Dan M Gann Ball Player Dies By Own Action In Louisville
Dan McGann former New York Nationals captain and first baseman dies by suicide in a Louisville hotel room at about 38. He was found with a pistol to his heart and a revolver in his hand. Several large checks including a 9000 dollar sum found on his person, brother takes charge of funds. McGann had been in good spirits and wintering in Louisville after a cloudy season with Milwaukee.
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Georgetown Banquet Honors Football Players After Season
An informal Georgetown banquet closed the football season with 37 guests including Rev Father Emmett Faculty director of athletics and athletic association leaders. Attendees listed include President Power Manager Joliat Capt Dalley Coach Nielsen and many players and advisory board members in a brief music program.
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Horsemen Honor L. D. Sale as President of Road Drivers
At a meeting of the Road Drivers and Riders Association L. D. Sale was elected president succeeding P. V. De Graw who resigned. Col. Cosby approves a speedway carnival Thursday afternoon inviting all District horsemen to participate with noted entrants including Gen. Nelson A. Miles expected to attend and multiple trotting entries listed by name and rider.
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Georgetown Prep Dominates Western High In 21–0 Victory
Georgetown Preparatory School overwhelmed Western High in a one sided basketball game in the high school gym. Capt Loehr led with nine field goals and four free throws while Lansburg and Lawler were top scorers for Western. Referee was Mr. Martin of Georgetown University. Periods lasted 20 minutes each.
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Friends Five Winners In Close Two-Goal Basketball Game
In a tight gym contest Friends second team beat Technical second team 11 to 10 after overcoming a two basket handicap. Key players were Preston Patterson and Smith for Friends with Clements starring for Technical. Scoring included Patterson and Smith with multiple field goals and a late surge in the second half.
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Benefit game to aid Stokey Thompson in Carroll Institute gym
A benefit basketball game next Saturday night features the Carrolls versus a picked M C A Georgetown quint with intermission wrestling by Joe Grant and Joe Lockhead. Stokey Thompson, longtime Ordway five star, long has been hospitalized after a fall injury, drawing local support and attendance.
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Detroit Seeks Wood and Carrigan From Boston Club
Detroit club president Frank Navin pursued a trade deal with John J Taylor for Wood and Carrigan the Boston battery as major league clubs circulated offers. No agreement was reached as Taylor sought a tougher bargain while Navin offered a pitcher and catcher. Trade chatter spread among 14 clubs as smaller deals emerged, and the National League opened its session with governance talk.
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Waterbury Club and magnate clash over 1879 uniform boast
Waterbury club figures feature Arthur Irwin claiming he is the only man still in baseball who wore a uniform in 1879. He recalls joining Worcester in that season while highlighting former Cleveland third baseman Bill Bradley signing with Joe Kelley and the Toronto club in the Eastern League. Germany Schaefer arrives in town amid rumor and Cuban anecdotes on his way home from Havana to Chicago.
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Nig Clarke Traded to St Louis Browns for Griggs
Special to The Washington Post reports unconfirmed internal sources say Nig Clarke a veteran catcher from the Cleveland American League club has been dealt to the St. Louis Browns in exchange for Art Griggs a utility infielder Griggs known as a deadly pinch hitter has drawn ire from Browns fans while Clarke a top American League catcher faced 1909 under Lajoie and missed opportunities last season due to typhoid fever Cleveland hopes Griggs can provide the needed utility hitting Clarke’s move follows prior overtures from Bob Hedges in 1909.
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Collins Gets Big Boost as Eddie Collins Signs Big Contract
Special to The Washington Post Philadelphia December 13 Eddie Collins Connie Mack historial second baseman earns three year deal about $5000 per year, the highest salary ever for an Athletic player and among top AL salaries outside captain or manager. Collins rise from Columbia University NY to stardom under Mack noted with growth.
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Georgetown to Meet Nationals This Season
Georgetown's baseball team will play the Nationals on the American League grounds. The date is expected to be set for April. The announcement was issued yesterday after a league meeting. The game marks Georgetown's first clash with major leaguers in seven years and offers inexperience plus a chance to strengthen the team.
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Athletic Men in Debate at Merrick
Four Georgetown athletic leaders will take part in the Merrick debate, the scholastic year’s top event. The Hat honors were announced last night for John Crosby of Wisconsin manager of baseball John Power of Montana president of the athletic association Leo Joliat of Ohio who ran this season’s football team and Albert Flume of New York secretary of the athletic body. The honorees reflect their strong scholastic standing while dedicating spare time to Blue and Gray athletics. The debate will occur after January.
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Zbyszko Defeats Roller in Pro Wrestling Bout
In New York, Zbyszko the Polish wrestler defeated Dr. B. F. Roller of Seattle in two straight falls. The first fall lasted 1 hour 13 minutes 2 seconds, won by a bar trick, and the second by an arm roll in 11 minutes 4 seconds. The bout ended with Roller losing the match. Warren Shows Slight Improvement in Princeton. Harold Warren of Swarthmore, Pa., at Princeton University, recovering from a spinal injury, shows improved movement though remaining paralyzed below the waist.
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Enfield Narrowly Bets Out Raleigh P. D. in Big Oakland Feature
Hafield ridden by Taylor wins the Rosinante handicap by a nose over Raleigh P. D. as Enfield and Diggins clash late. Sonia powered to victory in the fifth race after a stalling start, beating Wineberry by a scant margin. Tender Bloom breaks maiden ranks in race one, Dargin scores in race six, with a crowded program of selling and handicap events through a full day at Oakland.
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Juarez Race Day Results From Six Thoroughbred Races
In Juarez track results Ori ental Pearl led the first race over six furlongs with Salal second and Halela third after 3 07. Second race Leta Lech won at six furlongs with Flying Pearl second and Fertwinkle third in 1 84 5. Third race six furlongs Coloneet captured a 1 27 1 5 time with Lucky Mose second and Workbox third. Fourth race one mile Meadow Handicap Helmet won at 1 29 2 5, Ocean Queen second. Fifth race six furlongs Nape Nick won at 1 18 2 5 with Crossover second and Ste Hert third. Sixth race mile and a sixteenth Barney Oldfield won at 1 48 2 5 with Short Order second.
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Oakland Race Card Selections and Juarez Entries
Racing entries list for Oakland Juarez and Pensacola tracks with multiple races. Names include Cavallena Paul Cuffora Quick Trip Arthur Hyman Boeolie and many others with prices and distance details across six races plus selling and handicap events. Weather clear, track heavy.
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Philadelphia Tops Boston In Billiards Clash
In the National Billiard League, Mayer of Philadelphia defeated Mosan of Boston 50 to 43 in a second three cushion carom game. Both players posted high runs of four. In bowling, Trainmen No. 1 failed to field a full team, leading to a forfeit loss to Shops.
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