P. D. Drops Five Games in District Duckpin League
District Duckpin League leaders aspire for leadership as Southerners skewered top averages at Royal Alleys. Totten followed with strong 113, while Werkerly and Filer posted notable scores. Boxing notes report Joe Gans boxing fifteen rounds for charity in Tonopah with Powell and Sims as Constance Crawley’s company performs.
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Iutsot
Qdad
Parker
Marshal
Mosten
Wwe
Az Wecekerly
Totten
Biker
Belmonts
Werkeriy
Redon
Rodrick
Biotaund
Farrow
Sporting Editor Post Reveals Player Thomas Kinslow Biography
Sporting editor notes Thomas Kinslow played baseball for the Pittsburg National Wenges Club in 1595. It records that Kinslow appeared in seventeen games with Finnbury in 18% and posted a .230 batting average with unspecified fielding details.
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Thomas Kinslow
Pittsburg National Wenges
Kinslow
Finnbury
Pranks Among Detroit Tigers Players on the Road
Detroit reports players spend their downtime plotting tricks. George Mullin targets Bil Coughlin with a spider scare while Bil recycles Mrs. Jack Gardner’s visiting card, later mistaking a woman for Gardner. Herman Schaefer attempts payback after a mistaken encounter, as the team plots further mischief on Matty McIntyre.
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Detroit
George Mullin
Bil Coughlin
Tigers
Boston
Coughlin
Jack Gardner
Hubtown
Bull
Gehaefer
Lichman
Bill
Bil
Schaefer
Herman
Bell Reinstated by National Commission in Brooklyn Case
Cincinnati December 26 The National Baseball Commission granted reinstatement for George G Bell of Brooklyn NL club after he refused to join the club last season. Reinstatement is conditional on paying a $200 fine, with history of higher fines to deter non reporting. The item notes broader player movements and opinions on future seasons.
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National Commission
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Ohio
National Baseball Commission
George G. Bell
National League
Bell
Shamrocks to Clash With West Branch in Baltimore
The Shamrock basketball team from the District League travels to Baltimore to face West Branch M. C. A. in the home team's gym Saturday night. It marks the first meeting between these squads and is highly anticipated due to a strong Washington versus Baltimore rivalry. Shamrocks players named include Sullivan, Husse, McDonald, Harris, and Repett.
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Shamrocks
District
West Branch
Baltimore
Shamrock
Washington
Monumental
Sullivan
Husse
McDonald
Harris
Repett
Intercollegiate chess opens with Cornell Brown wins
The eighth annual Intercollegiate chess tournament in New York features Cornell Brown and Pennsylvania in early action. Bleck of Cornell defeats Smith of Pennsylvania in 22 moves, MecCoy of Brown beats Guenther of Cornell in 43 moves, and Hoshes of Pennsylvania defeats Sweet of Brown in a gambit laden game. Separately a Washington dispatch notes Squires may lack funds for a $50 Jeffries bout and hints at possible opponents if he withdraws.
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Cornell
Brown
New York
Pennsylvania
Isaac 1. Rice
I ' Roy T Bleck
Cornetl
Fom Smith
Pennsylvanie
Édene ' MecCoy
Guenther
Corsten
Maves Hoshes
Sweet
Morales A Surprise Leads From Start To Finish At Fair Grounds
Morales takes the six furlong feature with Toboggan fading after a big bid. Sir Toddington and Gold Circle settle for second and third as Debar and Holloway run strong in other undercard events. Jockey Keyes suspended after incident. Big Bow entry refused.
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Sir Toddington
Gold Circle
Toboggen
Erevyersal
Keyes
Big Bow
Washington
New Orleans
Fair Grounds
Tobogean
James R. Keene
Morales
Debar
Hallowmas
Toy Boy
Spion
Decklaw
Rush
Wie
Beig
Alencon
Garner
Henry Watterson
Aubuchon
Watterson
Garlic
Bila
Spon
Lioyr
Deckiaw
Trustman
Rulbert
Austen
Tims
King Witan
Consideratinn
Baril
Gay
Adelaide
Ancentor
Marth Alcone
Motedor
Brillient
Invasion
Debor
Troxler
Holloway
Nutwood
Blumenthal
Delphie
Ble How
Saul
Caronal
Toboggan
Austin
We Meadowbreeze
Morris
de Oro
Lord
Lime
Bitter Misa
Lady Henrietta
A. B. Zero
Rove
Moralen
Seder
Hennesay
Lea Watley
Schroider
Midway
Miriam
Scout
Nancy Hart
Clara Deming
Henry Watchereon
Tony Abe Meyer
Meintyre
Lena J. Benevolent
Liter Brown
Waiessa
Larwarion
Quinn Brady
Bitter Mand
Ruby Star
Dame Beauty May Not Race as Yet
A fragment notes a filly named Dame Beauty and suggests she may not be counted up to race. It lists Thames Welch preparing two year olds for Newcan te Stable next season and mentions a long list of racehorses in New Orleans and Peoria war plans, boxing bouts in Boston and Valley Falls, and a charity boxing card for Tarry McGovern at Madison Square Garden.
