Prospects for League Reduction Meet with Poor Odds
Washington, Dec 2. Prospects for reducing the National League are poor says President Nick Young. He outlines obstacles to securing value franchises, notes Louisville and Baltimore positions, and argues the old twelve club schedule may endure for two more seasons. He defends Brooklyn earnings and explains revenue sharing and attendance figures while affirming his term and stance to stay in office.
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National League
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Louisville
Pittsburg
Baltimore
National Lodge
Bey
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Th Brookisn
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Sesson
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Boston
Cincinnat
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Marnatie
Dixon Preparing Intensively for McGovern bout
New York December 2 Gwen Zlogter, famed heavyweight, reports George Dixon is training at West Baden Springs Indiana for a January fight with Teddy McGovern. Dixon aims to true speed and endurance with daily baths, mud and sulphur rubs, light work, and sparring. Zlogter notes Dixon trained hard before with zeal and pace, and he plans to push hard to face McGovern and defend his title.
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Gwen Zlogter
Dean
Springs
West Baden
Ind
George Dixon
Dixon
George
Grouth
Ziegler
Chren
Coney Island Way
Ziegier
Teddy McGovern
Sea Dixon
Jans
McGraw to Pick Giants Pennant Team for New York
New York December 28 McGraw the leading baseball strategist of the era plans to assemble the Giants by selecting players after receiving Freedman’s letter. The proposed lineup under his control includes Seymour Dineen Howell and Whey with the caveat he must leave his Baltimore business for the summer to supervise the effort.
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Robison
Giants
New York
Solien
Cats
Freedman
Baltimore
Seymour
Dineen
Howell and Whey
Freemen plans overhaul after picks of notable players
Freedman and his associates have selected their team and will next go to Chicago to consider strengthening Hart's aggregation of over rated sound rates. Hart may be allowed to draw from the unemployed players under league control to equip Loftus and his new manager to field a more capable lineup. Brunk will receive a few preferred players as the card deck is shuffled.
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Robison
Warner
Hart
Loftus
Pice & Kelly Estrone
Brunk
Freedman
Erne and O'Brien Championship Bout Near Again
New York Dec 23 reports that managers and matchmaker Considine prepared to sign a 96000 purse for a Erne versus O'Brien title fight. Both sides agreed on a referee, but signing stalled when Considine tore up the articles. O'Brien plans to fight Erne next after January, with training and spring camps to prepare before a final agreement.
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New York
Frank Erne
Jack O'Brien
Considine
Nlip
West Haden
Erne Erne
Horse Auction Held for Late Si mon O Reed Estate
New York reports a sale of brood mares and thoroughbred stallions from the Pasadena, California estate of the late Si mon O Reed. Thirty-three animals were offered with some prices reaching 1 2 thousand dollars. top bids included Alesia to A J Stimier for 1,000 and Eye Sweet to Sidney Paget for 2,050, among others.
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New York
Simon O Reed
Pasadena
Cal
Sadie
Baunce Garden
Ee Reed
Alesia
A. J. Stimier
California
Briertont
Thomas Weich
A. J. Stimler
Thomas Welch
Eae Blk
Thomas Weilch
Sidney Paget
Eee Jacques
Schaefer Challenges Slosson With Billiard Proposals
Jake Schaefer issued three separate propositions for a billiard match with George Slosson in New York. Proposals include 18 inch balk line, 3200 to 1000 point formats with debts up to 6000, 40 point cushions, and 400 point blocks with spectators to attend. gate receipts to Schaefer. Schaefer offers 1000 minimum guarantees, 25 percent of gross receipts for Slosson, and side bets, while Slosson considers options and may suggest Adrian Anson as a challenger.
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New York
Wisard
Jake Schaefer
Chicago
George Slosson
Slosson
Schaefer
Pirett Schaefer
Blascon
Balik
Slamson
Slanson
Teferes
Adrian
Anson
McGovern Defeats Forbes in Second Round Bout
New York reports Terry McGovern of Chicago defeated Harry Forbes in a twenty five round bout under Marquis of Queensberry rules at the New Athletic club. McGovern started aggressive, Forbes landed early, but Terry pressed, sent Forbes down in the second and secured the win as the referee counted out Forbes.
