
Pittsburg Club
Mark Baldwin
Catcher Buckler
von der Ahe
Otion
Buckler
Vondy
Glasscock
Galvin
Kerr
Jimmy
Old Sport
Mr. Kerr
Chicago
Ed Swartwood
Director Kerr
Arkhill
Hanlow
Swartwood
Peace hopes rise as baseball magnates gather in New York
In New York on November 10 a crowd of magnates from the League and Association discuss peace efforts. Quotes from Barnie, Wagoner, Elliott, Schwelz and Von der Ahe show mixed views on equitable terms, grounds, and a possible 12 clubs plan. The Peace Committee remains ready to meet the League, while threats of conflict loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
al Johnson
Mattir
William Barnie
Richardson
Conner
George W. Wagoner
J. Earl Wagner
Prince
Boston
Elliott
Spalding
Roger Conner
Gus Schwelz
Columbus
T. S. Elliott
Philadelphia
Chris von der Ahe
Association
League
Spaldings
Talcott
Aitter
Spalding Opposes High Costs For Association Team
J W Spalding warns that guaranteeing salaries and risks of 75000 to 100000 offer no return on investment and deters teams. He says no worry about an Association squad in the city, supports a 12 club plan, and notes Al Johnson backs Mutrie’s push amid Brotherhood revolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Spalding
Mutrie
al Johnson
Mutrie and Day Meet Over Manager Change
In New York on November 10, President Day Jim Mutrie and Manager Powers discussed Mutrie’s replacement. Powers said he regretted taking Mutrie’s role but accepted when offered. Mutrie expressed indifference yet noted plans for an Association team in Gotham. Day hinted the “war” would not begin unless both sides act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Day
Jim Mutrie
Powers
Mutrie
Murrie
Gotham
Mr. Day
Jim
Local club leaders travel to New York for peace talks
Messrs. O'Neil Scandrett Brown and A G Pratt left for New York last evening. Pratt went on private business while O Neil went as a League director. Scandrett and Brown represented the local club. They were all in favor of peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. O'Neil
Scandrett, Brown
A. G. Pratt
New York
Mr. O’neil
Sullivan Money Up for Sullivan Slavin Match
Definite word from John L. Sullivan to Charley Johnston seeks a Slavin bout in America for September or October with a large purse and a side bet. Johnston and Lumley arranged a 2,500 stake and a strong challenge from Sullivan to fight Slavin in a recognized rules match.
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New York
John L. Sullivan
Paddy Slavin
Charley Johnston
Brooklyn
Sax Fraxcreco
Australia
Slavin
Johnston
Lumley
Mateh
Frank Slavin
Mr. Slavin
America
Clinb
Chantes JomssTos
Novel plan aims to settle foot race dispute
Backers of Smith and Farrell met to settle last Saturday's race at Rention Park. If Farrell runs 300 yards on the New Castle track in 111 seconds, Farrell receives the stake money. if not, Smith's backer pays. If Farrell fails to meet the time, each side gets $500 back. If the track is wet, the trial waits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Farrell
Rention Park
New Castle
John Quinn
Quinn
Joe Priddy
Steve Farrell
Drs- Patch
Captain Ewing Predicts Starred Year for New York
Cincinnati reports Captain William Ewing confident of a return to the New York club next season. He hints at players Richardson Glasscock and John Reilly joining New York, and expects a stronger league race with a good New York team led by his arm recovery. He plans a January trip to Hot Springs for treatment.