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Dame Beauty
Thames Welch Wifl
Claregee Mackay
Newcan
Carroll Cain
Cooney Kelly
Peoria
Boston
Mont
Valley Falls
R. L
Frankie Paul
Grover Hayes
Corbett-Tomms Murphy
Tarry McGovern
Madison Square Garden
James R. Keene
Hitchcock
Convide
Frank Brown
New Orleans
Horgs
Long Island
Jack McGinnis
Robert Walden
Tien Beach
Berkeley
Dieulonne
Caranza
Henning
Belmont
Kentucky
Beldame
Racina
No More Racing at Salem Declared by Turfmen
New Salem New Hampshire saw no future racing as turfmen pledged not to stage another meet without favorable betting legislation. Over 1,000,000 sunk with a 60,000 loss last season, backers including John W Gates and John A Drake set to abandon the project. Jockey Club opposed the venture, though Andrew Miller showed interest, as the sport faced legal and moral hurdles.
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Washington Post
New York
New Salem
N. H
New England
John W. Gates
John A. Drake
New Hampshire
Jockey Club
Andrew Miller
Ban Posal Upsets at 40 to 1 in muddy Oakland card
In Oakland track racing the Dec 28 program saw Ban Posal win the fourth race at 40 to 1 as Sir Russell and St. Francis faded. Bogohama won the opener. Hal holofenHolofeld led in the Futurity course with Metlakatia second. Tawanenthe captured the third race and Volla day won the fifth. King Cole and J C Clam led the sixth race with close finishes.
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New Orleans
Horna
Lady Vimont
Zick Abrams
Royal Bend
Malta
Mies
Abjure Petes Ag
Fompadour
Beau Grumm
Tudor
Judge Post
de Oro
Paragon
Pride of Woodstock
Minnie Adams
Valentine
Mineourl Tad
Horas
Calabash
Paul Clitora
Phot Finch
Mafalda
Halla Strome
Sidney F
Tucora
Frontenas
Wat
Huntington
Amtimeny
Merry ‘Plonear
Wing
Lewortiz
Apa
Beachor Monte
Ascot
Vinotalne
Dulelnes
Taog Ss
Allerton
Suganni Ee
Philigae
Ag Fox Lake
Spekt Atvo
Lydia Weousmat
Travers
van Hope
Peninsais
Lord Provant
Avantellus
Pyto
Vandeis
Spartan
Senatady
Fohn
Veritas Vincent
Wittingly
Lady King
Stasinini
Horne
Merrie
Nadzua
Charles L. Stone
Kirkheld Belle
Elnneer
Hora
Mimo
Princes
Angelete
Black Sam
Pawel
Dora
Futencia
Elba
Sharp Boy
Proematinate
Chist Whitma
Nojyal Red
Nonle Lueilie
Jake Ward
Jake Moore
Mina Gibson
Tenordalo
Rosaria Ra
Alma Boy
Talemunda
Bush Thorpe
Encadera
Merchantsh
Letitia
Wuadsandals
Kogol
Maia
Liverans
Bertle A
Perliag
Regium Avenalis
San Francisco
Oakland
Ban Posal
Sir Russell
St. Francis
Bogohama
W. Miler
CW Johnson
Veneville
Sullivan
Tima
Ray Gaclo
Mortoair
Baddor
Ule IL Litas
Doctor Scharf
Miss Mayboudah
Tawanenthe
Sandy
Mabel Hollander
Williams
la Tose
Zulalle
Aluo
Graham
Sie Tussell
W. Miller
Badtorg
Kurusa
Grass Cutter
Mandalor
Volladay
W Mle
Miller
To B. Schord
Prince Nap
Horner
Invader
W. B. Gach
Jerusha
Bismarck
J. C. Clam
King Cole
Tnt
Woolma
A Walls
Theo Casa
Teightful
Glamor
Nigrette
Koebner Wins Three at Ascot Park Amid Mixed Card
Los Angeles reports a sloppy track at Ascot Park with Koerner taking the first race at five furlongs aboard Rearaw and Koerner also cited in multi-race results. The card features Lord Stanhope and Sir Caruthers securing wins as Jockeys such as Flan and Koerner propel several contenders, while analysts discuss 1907 colt prospects and connections including James R. Keene and August Belmont.
