Cross to Washington as veteran third baseman joins Nationals
Lave Cross, Athletics captain and third baseman, will play third for the Washington club next season after arrangements by Manager Stahl. Connie Mack insisted Cross be fully satisfied with Washington terms, and Cross expressed willingness to join the Capitals, praising the city and his homeward inclination. The deal, not involving Washington players, secures a valued field leader for Washington while Philadelphia eyes future player exchanges.
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Lave Cross
Athletics
Washington
Stahl
Cross
Crosa
Connie Mack
Delaware
Staht
Noyes Ania
Philadelphia Chit
Philadelphia
Phildelphia
Deat
Cress
Phiiladelphia
Sove Cross
Hunter Fem
Sin
Sore
Hill
Hil
Nationals
Hig
Wash- Ington
Hery
Ax Foloiws
Selding
L. Cross
Travis Dalla
West
Hunter HS
Punch” Knoll
Husisman
Knoll
George Nil
Cassidy
Nill
Hickman
Huelsman
Anderson
Jones
Stanley
Senalfly
Am Iba Besos
Arthur Hildebrand
Princeton
Pittsburg
Stohl
Hildebrand
California
North Dakota
Bittsburg
Training of Nationals Sets Charlottesville Drill Plan
Secretary Minor of the Washington Baseball Club has gone to Charlottesville to finalize the Nationals training program near the University of Virginia. The squad, about twenty three players, will train in mild, favorable weather to prepare for March departure to Virginia City. Trainer Joe Quirk expects the team to be fit for exhibition games upon return.
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Minor
Charlottesville
Benjamin S. Minor
Washington Baseball Club
Nationals
Virginia
Washington
Stabi
Virginia City
Clermont Hotel
Joe Quirk
Chesbro Heads South to Shape Yankee Pitchers
New York reports Chesbro will join the Yankee training squad in the South next spring to regain form and aid the Harvard pitchers, aiming to fortify against accidents. Griffith expected to arrive in New York after holidays. Joeson may boost payroll. Chesbro previously coached Harvard, then rejoined the team in indoor work.
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Jack
New York
New York Americans
Jacek Chesebro
Chesbro
Yankee
Harvard
Griffith
Joeson
Tanet
Boston
Christmas Harness Speedway Pace and Trot at Potomas
The Road Drivers and Riders Association schedules a Christmas matinee on Potomas Speedway with two events on Christmas afternoon. A pace for Korrea aims for times around 2 16, and a trot for unmarked Horses follows. First heat begins at 3 PM with probable pace starters including Greenline 14 and Gaiety 2 01 4.
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Potomas Speedway
Korrea
Gaiety
Irish Jack
Ada
Fitzsimmons Loses To O'Brien After Thirteen Rounds
Special to The Washington Post reports in San Francisco that Bob Fitzsimmons, aged veteran of sixteen years, fights Jack O'Brien to a 13 round decision. O'Brien outboxed and outmaneuvered the older man, whose speed faded and punches lacked steam. Fitzsimmons showed grit, but could not land a decisive blow as O'Brien controlled distance and timing.
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George Siler
Washington Post
Chicago
Bob Fitssommons
Jack O'Brien
San Francisco
Dr. Osler
Fitz
Wallops
O'Brien
Bob
Jack
Bop
John L. Sullivan
Jim Corbett
New Orleans
Ike @ tyro
Mke
Alse Bob
Carron City
Corbett
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Bettter
Iiz
Ught
Tommy Ryah
Tom
Marvin Hart
Ryan
McGovern or Britt Bout Talk From Eureka Club
Secretary Maurice Herford of the Eureka Athletic Club travels to New York with certified checks to arrange a Sullivan vs Britt or McGovern bout. Al Herford confirms Sullivan is willing to fight at the right weight, with negotiations aimed at Britt or McGovern and purses of 3500 dollars for McGovern plus a 2500 dollar stake.
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Washington Rose
Baltimore
Maurice Herford
Eureka Athletie Club
New York
Kid Sullivan
Washington
Jimmy Britt
Terry McGovern
Herfort
Sullivan
Herfords
Britt
McGovern
Modevern
Herd
Young Corbett
Nelson
Bullivan
Tim
Inke al
Sape McGovern
Terry
Sullvan
Pittsburg Bars Rowdy Boxers After Ring Incident
Public Safety Director Harry Moore bans boxing events featuring rowdy fighters like Kid Tyler and Jack Dillon in Pittsburg. Authorities vow to prohibit pugilists of their class to ensure safe sport, amid a recent barbaric ring episode. Jim Jeffords declines western bout offers, remaining aligned with Pennsylvania plans and preparing for a single bout with Gus Ruhlin.