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Cincinnati
William Ewing
Metropolis
New York
New Yorks
Sun
Hot Springs
Eure Latham
Richardson
Glasscock
John Reilly
Roger Connor
John Ewing
Nancy Hanks
Jay-Eye-see
Ir 9
Horace Brown
Europe
Amon
Bosque Boulne
Mollie Wilkes
Cash
Misty
Jack Borie
Jacks
Comiskey
Waltiog
Iscon Kurrent
John Boyer
Dasling Bellie
Hi Ran
Gattenburg
Tom Bounwna
Chicago
Flint
Corcoran
Foggy Jersey track yields modest entries in short card
At GerTesnurG New Jersey on November 10 the track was fair but fog limited bettors to weaker horses. In five furlongs Zenobia won with Polly second and Stratagem third. times ranged around 1 02. Kimberly of Toano took seven furlongs with Amb second. Tira mile and a furlong Banquet Seer Lizzie runner up. Tormentor Tret won two furlongs with Kittie Van second and Sirrocco third. Isman won six furlongs with Irregular second and others placing in the finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertesnurg
N. J
Zenobia
Polly 5
Stratagem
Kimberly of Toano
Amb
Banquet Seer Lizzie
Masterlode
Tvo
TrackRace Results Amid Threatening Weather
Nov 10. Thre at track in fair shape despite weather. First race two and a half furlongs Loat Kelly won. second Dularat. third Me Ly. Second race furlongs Holmdecol Dora led, Ninone second, Third. Time 1:1. Fourth race six furlongs Rosteed won. George W second, Pliny third. Time 1:15. Final notes indicate uncertainties in text.
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Bexnixes
Kelly
Dularat
Holmdecol
Dora
Ninone
Tine
Seing—Weatterson
Cerberus
Rosteed
George
Pliny
Manhattan A C Disbands After Rule Scare and Harvard Challenge
The Manhattan Athletic Club football team, praised for its early prowess and victories over Columbia College and the Crescents, disbands for the season after the American Football Union applies a late rule restricting players within 100 miles of their clubs. The team had trained under Jim Robinson and planned a Harvard cup challenge, which never occurred as the union blocked key players and the team dissolved.
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New York
Manhattan Athletic Club
Manhattans
Columbia College
Crescents
Manhattens
American Football Union
Cherry Diamond
Manhattan
Ames
Spor" Donnelly
Cash and Lilly
Princeton
Chicago
Harvard Football
Manhattan Eleven
Jim” Robinson
Cambridge
Manhattan Field
Jim’ Robinson
Harvard
Jim
Avard
Thanksgiving Day's Yale Princeton Seat Rush at Manhattan Field
S J Cornell heads the Yale vs Princeton Thanksgiving Day game sale at Manhattan Field. Auction seats and boxes fetched high premiums with private boxes and carriage spaces sold out. Open seats go on sale at 9 am and strict rules bar speculators and counterfeit risk. Attendance expected to be the greatest in American sports history.
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New Yor
S. J. Cornell
Yale
Princeton
Manhattan Field
Manhattan Athletic Club
Madison Avenue
Fortyfifth Street
Captain Cornell
Cornell
Atdo
Wright
Farrand
American Bank Note Company
Yale Eleven Faces Shifts After Harvard Trip
Captain McClung and Josh Hartwell reorganized Yale positions after a Saturday visit to Harvard and Philadelphia. Winter moves to right tackle to counter Newell, Wallis shifts to tackle, Hinckey to left end, Hartwell to right, Crosby moved to the scrub. The tentative lineup for Princeton and Harvard tests includes Hinckey, Wallis, Hoffelfinger and others in key roles.
