Pirates to trim payroll before spring training
Pittsburg dispatch reports manager Fred Clarke will not take more than thirty players to the South next spring, aiming to cut payroll. E J Anderson nicknamed Goat and catcher Harry Smith are marked for waiver, with Anderson likely to join the minors. Donovan Ikea urges paying $1600 for Anderson, while Charley Alperman joins the Brooklyns after healing ankle.
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Spertar
Washington Post
Pittsburg
Pirates
Fred Clarke
Barney Dreyfusa
E. J. Anderson
Goat
Harry Smith
Andersen
Brooklyn
Charley Alperman
Brooklyns
Thompsons Rules Craft Grows at Washington College Field
Mike Thompson former Georgetown University star trains daily at Washington College Field to sharpen officiating. He paces off five yards and judges scrimmage distance with eye and tape, impressing townsfolk who verify measurements. His quick decisions and eye for fouls earn praise as he prepares for major games this season.
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Mike Thompson
Georgetown University
Chestertown
Mike
Beades
Washington
Nike
Tm Nh
Washington College
Feld
Agelieus
Bib Edwards Sani Leita
Eich
Verie
Ideler
Thompson
Thompson T
Thortught
Troop F Triumphs Over Fendall Cadets In Gym Game
Troop F of the Thirteenth Cavalry defeated the Fendall Cadets 29 to 7 in the gym at Fort Myer Va. The Troopers showed brilliant play and improved teamwork in what was the last basketball season and a very successful campaign.
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Curteenth Cavalry
Fendall
Ert Myer Va
Troop Flyr
Fas Wendall Cadets
Goucher
Union Maagland
McHale Fletnor
Murphy
Johnson
Hunting and fishing notes amid seasonal closures and notable figures
The article outlines hunting and fishing activity as the season closes in Virginia and nearby states, noting holiday game in the Chesapeake region, quail in North Carolina, and big bags by notable figures like President Cleveland. It recalls notable anglers and politicians, mentions eastern streams openings, and reports on bass catches, trout stocking, and club activities including the Eastern Branch Gun Club’s upcoming shoot and elections.
Deer in Rock Creek Park proposal abandoned after safety concerns
The plan to introduce deer to Rock Creek Park was dropped after investigators found that bucks could become aggressive toward people. The Fish and Game Association will attend the annual meeting with a dinner and a noted speaker on game and fish protection.
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Rock Creek Park
Cecil French
Europe
Ernco
Africa
Fish and Game Association
Cubs May Train at Vicksburg for 1908 Campaign
Special to the Washington Press reports Cubs manager Frank Chance will announce spring training in Vicksburg Mississippi. President Murphy favors Vicksburg as the site to mold the world champions for their 1908 campaign.
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Washington
Chicago
Jan
Frank Chaney
Cubs
Murphy
Selma
Ala
Vickyburg
Mississippi City
Davey City
Thomas Aldrich Barrett
Wilkesbarre
Tigers
Ed Reusbach
Miner Brown
Cub
Pennsylvania
Ailkesbarre
Change in Schedule of W. S. Ry trains
Important notice announces schedule changes for three W. S. Ry trains effective Monday January 6. For full details consult the corrected schedule dated or contact Ticket Agents for information.
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W. S. Ry
Brooklyn Club Plans Major Ball Park Improvements
Special to The Washington Post Brooklyn N Y Jan 6 Before leaving for Cincinnati President Charles H Ebbets of the Brooklyn club announced extensive improvements at Ebbets Field for 1908 Infield and outfield rough spots will be filled stands extended with a 25 cent seat along the left field fence and a new entrance for 50 cent seats Other changes will be made on the opposite side of the grounds The club escaped censure at the NL meeting but Ebbets plans to improve the invading players quarters and the Dovonanites clubhouse The seating expansion aims at a more equitable arrangement for fans and management.
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Washington Post
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Charles H. Ebbets
Brooklyn Club
Superbas
First Street
Ebbets
Donovanites
Unclear Names List at New Orleans and Beyond
A fragmented OCR item lists numerous proper nouns including places such as New Orleans Oakland Seattle Los Angeles and entities like Florid Gon Dor Hamilton Listerine Third Ball Claiborne Manes with several personal names. The text lacks a coherent narrative or clear event.
