Morris Targets Outlaw Semi Pro League Threatening Texas League
Walter Morris president of the Texas League moves to outlaw a suspected Arizona based semi pro league called Copper State or Miners' League that lures Texas League players with year round salaries and mines jobs. He warns players may jump organized ball though many from Class AA and A will return to strengthen organized leagues by next April.
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Walter Morris
Texas League
Fort Worth
Copperstate
Miners’ League
Arizona
Morris
Rankin Johnson
Memphis
Southern Association
San Antonio Baseball Club
Federal League
Feds
Gilmore
National Commission
Tia Juana Racing Card First Through Sixth Races
The report covers six races with winners Miss Jean Ray Lean Shark Vesta Grape Shot Palma and runners including Bundee Arcone Marka Inquiet Palatable Last Spark Wasatch Baron De Kalb Bob Lynch and others. Times range from 1:07 4-5 to 1:48 4-6 and purses noted as left at the post.
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Miss Jean
Casey
Bundee Arcone
Pickens
Virginia
O’brien
Avery Trumbo
Camia
Beaumont
Sinai
Miss Clark
Clara W
Afamado
Mr. Bob
Minnie F
Ray
Marka
Azu- Tea
A. Martin
Phyllis
Antoinette
OC. Curl
Jurisdiction
Dr. Bamberger
Miss Folly
Lean Shark
Pauley
Inquiet
Traxler
Palatable
Ormes
Kid Nelson
Hazel C
Last Spark
Wasatch
Baron de Kalb
Bob Lynch
Vesta
Scherrer
Prince
Samuel R. Meyers
O'Brien
John Graham
Dal Weber
Grape Shot
Hazel Dale
Scherzer
Jake Argent
Toastmaster
Ida Cummings
Roscas
Lackrage
John Hume
Palma
DePoyster
Ceos
Groos
Lady Spirituella
Petit Bleu
Druse
Football Playoff At Fort Sam Houston Tonight
Weather permitting, the tie-game playoff between the Sixteenth Cavalry and Second Wisconsin Infantry teams will kick off at 8 oclock on the staff field. The contest, following an evenly split first game, promises strong play and could be among the tournament’s best. The winner advances to face the Third Timds for the Potchernick cup honors later.
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Sixteenth Cavalry
Wisconsin Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
Timds
Juniors Stage Inter Class Contests In Basketball
The Juniors held inter class games with five matches. Junior B upset Junior A 40 to 30 while Intermediates beat Junior A 62 to 22. James Dugger led Junior B with 26 points on 12 field goals and 2 fouls.
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Eugene Darby
Robert Garrett
Aaron Blumenthal
Arthur Sobey
Lee Bulle
James Dugger
T. J. Hart
Harold Robinson
William Saffarrans
James Duggar
McCally
Fred Cunningham
Johnson
Vinson Smith
Jarvis Hillie
Brown
George Johnston
Announcer Earl Tolden Committed to State Asylum
San Antonio Baseball Club announcer Earl Tolden, known for his sing song game narrations, was adjudged insane and faces transfer to a state asylum. Club president Harrison J. Benson says he has good recovery prospects and will receive care at a major state institution.
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Earl Tolden
San Antonio
Harrison J. Benson
Darkey
Benson
Ferguson
Slow Driving Case Leads Worcester Court Action
Edward G. Smith was sentenced to two months in the Worcester house of correction after driving so slowly that he obstructed traffic. The article notes many arrests for fast driving but cites this first slow driving case.
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Worchester
Mass
Edward G. Smith
House of Correction
The Ruling Factor Quips on Reel Heroines at Odds
A Kansas City Journal snippet notes a film star faced with unappealing roles. The actor admits reluctance to alter image while citing fashion sense and a jealous wife. He jokes about safety first.
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Kansas City Journal
Upheaval in Amateur Sports Promises Pro Moves in Texas
A sports editor notes plans to form a local basketball league may push amateurs toward professional links. He warns amateurs who turn pro risk tainting their teams, cites NCAA AAU rules, and mentions Texas League, San Antonio clubs, and potential Independent teams in Arizona luring players with lucrative offers.
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New York
National Collegiate Athletic Association
San Antonio
Carpentier Seeks Return Fight for France
Georges Carpentier aims to box in America to aid France in a war charity, possibly against Jesse Willard or Les Darcy. He says four months of training may be required, may need army leave, and he would fight with gloves if that helps his country more than piloting. He stresses duty as a soldier first while serving in the French aviation corps.
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New York
Georges Carpentier
France
Mailey
America
Carpentier
Jesse Willard
Les Darcy
Willard
Tex” Rickard
Darcy
Once a Bicycle Racer Becomes Auto Racing Figure
C F Morgan recalls Frank Galvin once famed as a six day racer and Madison Square Garden winner. He left bicycles five years ago for auto racing and benefited from Goodyear tires in key finishes last season, following injuries at Uniontown Speedway on December 2 which led to his death.
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Frank Galvin
Uniontown
C. F. Morgan
Madison Square Garden
Goodyear Tires
Havana Race Results From Six Furlong Cards
Nigadoo wins opening 6 furlongs at 4 to 1 with Izzel Bey second and San on third. Hiker takes the next 6 furlongs, Oakhurst places second and Fonction aire runs third. March Court prevails in the 6 furlongs with Two Royals second and Lewis Opper third. Malabar wins the mile race as Yorkshire Boy places second and Latiana third. Bank Bill wins the 1 mile with Kazan second and Welga third. Louise Stone takes 11-16 miles, with Supreme second and Afulet third. Other runners include Rose Water and Star Bira.