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Pittsburg
Bec
Kid Tyler
Jack Dillon
Public Safety
Harry Moore
Tyler
Dillon
Buffalo-Pittsboro
Boxing in Gotham Pugilists Show Early Talent in New York
In New York and private clubs three round bouts birth a new wave of boxing talent. Prospects named Young Otto Howard Smith James Carroll and Jim Donovan emerge as promising fighters. Otto shows a sharp left with knockout power while Carroll and Donovan display distance sense and aggressive tactics amid evolving American ring style.
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New York
Bruiser
Wes
Tha Ting
Otto
Howard
Smith
James Carroll
Jim Donovan
England
Duraugh
Lilith
Carroll
Donovan
Carro
Ciitlc
Colleges For Reform Roosevelt S View Popular
Replies to a University of Pennsylvania circular on athletic rules show broad support for a simple uniform eligibility code to curb brutality and accidents. The responses emphasize Roosevelt's spirit of a gentleman's agreement in sport and call for continued discussion by university and college officials.
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
The
Athletic Association of
Roosevelt
J. Wiliam White
Ryan Willing to Fight O'Brien for Middleweight Title
Minneapolis scene reports middleweight champion Tommy Ryan receiving a San Francisco offer to meet Philadelphia’s Jack O'Brien at 168 pounds. Ryan, eager for the bout, awaits terms and reply while other boxing notes mention figures like Marvin Hart and Eddie Hanlon, plus a futuristic automatic counting device in Australia.
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Jack O’brien
Minneapolis
Tommy Hyan
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Ryan
Quaker City Pugilist
Marvin Hart
Willie Fitzgeios
O'Brien
Fitzgerald
Jack
bin Philadelphis
Eddie Hanlon
James J. Jeffries
Hanlon
O'Neil
Lewly
Callahan
Rouse O'Brien
Jimmy Walsh
Turfman Goes to Jail Racing War at New Orleans
Eastern turfmen and followers report a turf war in New Orleans with Dominick O’Malley jailed for eight months after a Supreme Court rejection of his appeal. The piece details track politics, bookmaking, attendance, and rider lineups at City Park and the Fair Grounds, plus financial purses and notable jockeys in a tense racing season.
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Crescent City
City Park
Washington Post
New Orleans
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Dominick O'Malley
Criminal District Court
O'Malley
Hehrmann
Gold Rose
King Rose
Clait
Crescent City Jockey Club
City Park Club
Fair Grounds
Judge Murphy
Waa
Mars Cassidy
Cassidy
Tone Guietude
Condun-Cella-Bush
Corrigan
American Turf Association
West
Armerican Turf Association
Tooney
Hagtern
Fairy Grounds
Oty Park
Cella
Dick Watkins
M. L. Hayman
J. Jones
Watkins
Orleana
R. A. Smith
Watking
Ee Deaars
Murphy
Trevelyan
Hayman
J. L. Hayman
Perrine
Sheepshead
Gravesend
Royal
Waterwing
Sam Hildreth
Wile Shields
Mrs. Goldblatt
Pat Civil
H. J. Perry
Albert Simons
New Orleans Fair Grounds Monday Racing Entries
The program lists entries for fairs at New Orleans with races from one and three sixteenths miles down to six furlongs. Notable names include Mary Prim Investor Gypzene Dor othy Dodd Moderator Whersere Henry O Lorleate Gallant Simpleity Avabo Affray Bluelist George Rebell Limerick John H. Kirby Formaster Baywood Trickster, and many more across seven racing cards at City Park with purses and weights.