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New Orleans
Firmament
Florida
Gon
Honta
Dor Hamilton
Debar
Creel
Thomas Calhoun
Listerine
Third Ball
Ketchemike
Ed Kane
Arrow Swift
Handzarra
Charlo Eastman
Goldprod
Lady Vincent
Clara Hurop
Louiss MacKartan
Oakland
Bantam
Huachuca
Mania 8
Heroes
Bravoure
Last Go
Patola
Coppi
Seattle
Funnyside
Cromoboi
Huerfano
Triumphant
Boloman
Herodotus
Banposs
Fulletta
Los Angeles
Toupee
Confederate
Mattie Russell
Valjean
Traftc
Chippewa
Blondy
Harry Scott
Stenley Fay
Preon
Orllene
Jecund
Fhillgoe
Gorgaletti
Otwell
Patriotic
Margie D
MAY LEAVE MINNESOTA GREAT KICKER TO JOIN DARTMOUTH
Friends of Capron the Minnesota University star drop kicker announce his plan to transfer to Dartmouth next year. He says Minnesota dissatisfaction prompts a move and may start kicking for Dartmouth second eleven next fall though not eligible for the Dartmouth team until fall 1909. Capron is regarded as a superb goal kicker capable of remarkable angles from inside the 50 yard line.
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Washington
Indianapolis
Ind
Capron
University of Minnesota
Dartmouth
Minnesota
Western College
Hickman Threatens Quit Baseball Over Toledo Transfer
Charley Hickman, the hard hitting outfielder, says he will quit baseball forever if the Naps send him to Toledo. He arrived from Dunkirk Pa and said his heart is in Cleveland and he would rather play there than in any town. He refused to play under Armour’s management and will quit if Cleveland attempts a farm assignment.
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Charley Hickman
Cleveland
Chicago Americans
Toledo
Hickman
Dunkirk
Armour
Providence Leads in Team Batting and Race Entries Close
Providence tops team batting with .261 while Toronto and Buffalo trail. The Coney Island Jockey Club Stakes for three year olds at a mile and one half closes January 15, touted as a major event replacing the American Derby. Boxing notes report Moran Attell title dispute and Driscoll Robson plans with Bowker challenges ahead in England and possible American visit.
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Los Angeles
St. Horne
Confederate
Master Lester
Golden Wave
J. R. Laughrey
Choisteress
Toupee
Giovanni Balerio the Arrowed
Arvania
John Lyle i
Nada
Monaco Maid
Bail
Black Mate
Cataline
Upward Rae Furl
Tevoldinero
Dan Roxe
Standish
Tampass
Fred Mater
Santella-Anarora
Valjeanus Cotter Pringes
Ch. Montana Ister
Agno Martin Russell
Bold
B. T
Repolute-feroness Fapper
Imtts
Harry Scott
Timothy Wen
Joste
Uippesa
Waterbury
Grileno
Stanley Fay
Harcourt Stray
Velmio C
Anaurat
Albion
Margia_D
Artio Bspy
Black Domino
Villanido
Lady Powell
Cheridahi
Otwell
Patriotic
Oakland
Horne
Harr
Dak Wilson
Bankara
Sycamore
Manila
Sott
George
Dangerous Giria
Mrs Matthews
Queen Alamo
Huachuca
Jack Patno Tod Emma G
Bravoure
Mannce
Buly Myer
Reena W
Wilmore
Herives
Marymar
Alo Micaela
Ornate
Winnakee
Seattle
Patois
Mabel Fountain
Coppitt
England
Sellin
Macbeth -Art
Huerfano
Chalk Hedrick
Captain Hale
Funnyalde
Sea Air
Isabelita
Providence
Coney Inland Jockey Club
Coney Island Jockey Club
Frank Gill
Local Martinsburg Star Signs With Detroit Club
Martingsburg West Virginia amateur star Dutch Sterzer has signed with the Detroit American League team for the coming season. A left handed pitcher and Technical High School product, he was highly recommended to Manager Jennings by Col James F Thompson, Martinsburg team manager. Sterzer has pitched for Martinsburg Atlantic club and for clubs in Sunday school and Marquette leagues, drawing strong notices over the past two seasons.
