Havana Critics Blast Athletics as Burlesque Baseball Abroad
Havana press blasts the Athletics for a poor exhibition in Cuba, calling the games a burlesque and saying spectators quit early. The article notes umpiring issues, poor fielding, and Cuban players displeased by the tour while detailing tensions within American League leadership and contract disputes involving Jack O’Connor, Billy Evans, and Adkins. It also touches on football venue debates and a chess result at Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Johnson
Cuba
Plank
Bender
Havana Post
Havyang
Staten
Havana
Almendares Andavana
Athletics
United States
Almendares Park
Spectatora
Athletica
Billy Evans
Poyo
Martinez
Viola
Tha Athletica
Wiagrants
Rans
New York Americans to Train in Athens in March
The New York Americans will spend March in Athens for training ahead of next season. The club had earlier arranged a move to Richmond but will now base in Athens for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ory
New York Americans
Athena
Richmond
Same Old Bout Across Water Keeps Langford Jeannette Rivalry Alive
In Boston Langford and Jeannette meet for a seventh time on January 10, likely postponing a British voyage. The piece notes past care not to injure each other, Johnson and Jeannette’s prior meetings, Kaufman’s England plan, and Papke’s possible UK or return to the U.S. as promoters chase fights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Jackson
Sam Langford
Joe Jeannette
Boston
Langford
Jeannette
New York
Johnson
Jack
France
al Kaufman
England
Kaufman
Australia
Pari Mutuels Favored by Racing Interests in New York
Special to Tie Washington from New York reports that racing authorities hope for a legislative allowance of pari mutuel betting on New York tracks. Empire City Racing Association president James Butler, touring San Francisco, suggested mutuel betting could be a compromise to resolve current issues. Butler noted the lottery law’s applicability to mutual betting is untested and predicted a solution soon, though he denied organizing an Albany bill and asserted all tracks would likely race next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil Carrigan
John S. Taylor
New York
Red Sox
Speaker
Wagner
William
Boston
Carrigan
Taylor
Wood
Cartigan
University of Kateas
Pennsylvania
Washington
West Point
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Philadelphia
Quakers
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Annapolis
Polo Grounds
Highlanders
New Park
Washington Fort
Dec
Jockey Club
Albany
James Butler
Empire City Racing Association
San Francisco
Butler
Heast
Mackmen Back from Cuba Sore Arms Yet Satisfied Tour
The Athletics return from Cuba with sore arms but high spirits. Players report wild Havana rooting and strong Cuban interest in baseball. Notable arrivals include Danny Murphy and Tack Lapp, Ira Thomas, Jack Barry, Eddie Plank, Bris Lord, Jack McInnes, and Frank Bancroft. Several will spend holidays in New England while others head to Palm Beach and Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Athletics
Cuba
Islanders
Thomas
Topsy Hartsel
Tigers
Detroit
John Shibe
Havana
Danny Murphy
Tack. Lapp
Ira Thomas
Jack Barry
Eddie Plank
Bris” Lord
Jack McInnes
Worry Over Grant Plays In Cincinnati Rumors
New York reports Garry Herrmann fears Third Baseman Edward Grant may refuse to play for the Reds next season after a trade from Philadelphia. Grant, a Harvard Law graduate and Massachusetts bar admittee, did not consent to the deal, and declined Cincinnati’s 1911 contract terms amid nicknaming ridicule. Herrmann’s letter asking acceptance remains unanswered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Ros
New York
Garry Herrmann
Cincinnati
Edward Grant
Reds
Grant
McQuillen
Moren
Bates
