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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1910

Page

8

Washington’s baseball rise noted in McIntyre remark

Harry McIntyre of the Cubs hints at why Washington baseball improves as players willingly come here. Trade rumors, heat and park quirks aside, fans show loyalty when a team strives and ownership keeps talent. Detroit may trade Delos Drake to bolster its outfield, while boxing talk shifts to Wolgast's looming title and a crowded bantam scene.

Harry McIntyre Cub Harmon Cardinals Washington Tresnahan St. Louis Answ Joe Quirto

Detroit Secures Mickey Corcoran as Waiver Price

Cincinnati reports infielder Mickey Corcoran has been sold to the Detroit American League club after waivers were secured from all other big league teams. Corcoran, a third baseman developed by Buffalo and drafted by Detroit years ago, moves from Cincinnati where he had been acquired from an Eastern League club. Also today, Stura baseman Fullerton of Adrian signs with the New York Nationals for 1911 after a .938 fielding mark and a .14 batting pace last season.

Bida Johnny Coylen Harry Forbes Milwaukee Coulon Forbes Frankie Nett Chicago Attell Forbes Wire Wilkes-Barro Washington Delos Drake New York State Drake Detroit McAleer Nationals Tiger McIntyre Sam Crawford Cobb Jones Kirk York State Hal Chase Crawford Jennings Sam Crane New York Comiskey Samuel Billy McGunnigie Orator Shafer McGunnigle Crane Brooklyn National Providence Jim McGuire Mal Kittredge Mickey” Corcoran Cincinnati Ohio Mickey Corcoran Herrmann Corcoran Detroi Buffalo Stura Fullerton Adrian New York Nationals AB. R. H. SH Pet Spade Newark Bath Baltimore Dubac Montreal McConnel Rach Heiter, Balt Hardy Slattery Toronto Qaboru Rochester Bee Boz Ward Boe Goode Grimshaw Seymour Shaw Kellar Nouw Hentine White Starr Simmons Moeller Jersey City Slagle Balt Beecher Walsh Gettman Newarl Sabric Holtz Newar Martini Lee Newyee Hoffman Clement Jer Te Castle O'Hara Dunn McAllister Buffal Mor Steele Atz Wou Tba Arndt Fa Yenger Demmitt Pad McDonald Toront Strang Esmond Jersey Fock Ami Flency Mallen Spencer McCabe Wesday Loudon Garey Fitzgerald Provid Rudolph Manning Williams Vandegrift J. Jones Egon Mont Brain Fitzpatrick Ferry Collina Gamel Malloy Schlafly Johnson Holly Roch Jube Cod Curtis Cleary Potter Hut Carmichael Buffel Gourtney Vaughn Brodi Newark Nattress Welsh Mueller New Crooks Hannifan Johnston Cronin Buf Londrigan Tersey Hall Cockill Loudenslager N’ark Spahr Hunter Montrealit Wood Laeiss Vickers Martel Joyce Madden Deal R. Joups Phelan Merrit Jer. C TR Newton Tato Crist Bailey Jewal Crisp Wewinkle Foterson Atiz Donnelly Camaitz Ryse Carroll Bullivan Provide Stine Taylor Ode Egan Milligan Jérsey_City Bardelph Holmes Lavender Whison Maroney van Bartley Murray

BOWLERS OVERLOOK CHANCE TO BRING N B A MEET HERE

Washington bowlers are urged to bid for the 1912 National Bowling Association meet in the East. Buffalo hosts the 1911 event with 104 five-man teams entered early, but Washington could draw 400 to 460 teams with a district association and a strong campaign. Strong interest from New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and other centers is noted as key to securing the tournament.

Washington National Bowling Association New York Philadelphia Buffalo Baltimore National Capital John G. Floss Chicago Ohio State Columbus Cleveland Canada Toronto Hamilton Ottawa Montreal London Rochester Syracuse Jamestown Uticn Albany New York State League New York Bowling Association Wilmington Trenton Elizabeth New Brunswick Paterston Newark Jersey City Hoboken American Bowling Congress St. Louis Detroit Pittsburg Cincinnati Jimmy Smith Brooklyn Eddie Gebhard Louis A. Franz Charles Gilbert

Arionette The 25 to 1 Winner In Oakland Feature Race

Arionette easily led from Joe Moser’s early pace and held on for a warm favorite victory in the Oakland feature. Lord Clinton upset by beating Passenger in the closing race. Bambro and Golden Agnes among heavily backed winners. Thistle Belle bought for 1350 dollars.

