Pirates to cut payroll and ship players to minors
Pittsburg reports Manager Fred Clarke plans to trim the Pirates roster before next week’s end, keeping no more than thirty men for spring. E. J. Anderson nicknamed Goat and catcher Harry Smith are marked for waivers as Brooklyn may pursue Anderson, with Donovan Ikea advocating a $1600 price to secure him for 1908. Charley Alperman declares his injured ankle will not hinder next season.
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Spertar
Washington Post
Pittsburg
Pirates
Fred Clarke
Barney Dreyfusa
E. J. Anderson
Goat
Harry Smith
Andersen
Brooklyn
Charley Alperman
Brooklyns
Thompson sets football refereeing pace at Washington College
Mike Thompson, formerly of Georgetown University, trains daily at Washington College field to sharpen judging distances for football officiating. He paces five yards, then measures by eye, wowing Chestertown locals as he refines calls under college game conditions.
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Washington College
Thompson
Mike Thompson
Georgetown University
Chestertown
Mike
Beades
Washington
Nike
Tm Nh
Feld
Agelieus
Bib Edwards Sani Leita
Eich
Verie
Ideler
Thompson T
Thortught
Troop F Cavalry Defeats Fendall Cadets 29 to 7
Troop F of the fourteenth Cavalry defeated the Fendall Cadets in the gym at Fort Myer Va by 29 to 7. The game showed strong plays from both sides with Troop F displaying notable improvement in teamwork and ending the basketball season on a high note.
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Fendall Cadets
Curteenth Cavalry
Fendall
Ert Myer Va
Troop Flyr
Fas Wendall Cadets
Goucher
Union Maagland
McHale Fletnor
Murphy
Johnson
Hunting and fishing notes from Virginia and adjacent states
A weather-locked hunting season ends in Virginia and nearby states. Reports cover quail and duck shooting, notable hunters like Col. James M. Viren and former President Cleveland, and anecdotes of fishing success on the Potomac and Patuxent shores. Mentioned are officials, clubs, and charity fishings, with openings and events slated for January and later in the season.
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Virginia
Irginia
Gome
Maryland
North
South Carolina
Caro 14
Prince
James ML Vireen
Wright
District Supreme Court
Linda
Chesapeake Bay
Grover Cleveland
Admiral Evans
Carolina
Cleveland
Patuxent River
Ike Popper
Chesapeake Beach
Avery
Mr. Popper
Wildlife, hunting lore, and a rising hotel project
A report covers deer introduction debate in Rock Creek Park, wildlife collectors and private game displays in the city, and schemes to move the Conner House hotel higher with steel racks. It notes illegal quail shipments, clever smuggling tricks, and regional game interest leaders as Dr. Cecil French and Col. Ceci share hunting histories and ideas.
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Rock Creek Park
Cecil French
Europe
Ernco
Africa
Cubs Choose Vicksburg for 1920 Spring Training
Special to Washington Post reports Cubs manager Frank Chance to set spring training spot soon with President Murphy endorsing Vicksburg Mississippi as the base to condition the champions for their 1920 campaign. A three act drama on the World Series by Thomas Aldrich Barrett has been submitted to Murphy for backing.
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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 changes in the schedule of W S Ry trains effective Monday January 6. For details see corrected schedule of that date or call Ticket Agents for information.
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W. S. Ry
Ball Park Upgrades Planned by Brooklyn Club for 1908
Brooklyn club president Charles H. Ebbets announced plans to improve Ebbets Field before the 1908 season. Infield and outfield rough spots will be filled, stands extended, and new entrances added for 50 cent seats. Improvements aim for better seating equity and enhanced facilities for both fans and players.
