Baseball Notes and Managerial Shifts Amid Texas League Buzz
The article outlines changes in club management with M Ginnity possibly taking charge, while Milt Wauid, Price Gans, and JoMenr figure in various roles. It highlights Texas League activity, a notable infielder Fletcher’s standout season, and remarks on McGraw’s standing with teammates. The piece mentions Atlin leakies and a dramatic game last season, framing long-term team dynamics and upcoming matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinals
Fletcher
Branilan
McGraw
Cotsat
Dalas
Sea Deer
Tresabar Ul McGraw
Urs Dowth
Hughey
Sporting Sidelights Amid Whimsical Baseball Chat and Quotes
A collage of sports vignettes notes Willa Hoppe and Jack Johnson, mentions Boston pennant hopes, Dorando Pietri, and revived talk of the spitball rule. It references Havana, Cincinnati Reds, Almandares, and a New Orleans scribe while touching on Illinois and Louisiana college football touchdowns and pending spring reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cincinnati
Almandares
England
America
Javerie Chantant Boullut
No Lucas for Virginia League presidency role
Special to The Washington Bee reports W Hf Lucas of the Northwestern Statue was once a candidate for the Virginia League presidency. He located in Portland as the Northwest ern circuit raised his salary after learning the league was courting him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lynchburg
Bee
W Hf Lucas
Northwestern
Virginia League
Portland
Greg
Committee 10 Reports On Site Purchase For Bachelors Club
The Bachelors Club Teems to buy a site on M Street to relocate courts after twenty years. A committee was appointed to finance and present a plan to the Hearts Club and members favored a site with easy city access and space for ten courts. No definite action was taken as the group will seek a suitable property and refine plans for a new clubhouse and facilities.
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M Street
Heart of Business
Bachelors Lawn
Ton Mitten
Gibert Grosveth
Charles Harris Kilph
Lays
T Hendrick
HE Doyls
Wil Mo
Bache Tis Club
M_ street
Annion
Tac Lit
Rathelors
Powesh Shuld
Scott
Aelors Club
Litas
Boston
Fhitmore Street
Fock Creek
Outlaws and Major League Talks Stir Baseball Trade Rumors
A wide spread of rumors and offers flow among leagues as teams in the East and West seek players for game rosters. Managers like Chance and Griffith discuss star players Merkle Stane and Herzog while signaling will to trade or retain key figures amid plans for early exhibitions and season prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Iran
California
Georgia
Alabama
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Herzog
Merkle
Jim McGraw Ag
Bresnahan
New York
Harry Covaleside
Polo Grounds
Philadethia
Devin
Ted
Garry Theremann
The
Nation Commission
Chicago
Ue Payers
Herrmann
Ign
Anticauinn
National Commission
Burns First Champion to Meet Negro for Title
Burns becomes the first champion to agree to a title fight against a Black challenger, Johnson, amid public support. The piece traces Burns’s willingness to face Johnson despite pressures, the marketable purse, and reactions from promoters, with references to other heavyweight talk and upcoming bouts as context.
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Burns
Sensible Gifts for Men From P B Co Holiday Catalog
A vintage catalog page lists menswear gifts with prices from 6c to 3500, covering neckwear handkerchiefs linen items, night shirts, gloves, robes, jewelry, leather goods, hats, vests, and pumps. Notable items include cuff buttons, silk handkerchiefs, leather cases, and furthers all priced across wide ranges for holiday shoppers.
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Bath
White not surprised Fielder Jones may quit White Sox
From Ireland Dog White reports he expects Billy Sullivan to replace Jones as manager next season. White, expanding fat and enjoying the climate, notes Jones wanted to quit last year but stayed when Comiskey left. He recalls Theo Robes and Ty Cobb tales, and says Chicago club mates all want Sullivan chosen.
