Optimist Lynch Leads National League Office in New York
TOM LYNCH and John Heydler head the National League office in New York. Lynch, a cheerful optimist with a sharp eye, is praised for affability and authority while Heydler shares leadership as secretary. The piece notes Lynch’s past as a fighter for the league and hints at potential term extensions. It also reports B B Johnson’s American League personnel changes and Detroit contract moves.
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New York
Order of Pullman Porters
Thomas J. Lynch
National League
John Heydler
Lynch
Heydler
Tom
Sport Writers
New Yorker
Li'l Old York
Tom Lynch
Tion
League
Ban Johnson
Chicago
B. B. Johnson
Detroit
H. H. Pernel
Oakland
Cal
M. Mclintyre
Boston
M. J. McHale
H. F. Bradley
Harry Tica
Masked figure at Graystone club match draws crowd guesses
The Star notes Kid Hermann, ring star and Graystone Athletic Club matchmaker, sparked talk on the masked man. Many believed Tommy Burns or other locals, while several correctly identified the wearer. A list of successful guessers includes John Blyth, P W Highfield, Ed Cc Plummer, Eldred Swanson, and others who can claim a free copy of The Star Sporting Manual.
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Kid Hermann
Ring Star
Graystone Athletic Club
Tommy Burns
Star Sporting Manual
Star Office
John Blyth
P. W. Highfield
Ed Cc. Plummer
Eldred Swanson
Robert Simmonds
Emil J. Gunther
C. W. Iyo
G. A. Brash
J. R. Sterling
W. H. Gathman
Sol Hem
A. Isser- Ms
Whas. Zinnerman
Cyril Planakan
Attell signs for 10 round bout with Kilbane in Cleveland
Abe Attell agreed today to a ten round fight with local featherweight Tommy Kilbane in Cleveland on January 30. Kilbane is set to oppose the veteran challenger in the scheduled bout.
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Cleveland, C
Abe Attell
Tommy Kilbane
Missouri Nixes 1911 Game After Iowa Refusal
Columbia Missouri January 25 1911 the Missouri authorities declared the game with the University of Iowa off after Iowa refused to allow star Negro halfback Alexander to play on the sidelines.
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Columbia
University of Iowa
Alexander
Missouri
Wis
Stanford Set To Open With Ireland Independents
Pala Alto California January 25 baseball at Stanford university was set to begin today with a game against Ireland's independents in a mainly local program highlighting collegiate competition and international club participation.
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Pala Alto
Cal
Stanford University
Ireland
Michigan to clash with Princeton on gridiron this year
Ann Arbor Michigan January 25 Athletic Director Bartelme disclosed that Michigan will face Princeton in a football game this season after his return from Tigertown.
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Mich
Michigan
Princeton
Bartelme
Tigertown
Bantamweight Title Draws Next Opponent for Conlon
New York January 25 Keith or Frankie Burns of Brooklyn remain contenders to challenge Johnny Conlon of Chicago for the bantamweight title.
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New York
Keither Digger Stanley
Frankie Burns
Brooklyn
Johnny Conlon
Chicago
Swedish Champion Lundin Arrives for Hackenschmidt Challenge
New Britain reports Hjalmar Lundin from Hartford completed travel to attend the Russian Lyceum show featuring George Hackenschmidt the Russian Lion who will attempt to throw three heavyweights within one hour tonight and aims to demonstrate wrestling prowess.
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New Britain
Hjalmar Lundin
Hartford
Russian Lyceum
George Hackenschmidt
Buffalo men organize Western Ontario baseball league
Hugh A. Shannon and Dr. W. Collins of Buffalo plan a Western Ontario baseball league including London Hamilton Brantford and other large towns to foster regional play starting soon.
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Ont
Hugh A. Shannon
Dr. W. Collins
Buffalo
Western Ontario
Hamilton
Brantford
Fremont Amateur Athletic Club Hosts First Smok er Night
Fremont Amateur Athletic club opened its first smoker in Odd Fellows hall drawing a large crowd. Eddie Hubbard and Jack Novak fought to a draw after four rounds while Chet Smith defeated Barney Ward in four, Kid Reed drew with Sherrill, Scotty Holmes defeated Charles Peterson, and Portier beat Johnson in a wrestling bout.
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Fremont Amateur Athletic Club
Odd Fellows
Eddie Hubbard
Jack Novak
Eddie
Tommy Kelly
Hubbard
George Green
Ballard A. C. Amoker
Kid Reed
Bert Douglas
Kelly
Chet Smith
Barney Ward
Sherrill
Fremont
Scotty Holmes
Charles Peterson
Peterson
Scotty
Johnson
Ballard A. C
Portier
Cadillacs and Boxing Buzz from the Wire
Dispatches from Cadillac Michigan tease A Wolgast watching a McFarland bout possibly before February 22. They hint at a Johnson Kaufman clash if it occurs, mentioning Reno anecdotes about Al’s punching power and a quip about Edward VII versus Dan Phillips. A playful jab at England’s kidney punch remarks wraps the note.
