Washington BasebalI’s Growth Stirs Trade Talk and Boxing News
Harry McIntyre comments on Washington’s improving baseball scene, noting players’ willingness to stay and the club’s intent to retain talent. Detroit discusses trading for McIntyre while Drake’s potential move looms. Boxing chatter centers on 116-pound bout plans between Coulon and Forbes as Wolgast’s title scene draws loud interest.
Detroit Lands Mickey Corcoran For Waiver Price
Cincinnati reports infielder Mickey Corcoran has been sold to the Detroit American League club after waivers were secured from other major clubs. Corcoran, a third baseman developed by Buffalo and later drafted by Detroit, was claimed by Detroit and the sale completed. Also noted is Adrian club star Fullerton signing with the New York Nationals for 1911 after a .238 season with Adrian and a strong fielding mark of .938.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Mickey Corcoran
Herrmann
Corcoran
Detroit
Detroi
Buffalo
New York
Stura
Fullerton
Adrian
New York Nationals
Bowlers Eye Washington Bid for 1912 N B A Meet
Washington bowlers may land the 1912 National Bowling Association tournament by Organizing a district association and sending a strong delegation to Buffalo. Buffalo 1911 entries suggest 460 teams possible, with New York and Philadelphia backing a Washington bid and multiple eastern, midwestern, and Canadian centers expected to contribute numerous squads.
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National Bowling Association
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National Capital
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Ohio State
Columbus
Cleveland
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Toronto
Hamilton
Ottawa
Montreal
London
Rochester
Syracuse
Jamestown
Uticn
Albany
New York State League
Arionette Wins as 25 to 1 Favorite at Oakland Feature
Arionette, a 25 to 1 shot, easily wins the Oakland feature race. Joe Moser set the pace until Pickens moved Arionette to the lead, never headed. Lord Clinton upsets in the closing race at 26 to 1, with Bambro and Golden Agnes among heavy winners. Thistle Belle bought for 1350 by Yamar.
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Bambro
Golden
Agnes
Winnete
Lamar
Thistle Belle
Washington Post
San Francisco
Cal
Arionette
Oakland
Fernando
Joe Moser
Pickens
Yamar
Artonette
Olden Agnes
A. G. Blakeley
Molesey
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Hogan
Early Wright
Palo Alto
J. W. Paulsen
Yellow Foot
Gargen
Pete
Page
Who
Taylor
Donald
Gypsy Girl
David Andrew
Netting
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Harry
Rogers
Pal
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Kirschbaum
Colle
Home Run
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Prudent
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Golden Agnes
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Harry Stanhope
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Royal Stone
Tractor
Roy T
Gotch Issues World Championship Challenge
Chicago December 28 Frank A Gotch issues a formal challenge to Hackenschmidt or any other wrestler for the world championship match. He posts a $500 forfeit to bind a side bet of $20000 and extend the challenge to the wrestling world.
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Chicago
Frank A. Gotch
Hackenschmidt
X Gotch
Virginia hopes for UVa VPI football game next season
Dr. Lambeth of the University of Virginia states in a Richmond letter that athletic relations with Virginia Polytechnic Institute could resume after the holidays and a football game next season is possible. The decision rests with UVA's faculty committee on athletics, guided by student opinion, with broad support among undergrads and alumni.
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University of Virginia
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
W. A. Lambeth
Virginia
Old Dominion
Lambeth
Virginia V. P
Mather
General Athletic Association
New York
Studentarg
St Louis owners seek approval on new baseball manager
E M Hedgeman and Mark Ewing of the St Louis ownership group went to Chicago to confer with Ban Johnson and Charles Comiskey about the club’s new manager. An announcement was expected today but the syndicate delayed awaiting Johnson’s approval before contracting and naming the manager. Hedgeman and Ewing had been out of town for holidays and return pending a decision.
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Harry McIntyre
Cub
Harmon
Cardinals
Washington
Tresnahan
St. Louis
Answ
Joe Quirto
Des
E. M. Hedgeman
Mark Ewing
St. Louis Baseball
Chicago
Ban Jopneon
Charles A. Comiskey
Johnson
Hetrigeman Ang Ewing
Hedges
May Break With the A. A. U Independent Federation Sought
New York Dec 2 The Athletic Research Society at its annual meeting proposes severing ties with the Amateur Athletic Union if approved by member athletic bodies. A Meylan chaired committee favors forming local and district associations to join A. A. U. districts, enabling control of competitions. A plan for an independent federation is to be drafted.
