Dark Horse Brown Emerges In National League Presidency Race
A report outlines a potential compromise candidacy for the National League presidency with RW Brown of Louisville seen as a dark horse. Brown, editor of the Louisville Times, is linked to Herrmann and Dreyfuss supporters, with deadlock likely on first ballots and a possible payoff offering the secretaryship if elected.
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J. E. Grills
National League
Jolmfieydier
Dendigck
RW. Brown
Lolisville, Ky
Brown
Lowsville Times
Gary Herrmann
Barney Dreyfuss
Herrmann
Dreyfuss
Hoysler
Louisville
Cincinnati
Heydler
Ward
Satters
Ska
Natonal League
Heya- Her
Grillo Reviews Jeffries Tunpion Fight Prospects
Sporting commentary by J Ed Grillo analyzes the planned Jeffries match and the rival Fitzsimmons pair. It argues the colored champion holds power in the ring with a strong blow and speed, while noting Johnson’s defensive skill and Carbett’s strategy. The piece hints at fight promotion concerns and possible frame up around the event.
Warwicks Return to Action After Championship Claim
Warwicks, once district champions since 1902, reorganize amid a dispute with the Vigilants of Southrant over this season’s title. Manager L F Dugan seeks a Christmas day game, aiming to face the Vigilants despite scheduling hurdles and a pending match with Holy Name. Princeton Wins at Basketball. Crescent Athletic Club defeats Princeton Tech-Princeton and Crescent at 24 to 25.
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Warwicks
Warwick
L. F Dugan
Mr. Dugan
Leo T Dugan
Pengthonin
Imung
Princeton
Tech
Princeton der Noxemmuer
Tts
Readiness for Change in Baseball Amid Record Attendance
The passage notes that current baseball conditions show nearly perfect play and huge attendance and profits. It warns that continuing to push the present system could risk undermining the source of wealth, the proverbial goose laying golden eggs, even if proposals have merit.
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Lenguera
Heydler May Not Run For National League Presidency
Barney Dreyfons of the Pittsburg champions spoke on the NL presidential fight. He said Heg sler cannot be elected and would not be brought forward if defeated. He noted three votes in favor for Heydler and questioned St Louis’ stance while hinting at potential compromise candidates if needed. He also called the Philadelphia team sale a scheme to oust Manager Murray from a two year, seven thousand five hundred dollar deal.
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Washington
Pittsburg
Barney Dreyfons
National League
John Hegsler
Imatters
Heya Her
St. Lous Ia
Robison Haa
Vidta
New York
Heydler
Herrmann
Cincinnati
Jon Ward
Dreyings
Philadelphia
Murray
Gary Herrmann
Stanley Robison
St. Lows Cub
John M Ward
Ward
John A. Heydler
Mackine
Heysler
Ban Johnson
American League
Aticka
National Commission
Zonmean
Motoring Europe Tour Growth and American Interest
Automobile writers discuss how traveling by car opens Europe’s old sights with modern ease. Americans and English tour Europe more than before, aided by touring associations and customs simplifications. Packard reports 200+ touring parties in Paris since January, with expectations of growing numbers though some owners travel discreetly.
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Mark Twain
Europe
France
European
Expres Companies
Dan
Paris
New York Herald
America
England
Ampertean
Europa
Berkshire
H. D. Wilson
Packard Motor Car Company
Packard
Wilson
Uis
Murphy Prefers 169-Game Schedule and Ward for NL Chief
Special from Washington to Chicago reports President Charles W Murphy of the Chicago club favors a 169 game schedule for 1900 and endorses John M Ward to succeed Heydler as National League president. He distrusts Ban Johnson’s threat to quit the U S commission and predicts the NL will push the longer schedule. He doubts Capt A Anson can gain strong backing this year as other owners diverge on recognition.
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Washingtta
Chicago
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
Murphy
Anson
Williams حمایت for National League secretary candidate
Chicago December report says Charles G Williams, treasurer of the Chicago National League Club, may become the National League secretary if President Heydler is reelected. Williams has not declared, while speculation centers on Jim as Heydler’s preferred first choice. Williams indicated willingness if offered but does not intend to push himself forward.
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Chicago
Charles G Williams
Chicago National League
National League
Williams
Prui Dent Heydler
Jim
Heydler
Yester
Navy Likely Opponent for Chicago Football Next Fall
Director Stagg announced Navy as a possible opponent for Chicago's 19 schedule. Annapolis authorities are in the running for bids, signaling a shake-up in the fall slate. A Chicago Michigan game seems less likely amid the changes.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Stagg
Navy
Anl
Annapolis
Cough Remedies Mentioned in Obscure Ad Copy
A fragmentary passage references coughing and lung injury, mentioning Ayers Cherry Pectora and a long history of sale. It hints at varying effectiveness and the idea some cures work for some while others fail, with aged remedies noted in a vintage voice.
