Shafer May Return To Giants After Five-Year Hiatus
Former Giants third baseman Shafer, once a star in 1913, is sought by John McGraw as he trains at the University of Washington naval station. Shafer, who quit after the 1913 World Series, hopes muster out before year end and may reclaim a spot at third base in 1919. Meanwhile San Francisco hosts a three game soccer series between Bethlehem and Frisco pick squads starting Sunday.
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Futurity worth $30000. nominations due January 2
Gossip of the Track notes the Westchester Racing Association sets the Futurity value at 30000 dollars guaranteed. Nominations close January 2, with many yearlings traveling south for first trials on January 1. Other items mention King Neptune, Dr J S Tyree, Cadillac, Yankee, Henry of Navarre, and Will Perkins sending yearlings to winter tracks.
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King Neptune
J. S. Tyree
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Sea King
Dr. Tyree
Saratoga Salon
Guy Bedwell
Cadillac
Yankee
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Thomas Hintchcock
Front Royal
Henry of Navarre
Will Perkins
Perkins
Billy Kelly
Kentucky
American boxers score over allies in interallied tourney
American boxers swept to the fore in London as the interallied service tournament neared its end. Though Harry Greb lost, Mike O Dowd Eddie Mc Goorty K O Brown and Pat Moore won. Ratner Conlon Delaney and others added victories for the American forces with several semifinals decided.
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Harry Greb
Mike O'Dowd
Eddie McGoorty
K. O. Brown
Pat Moore
Augie Ratner
Eddie Conlon
Baseball asks 140 game NL plan at joint meeting
Chicago December reports indicate the American League urged a 140 game schedule for 1919 and planned a joint meeting with the National League in New York January 16 to discuss baseball problems. Ban Johnson pushes a shorter season to cut double headers and save money while allowances for returning soldiers affect roster limits.
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Boxers and boxing notes from the era in question
Benny Leonard may receive a warm reception if he boxes for soldiers in the Liberty Hut fair. Boxers in British service appear stronger than expected. Dempsey shows no rush to meet Cowler amid critics. Willard wins court case against Jones and Curley. Leonard gains judgment against an auto firm. Tendler defeats Callahan in Boston. Eddie O Keefe retires after twelve years in boxing.
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Philadelphia
Frankie Callahan
Boston
Eddie O'Keefe
Managers Needed on Hickey's Circuit
Minneapolis readers learn that American Association club owners will meet tomorrow to discuss schedules player and salary limits business methods and plans to honor players in military service. Talks on player trades possible with Indianapolis Milwaukee seeking new managers St Paul aiming to regain former manager Mike Kelley. President T J Hickey led the league meeting.
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Milwaukee
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Cuban Races Again Postponed by Strike at Oriental Park
Transportation disruptions between the city and Oriental Park delay today’s program. Entries shift to tomorrow as management hopes strikers and employers settle terms. Races list include Ollie Martin, Green Geass, Cadillac, Grumpy, Halse, Pulaski, and Jack Healey among others with heavy track conditions reported.
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Cubs Get Otto Knabe Assistant Manager Coach
Chicago reports Otto Knabe has been reappointed as assistant manager and coach for the Chicago National League club for next season by President Mitchell. Also, pitcher Jack Quinn who finished 1918 with the White Sox has signed a New York contract and was awarded to the Yankees after being claimed by both clubs.
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August Herrmann
National League
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Chicago
New York Today
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Mitchell
Jack Quinn
White Sox
New York
Quinn
Yankees
National Commission
Central League to Resume in Midwest Cities
Chicago Dec 12 The Central League begins to show signs of a comeback with President Heilbrainer predicting a circuit likely to include Dayton and Springfield Ohio Fort Wayne Richmond and South Bend Indiana and Grand Rapids Michigan.
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South Bend
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Grand Rapids
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Harvard Loses Percy Captain Elect to Marine Corps
Cambridge dispatch notes George Percy, captain elect of the 1918 Harvard hockey team and varsity baseball fielder, will not return to college after being mustered out of the Marine Corps. Racing results and horse names follow with a weather note of clear skies and fast track.
