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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1912
Page
15
New York and Cleveland plan higher priced seats as teams add assistants and bonuses in spring talk. Washington eyes bold move with boxed seating and double deck section while market talks swirl around player contracts and trade prospects involving Griffith and Sweeney.
The report lists multiple bouts with near falls and decisive finishes as Allan Ma and Shannon emerge as winners. Prendergast earns a notable upset, while Monte Attell features in a tense heavyweight encounter.
Gallaudet Reserves defeated Catholic University freshmen 46 to 13 at Kendal Green. Reserves led from start to finish as freshmen showed teamwork but poor shooting. Notable players included Carter, Fanche, Mughee, and Foltz with decisive scoring early.
National Guard ball tossers defeated MCA nine 10 to 1 in an armory indoor game. Highlights list include Steele, Munch, Toole, Royme, and Kreh with multiple hits and runs. Umpires Shurtlem and Port officiated. managers Bransfield and Sommer noted for signings and coaching moves.
The annual meeting of the New Job state Baseball League was held at the Rensselaer Hotel with President Farrell presiding. The Syracuse sale to Measie McCafferty and Burietell was ratified and the 191? season opened April 9 to September. A salary limit of 2900 was opposed but set to take effect May 1. Five umpires may be hired up to 260 dollars monthly each. The guarantee was fixed at 40 dollars per week plus 100 Sundays and 20 on rainy days.
Tim Jordan of the Loronto International League club agreed to a contract with Toronto under Manager Kelley Shee. The National Commission rejected Jordan's claim to salary from Brooklyn for 1916. Rumors claimed he would manage in a new United States league and play first base for Pittsburgh, now dispelled by his Toronto signing.
Honolulu report says Tommy Burns, arriving from Australia en route to San Francisco, declares he is ready to meet Jack Johnson on his terms after knee injury from lacrosse eighteen months ago. Burns trained in Australia with Jack Lester, was a former champion, and Johnson beat him there.
The Chicago Cubs abandon plans to pass through West Baden Indiana for a training week during their spring schedule. The change shifts the club directly to New Orleans for continued preparations and activities.
Secretary Dom Fray of the Highlanders said the pitcher Jah Wate was retained on hold while the club awaited contract terms. The Natimils wineries and other players including Gardela, Laan Jah, Artur Wolson, and Infielder Gardea were noted among recruits and signings.
In a challenged match the White and Rivers contenders weighed in near 28 pounds lighter than expected. Both fighters failed to reach the required weight, hindering their ability to compete. The mishap prevented the match from proceeding as planned, with officials noting the discrepancy in the weigh in process.
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