Cuban double header ends Athletics season in Havana
The Havana double header left Navana and Almendares both beating the Davie team, signaling the end of the American season in Cuba. Detroit fared better, winning seven of its twelve games, while Duke Farrell shifts to a full season coaching role.
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Almendares
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Ameream
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Cuba
Indianapolis
Carr
Tigers
Harvard Georgetown 1911 baseball schedule and trips noted
Harvard sets 1911 schedule with Penn and Syracuse first time in years and Princeton limited to one game. Team will train in Annapolis April 16 then Washington for dates with Georgetown, with Yale game TBD. Regular games listed for April to June across Cambridge and other sites. Also report on Achmid defeating White Horse in Bristol bout.
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University of Pennsylvania
Syracuse
Harvard
Princeton
Annapolis
Washington
Georgetown
Trinity
University of Maine
Bates
Bowdoin
University of Vermont
Amherst
Brown
Open
Holy Cross
Worcester
Andover
Dartmouth
Providence
Witllema
Yale
Johnson May Return For Six Round Boxing Bout
Special to The Washington Fest Chicago December 19 Jack Johnson may fight again in a fortnight as promoters in Pittsburg seek him for a six round bout. He will not cheapen himself with a small purse and wants a worthy opponent. Walter Monahan boxes in Pittsburg tomorrow against George Cotton while Johnson evaluates a Pittsburg show plan.
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England
Freddie Welsh
Jim Driscoll
Welsh
Packey McFarland
London
Chicago
Driscoll
Cardiff
Wales
Pittsburg
Jack Johnson
Walter Monahan
George Cotton
Monahan
Cotton
Jeffries
Carson City
Washington
Johnson
Jack
Battling Nelson as Hamlet in vaudeville show
Chicago dispatch reports former lightweight champion Battling Nelson was asked to play Hamlet in a vaudeville sketch by a vaudeville circuit agent. Nelson said he was willing to perform if the public wanted it, noting his recent deeds make him a fitting melancholy Dane for the role. He heads to Detroit with George Lavigne for a week of appearances.
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Battling Nelson
Jack Johnson
Abey Attell
Sam Langford
Jon Jeannette
Chicago
Oscar
Mathew Nelson
Hamlet
Detroit
George Lavigne
Nelson
Hamiet
Hat
Connie Mack to Receive 5000 Gift from Athletics
Philadelphia report notes Connie Mack, manager of the White Elephants, will receive a 5000 wedding and Christmas gift from the club in appreciation of his services after the Athletics season. The decision was approved at the club’s annual meeting and the amount was kept secret until the American League meeting in New York.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
White Elephants
Europe
Connie
Athletics
The
Mack
New York City
Moran Will Meet 'Em All
Special to The Washington Post from Boston reports Owen Moran, conqueror of Bat Nelson, expressing confidence he can beat Ad Wolgast the lightweight champion. Moran believes Wolgast’s injury prevents defense soon, but he expects the first chance at Wolgast and will be ready. If successful, Moran says any American lightweight of class will receive a title bout.
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Washington Post
Boston
Owen Moran
Bat Nelson
Ad Wolgest
Moran
Wolgast
Tenney Doves' Manager Named by New Boston Nationals Owners
Fred Tenney was formally announced as manager of the Boston Nationals by the new syndicate that bought the club. Fred Lake received $5,000 cash to relinquish his 1911 manager contract, described as a full season’s salary. Tenney will begin work immediately and the new owners aim to appoint a scout for Lake.
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Washington Post
Boston
Fred Tenney
Boston Nationals
Tenney
Fred Lake
Tenney Lake
St. Louis Americans
Revoke Clup’s License After Fatal Boxing Incident
Philadelphia reports the Director of Public Safety revoked the Hesmae of the Nonpareil Athletic Club following a fatal bout last week between Charles Imhof known as Kid Gardner and Jimmy Kaine. Imhof, pulled from the crowd to box, violated police rules requiring names and addresses of contestants to be transmitted with proof of fitness 24 hours before the match.
