Quakers Continue Their Downward Ride in Richmond
Indianapolis loses to Richmond 7 to 5 marking six straight defeats. Kerrigan scores twice in last period as Kerrigan and McGilvray spark the Quakers offense. Bannon shines in goal while Pierce and McGilvray contribute key floor work in the Western League game. Attendance noted but details incomplete.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Indianapois
Quakers
Bannon
Pierce
McGilvray
Way
Kerrigan
Indianapolis
Piertigan
Cunningham
Mansfield Boamnon
Gore
Jessup
Bone
Penne Etas
Rich
Pet - Seeley Bone
Sto
Corbett's Blows Were Rightly Hard In Training Camp
San Francisco dispatch details Young Corbett's boxing routine after a four day rest. He trains with wrestling, heavy bag work, and a surf session while Hanlon presses toward the bout, weighing 137 and facing weight concerns. Promises linger on whether Corbett will forfeit or adopt the crouch in the fight setup.
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San Francisco
Young CorBett
Hanlon
Eddie
Corbett
Non
Attell
Yanger
Hanson
Fred Lamade
Jack Burke
Joe Thomas
Foley
Britt
East Plain
Graney
Orbett
McCorbett
Cor
Call For
Tuthill
Eddie Hanlon
Nichols May Lead St. Louis Nationals
Frank De Haas Robison shifts to strengthen the Cardinals with a Nichols appointment as manager. Nichols, arriving from Kansas City after a Cleveland conference, denies baseball business but hints at a move. If secured, Nichols would add a strong pitcher from Boston and boost a staff led by Hanlon and McFarland, reshaping the Columbus lineup and future plans.
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Louis
Frank de Haas Robicon
Cardinals
Nichols
Yes State
Cleveland
Robicon
Kansas City
Boston
The
McFarland
Cardinale
Jim
Brain
Barclay
Robison
Lafayette's New Rink Fittingly Dedicated
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Lafayette Ind Dec 22 The Lafayette polo team fittingly dedicated the new rink by beating Terre Haute 5 to 4 in overtime Witnessed by the citys best society Dawson starred in a fast game and the crowd filled the monster rink A protest over Wood skates was rejected as the final score stood at 5 4 with Lafayette prevailing
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Terre Haute
Monster
Dawson
Wood
Pote
Be “P Hipson Hipson
Whipple
Gavitt
Hipson
Freeman
Wiley
Tibbits
Harper
Caley
Fort Wayne Beats Logansport 4–1 In City Hockey Match
Fort Wayne defeated Logansport 4 to 1 after thirteen minutes of the second period. Jason scored twice for Fort Wayne, with Canavan and Leydon adding the others. Goalie Sutton stopped 21 shots, Berry 46. Referee Kilgura. Attendance 56.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
Logansport
Esa Sereeeses
Canavan Eoovens
McGrath
Olle
Jason
Canavan
Ayeoo
Ane Veenes
Leydon
Sutton
Berry
Kilgura
Oldfield Won't Drive in International Auto Cup
Philadelphia December 23 a surprising news for motor enthusiasts as Barney Oldfield will not drive for America in the upcoming international automobile cup race. Entries closed with only three bids on the team and no Winton car. Names mentioned include Alden Sampson Second Wally Owen Coles G Wridgway Peter Cooper Hewitt with cars built by Pittsfield Peerless Trenton Iron Works. Selection rests with the racing committee.
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Philadelphia
America
Barney Oldfield
Alexander Winton
Winton
Oldfield
Automobile Club of America
Butler
Alden Sampson
Pittsfield
Mass
Wally Owen
Peerless Motor Car Company
Chathon
Coles G. Wridgway
Peter Cooper Hewitt
Automotile Club
Trenton Iron Works
Grim disputes Comiskey deal and coastal league splits
Chicago reports Jack Grim manager of the Portland Club says Donohue was exempted from reservation and that St Louis had exclusives to his services. He also notes the Pacific Coast outlaw league is expanding by taking Tacoma and planning an Intermountain circuit with Spokane Butte Helena Great Falls Salt Lake and Ogden.