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Cub
Weider
Chicago
McGrawwhite Sox
Merkle
Eame
Clarke Griffith
Jake Stane
Cincinnati Nationals
Boston Americans
Griffith
Stah
New York Americans
Washington
Los Angeles
Cal
Outlaws
Trank Chance
Chiago
Ufe
Chanvela
Waslington
York
Sommy Burns
James
Corbett Robert Pitzens
James J
Tim
Burns
Bowis
Mike
Jie Johnson
Sid Ney Kew South Wales
Johnson
Bill Squires
Australia
San Francisco
Johneon
Chile
Ginter Wolf
Eyter
Cou Tee Johnson
Busland
Johrean
Spralevik
Qaklinds
Hetubey
J Hoser
Reichel
al Haifmann
Sam Langto
Lansford
Jim Prynn
Vietaty
Cve
BI Fapie
Weigat
Toanefird
Tugo
Fapk
Tetchel
Kelly
Jamesa_ Coffroth
Helly
Ketchel
Culm
Washingtons
Dog White
White
Uke Robesbold
Callahan
Ty Cabb
Suspensions and sanctions in early South Atlanta A A T affairs
Dr D E Wiber chairs the registration committee suspending George Reges ir BH Ro Lucas and IL Sheridan from the George Washington basketball team for minor fractions of rules. Sanctions grant open games for US Engineers, Macon College Vespers, and Nathamnsters. Eastern Stars organize baseball team with Walter Cutty captain to seek strong record. lineup includes Melvin Barnes, Harry Hall, James Greach, Melvin Wilkeson, John Tian jet, William Wilkerson, Meld End, James Simms, Robert Ducholt, William Smilin. manager William Wilkerson at 86 Nichols Avenue Anacos to DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D E Wiber
South Atlanta
George Reges
Ro Lucas
L IL Sheridan
George Washingtin
US Engineers
Macon College
Naithamsters
Jons Hopkns University
George Washington University
Federal Athletic Association
Spello Wae
Waunugwu
Eastern Stars
Lne
Walter Cutty
Melvin Barnes
Harry Hall
Taks Bas Jemes Greach
Ahortelop
Melvin ‘Wilkeson
John Tian
William Wilkerson
Onter
James Simms
Robert Ducholt
William Smilin
Witte
Willam F Wilkerson
Nichols Avenue
Anacos
Campbell County Moves to Shorten Game Bird Season
The Campbell County board of supervisors votes to end the open season for killing game birds on December 30. Wardens will be appointed at the next court session, and authorities will enforce game laws.
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Weringfyrchburgz
Board of Supervisors
Campbell County
New Mile Record by Dick Welles in 1903 at Chicago
Dick Welles, carrying 117 pounds, negotiated the mile in 4 37 8 at Chicago establishing a record. The effort followed by White Kiamesha carrying 104 pounds, equaling a 1905 Belmont Park mark, with Center Shot Carnes listed at 105 pounds.
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Dick Welles
Chicago
Kiamesha
Belmont Park
Carnes
Los Angeles
Caenter
Santa Anta
New York
Center Shot
Treubel
Page
Albion
Rice
Desmond Vann
Ads
Doctor Holzberg
WcGees
Reid
Fercymander
Powers
McDonald Stee Fert
Annie
Dredkin
Ind
Vatin
iPowers
Trewsel
Gail Jfaens
Fropa
Tom Shaw
Bord Stan Iope
Montgomery
Achhaid
Tome
Ethan and
Gowana
Ant Ene
Mics
Alma Roy
McGee
Aurard
John Kvle
Warnes Griswet
McCarey
Greagna
Wacky Race Card Unfolds in Los Angeles Thunder
The Oakland event cards show multiple horses and riders, including Warden Yell and Center Shot, with records and varied results across five races at Santa Anta. Winners include Center Shot setting a world best for a four curved mile and high stakes payoffs.
Hanbridge in form in Emeryville handicap race
Hanbridge dominates the left lane handicap at Emeryville amid muddy track conditions. Homme led early but fell back late as Clamor and Sir Lynnewool challenged, with Hanover and others in pursuit across multiple races and divisions.
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Oskland
Cal Dee
Hanbridge
Tyre
Hon Homme
Emeryvil Ted
Uscin
Hornion Homme
Clamor
Lynnewool
Rowan
Fireball
Tony Taust
Kelmere
Darlington
Golerei
Deneen Daves
Sopamore
Warden
Wilamey
Fatrick Royea
Ang Lele Samtung
Butle
Pion
Keogh
Taplin
Qaev
Today's Racing Entries and Entry List
A dense listing of entries across six races at six furlongs to one mile. Notable horses include Lord Provost, Be and Race, Yankee Daughter, Altamar, Captain Kennedy, Faith, Golden Wave, Financier, Day Star, and Husky among many others. The card shows weights, owners, and stall assignments with many entries per event.
