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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1910
Page
8
The piece outlines that the Eastern League and the Association seek higher classification to draft from lower leagues, aiming to extend drafting power beyond current limits. It notes major leagues resist such moves, and discusses the broader impact on structure and control within organized baseball.
A St Louis writer argues that President Hedges may revoke the sale of his stake in the Browns after nine seasons, noting his regret over leaving baseball and his justified salary as club head. The piece defends Hedges against blame for 1909 collapse, cites financials, and discusses the challenges facing new owners and the club’s future foundations.
Cleveland Ohio Dec 27 HIX Devereux president of the Grand Circuit issues a call for a national convention of all horsemen to meet in Buffalo January 3 to better trotting interests including track managers owners and trainers. He also calls for the annual meeting of stewards of the Grand Circuit to be held in Buffalo January 1.
Frankfort Kentucky December 2 Grover Land catcher for the Cleveland club and Pat Bohannon once with Pittsburg and Louisville American Association team are among ten men detained in a fatal shooting at Greek restaurant owner Theophanis after a Christmas party. If Theophanis dies charges rise to murder. Land says he innocent and police continue inquiry.
St Louis bowling organizers plan sale of special admission books to fund the A B C international tournament in the Coliseum January 21 to February 6. About 1,900 bowlers are expected to buy books at 2.50 each, with medals for competitors and bronze disks for high scores. An order for 3,500 disks has been placed.
Special to The Washington Post Annapolis Md The Naval Academy released dates for wrestling gymnastics and boxing with strong East region foes led by Yale Penn Princeton Columbia and Harvard potential. Navy aims for top form as only one grappler graduates and 66 wrestlers compete. Meanwhile Joonschultz star pitcher of Penn hints at joining a New York Americans ball club next season.
At a Southern Jockey Club hearing in Jacksonville Bert Collyer a Chicago newspaper correspondent was ruled off the turf for alleged extortion during the 1909 10 racing season involving payments from HR Williams. Jockey Loftus was suspended for four days for rough riding and Grover Baker was denied admission for offering a jockey a payoff to place a horse. The meeting also listed multiple race results and other defections.
Pensacola card shows six races with purses from 125 to 150 dollars. Winners include Bert Mont on Virgain in the first, Shepherd's Song in the second, Don Hamilton in the third, Lord Wells in the fourth, Pinto in the fifth, and Golden Castle in the sixth, with times ranging around 1:11 to 1:40 for various distances and several horses named as also ran.
Jacksonville, Dec 27. A novelty race pitted a thoroughbred, a mule, a man runner, and a 40 horsepower automobile. Marie Hyde, the horse, led from the stretch to win easily over Simon Slick the mule, with Williams the marathoner third and the auto last. Time for the winner was 1 16 1-5.
The Ceeil overcoat described as a dressy knee length coat with natural shoulders and a refined cut. It features a full chest and waist shaping, offered in season’s best weaves and colors, with emphasis on the model line.
A catalog note highlights a broad fall collection with designs in domestic and imported fabrics. Prices start at fifteen dollars and go up to fifty, with certain items priced at twenty and twenty five dollars. The range emphasizes variety and value across multiple new styles.
Gaston Leboit, a French native and chauffeur for Jack Johnson, was arrested after Johnson alleged threats to kill him and his family. Johnson reported that Leboit appeared with a revolver and vowed to wipe out the Johnson family, prompting a police call and subsequent investigation into the threat and a claimed poisoning plot.
Unofficial results from the first round of the United States Revolver Association indoor league show Manhattan Revolver Club of New York posting the top score 1 108, with Washington marksmen fourth and cities like St Louis Springfield and Seattle close behind. Other teams listed include Newark, Century, Philadelphia, and Oakland with varying totals. Jim Barry and Tony Ross departed Springfield after meetings, Barry heading to Winnipeg for a Canadian heavyweight bout and a Langford-Jeannette winner tilt possibly arranged, while Ross prepared for a Pittsburgh bout.
Hugh McIntosh wired Al Kaufman to hurry to England for a possible twenty round match with Australian heavyweight champion Bill Lang after Lang defeated Jack Burns in London. McIntosh aims to set up a Johnson Kaufman fight with a large purse if Kaufman defeats Lang. He would offer a substantial bonus to force Johnson into the ring.
A lengthy list of horse entries across six and seven races with weights, owners, and track locations. Notable names include Dalve Andrew Donald Who Pete Netting Lookout Yellow Foot Gypsy Girl Brighton Lady McNally Hasty Rogers Rosarmno Prudent Home Run and many more.
At the Olympic Athletic Club in Newark sailor Burke of New York and Jim Savage of New Jersey battled ten rounds. In the fifth Burke gained a slight edge before Savage fainted wrist twisting. Savage complained of a sprained wrist and the referee disqualified Burke. A ringside physician confirmed the injury as spectators threatened Burke, who was hurried to his dressing room for safety.
Coroner's jury investigates the ring fatality in Green Bay Wisconsin after 18 year old Johnny Parmentier died from a neck blow in the fourth round of a boxing bout with Arthur Kerr. Hemorrhage of the brain from overexertion cited as likely cause. Autopsy planned. No charges yet against Kerr.
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