Heydler Rivalries Shape National League Leadership
In New York on December 17 reports say John Heydler may not be out of the National League race as Robert W. Brown’s nomination is viewed as a maneuver. Ward supporters align with Chicago and Philadelphia while Brown backers include St Louis and Cincinnati, with tensions rising over possible bribery evidence from the 1968 umpire scandal.
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Robert W. Brown
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Nm M. Ward
Stanley Robinson
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Chi- New York
Brooklyn
Philiphia
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Pittsburg
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Brown
Dovey
Garry Herrmann
Heydler
Robinson
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Johnson Gaining Followers Daily in Big Fight Talk
New York reports sentiment shifting on the Jeffries Johnson fight. Public opinion swings toward Johnson as observers note his improved form, left hand, and right hand power evidenced in recent exhibitions and Ketchel bout footage.
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Jeffries
Jack Johnson
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Lghtera
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Johnson
Firesimmons
Ketchel
Liftle
Gilmour Dobie Rejoins Washington Football for 1910 Season
The article notes Gilmour Dobie signs to coach Washington's 1910 football team, staying beyond the three months of his contract to oversee pre season training. It highlights his coaching history at Minnesota, North Dakota Agricultural, and Washington, and predicts strong prospects for the Purple and Gold. It also mentions a Seattle boxing scene and upcoming inter club matches with a proposed referee.
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Seattle
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University of Washington
Attell Favored In 20 Round Dreamland Bout
San Francisco boxer Monte Attell and Los Angeles rival Danny Webster prepare for a 20 round title showdown at the Dreamland pavilion. Attell is a 10 to 7 favorite, though heavy Los Angeles betting and last minute wagers circulate around Webster’s camp.
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San Francisco
Monte Attell
Danny Webster
Los Angeles
Dreamland Pavilion
Mttleman
Pacomat
Stell
Webster
Southern California
Webster's
Rugby visit eyed by United States college teams
English players from Cambridge and England would be invited to a California Rugby Football Union meeting to discuss plans for a team from England to tour the United States next fall to play the University of California and Stanford.
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Francisco
California Rugby Football Union
Cambridge
England
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California
Stanford
Graney Hints at Dark Doings in Jeffries Johnson Fight
Eddie Graney, once a bidder for the mill, leaves New York to return to San Francisco after hints that the Jeffries Johnson bout may be canceled. From the Astor Hotel he smiles at reported disturbances in the promoters camp and declines to reveal reasons for doubting the fight will occur.
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Jeffries-Johnson
Eddie Graney
San Francisco
Astor Hotel
California
Danes and Swedes Slug Each Other At Washington Hall Smoker
The Danlah Athletic club and the Swedish association plan a smoker event at Washington Hall on 14th Street and B First Avenue Saturday evening. The program includes wrestling and boxing bouts with ring and barbells exercises plus a social gathering afterward.
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Danlah Athletic Club
Washington Hall
Yost's year’s best play at Michigan gridiron
Ann Arbor reports coach Yost hailed a remarkable forward pass and run sequence as the season’s greatest play. The trick involved Wasmund and Allerdice switching positions, Magidsohn receiving the pass, and a three fold setup that deceived Penn's defense for a dramatic move near the end zone.
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United Press
Ann Arbor
Mich
Oval
Michigan
Braddock
Wasmund
Allerdice
Magidsoni
Clark
Casey
Smith
Waamund
Miller
Magidsohn
Florence
Penn
Quakers
Treichigan
Pennfia
Fay Juvenile Bicycle Offers Healthful Fun for Christmas
A Fay juvenile bicycle from Pope Mfg Co is praised as a healthful, trustworthy gift for children. The ad touts steel construction, coaster brakes, and varied frame sizes from 14 to 18 inches, with prices and a $10 deposit option to hold the bicycle until delivery. It emphasizes exercise, mind development, and early riding benefits for kids aged 4 to 10.
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Pope Mfg. Co
Christman
Weven
Walt
Dorando Accepts Hayes Challenge for San Francisco Race
London December 17 Dorando the Italian marathoner accepted the challenge from Johnny Hayes the American who beat him in the Olympic race and the match will be run in San Francisco on January 16 with both runners set to compete.
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Billy Papke
Pugil Parie
Billy
London
Dorando
Johnny Hayes
San Francisco
Broadway School Elects Managers for Sports Teams
The Broadway School community selects managers for multiple sports. Frank Pritchard is named manager of next year’s football team while Tom Tyrer becomes baseball manager. Grover Burke holds an extensive athletic record and is recognized as a standout in basketball leadership.
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Frank Pritchard
Tom Tyrer
Frank McKeoan
Grover Burke
Broadway
Zbysko Fails to Throw Ordeman in City Match
In Minneapolis on December 17 Zbysko, the Polish wrestler famed for besting Gotch, failed to throw Henry Ordeman twice in an hour. Zbysko did not score a single fall while Ordeman’s defense stymied him. Zbysko then agreed to a handicap bout in Kansas City on December 21 against Dr. Roller with a $1,000 prize at stake.
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Hetd Frank Gotch
Henry Ordeman
Ordeman
Zichynko
Zayeko
Dr. Roller
Seattle
Kangan City
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