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Algiers
City Park
Fair Grounde
Suburban Park
Willie Martin
Henry Spencer
Frank Rutter
Mose Taylor
Joseph Scherer
W. Bannon
Kelly Phillips
New Orleans
Fair Grounds
Selier
Mary Prim
Investor
Gypzene
Dorothy Dodd
Moderator
Whersere
Henry
Lorleate
Gallant
Simpieity
AM Scarlet
Bea Voyage
Avabo
Affray
George Rebell
Limerick
John H. Kirby
Formaster
Baywood
Bttter Hand
St. Mangis
Turnover
Nightmare
Paul Clitford
Balmer V
Holland
Loretta H
Selfish
Misa Constre
Deux Temps
Cousin Kate
Jungle Imp
Burke Cochran
Ponca
Nouea
Harmakis
Edward Hale
Los Angelino
Jack Lory
Sincerity Bells
Automaster
Wedgewood
Plautus
Butler Says Columbia Not Opposed to Intercollegiate Sports
President Butler of Columbia University denies university council actions aim to end intercollegiate athletics. He says the policy seeks to increase student participation and curb corruption, not discourage contests, following student protests. A second item reports Cleveland J. Seffinsky suing Western Reserve University for $190 owed for football pay after being dismissed from the team.
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Butler
Washington Post
New York
Columbia, University
University Council
Columbia
Anaas
Western Reserve
Western Reserve University
Cleveland J. Safinsky
Western Reserve University Athletic Association
Ed Kneep
Seffinsky
Calabash Dominates Gentilly Stakes at Fair Grounds
New Orleans December meet features Calabash as favorite winning by a short head over Major Daingerfield in the Gentilly Stakes six and a half furlongs. Hyacinth sold to R E Watkins later returned to owner R Bauer. Other winners include James Redick, Phil Finch, Lady Ellison, Lag Angeleno, Lady Bilson, and Toredello with shows by Gold Enamel and Major Dalogerfeld.
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Toredello
Gold Enamel
Fair Grounds
Hyacinth
Los Angeleno
James Reddick
Lady Ellison
New Orleans
Calabash
Major Daingerfield
James Reedick
Phil Finch
Lady Eilison
R. E. Watkins
R. Bauer
Gay Adelaide
the Pisina
San Scarket
Lineal
Ben Ler
Frank Bell
Arch Tidham
Viperine
James Redick
Dr.Heard
Huth W
Delmore
Ralla
Stonor Hmm
Turnover
Dennis Sullivan Ales
Cifles
Pai Finch
Major Dalogerfeld
le Sqrciern
King Cole
Plavigny
Lady Henrietta
Loretta
Lady Bllison
Macbeth
King Ellsworth
Tame
Tartan
Nutcracker
Northwind
Willes
Lag Angeleno
Hartards
Chariie Thompson
Bear Catcher Wins Fast Six Furlong Race at Ascot
Bear Catcher triumphed in the six furlongs facing Handzarra and Cruzados at Ascot in 1:13, a swift finish though 0.75 seconds off Crugaéos track mark. The Los Angeles Jockey Club offered a 32,000 purse. Bear Catcher started 4 to 5 and closed at 1 to 10. Nearby races noted include First through Seventh events with winners Mi Reins, Secret, Big Ben, Varietes, Bearcatcher, Good Luck, and Cutter in various conditions.
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Los Angeles
Bear Catcher
Handzarra
Cruzados
Ascot
Crugaéos
Los Angeles Jockey Club
Brooks Cours
Mi Reins
Hood
Pyro
Gia Mike
Meadow Horn
Tmasero
Secret
Sandstorm
Seinata
Lady Huros
Stoensel
Lilie Baleo
Big Ben
Don Dome
Valencia
Tims
Firm Foot
Sir Brinkley
Fireball
Capitanzo Siso
Coronado
Varietes
Rabrie
Mxrshal Ney
Mase
Athlone
Roycroft
Hippocrates
Memories
Luckett Algoren
Bearcatcher
Apcoad
Gruzedos
el Otrea
Mai Lowsry
Bill Curtis
Wkre Inalao
Cutter
Judge Denton
Eula
Luslig
Tinker Wins New Orleans Terminal Railway Handicap at City Park
In heavy track conditions from rain, a seven-race program at City Park New Orleans saw four favorites upset. Feature race the New Orleans Terminal Railway Handicap for two-year-olds went to Mrs James Arthur's filly Tinker by a nose over a near favorite. Gambler earlier placed third and was later claimed for $1.0% by L Peters & Co.