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Nigadoo
Taplin
Izzel Bey
Wakoff
San *On
Hoffman
Galar
Gino
World's Wonder
Hiker
Kreeger
Oakhurst
Ball
Fonctionaire
R. Ryan
Lockland
Tiger Jim
Passion
Bralbee
March Court
Yorkshire Boy
Corey
Latiana
Collins
Narnov
J. W. Jr
Change
Will
Louise May
Charles F. Grainger
Bank Bill
Wingfield
Kazan
Cruise
Welga
Mink
Piquette
Old Charter
Wenonah
Dare Devil
Tinkle Bell
Louise Stone
Supreme
Gray
Afulet
Rose Water
Pin Money
Star Bira
Regular
Hedge Rose
Juarez Racecard Results From Five Furlong Races
The Juarez card shows first race won by Honey Cat with Myrtle A second and J. D. Suggs third after a 1:00 time. Mab wins the second 5½ furlongs with Satisfied second and Bassanta third, time 1:07. Third race over 7 furlongs features Gallant Boy taking the win with Canto second and Smiling Mage third. time 1:29. Another entry lists Tze Lat with a finish and payout details incomplete.
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Myrtle A
Guy
Honey Cat
Warren
J. D. Suggs
Howard
Labelle Brocade
Crispie
Lupie L
Some Beach
Miss Philbin
Mab
Carroll
Satisfied
Henry
Bassanta
Marco
Tuffy
Belle C
Gallant Boy
Sterling
Canto
Smiling Mag
Hunt
Bert I
Tze Lat
Racing results report with five furlong winners
In the first 5 furlong race Utelus won at 110 pounds with 3.30 and 1.80 quotes while Grays Fav orite finished second and Time took third. Tempy Duncan led Upland King and Star Rose in the following five furlongs. Tempy Duncan won with Upland King second and Star Rose third, time 1 01. Noble Grand Prince Eugene and Prospero's Boy also ran.
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Utelus
Sterling
Grays
Henry
Call Shot
Josefine Zarate
Colle
Tempy Duncan
Carroll
Upland King
Warren
Star Rose
Guy
Noble Grand
Prince Eugene
Prospero
Reappointment of Rush Satisfactory at Princeton
Speedy Rush will return as chief pilot of football operations for 1917 at Princeton University amid praise from East Coast followers. His two-year tenure as head coach followed by two seasons without strong rival breaks outlined the talent drain from Princeton. Sam White will assist as advisory coach, expected to attract talented schoolboys to Old Nassau.
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New York
Rush
Princeton University
Old Nassau
Princeton
Yale
Harvard
Tigers
Sam White
White
Golf Tourney Growth Spurs State Champions List
New State Amateur champions are named across Arkansas to Wisconsin with men and women titles. Notables include J F E England Jr in Arkansas, Reg Lewis in Connecticut, Larry Bromfield in Colorado, and Jock Hutchinson among open champions. Brady wins playoff over Doyle.
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Arkansas
J. FE. England Jr
Lawson M. Watts
Alabama
A. B. Harris
F. M. Tutwiler
Colorado
Larry Bromfield
M. A. McLaughlin
Connecticut
Reginald M. Lewis
Samuel J. Graham
California
Lawrence Cowing
P.cbin Y. Hayne
Florida
Hugh L. Willoughby
F. H. Bankard
Georgia
Robert Jones
Perry Adair
Indiana
Burt Wilbur
John Simpson
Iowa
W. K. Groves
Carl Kulee
Kansas
Harlow Hurley
Hubert Law
Edith Chesebrough
F. W. Maxwell
Elaine Rosenthal
Louise Witherbee
Elizabeth Allen
F. C Letts
Michigan
Dorothy Hutchinson
H. 8. Humphuey
Mississippi
J. W. Armstrong
T. Hall
North Dakota
E. L. Lovejoy
Kilner
Oregon
J. A. Dougherty
G. H. Mayes
Texas
J. P. Lapham
R. T. Anderson
West Virginia
E. C. Dawley
Sue Watson
Wisconsin
E. R. Whitcomb
Francis Hedfield
James M. Barnes
Jock Hutchinson
Massachusetts
Michael J. Brady
Leo Dzsigel
Ohio
Arthur Smith
Pennsylvania
Brady
Patrick J. Doyle
Murphy the Harness King Leads Six Straight Racing Seasons
New York December 30 Thomas W Murphy known as a natural reinsman has led American harness racing in earnings for six straight seasons driving top horses. In 1916 Murphy earned 83053.50 with multiple track records including Directum T and Anna Bradford among others. Duryea Motors forms in Wilkes Barre Pa to build the Duryea Gem priced at 250 and seating three with roller drive.
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New York
Thomas W. Murphy
Murphy
Tom Murphy
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Mabel Trask
St. Frisco
Little Jay
Eli Mack
Jay Ell
Directum TI
Frank Bogash Jr
Anna Bradford
Peter Volo
the Real Lady
Native Belle
Duryea Motors, Inc
Charles E. Duryea
Wilesbarre
Duryea
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Tia Juana
Auto Livery CO
Soledad St
Crockett
Kew
Maggie
International News Service
George McManus
Dinty Moore
Hell
Asylum
Texas Baseball League
Charles O'Leary
O'Leary
Pearl
Pearls
Cy Fried
Fred Gaubatz
George Biediger
Hugo Heim
Vernon Ledger
Smith
Teddy Green
Eddie Giraud
Jack Flaherty
Joe Ehlinger
Happy Hynes
Roland Ledger
Havana
Juarez
Nassau
E. P. Allis, R. P. Cavanagh
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