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Chicago
Jack Grim
Portland
Charlie Comiskey
Charley Donohue
St. Louis Cardinals
Grim
Donohue
St. Louis
Outlaw League
Pacific Coast
Tacoma
Pacific National
Outlaws
Spokane
Butte
Helena
Great Falls
Salt Lake
Ogden
Starnagle To Join St Louis Nationals After Baseball Commission ruling
In Cincinnati on December 21 President Herrmann of the National Baseball Commission ruled for the St Louis National League club. The decision awards catcher George Starnagle from the Colorado Springs team after the Spring club had claimed him on their reserved list. Starnagle had signed with St Louis for 194 and the commission found the contract valid.
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Cincinnati
Herrmann
National Baseball Commission
St. Louis
George Starnagle
Colorado Springs
Starnagle
St. Louis Nationals
Cefony
Collins to Coach Purdue Baseball Team in Spring
Purdue announces Jimmy Collins captain of the Boston Americans will coach the Purdue baseball squad in the coming spring until the professional season opens. Collins expected to arrive in March for duties through April with Coach Cutts taking over afterward. Captain Cook plans winter indoor drills and new candidates are being sought for the 1904 Purdue team.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Buffalo
Jimmy” Collins
Boston
Purdue
Cutts
Collins
Chick” Stahl
Coach Cutts
Cook
Jesse Ruby
Cornel University
Captain Cook
Salt
Davenport
Fox Offered Purdue Baseball Coaching Role
William Fox, captain of the Indianapolis team, received an offer to coach Purdue's baseball squad next spring. Purdue athletic director Oliver F. Cutts discussed a mid February start and emphasized locating a skilled, professional coach to lead the players through the preliminary season. Fox is considering the proposal and notes no signing of Collins. Fox plans a brief trip East before returning to Indianapolis.
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William Fox
Indianapolis
Purdue
Oliver F. Cutts
Fox
Collins
Tebeau Eyes Omaha for American Association Entry
George Tebeau, owner of the Louisville team, arrives in Omaha to discuss the Western League's fate and potential Omaha admission to the American Association. He backs a six club circuit including Denver, Colorado Springs, St. Joseph, Des Moines, Omaha, and Sioux City and predicts Kansas City will join the AA, with no arbitration.
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Omaha
Neb
George Tebeau
Louisville
Denver
Westers
Colorado Springs
St. Joe
Des Moines
Sioux City
Western
Belee
Packard
Hickey
American
Tebeau
Chicago
Kansas City
American Association
Defeat of Barbara Frietschie at Crescent City track
New Orleans racing today featured Huzzah as the only winning favorite. Barbara Frietschie, backed from 4 to 8 to 5, suffered a heavy upset, finishing second in the third race as Captain Gaines won the mile event. Weather clear, track fast, with list of race results and New Orleans entries following.
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New Orleans
Huzzah
Crescent City
Barbara Frietschie
Burning Glass
Callahan
Davisson
Jake Weber
Minder
Ginspray
L. Wilson
Jack Doyle
McIntyre
Maix
Robbins
Hird
Captain Gaines
Minner
Barbara Freitschie
W. Hennessy
Ivernia
Sinclair
H. Phillips
Mynheer
Jost
Ethics
Cochran
Palmist
Leo Doresy
Invincible
H Phillips
Commena
St. Wood
Munro
Blue Blaze
Livingston
Second Sight
Dusky
Sadie Butch
Algoquin
Offset
Style
Deck
Jet
Feronia
Irene Mac
Miss Hume
Parisienne
Fane
Medal
Lampoon
Sarsh Maxim
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Zyra
Bud Embry
Burke Cochran
Henry
Franstamar
McWilliams
the Regent
Potente
Fair Lass
Marionetta
Nimble Nag
Colonel Tyler
the Talisman
Ravine
Whitmore
Weldeman
Redford
Strater
Meistersinger
Hirrams
Ghats
Philadelphia
Julia M
Wiges Signs to Play With Lake Team Next Year
Salt Lake reports James Wiges has signed to play for the Lake team next year after negotiations with St. Louis National and Chicago and Washington American League clubs.
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Salt Lake
Utah
James Wiges
St. Louis National
Chicago
Washington
Goaltender Tibbits Joins Lafayette Polo Team
Walter Tibbits, Pawtucket born, weighs 240 pounds and is famed for a 101-stop game. Once the country’s top goalie, he joins Lafayette Central League polo, famed for bulk and agility, expected to bolster the local squad under manager Baugh. He has Navy Narragansett heritage and previously starred in Lowell and Lawrence leagues.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Walter Tibbits
Tibbits
United State
Pawtucket
R. L
Lowell
Mass
New England
Lawrence, Mass
Baugh
Grannan Declares Himself A Back Number In Kentucky
Riley Grannan, famed plunger and backer of sports bets, arrives in Lexington to spend holidays with family in Bourbon County. He recalls past fortunes and warns reporters to wait for a future bet to regain notoriety, saying he is “only a back number” now.
