Murphy Fights Johnson Over League Interference and Schedule
Chicago December details a tug of war between Charles Murphy and Ban Johnson over league control. Murphy rejects Johnson’s meddling and asserts the National League will not bow to American League dictates. The piece notes talks of a longer season, expanded schedules, and plans for umpire scrutiny at a forthcoming meeting.
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Cantillon and Johnson clash over loyalty in baseball era
Sporting commentary argues Ban Johnson erred against Joe Cantillon, urging vindication and defense of Cantillon’s reputation. It compares referee choices for the Jeffries Johnson fight, endorsing Charley White as impartial, noting White’s New York ties and reputational strength.
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Joe Cantillon
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Dreyfuss On Ebbitts And National League Policy
An early evening New York report states Pieri prthules Britters, Brooklyn veteran, will vote for Lancaster for president due to match with Hevadler. Pittsburg figures oppose, citing loyalty to Hevdler and duty. Ebbitts supporters dispute the claim and push for political alignment within the league. The piece mentions Pittsburg boasting a wartime stance and the tension between managers and magnates over the presidential choice.
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New Lok
Pieri
Fe Ature
Dreyfuss
Frey
East West expels two horse owners at meet
At a Chicago event the American Trotting Association evaluated many applications and protests on prize distribution while expelling Harold Gillam of Lawton Oklahoma and another owner. A dual meet with Yale is discussed, with potential contract talks if standings satisfy conditions. Winnings and horses are to be returned pending decisions.
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American Trotting Association
Tees Thaos
Arange
James Warda
Yale
Thomas to coach Penn baseball team for three years
Roy Thomas, the National League outfielder and a Pennsylvanian graduate, will coach the University of Pennsylvania baseball team for three more years, as announced at a meeting of the Athletic Association board of directors held today.
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Penn
Phiadelpha Pa Dee
Roy Thomas
University of Pennshalla
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Pennsylv Aola
Automobile World notes racing lore and Washington show biz
Report on Washington automobile scene includes notes on Detroit and Columbia electrics arriving for sale, Studebaker EMF car to J Notta Mealt, and remarks about George Robertson a driver known for aggressive racing. Mentions John S Johnson showing at Des Moines association hall and Durant touring divisions of General Motors.
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Commerce Auto and Supply Company
Studebaker
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Fr8 Association of Washington
Rickard Seeks Graney Referee in Big Fight Debate
Rickard pressures Jeffries and Johnson to back Graney as referee for the ring bout while Graney cryptically denies candidacy. San Francisco politics rumored to influence boxing licenses as Gleason and Rickard seek a path to void a mill block. Also notes Austro-Bates fight plans and Christmas plans of Stanley Kotchel. Lead story ties to Ward Heydler NL election and Ban Johnson control debate.
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Washington Post
New York
Tex Rickard
Jeffries
Johnson
Graney
Gleason
Bettef
San Francisco
Cadet Wilson Sits Up After Injury. Navy Star Faces Ban
Cadet Bert Wilson of the Navy football team, seriously hurt in a game against Villanova, has begun sitting up and shows gradual recovery. His father reports improved arm and neck use, breathing controlled, and stance that he may regain physical condition, but the family expects no return to football. Fort Wilson prior starred in multiple sports and led football ambitions.
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Covington
Bert Wolson
Navy
Villa Nova
Wilsen
Herings
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Drays
Fort Wilson
Annapolis
Virginia League elects Wells as president for another term
Richmond meeting of Virginia League magnates re elected Jake Wells as president for another term. Salary for the secretary, Gregory, raised to 1700 while the president gains authority to enforce salary limits. Season to open April 1 and end June day with twelve players and a manager per team.
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Harrington
Richmond
Muchronda
Norfola
Camelas
Norfik
Owleera
League
Jake Wells
Wells
Char
Horses Must Be In Court Aims To Prove Pedigrees
Chicago police sought to prove horse identities in court by pedigrees and owner records to convict bookmakers. The MunCipel Judge Fake discharged Edward Waters for Mont Tennes, ruling the city’s evidence incompetent, delaying raids on clearing houses.
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Edward Waters
Mont -Tennes
Collegiants Defeat Preps 28 to 10 In Basketball Bout
Georgetown College juniors beat the name institution preps by 28 to 10. standout performers Coxan Sitterding and Kingley led the collegians while Murphy and Loab! starred for the preps. Glip W3mard suffered a season‑ending ankle injury before tipoff.