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Cadillac
Mich
A. Wolgast
McFarland
Emeryville Entries Precede Wednesday Races At Track
Entries announced for Wednesday races at Emeryville with six furlongs six and a half furlongs and longer distances listed for each event. Field includes Sneezer Lady M M Tahoe Ben Wilson Toe Dancer Amala Fontello Sokol Napa Ruisseau T W Clark and others in six races with apprentice allowance noted.
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Sneezer
Lady M. M
Tahoe
Ben Wilson
Toe Dancer
Amala
Fontello
Sokol
Napal
Ruisseau
T. W. Clark
Indian Girl
Prosper
John BE
McMillan
Anne McGee
Harry Stanhope
Dacia
Adena
Lady Rensselaer
Father Stafford
Zoroaster
Paul Clifford
Judge Cabaniss
Farry Tide
Big Stick
Queen Alamo
Flying Footsteps
Thomas Calhoun
Raleigh
Madeline Musgrave
Banarella
Dargin
John H. Sheehan
Roy Junior
Eddie Dale
Arasee
Black Mate
Fiiacko
Venetian
Hand Satchel
Dublin Minstrel
Rossmore
Bob Chocolate
Dr. Bodin
Mike Donlin
Bue Layton
Gypsis
Eulalia May
Judge Henderson
Good Intent
Domithilde
Silver Grain
Ocean View
Descendant
Ben K. Sleet
Gypsy Girl
Icaman
Geneva
Lord Clinton
Giants Manager Still Hopes To Land Notre Dame Pitcher
South Bend Indiana January 25 Manager John J McGraw of the Giants still hopes to sign Ryan the Notre Dame pitcher. The report emphasizes McGraws persistent pursuit and his belief a deal could be reached.
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Ind
John J. McGraw
Giants
Ryan
Notre Dame
Boxing card at Sypher's hall features Frenchy Vaise
Ballard Athletic Club presents a program tonight headlined by Frenchy Vaise of Renton and Tommy Clark of Seattle in bantamweight action. Eddie Hubbard of Seattle faces George Green of San Francisco, a hammer bout, with Steve Reynolds and Jim Plaster in catchweights. Also scheduled are Jack Bergeson vs Jack McDonald at 158 pounds and entertainment by Lowry and Marbles. Michigan athletic profits rise to 15698 dollars from 1910 football season.
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Frenchy” Vaise
Renton
Tommy Clark
Seattle
Sypher
Ballard Athletic Club
Dan Salt
Eddie Hubbard
George Green
San Francisco
Steve Reynolds
Jim Plaster
Bellingham
Jack Bergeson
Ballard
Jack Mc
Donald
Lowry
Marbles
Local teams headline coast sports round up
Edenaburg returns victorious from a state tour defeating Walla Walla and Dayton. Ballard A C hosts a Friday smoker to aid two injured members. Sapulpa lad plans to row soon. 1910 U University football team presents coach with a watch fob. Truck Bagan lauded as a natural coast hitter. Denver club earned 35000 last season. Frank Bowerman to play again not for Indianapolis. Del Howard, Louisville manager, is Ivan Howard’s brother. Jeff Pfeffer to play golf in winter. McCredie signs Rodgers from Connecticut State league. Wilburn and Livingstone head to Australia to start a baseball league. Sam Crane and Charley Dryden visit the coast. Sandy Ferguson loses to Jim Barry in Boston. Carl Morrin to face Porky Flynn in Philadelphia next week. Lincoln seniors beat freshmen 27 to 8. Joe Cohn signs three Idaho players for 1911. Jim Prynn may meet Jack Lester after Denver Ed Martin. Tommy Burns wants to match with Pueblo fireman.
Hawks Dominate Pelicans In Tight Alleys Showdown
The Hawks swept the Pelicans in a high scoring meet at Bismarck and Seattle venues. Finley posted the highest single score of 214 and the top average at 194 while Conover rang up seven 200s in the individual championship.
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Conover
Races at Jacksonville Meet Record Fast Times Reported
Results from Jacksonville races show Efficiency winning the first with American Girl third, Congo taking the second with Detroit third, Grenada leading the third with Golden third, Herbert Turner besting Kye Straw, and Belle Mawr winning the fifth. Times noted include 1:32 2-5 in the second and 1:13 plus variations in other heats.
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Fla
Congo
Dress Parade
Detroit
Grenada
Golden
Herbert Turner
Kye Straw
U See
Belle Mawr
Harcourt Sovena
Mapleton
Races at Emeryville Result List Reported
Today's results show Presumption winning the first race with Siden second and Rey third in 78.36 seconds. In the second race Southern Gold took first, Torbellino second, Novgorod third, time 1 16. Dr Maker, dentist, moved to Room 620 Northern Bank Building.
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Siden
Rey
Southern Gold
Torbellino Segond
Novgorod
Dr. Maker
Northern Bank Building
May Sutton's Dad Holds A Handful Of Trophies
A. De G. Button, retired English navy captain and father of world champion May Sutton, pursued sailing and yachting in the queen's service. He earned many cups and trophies during his naval career and kept a noted record in early sports circles.
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Pasadena
Cal
A. de G. Button
May Sutton
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