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Washington Post
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Charles H. Ebbets
Brooklyn Club
Superbas
First Street
Ebbets
Donovanites
Run Well Today Sets Aims In Mixed Race Card
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 Graphite Los Angeles Toupee Confederate Pretension Mattie Russell Valjean Traftc Chippewa Blondy Harry Scott Stenley Fay Preon Orllene Jecund Fhillgoe Gorgaletti Otwell Patriotic Margie D
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St. Horne
Confederate
Master Lester
Golden Wave
J. R. Laughrey
Choisteress
Toupee
Giovanni Balerio the Arrowed
Arvania
John Lyle i
Nada
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Bail
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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
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
Bantam
Mania 8
Heroes
Last Go
Patola
Coppi
Funnyside
Cromoboi
Triumphant
Boloman
Herodotus
Banposs
Fulletta
Mattie Russell
Valjean
Traftc
Chippewa
Blondy
Stenley Fay
Preon
Orllene
Jecund
Fhillgoe
Gorgaletti
Margie D
May Leave Minnesota Capron to Join Dartmouth Football
Friends of Capron, famed Minnesota University drop kicker, announce his plan to transfer to Dartmouth next year. Dissatisfaction with Minnesota noted. could be kicking for Dartmouth second eleven this fall though not eligible for varsity until fall 1909. Capron renowned for goals from any angle inside 50 yards.
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Washington
Indianapolis
Ind
Capron
University of Minnesota
Dartmouth
Minnesota
Western College
Hickman Threatens to Quit Baseball
Charley Hickman the hard-hitting outfielder says he will quit baseball if Cleveland sends him to Toledo. He arrived from Dunkirk Pa and stated his heart is in Cleveland and he would rather play there than in any town. He cited past conflicts with manager Armour and refused to play under his management.
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Charley Hickman
Cleveland
Chicago Americans
Toledo
Hickman
Dunkirk
Armour
Providence Leads In Team Batting And Local Stakes Close
Providence tops team batting at .261 while Toronto and Newark follow. Coney Island Jockey Club Stakes for three year olds, mile and a half, entries close January 15. Also boxing notes: Moran and Attell title scene with Driscoll and Robson set for London bout implications.
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Providence
Coney Inland Jockey Club
Coney Island Jockey Club
Frank Gill
England
Owen Moran
Abe Attell
Jim Driscoll
Spike Robson
National Sporting Club of London
Joe Bowker
Cockney Cohen
Driscoll-Robson
Driscoll
Robson
Bowker
America
Attell
Moran
Local Martinsburg star signs with Detroit club
West Virginia left hander Dutch Sterzer, a Martinsburg semipro veteran and Technical High School product, has reportedly signed with the Detroit American League team for the coming season. Highly recommended by Col. James F. Thompson to Manager Jennings, Sterzer last year starred for Martinsburg and earlier pitched for the Capital City Atlantic club and various Sunday school and Marquette league teams. The move will be welcomed by local fans and officials.
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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 Declares Stone Stay With St Louis Club
James McAleer manager of the St Louis American League team said firmly he would not trade George Stone. He noted there are not enough players in Boston to tempt Stone away and dismissed any transfer deal as not progressing. He emphasized he plans to keep Stone with St Louis.
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Specte
Washington Post
Youngstown
Ohio
George Stone
James McAleer
St. Louis
Stone
Echoes of the Diamond and Offseason Spatters
Chesbio vows to keep using the spitball citing its role in his big reputation and potential wins. The squeeze play origin debate heats up as Arthur Irwin and George Stallings grow frustrated. Jimmy Collins claims knee strength intact for next season with the Athletics at third base. Burnham trades Bill Carrick for Win Kellum amid chatter about Billy Hogg and other offseason movements. a letter writer chimes in on the tynewriter business.
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Chesbio
Arthur Irwin
George Stallings
Jimmy Collins
Athletics
Billy ’ Hogg
Puebby Peach
Billy
C. Webb Murphy
Tynewriter
Baseball Talks and Franchise Rumors Light Up The Nation
Sporting notes from Galveston to Magdalena Bay show teams seeking places in Waddell’s league amid vast chatter. Louisville’s future in the American Association hangs on a sale, with George Stallings eyeing the Louisville franchise for around twenty thousand dollars as he plots a return to baseball leadership.