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Lexington
Riley Grannan
Bourbon County
Grannan
Kentucky
New Orleans
Crescent City
Third-ward
Mdon
England
Navarre
Byron McClelland
Knight of
Blackman
Mendon Wins Stretch Drive at Ingleside Race
At Ingleside racetrack Mendon overtook Rockaway in the stretch to win the two year olds race by a half length as Misty's Pride led early and Sterling Towers, Sir Preston, and Elfin sustained placings in a crowded program. Rockaway was the 1 to 3 favorite amid a dead track and favorable weather.
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San Francisco
Ingleside
Rockaway
Mendon
Misty
Sterling Towers
Foley
Sir Preston
Connell
Elfin
Haack
T. Burns
Instructor
G. Bullman
Misty’s Pride
Hildebrand
Americano
J. Bullman
C. J
Constellator
Arthur Ray
Rat
Larson
Adam
Diderot
W. Waldo
Chorus Boy
Anderson
Frank Woods
Feitty Kelly
Costly luxury of top racing stables in New York
The article notes W. C. Whitney led last season’s winning owners with nearly $100,000 in stakes while running costs near $75,000. It details expenses for trainers, top jockeys, forfeits, and stable overhead, contrasting with poorer owners who race smaller stables. It cites an illustration of Wally Fessenden and Pass Book at Jamaica.
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New York
W. C. Whitney
Whitney
Haggin
Belmont
Keene
Hoffman House
John W. Rogers
James Rowe
Keenes
Redfern
Burns
Mr. Whitney
Keene, Whitney
Thomas & Shields
Wally Fessenden
Jamaica
Fessenden
Wall Street
Belle Meade Stud To Be Continued At Nursery Of Horses
Nashville Tenn December 23 That Belle Meade the estate property of the late Gen W H Jackson will continue to serve the turf world as a nursery for blooded horses is now assured An arrangement was completed here today between R C Brien and J R Richardson administrator of the estate whereby Brien will continue as super intendent and secretary He has directed extensive breeding at the farm The Commoner remains at the head of the stud Mont d Or will also be in the stud The heirs reach a satisfactory agreement to keep Belle Meade in operation
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Nashville
Tenn
Belle Meade
W. H. Jackson
R. C. Brien
J. R. Richardson
New York
Brown
Mont d'Or
Ben d'Or
W. H. Jackson, Jr
Brien
Ascot Park to Open for Ninety Day Racing Season
Los Angeles Dec 23 Ascot Park a new track will start a ninety day season with 600 to 700 horses stabled. A W Hamilton former Harlem and Hawthorne judge will oversee races with Ed Cole as associate. Ed Jasper secretary and handicapper. Richard Dwyer and Jacob Holtman will split starter duties. Mount Lowe handicap at six furlongs tops the card with 1000 dollars added. Entries list seven eighths mile to one mile sixteenth races with numerous horses and weights.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ascot Park
A. W. Hamilton
Mount Sterling
Hariem
Hawthorne Tracks
Chicago
Ascot
Ed Cole
New York
Ed Jasper
Worth Track
Richard Dwyer
Jacob Holtman
San Francisco
Dupon
Oscar Dream
Charawind
Dr. Shorb
Ulm
Taxman
Blissful
Slauson
Col. Bogey
Brick Fowles
Macana
Frierleine
Sir Christopher
Labor
Miss Nettie
Sir Hugh
Dr. Worth
Urbano
San Luisian
Dolay Welthoff
Frank Pearce
Little Secret
Choynski Ready to Fight Schreck in Chicago Challenge
Joe Choynski declares he is prepared to face any opponent in a match after training at a downtown gym. He targets Mike Schreck as his desired opponent, following Schreck’s recent involvement in Philadelphia with Jack O’Brien at the C. A. A. event.
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Choynski
Schreck
Chicago
Joe Choynski
Mike Schreck
Aoephia
Jack O'Brien
Y M C A Hopes To Build Athletic Park Here
Indoor meets are abandoned due to no suitable venue. Indianapolis Y M C A and local high schools consider buying land near the city to build an athletic park with an eighth mile track a hundred yard straightaway and grandstand. Plans aim to host a big field day next summer and attract teams from across Indiana and neighboring states including Cincinnati and Louisville.