Lord Clinton 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 Henderson Hogan Early Wright Palo Alto J. W. Paulsen Yellow Foot Gargen Pete Page Who Taylor Donald Gypsy Girl David Andrew Netting Lady McNelly Harry Rogers Pal Bambra Grace Rosario Kirschbaum Colle Home Run Ocean View Corisbury Prudent Aige Vuturity Courts Golden Agnes Archibald Media Gises Arcond Frank Ferris Bellcliff Ateretic Dolly Ballit Starry Night Ben Uneas Pleasant Ritta Pichena Glaes Garner Madeline Musgrave Heather Scott Juan Cabin Taplin Quality Street Riddie Cisko Hadike Misa Picnic Sonia Wap Liberate Doyalla Slix Martin Passenger Piouds Harry Stanhope Pass Jim Caferata Bucolle Meads Galens Gale Royal Stone Tractor Roy T

Gotch Issues World Championship Challenge to Hackenschmidt

Chicago, December 28. Frank A. Gotch issued a formal challenge to Hackenschmidt or any rival for the world wrestling title. He posted a $500 forfeit to bind a match with a side bet of $20,000, signaling a high-stakes confrontation.

Chicago Frank A. Gotch Hackenschmidt X Gotch

Virginia and VPI football series revival eyed by UVA official

Dr. W A Lambeth UVA athletic director says a return game with Virginia Polytechnic Institute is possible and will be acted on after holidays. The faculty committee will decide, influenced by the student committee, with both sides expecting a favorable athletic outcome and financial benefit.

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 Consult On Club Manager

E M Hedges man and Mark Ewing of the new St Louis ownership went to Chicago to confer with Ban Johnson and Charles A Comiskey about selecting the club manager. The decision was delayed awaiting the syndicate's final choice and President Johnson's approval.

St. Louis 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 T Independent Federation Sought

New York December 2 The Athletic Research Society meeting adopted a resolution to break friendly relations with the Amateur Athletic Union if concurred in by other athletic bodies. It aims to form an independent federation to control school athletics previously held by the A A U. A Meylan committee urged local groups join district A A U bodies, but the plan was rejected with a new committee tasked to draft an independent federation.

New York Athletic Research Society Amateur Athletic Union George L. Meylan Columbia University Meylan

Jacksonville Race Entries Show Mixed Odds and Distances

Multiple races listed for Jacksonville with selling and handicap events. Entries include Jorrie Bryan 101 and 104, Skein 104, 109, 112, and many more horses with varying odds across six races. Details cover distances from five to six furlongs and a one mile plus race, with numerous names such as Gold Wick, I Am There, Aviator, and Night Mist among others.

Western Belle McTaggart Zool Ross Lavender Lad Hell Tide Ben Lomond Myrtle Maton Mason Waltz Grand Peggy Gavotte Saraband Wilson O'Bri Hopkins Wetend John A Sweeney Glipian Beau Brummell Christiana Fulford Herbert Casque Camel Davenport Wander Pocatango Mon Am Bechau Louis Rett Allenby Henry Crosscaddin Harcourt The Everglades Ban Musgrave Canfield McCahey King Avondale Ball Parkes Lady Irma Lawrance F. Daley Atword Stoneman Bell Agner Turncoat Sam Matthews My Gal Aleo Merman Sebastian Gordon Queen Marguerite Galley Bldve Bdewin L Arondack Hifail Fred Essen Molesworth Suon McGee Agility Gana Scarlet Pimpernell Oblivion Dartmouth Red Lass Wilerd Vandusen Nethermost Rice Buna Ales George Sir Edward Himalaya Vesme Lista Cobleskill Mr. Cassiday Eldon W. Butler Ashwell J. Butler St. Ettga Charles Rothschild Senator Paynter Seth Sterling Frank Nulens Mackler Oriental Pearl Edmond Adama Flying Eerysmith Smiley Metzer Roberta Reid Parnell Cathryn Scott Cheswardine Acu Dave Montgomery Antigo Hoyle Reynolds Mist Caithness Benschoten Alms Boy Ed Holly Barney ‘Oldfield Jacksonville Jorrie Bryan Rampant Heal Geom Gold Wick Emma Stuart G. Th. Doyle Aviator Skein Royal Lodge Golden Minta Stastler Fort Carroll Dacalvable Discontent Pursa Blus ” Mouse Alalvin Leontine Shaw Marie Hyde Eye White Night Mist Lasalle Mark Anthony IV Oakhurat Hibernica Don Diaz Spindie Canoplan Lady Esther Ben Howe Si Furionga Altarec Kerry Gow Babie ‘O’day Plekanoloy Lescar Doride Ben Uncas la Camargue Onawlene Fontella Jim Barey Pawhuska Masdica Gasabar Feather Duster Micco Winona Winter Buck Thorn Captain Burnette Responseful Royal River Boggs Marigot Metropolitan Johns H. Sheehan Elfin Beau Faymour Reuter Tikely Diandonne Terns Trick Pride of Quatez Aragovlaz Coed Beechmont Toween Hersan Count de Oro Balelia Justes Stalwart Lad Ben Lasca Little Friar Stella Master Clarence Shamrock Personality Plain Heart's Relief Administrator Yankee Nick Layeno Florance A Sanfox Cotytts Periwinkle Bitter Lyhera Preen Rerses Ramon Carona Noon Fred Mulholland Kopek

