Baseball Crisis and Brotherhood Debate Divides Nation
The weekly sports column surveys a baseball revolt as players seek to break from leagues with the Association drawn in. It weighs League concessions, the fate of the national agreement, and potential ten club formations, plus legal concerns raised by wagering and the future of professional baseball. It also notes Peter Jackson’s decisive knockout of Jem Smith and boxing’s rising prominence alongside plans for Sullivan vs Jackson.
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Temre
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Cvont
Leaces
League
Fitzgerald
Brotherhood
Jem Smith
Peter Jackson
Jackson
Owever
Smith
Ned O'Baldwin
Sullivan
Jestal
Colo
Bac
Ashton
Godfrey
Boxing and rowing bouts stir interest in Cincinnati scene
The article discusses Dominick and a pro title challenge for a stake, plans for lesser weight fights, and forfeit bets like John Quinn’s $1 offer for Farrell versus La Blanche. It also covers Evans Carroll versus Jack McAuliffe, Daly’s ten round match, and a bold Hanlan O'Connor Searle rowing challenge with $10,000 guarantee, debated as genuine or publicity.
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John Quinn
Pat Farrell
George la Blanche
la Blanche
Farrell
Evan Carroll
Jack McAuliffe
Mike Daly
Eee
Pogilista
Edward Hanian
O'Connor
Searle
Hanian
Connor
Edward Hanlan
Thames
For-A Brotherhood In Baseball Readies Plans
Correspondence from Boston reports a planned Brotherhood League facing opposition from the existing leagues and fans. Key backers Charley Corey Jet C and General Dixwell push for a grounds plan while Haynes and Morrill resist. Names like Daly Twitchell Donny and Dunlap appear amid disputes over leadership and con?dence with League officials.
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Boston
Brotherhood
League
American Association
New York
Charley Corey
Jet C
Haynes
Heston
Star Chamber
Aynes
Oliver Ditson & Co
Corey
Barney Corey
General Dixwell
Maine
California
Dixwell
Y H
Morrill
Cuttine
John Ma
Ajro
Deuce Hich
Orrill
Brotherhood Co
Tom Daly
Brooklyn
Daly
Teague
Donny
Indianapolis
Fust
Ewing
O'Rourke
Ewine
Sutcliffe
Conway
Casey
Nick Young
Chicago
Nan
Cleveland
Larry Twitchell
Ward
Harry Wright
Fred Dunlap
Fred
Charley Smith
Dunlap
Auburn
N. Y
Anson
Pittsburg
Galvin
Hart in the West Returns for Denver Series
Jim Hart arrives with the Boston Baseball Club for a series in Denver as Charley Comiskey’s St. Louis club prepares to play. The event is described as the greatest baseball occasion Denver has seen and notes the Brotherhood of baseball players drawing attention from O'Brien of the Brooklyn club who predicts a new league forming with Kansas City and Denver.
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Jim
Fephotal
Denver
Jim Hart
Boston Baseball Club
Charley Comskey
St. Louis
Brotherhood of Baseball Players
Ee O'Brien
Brooklyn
Brooks Kiyo
Cinelona
Kansas City
Brotherhood
Local Sports Promoter Seeks Catch-Can Wrestling Match
A local sporting man called to propose a $100 side catch-can wrestling match between Jeuse Clark and Dillon of the Southside. Clark’s backers will meet Dillon’s party at this office at any suitable time to formalize a bout.
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Jeuse Clark
Dillon
Southside
Clark
Curoaco Admits Demand and Market Deals Noted
Fragmented notice describes a demand involving forfeiture and names Davenport in a dispute. It mentions clothing items and sales at Busy Bee Hive located at Sixth and Liberty. The text is garbled with references to prices, jackets, cloaks, dresses, and infants' wear.
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Paing
Nimick Responds To Brotherhood Split Rumors From League
Private telegrams and a New York letter claim a Western break in the Brotherhood is coming, with players signing League contracts. Nimick says Philadelphia re-signed stars, defends Pittsburg stakes, and vows to fight for legal rights and investor protection in the dispute.
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Cleveland
New York
Taz Dis
New York City
Brotherhood
Nimick
Philadelphis
Hherry
Pittsburg
Pittsby
Alde Pla
Ross
W. A. Nimick
Pla
Phelps Doubtful on President Role in Baseball League
A telegraph dispatch from Louisville reports Phelps undecided on accepting the Association presidency after consulting law partners. The piece notes potential joining of the Association with the Brotherhood, with plans to add clubs in Boston New York Chicago and other cities, amid ongoing league reshaping and a pending Sunday law decision.