Philadelphia
Paskett
Beebe
Rowan
Lopert
Merrmann
Harvard Law School
Massachusetts
Parktown
Herrmann
National League
Three Jockeys Suspended in Juarez Track Scandal
Terrazas park stewards suspend Jockeys Smith Manders and Rettig indefinitely for race fixing and bribe incidents. Folkle Levy set a new track record for furlongs at 1:11 2-5. Mike Sullivan claims welterweight boxing title and readiness for middleweight bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith, Manders
Rettig
Juarez
Mexico
Terrazas Park
Smith
Manders
Sullivan
Mike
Goodman Bests Powell In Ten Round Lightweight Bout
New York news reports Jack Goodman of New York defeated Lew Powell of California by decision at the National Sporting Club of America. The bout featured tame early rounds with both fighters clinched, as Goodman secured the verdict through superior aggression in the late rounds despite Powell’s final rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jack Goodman
Lew Powell
California
National Sporting Club of America
Goodman
Powell
Many Names List From Jacksonvile Page
A long, mixed list of personal and place names appears, including Jacksonvile, Sylvestris, Yord, Manheimer, Atalie, Besom, Green, Daley, Merman, Harvey, Falcads, The Hague, Sigurd, Emmett, Doc Allen, Portedeilee, Lomond, Ned Carmack, Joe Woods, Cathryn Scott, Roberta, Pensacola, Dr. Croop, Royal Lady, Oakland, Emma, Hannah Louise, Titus II, Lord Wells, Autumn Girl, John H. Shesken, Aratonette, Lord of the Forest, Black Mate, Jim Hasey, Ossabar, Bit of Fortuna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvestris
Yord
Manheimer
Yilata Spon
He ‘Nostra
A Atalie
Besom
I. M. Green
Guy Flake
Robert
Donald ‘MacDonald
Milton B
All Red
Lawrence P. Daley
Ida D. Merman
Harvey F
Falcads
Yarer
Fippin
Acne Anbaroet
Ita the Hague
Sigurd
Is Emmett
Doc Allen
Breeta
Portedeilee
Wol Wart Lomond
Spahn
Ned Carmack
Jos
Ehride McNally
Joe Woods
Cathryn Scott
Roberta
Pensacola
Beverstein
Johnny Wise
Black Domino
Chenault
Bodkin
Lord Wells
Autumn Girl
Dr. Croop
Octopus
Dr. Qeara
Malving
Royal Lady
Inatan
Giron Baggio
Bam Bernard
Bethlehem
Whip Top
Oakland
Jessup Burn
Braxton
Emma
Hannah Louise
Titus II
John H. Shesken
Artonette
Lord of the Forest
Arasee
Jim Hasey
Belles
sDepulrsda
Bard K. Ossabar
Bit of
Fortuna
Jack Paine a winner and Darlington upset at Oakland
Special to The Washington Post San Francisco Cal Dec 22 Jack Paine at 5 to 1 won the Recreation handicap in bandy style at Oakland beating top coast sprinters from start to finish Raleigh P D and Fort Johnson battled for second Be a Cat favorite started poorly Darlington at 15 to 1 caused the upset winning the second race from Faneuil Hall and J H Barr Home Run the favorite faded Buckthorn won the mile and a quarter race from Star Actor Endymion II David Warfield fell at the start Jockey McBride uninjured Doss bought Buckthorn Frank Doss raised Buckthorn from 500 to 900 and became owner E Moyne rode Star Actor for 97 Swell Girl added to Allen and Hensley Venna bought by W Covington Buckthorn assigned 12 pounds for Christmas handicap at a mile and a quarter next Monday Other entries include Sea Chief Arages Eddie Dale main favorite for California derby Jake Holtman to relieve Richard Dwyer at barrier for two weeks Indianola stable added Swell Girl Buckthorn training noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Jack Paine
Oakland
Raleigh P. D
Fort Johnson
Bea
Cat
Darlington
Faneuil Hall
J. H. Barr
Home Run
Buckthorn
Endymion
David Warfield
McBride
Doss
Frank Doss
E. Moyne
Indianola
Allen
Hensley
W. Covington
Venna
C. P. Waterhouse
Bubbling Water
Martin Nathanson
Chester Krum Fg
Sea Chff
Arages
Eddie Dale
Jake Holtman
Richard Dwyer
Paturky Course
Tender Bloom
Media
Callahan
Atos
Pleasent
Garner
Americus
Altaras