The Winners Garland Warfield and rivals in Jacksonville card
Listed race results show David Warfield and partners including McBride at 20 to 1, with Bairenia Vesper, St Avon Merioo, Rosevall Seldon, Rubrio Mentry and other entrants. Paline Rebel Queen and Inspection Serenatta Cassowary also figure in the day’s racing. Odds cited for Right Easy and The Wrestler, with Kopecki Fire among others.
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Garland
David Warfield
McBride
Bairenia
Vesper
Biskra
Catton
Rosevall
Seldon
Rubrio
Mentry
St. Avon
Merioo
Pickens
Molesworth
Kettinedy
Wrestler
McGahey
Tod Kopecki
Fire
Rosevale Triumphs In Gan Mateo Handicap Race
Rosevale defeated Bubbling Water by a head in the Gan Mateo handicap at Hynoryville amid a sloppy track and windy weather. Jockey Coburn rode Rosevale as Bubbling Water led early. final time 1:20.3 with other notable runners including Father Stafford and Marburg in the field.
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Oakland
Cal
Dec
Rosevale
Hynoryville
Coburn
David Warfeld
McBride
Lech
Stafford
Marburg
Chltterlaks
Balerfee
Ic Martiny
Gatotia
Staxico
Milas
Turna Trick
Ocean View
Arthur Rousg
BAY Attium
Alan van
Catton
Burlol
Gosspsei
Tims
Kama G
Damade
Novgorod
Stamper
Ybor
Billy Myoe
Alan van Tolnth
Mio Gan Mateo
Belcon
Woo
Bubbling
Waler
Accord
Edwin From
Tino
Madsima Musgrave
Svar Knight
Ant Foltatts
Sewtry
Walsh
Wulddes
Cobra
Thae
Bink Spring
Paleien
Lad
Woltville
Alan
St Avenue
Maripolet
Feature to Ben doubles at Moncrief Park in ideal conditions
Jacksonville riders packed Moncrief Park for eight races on a clear day with Mary and Oberon delivering strong showings. Oberon won the sixth event in a standout finish while Double, owned by a local, dominated the feature by defeating Mazuma. race details include Pallas and Coner in earlier contests and county clock in the mile event.
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Fla
Moncrief Park
Oueron
Oberon
Mazuma
Moncrlet Park
Siz
Paime
Mizeralmy
Hannan
Top Notch
Druid
Asa
Ape-Holt
Coonskin
Goto
Timo
Lady Frederick
Mary Fy
Atlantic
Soa
Masumah
Muegrave
Ted
Tiom
Gay Fisher
de. Burkley
Hasty Agieo Aleta
Elling County
Feldstelay
Bile Ering
Burns
Bowers
Tims
Wingohocking
Caroline
Jovepblac
Ninolig
Campaigner
Hellovtew
Great Jubilee at Tampa Bay Track Is Highlight of Race Day
Racing at Tampa Bay saw Great Jubilee as the centerpiece with warm clear weather and rising attendance. Rebels Queen and Serenade delivered notable results with favorites faltering, while multiple races featured close finishes and evolving surges in crowd interest.
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Fia
Dec
Tampa Bay
Charlotte Hamilton
Curnisteit
Serenade
Lavall
Joe Mosdr
Daviey
Desdental
Td Upton
Tha Ball
May Litt
Gorton Lee
A Burton
Simonetta
Davenport
Diato
Tae
Necklat
Davis
Charlotte Hemiton
Burton
Lyn'nevoud
Malecon
Browey
Daley B
Nella Durgew
Alvine
Sinh D
the Bum
Droof Short
Hellty
Uoels
Tim Ant Olautee
the Clown
Upton
Amun Smith
Urving
al Bush
Gore
Bulehed
Moscow
Union
Wing's Guinea
Coniey
Xecomd
Liltte Turan
Stasher
Rad Frunk
Meenageka
Univegs
Mle Opera
Atay Vas
Talent Handed Jolt as Favorites Fall in Juarez Race
In Dec Mexico a racing card produced unlikely results as long shots prevailed. Right Rasy edged Enfield by a head at 6 furlons in the handicap, the fastest time of the meeting, while favorites faltered and bookmakers profited. Other races listed include 7 furlongs with UPickene winning at 4 to 3 and 6 44 furlongs event featuring Sorentat and Fireball among the top finishers.
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Juarez
Mexico
Ghief
H. G Beawell
Enfield
Bertik
McCaney
Sabo Saalett Tio
Lmmons
Cavey Kta 'A
Unies
Tees
Toree Land Clinton
Brunickie
Lady Punchite
Como
Eck
McNadly
Garmen
Necoad
Hive
Ait McCahern
Oleaworth
Sorentat
Wilson
Les
Edy
Cui
Rudvole
Sara
Uncertain Horse Race Results From Fragmented Report
Fragmented OCR lists horses jockeys and odds with scattered results. Mentions The Wrestler 105 MicCabey 3 to 1 win and Pine 148 4 0 Misa Alar Molioro Arcourt Zervitla. Kopeck 10 Ricg 12 tat won. Other names include Austin Pine and Gilleony, with various placements and times unclear.
