Murphy Battles Ban Johnson Over League Interference
Chicago, Dec 7. President Charles W Murphy of the Cubs denounced Ban Johnson and the American League, vowing the National League will not bow to outside dictates as it elects a president next week. Johnson reportedly seeks to influence NL affairs. Murphy says the NL will choose its own leadership and will not be dictated to. Umpire Klem plans a clean bill of health as talks on schedule length and league governance continue amid tension between leagues.
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Cantillon and Johnson clash over loyalty charges in baseball era
Sporting commentary argues Cantillon deserves vindication against Ban Johnson amid disloyalty accusations. It praises Cantillon’s resilience, predicts action at the New York league meeting, and endorses Charley White as referee for the Jeffries Johnson fight for a fair verdict.
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Dreyfuss Stirs Ebbitts Ward Over Policy
An official statement in New York late today shows Pieri Britters of Brooklyn supporting Dreyfuss for the National League presidential policy. Pittsburg camp leaders react, with Hevdler and others urged to back Lancaster for president and treasurer roles, amid fan and club speculation as winter approaches.
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East May Meet West Expel Two Horse Owners
In Chicago week one of appeals before the American Trotting Association many applications are heard. Expulsion and suspension actions target James Warda and Harold Gillam amid claims of fraud and dual entries. A dual meet with Yale is discussed, with possible contracts and penalties tied to the return of winnings and affidavits.
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Thomas to Coach Penn Baseball Team
Roy Thomas, national league outfielder and Penn alumnus, was named head coach of the University of Pennsylvania baseball program for three more years. The announcement came at a board meeting of the Athletic Association. Thomas graduated from the university in 184.
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Automobile World notes and racing tales from Washington
An automobile column discusses engine troubles and touring routes, reports on a Detroit and Columbia electrics shipment, and quotes scene observers about George Robertson and racing lore. It mentions J Notta Mealt, Rob Robertson incidents, and figures like Durant and Gruenfelch amid show preparations in Washington.
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Graney eyed as referee in big San Francisco mill fight
Rickard seeks Graney support to block or aid a mill in San Francisco over a planned ring event. Graney denies candidacy while San Francisco officials may influence Gleason and Rickard for a license. Ward and Heydler fight for NL presidency as Johnson and others split loyalties.
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Cadet Wilson Sits Up Amid Recovery Ban on Football
Cadet Wilson of the Navy football team, badly injured in recent games, is slowly improving and able to sit up. His father reports encouraging progress, with lung use returning and arms regaining strength. Surgeons say the fifth vertebra fracture has been treated and recovery continues, but no return to football is likely. Fort Wilson starred in multiple sports at Annapolis.
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Virginia League Holds Meeting Elects Wells for Another Term
Richmond December meeting of the Virginia League magnates elected Jake Wells to another term as president. Salary for the secretary rose to 1700 with discretionary power to enforce league rules. Norfolk and Norfolk’s team movements discussed as the season set to open April 1 and run to Labor Day with twelve players per club and a manager.
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Horses Must Show Pedigrees to Prove Names in Court
Chicago police in court sought to prove that horses racing at various tracks carried names listed on betting records by presenting pedigrees and owners’ records. The Mun cipel Judge Fake discharged Edward Waters, ruling the city’s evidence incompetent, delaying raids on clearing houses.
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Collegians Defeat Preps In College Basketball Showdown
Georgetown College collegians beat the named prep team by a wide margin. Coxan Sitterding and Kingley starred for the victors, while Mur phy and Loab! impressed for the preps. Glip W3mard twisted an ankle before the game, sidelining him long term.
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Dempsey to Coach Georgetown Rowing Team Next Season
Georgetown announces Pat Dempsey will coach the rowing squad with Japt Murray posting a candidate notice. Prospective oarsmen must report next Sunday at the Rust gymnasium to meet Dempsey as the program targets Interclass regatta and trips to American Henley Annapolis and Penn Pennsylvania on the Potomac.
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Overcoats Offered At Various Prices In Early Sale
An advertisement urges quick selection of overcoats, listing prices of fifteen, eighteen, twenty dollars or more according to customer needs. The message stresses urgency, noting today is the time to choose.
Carrolls Forfeit After Crogan Ordered From Court
In a fast C MCC A basketball clash at Carroll Institute, referee forfeited to MCA five after Carrolls failed to substitute for Crogan who had been ejected for a rough foul on Miller. Score stood 29 to 11 when the forfeit was called, with Crogan insisting the foul was accidental and both teams pressing hard despite the controversy.
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Grooks Signs With Logals and Rapp Confident
Bill Rapp voices confidence in making good with the Nationals after a complex club reserve list, contending Grooks signed and will vie for a key role. Tom Hughes, rated best pitcher in the league, may return to major league play. Rapp predicts his major league stint will resume soon as he heads to Chicago for spring.
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The Winners Horse Racing Card Aboard in Jacksonville Tampa and Mexico
A race card from Jacksonville lists Phoronis ridden by J Reid and Woortang with odds 5 to 2, plus furnaces and Royal Captive, Heart of Hyacinth, and other entries. In Tampa Fearian ridden by Davis faces Bantock Bob. Hyperion IT and Grenade clash with odds noted. Mexico features Delf, Fre Goldfinn, Ben Ton, High Culture, and Banbury among others with various prices.
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Hyperion II Triumphs In Tampa Race Card Upset
Hyperion II defeated challenger John Griffin in a feature race at a large Florida track crowd in Tampa. Griffin finished two lengths back as Hyperion II led throughout the match race amid rampant betting and talk of a new Beliant-style park ring. Other races listed included several noted harness and pony events with multiple contenders mentioned and results summarized.
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Four long shots win at Juarez meets
In Juarez Mexico on December 7, four long shots captured victories as the remaining five races split with favorites failing to dominate. The card featured tight finishes and notable performances by horses such as Henry Mann and May Bride in a crowded 6 furlong program.
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Norfolk Athletic Club Reorganizes Leadership Amidst Dissatisfaction
Norfolk Virginia December 7 A reorganization at the Norfolk Athletic Corporation owners of the Norfolk baseball club saw Charles H Consolvo replaced as president by A Omohundro with EC Cheshire as secretary and EY Gorman as treasurer Both Consolvo and Cheshire declined to comment on the changes The club plans spring practice games with major league teams including the Washington Americans and both New York Americans and Nationals Rock Hill Awards Coveted Letters at Ellicott City Md December 7 seven former football players received Athletic Association A grades Facey Benitz Fanerty Long Collins Dunn Frextan Details follow.
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St Elmwood Wins At Moncrief In Tight Fifth Race
Surprises hit Moncrief as St Elmwood rode by 8 to 1 closes to win the fifth race over four rivals. Heavy favorite Furnace dominates the third race, while weather remains poor but attendance strong amid a busy meeting card.
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Sacktonville racing entries reveal crowded seven furlongs card
Race cards list multiple entries across six events including top contenders such as Belle of the Bass and Pirate Diana. Notable horses include Sainty Sirk, Captain Camoninier, and Lady Caro, with distances ranging from six to seven and a half furlongs and a one mile contest.
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