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New York
Athletic Research Society
Amateur Athletic Union
George L. Meylan
Columbia University
Meylan
Todays Racing Entries at Jacksonville
Entries list multiple races with selling events across age groups and distances. Notable horses include Rampant Heal Geom Gold Wick Emma Stuart Skein Royal Lodge Discontent Blus Mouse County Tax Bertis Jim L Redwine Ella Hryson Moncriet Edda Sandman Hagman Prince, Al alvin Leontine Abrasion Shaw Marie Hyde Eye White Night Mist Lasalle Mark Anthony IV Heart Pang Ten Paces Oak hurat Hibernica Don Diaz Spindie Canoplan Lady Esther Ben Howe First race features Aragonlaz Coed Beechmont Stella Master Clarence Shamrock Personality Plain Heart's Relief Administrator Yankee Nick Roberta Dennis Stafford Marian Casey Pedro Gene Wood Hidden Hand Hanns Nettie Marchmont Round the World Metropol itan Johns H Sheehan Elfin Beau Terns Trick Pride of Lismore Military Man Golf Ball Onatansa Wesley Charley Paine Lake Ortlono First race five and a half furlongs Aragovlaz Coed Beechmont Justes Stalwart Lad Ben Lasca Little Friar Second race Stella Master Clarence Shamrock Personality Plain Heart's Relief Administrator Yankee Nick Third race Roberta Dennis Stafford I Ms Eckert Marian Casey Pedro Gene Wood Joe Bhrileh Hidden Hand Hanns Fourth Nettie Marchmont Hubby Toyer Flying Wolf Round the World Fifth race Slik Marcus Layeno Florance A Sanfox Cotytts Periwinkle You Win Bitter Str Lyhera Preen Antigo Seventh race Short Order Ramon Carona Fred Mulholland Kopek.
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Heart's Relief
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Layeno
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Sanfox
Cotytts
Periwinkle
Bitter
Lyhera
Preen
Antigo
Rerses
Ramon Carona
Noon
Fred Mulholland
Kopek
Luck Charm and Death Tangle in Chicago Athletics Tale
Fire Marshal Horan’s funeral prompts Ban Johnson to recount an odd superstition tale from the World Series. A rabbit’s foot charm gifted to Connie Mack by Horan allegedly aided Lefty Bender. Horan died in the stockyards defending Morris estate. Strapp and Comiskey attended the service, linking St Paul and Chicago fire and baseball circles in a somber reflection.
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Chicago Tribune
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J. J. Strapp
St. Paul
Ban Johnson
American League
Chicago
Philadelphia
Mr. Johnson
Connie Mack
Athletics
Mack
Jim Horan
Connie
Chief Bender
Bender
Coombs
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Morris
President Johnson
Chief Strapp
St Paul
Chief Horan
Comiskey
White Sox
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Strapp
White Sox Rooters’ Club
Grant SAYS HE'S SATISFIED WITH TRADE MOVE
Eddie Grant, part of the Cincinnati Philadelphia deal, met in Boston with a Garry Herrmann representative. Grant said he would join the Reds in time for spring training and denied dissatisfaction with the trade. He had previously claimed he wished to remain with the Phillies. Herrmann pursued the case to prevent any dissatisfactory sentiment. Grant reportedly harbored some resentment toward Cincinnati manager Griffith for remarks last season.
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Washington Post
Boston
Masa
Eddie Grant
Cincinnati
Phillies
Herrmann
Grant
Griffith
Hunter Signs Contract to Be Pirates Regular First Baseman
Fred Hunter, newly acquired from Kansas City, signed with the Pirates at Pittsburg on December 22, with President Dreyfuss reportedly assuring him the regular first base position to begin the season. The club keeps Jack Flynn as the veteran first sacker, making Hunter’s place contestable after a dubbed trial in the South.
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Flynn
Postponed Harvard Law vs All Southern Eleven Football
Rain at Memphis forces postponement of Harvard University law students versus the All-Southern eleven. Harvard will depart for Nashville to play there tomorrow, then proceed to Baton Rouge and return to Memphis for the Friday matchup.
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All- Southern
Memphis
Tenn
Harvard University Law
All-Southern
Harvard
Nashville
Baton Rouge
Unclear Racing Names Signal Morning Card Shuffle
A fragmented list of names and terms appears, including aviator references, horse and racing style wording, and multiple proper nouns such as Florrie Bryan Ella Bryson Mark Antony MI and Oakland. The readable items suggest a partial racing or event card with many uncertain spellings and incomplete data.
Herrmann Responds To Murphy On Baseball Plans
Cincinnati magnate Garry Herrmann rejects Murphy’s claim that a twelve club league would form to eliminate the National League. He asserts baseball men know such a league is impossible and predicts Murphy will depart when Cubs cannot win a pennant. He mocks Murphy as a fence sitter and urges sportsmanlike conduct for the national game.
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Washington Post
New York
W Murphy
Chicago Cubs
Garry Herrmann
Ciainnati
Ban Johnson
Herrmann
Cincinnati
Murphy
Cubs
Basel
Lynch
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