Baseball Clouds May Clear Soon
The Northwestern League remains unsettled on Portland’s status with a decision due by late month. Leaders consider adding six to eight towns and expanding or replacing Portland, with Vancouver, Bellingham, and Everett eyed for possible expansion. Fans are told not to worry as the league evaluates options and prepares for a stronger 1910 season.
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Northwestern
Butte
Helena
Washington Town
Lucas
Reforming Football Rules in 1910 Probable Changes
A 1910 reform proposal outlines prohibitions on dragging or piling players, bans on ball carrier advancement after down, a three yard distance for fair catches, seven men on the line with limited cross, possible elimination of the forward pass with an unrestricted behind the line version, and mandatory removal of injured players at trainer or captain request.
Phoenix Athletic Club to Promote Amateur Boxing in Town
The Phoenix Club announces a January 13 boxing card featuring five four round bouts with local amateurs Willie Vetro and Johnnie O Leary headlining. Frank Westermann and Howard Ladd defend titles among others, promising solid ring work and a first class event for winter and spring.
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Solvution Arcade
Phoenix Club
Wilds
Willie Vetro
Johnnie O'Leary
Frank Westermann
Howard Ladd
Tom Clark
Wiffenbach
Willie Robinson
Castro
Dave Clark
Tom Swift
Little Pete Resting After Tough Fight With Roscoe Taylor
Pete McVei rests weeks after a hard three round battle with Roscoe Taylor in Tacoma. He was underweight before the fight, weighed about 132, and plans rest to recover and focus on other activities like handball. Robert Fitzsimmons Jr vows to avenge his father against Bill Lang after reading of Fitzsimmons Sr downfall.
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Roscoe Taylor
Pete
Tacoma
Taylor
Louie Long McVeigh
Bill Lang
Bob Fitzsimmons
Robert Fitzsimmons
Lane
Robert, Jr
Borbe
Lang
Pacer Breaks Track Record at Santa Anita
California reports a young pacer with a 2 04 record mile at Santa track, beating the previous mark held by Jim and Kiatawah. The horse is from the McKinney mare, a line also producing Irish and others.
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California
Santa Track
Jim
Kiatawah
Hal
Greenwood Club Presents Good Smoker at Odd Fellows Fremont
The Time wood Athletic club staged a boxing and wrestling card last night at Odds Fellows Fremont. The Greenwood club has grown rapidly and interest among members suggests a water auditor may be arranged toward month’s end.
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Timewood Athletic Club
Odd Fellows
Fremont
Greenwood
Brinker Declines Varsity Baseball Coach Post
Deep gloom on campus as Dode Brinker announces he will not seek the Varsity baseball coaching job. He plans to return to professional baseball but will practice and has filed as a candidate for coach, with a board of control meeting tonight likely to decide.
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Dade
Odl
Board of Control
Stagg Favors Soccer Football for Western Colleges
President Marty Pratt Judson of the University of Chicago voiced support for soccer football as a college game. He said it would give more students a chance to play and boost interest next season, aligning with Coach Stagg’s enthusiasm for the sport.
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Chicago
Marty Pratt Judson
University of Chicago
Sean
Judson
Stagg
Electric treatment makes horses travel at Moncrief Park
Jacksonville January 6. Horsemen at Moncrief Park ban electric devices attached to saddles or riders to boost speed. Officials ruled the practice against racing rules and warned riders using batteries or wires would be barred. The device uses a battery and insulated wire along the leg to urge the horse forward, triggering a sharp surge in speed.
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Moncrief Park
Attienberg
Sports Corner notes on Al Kauf and boxing futures
Al Kauf left for Pittsburg months ago and is not heard from. Billy Brady is set to train winter plans while Dick Hyland will be kept busy. Jack Grace reports Kilareety and Jeffries deny France talks and Meltnitost bids. Coney Island Jockey Club to distribute about $252000 in stakes next season.
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al Kauf
Pittsburg
Reese Pearly
Billy Brady
Coney Island
New President Elected in Major League Baseball Scene
Tom Chivington, head of the Louisville club, named to replace Joe O’Brien as president of the American Association. A constitutional amendment gives the chairman broad powers, with Geo. Tebeau steering the selection, suggesting real power lies behind the scenes.
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Tom Chivington
Louieville Club
Joe O'Brien
American Association
Geo. Tebeau
Chivington
Ketchel Backs Johnson In Jeffries Fight Outlook
Stanley Ketchel, a rare backer of Johnson, predicts Johnson will beat Jeffries. He notes Johnson’s strong guard and hitting power, while acknowledging Ketchel was clearly outclassed by Johnson in their twelve round match.
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Stanley Ketchel
Johnson
Jeffries
Ketchel
National League “Bull” Won’t Go With 166 Game Schedule
A yearned debate on baseball seasons contrasts the National League 166 game plan with the American League 154 game schedule. Proponents argue longer play benefits the game and profits, while critics fear greed and extended seasons hurt fans and players. The piece urges Johnson to resist pressure to extend the NL season despite public support for longer play.
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Fivery
Chameionship
Johnson
Jack Johnson Plans Mobile Racing After Jeffries Fight
Jack Johnson announced he will devote his time to mobile racing after his July world championship bout with Jeffries. He has ordered a racing car of proven design and will drive his first race in Detroit soon. Johnson also aims to enter the Vanderbilt Cup race.
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Pittsburg
Jack Johnson
Jeffries
Galveston
Detroit
Jeffries Ight
Newsboy Pug Odd Case In Chicago
In Chicago on January 4 a peculiar case centers on a newsboy named SScorphy who once held a title three years ago and set a record for selling the most newspapers in an hour. The tale mentions Murphy selling 2,700 papers in a hour during the Irequolte theatre fire, earning payment for each sale and changing hands many times. A dance at Dreamland with free admission is noted.
Green Lake Club to Hold Smoker at Kirkwood Hall
The Green Lake Athletic club raises mushroom organization label and plans a smoker at Kirkwood hall featuring a wrestling card and food. The event aims to attract members and supporters in the coming months.
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Green Lake
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