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Circulationerast Imight
Sterzer
Martinsburg
W. Va
Jennings
James F. Thompson
Martinsburg Cea
Thompson
Bil Kay
Technical High School
Hiss
West Virginia
Atlantic
Johnny Salb
Capital
Marquette
Zisere
Inealans
McAleer rules out Stone trade to Boston
In Youngstown Ohio on January 5 James McAleer manager of the St. Louis American League club stated he would not trade outfielder George Stone. He said the hub club lacks enough players and Stone will remain with St. Louis, denying any deal.
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Specte
Washington Post
Youngstown
Ohio
George Stone
James McAleer
St. Louis
Stone
Echoes of the Diamond and Offseason Moves
Chesbio vows to keep the spitball as long as it helps him win. The squeeze play origin debate irks Arthur Irwin and George Stallings. Jimmy Collins asserts knee strength to guard Athletics third base next season. Burnham trades Bill Carrick for Win Kellum, while Billy Hogg and other topics drift from season end.
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Chesbio
Arthur Irwin
George Stallings
Jimmy Collins
Athletics
Baseball Franchise Dramas Stirring in 1900s Circles
Sporting notes report Galveston Bangor Jacksonville Seattle and Magdalena Bay seeking spots in Rube Waddell’s outbaw league and predict strong odds for the venture. Bob Fitzsimmons’ condition worsens as he eyes Tommy Ryan, while New York cites demand for tablecloths. The South readies for big league player influx and 41 schedule makers plan Fourth of July home dates for 16 clubs. Walter Camp names an All American not Yale. Moir nicknamed the Scotchman ahead of Burns fight. In Chicago Louisville may lose control of its franchise. Stallings presses for Kentucky’s sale. price discussions range up to 100000, with expectations around 16000 to 20000 if sold. Stallings, a noted baseball figure, previously ran Detroit and owned Buffalo. He faces health issues and uncertain ownership.
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Galveston
Bangor
Jacksonville
Seattle
Magdalena Bay
Rube Waddell
Bob Fitzsimmons
Tommy Ryan
New York
South
Washington Post
Chicago
Louisville
George Tebeau
George Stallings
Buffalo Club
Stallings
Chation
Ban Tebeau
Johnson
Tebegu
Kentucky
Febeau
American Association
Detroit
Buffalo
Isbell Likely to Return to White Sox Rather Than Retire
Friends of Frank Isbell urge the veteran second baseman to abandon retirement and rejoin the Chicago White Sox for another season. They argue it would strengthen a strong club and improve pennant prospects, though his wife’s ill health may affect the decision and complicate a Chicago return.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Frank Isbell
White Sox
Tsbell
Wichita
Isbell
Jones
South Side Grounds
Major leagued salary talk and Mrs Smith bowling record
A Western writer notes financial stringency may push major leagues to drop second base to save salaries. The Washington Post reports Hackensack bowler Mrs James Smith rolled a record 231 for the season, following a week with 384 189 and 194, adding to her string of prizes. The season high score in New York and Brooklyn is 228 by Mrs Lester.
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Nick Altroch
Washington Post
New York
James Smith
Hackensack
Harvard to Row Navy Midshipmen on Severn
Harvard announces a racing schedule change with a crew race against the Navy midshipmen on the Severn at Annapolis set for April 22 replacing the usual Columbia event. The Harvard baseball team will also base at Annapolis and likely face the Navy in one or more games.
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Cambridge
Maes
Harvard
Navy
Annapolis
Severn
Columbia
Camera Club Exhibition Opens in Walter Building
The Capital Camera Club returns to remodeled rooms at 1010 F Street NW for an exhibit of prints from the Philadelphia Camera Club and Wen dell C Cortell of Boston. Viewing hours are Wednesday and Thursday 8 to 10 p.m. The display reflects an exchange network with clubs in Baltimore Boston Portland Me Buffalo Chicago Akron and Pittsburgh.
