Pittsburg Club In A Row Over New Park Deal
Pittsburg baseball club directors clash over a proposed ballpark purchase at Bayswick with reactions from stockholders and lawyer Barney Dreyfuss. An injunction effort is blocked by action delaying a vote as Moores argues ownership and protest threaten the plan.
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Directos Testar
Tork
Dreyfus
Jerte Caynsel
Iumael
Mea
Bais
Anpeira
Bayer
Morr
Direttor
Tudorsing
Jersey City
Dreyfoinl Lokb Ang
Prevfuss Tomeyer Beant
Moere
Mos Oraya
Locke
Rae
Tivisbury
Belligerents in baseball call 18 issued by powers
Busy week ahead in baseball world as major leagues national commission and two minor leagues prepare meetings to press for recognition and independence. Powers pushes for all sixteen minor league owners on the battleground, while Western and other leagues fear exclusion and a larger baseball war looms.
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National Commission
Putnam
New York
Washington Post
Bageba
Eastern League
American Association of Powers
Victoria Hotel
Dey
Powers
Supreme Court of
Ase Tall
Tevcball
Te Commission
Smertan Association
al New Malar
Supreme Court of Base
Haga Cubs
Ticket
Nelson Stalls Easy For Troop F
Grainy report outlines Nelson stalling and troops fate in a five minute opening. Lineup lists Hirt, Bert, Pe, Biter, Le Shed, Walt Smith, Buys, Ferg, Moog, Mant, Vortman among others. Mentions halves, defense, and game pace with sparse context.
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ceMante
Bert Pe Biter le Shed
Walt Smith
Ferg
Moog
Welch and McFarland Loom in Los Angeles Match Talks
The article discusses Welch and McFarland potential rivalries, with managers and promoters weighing a third meeting. Long hesitates to respond to telegrams while Packey pursues other work. Nelson holds a title but has losses, making McFarland’s clean record notable as negotiations drag and regional boxing events loom.
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Pevabio
Weebington
Nelson
Bas Angelo
Sasa Wetch
Harry Gilmore
Melartainia
Buren Lang
McFarlands
Mckatt
Iblerth
Favorable reply from Nelson on lightweight title offer
Nelson of Los Angeles replies favorably to Freddie Welsh for a light title bout with a 1 to 1 side bet but declines the current offer. Long of the Jeffries Athlete Club confirms the response received yesterday. Welsh is viewed as the more eligible challenger than McFarland at this time.
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Saa Angeles
Cal
Nelson
Freddie Welsh
Long
Jeffries
Dannaty Welsh
McFarland
Malder Welsh
Net
McParland
MCA Juniors Triumph Over Tremonts
MCA juniors defeated Tremonts 3 to 0 at the MCA last night. The win featured strong all around play from the MCA lineup with notable contributions from Alamne at left forward and Fon at center.
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MCA
Tremonts
Mehuy
National Guard basketball set to open season Saturday
The National Guard team prepares for a Saturday night home opener against an athletic opponent. The lineup features guard players Waite Windshae Rohe and Banker Tas along with Thompson and June Hughes, known as Shorty, expected to lead the offense.
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National Guard
Philaide i
Visitara
Waite Windshae Rohe
Thompson
Laftute
June Hughes
Ts Shorty
Clernty Payer
Contest closes February 14 1908 at Bowling Contest
In case of a tie a similar prize will be awarded to each tying contestant. Fill out and send by mail or messenger to the Bowling Contest editor at The Washington Post.
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Mall Op
Post
Washington
Kubiak Bests Jun Stewart In Hard Fought Bout
In Philadelphia at the West Athletic Club Kubiak defeated Jun Stewart of New York in a relentless bout. Stewart stalled at times and was hurt by a second round right to the jaw, but refused to quit. Kubiak pressured forward, forcing Stewart to hug and retreat as the fight wore on.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
Kubiak
Michigan Giant
Jun Stewart
New York
West Athletic Club
Stewart
Readville Track To Be Sold At Auction
Readville trotting track once famed as the nation’s original minute track faces sale after a directors meeting of the New England Trotting Horse and Breeders Association. The main issue is whether to auction the property or accept offers already received while attempting to clear indebtedness without charging stockholders.
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Washington
Boston
New England Trotting Horse and Breen Erst Association
Local Men Win Match at Armory Shooting Event
The National Capital Rifle and Revolver Club led by Policeman Bunn scored 144 in a first match with the Baltimore club. High individual was 168 by Capt Whitworth, with second high 161. clubs will shoot five matches, three to win the cup and championship. Local shooters include Sheridan Ferrel, Renna, Reichelderter, Aldermann, and Whitworth among others.
