Murphy Defies Johnson Over Interference in Baseball Fight
Chicago, December 7. President Charles W Murphy of the Cubs challenges Ban Johnson and the American League to dictate terms as the National League prepares for its presidential election. Murphy vows the NL will elect its own president and will not bow to league magnates or pressure from the AL. Umpire Klem seeks a clean bill of health amid debate over the 168 game schedule.
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Cantillon and Johnson clash over loyalty and referees
Sporting commentary argues Cantillon seeks vindication against Ban Johnson amid loyalty charges. It asserts Cantillon will fight back for reputation, predicts Charley White will referee the Jeffries Johnson bout for fairness, and discusses training styles and opponents shaping the match.
Dreyfuss on Ebbitts in Pittsburg politics mention
An official New York dispatch reports that Pieri prthules Britters of Brooklyn vam planned to vote for Worcester Ward for the National League policy, backing Hevadler as secretary treasurer. The Pittsburg coverage notes cautious support for Ebbitts and Hevdler amid wartime politics, with fans and officials reacting to the shifting alignments.
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East May Meet West Exile Two Horse Owners
East May meet West expels two horse owners amid appeals on ren statements and protests over distribution of purses. James Warda and others seek dual meet arrangements with Yale Gillam of Lawton Oklahoma charged with 7 fraud entering Adune Hat Saturn. The board weighs suspensions and winnings return as talks continue for a potential dual meet and contract.
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American Trotting Association
Tees Thaos
Arange
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Yale
Thomas to Coach Penn Baseball Team
Roy Thomas, a former National League outfielder, has been engaged to coach the University of Pennsylvania baseball team for three more years. The announcement came today at a meeting of the Athletic Association board. Thomas is a Penn alumnus, graduating in 184.
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Automobile World Gossip and Racing Figures In Washington
An Automobile World column notes reader inquiries to the Washington Automobile Editor, details a railcar influx of Detroit and Columbia electrics, a Studebaker sale to J Notta Mealt, and anecdotes about George Robertson and racing culture. It mentions John’s visit, Durant's Washington trip, and Baker Motor Vehicle Company figures in the area.
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Commerce Auto and Supply Company
Studebaker
Notta
E Gruenfelch
Baker Motor Vehicle Company
Cook & Stoddard Company
WC Durant
General Motor Company
Grane y, Rickard in Frisco mill fight rumor
Washington Post special notes Rickard seeks Graney as referee for the big fight in San Francisco and hints Graney could block a mill plan to help Gleason and Rickard secure a license. Ward vs Heydler power struggle eyed as national leagues prepare for next week meetings. Ebbets backs Ward, denounces Heydler.
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New York
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Johnson
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Cadet Wilson Sits Up Amid Recovery Ban on Play
In Covington, Mr Wilson reports Cadet Bert Wilson of the Navy football team has shown encouraging recovery from a severe injury sustained in a game with Villanova weeks ago. The Fifth vertebra injury required removal of crushed bone. doctors expect full physical recovery but ban football participation remains.
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Covington
Bert Wolson
Navy
Villa Nova
Wilsen
Herings
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Drays
Fort Wilson
Annapolis
Virginia League Meets. Wells Re elected President
Richmond officials report the Virginia League held a meeting to elect officers for the coming season. Jake Wells was nearly unanimously chosen to remain president for another term, with Charles H Connoley of Norfolk elected vice president and Secretary Gregory likely to be reappointed. Salary raised to 1700 and the season set to open April 1 with twelve players and a manager assigned to each club.
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Muchronda
Norfola
Camelas
Norfik
Owleera
League
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Wells
Char
Horses Must Be In Court Over Pedigrees And Names
Chicago police sought in court to prove horses racing at various tracks bear the names on betting lists by pedigrees and owners records. The endeavor aims to convict handbook makers, but a Municpal Judge Fake discharged Edward Waters for Mont-Tennes, ruling the city evidence incompetent.
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Muncipel
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Mont -Tennes
Georgetown College collegians defeat preps 28 to 10 in basketball
Georgetown College defeated the preps 28 to 10 as Coxan Sitterding and Kingley starred for the collegians. Murphy and Loab showed for the preps, while Glip Wemard twisted an ankle before the game rendering him out.
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Ir Aingsley
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Dike
Godly
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Eles
Joyea Seurer
Gibts Pineveoar
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Georgetown Geared for a Banner Year in Rowing
Dempsey to coach Georgetown University rowing candidates with Pat Murray posting a report asking oarsmen to report at Rust Gym next Sunday. Dempsey, renowned for leading Georgetown crews to near top honors, plans interclass regattas in April and aims to send crews to American Henley Annapolis and the Potomac meet, building a nucleus for next season.