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Coxan Sitterding
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Murphy and Loab
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Ir Aingsley
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Eles
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Dempsey to Coach Georgetown Rowing Cadets Next Season
Pat Dempsey chosen to lead Georgetown rowing with Murray posting notices for candidates to report next Sunday at the West End gym. Manager Byrne aims to stage interclass regattas in April and send crews to American Henley, Annapolis, and a Potomac race, building a two-crew plan and keeping novices active for a strong next year.
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Annapolis
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Overcoats Offered At $15 to $20 In Local Ad
Local advertisement promotes overcoats priced at 15 18 20 dollars or more to suit buyers needs urging customers to choose now before stock runs out.
Forfeited basketball game pits Carrolls against MCA quint
In a chaotic Carroll Institute clash, the X MCA team forfeited the game at 29 41 after Carrolls failed to substitute for Crogan who was ordered off for a contested foul. Crogan claims it was not deliberate. MCA captain refused to play four on five as coach Joyce proposed. Allen and Duncan starred for MCA with Crogan and Carrolls’ Allen delivering key baskets and fast team play throughout.
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Grooks Signs With Logals and Rapp Confident for Nationals
Bill Rapp expresses confidence in proving his value with the Nationals and predicts Tom Hughes returns to major league play. The Washington club reserve list remains incomplete, with manager McAllister evaluating young players before final cuts. Hughes, who posted a 5–6 record last season, heads to Chicago as spring reporting nears.
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The Winners Horse Race Cards from Jacksonville Tampa and Mexico
In Jacksonville nine to two selections crown the event led by Fearian and Heart of Hyacinth with bold odds. Tampa features Fearian and Bantock Bob while Mexico lists Delf and High Culture among top picks, various runners posted brisk prices and uncertain outcomes.
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J Reid
G. Burne
Stote St. Elmwood
Burwotl
J Fieid
Tampa
Hyperion II Wins Ahead of Florida Crowd in Tampa
In a large Tampa race card Hyperion II defeats challenger John Griffin by two lengths in a featured match race. Griffin finishes second as the crowd sets a track attendance record. Other races see Balt ruronge sale ice Isarian, Great Jubilee, and OAsak among notable finishers with varying weights and odds.
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Fla Dee
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Termy Aiking
Florida
Hyperion II
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Beliant Park
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Davenpbey
Col Ashmonde
Juckeom
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Sera Catrice
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Walter Roltina
Ben Howe Tai
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Ormes
Totul
Ladue
Four Long Shots Win Across Juarez Races
In Juarez on December 7, four long shots captured victories while the remaining five races were split between top choices. Results highlight underdogs prevailing in a day of mixed outcomes with notable performances from horses such as Henry Mann and others across six furlongs to one mile events.
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Setire Furtones
Tia
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Garman Into
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Ite
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Ram Gang
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Norfolk Athletic Club reorganized as Omohundro new president
Norfolk Va Dec 7 A reorganization at Norfolk Athletic Corporation owners of the Norfolk baseball club installed A Omohundro as president EC Cheshire secretary and EY Gorman treasurer Charles H Consotvo and Cheshire refused to reflect on the changes Dissatisfaction with management noted and major league teams including the Washington Americans New York Americans and New York Nationals to train and play spring practice here. Rock Hill College Athletic Association awards seven football letters Facey Benitz Fanerty Long Collins Dunn and Frexton named for last season.
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St Elmwood Triumphs At Moncrief In Spicy Five Furlong Test
In a brisk Moncrief race card St Elmwood stunned a crowded track by winning the fifth race at 8 to 1 after a late rush from a compact field. Jimmy Botwall rode brave to seal the victory as even money favorite Furnace won the third, with weather unfriendly yet crowds large, reflecting a lively meeting.
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Racing Entries from Sacktonville Flor Race Card
Racing entries list for a Sacktonville card detailing seven furlongs to a mile races with horses such as Belle of the Bass May Lute Oodenay and Sainty Sirk, plus jockeys and odds. It notes multiple heats, gate positions, and entrant names like Pirate Diana Charlotte Hest DalYY Be iM and Flaming entries across second to fifth races with prices and weights in a dense OCR fragment.
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Xabad
Tady Adelaide
Sanit
Knight
Fireball
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