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Marine Corps
He Won't Wait Long for Big League Job
A report notes discussions with club owners about a modified player draft planned by the major leagues. The piece emphasizes the time sensitivity and potential impact on the league and players as talks proceed.
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Will
Foster of Giants Opposes Player Trading Plan
John B. Foster secretary of the New York Giants publicly denounces player buying and selling. He endorses Clark Griffiths radical reorganization idea and recalls proposing action against buying players five years ago.
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John B. Foster
New York Giants
Clark Griffith
Nationals
Foster
American Assn. Has No Clubs For Sale
Minneapolis dispatch Dec. 12 says neither Charles W. Murphy of Chicago nor William O Rourke of Omaha will be involved in selling clubs as the American Association addresses club ownership questions.
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William O'Rourke
Omaha
Baseball league to return with 1919 season plans
Leaders of the American Association say the 1919 season will mirror this year’s setup and that Minneapolis St. Paul and Milwaukee clubs may be excluded from ownership changes. Thomas J. Hickey stated the league composition remains unchanged. George E. Belden and John W. Norton confirmed the uncertain status of their clubs’ holdings.
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George E. Belden
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Baseball Gossip and Managerial Moves Stir Chicago Crowd
Right Off the Bat. No blows at the National League meeting and no harsh words from magnates. Johnny Heydler starts well. Tillie Walker leaves baseball for real estate in Limestone Tennessee. John McGraw buys the Reds. Pat Moran named Thillies’ manager. Jake Daubert could aid the Giants. Bill Donovan seeks a big league job. George Stallings and Rabbit Muirville eye pennant chances for the Braves. Hal Chase cleared and may secure a first base job if true.
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Pat
Jake Daubert
Bill Donovan
Yankee
Hughie Jennings
Detroit
George Stallings
Braves
Rabbit Muaranville
Navy
Ilf
Hal Chase
National League names Heydler and likely Fultz as leaders
The National League appointed John Heydler as president and hints Dave Fultz may head the International League. Both veterans are praised for experience and leadership in guiding baseball through reconstruction. Fultz, a Brown University graduate and former player, helped form the Baseball Players Fraternity, earning players’ and magnates’ confidence. Rumors place McGraw potentially taking control of the Reds, but idle chatter tempers the idea. Jack Coombs may manage the Phillies if his wife approves, though fears of hometown reception linger.
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International League
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Fultz
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McGraw
Baseball Players Fraternity
Internationals
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Orioles
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John McGraw
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Garry Herrmann
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Delayed 1919 Track Plans Signal Indoor Meet Likely
The Intercollegiate Track and Field Association hints at delays in planning for 1919 due to government service placements. Gustavus T. Kirby and Romeyn Berry head a committee. indoor meet contemplated for spring on a smaller scale, with outdoor games to follow. Top schools eyed include Yale, Harvard, Syracuse, Cornell, Penn, Columbia, Dartmouth, Princeton, and Lafayette. many coaches remain in military roles.
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Gonzaga Midgets Rally to Beat Sacred Heart Juniors 16–13
Gonzaga Midgets defeated Sacred Heart Juniors 16 to 13 in a tight basketball contest. Ford led with 7 points guiding Gonzaga. effort balanced by both teams and substitutions noted in the lineup and scoring summary.
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Western High midgets meet Gonzaga in gym contest
Scholastic Sports notes Western High School midgets travel to Gonzaga gym to face Gonzaga midgets in a basketball contest today. Business plays Georgetown Preps at Ryan gym tomorrow. An interclass track meet at Tech features over 40 competitors. Freshman basketball opens today with Central vs Western and Tech vs Business. Coach Foley at Central is shaping Nia track squad. Montgomery and Johnston are developing into veterans. Western’s basketball squad features over 25 players practicing yesterday. Business and Tech have been contesting informal games with Tech often winning.
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