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Galveston
Bangor
Jacksonville
Seattle
Magdalena Bay
Rube Waddell
Bob Fitzsimmons
Tommy Ryan
New York
South
Isbell Likely to Return to White Sox Next Season
Special to The Washington Post notes Frank Isbell may reconsider his retirement and rejoin the Chicago White Sox for one more season. Friends argue it would bolster the pennant hopes, though his wife’s poor health complicates a decision. If Isbell and Jones return, the White Sox could again contend for the title at South Side.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Louisville
George Tebeau
George Stallings
Buffalo Club
Stallings
Chation
Ban Tebeau
Johnson
Tebegu
Kentucky
Febeau
American Association
Detroit
Buffalo
Frank Isbell
White Sox
Tsbell
Wichita
Isbell
Jones
South Side Grounds
Western writer airs base salary plan for Major Leagues
A Western writer proposes eliminating second base to save salaries amid financial stringency. In New York on January 6 Mrs. James Smith of Hackensack bowled a season record with 231 in five games, following a strong week that included 384, 188, and 194. She has won many prizes. the season high in New York and Brooklyn stands at 228 by Mrs. Lester.
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Nick Altroch
Washington Post
New York
James Smith
Hackensack
Harvard to row midshipmen on Severn at Annapolis
Harvard announced it will row the Navy midshipmen on the Severn at Annapolis on April 22 replacing the Columbia race. This will be Harvard’s first rowing contest with the midshipmen. The baseball team will base at Annapolis and likely meet Navy in one or more games.
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Cambridge
Maes
Harvard
Navy
Annapolis
Severn
Columbia
Camera Club Exhibit Showcases International Prints
The Capital Camera Club resumes in Walter Building on F Street NW with prints from Philadelphia and a Boston collection by Wendell C. Cortell. Public viewing is invited Wednesday and Thursday 8 to 10 PM. The display highlights an exchange network including Baltimore Boston Portland Buffalo Chicago Akron and Pittsburgh with about fifty prints per club.
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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
Deser ted Junior Republic Boys Arrested in Detention
Policeman Canfield of the Sixth precinct arrested George Thornton and Harry Richmond both sixteen as fugitives from the Junior Republic. Thornton was committed five months ago. Richmond four weeks ago. They are held at the House of Detention as officials plan to return them to the institution. Thornton states he has a sister on Twelfth Street Northwest. The boys fled last Saturday and have roved the countryside while officials and relatives are notified.
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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 held the installation of new officers led by District President P. H. Sheehy at Red Men's hall. Officers include President Hugh F Harvey and Vice President Joseph A Daly. The group adopted resolutions praising Dr Stafford as a civic and church leader and slated honorary pallbearers for his funeral.
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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
Hotel guest list by city and name across multiple hotels
A long OCR fragment lists numerous guests by city and hotel in Baltimore Boston Chicago Philadelphia New York Raleigh Richmond Birmingham Texarkana Peoria Elkhart New Orleans Northampton Detroit St Paul Cleveland etc. with individual names and spouses including Mrs Charles Moody Miss Sarah Murdock J A Redpeley and many others, organized by hotel chains National Willard Metropol itan St James and Eb bitt t.
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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
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William C. Alexander
New York City
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PJ. McCarroll
AL MacMorri
Rol Aubrey
Metropolitan
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Richmond
LPA Hine
Alabama
G. B Crowe
Birmingham
Arkansas
Frank M. Thompson
Texarkana
Ebbe
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Live Rock
Illinois
R. D. Clarke
Peoria
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Miss
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Elkhart
Arlington
Louisiana
H. H. Ha
New Orleans
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Northampton
Michican
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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 Early Bid
In South Bend Indiana on January 5 the official word announced Sam Leever of Pittsburgh has filed for a Central League franchise. President F R Carson did not reveal the city name but Grand Rapids is favored. Dreyfuss may oppose, unless he views the move as a farm 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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