National League Ball Meetings Open With Syndicate Topics
Baseball officials gather in New York as meetings of the three major groups loom. Topics include minor league issues, World Series format changes, Syndicate baseball, the World Series ticket scandal, and betting. President Lynch expected to win re election amid calls to extend his term, with Herrmann and Johnson also involved.
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Associated Press
New York
National Commission
Lynch
Garry Herrmann
Cincinnati Club
National League
Johnson
American League
Baseball meeting eyes price caps and league reforms
The article notes talks on revising draft prices and rights for Class A leagues on lower circuits, enforcing strict major league roster limits, and curbing drafting and buying players. Ban Johnson plans to push World Series admission price equal to seasonal rates and move the championship starting October 7. A syndicate base ball split is anticipated with ownership rules debated and bidders circling the Boston National club.
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Johnson
New York
Golfers Clash at The Country Club With Dinner Following
The Country club hosts an eighteen hole team match at 3 pm with twenty three pairs led by Captains Thomas H. Franklin and B Chandler. The losing team hosts the winners for an 8 pm dinner and vaudeville at the club, with Lloyd Spencer of the Plaza theater in charge of the program. A dance will cap the evening inviting members and guests.
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Thomas H. Franklin
B. Chandler
Lloyd Spencer
Plaza Theater
Nassu
BE. B. Chandler
F. M. Lewis
Charles G. Treat
E. L. Brown
R. E. Moss
BE. C. Tarrant
Fomby
Thomas Goggan
J. H. Burleson
J. L. Cowan
Guy Patterson
Lockwood
William Aubrey
George Franklin
Gu.”Groos
R. R
Homer Jones
I. M. MclIlhenny
J. H. Kampmann
Bargains in Automobiles at San Antonio Motor Car Co
The San Antonio Motor Car Co offers 5 and 7 passenger Oldsmobiles at low prices to clear stock before new arrivals. Cars include fore doors electric lighted and fully equipped features such as a Warner Speedometer and Prestolite tank. Old car in exchange accepted. See Frederick Murphey Danyer 11 512 Hicks Building.
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San Antonio Motor Car Co
Tigers Leader Hughie Jennings Injured In Auto Crash
Detroit baseball manager Hughie Jennings was seriously injured when his car fell from a bridge near Scranton Pennsylvania. A priest Rev Peter Lynette and a newlywed couple in the car were also severely hurt and all were taken to a hospital. Jennings known for his lively coaching style and his signature cry Eee yah was a prominent figure in the league.
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Hughie” Jennings
Detroit American League Baseball Club
Scranton
Peter F. Lynette
Jennings
World Series Ticket Scandal Teased By Baseball Commission
August Herrmann, president of the Cincinnati club and chairman of the national baseball commission, prepared to review the World Series ticket scandal as investigations probe various charges. He said the matter is difficult to trace to its source and urged any real evidence be presented to the commission.
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New York
Herrmann
Cincinnati Club
National Baseball Commission
Commission
Saxet Bowling Club organized by city youths
Young bowlers met at Bee thoven alleys Friday night and formed the Saxet Bowling club with W Bless as president, BE Vaiga as vice president, M Dulling as treasurer, and H Walker as secretary. A social session followed with refreshments served by several ladies. The club plans regular meetings and many enjoyable evenings. The Camp controversy comment appears as a side note about Walter Camp from Yale.
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Beethoven
Saxet Bowling Club
W. Bless
BE. Vaiga
M. Dulling
H. Walker
Three Teams Enter Long Bicycle Race Wager
Madison Square Garden hosts a six day bicycle race starting December 10. Kra mer Moran Fogler Clark Root Hill teams form a three cornered battle with a $1000 prize pool. Rivalry centers on Moran's move to partner with Kramer and Clark’s change after canceling Australian engagements.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Kramer
Moran
Fogler
Clark
Root
Hill
Hill Root
Winter League Moguls Pleased With Series Progress
San Antonio Winter Baseball league managers praised series success and growing public and player interest. Al Jonas elected secretary treasurer replacing A F Dugosh. Contract rules enforce unsigned players risking forfeiture. ladies admitted free. Orioles players Graves and Vetters noted. Two games set for Sunday at 3 PM between Higgins company versus Orioles and Twenty Second Infantry versus Round Ups.
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San Antonio
al Jonas
A. F. Dugosh
Jonas
G. S. Graves
Orioles
John Vetters
Higgins Company
Texas League Park
Krishh
Second Infantry
Melvin Sheppard Recovers From Throat Operation
New York December 9 Melvin Sheppard amateur champion middle distance runner is reported doing well after surgery for throat affection he has battled for over a year
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Sheppard
Associated Press
New York
Melvin Sheppard
Laurel Heights Juniors Win in Close Football Clash
Laurel Heights Juniors beat Beacon Hill Juniors 5 to 2 in a Friday afternoon game. Star Penkle scored a touchdown in the third quarter to seal the win.
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Laurel Heights
Beacon Hill
Penkle
Indians to Oust Chief in Creek Nation Rift
Insurgent Creek Indians in Oklahoma City demand removal of full blood chief Mary Tiger and nation attorney M L Lott who earns 5000 dollars yearly. A larger meeting is set in Muskogee next week to push reforms ending tribal offices, liquidating estates, and distributing tribal funds. A delegation will travel to Washington this winter.
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Oklahoma City
Mary Tiger
M. L. Lott
Muskogee
Mott
Washington
King of Twirlers Marquard Tops 1911 NL Pitchers
Rube Marquard of the New York Giants has been proclaimed pitching king of the National League for 1911 with a 24 win and 7 loss record and a .774 victory percentage, leading the league's hurlers.
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Rube” Marquard
Giant Star
Callahan Won't Be A Bench Manager For White Sox
Chicago reports Jimmy Callahan will stay in uniform as player manager with the White Sox. He dismissed bench manager rumors, saying he will sit on the bench only when the bleaching room crew tells him to remove his uniform.
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Callahan
Associated Press
Chicago
Jimmy Callahan
Comiskey
White Sox
Impossible 10 Stop Morris in Ten Rounds
A New York report quotes James J. Corbett praising Morris as a dominant heavyweight with exceptional durability and reach. He notes Morris leans in clinches, lacks finishing boxing technique, and could dominate with learned left hand use if kept active.
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Morris
New York
Langford
Jason
Carlorris
James J. Corbett
Hercules
Jim Flyng
Dn Morris
Charley Carr Tops Kansas City Blues in Opening Play
Charley Carr will play first for the Kansas City Blues as the team opens the season. The note recalls Charles Carr’s early talent and references Minneapolis seeking the 1912 automobile tour opportunity.
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Charley Carr
Kansas City Blues
Charles
Minneapolis
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