Hester Eyes South City Arena If Permit Denied
Sid Hester proposes staging the Nelson-Wolgast bout with a $2,500 deposit after San Mateo supervisors may deny a San Francisco permit. If blocked at Colma he plans to build an arena in South City San Mateo near the city line, relying on local trustees who reportedly support the plan.
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Calendar of Regional Dates for Upcoming Events
The list outlines several city windows with August dates spanning Kalamazoo Detroit Cleveland New York Readville Hartford and Syracuse. Notable ranges include Kalamagoa July 26 to 29 and New York August 23 to September 2 with Readville August 29 to September 2.
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Cleveland
New York
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Hartford
Syracune
All Around Greatness in Baseball Echoes From Legends
Veteran players debate the top all around performer in baseball history. Texas Jack McAllister is praised for versatility across positions while Buck Ewing Tim Murnane and Charlie Ferguson are cited as supreme all around talents. Ferguson’s legacy lingers despite a lone stone marker.
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Superior Judge Refereed Jeffs Fight for Earthquake Sufferers
A Los Angeles benefit event at Naud Junction pavilion drew elite local fighters for a three round charity bout with Jim Jeffries and Jack Root refereed by Judge Smith. Notable participants included Aurelio Herrera Pat Nelson Abe Attell Kid Herman Tommy Barnes Twin Sullivan Kim Jeffries Jack Root and Young Corbett with Corbett later knocked out by Herrera.
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Coast Leaguers Set to Finalize San Francisco Contracts
Secretary Danny Long announced contracts for the San Francisco Coast league club will be completed next week with a meeting called by President Graham to discuss contract clauses banning barn storming and to finalize the season schedule.
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Mat hatchetty Matty Books Hails Chase Wagner Heroes
Hal Chase and Hana Wagner are praised by Christy Mathewson in a planned Matty Books volume. The feature catalogs Chase as a pitcher turned first baseman with top infield ability and renames Wagner simply Wagner to please fans. Also notes Bombay tourney dates for 1910 and the Idar Challenge Cup polo event in February.
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Hana Wagner
Christy Mathewson
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Bigix
J. Hodmmer
Hal Case
Specaliat
Lowell
Wagner
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Bombay
Amateur Skating Association Grants Three Speed Skating Trophies
The Amateur Skating Association of Canada will present three trophies this season for speed skating. One for skaters under 14, one for skaters under 15, and one for senior skaters.
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Connors and Johnson Lose to Allen and Putnam in Five-Game Series
The teams played a five game series this week with Allen and Putnam defeating Connors and Johnson. Putnam is noted for strong form in the Scott's Athletic club tournament, while Stephen leads scoring alongside high weekly totals. Daily scores included Allan 96 and Churchill 93, with others near the mid 20s to 40s.
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Merger Leads Ameri League Twirlers in Wild Pace
Je Merger led the Ameri league twirlers in wild pace this season with 14. Cy Morgan gave the most bases on balls. Jack Warhop struck out more batters than any other pitcher. Ed Waleh and Bill Byrne tied for the balk record with three. Frank Smith pitched in the most innings, 65.
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Cy Morgan
Balle
Jack Warhop
Batoe
Ed Waleh
Bill Byrne
Frank Smith
Jim Driscoll to Return to America in February
Jim Driscoll, English lightweight contender, is set to return to the United States in February for upcoming bouts. The news notes his return after fighting abroad and his planned schedule upon arrival.
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Coffroth and Harvey See Russian Frontier Ejectments
New York January 22 promoters Jimmy Coffroth and Silent Charley Harvey failed to enter Russia with unauthenticated papers. They were ejected at the frontier after border guards questioned their credentials and language, then returned to Berlin amid reports of cold feet and uncertain plans to recruit Mohammed Ali for the czar’s domain.
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Caar
Charley Harvey
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Broadway Everett Basketball At Queen Cympanium
Tickets indicate several hundred students will attend the Broadway Everett basketball game in the Queen Cympanium tonight. Tag day raised 16 cents per attendee to boost the treasury. Riverett quintette strengths are unclear after no major games. venue doors are new to both teams.
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Seymour basketball team tweaks rough play after Adelphia game
McKinnon guards Tim and Grove Burke of Seymour, with forwards Hook and Robinson, are on a lineup that coach says will curb rough tactics seen in last week’s meeting with Adelphia College. If Everett’s influence leads the team to similar play, the game should attract spectators.
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Murphy Gambles Away Control of National League Plan
The Philadelphia club sale and a hidden bet between Murphy and Garry Herrmann unravel at the moment Ward seemed certain to win. Murphy’s wagering provokes Herrmann to act, forcing a coalition and a deadlock that blocks Murphy’s bid for NL control and alters the league’s leadership dynamics.
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Providence Will Launch United States League
A Providence report claims a new baseball league named the United States League will debut soon. It lists teams in Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Providence Baltimore Paterson Newark and Trenton. It also notes three Cuban Giants players have been signed for Providence. The promoter is linked to a Dr G H Lawson amid questions about ties to prior ventures.
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al Lawson
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Dr Roller Faces Ordeman in City Grapple Challenge
The controversial pair John Roller and Henry Ordeman spark a return match debate with Ordeman publicly challenging Roller. A Grand Opera House episode ended with Ordeman awarded the win while Roller contemplated East or European bouts and a possible big stake.
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Rube Vickers Sent Back to the Minors by Athletics
The big disappointment of the Athletics pitching staff for two years, Rube Vickers, has been sent back to the minor leagues. Manager Duan of the Baltimore club receives him from Connie Mack, a move described as securing a good man. Vickers had a reputation for promising many chances but failing to pitch as instructed, though he historically excelled in the minors. Princeton's track team faces dual meets with Columbia, Cornell, Yale, and Annapolis.
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Rube" Vickers
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Jack Johnson Faces Court Over Alleged Assault
New York dispatch reports heavyweight star Jack Johnson, a Black claimant to boxing supremacy, must appear in court to answer an alleged assault on Norman Pinder in a cafe. Pinder says Johnson struck and kicked him after being invited to drink. Johnson posted $1,000 bail and faces possible Blackwell Island sentence if convicted.
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Joy Rides Free By Following Jack Curley's Fancy S
In Seattle the hustler Jack Curley using a high pressure approach dupes car buyers. He shadows dealers and hotels to push Jeffries and other customers toward a sale. The scene unfolds amid a 1916 car purchase maneuver and a staged publicity stunt involving a Forestry building venue.
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Jeffries Family Notes and Boxing Bits in California
The article discusses Jim Jeffries and his 29 year old crippled brother Jack, praising Jack's strength despite curvature of the spine. It mentions Jeffries's remarks about rivals and jokes about the Boer Nelson fight, and touches on baseball discussions led by Ned Hanson and Fred Lake with opinions on diamond rules. John Flanagan’s Canadian throwing prowess is noted from Montreal contests.
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