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Haves
McClung
Josh Hartwell
Yale
Harvard
Philadelphia
Winter
Wallis
Upton
Newell
Hartwell
Hinckey
Stagger
Mason
Cambrian
Stagg
Crosby
Princeton
Hoffelfinger
Stillman Players Named for Lineup Roles
Stillman roster lists Morrison as center Hartwell as right end Winter as right tackle Barbour as quarterback McClung at left half back C Bliss as right half back Mc Cormick at full back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillman
Morrison
Winter
Hartwell
Barbour
McClung
C. Bliss
McCormick
Disruption in Western Pennsylvania Football League Protest Reforms
A West ern Pennsylvania Football League general meeting heard four protests about games played. All protests were sustained, prompting resignations talks by Macpherson. Specific protests involved Pittsburg McDonalds Bloomfield New Castle Homestead and McDonald venues with grounds and referee disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natatorium
Pres Macpherson
Lee
Bloomfield
Pittsburg
New Castle
Homestead
McDonald
Omer Tak
Princeton University Kicks Off Strong Practice Ahead of Penn Rematch
Princeton University practice session in Princeton New Jersey covers 45 minutes with all Varsity players. The scrimmage featured three touchdowns and a near-miss on goal. A telegram from Harvard congratulated Princeton on their Saturday win over the University of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
University 11
University of Pennsylvania
Varsity
Homans
Alexander Moffitt
Princeton College
Harvard
Princeton Game Brings Watch Award to Schoff
Encouraged by Dr Gaylord the medical department offered a watch to the Yale game standout for best all round play Schoff received the prize after a strong showing despite a lame knee and illness. The University team continues practice aiming for improved teamwork versus Yale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Princeton
Gaylord
Schoff
Yale
Butler Football Team Seeks Rugby Opponents
Butler forms a season long football team and invites rugby playing clubs to respond. John C. Graham, 117 West Diamond, Butler, Indiana addresses scheduling. Also notes track meet at Rush Park with local challenges for races and $500 stakes proposed for a 300 yard footrace between Joe Priddy and Steve Farrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Speral
John C. Graham
West Diamond
Pittsburg Cricket Club Holds Annual Meeting
The Pittsburg Cricket Club held its annual meeting yesterday afternoon. J. E Schwartz was re-elected President and Walter Scott was re-elected Secretary. Colonel J. M. Schoonmaker resigned as Vice President, and J. McK. Lloyd was elected to fill the post. Other routine business was transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Cricket Club
J. E Schwartz
Walter Scott
J. M. Schoonmaker
J. McK. Lloyd
Occi Athletic Club to Settle Feud With Famous Boxers
Ban Feascisco reports the Occi dental Athletic Club has matched prize fighter Bob Fitzsimmons and Joe Acton to wrestle for a $21,000 purse on November 30. Acton's horse, the black colt, is a remarkable 2-year-old with a race record featuring heats under 2:30 and several under 2:20, showing strong form in recent trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Feascisco
Occidental Athletic Club
Bob Fitzsimmons
Joe Acton
Acton
Monbara
Star 2-year-old rivalries and stockton racing notes
At Stockton and Palo Alto races, top trotters and pacers push records. World champion two year olds Arion and Sunol taunt records with miles near 2 10 as Ariel's Wonderful Performance and Palo Alto test marks. Budd Doble skips Stockton with Monbars. Starr joins Richfield Leathers entries.
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Eo Best
Budd Doble
Stockton
Monbars
Richfield & Leathers
Cal
Palo Alto
Arion
Sunol
Bird
Marvin
Tur League Magnates and Sports Gossip
Tur League magnates today discuss plans for next season with a New York State League as a potential option. The piece notes Englishmen contest Windle’s mile record on a bicycle, mentions Pfeffer and Billy Alford in player talks, and reports race results, schedules, and assorted baseball and trotting news across multiple teams and venues.
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Tur
Paul
New York State
Windle
Billy Alford
Pfeffer
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Recreation Park
John P. Glesaner
Dol Culbert
Mapisoy
Wis
New York Herald
John B. Day
Jack Glasscock
Jack
Homewood Park
Hovward M
F. Taylor
Socialist
Rail Ds Ater Pd Reseenay En Ain Com
Ibe Roo
Ley Ben ‘Ou Billet Dewx
Mips Leigh
Price
Inferno Bes
Mr. Brainard
Wells
East End
Galvin
Swartwood
Jim McKnight
Jim
Weather Forecast Warns of Warmth and Heavy Rain
Western Preanaylva Yniaz expected continued warmth with southerly gales and rain threats including occasional heavy rain on Thursday. Wet Virginia and Ohio to stay warm with generally southwesterly winds and potential heavy rain in the north Thursday. temperatures comparative. U S Weather Bureau provides daily figures for rain and rainfall with noted highs and lows.
