Out to regain bantam crown in wide roster
A historic roster lists players and catchers from multiple teams as contenders for the bantam crown. It names Kenburg Newark Russell Ford Nut- Talo and dozens more, with a Buffalo note about a marital digression.
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Coulon
Kenburg
Newark
Russell Ford
Robert Groome
Loulayy
Unny” Earne
Pittsburg
Claude Vendris
Chicago
A. Hankin Johnson
Haltimore
George
Chief") Johnson
Kangaa City
George Kaiserling
Elmer Knetser
Eugene Krapp
Buffalo
George McConnel
Chitaxo
Silas Mafu
Kansas City
Fort
Edward Plank
Bt. Louis
Michael Prendergaet
Edward Reustach
Allbert Behulz
Huffalo
Thomas Graton
Rakhaure
George Suggs
Baltimore
Bn" Flacher
Grover Hartley
St. Louie
Fred Jack Utseh
Willem Kenworthy
Banana City
Otto Knabe
Edward Kenetcy
Edward Leonor
Phiteburg
I" Louden
Nultalo
Lee Mayer
Brooklyn
William McKechnie
Ward Miller
BL Tours
Callahan Wins in the Eighth Round
Frankie Callahan defeats Ralph Gruman in a stinging eight round boxing bout at Ball Lake. Gruman’s jaw was damaged by a right hand blow, leading to the bout’s early stoppage as Callahan dominated exchanges and Gruman protected his mouth in the seventh and eighth rounds amid a crowded arena.
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Ball Lake
Batl Lake Fene
Frankie Durns
Ralph Gruman
Portland
New York
Gruman
Frankie Callahan
Nne
Galt Lake Ancatro
Oriman
Callahan
Purtiind
Lightweight Glory Amid Broken Jaws and Strong Will
A report hints at a tough boxing match where sportametas and tule clash. It notes the risk to a rising lightweight like Oreman, whose broken jaw was wired, a grim yet hopeful sign of perseverance and glory.
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Oreman
Tener Praises Percy Haughton in Baseball Purchase
Philadelphia, Va becomes Elyria? news of the National Baseball League leader President Tener praising Percy Maughton for joining the league via the Boston club purchase. He notes Maughton’s athletic experience as player and coach and predicts strong leadership. comments on Mr. Gaftney’s transfer and Mrs. Gaftney’s passing while praising Haughton’s addition to the organization.
Eighty Former Feds Eligible for Return to League
New York report lists eighty former federal league players cleared to regain status after peace treaty. Noted names include Schuyler Hilting of the Cardinals, James J. Candin of the Red Sox, and Clarke Griffith of the Senators. Some players authorized to sign with new teams are highlighted, while a few remain ineligible due to contract issues.
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New York
Schuyter Hilting
Cardinals
James J. Candin
Ried Sox
Clarke Griffith
Senators
Hay
Thirteast
Bsuiis
Ars An
Puchera
Frank Allen
Priteburg
Hush Hedlent
Buffalo
Wender
Baltimore
James Uefarkrt
Mevoklynyak Niennan
Chicago
Hrvol
Tls Crandall
Sy Santa
Kansas City
Davenport
Bt Louis
Mewar J. Biauche
Naffalo
Fred Pak
Baseball owners shift as 1916 season looms
New York January 15 reports indicate major league baseball will see multiple ownership changes. In the National League Chicago Cubs Boston Braves and Giants are under new ownership with calls for reshuffles including Pirates manager change. St Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds sales are tentative at about four to one. Brooklyn Dodgers face a possible sale as well. American League sees two new owners with St Louis Browns and Cleveland changes public. Names struggling to close include Schuyler P. Britton demanding 500000 for Cardinals and players, while Cincinnati owners August Hertman and Fielschmann seek resolution.
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New York
Ttu
Chicago Cubs
Daston Braves
Giants
Jimmy Callahan
Fred Clarke
Pittsburg Pirates
St. Louis Cardinale
Cincinnat! Neda
Odie
Brooklyn Dodgers
St Louis
Browns
Cleveland
Cardinals
Reds
Schuyler P. Britton
St Louia
Khis
August Hertman
Fielschmanna
Ciocinnati Reds
Fogler to Manage Chicago Six Day Bike Grind
Joe Fogler, veteran racing cyclist, will manage the six day grind in Chicago’s Coliseum opening next month. Packey McFarland, Thomas P. Convey, and promoters tied to the American Cycle Association, which withheld sanction until year start, announce twelve teams signed. Riders will cover twelve hours per stretch, not twenty four as before.
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Chicago
Joe Fogler
Vetran
Packey McFarland
Thomas P. Convey
American Cycle Association
Fogler
Brooklyn Baseball Club Faces Sale Over Ownership Stakes
The Brooklyn club weighs sale options as owners consider cashing out for higher returns elsewhere. Charles Ebbets, president and lifelong baseball enthusiast, vows to stay with the team if the enterprise remains viable, while quiet conditions and pennant hopes influence potential buyers and the club’s financial footing.
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Herrman
Brooklyn
Furt
Charles St. Ebbets
Yale Professor Presses Faculty Control of College Athletics
New Haven Jan 15 Professor Robert N Cornin of Yale argues faculty should tightly govern college athletics. He questions athletic value to education, warns against overregulation, urges leadership, and notes undergraduates rely on athletic lobbying when faculties withhold guidance.
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New Haven
Conn
Robert N. Cornin
Yale University
Athletic Sparta
Leamine
Ratther
Ume
Yale
De Oro Defends Championship in Billiards
Alfredo De Oro successfully defended his world three cushion billiards title by defeating Lloyd Jevne in Boston on January 14. De Oro retained the championship, continuing his dominant run in the sport.
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DE Oro
Boston
Alfredo de Oro
Hamsulen
Lloyd Jevne
Murphy May Play for Salt Lake in Portland Trade Talk
Portland rumors say Salt Lake may acquire former Vernon star Herb Murphy after a tryout with the Portland Weavers last spring. Manager Blankenship cast doubt on the deal, saying negotiations with Spokane's President Farr were lengthy and could lapse. Other Portland-to-Portland talks involve Dobbie Vaughn, Broie Herbert, Det Drake, and Art Koran amid broader player releases by Field er Jones and manager Wal ter McCredie.
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Art Koran
Borton
Portland
Vernon Star
Loflelder
Herb Murphy
Portland Weavers
Salt Lake
Spokane
Blankenship
Murphy
Farr
Hooney
Blank
Morgan May Fight Fulton Or Reich
Promoter John Reister of the Harlem Sporting Club offered 7500 dollars for a boxing bout involving Morgan, with plans to stage the clash and further details continued on Page 11.
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Morgan
Fulton
Reich
New York
John Reister
Harlem Sporting Club
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