COUNT ON 650 TEAMS RACES SHY OF TALENT TOURNAMENT
A long expansion of competition and cash prizes looms as Illinois boosts the entry pool for a national event. Chicago bettors back a vast field of 400 teams seeking a share of a prize list possibly reaching 50,000 dollars, with the Illinois contribution large and many cities to enter the KOT aonil tourney.
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Pemeins Orhs Yhaahington Labour AL. Dee
Uiltola
Faralaing Ag
Anehan Bowling Congress
Forelerste
Gine Hanatry
Uresidert
Piseau
Wasiineton
Ee Uhah
Speved capet caper at Northwest Duckpin League
A garbled report describes a duckpin game night at a Northwest venue with armed strokes and prize divisions. Readability limits prevent clear names, dates, or outcomes. the piece references wagering and how winners share in the event.
Automobile World notes Washington truck growth and Hudson shows
In Washington the number of automobile trucks has grown to around ten, with most being light delivery vehicles. The Wilcox Congressional Grace Company leads with eight months’ representation by Charles W. Semmes, praised for good truck quality and service. Hudson models appear at Frudson Gates Agency, as automotive shows hint at near twenty second birthday for the American motor car since Duryea’s early trials in 1891.
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Washington
Jnva
Congressonal Gerace Company
Charles W. Semmes
Witcor
J. Duryea
First race purse list features Bevoar olds and varied entries
The report details two races with numerous entries including Bevoar olds and a long list of names such as Tendecest I See 1 Caconva Philopena Tide Maud McKee Beulahate Tidy Wolttarth Haan Rablee DagTigh Velfe Forly plus a second race selling for 1 mite.
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Tendecest
Caconva
Philopena
Tide
Maud McKee
Beulahate
Tidy Wolttarth
Haan Rablee
DagTigh
Velfe Forly
Rossavor
Tronaster
Ray Jaoler
Martorle
Flem
Rampant
Rose Worth
Ani Maxie Girt
Nash
Lady Elizabeth
Acaula
Ani Sar Varun
Hancock
Stafford
Als Angus
Cameo
Bil of Fortune
Kurnpatkin
Lomond
Aua Nuovo Bandicap
Jota Louis
Sam Cofiner
Wiying
Figent
Charla Gren
Fred Musholignd
Selbac
St. Florenen Raowes
Deaane
Atc
Virginia baseball league in deadlock over presidency
A secret Lynchburg meeting failed to resolve the Virginia State League leadership dispute. Williams refuses to step down while Whittaker supporters push for a compromise candidate as Roanoke and other clubs back Whittaker. January meeting expected to decide if a new president will be named.
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Washington
Lynchburg
W. B. Brad
Rirhmond
RB. Wilkinson
Jynchboro
C. B. Williams
Roanoke
Willams
Richmond
Danville
J. W. Whittaker
Slecter
League
Williams
Williama
Heanoke
Norfolk
Petersburg
Wiilama
Whittaker
Timnd
Nei Jther
Witman promises surprise as Outlaw League forms
Reading, December 31 Willam Ab bott Witman president of the United States Baseball League says a surprise awaits those doubting the new league. Cities already entering include New York Brooklyn Richmond Reading with more seeking admission from Newark Baltimore Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Buffalo. Premiers and grounds will be prepared in most cities, Philadelphia pressing for a franchise.
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Reading
Willam Abbott Witman
United States Baseball League
New York
Brooklyn
Richmond
Newark
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Philadelphia
New Outfielder for Giants From Minor Leagues
New York dated report says Bill Luby a 6 foot 1⅛ inch 210 pound minor league outfielder will join the Giants and travel with early birds departing for Marlin in February. Luby formerly pitched, now outfield, with Hartford Springield and Northampton in the Connecticut League and managed Northampton in 1910. After Northanton folded he joined Haverhill and finished 1911 there. John M Ward’s move to retain Mike Donlin for Reaton likely spurred McGraw to acquire Luby.
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New York
Bill Luby
Giants
Marlin
Luby
Tuby
Hartford
Springsler
Northampton
Northamton
Haverhill
New England Leams
Ice Baseball Plan by Lake Erie Island Fans
Lake Erie Island fans plan an ice baseball league if the lake freezes enough to support a practical schedule. Teuma of Kelleys Island will represent island groups including North Bass Middle and Put-in-Bay. Norman Elfers of Kelleys Island is named president.
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Lake Erie Islands
Cleveland
Lake Erie Island
Lake Erie
Teuma
Kelleys
North Bass
Bay Islands
Norman Elfers
Kelleys Island
Kelley's Island
Columbus Signs Veteran Player to Ball Club
Secretary Quinn of the Columbus American Association baseball club announces the signing of Rudy Hulswitz, a veteran second baseman. Manager Friel plans to use the votetar at second base. Hulswitz, who played 9 games last season for Louisville, batted 313 and led second basemen in fielding.