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Petra
Hamilton hopes to send five schools to rugby game in New York
Mr C Hamilton offered to pay expenses for a five-school Ottawa Athletic Association rugby match in New York City with Hamilton Tigers at Van Courtland Park. Central High accepted to send a representative but four other local schools declined. Cornell and Pennsylvania also refused to participate claiming lack of interest or other priorities. The aim is to show colleges how injuries can be reduced while keeping the spectacle of football. Canadians praise the game as safer yet thrilling.
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Ottawa Athletic Association
Hamilton Tigers
van Courtland Park
New York City
Charles Hamilton
Central
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Frederick Wins Game At Auditorium Rink
Special to The Washington: Frederick defeats Hagerstown 18 to 8 at the Auditorium Rink. The opening period tied at 8 points each before Frederick pulled away in the second half with better floorwork. Ornek, Hagerstown guard, stood out, but Hagerstown failed to score in the final stretch, dropping to second in the Cumberland Valley Tri-State League.
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Washington
Hagerstown
Dee
Frederck
Frederick
JZ Hagerstown
Orrek
Princeton University Hockey Schedule Expanded for Season
Princeton New York and Pittsburgh hosts feature a busier schedule announced by manager R W Gibbs. The list includes December games versus St Pauls School and Williams, Yale matchups in Pittsburgh and New York, and January contests with West Point Cornell Dartmouth Harvard Columbia and Yale at multiple venues.
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Princeton
Princeton University
R. W Gibbs
St. Paul's School
New York
Witliama
Yale
Pittsburg
West Point
Cornell
Dartmouth
Boston
Harvard
Columbia
Jeffries Johnson bout odds stir expert bets and film rights
Washington Post dispatch details opinions on the Jeffries Johnson fight with Johnson favored by William Muldoon who warns Jeffries risk in a long bout. It also covers Ward Heydler NL presidency drama, Ban Johnson AL stance, and Coffroth sailing to Europe to arrange display rights for the Johnson Jeffries pictures plus regional exhibitors advancing the moving picture syndicate.
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Trainst
Werd
Coffroth
Europe
Washington Post
New York
William Muldoon
Jobe L. Sullivan
Jeffries Johnedh Mill
Jefwin
Jum Corbett
John L. Sullivan
Jeffries
Johnson
Jefries
Oldfield Breaks Home World Circular Track Record
Harney Oldfield, wrapped in wool and gloves, drove his 120 horsepower Benz racer through a Texas norther to smash the home world circular track record, clocking 47.18 for the half century as officials including H R Green verified the run. The track froze in places and cooling was aided by alcohol in the radiator.
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Dallas
Tex
Harney Oldfield
Fresno
Cal
Oldfield
Oldfeld
H.R Green
Bard
Open Skuls Under Stovaine in Brain Tumor Case
Special to The Washington Post New York December 8 four surgical operations in which atovaine was weed were performed this afternoon at the Post Graduate Medical School and Hospital. Dr Jonnesro administered the storaine and performed one operation on a boy with a brain tumor. The boy had epileptic fits and a weak heart. Dr Morria opened the skull and removed the tumor, the patient tolerating pain poorly but doing exceedingly well by nightfall with no adverse effects.
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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 the National Trotting Association after a board of review found she started for paper, George Bertin, under the name Aristocrat at the Timonium Maryland state fair.
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New York
Mica Elai Palmer
Pimlico
Association
Board of Review
George Bertin
Timonium
Carlin Chosen Captain of Georgetown Soccer Team
Frank Garlir of Georgetown was named temporary captain of the Georgetown soccer team amid ongoing team uncertainties. The choice is popular with students, as Carlin leads the athletic association and has shown strong interest in campus sports. A Georgetown Athletic Association meeting at Gaston Hall will elect an assistant football manager and consider major business, including residency rule changes and constitutional amendments.
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Georgetown
Frank Garlir
Carlin
Ur West End Instituton
Athletic Association
Gaston Hall
Uead
Newcomb Leads Amateurs in Opening Trapshoot Championship
Newcomb of the Independent Gun Club of Philadelphia set the pace at Travers Island as the U S amateur trap championships opened under wind restricted conditions. He broke 92 of 100 to claim the high gun honors and a silver trophy, with Alvin of Red Bank taking second on 89. A tie for third between Mink of Philadelphia Highland Gun Club and Groesbeck of New York led to a deciding shoot-off.
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Ghedal
Washington
New York
Travers Island
CH Newcorm
Phiadelpha
D A Upson
Cleveland
Ohio
Newcomb
Imansiva
Alvins
Red Bank NJ
Charles E. Mink
Highland Gun Club
Philadelphia
Corcoran Cadets Win Season Opener In Guard League
The Corcoran Cadets defeated Company H 23 to 6 in the National Guard Athletic Association basketball opener at the Guard gymnasium. Rose opened the scoring with a difficult-angle goal after three minutes, and the Cadets pulled away in the second period with strong defense and accurate shooting led by McDonnell.
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Imex
National Guard Athletic Association
Guard Gymnasium
Company C
Corcoran Cadets
Company H
Quint
Acare
Rose
Tremont Athlete Club Five
Hart
Corcoran's
McDonnell
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