Baseball Gossip From The Deadball Era
Fans see Eddie Tiemetor leaving for the South under Hanlon in spring. Ernest Courttey likely to play for the Philadelphia Nationals next season. John Kling and Alex Smith noted as top pool players. Alec Will bets. Tri-State plans and possible managers, including Joe Kelley and Hal Chase. McGowen’s market chatter, Keeler and Graf at the bleachers, Grimm and La Porte trade talk, Murphy and mask plan, Denser outfielder Ranint. Dovey’s Boston Nationals deal morale and attendance notes. York hitters over .300, McGuire near top hitting. Helviman and Fortmann deals tease Reds, McAleer in champion talks, Delehanty as a big St. Louis potential, and a strengthened St. Louis lineup next season.
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bin Hradlay
Agen Iis
Eddie Tiemetor
Hanlon
Cleveland
Aeid
Chet Huelon
God ‘Eral
Ernest Courttey
Uiir& Basa
Phildelphia
Joe Kelley
Jersey Cities
Jay
Reds
Hal Chase
Yankees
Lajoie
Jack
Snake
Cincinnati
Fred Clarke
Pittsburg
Goss
Yor Harney
Witha Keeler
Oscar Graf
Bleyds Tane
New York
Keeler Altona
Tri-State
Arthur Jewln
Tast McCloskey
Stony” McGlyne
Beebe
Chary
Reda
Ulavers
Hanson
Danny Hotman
Ira Thomas
New York Americans
Metropolia
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Abe Mahon
George B Dovey
Boston Nationals
Abby
Boston
York
Addy Jim McGuire
Joe
Stone
Swatter
Charlie Hemphill
Jin Delehanty
Seaso
Gossip and racing moves touch New Orleans scene
Jockey Englander rode Morlliboy to victory for owner Mose Goldblatt amid a flurry of names including Madden, Belmont, and Vanderbilt. Lou Lemar’s Boumot and Spiner Dickson join a bustling roster with plans to race in England and France. Los Angeles rises as a sporting hub while Ascot Park draws bettors and turfmen across the country.
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Anes
Lou Lemar
Boumot
New Orleans
Spiner Dickson
Chm Burnett
W. K Vanderblit
France
Dickson
Ben Evens
Lamar
Los Angeles
New York
San Francisco
Los Aneles
Franco
Ascot Park
Jalaenesin
Sir Todington Foul Claim Decides Planters Stakes Finish
In New Orleans the Burlew and Q Nell duo clinched the Planters Stakes at City Park as Sir Todington, added near the deadline, fought past rivals amid rain and heavy track. Martin on Allamaise claimed foul on the final stretch but judges ruled in favor of Sir Todington, with Besterling defeating Envoy by a nose in the handicap. Johnson sustained a painful injury in the first race as weather worsened and the program closed with Kilts winning the opening event after a late surge.
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Washington Fort
New Orleans
Planters
City Park
Sir Toddington
Royal Breeze
Judge Post
Nicol
Martin
Allamaise
Birlew
O'Neil
Toddinston
Besterling
Enyoy
Ed Corrigan
Naran
Balvage
Daly
Kilts
Missouri
Garner
Johnson
Wild Irishman
Hennessy
Grace Gurtte
Giarrison
Dayton
Arobo
Songer
Senter
Red Raven
Dawson
Henry A Schroader
Istakes
Bit Toddington
Nico
Aikwamnlss
Mortiboy
Arbuckoo
Lely
Ecovomy
Bleakdale
Nicoy
Martini
Tims
Bolprano
Brighton
Cora Price
Dacew
Mary Candlemas
Jearamy Belle
Scott
Drusle Smith
Dr Crooks Triumphs In Ascot First Race
Los Angeles December 19 Dr Crooks won the opening race at Ascot as book makers faced a tough day. Lady Chipwell took the third race at 20 to 1 after a strong stretch drive to collar Avantellus while favorites swept the remaining events. Weather clear, track fast.
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Cal
Ascot
Dr. Crooke
Lady Chlawell
Avantellus
Summarie
Doctor Crooks
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Star of Runmaymede
Karmuth
Alban
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Nell
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Woo Angelono Tell
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EL Bernardo
Succeed
Jack Kercheville
Blumenthal
I Gir Brinkley
Tony Faust Wins Fidesia Handicap at Oakland Racecard
Tony Faust drove through traffic to win the Fidesia Handicap at Oakland, beating Doctor Leggo after circling rivals at the half mile. Other races saw Prestige, Avonalls, Billy Mayhem, Joe, and Gov. Devils among evident winners with varied margins and times.
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Leggo
Wolle
Hunter
Clandestine
McBride
Necord
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Brows
I'm Joe
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Naval Academy appoints new team manager for next season
Annapolis Md Dec 19 Bald H Douglass of the Naval Academy football team names Robert BR Welshimer of Neosga Ill as manager for the next season. Welshimer was assistant manager during the just completed season.