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Rust Gymnasium
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Overcoats Offered At Various Prices In Store Ad
An advertisement promotes overcoats priced at 15 18 20 dollars or more according to customers needs urging shoppers to choose promptly as stock is limited.
Forfeit Decides Carrolls vs MCA Basketball Bout
In a Carroll Institute game the MCA quint led 29 to 11 when Crogan was ordered from the floor for an alleged foul on Miller. Carroll alleged retaliation and proposed four players, but MCA captain refused. Referee Glass forfeited for Carroll’s failure to substitute. Crogan disputed the call, while Allen and Duncan starred for MCA as the visitors won 35 to 27.
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Grooks Signs with Logals and Rapp Confident in Pick
Bill Rapp expresses confidence in Tom Hughes returning to Major League Baseball after praising Hughes's natural hitting and pitching. The Washington club retains young players as manager McAweeney plans to weed out superfluous talent, with Cricks impressing and Hughes likely to be back in major leagues next season.
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Fast Company
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Price
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Charley Streets
Nationals
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Wagering results from Jacksonville and Tampa racing cards
The card lists multiple races with horse names and odds from Jacksonville and Tampa. Notable entries include Fearian and Bantock Bob in Tampa, Hyperion IT and Grenade, and Heart of Hyacinth among Jacksonville contenders, with several prices like 8 to 1 and 3 to 2 indicating win/place bets. Further Mexico race notes include Delf, Fre Goldfinn, and High Culture among the field.
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Jackson
Glasner
Grenade
Glaser
Atet Mann
Davenport
Ben Howe
Mexico
Gibaon Hl
Strona
Rice
Goldfinn
McCahey
Ben Ton
Garner
Warren
Banbury
Hyperion II Triumphs In Surprise Tampa Race
Hyperion II defeated challenger John Griffin by two lengths in a feature card at a Florida track drawing the largest crowd ever. The day included several races with winners such as Balt ruronge and Great Jubilee, while speculation grows of a miniature Bel iant park ring next week.
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Termy Aiking
Florida
Hyperion II
Griffin
Beliant Park
Davies
Whim
Davenpbey
Col Ash Toade
Cings
Sermin Catrice Montour
Taw Lalter
Lady Self
Buaiwodl
Jacknon
Upton
Werden
Ormies
Thos
Orphen Ladalgo
Flye Furbone
Hyperion HL
Glesner
John Gritty
Laven Dack Demeriia
Tacionge
Giatner
la Gaile
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Port
Degycompla
Claud
Amelus
Beara
Oasak
Keel
Glaaaer
Maximus
Walter Roltina
Ben Howe Tai
Isekson
Giasuer
Jupiter
Ormes
Ladue
Four long shots win in Juarez racing card four long shots win
In Juarez Mexico on Friday December 7 favorites fared poorly as four long shots won across five races and the remaining events were split by first-choice divides. The day featured notable performances by Gin a and Henry Mann among others with multiple runners placed and several odds-on picks failing to place.
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Ite
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Norfolk Athletic Club Reorganizes Its Leadership
Norfolk December report states Charles H Consotvo is replaced as president by A Omohundro with EC Cheshire as secretary and EY Gorman as treasurer. Dissatisfaction with old management cited. new leaders to run the club as big league teams, including the Washington Americans and New York squads, plan spring practice in Norfolk. Rock Hill College honors seven football players with A’s for past season including Facey Benitz Fanerty Long Collins Dunn and Frextan.
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Ellicott
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Fanerty
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Dunn
Frextan
St Elmwood Wins at Moncrief in Surprising Victory
In damp conditions at Moncrief, St Elmwood won the fifth race by closing from a field of four to beat a strong field at 8 to 1. Jockey Jimmy Botwall Furnace delivered a clever ride, with Jacksonville Dee among the notable finishes as a heavy favorite paid off for backers in the third. Weather was poor but crowds remained large, and other race results included Bat Masterson and Vand Ta Rete Windoo within brisk competition.
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Larry Caroline
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Knapp Craning Peart Ropkint
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Racing Entries Showme Badly Read Flight List From Sacktonville Meet
Scrambled notes list race names and horse names amid garbled tokens. Entries mention six furlongs and one mile events with horses like Belle of the Bass, Pirate Diana, Dame, and Sainty Sirk, with several odds and times artlessly recorded.
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Acqula Gryce
Messlly
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Xabad
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