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Louisville
Distatron
Phelps
Association
Messrs. Jackson and O'Neil
New York
Mr. Phelps
Broterhood
Fred Pfeffer
Chicago
Brotherhood
Parsons
Syracuse
Detroit
Th Herhood
Boston
Chi
Columbus
Baltiene
Pittsburg
Von der Ahe and Stern Visit Preview League Prospects
President Von der Ahe of the St. Louis Browns and President Stern of the Cincinnati club passed through the city last night. Stern declined detailed comments but predicted the League would win the coming season. Von der Ahe praised Stern’s three East players while hinting at strong talent in Cincinnati for future seasons.
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St. Louis Browns
Stern
Cincinnati Club
Miliet
Heis Conf
Cate Idgaes
von der Ahe
Fogg Lee Raforzet Es
Co Leagu
Washington Club Leader Sees Strong League Cohesion
Walter F Hewitt president of the Washington Base ball Club reports from the New York League meeting that weaker clubs formed by past friction gain unity under the Brotherhood policy. He says Washington and Indianapolis will stay in the League and that Washington will open with the same schedule as others.
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Richard Roe
Ion Ir
Roe Monar Ir
Harley Ve Rice
Telavold
Jose
Washington
Walter F. Hewitt
Washington Baseball Club
Associated Press
Muvstings
Brothers League
Weinst
Ington
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Hewitt
Liv
Batt
Senators
League
Hirself
Filling the Vacancies in the National League
On November 14 at the Fifth Avenue Hotel the International Association debated club admittances. Syracuse Rochester Detroit and Toledo sought membership plus potential Louisville interest. Rochester appeared almost certain to gain entry while Syracuse was admitted to the club. Finance Committee to decide remaining applications as December Columbus session approaches. The League plans against revolting players advance with Spalding committee actions.
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Fifth Avenue Hotel
Brotherhood
League
Howe
Cleveland Club
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Cincinnati
Kansas City
Syracuse
Rochester
Detroit
Toledo
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Louisvilles
Ketcham
R. V. Miller
International Association
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George G. Fraser
Syracuse Club
Columbus
National League of Baseball Clubs
Messia
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Young
Reach
Mittee
A. G. Spalding
A. G
Solemn Oath From Secret Brotherhood Constitution
The Dispatch prints a section of a Brotherhood oath from its constitution. Initiation requires the elected candidate to swear to promote the Brotherhood’s aims, help distressed members, and obey the council’s decrees, before witnesses and Almighty God.
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Ifpectal
Sporting Times
Goa
McKeesport Plans Professional Club and Local Team
McKeesport will field a professional club in the New York and Pennsylvania State league or the Tri-State league, plus a county league team next season. Manager Torreseon has signed James Provins and hopes to add Thayer Torreyson. Seventy-five players have shown interest, and meetings are planned in Springfield, Ohio, and Jamestown to secure league placement and finalize the professional squad.
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McKeesport
New York
Torreseon
James Provins
Thayer Torreyson
Fenee
Ad Gate
Tri-State Ag
Springfield
Jameston
Pennsylvania
Gloomy at Baltimore baseball clubs secede
Special telegram from Baltimore reports Cincinnati and Brooklyn left the American Association and Kansas City also seceded. Kilroy sold to Boston, star players likely to other cities. Baltimore owner Walt Prone in New York favors selling Tucker Griffin Saindle Foreman and Quinn, risking no club here next season unless Washington franchise is purchased and Baltimore admitted.
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Dispatch
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
American Association
Kansas City
Baltimores
Kilroy
Boston
Walt Prone
New York
Tucker
Griffin
Saindle
Foreman
Quinn
Washington Club
St Louis Beats Boston 5 to 1 in Denver Ninth Inning
In Denver on November 11 the St Louis boys defeated Boston 5 to 1 after nine innings. The chilly weather drew about 2,000 spectators despite the scattered ground snow. Singers Flaswhits and Boyle were noted among Boston players, while Chamberisia, Gangell, and Luula are listed in the St Louis lineup with unnamed umpires.
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Con
St. Louis Boys
Boston Lads
Babes By
Flaswhits
Bostons
St. Lowis
Boatons
Prieries
Dan Brouthers Leaves Boston Club for Brotherhood Nine
Boston November 11 Dan Brouthers has signed a Brotherhood contract to play with a new Boston club next year. The move ends his stint with the Boston League club and signals a rich deal despite initial plans for Arthur Irwin to compose the Brotherhood nine in the region.
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BosTon
Dan Brouthers
Arshur Irwin
Eae Ee
Soscene Brotherhood
Secous
Priddy Defeats McClelland in Local Mile Race
Peter Priddy beat E C McClelland in a muddy one mile Exposition Park race for 500 a side. Priddy led from start to finish, winning by about 20 yards in 4 minutes 48 seconds as McClelland, once a favorite, faded in the stretch.