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Ballmer Revolver Association
Armory Litth and Streets
Baltimore
Polikeman Bunn
Capt
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Regular Army
Sheridan
Toledo Lands Seybold For Next Season Outfield Power
Special to The Washington Yst Philadelphia reports Oakland Athletics star outfielder Seybold will join Toledo for next season. President Armour secured Seybold after chasing him since last summer, noting a knee issue that may affect him but is said to be fine. With Seybold joining Charney Blickman Homer Smoot Toledo fields a fast outfield and strong hitting, with each of the three hitting over the hundred mark.
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Washington Yst
Philadelphia
Armour
Athletic Club
Sox Seybold
Athletics
Toledo
Seybold
Charney Blickman
Homer Smoot
Tiree
World’s Record Broken by Huyeks Motorcy cle at Ascot Park
Frederick Huyek set a new world mark at Ascot Park with a motorcy cle ride covering one mile in 60 seconds, beating his own prior record of 61 seconds. He later logged ten miles in 1 minute 1 second, a further world best, while George Blaviack completed ten miles in 8 4 minutes, also a world record.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Frederick Huyeks
Ascot Park
Dugan Issues Challenge to Bridge Builders for District Title
Warwick AC manager John Dugan issues a challenge to the Bridge Builders to dispute Warwick’s claim to the District championship. He states Warwick’s team endurance and recent form, offers a game any time except Sunday, and invites Bridge Builders to accept the challenge at any neutral ground.
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Paul FE
Warwick AC
Vame
Aarti
Tharriet
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Dato
John Dugan
Dunn Beats Donohue in Bustling Boston Bout
In Pittsburgh on November 30 Newcastle lightweight Jimmy Dunn faced Boston’s Young Donohue in a fierce National Sporting Club match. Donohue led early, but Dunn landed two sharp uppercuts in the fifth round, driving Donohue to distress as Dunn sealed a standout victory.
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Phil Brock
Cleveland
Young Donohue
Boston
National Sporting C Iub
Jimmy Dunn
Newcastle
Donohues
Dunn
Donahue
Parker Bridget ready for service clothes sale
Our over coats and suits at twenty dollars illustrate Parker Bridget quality. Garments of the same fabrics and styles as high class tailors at thirty and thirty five dollars offer the same fashion and fit.
The Winners in Shifting Stringency Matches
A list of racing or betting results shows multiple bouts with names such as Ganique Mary F St Elmwead and Emma G Oakland. results include scores like 5 to 4 and 16 to 5, with various handlers and affiliations noted, indicating a mixed event or tournament outcome.
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Ganique
T Rice
Mary F
Powers
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Archibald
Sack Wilt
Schlessinger
Oakland
Emma G
Rettig
Figent
Buxton
Aftermath
Walsh
Nadga
E Sullivan
Byronerdale
Miller
Reversal of Form Shocks Belmont Crowd at Hooded Claim
Officials to investigate Madman Puy and other reversals of form seen across a rumoured 'second race' scare card. Observers note a Belmont castoff as early 0 to 1 favorite failing to show, while Card leader Madman Puy and others deliver surprising upsets. Jockey Dick Seovile arrives after a season in Japan and wins the derby.
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Madman
Figent
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Eni
Weil Wavease
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Ively
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McCarths
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Two Favorites Winners At Santa Anita Park
Los Angeles reports two favorites won at Santa Anita a fast card featured Tight finishes. Biush edged Short Cut by a head for first money in the opener while Maid of Gotham closely chased second.
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Larkin Denies Critical Article Maligned Cornell Spirit
Bunny Larkin, former Georgetown star and Cornell football coach, denounces misquoting of his article in the Cornell Era. He says the piece was garbled, that he praised college spirit and teamwork, and notes unusual conditions this season limited material for the team while commending players and coaches.
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Rain Spoils Card at White City Park Meet
Weather and rough track dampened a Beaumont Texas track meet led by a defeat of John Gartner by Wr Mach in the fifth event. The day featured multiple races with purses up to 2000 dollars and a long list of horse names and results. Local athletic notes include a meeting of the Athletic Association of St Johns Valley and a duckpin bowling league update.
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Washington Post
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White Gi Park
Heass
Vain
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Hesumanter
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Donovan
Joe Lite
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Roe
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Stralf
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Owen Miter
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