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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1912
Page
11
The article surveys boxing promotions and league rules affecting players and salaries, plus a Virginia Teague bid for league leadership. It notes a New York boxing commission grievance, a bowler meeting on city tournament setup, and a betting dispute over a match lasting twenty minutes.
Leopold wins the handicap feature from Arasey in a handy fashion, leading all the way and only lightly shaken in the final sixteenth. Marzo, an impressive filly, defeats a set of ordinary three-year-olds and Unipaced steadily climbs to victory. Flying Wolf posts a near track record with a fast pace, while races are suspended for rough riding and multiple penalties awarded.
The Mobile Baseball Association sold shortstop Newton, acquired from Yazoo City, to the Roanoke club in Virginia. Newton has shown promise as an infielder. Big Harness purses in Russia will distribute about $0,000 in winter harness sales.
Washington directors met to approve a new era plan including a 7000-seat left-field bleacher to ease congestion and boost revenue with dollar seats. They also bought more land along Boehrer Street to create multiple entrances and improve park circulation while trimming pass lists and maintaining current stockholder benefits.
The article notes Boston likely opens on April 1 at the new ground, with Washington and New York considerations for the season start. It discusses league finances, contract mailing for out of town players, salary increases, and plans to avoid hosting a game against the Giants on opening day.
The national baseball commission approved a new Class AA between the major leagues and Class A, with drafts and price changes for minor league players. Draft seasons shift to September 16, 194? and major league costs per player rise notably for Class AA and other levels. The rule also limits major league pay for probationary players and restricts exhibition games in minor towns without capseat approval.
New York January reports say Mike Murphy the famed trainer is not quitting his Pennsylvania post He is currently resting at Browns Mill New Jersey Pines with two Yale friends and plans to return to training at the season start in Teaneck He insists he will resume duties and remains hopeful about his health despite rumors.
Boston January 4 The Boston American League Baseball Club organized with James R McAleer of Washington as president Robert McRoy treasurer and former President John Taylor vice president Gen Charles H Taylor of Boston and J If Turner as attorney. President McAleer said scouts would be reduced and Boston would have but one romen on the payroll, necessitating the discharge of none of the present men. Joseph Quirk will act as trainee for the team.
Sach Curley Flynn manager said the formal agreement for the Johnson versus Ligan fight will be signed tomorrow and the exact date between now and Saly 4 will be announced within ten days.
District league notes indicate Salt Lake financiers will choose Windward or Metropolis for the Ney bout after talks with Johnson Curley. Flynn fight agreement reportedly to be signed Saturday. details of arrangements with McVey expected next week ahead of formal acceptance.
Marcel Morceau sailed for France on New Year day after a personal setback involving Jack Deening. He plans strenuous training abroad with four matches against Willis Lewis before facing fans in France, where Wille draws big crowds. Morceau expects substantial francs to ease his sorrow as the next foreigner, likely Bombardier Wella, may soon arrive.
Hegarty favors spring practice and will confer with Coach Dailey as Georgetown aims to rebuild with new material. Predicted favorites includeBoston prospects from local high schools and New England athletes, with early work expected to shape the Greyhounds for the upcoming season.
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