Minor Leagues and Major League Talks Open in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on January 6 the National Baseball Commission and the Minor Leagues committee adjourned after a long day of discussions on player demands. Open sessions promised clarity, with key issues like ten days’ notice after release under review. Bruce reported total funds handled by the commission reached $855,668.88, while several decisions favored St. Louis Americans over Birmingham, and Newport News Club was ordered to settle a salary claim.
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Wilson Collins May Sign With Federals
Wilson Collins a former Vanderbilt football and baseball star now with the Boston Nationals said he was offered a contract by the St. Louis Federal league club and was thinking seriously of signing He is attending Vanderbilt law school Collins was farmed to Buffalo at the end of last season by Boston
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Kilbane defeats Moy in fifth round featherweight bout
Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland knocked out Eddie Moy of Allentown in the fifth round of a scheduled six round featherweight bout in Philadelphia Moy was outclassed but fought gamely Both fighters weighed 126 pounds
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New York Cue Wizard Takes Good Lead
Alfred De Oro of New York defeated Charles Morin of Chicago 50 to 48 in the first block of the national three cushion billiard championship. The second block will be played tonight in Chicago.
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White Wins Eight Round Decision Over New Orleans Lad
Chicago boxer Jack White won a decision over Frankie Russell of New Orleans in an eight round bout at Memphis Tennessee last night. White dominated the action with sharp combinations and controlled the tempo throughout. Russell pressed late but could not turn the tide.
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Hyde to Stand Trial a Fourth Time for Swope Murder
Associated Press reports in Kansas City that Dr B Clarke Hyde will face trial again next Monday for the murder of Col Thomas H Swope. County counsellor confirms county court offer to pay trial expenses up to 15000 dollars as legal.
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SPHINX OF DIAMOND CELEBRATES 51ST BIRTHDAY
Philadelphia tribute to Connie Mack known as the Master Mind of Baseball. Born Dec 23, 1862 in East Brookline Massachusetts he began as a catcher in 1884 with Meriden and rose to managerial prominence with Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
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Chicago sports writer confirms Denver baseball team purchase
Chicago sporting editor Edward W. Smith reports ongoing negotiations for the acquisition of the Denver Western zone baseball club. Details and terms remain undisclosed as discussions continue into the night.
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Sporting Gossip From The Pelicans To Boxers And Breeders
A roundup of sports chatter touches on Charles W. Somers and the Pelicans with Dobbs needing backing for a pennant. Mandot and Fisher square off with a likely rematch after a home crowd favorite performance. Also notes YMCA Jackson Day entries, a federal league clash with Tinker and Brown, W. G. Yanke’s book, and racehorse sales and farm transactions in Kentucky and Ontario.
Knabe Signs to Manage Baltimore Club for Three Years
Otto Knabe, second baseman of the Philadelphia National League Club, signed a three year contract to manage the Baltimore Federal League Club. He received a large cash bonus plus salary totaling about 25 000 dollars. Knabe stated the money arrangement was satisfactory.
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Knabe Leaves National League for Federal League
Cincinnati reports President Tener notes Knabe signs for 30 000 over three years with the Federal League. Knabe, age 30, seeks max earnings in limited major league years, likened to Joe Tinker. William B. Neal says club will adjust but is surprised by the move and expects to continue without him.
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Joe Tinker
William B. Neal
Philadelphia
Baker
Murder Suicide Shocks Sharon Home Discovery
neighbors break into the Husband residence in Sharon Pennsylvania after two days without contact finding Harry Husband dead from a chest wound and his wife shot in the abdomen. It is believed the husband killed his wife then fatally shot himself.
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Rural Credits Hearings Set Next Week by House Subcommittee
Washington Jan 6 hearings to draft rural credits legislation will resume next week before the House Banking and Currency subcommittee. Rep Weaver Oklahoma said farmers rural bankers and political economists who studied European rural credit systems will testify. He expects hearings to conclude by February end and a bill passed soon after.
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J Ham Lewis Clerk Indicted for Forgery and Pawn Case
Sidney Moulthrop former clerk to Senator Lewis of Illinois was indicted on charges of pawning a $250 diamond ring given to him to send to a Chicago jeweler and forging the senator's name to a $240 check. The case is linked to a controversial letter alleged to be written by Senator Lewis to Henry M Pindell urging ambassadorship to Russia.
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Illinois
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Henry M. Pindell
Peoria
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Russia
Dogs Compete Amid Light Snow in Tennessee Field Trial
In Grand Junction Tennessee on January 6 sixteen of twenty five greyhounds entered completed the first series of the United States Field Trial club open stake. Nine dogs remain to run heats as the event should finish this afternoon despite cold blustery weather and light snowfall. Noted performances included painter John Proctor owned by A L Curtis of Belton Texas and setter Brunswick Countess entered by K S Brown of Brunswick Georgia with excellent races.
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Portland's futile plan to use a stone pile for jobs
Portland efforts to curb unemployment by a municipal stone pile paid at $1.50 a day collapsed. Of 500 men offered free lodging, fifty sought work, twelve appeared at the pile, and seven quit within an hour.
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1500 Shoe Factory Workers Locked Out in St Louis
In St Louis on January 6 1 500 former employees of the Hamilton Brown Shoe Company were locked out. They are members of the United Shoe Workers Union. The action is part of the ongoing conflict between the United Shoe Workers Union and the Boot and Shoe Workers Union.
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Judge Holt resigns federal post to resume law practice
Washington Jan 6 Judge George Holt resigns as federal district judge for the southern district of New York to return to the practice of law.
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Railroader Arrested for Postoffice Robbery in Kearney
Walter F. Sammons former Buffalo county sheriff and Union Pacific claim agent was arrested in Kearney Nebraska charged with burglary of the post office on Christmas night. Registered mail and cash valued at about 7500 dollars were reported stolen.
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No Bids Placed for Chicago Subway Project
Chicago withholds $131,000,000 subway project as bids opened yesterday but none were received. Officials cited lack of interest and high costs affecting construction timelines and future transportation plans.
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Wonderful Gough Remedy Endorsed by Eidson Store
D P Lawson of Eidson Tennessee praises Dr King s New Discovery as the most wonderful cough cold and lung medicine sold in his store. It relieves obstinate coughs and colds and long troubles quickly. A bottle should be kept in every home for all family members. 50c and 1.00. H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
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Buffalo Semi-Pro Catcher Signs with Yankees
Lynn Brown of Buffalo New York, a semi professional catcher, signed with the New York Americans yesterday. Brown drew attention in the Buffalo city league for speed and control. Charles Barrett, NY Americans trainer, said Frank Chance may not depart the coast until late February and will join the team on March 1 in Houston.
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Johnny Dobbs Named Manager for Pelicans in New Orleans
A. J. Zeinemann elected president secretary of the New Orleans Baseball club. John Dobbs, formerly with Montgomery, named manager. L. Salmon and C. Bennett chosen as vice president and treasurer. Heinemann telegraphed Dobbs to come to the city to assume charge. Next season’s player roster will be announced after Dobbs arrives.
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Rube Marquard and Wife Nabbed on Warrants
In Atlantic City New Jersey a warrant for the arrest of baseball pitcher Rube Marquard and his wife Blossom Seeley was served yesterday. Accuser Joseph Cahan formerly Mrs Marquard's husband says they are fugitives from justice. They were released on bail supplied by a theatrical man and left for Boston.
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Notre Dame to Play Army Squad in Upcoming Game
Notre Dame notes a matchup as the Irish football team will play the Army squad in an upcoming contest, with details surrounding the game yet to be finalized.
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