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Washington Post
Annapalis
Bald H. Douglass
Naval Academy
Robert BR. Welshimer
Neosga
Ill
Welshimer
American Training Quarters Set for Spring Camps
All American League clubs announced spring training sites for next season. The New York Americans head to Atlanta around March 1 with Griffin’s roster ready to field two nines. Boston prepers in Little Rock Arkansas while Philadelphia trains at Martin Springs Texas. Connie Mack lists nearly forty staff. Washington camps in Galveston Texas. Chicago White Sox head to Mexico City for training with Comiskey’s champions and stunt sessions.
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Griffith
Bostons
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Ark
Philadelphias
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Tex
Connie
City Park Racing Update Promises Bright Day
Local notes show multiple horses and handlers listed for a likely running event at City Park. Entries include Montery rider names and a mix of expected contenders such as Adana Minot Paragon Gold Proof and Monaco Maid among others, with various stables and affiliations.
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Dargin
Monterey
John Garner
Foreigner
Jungle Trip
Abe Mayer
Flavighy
Kieinwood
Adana
Minot
Paragon
Bertha B
Favorite Knowledge
Lampadromie
Oakland
Gans Favored as Herman Supporters Back New Year Bout
Special from Tonopah Nev Dec 13 with New Year’s Day title fight looming between Kid Herman and Benny Gans. Report notes rising belief Herman can beat the favored Gans, citing Herman’s speed youth and crouch style. Also recalls Burns-O’Brien bout as a lesson, discusses weight and conditioning factors for 138 pounds and forfeit risks.
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Washington Post
Tonopah
Nev
Times
Kid Herman
Baltimore
Faut
Kid
Parkington
Tommy Burns
Tommy
Burns
Rush
Berman
O'Brien
Herman
Gana
Goldfield
Gans
Garry Meets Sayers in FifteenRound Title Bout
Harlem slugger Amby Me harry of New York faces Maurice Sayers of Milwaukee in a fifteen round bout tonight at Germania Maennereher Hall. Both boxers weigh 136 pounds and are in trim for a hard fight. The winner draws Mike Sullivan of Washington or Metty Baldwin of Chelsea for next match.
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Milwaukee Lad
Washington Post
Baltimore
Amby Meharry
New York
Maurice Sayers
Milwaukee
Eureka Athletic Club
Germania Maennereher Hall
Mikely
Kid Sullivan
Washington
Metty Baldwin
Chelsea
Jeffries Named Referee for Gang Herman Fight
Tonopah Nev Dec 19 James J Jeffries champion heavyweight of the world is named referee of the Gang Herman fight set for New Year’s Day. After a heated discussion Geaz Herman and Riley Tonopah Athletic Club manager withdrew objections. Jeffries wired his acceptance this afternoon. Lew Powell vs Adam Ryan is the preliminary bout to be staged with both fighters arriving tonight to sign articles.
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Washington Post
Tonopah
Nev
James J. Jeffries
Gang-Herman
Geas
Herman
Riley
Tonopah Athletic Club
Jeffries
Lew Powell
Adam Ryen
Lerticles
Jabs and Counters and Local Basketball Victory
Rickard raises bid for Love Gane and Battling Neleay as talks extend. U and I Reserve Basket ball team defeats Poudalt Cadet at Peck Chapel, 2 to 7, adding another scalp to their list of victories.
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U and I
Crack
Crack Poudalt
Peck Chapel
Jeffries Johnson Bout Talks Stirring Promoter Bets
Articles of agreement for a fight between James J Jeffries and Jack Johnson have not been signed with many conditions and counter offers. Tex Rickard, the promoter, floated purses of 950000 and 50000 prizes for meets with Jeffries, Squires, O'Brien, and Burns, while Johnson asserts his willingness to fight and bets on the side.
Jeffries Agrees to Fight Burns for 50000 Purses Line on Johnson
James Jeffries announced in Los Angeles that he would accept a bout with Tommy Burns if a $50,000 purse is offered. He declined to sign a match with Jack Johnson, the noted Black boxer, under any circumstances.
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Burns
Los Angeles
Cal
James Jeffries
Tommy Burns
Syoake
Jack Johnson
Magoffin Named Captain of University Nine
Magoffin, Cen tral High School standout, elected captain of the University of Mirchi gan for 1907. A member of Yost's eleven for three years, he starred in football and also excelled in baseball and track. He holds a ten second century dash and helped Old Central relay teams smash scholastic records. Friends applaud his honor as Yost’s squad faced Pennsylvania in his final game.
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Central High School
University of Mirchigan
Yost
Magoffin
Old Central
Philadelphia
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia fugitive Ruello seeks new trial after escape
Bartholomew Ruello, convicted of counterfeiting before Judge McPherson in Philadelphia, escaped before sentence. He sent a letter declaring innocence and offering to surrender for a new trial, which was refused. If refused, he threatens death by own action. Counsel sought a new trial, refused. judge would consider appeal if Ruello presented himself to the U S marshal.
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Philadelphia
Bartholomew Ruello
McPherson
Ruello
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