Cleko
Great Cassar
Harry Gowelgo
Mentry
Ee E i Barr
Me Rug
Cantem
Toby
Lhsoro
Arth
Glass
Port Johnson
Taplin
Kiem
Bea Clif
Enfield
Marchmont
Bossi
Thomas
Nebulosus
Taylor
J. Gr Clem
Wesley
McNally
Padl Cuntora
Geo
Cataline
Galene Gale
Kogo
M. Stokes
Brighton
Tom
Ahearn
Heather
Juarez Racing Results Report Weekend Card
Five and a half furlongs Maxim's Pride Qurphy wins at 11 to 5. Plats third as Olive Bailey also runs. Certs furlongs Pite-Pat Ofoles tere times indicate Moekler 5 to 1 finishes fifth. Beach Band canon tied with 122d. Time shows Ben Tasca Alta Ray Union Jack Smiling meet all in field. Crossover second in saven furlongs event with Bob Lynch at 7 to 4. Acumen at 20 to 1. Fourth race six furlongs Follie Levy 2 to 1 wins over Meadow second and Execute third. Fifth race six furlongs Clint Tucker 7 to 3 takes victory with Tom McGrath second. Hidden Hund, Rito s thine Tings also ran. Sixth race one mile Ramon Carona 7 to 2 wins. Kopec 6 to 1 second. Fred Mulholland and others also In the mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxim's Pride Qurphy
Plats
Nolax
Olive Bailey
Reta
Mast Farance
Suamrocie Carons
Nay
Dtork
Moekler
Genz
Sto Beach Band Canon
Se Ben Tasca
Alta Ray
Union Jack
Smiling Meee
Ear Tend
Lad Elso
Bob Lynch
Mur
Crossover
McCullough
Acumen
Marens Lao
Follle Levy
Murphy
Meadow
Molesworth
Execute
Gans
Fares
Dr. Smoot
Ocean Queen
E¢ Tracy Igo Fan
Clint Tucker
Tom McGrath
Ganz
Pensacola Racefronts First Race Results
In Pensacola racing results, purse 125 for all ages, Vanex with Grima aboard led 3 to 5, 1 to 3 and out. Virginia Lindsey with Donovan third, Emmy Lou with Wrispen second. Time 1:57 3-5. Niplick and the Lighter also raced. Third and fourth races followed with mixed outcomes. note Fourth race was declared off and rescheduled.
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Vanex
Grima
Virginia Lindsey
Donovan
Emmy Lou
Wrispen
Niplick
Rougham
Griffin
Leo Tan
Ois Jong Gelling
C. Pryor
Wen
Mace Ptuitay
Jensen
Eoong
Holmes
Sat Baggisy
Expate ‘Ande Masten
Onan Strauss Aleo
Pwra Auroraswelling
Anewes
Wrieven
Pronte
Irvin
Lady Cy Sgn
Haffmen
T. Bride
Grimaldi
B. M. Rebo
Forsythe Signs with New York Teams in Winter Deal
Forsythe, an outfielder drafted from Pekin Illinois, sent his signed contract to the New York Giants as he moves toward the Yankees path. He batted .386 last season to lead the league. Wilbur Roach, infielder, also signed with the New York Americans. Eastern League offices opened in the St James building with President Barrow retaining Murphy, Kelly and Byron as umpires and selecting six arbitration staff from three dozen applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsythe
Giants
Yankees
New York
Pekin, Til
Wilbur Roach
New York Americans
Winter
St. James
E. G. Barrow
Barrow
Murray
Kelly
Byron
Army and Navy game location decision due next month
Denial issued over reports on how army and navy game proceeds are used. UPenn official J William White says net ticket proceeds go to the Army and Navy Relief societies. He notes the funds support widows and orphans of service members and that university receives no share. Treasurers Stotesbury and Blise receive annual financial statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Army and Navy
J. William White
University of Pennsylvania
Army
Treasury of Pennsylvania
Athletic Association
White
Army and Navy Relief Societies
Edward T. Stotesbury
Navy Relief Society
Cornelius Blise, Jr
Army Relief Society
Racing Entries and Prices From Today's Card
The program lists numerous races with selling and handicap divisions across distances from furlongs to a mile. Entries include Golf Bell 112, Swede Sam 109, Rene W 109, Direct 128, Bonnie Bard 116, Starboard, Shawnee and many more, with weights or prices shown and track conditions noted as heavy for Juarez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf Bell
