Sports Captain Chance Leads In Averages For 1909 season
New York reports Chance of Chicago tops national league fielding and batting averages for 1909. Includes Bransfield, Bjorke, Buidewell, Hens Wagner, Hummel, Clarke, Gibson, and pitching leaders from Pittsburgh, Chicago, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, New York, Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Boston with EF percentages and games.
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Chance
Chicago
Tiere
Bransfeld
Philadelphia
Bjorke
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Ghattee
Buidewell
Hens Wapner
Hummel
Brooklyn
Clarke
Pittsture
Gibson
Fittsburg
Matthewson
Negro Champion Celebrates Landmark Heavyweight Title Win
Chtcaro Bee reports Jack Johnson celebrated his championship with a home tribute to his mother amid plans for a San Francisco training camp at Oceanview. He recalled winning the world title one year ago by knockout of Tommy Byrne in Sydney and predicted Jeffries would be defeated. Gunboat Smith named as a training partner. James J. Corbett, in Chicago, forecast easy Jeffries victory.
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Jack Johnson
Pugillet
Johnson
Tommy Byrne
Tupsculler's Day
Sydney
Jeffries
Wlolingon
San Francisco
Oceanview
Smith
James J. Corbett
Chicago
Enzo
Firesent
Law Houseuinn
Inter-Ocean
George Biller
Chicago Tribune
Tere
Kid Eagan
Wagan
Reno
Nev
Particuar
Lo Wlage & Haule
Bill
Chin Plunghiy
Mar
Inge
Hari
Linighe
Hese
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Limotines
Wumner
Situarion
Crowd At Juarez Has Even Break In Handicap Card
Juarez December 26 A large crowd watched a crowded racing card with six furlong handicap the feature. Early Tide the favorite led to the stretch but was overtaken by La Dextro as Wot by wins by Early Tide with Dunstan third. The six races produced wins by Bray Mauretania Tide Sabado Force Banbury Wanders with times and placings listed.
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Mauretania
Bill Brambin
Kopack
Tire
LaDextro
Dunstan
Sabado
Plume
Wickes
Force
Anne Male
Patriot
mlle—Banburry
Wander
Fred Musholiana
Oriental Fights Over Football Riot After Japanese Win
In San Francisco on December 26 a free for all fight erupted after the second annual match between the Chinese Imperial eleven and the Japanese Full team playing American football. Police were summoned as injuries occurred among players and spectators. The Japanese won 10 to 0. chaos followed with umbrellas and sticks used before officers restored order.
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San Francisco
T. Gaki
T. Kawanura
Bosnital
Arpaucas
New World's Record Set by Oldfield at Arcot Park
A new world’s record for sprint swimming was claimed today by Oldfield at Arcot Park, turning heads in Los Angeles. Officials hailed the performance as exceptional building on prior marks as the record was surpassed under event conditions.
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Oldfield
Los Angeles
Wtaryne Oltfield
Streog Mallen
Arcot Park
Unclear Racing Times Report From Oldfield and Others
A fragmentary report notes Ralph Depalua Ina Plat cy clone from Grand Rapids Mel and a 1443 gee achievement. It cites Oifeld's 21 5 record attempt, fastest mile around 5 seconds, and Oldfeld's failed world mile record bid at 52 25 seconds. Ben Kerscher drives a Tarvang vehicle from Wisconsin in a Gentle race with a 4 47 clocking.
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Ralph Depalua
Grand Rapids
Mel
Oifeld
Ly. Oldfeld
Oldwell
Ben Kerscher
Lang Downs Fitzsimmons In Australian Heavyweight Bout
N S December 27 Australian heavyweight Lang defeats Fitzsimmons in twelve rounds at Rush Cutter’s. Lang dominates late rounds after Fitzsimmons shows strong early aggression. Lang improves with a late knockout scoring a right cross that sends Fitzsimmons to the canvas. The bout draws a large crowd despite Fitzsimmons’ long absence from Australia.
Heavyweights Set For Bout In City Arena
Two boxers named for a title clash project confidence as fans gather in the city arena. Officials note a high stakes matchup with fast pace expected and local promoters tout a strong gate.
Jeffries Reveals Views On Johnson Fight Return
Former heavyweight champion writes that he will not fight Jack Johnson, asserts he would never lose to the black champion, and confirms retirement plans while recalling past bouts with Fitzsimmons Sharkey and Corbett. He predicts a July 4, 1910 return if a match with Johnson occurs, denying any secret agreement and defending his integrity.
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America
Burns
Squires
Ime
Thesi
Johnson
Jack Munroe
Reolf
Johnnos
Jack Wledson
Tex Rickard
Yves Beats Marsh in 15 Mile Marathon Match
Yves, a Canadian challenger, defeated Marsh in a 15 mile marathon race on a December afternoon. The event drew spectators from nearby towns, with Yves maintaining a steady pace while Marsh faded near the end.
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Settle
Menrl Yves
de Tonted
Ol Marsh
Admiral George Dewey Birthday Celebration Sparks Talk
Account of a birthday celebration for Admiral George Dewey with scattered phrases about commemoration. Mentions telegrams and voices of observers, referencing a seventy birthday and public interest.
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Washington
Dee
Brammrad Cee
Dewey
Diassis
Dlaiukhet
Powey Hourebeld
Hbo
Aes
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