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Baseball news from Cleveland outlines opening schedules for the National and American Leagues with April dates set for Philadelphia at Houston Brooklyn at New York and more. Umpire assignment changes are described with alternate days in the American League and base-only judging in the National League. McAleer is recalled to resolve player contract disputes including those linked to Gilger.
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Tom Longboat to Race 15 Miles at Convention Hall
Indian runner Tom Longboat, fresh from defeating Dorando, is slated to race 15 miles against rival Jay in Washington's Convention Hall on January 3. The event will feature six-mile laps with Capt. Dawarde of the National Guard organizing the match and securing top local contenders. Longboat plans to arrive soon to supervise track setup before facing Alfred Shrubb, then return to Washington to train for the longer run.
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Gessler Chosen Captain of Boston Red Sox 1908
Harry H Gessler of Indiana Pa former Columbus star and right fielder for the Boston Americans has been named captain for 1908 by Manager Lake after consultations with President Taylor. Gessler replaces the previously unofficial lead role, bringing aggressive leadership and smart handling to the team if the material supports success.
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Sporting Comment on Boxing and Ring Prospects
The piece analyzes boxing figures and potential matchups, noting rivalries involving known pugilists and their chances in a ring with new glove rules. It discusses infighting, weight limits, and the impact of rule changes on fight outcomes and fighter strategies.
Turner Adamson Tonight at National Guard Gym
Turner and Adamson, both Lynchburg wrestlers, meet again at the National Guard gymnasium in their return bout. Adamson won the previous match though the result was not decisive for either. The event has generated favorable comment and a large attendance is anticipated.
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Georgetown Track Freshmen Boost Sought for Southern Honors
Georgetown adds Flavin from Concord High School to bolstering sprinters and hurdlers while Captain Fred Gibbs recovers from a shoulder injury. Montgomery Sitterding and Kingley join as new track recruits as coach Mulligan tunes for Johns Hopkins meet and aims at Southern titles.
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Papke Denied $10,000 Life Insurance After Ring Loss
Special to The Washington Fest from Hot Springs Arkansas reports Billy Papke, grieving after losing his middleweight title, was denied a $10,000 life and accident insurance policy. The company's agent cites heart weakness, saying he cannot discuss details. Papke's heart is weak and the denial stands.
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Dorando preps for long race with Gorey in
Special to The Washington Post reports Italian runner Dorando Pietri training at a relaxed pace four days before the 26 mile event. He runs about an hour on track alternate days at CA 4 gym with occasional outdoor sprints alongside Mike Dontin. He is near weight and untroubled by the looming challenge, coached by his brother rather than a formal camp.
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Government to Ban Infighting and Gloves Under Six Ounces
Sydney announces a prohibition on infighting and the use of gloves under six ounces in all future boxing contests. Legislation will be introduced, and police are empowered to enforce the regulation in the interim.
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Parker Bridget High-Grade Suits and Overcoats Offer
An advertisement promises Parker Bridget suits and overcoats at savings of a fourth or more. It touts three to five months of wear ahead and reserves for next season, claiming every garment is a P.E. specially made product with distinctive model and pattern.
Kilroy Claim Disallowed by Baseball Commission
Cincinnati January 18 Orville Kilroy’s claim for 266 from the Toronto club was disallowed by the national baseball commission because the national association board has not yet ruled on the case Kilroy had also sought free-agent status The commission said it will not review until the original jurisdiction board acts and passes on the evidence.
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Favorites Fare Badly At Oakland as Rain Worsens Track
Special to The Washington Post from San Francisco reports ten days of rainfall left the Oakland track mud clogged. Only the top mud runners could navigate the surface, while favorites struggled though attendance rose on a gloomy off day. St Francis shared favoritism with Deutschland at 7 to 1 in the last race, the only winning public choice. Geranda dominated the juvenile, and Pan de Gro won the fifth race in a wide gap for a substantial stable commission. The meet featured six furlongs to sellings and a Futurity column with multiple notable runners.
