National League at Outs Over Presidency Crisis
New York December 15 The deadlock over the National League presidency deepens as John M. Ward is poised to cause a rift with the American League. Acting President is opposed by Chicago New York Philadelphia and Brooklyn clubs with Stanley Robinson of St Louis holding the deciding vote. American League directors whitewash the New York club on a signaling bureau but ban managers who steal signals.
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Wagner and Cobb Lug Along as Hunting Plans Slip
Pittsburg dispatch reports Hanes Wagner and Ty Cobb enduring a feud over hunting trips to Georgia. Wagner laments wasted days while Cobb stands firm that they will never agree on game or baseball. The dispute remains unsettled as the two men return from the South.
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Fitz gerald Promises Fast Boxing Card Tonight
Ballard Athletic Club members should attend as Fitz gerald has arranged a quick card. Based on the listed fighters and their prior performances an entertaining evening is expected from the opening bell to the final knockout.
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Great English Gold Wins Big Purse in Season
Kayardo, ridden by Maher up, dominated the past season for owner Sporteman Parte, clearing the enormous purse total of 120613.42 dollars as the great English gold horse.
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Football Rules From a Historian’s Satire
A satirical set of “rules” mocks early football standards with absurd stipulations about equipment penalties, haircuts, abolished yells, head injuries, and scoring oddities, imagining a farcical committee of revision governing the sport.
Impartial National Commission for Baseball Urged by Wright
Wright argues for a restructured baseball commission to remove league bias. He proposes equipping a neutral chairman with no ties to either the National or American leagues and adding minor leagues representation. He suggests a trained official earning about 19000 dollars annually to decide disputes without prejudice.
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Franklin Five Preparations for YMCA Tilt
Franklin high basketball squad lines up against YMCA at the Franklin gym this afternoon with coach hopefuls for better showing than last game a 76 to 16 loss. Delfel will guard and a star sub at center may start as shifts and substitutions aim to strengthen the lineup.
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Eagles Downed in Three-Game Series
The Owls won two of three in a late night contest. Putnam led with 218 in the final game and a .186 season average. Conover posted 189 144 178 for 506 series, and other players contributed strong scores as the team posted a high team total.
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Seattle Aims to Grow as Insurance Center
Promote using Seattle general agents to boost local insurance business. Contact F. J. Martin at Main 1458 or Ind. 827, Office 208 Columbia St for details.
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Pittsburg Pirates May Train in San Francisco
Pirates consider San Francisco as training site replacing Hot Springs Cobb hit nine homers and 23 doubles last season Tim Sullivan to stakeholder for Jeffries Johnson bout Willie Mathewson knocked out in Troy indoor game Phillies eye Tommy as manager if Kling deal Yale and Illinois may hold dual field meet New York editors dub Jeff Sehapen fight The Battle of the Films. Boston Red Sox stay at Hot Springs two weeks Dance at Dreamland tonight admission free
Basel's Winners Claim Scramble Team Scores
Basel's Stars teamed with a scratch crew from the A Waeet Lao, posting a high score of 212 and an average around 194. Final tallies show 212 594 166 20 172 606 200 28 180 561 629 2710 168 Bil 164 627. Auction items listed include a pocket knife, air rifle, striking bag, boxing gloves. A. L. Hall, 1111 First Ave.
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Wallace Bros 1900 Silver Plated Dessert Spoons Sale
Advertisement listing several Wallace Bros silver plated and magnetic spoon sets from 1900 with prices from $1.25 to $1.90 per set. Also mentions Hamilton and Holmes & Edwards brands and assorted patterns. Includes promotional language emphasizing value and usefulness as gifts.
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New System to Pick Football Captains At College
A plan proposed to select team captains from 1980 men with one line and one back chosen from the W group by the athletic staff. The coach would supervise practice and establish a captaincy hierarchy. Early fall trials may test candidates for the first game and keep the best suited man in command.
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Nelson to meet Welsh over title in likely bout
Freddie Welsh has cornered Battling Nelson after years of challenges. Nelson’s new manager John Robinson confirms a probable February meeting with a $20 000 purse to Nelson. Welsh seeks a $5 000 stake, but Nelson’s big guaranteed payoff abroad looms. Adolph Wolguat of Milwaukee promises a backing challenge regardless of the result.
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Fighters Roasted and Praised in Punchy Boxing Revue
A column derides boxing fans and fighters as fickle critics. It praises Bat Nelson for securing a future fortune from a Welsh bout while noting others chase quick money, mixing praise and satire of Jeffries Johnson and peers.
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Local Fight Buzz Bubbles In Tacoma With McVeigh Long Matchups
Report notes the sparring stir between McVeigh and Long in Tacoma drawing attention from Seattle. Promoter Phillips may stage an evening show to satisfy local fans, highlighting Pete McVeigh Louie Long Roscoe Taylor and Eddie Marino as a crowd drawing quartet.
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Greenwood Club Smoker Set For Tomorrow
The Greenwood Athletic club will hold its initial smoker on the evening of December 14 at Kirkwood. Wrestling events have been arranged and first class sport is expected.
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Washington State Beats YMCA In Tight College Basketball Game
The University of Washington defeated the YMCA quintet 27 to 21 in a fast paced season second game. Washington led throughout despite YMCA opening win last week 32 to 26. Key players: Mulien Clemetson De Chesne and Bt John for the University with several from the YMCA also contributing in a high tempo contest officiated by Dr. D C Hall and a YMCA umpire.
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McVeigh Taylor Bout Promising in Tacoma Showdown
Pete McVeigh and Taylor fight for a January 1 card in Tacoma. The coast guard of Tacoma promotes the lightweight clash at 3 pm with a 66 percent gate share and a 65 to 36 winners percentage basis. McVeigh, new to the scene, previously drew with Vince MeV in seven rounds and previously sparred with Lew Reddy and Tom McMahon.
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