Coleman Leaves for San Antonio
Telegram from Coleman to James Wood of the Royal Theater says he will depart Chicago Monday night. The note discusses Adolph Ernst the light heavyweight champion and John Coleman as a formidable challenger weighing 195 pounds. Ernst trains with a 220 pound wrestler to counter the Chicago challenger before the big match on the fifth at the Royal Theater.
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Americans Shine in New Zealand International Meet
San Francisco reports from Wellington say the United States team made a good showing at the international meet concluded Sunday. California sprinter George Parker strained a thigh tendon to avoid the fence in the 120 yard dash and required assistance off the field. Parker is expected to miss three weeks. Parker won the dash in 11.35 seconds as wind hampered long races. Powers faded near the mile finish, beaten by Hall of Wellington by four yards after a 65 yard handicap. Caughey won the shot put with 43 feet 1 inch, Templeton placed second in the pole vault at 11 feet 3 inches.
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Record field goal feat recalls Robertson's 1900 record
A Chicago based gossipy roundup recalls a forgotten mark by Robertson of Purdue in 1900, seven field goals from the line in a 42 to 7 Purdue win over Rose Poly, after a Lake Forest College clipping revived the memory. It notes Robertson’s death in the 1903 Purdue wreck and places him as the era’s premier kicker.
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Carrs Baseball School Is Ready
New York December 29 At last the idea of a regular baseball school became a reality. Next Friday Charles Carr will open a baseball university at San Antonio Texas for matriculation of ambitious youths seeking entry to the big leagues via a route to replace the bush circuit. Carrs prospectus names Owen Bush Louis Criger Otto Williams and other noted players on the faculty. The Hot Sulphur Wells field at San Antonio will have twenty diamonds showers locker rooms and equipment to train learners to play like Wagner Collins and Mathewson.
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Charles Carr
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Herrmann says no comment on Tinker and Brown signing
Cincinnati club president August Herrmann says he has nothing new to say about reports that Joe Tinker and Mordecai Brown signed with the Federal League. He doubts their jump from organized baseball and notes the national commission will handle contract violations in time.
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Winter League Stages Two Exciting Sunday Games
The Winter league produced two engaging summer pastime games Sunday. In the opener Meters Pharmacy beat Mills Stars 7 to 6 in seven innings as Walker & Company delivered clutch hits and Ezzell of Mills starred with three safeties. In the nightcap Kaufmans defeated King Furniture 6 to 4, scoring three runs in the fifth to seal the win behind Garcia and teammates.
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Brooklyn Keeps Open Bid for Tinker in Legal Shadow
The Brooklyn club has not received word from Joe Tinker on a potential Federal League contract. Edward H. McKeever said legal action to stop Tinker from playing elsewhere would be held in reserve until near the outlaw league’s season start. The case also questions whether Tinker must play under Ebbetts if courts side with Brooklyn.
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Federal League 10 Invade New York Rumors Surface
Dec 29 New York reports say President Gilmore of the Federal League heads toward the city amid talk of a new New York club. Rumors tie possible use of former American League park idle since 1912 to a Federals entry with Olympic Field ties. Jess McMahon disclaims involvement.
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Federals Back Up Ball Players in Federal League Stand
In Indianapolis on December 29 Edward Krause, Federal League director, vowed the league will defend all its players if legal action arises from Brooklyn officials seeking to enjoin Joe Tinker from playing for Chicago. He said the reserve clause is valid and the league has funds to carry through the program, dismissing claims of insufficient backing.
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Fort Worth High Resumes Practice for New Year Game
Fort Worth Central High eleven has resumed football practice for a game on New Year’s Day against Stephenville’s all star team. Stephenville’s team is organized by Luther Burleson, Trinity University coach, and the clash will be played in Stephenville.
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Shelton En Route For San Antonio Fight Card
Shelton the St. Louis lightweight sails toward San Antonio for a ten round bout with Tex Alsbury at the Army Post next Friday night. A St Louis informant says Shelton is in prime shape and ready to deliver, while Tex’s trainers report sparring partners have faced punishing sessions and Battling Judy is the only man who can take it. Sergent Musselman says the ring will be well placed for a good view and that 30 rounds of milling are on the card, with baseball contract discussions and league rules cited in support of fighter rights amid expected favorable responses from Herrmann and Johnson.
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Britons Seek Heavyweight Boxer in British Contest
New York reports England aims to find a top heavyweight through a $25,000 prize funded by The Daily Sketch and The Sporting Chronicle. Entries limited to boxers who have earned under $10 in prior pro bouts, with a series of contests across England Scotland Ireland and Wales. The winner may meet Carpentier for the British title.
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Players Petition To Be Taken Up By Commission
New York December 29 In a resume of the stand and petition of the baseball players fraternity which is to be considered by the national commission at Cincinnati January 6 President David L Fultz of the players organization states the petition signed by about 500 members was presented to the national commission and national board on November 8 A conference will be held by officers John P Henry Jacob E Daubert Ray W Collins John B Miller Edward M Reulbach and myself The petition was criticized as having pursued the wrong procedure and should have been presented to each league individually but the group says it must start over.
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Final round set in court tennis tourney at Tuxedo Park
Play reached the final round in the challenge cup tourney at Tuxedo Park New York. J Gordon Douglas and Fulton Cutting advanced to fight for the title after Cutting defeated C S Lee in straight sets while Pierre Lorillard fell to Douglas in the best match. The final is scheduled for New Year’s Day.
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Ragan Weighs Federal League Offer
Omaha based Pat Ragan pitcher for the Brooklyn NL club says he is seriously considering overtures from Federal League officials who have made him a handsome offer. The news comes as a potential move affecting the Brooklyn club and the Federal League bidding war heats up.
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Pat” Ragan
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Houde Seeks 165 Pound Bout in Pro Wrestling Debut
French wrestler Louis Houde demands a 165 pound match, telling San Antonio promoter Harry Lucenay he wants to wrestle. Houde, a Greco Roman specialist with a claimed France amateur title streak, notes readiness to face Pet Brown, Rentrup, or Carter, on a first come basis.
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Beachey Sets New Looping Flight World Record
Lincoln Beachey established another world aviation record by looping the loop six times at an altitude of 2500 feet over San Francisco Bay. Earlier he flew upside down, demonstrating remarkable aerial skill in the feat reported from San Francisco.
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