Dark horse Brown eyed for National League presidency race
Reported from key sources that RW Brown of Louisville is the compromise candidate in a deadlocked National League presidency fight. Herrmann and Dreyfuss favor Hoysler while Brown’s bid could unite factions. Ward appears unlikely to win on first ballot, with Brown potentially securing votes if proposed.
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Big Fight
Dark Horse
J. E. Grills
National League
Jolmfieydier
Dendigck
RW. Brown
Lolisville, Ky
Brown
Lowsville Times
Gary Herrmann
Barney Dreyfuss
Herrmann
Dreyfuss
Hoysler
Louisville
Cincinnati
Heydler
Grillo Reports Jeffries Fights and Boxing Controversy
Sporting comment on the Johnson Jeffries era. The piece discusses Fitzsimmons, Tun, Heine, and accusations about fight manipulation. It covers race, promoters, and the value of boxing pictures, highlighting claims of frame ups and financial motives behind staged publicity.
Warwicks Reorganize After Vigilants Feud
Warwicks, once district champions since 1902, have reformed after a dispute with the Vigilants of South Jersey over this season title. Manager L F Dugan seeks a Christmas date, preferring a purse agreeable to both sides, while the Vigilants consider scheduling if the Warwicks prove their class. Princeton Wins at Basketball. Crescent Athletic Club criticism implies a late-season matchup with Tech-Princeton is unlikely this year.
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L. F Dugan
Mr. Dugan
Leo T Dugan
Pengthonin
Imung
Princeton
Tech
Princeton der Noxemmuer
Tts
Baseball profits and attendance under present conditions
The text argues that current baseball conditions yield enormous attendance and profits, suggesting that continued advancement may be unwise if it risks harming the goose that lays the golden eggs. It cautions against further changes despite merit.
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Lenguera
Heydler May Not Run In National League Presidency Fight
Barney Dreyfons of the Pittsburg champions says Heydler cannot be elected, will not be brought forward if defeated, and notes three votes for Heydler are insufficient. He questions St Louis votes and Robison’s stance, urging a vote in New York by club owners. He hints at a compromise candidate if Heydler fails and comments on the Philadelphia sale as a scheme to oust Manager Murray from a two year, 7500 dollar contract.
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Barney Dreyfons
National League
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Vidta
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Cincinnati
Jon Ward
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New York Herald
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England
H. D. Wilson
Packard Motor Car Company
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Gary Herrmann
Stanley Robison
St. Lows Cub
John M Ward
John A. Heydler
Mackine
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Ban Johnson
American League
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National Commission
Zonmean
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Goffreth
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Joe Ganx
Jeffries-Johnson
Mississippi River
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Hoboken
Gong
John Sona
Lou Houseman
Chicago
Limms
Sam Harris
George Cohen
New Fingland
Yeffries-Johnson Moving Picture Company
Ipumnsss
Automobile World Tour Notes and 1920 Car Orders
A Washington newspaper column covers motor touring Europe and the growing American presence abroad. It notes a 1920 Hartford touring car order, Overland deliveries, and Packard party activity, with figures on European touring trends, durations, and potential French taxes on visitors.
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Mark Twain
Synocerle
Europe
France
European
Murphy to Vote Forward for 169-Game Schedule
Special to the Washington Post Chicago. Dec. 8 Charles W Murphy president of the Chicago club travels to New York to attend a National League meeting. He supports a 169 game schedule for 1910 and backs John M Ward to succeed John A Heydler as league president. He warns American League opposition may form a rival commission but expects the NL to pursue the longer schedule. He doubts Capt A Anson can be elected and notes some owners disagree.
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New York
National League
Charles W Murphy
John M. Ward
John A Heydler
Ban Johnson
the Nations
Commission
Ward Wen
Fta
Johnson
Ward
American League
Tleachome
Capt A ¢ Anson
McMurphy
Anson
Williams for Secretary in National League at Chicago
Chicago reports Charles G Williams treasurer of the Chicago National League Club is discussed as a potential secretary of the National League. President Heydler is said to favor him if reelected, though Williams has not sought the post and does not plan a push.