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Terry McGor
Harry Forbes
Chicago
New Athletic Club
Met
McGovern
Forbes
Terry
Portes
Drg
Ami
Pribes
Gestive
Terobe
Sien
Boxer knocks Forbes out with brutal uppercut analysis
In a fierce exchange Terry pursued Forbes, landing a rightside uppercut that snapped Forbes’s chin. Forbes collapsed, the referee counted him out, and the Westerners surrendered as the bout ended with Forbes unconscious.
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Terry
Rand
Thest
McGovert
Forbes
Clubs May Drop Out In Early National League Talks
Boston magnate A H Soden said Louisville and Cleveland likely drop out before next season. He doubted Baltimore and Washington would withdraw but hoped inducements or a 4 10 club schedule could be arranged. He hinted the league might not pay to buy out dropping franchises.
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A. H. Soden
Boston Club
Leuisville
Cleveland
Baltimor
Washington
Soden
Wee Keke
Nepromett
Baltimore
Washingto
Fight Talk From Prisco
San Francisco reports a boxing card on December 4 featuring three three round bouts. Kennedy vs Russell, Lawler vs Maxwell, and Welterweights competing as preliminary main events draw local interest and promises a tough test for Russell.
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San Francisco
Net
Western Boxing Club
Joe Kennedy
Fred Russell
Welkbta
Jimmy Lawler
Sammy Maxwell
Kennedy
Hill to Support Bryan and Croker Unite Democrats
New York political chatter centers on Hill ready to back Bryan, with Croker and key allies shifting toward a united Democratic front. Danforth and Mack signal shifting loyalties while Mrs Hill’s circle sees Bryan’s momentum growing. The piece notes Republican weakness and hopes for party harmony across New York state factions.
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Norman FE
Mack
Bilior Danforth
Bum
Bryan
Biss
Mr. Hill
Hmi
Danforth
Hill
Croker
Democratic Party
Asis
Crier Saite
Europe
Hil
Barnes
Schuyler County
Holiday Rates On The Rock Island Route
Tickets go on sale December 23 through 26 with return travel December 29 to January 1 and a road limit January 4. Rock Island agents can provide full information. Also a local praise note tells how Charles Deus of Bowerston recovered from severe lung trouble after trying Dr. Discovers remedies praised by Waggabers drug store on Kansas avenue.
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Aise
Charles Deus
Bowerston O
Dr.Discovers
W. Rees
Waggabers Drug Store
Kansas Avenue
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Pie Baker Keller Faces Fence Barred Trade Fight
Pittsburg December report details Joseph Keller the Knoxville bakers defying a coal company fence that barred miners from city stores. He smashed gates, triggered an arrest for trespass, and spurred an Aldermanic probe into store favoritism amid a larger dispute between miners, independent tradesmen, and the future coal combine.
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Reiter
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St Fed
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Tene W. Seaman
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Popae
Rita Mog
Entapanien
Itis
Heller
Through Bleeper to San Antonio via Santa Fe Route
Night train service advertised with through travel to San Antonio via Santa Fe and intermediate points. Sleeper reservations available in Mexico City with car choice options for Christmas. Also mentions Cee cage cheery cough syrup and a satire titled Ra Ressas avenue.
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Topeke
City of Mexico
Ra Ressas Avenue
Cabinet notes on Gen Lawton remains transport
Washington reports little agenda changes at the cabinet meeting. Secretary of War says arrangements for moving Gen Lawton's remains to the United States have not yet been made, with plans to bring the body home as soon as possible. also mentions Major Logan Jr. and Lieut Ledyard to be returned home at the earliest pos. Update includes comment on German flag incident and related government disavowal.
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Northing
Gen. Lawton
United Stan
John A. Logan Jr
Lieut Ledyard
Henry Ledyard
Michigan Central Allroad
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