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Preanaylva- Yniaz
Virginia
Ohio
River News and Notes Prospects for Rising Rivers
River reports from Parkensuigh and nearby gauges indicate rising Kanawha and Ohio rivers with heavy timber on the banks worth about 500000 dollars ready to float. Gauges show Kanawha and tributaries rising, while Moncanton and Allegheny Junction see varied levels and cloudy skies with temperatures around 64 degrees.
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Allegheny Junction
Moncaxtons
Brownstille
Abrex
River News and river rising reports from multiple cities
River levels vary with rising tides across Wheeling Paducah St. Louis and Louisville. Notes mention clear weather with rain in some areas and dull business in Louisville. The Alene yacht ran aground near Davis Island dam. damaged hull and broken propellers reported. Colonel Merrill cites completion of a new dike at Marietta and improvements expected to ease navigation.
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Wheeling
Paducah
St. Louis
Mississippi
Chickasaw
Cat Island
Atemphis
Louisville
Davis Island
G. W. C. Johnston
Marietta
Cincinna
Alene
Davis Island Dam
Hotu
Merrili
Marrietta Leland
Mariette
Blenner Island
Merrill
Free Monongahela Bridge project eyed for next year
City officials discuss funding a free bridge to connect the Old City and Southside across the Monongahela. A dedicated reserve of 100000 may be added next year, with bids and site location yet to be decided as a committee studies feasibility. An Armory building project at the old Fifth Avenue Market House also shows promise for a start in coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela River
Larimer
Forward Avenue
Monoggahela
Morrow
A. F. Keating
Benz
Select Council
Warereas
Councila
Old City
Southside
Department of Public Works
Poe
Bigelow
Sohoon
Schenley Park
Carnegie Library
Fifth Avenue
Steamer From Baltimore to London and New York
A fragmented ad notes a steamer with routes from Baltimore to York and London via Ike Ossackand. It promotes Mackintosh garments described as single texture and superior, priced at $12. Jos Howe & Co. Penn Avenue Stores also advertise SIMEN foot warmers to keep feet warm. Located at 78 Ohio Street Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Howe & Co
Penn Avenue
Simen
Ohio Street
Allegheny, Pa
The Kabo Corset Guarantee Hopes to Sell Fast
A sales pitch extols the Kabo corset as unbreakable in wear, noting its bones are not true bones but Kabo. The ad promises return refunds if unsatisfied after a week or two and refunds if the Kabo breaks or kinks within a year. It invites customers to test the product and claim their money back.
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Ewing
Guertenburg
Washington
Football Eleven
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Schoof
Rush Park
J.P. Fox
Joseph McEwan
Goodwyn
Priddy
Rtaemnet
Will
Ariel
General Sporting Notes
United States
Maxim
Oocscoccocos
Samu I
River News and Notes
Parkensuihg
Kanawha
Manon
United Sates
Shep
United States Navy
Sheppard
Bay
King John A. Wood
W. B. A. J. Gould
Mallory
Boles
Bowman
Nelson
Woods
Davis
Messrs
Robertson
Flinn
Fox
Ert
Baltimore
Rhaes
York
Isessaknd
London
James H. Aiken & Co
Smen
Allegheny
Barcatn
Federal Street
E. W. Dean
F. Uw
Penn Ave
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the People's Store
He-Notep
GEO. K. Stevenson &Co
Sixth Avenue
Och-Uws
D. Lewis
Fifth Ave
Smithfeld
Nodelay
Yan Sree Laeaesucensiown
Tiverpool
Royal
Stramers
Germaiie
Germenie
Tentente
Aim
Britannic
Vwritawnie
Majestic
White Star Dock
West Tenth St
Excorarene
Britain
A. John FT. Mein
Smithfels
H. Matrland Keeley
Allan Line
Royal Mail
Glasgow
Derry
Galway
Scotland
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State of Nevada
J. McCormick & Gm
Smithfield Street
Eittsburg
Kirk & CO
Pecia BoellaWalts
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