Pirates Revival Fueled by Dreyfuss Recruits and Trades
The article surveys Barney Dreyfuss’s strategy to restore the Pirates to their 1909 form by securing top young talent. It highlights recruits such as Rivinaton Eisland and Edsland, plus the Hunter and Flynn deals, and notes broader shifts in player mobility between leagues and minor leagues. It also mentions winter baseball activity like bowling and injuries affecting pitchers, with references to Mack’s Athletics and Baltimore interests.
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Barney Dreyfuss
Pirates
Rivington Histand
I'Rban Faber
Sherred ‘Smith
Rivinaton Eisland
Mike Kellys
Jack’ Doyles
Peta Brownings
Jake Stenzels
Edsland
Pittsburg
Fred Hunter
Jack
Flynn
Kansas City
Hunter
American Association
Street Says He Will Be Traded to Boston in 1911
Washington star Gabby Street arrives in Hot Springs and says manager McAleer plans to trade him to the Red Sox. Street, who has spent three seasons with Washington, expresses desire to join Boston and help a pennant run, noting Boston’s Patsy Donovan will lead a strong 1911 team.
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Washington Post
Hot Springs
Ark
Dec
Gabby Street
Washington
Street
Jiggs Donohue
Central Avenue
McAleer
Boston
Lee Washington
Taylor
Athletics
Cubs
Donovan
Alabama
Pernhsylvania
Gatby
Grorke McQuillen
Cincinnati
White Sox
Charley Comiskey
Charles Fredericks
Louis Comiskey
Jimmy Blagle
Baltimore
Georgetown Offensive Stifled by Columbia in 49 12 Setback
Columbia crushed Georgetown 49 to 12 in a morning gym affair. Columbia led 31 12 at halftime as Georgetown failed to keep pace. L F Martin stood out for Georgetown while Kiendl led Columbia with five field goals.
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Washington Post
New York
Georgetown
Columbia
Morningside Gymnasium
L. F. Martin
Washington
Kiendl
Eee Waldron Bonron
Martin Jaquen
Schlosser
Monarch Mendenoha
Henkel
Les
Mendelsohin
Saulebury
Mullen
Martin
Fletcher abandons scheme to form third major league
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports Dr. Fletcher has dropped plans for a third major league after an understanding with baseball authorities. Players like Russell Ford of the Highlanders face uncertainty as Ford refused a 1911 contract of 4800 and had signed an optional agreement with Fletcher for 3000 in advance, now pressed to retire under Farrell's terms.
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Washington Post
New York
Chicago
Fletcher
Russell Ford
Highlanders
Fletcher Project
Ora
Farrell
Eastern High Five Upset Georgetown Prep 25 to 16
Eastern High School defeated Georgetown Prep 25 to 16 as Varela Daly and McCafferty led the scoring. Loehr and Loehi played strong for the Prep with Loehr cited as best on the losing side.
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McCafferty
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Loehl
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Aerelax F
Lane
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Denis Lawler
Bailey
Maram McCafferty
McYnnery
Chase
Lane Loehi
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Lorht
Mr_ Peat
Business ‘Timera
Messrs
Honea and
Fitzhue
Sach. S
Is Ad Wolgast Married
Cadillac Michigan December 9 Ad Wolgast lightweight champion and Miss Mildred Ensign of this city are the subject of marriage rumors. Both refuse to confirm or deny that the wedding has occurred. Wolgast says no need to advertise and Miss Ensign comments on the rumor.
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Cadillac
Mich
Wolgast
Mildred Ensign
Miss Ensign
Ictory
Nelson
Corcoran Cadets Beat Company H In Exhibition Game
In a fast scrappy guard gym matchup the Corcoran Cadets defeated Company H 30 to 27. Hutto led Corcorans with eight baskets as fouls extended the contest and kept the outcome in doubt until final whistle.
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Armory Gym
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Corcoran Cadeta
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Hutto
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Huttons
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McDonnell
McDonnell Goals—Hutton
H B Zeer
HH Stall
J Btulé
Roae
Keene
Georgetown Not Scheduled for Holy Cross Game in Boston
An announced October 28 Georgetown vs Holy Cross game in Boston is premature. Georgetown manager James Walsh says he has not discussed a match with Holy Cross. Georgetown has strong Boston support and the potential financial upside could lure an arrangement.
