Kilrain and Stansbury Enter Boxing and Rowing Contests
The column surveys ongoing debates in baseball labor talks between the Brotherhood and the League, notes statements by Ward Pfeffer and Keefe, and previews potential new clubs. It also covers Kilrain's boxing ambitions against Sullivan, Kilrain's bare knuckles claim, Kilrain's clash with Kilren, and Stansbury's challenge to Searle with cross continental implications. It highlights Pittsburg Phil's racing success and Stansbury’s bid to row Searle or others for substantial stakes.
Baseball Reserve Rule Debate Shifts on Player Contracts
The article discusses the baseball league threat to enforce the reserve clause against players who signed a 166 contract. Early reactions dismissed it as weak, but legal authorities’ scrutiny increases its perceived power. Players claim the term reserves means they must play only for the signing club or a club under the same league, though the text notes Section 18 does not define with whom players may not contract.
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Fred Pfeffer
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Tim Keefe
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Cleveland
Indianapolis
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Free for all trotting records rise with six new names added
The article notes a season shift in trotting times with six new entrants reaching the 2:15 list and several veterans improving. Gene Smith and Harry Wilkes spark interest after early meetings, while horses Lucy Goldsmith Maid Lady Thorn and American Girl figure among top performers. Pilot Medium gelding joins the elite group as the best of the year.
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Dollow
Gene Smith
Harry Wilkes
Poughkeepsie
Hartford
Jack
Palo Alto
Nelson
Spar Five Boones in Pittsburgh Suburbs Showdown
Special telegram from Braddock, Pa, Oct 26 reports Old Man Lafferty to fight Harry Gray in a five round points bout within two weeks. The venue will be McKeesport or Homestead after a borough ordinance imposes a $25 boxing license fee.
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Braprown
Lightweight bout ends in finish at Occidental Club
San Francisco saw Jimmy Murphy of Australia and Jack Delancey of New York clash at the Occidental Athletic Club for a purse of six. Murphy dominated from the start to finish, splitting Delancey’s lip in the fourth round as blood flowed, with the bout continuing to a finish in the seventh round.
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San Francisco
Jimmy Murphy
Australia
Jack Delancey
New York
Occidental Athletic Club
Murphy
Delancey
Desay
Giants Beat Brooklyns to Take World Series Lead
The New York Giants defeated the Brooklyn club 11 runs to 7 in New York, taking a 1 0 lead in the world championship series. Lovett struggled with nine first innings runs, Caruthers relieved, and Crane and Keefe pitched for Brooklyn amid wet field conditions. Richardson hit a over the fence home run as O’Rourke and Corkhill provided highlights for New York while Brooklyn’s Ward and Collins stole bases in the close game.
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Young
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Slattery
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Hayward Linked to Hearst Stable for Next Season
William Hayward may join Senator Hearst’s racing operation as a full engagement rather than freelance after Cassatt’s retirement shifts him from the Heverwyck setup. Campbell has tried to lure Barnes, the top lightweight jockey, with a $3,000 offer, while Taral departs Heverwyck due to weight difficulties. Stoval, a six to seven year veteran, will ride for the Beverwyck Stable for the rest of the season.
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William Hayward
Will
Senator Hearst
Matt Allen
Hayward
Hamilton
Belmont
Mr. Cassatt
Tion
Fred Taral
Heverwyck
Taral
Campbell
Ohn Campbell
Beverwyck
Barnes
Ockey
Scott
Eyjoy
Tom Cannon
Stoval
Linden
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DEMPSEY LOSES FIGHTING CHANCE TO LA BLANCHE
Jack Dempsey refuses a third time to fight George La Blanche and seeks a return to New York. La Blanche dismisses the challenge, saying he does not care to fight, even as winter approaches. Dempsey has just invested in gas stock and is remodeling a wine room.
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San Francisco
Jack Dempsey
George la Blance
Dempsey
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Athet Yi
Loge Og
Jack
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New York
la Blanche
East
Ward challenges league reserve rule view
John Ward, president of the Baseball Players' Brotherhood, criticizes managers who claim prior claim on players after contracts end. He argues the word reserve does not bind a player universally and suggests the league has forfeited rights by illegal breaches.
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Dispatch
John Ward
Baseball Players’ Brotherhood
Ward
Beaver Falls club plans bid for Beaver County league title
The Beaver Falls Baseball Club aims to capture the Beaver County league championship next season. New grounds near the town center will boost attendance, replacing Geneva Park. The plan includes a stock company, new players and a battery, with Joseph Close of Beaver Falls likely elected manager.
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Beaver Fas
Beaver Falls
Geneva Park
Joseph Close
Heaver Falls
Local teen boxer Harry Bryant eyes national amateur tourney
Harry Bryant, a 17 year old 120 pound local amateur boxer, gains attention as a promising contender after a strong showing with friends in support. He may enter the national amateur boxing tournament next year.
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Harry Bryant
Giants Take Early Lead as Beaters Top Cleveland 3 to 1
Sporting notes report the Giants leading the standings after a 3 to 1 win over the Cleveland team. Captain Webb’s drowning at Niagara Falls is noted among recent events. Walter Hewitt’s possible return and Washington’s hopes for next season are mentioned with sparse details.
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Captain Webb
Niagara Falls
Eee
Clevelands
L. Waaltere Hewitt
Washington
Grand 72 Hour Go-As-You-Please Contest Planned in City
Manager Harry Davis organizes a 72 hour go as you please race in Christmas week at the London Theater with a 25 lap mile track. Prizes total 1000 dollars plus a $19 gold medal for records and a sweepstakes option. Entrance fee 25 dollars, limit of about 20 starters, with top entrants including George Connors and Nore Mac.
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Pat Farrell
The
Marine
Hammond
Laureate
Lexington
Pittburg
Harry Davis
Davis
London
Noremac
Moore
Day
Eee
Mr. Davis
George Connors
G. D. Noremac
D. Herty
P. Golden
William Smith
the Cowboy
M. Horan
J. Adams
Gus Guerrero
E. C. Moore
G. Howearth
T. Cox
J. Ray
Sam Day
Andy Siebert
J. Hughes
P. Hegelman
Norman Taylor
Hart
Hoe Exrewright
Nore Moore
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Farrell Aims to Meet La Blanche for Middleweight Title
Promising local middleweight Pat Farrell, a police officer, is close to a match with La Blanche for the middleweight championship. A San Francisco offer from John Hallinan and The Marine’s agreement with La Blanche fuels hopes for a purse battle, with Farrell weighing around 158 pounds and training steadily. If arranged, Farrell may travel to San Francisco to face La Blanche this week or next, depending on a final decision by the California Athletic Club directors.
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Enakaen
Hallinan
Halfian
San Francisco
la Hlanche
Jack Hallinan
Hlanche
McCaff
Aes
la Blanche
Ares
Vanaisher
Pittaurger
Ae Eeecan
Fran
Kentucky Fall Meeting Closes Amid Muddy Trackconditions
Lexivorton Kentucky October 4 The fall meeting of the Kentucky Association closed this afternoon with cool weather a muddy track fair attendance and spirited racing.
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Lexivorton
Kentucky Association
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