Sam
Tramotor
Bury Man
Rene W
Lady Adelaide
Deneen
Meada
Jessap Burn
Stregeriates
Passenger
Braxton
Military Man
Henneh Louise
Emme G
Titus II
Belle of
Biskra
Arionette
Pride of
Roy Junior
Arasos
Mate
Raleigh
Basay
Greenbridge
Altacor
Miles
Bonnie Bard
Bilgin
Gil Angus
Ruiveda
Gestaeft
Quean View
Belfast
Callegonville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nihilie
Sidney West
Dunlap Hats
American League
Adkins
St Louis Browns
Sam J
Steinberger
Jack O'Connor
Hedges
Chicago
St. Louis
Chicago Tribune
O'Connor
Scout
League
Columbia
Princeton
Morningside Heights
Yale
Harvard
Oldfield
Langford and
Papke
Auto Board
Clark
John Pollock
New York Evening World
Billy Papke
Johnny” Thompson
Ray Bronson
Jimmy Clabby
Goon
Thompson
Brownson
Clabby
Bronson
Osterly
Sycamore
America
Ketchel
Harvey
Charlie Harvey
Owen Moran
Wolgast
Nelson
Moran
Wolzast
Ime
Hugo Kelly
Klaus
Jack Twin Sullivan
Mantell
Digger Stanley
Tom O'Rourke
Frankie Burns
George Cole
Cole
Harrigan
N. J
Frankie Conley
Abe Attell
Jim Stewart
Brooklyn
Jack Johnson
Jack Twin Sullvan
Daredevil
Sheldon
Barney Oldfield
George H. Clark
Ascot Park
Robert P. Hooper
Ascot Park Race Track
Eyonder Knox
J. Alex Sloane
Lealia Henry
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast Motor Racing Association
Automobile Club of America
International Association of Recognized Automobile Clubs
George H. Clarke
Automobile Association of America
Knox
B. Z. Martin
Roger Stearns
Ben Kerscher
I J. R. Kittin
Louia Arms
Henry Koch
Lurocar
Willams
Petrel
William Carléon
Winton
W. H. Faust
Henry Butley
Pope-Toledo
Coburn Motor Car Company
Bryant
Flanders
George Edwards
Maxwell
Rambler
Edward Allen
Brush
Maytag-Mason
Boone
Iowa
Gissing
Harry Gissing
British Isles
Xas Ramsdell
Charlie Halpatrick
Johnny Cregan
Ninth
Mackmen
Weill
Havana Fana
Arcade Duckfin League
Aterles
Malcoln
Mullen
M. Kohler
Hayden
A. Kohle
Whitin Butcher
Mueller
Jacksonvile
Darrington
Springs
Faneuil Yall
J. H. Barr—Buckthorn
Star Actor
Endymion II
Jacksonville
Sweeney
Morpati
Gurney
Grand Peggy
Red Doe
Donald Laurence
Adazsbs
Butwat
Western Bell
Watts
Colette
Evin
Busy Ceewn
Edna Collins
Hervest Moon
Davis
Burns
Syayay
Ae Rats
Fort Worth
Patrick
Moncrief
Sebastian
Gordon
Lis
Wilson
Secon Mapleton
Bel
Heart's Pang
Golden Flor Outpost
Pedigres
Rediam Btar
Bat Mas
Mary Judge Welton
Lady ‘Ssther
Belle of Brideawater
Iseman Bro Outfitters
Seventh and
E Streets
N. W
Christina Xmas
Tive
Penn
Dr. White
Army and
Navy
Huda
Oskhurst
Sylvestrs
Marie Hyde
Ben
Font
Hilton B
John Reardon
Tom Haywart
Master’ Robert
Donald Me
Donald
Shawnee
Lawrence P. Dales
Focotaligo
Nterrance
Befjing
Upwart
Polly Lee
Severa
Athanla
Shepherd’n Song
Crepe
Beyerstein
Red Robin
Challee
Rbyathana
Mark H
Okolons
Dora Peel
Benny
Chesky
New Star
iGe
Haetchlecoon
Don Hemistton
Ruatem
von Laer
Dr. Crook
Haymarket
Dandy Dencen
Walter McLean
Heart of Hyacinth
Col. Ide
Nereth
Sortana
Dr. Heard
Giovanni Regeio
St. Durstan
Sachsblend
Call
McAndrews
Automatis
Mre
Harting
Ringer
Royal Us
Belling
Upward Smiles
Amy
Albion Hand
Neoskilesta
Golden Castle
Sam Bernard
Mazonia
B. WM. Rabe
Westher
del Crogador
Milpitas
Pippin
Helen Bott
the Hague
Bob Parley
Vanity Fair
Fritz Emmett
Deadwood
Butter Ball
Beechmont
Yankee Nic
Waldorf Belle
Hoc Allen
Banthel
June Eanes
Mgeter
Stecns
Milk
Periwinkie
Dangerous March
Lomond
Spohn and
the Wolf
Fair Louse
Fred Maier
Joe Ehrich
Cheswardine
Lykers
Maryland Club
S.j.singer & Sons
Leo V. Hyean
Succesor
F Street
HAAS
Bott
Stinemetz
Cor
Seventeenth Street
Sunda
St. N. W. Or
Bandar
Tell Chandles
Fisk Elgin Gapert
Central Rowing Club
Mertz
Mertz & Mertz Co
Pwsapa Perl
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