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Boston
Georgetown
Holy Cross
James Walsh
Harvard
Army
West Point
BICYCLISTS GAINING ON SIX-DAY RACE RECORDS AT MSG
In New York at Madison Square Garden the six day bicycle race enters its 120th hour with eight weary teams still grinding. Root Mor an Fogler Hill and Hehir Goullet lead at 2 185 miles six laps while Mitten Thomas Collins Draback and Cameron Halstead West Demara and Butt Clarke follow within a few laps.
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Collins-Draback
Cameron-Halstead
West Demara
Butt-Clarke
Demera
Hill
Clarke
Butt
Spectaora
Pin Spillers Plan City Bowling Association Tournament
The City Bowling Association plans a tournament next month with entry receipts due by January 18. Averages are set for three classes in teams, two men, and individuals across classes A B and C. Applications and entry blanks available from C Brown Harry Krauss or Secretary Myers at Palace Alleys 914 Street Northwest.
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City Bowling Association
Association
C. Brown
Harry Krauss
Myers
Palace Alleys
Street
Intercollegiate talks reforms at December meeting
New York observers expect the Intercollegiate Athletic Association to endorse the reform name and propose rule changes at its annual gathering December 29. The big four colleges remain unaffiliated, while about six percent of other colleges and universities support the association.
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New York
Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Parker Bridget's Practical Gifts for Men Sale
Store hours extend to 9 this evening with a wide selection of menswear and accessories. RAMO Omar and Parget models priced from 2 to 4 dollars, plus Derby and Opera hats, traveling cases, smoking jackets, vests, handkerchiefs, shirts, underwear and silk options. Prices range from 1 to 25 dollars, including shoes and pajamas.
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Ramo
Omar
Parget
Fort Wayne Signs Casey to Manage Team
Fort Wayne Indiana December 9 Dr James Casey signed a contract at Detroit to manage the Fort Wayne baseball club of the Central League for ill He is a former Chicago player and has spent the last two years with Detroit as a scout. Y M C A Rovers 44 Yankees 13 in a one sided basketball game last night in the association gymnasium the Rovers scored 44 to 4 with Valk and Hanna leading the winners.
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Mack
Atkins
Athletics
Baltimore
Dunn
Grioles
Dygert
Connie
Plank
Krausé
Casey
Fort Wayne
Ind
James Casey
Detroit
Chicago
Ag Scout
Y. M. C. A. Rovers
Yankees
Association
Y. M. C.A. Rovers
Valk
Hanna
Buckthorn Wins Handily in Oakland With Three Winners
Guy Garner stole the show at Oakland landing three winners as Buckthorn beat Stir Actor in the mile and a quarter. Tony Faust showed improvement taking the second major race, coregistered by trainer Bianchi who ran him without a whip. C Russell and Digeins drew suspensions for post misdeeds, while Tony Faust and Buckthorn led the day amid heavy track conditions and several upsets.
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Messagre
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C. Russell
Washington Post
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Oakland
Stir Actor
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Digeins
Molesey
Bianchi
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Night Mist Wins IRET Race at 6 Furlongs Selling
Night Mist ridden by B Jackson wins the IRET handicap at six furlongs in a six to two finish, Pleasing with Griffin second and English Esther third. Time 1:18 1-6. Other entries include Bevera Polly Lee Outpost and The Ram.
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Horse Racing Card Race by Race Results
Race by race results show horses and odds with winners in each event. Darling, Havre, Aldrian, and Col Astmemts among winners. multiple odds listed for six races with distances from 5 to 7 furlongs and times noted.
Featherweight Championship Fight Ends in Philadelphia Victory
In a fifteen round bout before the Eureka Athletic Club, Ty Cobb of Philadelphia defeated Young Britt of this city to claim the featherweight championship of the South. The decision came tonight after a rugged contest highlighting Cobb's superior reach and speed.
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Young Britt
Baltimore
Dee
Philadelphia
South
Eureka Athletic Club
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