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Chicago
Charles G Williams
Chicago National League
National League
Williams
Heydler
Navy foe eyed for 19% Chicago gridiron schedule
Chicago. The University of Chicago's schedule for next fall was opened by Director Stagg who named Navy as a possible opponent. Annapolis authorities are in the running for contests. A schedule shake-up is anticipated and a Chicago Michigan game seems less likely than before.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Stagg
Navy
Anl
Annapolis
Uncertain Health Cough Remedies Highlighted in Ad
Fragmentary ad like passage touts Ayers Cherry Pectoral and other tonics. Text references coughs, lung tissue injury risks, and the notion of long usage across seventy years. Mentions are unclear and transcription is partial.
The Winners Garland Warfield Bairenia Rosevall Rubrio St Avon
The list shows multiple racing or betting entries with names such as David Warfield Bairenia Rosevall Rubrio St Avon and others, featuring odds and various horse or participant tags like Paline Rebel Queen Cassowary and The Wrestler. The fragmented lines suggest a race results or betting card from Jacksonville with several named entrants and odds such as 20 to 1 and 7 to 7.
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McBride
Bairenia
Vesper
Biskra
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Rosevall
Seldon
Rubrio
Mentry
St. Avon
Merioo
Pickens
Molesworth
Kettinedy
Wrestler
McGahey
Tod Kopecki
Fire
Rosevale wins Gan Mateo handicap in sloppy track
Oakland race summary reports Rosevale edging Bubbling Water by a head in the Gan Mateo handicap at Hynory ville despite a sloppy track and windy weather. Jockey Coburn rode Bubbling Water earlier led at the sixteenth pole before Rosevale surged to victory amid mixed entries including Time, Father Stafford, and several others in the day’s six races.
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Hynoryville
Coburn
David Warfeld
McBride
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Stafford
Marburg
Chltterlaks
Balerfee
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Turna Trick
Ocean View
Arthur Rousg
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Bink Spring
Paleien
See Lad
Woltville
Alan
St Avenue
Maripolet
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Rensiear
Duke of
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Feature to Ben Double Wins at Moncrief Park
Jacksonville horse meet draws 8, feature race sees Oberon, Ben Double win amid strong wagering. Mary and Oberon top early, Mazuma runner-up. Moncrief Park gains metropolitan glow as new horses arrive.
Great Jubilee at Tampa Bay Track Upsets and Fast Times
Tampa Fla Dec Great Jubilee drew strong crowds as racing offered one of the best opportunities for talent to rebound from recent favorites. Serenade upset Charlotte Hamilton in the first stakes of the program while warm clear weather and improved track conditions boosted attendance and excitement.
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Fia
Dec
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Charlotte Hamilton
Curnister
Serenade
Rebel Queen
Lavell
Joe Mostr
Daviey
Deskdental
Pte
Ot Tha Ball
May Litt
Gorton Lee
Lense
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Simonetta
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Diato
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Hellty
Uoels Tim Ant ‘Olautee
Wing's Guinea
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Secomd
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Rad Frunk
Menageka
Unnvegs
Mle Opera’ Atay Vas
Talent Handed Jolt Hits Juarez Favorites Fall
A chaotic Juarez race day sees favorites fail with long-shot winners lifting bookmakers profits. Right Race by a head defeats Enfield to claim fastest time. Handicap 6 furlongs dominates betting. Second race at 7 furlongs features McNadly’s Pickene 4 to 3 winner Deed 8 garnet. Third race 6 44 furlongs Light Kalmit wins.
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Inavez
Mexico
Ghief
H. G Beawell
Enfield
Bertik
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Sabo Saalett Tio
Lmmons
Cavey Kta 'A
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Sorentat
Wilson
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Edy
Cui
Rudvole
Sara
The Wrestler Dominates in Close Horse Racing Card
In a crowded race card at the track, The Wrestler driven by MicCabey held firm to win at 3 to 1 after a tight finish. Feed Malhalland finished second while Pine and The Thara trailed, with Molioro Arcourt and Zervitla also among the notable runners.