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Philadelphia
Director of
Public Safety
Clay
Athetic Club
Charles Imhof
Kid Gardner
Jimmy Kaine
Imhof
Arrest of boxers before ten round bout in Schenectady
In Schenectady on December 19, authorities arrested Bam Langford, Bob Armstrong, matchmaker Jake Carey, and Porky Flynn before a planned ten round bout involving Jack Sullivan and Flynn at the American Athletic Club. Sullivan fled the city. warrants reportedly were issued by Rev. George R. Lima, pastor and socialist editor.
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Schenectady
Jack
Wrestler Zbyszko to wrestle Mahmout in private bid match
Chicago reports Jack Herman, manager for Stanislaus Zbyszko, has accepted Mahmout backers terms for a private bout with a $1,000 bet that Zbyszko will throw the Bulgarian twice in an hour. A public match for $6,000 is also possible if drawing power exists, with two out of three falls, while the Empire club balks at a $6,000 guarantee. In Cadillac, Mr and Mrs John Wolgast will attend the next lightweight bout, with father and mother of the champion noting they have never attended such an event and that Edgar Ad will not enter the ring until fitness is assured.
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Comiskey
Mr. Johnson
Robert Lee Hedges
Chicago
Comiskey Nor Johnson
Browns
Fred Lake
John I. Taylor
Johnson
McAleer
St Louis
Jack Herman
Stanislaus Zbyszko
Mahmout
Herman
Empire Club
Adillac
Mich
John Wolgast
Arasee Wins Mile Event At Oakland Amid Close Finishes
San Francisco reports tense finishes at Oakland races led by Arasee defeating Jim Gaffney by a nose in the mile race. Jest beat Pawhuska by a nose in the third race as Maxdie followed. California Jockey Club announces four 2-year-old stakes for 1911 with events on February 18, March 4, March 11, and March 18, plus a January 2 juvenile flat race. Willie Knapp arrives from New York and plans rides after March 1 in Germany for Baron Oppenheim.
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Jim Gaffney
Jockey, Club
Knapp
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Oakland
Jest
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Dwyer
Blakeley
Maxdie
Arasee
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Braxton
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J. C. Clement
Nebulosus
Ake Ar Ben
Willie Knapp
New York
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Germany
Baron Oppenheim
James McCormick
New California Jockey Club
Brexton
Taylor
Bellanicker
Lewis
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Quick’ Trip
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Garner
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Kirschbaum
Frank Ferris
Sue Layton
Arases
Becch
Laestice Duster
Endymion II
Paul Clifford
Ren
Pendacola Racecard: Multiple Selling Races Feature Winners
The Pensacola card lists six selling races for 2 to 4 year olds and up, with purses from 125 to 400 dollars. Notable winners include Miss Denarion in the first race and several closely contested finishes across 4 to 8 furlongs, with times around 1:37 to 1:55 and various favorites drawing short odds.
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Garwood
Lucky Mate
A. Matthews
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Virginie
Merise
Nertment
Jackson
Beveratet
Grima
Dancer
Garwoot
Wingfel
Lady Martin
Pryor
Ida Lackoe
St. Dunstan
Carew
John Carroll
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Sam Matthews
Hicker
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Davenport
Detroit
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Erast Buttons
Henry Crosscaddin
ET. Shipp
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Marie Hyde
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Ghose
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Hoppe Under Par Form as Wolf Excels in Angle of Bumping
In a Royal Billiards Club match, Willie Hoppe, world champion, failed to display his best due to cold air causing balls to bump. Charley Wolf, a top local amateur, impressed with solid play, reaching a high run and giving Hoppe a tougher challenge than recent rivals. Eddie Hickey and Frank Sherman are slated to oppose Hoppe in upcoming matches.