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Tom Longhoat
Alfred Shrubb
Madison Square Garden
Longhoat Doranda
Buffalo
Newbeiry
Doranda
St Lou
Percy Smallwood
Tim Hurst Isler
Smallwood
Longbnut
Philadelphia
Soleby
Polo Grounds
Lincolns Birthday
Longhoat Dorlando Smallwood Shrubb
Hayes Corey
Crowley
Belchamber
Carol Saracinescu
Severn Turlongs
Hoyle
Fens Pelagr
al Sar Ben Altamar
Bishop
Roy Shuzway
Hampton Bay
Miss Mazannl
Fred Bent
Eatnitz
Kennedy Be Thankful
Billy Pullman
Kalle Powers
Adonis Melur
Bil Curtis Midman
Colbert Pattlai
Hannah Loulé
Oriol
Yolo Pops
Los Angeles
Furnace
Guy Tisher
Roy T
Element Isnield
Lady Irma
Gan and the Poor
Altenberg
la Relue Dindoo
Jane Laurel Atlea Lee Prock
Neimerito
Otlla Mad Musgrave Orynan Boy
Ampedo
Audgo
Bitte Sir Joy Belle
Troquois
Merzi
Fan
Gemmell
Tony Ronero
Sain Angelus
Seiling
Rather
Royal Vivant
Franslucent
Hannibal Bey
Exch
Salling
P Furlongs
Seymour Beubles
Gen. Wood
Rialto
Waddell Reports Minor Finger Injury in Chicago
Fragmentary wartime note indicates Waddell claims only a hurt finger with no fall or serious injury. The misspelled report mentions St Louis, winter rumors, and a correspondent’s quote about clerk duties and Sparta. Overall, the item conveys a minor injury and limited details from unclear source text.
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Waddell
St Louis
Unclear OCR List of Names and Possible Events
A garbled OCR fragment presents a long string of names and terms including Oakland Frank Lady Carol Saracinasca Tol Hox Yankee Waughter Bisho Colonel White Fuleta Mose Mazanid ap Kennedy QI Puliinsa Be Thankty Kate Powers Colbert and many others. No coherent event or story is discernible from readable text.
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Oakland
Frank Lady Carol Saracinasca
Tol Hox Yankee Waughter
Bisho
Colonel White
Fuleta Mose Mazanid
Ap Kennedy QI
Puliinsa
Kate Powers Colbert
Ambysses
Henial Loinse
Volo
Los Angeles
Antemem
Erneld
Roy T Pola Lafene
Eile
Iroquot
Angelus Toney Bonero
Miss San Proper
Helle
Ibuck
Plese
Idalta
Cene Woods
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Bachelors
Witat Mertz
Sporting Comment
Grillo
Ms Meres
Atoys
M Ginnity
Milt Wauid Price Gans
Sum Tram
Rome
Atlin
Willa Hoppe
Boy Wonder
Jack Johnson
John I Caylor
John Weet
Dorando Pietris
Angel
Wallham
Pees Wih
Trnando
Abruzzi
Lardero
Hughoo
Italy
Mahmout
Windy City
Weesusiana University
Informaton
Ania
Lucas
Peron
Main
Tieton
Bachelors’ Tennis Club
Frank Chance
Jim Weinire
Reds
Clark Grifth
Moarner
Ike
Wilbert Polingon
Onme Marx
Phivelphia
Robne
Napoleon
Robinsons
Morlin Tex
New Orleans
Sunny South
Lotel
Washington Post
Kinaly
Powler
Thia
Untess
Washington Por
Mall of Messenger
Wenbbaten Post
Ketchet Gorn
Johns
Bunny
Walter Miller
Walsh
4 Powers
Nneteen
Keough
Shilling McCarthy
Upton Kirschbaum
Laplin
C Hildreth
A Forsyth
G Bidwell
C R Ellison
Parker, Bridget & Co
Ninth St
Pa. Ave
Fielder Jones
White Sox
Billy Sullivan
Ireland
George Washington
Wiber
Yale
Yale Laundry
New York Ave
Nebulosus
Goldstein
Yell
A. Willama
Gillert
Butler
Belmere
Lea
OS Angeles
Catherine F
Dr Hotzberg
Grande Dame
Martin
Alma Boy
Howard
Bon Homme
Dolger van Dew
Lok
Charlotte Hamilton
Elsa Fo
Rack
Toya
Megget
Hand Winslow
Akewarsh Yates
Kerl Jie
Bae
Knepp
Columbia
Angua
Ruel
Jore
Ben Cleske
Lambert Stig
Yatley
Sanders
Flanagan
Unday School
Lraser
Goodman
Berton
Baker
Kansas
Perlat
Willie
Kan
Iseman Bro Outfitters
Seventh and
E Streets
N. W
E. B. Clothing
Xmas Furnishings
Specia
Wation
Edward J. Quinn
Pa Ave
Gricers
Urbana Wine CO
Fourkana, My
Sele Maker
Eiere
Patems
Newcorn & Green Men's Tailors
F Street
Diamond and
Munich
National Capital Brewing Co
Ceath
I. GW. Eiseman
7Th St
Wesameth
Spalding & Bros
Raval Wilson
L. Haas & CO
Weina Rese
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