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Los Angeles
Ascot Park
Rearaw
Koerner
Dr Crook
Fisher
Arcond
Lord Anasington
Specius
Popper
Salt
Gowanles
Hippoteca
Ifambel
Falsiaf
Tolland
Hise AL
Condrace
Lord Stanhope
Flan
Judge Nelson
Harris
Greate
Fusion
el Cazador
Cummunda
Star
Algoran
Sir Caruthers
Prince Magnet
Keogh
Baron Esher
McDan Tel
Search Me
Marpeas
Sherif Bell
Mountcank
J. Kerchevalte
Imley
Accon
Danse
Eran
Intra
Time
Dewi Va
Hatte Carr
Hirtle
Walnut Hih
Joo Ke
Robert Miteheil Abbey
Bolte
Iudos
Brooks
Gentle Harry
Von
Jack Adma
McDaniel
Legatee
Marrs
Baldo
Ding Dong Il
Dlamente
Ingictug
Tan
Battler Nelson sails for Europe on Madestic
Special to The Washington Post report from New York dated December 26 states Battling Nelson sails for Europe aboard the White Star steamer Madestic for six months. He plans a visit to Denmark and potential bouts in England seeking prize money with rumors of a $40,000 offer to meet Gans. Nelson aims to negotiate a new match if Gans defeats Herman at Tonopah on New Year Day and will meet his manager Billy Nolan in London to start a theatrical tour arranged by Nolan.
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Montreal
Stu
Arthur Brown
Detroiit
Newark
Frank Farrell
Tom Corcoran
McGrew
New York
Dahlen
Joe Bean
Jersey City
Anys
Romlert
Jones
Davy
Detroit
Chicago
Tom
St. Louis
Charley
Washington
Boston Club
Massachusette
Menger
Fred Penney
Walter Mueller
Milwaukkee Frewers Lastewaeon
OmMeia
White Sox
Walte Sox
Sox
Boston Americans
Low Criger
Willie
Boston
Shaw
Loulaville
Buffalo
Washington Post
Nelson
Europe
White Star
Madestic
Denmark
Dana
England
Nelson Sala
Manhattan
Nevada
Gans Is Worried About Making Weight for Herman Fight
In Tonopah on December 26 an interview with Gans shows anxiety over making 133 pounds ringside for the Herman bout. He expects heavy training up to the last moment and may enter the ring somewhat weakened. Rumors say gamblers seek lines on a Chicago lightweight clash, with Tommy Ryan wiring the Rhyolite Athletic Club of Nevada for a $10,000 purse for a title bout against Hugo Kelly.
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Baltimore
Washington Post
Tonopah
Gans
Herman
Chicago
Tommy Ryan
Prison duo die in double suicide at Elmira jail
Elmira N Y December 6 A railroad man Frank Delaney and Bessie Wells in the Elmira County Jail cell each took carbolic acid bottles after conference over papers Delaney held a power of attorney for Wells Delaney offered a second bottle to himself guards intervened but he died soon after Wells swallowed the poison and also died within a short time as a guard rushed to assist Wells and a physician could not save them.
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Elmira
Althoug
Frank Delaney
Elmira County
Bessie Wells
Delaney
Inatanlly Delaney
Trautman Case Sparks Courtroom Alibi Battles
Dispute over Mrs Trautman alibi and police conduct escalates as witnesses, including maid Kate Nevins and relatives, defend her while Hogan’s accusations draw counter testimony. Officials delay action pending reports from Tendertown station. supporters stress mistaken identity and insistence on fair treatment.
Parallel Case Not Guilty In Hotel Robbery Triggered Mistaken Identity
A woman arrested for robbing a real estate dealer of 600 dollars in a hotel was paraded by detectives for two weeks. On Broadway one night she was identified by the victim, but jurors found the testimony and witnesses showed mistaken identity and she was acquitted and discharged.
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Osear Tscherny
Waldorf-Astoria
Mr. Walsh
Mr. Carbone
Trautman
Rossisky
Broadway
Brutal Brooklyn Yacht Club Bare-Knuckle Bout Ends
Police seek identities of Brooklyn yacht club members who promoted a vicious Christmas day bare knuckle fight between Sinnott of Brooklyn and Ireland’s O’Brien at Bath Beach. Crowds of brokers and society men packed the clubhouse as wagers and excitement rose, rounds furious, Sinnott finally knocked out after the referee stopped the bout.
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Washington Post
New York
Brooklyn
2 Power Brooklyn Yacht Club
Gravessend Bay
Bath Beach
Stock Exchange
Bowery
Simnott
O'Bren
Ireland
Sinnott
Fegh
O'Brien
Wells
Joe Tuths
Three Die In Collision At Edgewood Washington
Tacoma December 26 three people were killed and eleven injured when an Seattle interurban train collided with a work train near Edgewood. Conductor George Bose and fireman William Harris died on impact while motorman William Cryon was fatally injured. The flagman, blamed for the wreck, is missing.
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Tacoma
Wash
Seattle
Edgewood
George Bose
William Harris
Daira
William Cryon
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Frank Davis
Slater
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Saw ‘Trautmans
Faiseman Bros Outfitters
Corner Seventh and
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Lea
Brooklyn Police
Heurich Brewing
Ass van Adtcis
Maerzen
Senate
Lioga Exposition
Phone West
Newcorn & Green
F St. N. W
Prince Henry
Jr. & W. Eiseman
Seventh Street
Abner-Drury Brewing Co
Grey Friar
Louis Bush
14Th St
Pa.Ave
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