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Tomlinson Hall
Indiana
Indianapolis
J. E. Carey
Shortridge
Manual Training
Jones
Louisville
Cincinnati
Trade talk haunts the 1900s American League meetings
Chicago reports the recent American League gathering stirred trade rumors. Clubs showed stacks of aging players, with Bob Hedges trying to swap ten worn St Louis stars for three. An Eastern magnate balked at the deal and Tom Loftus warned that everyone is trading dead ones for stars, leaving little action.
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Chicago
Bob Hedges
St. Louis Stars
Hedges
St. Louis
Tom Loftus
Washington
Meade Accepts $10,000 Ride to Germany Turf
Tommy Meade, former Drake rider, signs to race for Captain Brower of Berlin at a $10,000 annual salary plus expenses. He will depart after securing letters of dismissal from the American organization and sail in January. Sammy Kelly will accompany as valet.
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Chicago
Tommy Meade
John A. Drake
Germany
Meade
City
New York
Western Jockey Club
Drake
Captain Brower
Berlin
Brower
Count Shefferberger
Sammy Kelly
Kelly
MT H S Teams Battle Next Tuesday For Championship
MT H S basketball title game set for next Tuesday at 9 AM in the M C A gym. Ran Cheros versus Manchus, both frats with school squad members, expected to draw strong student support and a likely referee from the M C Co. roster.
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M. Cc. A. Gymnasium
Ran Cheros
Manchus
ChlfMfensberger
M. Co
Ran-Cheros
Bren
Fairmount Defeats Rivals In 11-4 Basketball Game
Fairmount, Ind, December 2. The Fairmount basketball team of the YMCA defeated the Indianapolis Rivals by 11 to 4. Indianapolis failed to score from the field and relied on four free throws. Lineups followed with positions listed.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fairmount
Ind
M. C
Indianapolis
Boxing Bill Framed to Legalize Limited-Duration Fights
In Louisville a proposed bill to legalize limited duration boxing contests is described. George Tebeau backs the effort as promoter of the Louisville Athletic Association, which seeks a $200 license and state scrutiny. The plan requires physician exams, five-ounce gloves, and police oversight. The local legislator steering the bill remains unnamed.
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Louisville
Frankfort
Republic
Court of Appeals
Louisville Athletic Association
George Tebeau
George Tebéau
Thomas A. Barker
Louis Leisenring
Cantillon Eyes Schaefer for Brewers Signings
Milwaukee manager Jos Cantillon lists twenty three players for next season with Victor Schaefer at shortstop and Pittsburg release sought. The roster includes Wood Speer Stratton Buckwater Meredith McKay Mueller Olmsted Stone Bateman Schilaffey Hankey Dunleavy Pinnell Hemp Ganley Connors Hester. Raymond from Pittsburg seeks release to join Milwaukee if talks proceed. Schaefer favors Milwaukee or St Paul, Indianapolis holding final say.
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Milwaukee
Jos Cantillon
Wood
Speer
Stratton
Buckwater
Meredith
McKay
Mueller
Olmsted
Stone
Bateman
Schilaffey
Hankey
Victor Schaefer
Dunleavy
F Pinnell
Hemp
Ganley
Connors
Hester
Raymond
Springfield
Brewers
Cantillon
Pittsburg
Stitson
Olmstead
Schaefer
Indianapolis
St. Paul
American Association
Viox
Outlook Bad for Western League
Denver December 2 The Western League magnates meet in a few weeks and the eight club plan looks bleak. They must assemble elites or invade the bushes to preserve Class A status while facing Kansas City conflicts and losses. Milwaukee is abandoned, Peoria and Missouri towns may be dropped, and finances show a $70 080 sunk. A stronger baseball diplomacy is needed to avoid another costly season.
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Denver
Kansas City
van Brunt
Ree Joe
Ane
Mil Moania
Peoria
Kansas
Aban
Joe
Suez
Ciance
Western
Western League
Morris Brothers Buy Good Horses
New Orleans December 3 Alfred Hennin Morris and his brother D H Morris announced they would return to racing. They purchased a half interest in Compute a horse by Hanover Reckon and sire of a high bred lineage from Walden and Sons.
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Alfred Hennin Morrie
D. H. Morris
Walden & Sons
Hanover
Miter
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