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Bil Bardier
Charley Wolf
Royal Billards Hall
Boy Wonder
Hoppe
Wolf
Ivories
Ed” Hickey
Frank Sherman
Rowdy horse action sets crowds roaring at Oakland track
A flood of scant details lists numerous horses and riders with scattered names like Dutch Rock and Captain John, hinting at a busy racing card. The fragmentary notes mention Fridley, Hickey, and Bee and reference a running day with several likely entrants and observers.
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Dutch Rock
Dublin
Minatrel
Americus
Cisko
Media
Captain John
Lord of the Forest
Bambro
Arionstte
Raleigh P. D
Jack Pains Bevulveds
Sir Angus
Captain Burnett
Lisare
Combury
Darsington
Harris Back in Baseball Seeks Pittsburg Stock Purchase
Special to The Washington Post Pittsburg December 12 John P Harris sold stock in the Boston Nationals and has reportedly bought into the Pittsburg club today The transfer completes his previously promised purchase He will join the club board of directors and focus on baseball He is aligned with President Dreyfuss on policy The Pittsburg club signed pitcher Hendrix formerly of the Kansas State League
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Chicago
B. B. Johnson
Charles A. Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
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St. Louis Browns
Johnson and Comiskey
Frank Farrell
New York
Pittsburg Club
Pittsburg
John P. Harris
Boston Nationals
Boston
Harris
Dreyfuss
Hendrix
Kansas State League
Joss Back at Desk with Baseball Plans
Addie Joss, pitcher for the Naps, is out after surgery but reports himself ready to resume work on the Toledo paper. He will contribute baseball articles this winter and plans to join the team south for a strong 1911 season. A holiday duckpin tournament will be held in Brockton with prizes for top performers, as announced by O R Boothby.
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Addie Joss
Naps
Toledo
Ofhose Sporting
Jonas
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Mass
Chicago White Sox
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O. R Boothby
Elgin
Eau Claire
Barry and Ross to Fight Monday in New Orleans
In New Orleans on December 19, it was announced that Jim Barry and Tony Ross, whose local bout was barred by authorities, will meet in Memphis next Monday night. In Memphis Johnny Coulon, bantamweight world champion claimant, defeated Baril Denning of Chicago in five rounds at the National Athletic Club, a right-hand punch knocking Denning to the mat for the decision.
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New Orleans
Jim Barry
Tony Kkoss
Yeater-J Aay
Memphis
Coulon
Denning
Tenn
Johnnny Coulon
Baril Denning
Chicago
National Athletic Club
Georgetown Gym Carnival Delights Fans With Sparks and Tricks
Georgetown's Ryan Gymnasium hosted a lively gym carnival led by Captain Dailey of the varsity football squad. Golden beat Tom Smith in a close low hurdles race, the boxing bouts drew clean points, and Dailey performed a Houdini box illusion to cap the evening.
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Tom" Smith
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Cap” Dailey
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Driscoll
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Carton
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Cassidy
Shannon
Byingsinge
Lamey
Princeton Regatta Approved With Yale and Cornell Consideration
Princeton University faculty grant permits a spring regatta on Carnegie Lake inviting outside universities. Both freshmen and varsity races may share the day. Yale and Cornell reportedly willing to attend Princeton regatta amid long-standing prior objections to outside competition.
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N. J
Racing Entries From Juarez Today
Entries list for Juarez racing card with five to seven furlong races. Names include Balelle Dead wart Juarez Count d Oro and many others with weights and odds in early fields. The card covers first to fourth races with horses such as Cillo Work box Lucky Mose Execute Melissa Dangerous March and Sir Eadward among numerous entrants.
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Balelle
Deadwart
Count’ d'Oro
Ae Peek
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Rood
He Knows
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Dick Moss
Bob Lynch
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Love Noté
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Edmond Adamar
Balall
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Berney Oldfield
Ellerd
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Zaatar
Light Woot
Sticker
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