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Peter Priddy
E. C. McClelland
Jem Smith
Jackson
Princeton
Harvard
BB. C. McClelland
Exposition Park Track
Priddy
Tuis
Ted Johnson
George Gang
Ocpenpenien
Ihe
Art
Sam Day
Melelland
Startar
Clelland
Clellanl
Ana Po Fanit
Chris Roselip Sic- Clelland
Aleigh
George
McAlelland
Mac
Miland
Soho
Smith in the Soup Defeated Champion Loses Backers
Smith faces a deflated support base after a defeat last Monday. Talks of a France bout with Slavia persist, with Slavin's hands reportedly weakening. Jackson and Smith hosted three days of exhibitions at the Aquarium, while Jim Mace contemplates training a new challenger and offers to box Mitchell to show old versus new styles.
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Jom Smith
Slavia
Slavin
France
Jackson
Smith
Aquarium
Jam Mace
John L. Sullivan
Mace
Mitchell
Racing results from Extranets New Jersey meet
Results list six races with winners and places. Mamie B won the first race of eight of a mile, Express placed second, Bradford third. Rainbow won the second race of three quarters of a mile with Oregona second and Casper third. Bohemian captured the one mile event with Thaea and Han Cloche following. Freedom won the quarter mile, Coldelrasa second, Purzie third.
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Mamle B
Express
Bradford
Hainbow
Oregona
Casper
Bohemian
Thaea Teat
Han Cloche
Martin Mussel
Freedom
Coldelrasa
Purzie
Par Wee
San Francisco
Pacific Blood Hare Association
Ablom
Daisy D
Jubilee
Ae A
Jennieu Secon
Whieman
O'Neil
Mikado
Rome
Las Ieee Eas
Billiard Tournament Terms Announced With Dual Cities
The November 16 report sets two events for the billiard tournament: a New York handicap in lines in late January and a Chicago handicap in points about 90 days later. Brunswick-Halke Callender Co funds $2,400 for each event with participating players. Schaffer Slosson and Vignanx named for balk line in New York. others for balk line in Chicago. Each game to four points.
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New York
Chicago
Brunswick-Halke Callender Company
Schaffer
Slosson
Vignanx
Penn Beats Rutgers 14 to 0 in Philadelphia Game
University of Pennsylvania football team defeated Rutgers College by a 14 to 0 score in Philadelphia this afternoon. Separate reports note Trinity beating Stevens and Yale defeating Hampden Park opponents, with Yale’s work praised in Springfield coverage.
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University of Pennsylvania
Rutger’s College
Hartford
Trinity
Stevens
Springfield
Mass
Yale
Wealeyen Pon
County League Standings Reported After Season
A brief update lists the final official standing of County League clubs at season end. Details name the top teams, positions, and points accrued, with emphasis on the champion club and runners up based on league results.
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Lam
End Athletics
TM c Wes Seheavennswiet Pedeeeesuee
Final Allegheny County League meeting honors Edwards
The final 1939 Allegheny County League meeting saw full representation as delegates praised Manager Edwards for his team’s success. Officials read club standings and player averages, with prizes and a trophy from A G Pratt acknowledged for supporting the league. Delegates shared remarks on the season’s achievements.
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Allegheny County League
Edwards
Clark
Eawarda
Eset Eod Athletics
Torrosson
Sach
Oficial
Secrer
Mae
Henry Lauer
Ead
Barr
Jove
Sears
Allegheny Oule! League
A. G. Pratt
Harvard Princeton Clash Draws Massive Cambridge Crowd
The Harvard and Princeton football elevens met at Jarvis Field in Cambridge before an immense attendance. Spectators packed the stands and encircled the field as both teams prepared for the game on a perfect football day with a light northwest wind. After the game, students marched to the president’s house for addresses.
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Cambridge
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Princeton
Jarvis Field
The
Crimson
Upton
Tefe
Cranston
Tilton
Trafford
Aea Ee
Race for Cash Prizes Draws Nomads and Pedestrians
A chaotic report notes progress for Guerrero with claims that all leading pedestrians will start the race. It mentions Dan Harty and George ve Howarth, plus Con nors, as expected entrants. The piece asserts a high cash prize and that winners must endure until the hour expires.
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Dan Harty
George Ve Howarth
S'Blegelivan
Connors
Soros Ae Eee
Auay
Sale of entire Mothlelland Rock stables ends partnership
Colonel G D Bruce sold the racing stock in the paddock at Eumanera this noon. The dissolution involved Mothlelland and Rock and A M Hunter. Bids featured Wallbaum and Roche with bidding up to a thousand and more for key mares and sires. Pedigrees included Imperial Foes and Imperial Bille, with range and other horses cited in the proceedings.
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G. D. Bruce
Mothlelland & Rock
A. M. Hunter
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Badze
George Walbaum
Guttenburg
Roche
Aary
Walbaum
Walbeum
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Leoater
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Love
Matt Prepp
Witte
Hunter
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