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Training Table Debate at Georgetown Law School
Georgetown University players face practice conflicts as law students demand a training table to ease meal and lecture conflicts. Law department leaders argue access to athletics drains time and finances, proposing a dedicated training table to keep top players and team talent from leaving Georgetown teams. The executive committee will decide at the next meeting.
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Boston Releases Players After Reserve Drawdown
President Dovey of the Boston National League announced four reserve players released for 1969. William Esvick, drafted from Kansas City last fall, returned to his old club. Dan McCann released to Milwaukee. JJ Hanalan released to the Philadelphia Nationals. James Lavender, drafted from Holyoke last fall, disposed of to the Providence Eastern League team.
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Stahl Faces Boston Silence Keeps Star Player
Boston sports page reports Jake Stahl intends to retain star outfielder Stahl amid persistent trade rumors. Multiple races and entries in Santa Anita style stakes list unset results while fans await official word on Stahl’s status with the Red Sox.
Winners of the racing card across Oakland Los Angeles New Orleans
Race results list multiple race outcomes with winners and odds from Oakland Palo Alto Los Angeles New Orleans tracks. Names include Goladino Estella G Lord Rossington Pan de Oro St Francis Rieta Klora Carthage Orbicular Lord Stanhope Escalante Pegassus Morning Light La Salle Adesso Mr Knapp Ed Tracy Dolly Bullman Siskin Big Hand Jetela War l Bd racy Haughty Pat Orma Time 12645 HR McLeod Calabash My Love Ben Walmsley Elora Helman Oswald Dora Payne JD Hervey Counsel F Credit etc.
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Jeffries Speed Good As Ring Return Sets Philadelphia Clash
New York January 18 reports arrange a Jeffries comeback to meet Johnson in Philadelphia next month with Langford in London if he defeats Longboat. Alfred Shrubb eyes a Twenty Weeks booking at 20 pounds weekly for a Madison Square Garden marathon clash with Tom Longboat on January 26.
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Mudlarks Favored In Rum Heavy New Orleans Track
Heavy track at Suburban Park in New Orleans favors mudlarks with three favorites winning. La Balle repeats prior strong form in the first race for selling five furlongs, while Morning Light and LaSalle lead victories in later six furlong events among 3-year-olds and up. Other contenders Blue Ben Adessa and LMM Behert also featured in respective seconds and thirds.
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Comiskey balks at 30000 salary for Jones
Chicago White Sox owner Charles Comiskey disputes Fielder Jones demanding 30000 a year. Comiskey says Jones may not return as manager and other candidates exist to fill the role. He praises Jones as a great outfielder but rejects the high salary talk.
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Savannah Races Report with Multiple Events and Odds
In Savannah results several races feature 2 year olds and up. Dolly Bullman driven by Farrell won the first race with Enelar at 8 to 1, Saint Abe Ira second, Time 10.395. The SFCOMD race saw Fouckful win with Ray Thompson second, Time 2:15. The third race awarded Big Hand the purse with Autumn Flower second and Counter Cand third. Fourth race Bosom Friend led, Bosom Friend finished first with Arawaka and Revery among others. Fifth race Away led Turions Away, Marine and Civian Forge among others placed. Time details include 1:52, 1:04, and 1:18 for various legs.
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Two bookmakers convicted under Locke law in New Orleans
Sperial to The Washington Post reports Placide Frigeria and RM Sheffield were convicted in the criminal district court for violating the new Locke law which bans bookmaking and open gambling except individual betting at race tracks. The test case stemmed from December sixteen at City Paris to define bookmaking, allegedly promoted by Edward Corrigan, principal stockholder in the New Orleans Greana Jockey Club owner of City Park.
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Willie Ryan Quits In Bout With Oscar Marin
Special in The Washington Post reports Willie Ryan quits after the third round against Oscar Marin of Philadelphia claiming a right hand injury. The bout was even until the stoppage and the exact cause remains unclear despite the injury claim.
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