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Columbus
Ghia
Des. 2
Quinn
Columbus American Assocatin Baseball Club
Rudy Hulswitt
Friel
Hulswitz
Louisville
Nelson Gets Decision In 20 Round Battle At West Side Club
Battling Nelson edged Jack Redmond of St. Paul by decision after a slow start that saw Redmond dominate rounds seven and eight. Nelson opened in the ninth with strong stomach and body punches, forcing Redmond to back away and clinch toward the final bell in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Nelson
Jack Redmond
St. Paul
West Side Athletic Club
Redmond
Featherweight title bout tops Orient boxing at City Hall
In Hongkong boxing thrives as Americans hear of Oriental fights at City Hall. A recent featherweight title match pitted Iran Bux, holder, against Private Potter of Britain’s marines, with Potter winning on points in a fifteen round bout. A purse of 1000 dollars was pledged at ringside for a separate challenge by Sea-Tan Stadson of the British navy against Bill Lewis.
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Hongkong
Ctiua
Orient
Hudson
Lewis
City Hall
Iran Bux
Ltle
Potter
Anish
One Referee With Nerve in New York Boxing Bout
In a Fordon A C contest Sam Lewis stirred the spotlight by docking Marty Brown in the ninth for holding Willie Beecher in clinches. The boxing commission praised his break clean rule while fans backed Lewis. Infighting and kidney blows drew the association’s ire but Lewis received loud applause for his decisive stand.
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New York
Usc
Sam Lewis
Lmelight
Fordon A.C
Sam
Marty Brown
Willie Beecher
State Boxing Commissian
Lewis
Sampson Bout Draws Near in Boston Wrestling Scene
Americus of Americus Baltimore returns home to train for his January 4 match with Samson the German giant. He lost to Burns in a hack handicap bout but says he remains popular and ready to take on larger foes. He weighs about 240 pounds and predicts a strong challenge against Samson, asserting fans expect victory.
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Dec
Gycione
Burns
Boston
Gus Schoenlsin
Americus
Theguilbard
Samson
Burna
Amerious
Bameon
Fear Capital Entries Bolac Picked To Run Fourie
Baltimore December 3 Although Danny Miller of the General M.A. of this city is the favorite in the ten mile race at the Baltimore Cross Country Club at Ricetrie park tomorrow Lentzies are tearea. Elphinstone, Hiphinstone, Hitcshew and others are listed as strong contenders with expert predictions naming finish order and potential upsets in this cross country event.
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Tex
Americus
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Barmey Schreiber
Juarez
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BI Anderson
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Vera
Oldeo Ruby
Serenade
Zulu
Kolslug Alna
Washington Cross-Country Club
Holland and
Hullfish
Baltimore
Danny Miller
Washington
Elphinstone
Louis Hitcshew
Danny Milter
Central
M.C. Au
Henry
B.C. CC
Lanis R. Bitoshew
B. Helac
Wastingood
Socepli
Joe Bioel
Steve Gaule
B. We. Bailman
Meune
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Onarranhed
Thertas Georra
McKenna
St. Andrews
Siatlon Piispa
Rickard backs Bombardier Wells as white hope for champion
Tex Rickard, promoter of the Johnson Jeffries bout, declares Bombardier Wells the best heavyweight and notes a white challenger is needed to defeat Johnson. He cites Wells's potential but says a year or more is required to develop. He recalls Carl Morris and dismisses current black contenders as unlikely matchups.
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New York
Bombardier Wells
Tex Rickard
Nevada
Rickard
Goldfield
Wells
Fickard
Carl Morris
Carl
Flynn
Joe Jeanette
Sam Langford
Dafaerena
Johnson
Tex
Vigilanta and Al-Star' Set For Union League Park Game
Vigilanta and the Al-Star eleven prepare to meet at Union League Park this afternoon after yesterday's postponement due to wet grounds. Vigilants, three-time independent champions, seek to extend their dominance as Echolaetic aims for revenge. Referee Harry Dodd to start the main game at 3 PM, with Hall-Stars facing Waverly earlier at 1:90.
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Tuclon League Park
Owlax
Alood
Vigilantas
Echolaetic
Harry Dodd
Hall- Stars
Teckla
Waverly
Marion Club Must Suffer Free Agents Declared
National Base Ball Commission backs National Board in declaring twelve Marion club players free agents for unpaid salaries from last season. Claims total 1099 dollars, with debts charged to Marion territory until paid. Commission also orders Marion to reimburse New York NL club 20 cents for Meehan’s release.
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Ite
National Commission
Marlon
New York
National League
Meehan
Williams Arrives for World Racquet Championship Match
Charles Williams, the Melbourne professional racquet champion, has arrived in New York to train for a world championship match against George Standing, the United States professional champion, set at the New York Racquet and Tennis Club on Saturday January 6. Williams, who won the title last spring by defeating Jamsetji of Bombay Tadix, is regarded as one of the world's top racquet players.
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Washington Fers
New York
Charles Willams
George Standing
United States
Willams
Jamsetjli
Bombay
Tadix
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