Luck charm to Athletics linked to Horan death tale

Fire Marshal James Horan received a rabbit’s foot charm in Philadelphia from an admirer pledged to Connie Mack. Ban Johnson recalled how players wore it in games, including Lefty Bender, as a superstition tied to the 1910s World Series. Horan’s death at Chicago stockyards is noted, with Strapp and Comiskey also present at his funeral.

Sanborn Chicago Tribune Horan J. J. Strapp St. Paul Ban Johnson American League Chicago Philadelphia Mr. Johnson Connie Mack Athletics Mack Jim Horan Connie Chief Bender Bender Coombs Nelson Morris Morris President Johnson Chief Strapp St Paul Chief Horan Comiskey White Sox Johnson Strapp White Sox Rooters’ Club

Grant Satisfies, Will Join Reds After Trade Contention

Eddie Grant, involved in the Cincinnati Philadelphia deal, met with Garry Herrmann’s representative in Boston and stated he would join the Reds for spring training. He denied dissatisfaction with the trade and had earlier expressed a wish to stay with the Phillies. Herrmann intervened to address any potential discontent, while Grant’s grievances toward Cincinnati manager Griffith were noted.

Washington Post Boston Masa Eddie Grant Cincinnati Phillies Herrmann Grant Griffith

Hunter Signs Contract with Pirates for First Baseman Role

Pittsburg reports Fred Hunter has signed his 1911 Pirates contract after being bought from Kansas City last fall. He received personal assurance from President Dreyfuss of a regular first baseman berth and early season start, despite four first basemen on the roster and Jack Flynn retained.

Pirates Washington Post Pittsburg Fred Hunter Kansas City Hunter Dreyfurs Jack Flynn Flynn

Postpone Football Game Between Harvard Law and All Southern Eleven

Memphis Tenn December twenty eighth. The Harvard University law students foot ball team and the All Southern eleven postponed due to wet grounds. Harvard will depart for Nashville this evening and play there tomorrow. After games in Nashville and Baton Rouge they return to Memphis Saturday to play the opposite game.

Harvard Law All- Southern Memphis Tenn Harvard University Law All-Southern Harvard Nashville Baton Rouge

Unclear Racing Names and Streaks Across Mixed Entries

A fragmented list of horse and rider names plus locations appears to sketch a chaotic lineup. The text names Florrie Bryan Aviator Rampant Deceivable Minta and many more alongside places like Oakland Miami and Oakhurst, with worn or garbled terms signaling racing or entry notes.

Jacksonville Florrie Bryan Aviator Rampant Deceivable Minta Royal Lodge Fade Ella Bryson Moncrest Regan Sendran Princelike Mark Antony MI la Salle Hyewhite Lady Esther Spindle Oakhurst Juarez Loween Ben Lanca Little Friar Shamrock Pilain Mersenetiey Hannis Gene Woods L. M. Eckert Flying Wolf Round the World Nettle Marchment Hitter Bir Antigo Preen Noon Fred Mulholland Ramon Corona Oakland

Herrmann Responds To Murphy Over Baseball League Plan

New York reports quoted Garry Herrmann of Cincinnati rebuking W Murphy owner of the Chicago Cubs. Herrmann says a 12 club league is impossible, Murphy is not a major factor, and urges unity and sportsmanship to save the National League. He predicts Murphy will bow out when Cubs fail in pennant races and criticizes reform advocates.

Washington Post New York W Murphy Chicago Cubs Garry Herrmann Ciainnati Ban Johnson Herrmann Cincinnati Murphy Cubs Basel Lynch

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