Rivalry prompts offers as cricket and football stories roll in
Andrew Rudolph a former bicycle rider died at Grace hospital Detroit on December 11 from a fractured skull after being struck by a street car. C H Livingston of Pilgrim football seeks terms for a match with Irish cricketers visiting next summer. The American Rowing Association held its annual meeting in New York on December 16 and set May 26 for the Philadelphia Henley regatta. Officers were elected: President H. S. Van Duzer, vice president Dr. Hugh Cabot, secretary C. B. Wood, treasurer William Tines Forbes. Secretary E. B. Shogren of the Chicago Trap Shooters association reported Indianapolis won the Grand American handicap for the third time, sparking disappointment in Chicago. The Tribune notes new players for Toledo and Columbus teams and reports Don Carr’s sale by R. L. Mestings in London for $9,000 to $10,000. heavyweight champ Marvin Hart challenges any fighter with a forfeit. Kim Jeffries declines. Kid Herman defeated Eddie Hanlon in Los Angeles. Nelson’s fight with McGovern was canceled after no money was posted. Cambridge beat Oxford 15 to 18 in the Rugby match in Richmond. Michigan’s Joe Curtis elected captain for next year. Wabash’s Hugh Sutherland named captain for 1906. Wales defeated New Zealand 3–0 in Cardiff before 40,000 spectators. New Zealand’s 28th game, 27 wins, now 80–25 all-time. Amos M. Brown, long-time St. Joseph horseman, featured in horse racing circles.
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Hoppe to play Vignaux in Paris for world billiard title
Willie Hoppe the boy billiardist will face Frenchman Vignaux in Paris on January 15 for the world championship emblem now held by Vignaux. The match, 18 inch balk line, 600 points, has each man posting a 500 forfeit. American enthusiasts expect Hoppe to challenge and possibly win the title. The telegraphic agreement was signed by both players.
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Vignans
Paris
Vignaux Raw
Schaefer
Hoppe
America
National League adopts 154 game schedule for 1900 season
Baseball notes report Christy Mathewson coaching Bucknell during the last week of the season and a proposed league-wide 154 game schedule in the National League. It mentions Sheckard trade to Chicago, player moves to an upcoming season, and league authority. A humorous cafe scene with Ty Dispham recounts a breakfast mishap at a hotel restaurant.
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Bucknell College
John Gamxel
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Plicher Riner Biles
Blepham
Chicago
David Blepham
Bond
National League News mentions Reds and Pirates moves
The piece reports Mike Mowrey as Reds third baseman and President Join T Bewah planning a Florida motor car tour. Fred Tenney to continue as NL manager. It notes Pittsburgh Pirates trading talk, various player moves, manager changes, and training plans in Mexico and Cuba with speculative outlooks for spring.
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Mind Wills
Clarence Beaamont
New York
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Pete Noonan
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Frank Killen
East Liverpool Exhibition Company
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Kitson bets on future form amid team changes
A Waetleyian figure bets that Jacl Townsend will improve his form at the start of the next race compared with the end of the last campaign. Rumors swirl over Charley Carrie taking a manager role for the Cincinnati team and potential moves to secure catcher Buplow from Olyvelani. A former New York member is noted in connection with the shifting personnel.
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