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Petra
Will Not Be Represented in New York Rugby Game
Mr C Hamilton offers to pay travel for five Ottawa high school reps to attend the rugby match against the Hamilton Tigers at Van Courtlandt Park New York City on Saturday but four schools refuse Central is willing Cornell and Pennsylvania decline to participate The aim is to show how injuries in football can be reduced while keeping spectacle Canadians regard the game as superior to football for safety and drama.
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Hamilton Tigers
van Courtland Park
New York City
Charles Hamilton
Central
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Pennsylvania
Frederick Wins Game In Cumberland Valley Tristate League
Special to The Washington from Hagerstown Maryland Fredericksburg defeated Hagerstown 18 to 32 at the Auditorium Rink. Orrek the Hagerstown guard stood out with several pretty shots and kept his team competitive in the first half as Frederick pulled away in the second. Hagerstown drops to second place in the Cumberland Valley Tristate League.
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Hagerstown
Dee
Frederck
Frederick
Orrek
Princeton Hockey Schedule Announced for Busy Season
Princeton University in New York announces a crowded hockey schedule for the season. Manager R W Gibbs lists a slate including Yale at Pittsburg, West Point at West Point, Dartmouth in Boston, Harvard and Columbia in New York, and games against St Pauls, William and Yale multiple times in December and January.
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Princeton University
R. W Gibbs
St. Paul's School
New York
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West Point
Cornell
Dartmouth
Boston
Harvard
Columbia
Johnson Favored To Beat Jeffries In Long Bout
Veteran promoter Coffroth sails for Europe to arrange display of Johnson Jeffries pictures in England and France. Reports say multiple firms have secured rights for territories from the moving picture syndicate, signaling a broad coordinated campaign around the Jeffries Johnson bout with plans for extensive exhibition media.
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Werd
Coffroth
Europe
Oldfield Breaks Home Track Record In Benz Race
Harney Oldfield, wrapped in wool and fur, drove his 120 horsepower Benz to shatter the home circular track record in Dallas Texas. He clocked 47.18 seconds for the half mile, beating the former mark of 48.40 set in Fresno in 1901. The icy track and alcohol radiator heater challenged the run as officials led by H R Green confirmed the performance.
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Tex
Harney Oldfield
Texas
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H.R Green
Bard
Open Skuls Under Stovaine, Tumor Rewove From Boy’s Brain
Four surgical operations using local anesthetic were performed at the Post Graduate Medical School and Hospital. Dr Jonnesro administered stovaine and led one procedure. A boy with a brain tumor, epilepsy, and weak heart underwent surgery. Morria removed the tumor and the patient felt no pain afterward and was doing well tonight.
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Washington Post
New York
Atovaine
Jonnesro
Morria
Pein
Woman Owner Expelled by National Trotting Association
New York December 8 Mica Elai Palmer of Pimlico Maryland was expelled from membership by the National Trotting Association board of review. The charge says she started for paper George Bertin out of class under the name Aristocrat at the State fair at Timonium Maryland.
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Pimlico
Association
Board of Review
George Bertin
Timonium
Newcomb Leads Amateurs in First Day Trapshooting
Newcomb of the Independent Gun Club, Philadelphia, topped the opening amateur trapshooting event at Travers Island with 9 1 2 breaks out of 100, tying the preliminary record with D A Upson. Alvin of Red Bank NJ took second with 8, while a playoff for third between Mink of Philadelphia and Groesbeck of New York ended with Mink winning 12 to 12 in the deciding shoot.
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Imansiva
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Highland Gun Club
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New York City
Mak
Corcoran Cadets Open Season with Narrow Basketball Win
The Imex organized National Guard Athletic Association league opener in Corcoran's Guard gym ended 23 to something as Company C Cadets defeated Company H regulars. Rose opened the scoring, and the Cadets led 19 to 6 at the end of the first period before increasing the gap in the second session with stout defense and accurate shooting led by McDonnell's strong play.
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Corcoran Cadets
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Rose
Tremont Athlete Club Five
Hart
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