Donlin Applies for Federal Job Amid Garden Shakeup
New York promoter Jimmy Johnston ends free list at Madison Square Garden, sparing editors and some politicians who must now buy tickets. Mike Donlin reportedly applied to a Federal League official for a job, hoping for a post before the season starts, insisting he’s still at his best. Jack Johnson is reported to have arrived in Buenos Aires aiming to settle there and open a premier cafe.
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Hel Sheridan
New York
Jimmy Johnston
Madison Square Garden
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Johnston
Mike Donlin
Gilmore
Federal League
Michael
Sam
Donlin
Jack Johnson
Buenos Ayres
Buenos Res
South America
Two Ringside Bouts Highlight Everett Boxing Show
Expect 75 to 100 Seattle ring doves at ringside as Johnny O Leary faces Ray Campbell in a four round bout. Fans split on winner with Pat Scott favoring Campbell and Ed Pinkman backing him through training. Billy Wright and Pat Scott top the undercard with Wright versus Scot in the main event. Other matches feature Steve Reynolds vs Jack Thompson, Ed Pinkman vs Harry Anderson, Ad Schafflr vs Andy Duval, and Leo Houck vs Joe Farrell.
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Everett
Johnny O'Leary
Ray Campbell
Pat Scott
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O'Leary
Ed Pinkman
Duke
Billy Wright
Pat Scottefl
Scot
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Heavies
Harry Anderson
Ad Schafflr
Andy Duval
Leo Houck
Joe Farrell
Sale of Yanks Made at Last
New York January 1 The sale of the New York American baseball team to Col Jacob Ruppert and Capt T L Huston was completed yesterday. While official figures were not disclosed it is said the deal involved about 500000 and excludes any players not presently owned by the club. It was announced that Wild Bill Donovan will manage the Yankees next season.
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New York American
Jacob Ruppert
T. L.huston
Wild Pill” Donovan
Yankees
Sporting Events of Note Last Year
A year’s roundup by Hugh S. Fullerton recounts quips and non-events from January to September. Items include Charlie Comiskey not buying ink and Ty Cobb avoiding trouble, Ban Johnson denying Federal claims, and Cincinnati Reds pennant chatter going unclaimed.
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C. Webb Murphy
Dan Morgan
Charlie Comiskey
Joe Jeanette
Jim Johnson
Cincinnati
Reds
Ty Cobb
Ban Johnson
Feds
Cleveland
Charlie Ebbets
Chicago
Frank O'Day
Johnny Evers
Wee
Hen Berry
Lon Stage
Purdue
Welsh White bout postponed to January 26
Jimmy Johnston announced the ten round fight between Welsh and White here has been moved from January 13 to January 26. The promoter cited scheduling adjustments and venue availability for the delay.
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Jimmy Johnston
Welsh
White
Seattle Sports Scene Buzzing With Bills On Racing And Boxing
Seattle sports chatter centers on potential bills in the legislature to legalize pari mutuel horse racing in Washington and ten round boxing bouts. Supporters hope bills gain life, while baseball remains quiet as winter holds.
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Avondale Hotel
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Cornell Tops Penn In Second Round Title Race
Cornell won four games from Brown in the second round to take a two point lead over Pennsylvania as title holders. The standings show Cornell 7, Pennsylvania 6, Brown 0 6. In the A C bowling tourney the Blacks Whites Reds lead with five wins each of nine games. The Grays Violet and Hines follow in the low position. A report on John T Brush estate profits shows National Exhibition Co. earned 416 791 over 1910 1911 1912. Nov 19 Bat Nelson failed to print his name.
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Reds
Grays
Violeta
Hines
John T. Brush
National Exhibition Co
New York Nationals
Bruah
Shugrue Insures Fists For $20,000
Jersey City dispatch reports light-weight fighter Shugrue values his hands at about $20,000 and has insured them against injury. He plans to face Willie Ruehle and Freie Welsh at Madison Square Garden, New York, with earnings around $20,000 even if an accident prevents a bout.
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Jersey City
N. J
Shugrue
Joe
Willie Ruehle
Welsh
Madi
Ballard Christian Coach Responds To YMCA Warning
O. J. Chambers, Ballard Christian basketball manager, rebuts a YMCA issued warning urging managers to avoid the Ballard five. He says he canceled a game after failing to secure fair refereeing and gate receipts. Fox leads the SA handicap tourney with 11 wins and three losses in three cushion billiards.
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O. J. Chambers
Ballard Christian
Ballard Five
Fox
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