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Gambler
L. Peters and Co
Woodyn
Big Bow
Mildred L
Maneuver
Liberty Mo
Four Leaf C
Ethel Mark
Fred Mater
Little Valley
Low Young
Ratner Rovat
St. Joseph
Gua Haidorn
Mint Boy
Brash Cy Astarita
Red Ruler Arecren
Knowledge
Safety Light
Crrate
Aten
Father D
Blaque
Lou Malec
New Orleans
Bellway
Tinker
Jon
Daring
R. Us Aro
Hadar
Belden
Monterey
Bain Devils
Ran Hill
Beal
the Laurel
Evaxiclil
Plylag Charcoal
Otengs
Piller
de Rusay
Covine
Hage
Yants
Harry Stephens
Freebooter
Welphie
Reg For
Bace
St. Temmany
Falklsnd
Echotale
Woodshade
Revilie
Ingleside Backers Triumph in Christmas Stakes
A large San Francisco crowd bets on the Ingleside card with the Tenny Handicap for two year olds as League, Edward sets pace and wins by a neck. Multiple races are listed with winners Birdie P Tom McGrath Eckersally Sir Edward Northwest and others, along with times and placements.
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San Francisco
Ingleside
League
Mir Edward
Bummarie
Birdie P
Jake Want
Ger. Davis
St. Francia
James J. M
Melotr
Cocksure Glee
Eckersally
Ea Sheridan
Birf of Passage
Lucrece
Sir Edward
Tan
Tenordale
Eaton
Ramus
Belle Reed
Buealin
Ethel Barrymore
Young Pilgrim
Cinmic
Bearbucter
Piaway
Quiz Ff
Marie H
Gateway
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Hunter Hill
Ifitz
Siler
Big Mill
Pugiliam
Gotham
Colleges For Reform
Turfman
Dominick O’malley
Sewell
Freeman
McGee
Ta Esally
Frank O'Neill
Fred Burlew
Adale Price
Nicol
Wisnard
T. P. Hayes
Nashville
J. T. Stewart
John Walters
George Hendrie
Walters
Mig
A. W. Fuller
Tokalon
Fuller
C. Bell
Bell
Asbury Stable
W. Hayes
J. J. Ogles
Texas Smith
Phil Chinn
Moffat
Brown Wall
Nagmeck
Evnskill
Glisten
Ethe
Mark
Falkland
Bix Furfange
Gentland
Rickey
Kara
Tara
Creaner
Royal Legend
Gus Lanka
Tom Key
Iddwina
Nevermors
Laurel
Mejor Carpenter
Precious Bione
Extertoy
Wilkey
Miiea Christen ‘Bandicap
Tammany
Ie Trade Palme
Alma Dufour
Seflor Bor
Thistle Do
Svamhot
Lurslighter
Geroish
St. Tasymanyan
Gkyward
Hitta
Burnolatte
Jurist
Margaret Angelo
Marlingo
Azelina
Kleinwood
Adesso
G. Ambler
Glenelare
St- Tilla
Mathis and Hawthorne
Merimbo
Balshot
Webb
Archibald
Knckerbocker
Bokd
Kinsman
Pyrrho
Laty Kispar
Chichades
Rubens
Hormis
Aldveman Batt
Exapo
Dixelle
Pedesis
Sevont
Lotta Gladstone
Marpeaee
Babe B
Ruetling Silk
Hester W
Hizabeth FA
Wea Lana
Masterton
Bir Wilfred
Cet’o
Sir Caruthers
Bantam
Macomber
Bannocence
Teach
Bugenta Burch
Workman
Hermitage
Ming Bet- He
Michael Burns
BI Curt
Hans Wagner
Druid
Dorado
Graceful
Toupes
Caplienaso
Alona
Hurpala
Qundero
del Coronado
Lucian
Wilds
Golden Buck
Golden Light
Frossias
the Huguenot
Olympian
Btorling Towers
Dora
Goxsiper
the Roustabout
Lazy Bimbo
Produsticate
Forerunner
My Order
St. Francis
Father Catehem
I'm
Joe
Nxenrant
Doctor Garter
War Wheel
Andrew B. Cook
Romaine
Funniwide
Fries Wheeler
King Maker
Dogtet Lego
Avdver
Pentetec
Proper
Doctor Légeo
Rightful
Gramtello
Lubin
Veterano
Nigrette
Gloomy Gus
San Frimo
Goe Mille
Ink
Hugh McGowan
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