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Capital Camera Club
Walter Building
F Street
Northwest
Philadelphia Camera Club
Wendell C. Cortell
Boston
Europe
Philadelphia
Capital Club
Baltimore
Portland
Buffalo
Chicago
Akron
Ohio
Pittsburg
Amateur Photographic Club
William F. Peabody
Deserted Junior Republic fugitives arrested in city
Policeman Canfield of the Sixth precinct arrested George Thornton and Harry Richmond, both sixteen, as fugitives from the Junior Republic. They are at the House of Detention. Thornton had five months left in juvenile court placement. Richmond arrived four weeks ago amid trouble. Officials say both roved after leaving the school Saturday. relatives and republic officials have been notified, with likely return to the institution today.
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Canfield
George Thornton
Harry Richmond
Republic
Thornton
Hemming
Twelfth Street
Richmond
Hibernians Install Officers at Red Men’s Hall
Division No. 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians installs officers led by District President P H Sheehy. Hugh F Harvey becomes president with Joseph A Daly, T F Cook, J J Flanagan, and P Jal Carr in key roles. Dr Stafford mourned as a valued Catholic citizen and patriot in resolutions adopted by the group.
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Stafford
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Red Men's Hall
P. H. Sheehy
Hugh F. Harvey
Joseph A. Daly
T. F. Cook
J. J. Flanagan
P Jal Carr
P. T. Moran
Dr. Stafford
Dr.Stafford
Catholic Church
Washington
Hotels list of guests by city and hotel
A long OCR list names guests and locations by city and hotel. Individuals include Edwarda and wife at Baltimore, Patterson and wife in Baltimore, plus numerous travelers in Boston Chicago Philadelphia New York City and other cities through Pittsburgh Richmond Alabama Arkansas Illinois Louisiana Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri New Jersey New York State North Carolina Ohio Illinois Ohio includes Porto Rico.
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L F Edwarda
Metropolitan Patterson
St. James
Boston
H L. Smuhnick
H F. Collins
Raleigh
Chicago
Morton H. Eddy
Willard G. J Linskey
National
H Moriie
Philadelphta
Frederick Moody
Ralaigh
W H Johnson
Metropoltan
William C. Alexander
New York City
D T Smith
PJ. McCarroll
AL MacMorri
Rol Aubrey
Metropolitan
G Leoffler
Richmond
LPA Hine
Alabama
G. B Crowe
Birmingham
Arkansas
Frank M. Thompson
Texarkana
Ebbe
J. H Yuckley
Live Rock
Illinois
R. D. Clarke
Peoria
New Willard
Miss
A. L. Gillett
Elkhart
Arlington
Louisiana
H. H. Ha
New Orleans
New Wilard
Massachusetts
L. G. Straus
Northampton
Michican
R . Redfern
Alonzo T. Eninganawite
Betfoit
Minnesota
William R Begg
St. Paul
B Drake
M C. Lightner
F. D Lightner
Releigh
Missouri
H_ F_ Hopper, St. Louis, New Willard Mrs H. G. Rutherford
Columbia
Ebb'tt
New Jersey
E. C. Pier
Newark
New York State
C. W. Tuttle
C. A Hadselier
Auburn
North Carolina
S. B. Bright
Charlotte
Ohig
A. M Bates
Cleveland
Arthur Gemunder
Columbus
W Aubrey Thomas
Niles
Pennsylvania
C. E. Hazelton
Bradford
J Robbins
F Robbins
Withesbarre
Tennessee
Cordell Hull
Carthage
B. Williams
Nashville
Ebbitt
WR Pless
Knoxville
Higgs
Virginia
George L. Hart
Roanoke
J. D. Case
Norfolk
Washington
E. C. Macdonald
Spokane
West Virginia
I. Hepkin
Berkeley Springs
Porto Rico
Lee Nizon
San Juan
Rlegs
Leever seeks Central League franchise in bid for city
South Bend reports Sam Leever of Pittsburgh officially applied for a Central League franchise. President F R Carson would not name the city, but Grand Rapids is suspected. Leever remains a strong National League pitcher, and question persists whether Dreyfuss would release him or want the farm setup for Pittsburgh.
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Washington
South Bend
Ind
Sam Leever
Pittsburg
F. R.carson
Carson
Leever
Grand Rapids
Dreyfuss
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National Sporting Club of London
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