Salaries in baseball era reshaped by wartime boosts
Sporting Comment discusses how wartime salary boosts in Major League Baseball affected player pay and teams. It notes that postwar contracts fell back, with stars like Teddy Wallace and others facing reduced offers while teams retrench. The piece examines labor dynamics, peacetime figures, and lingering pressure from owner structures on player earnings.
Royals Rout Intercity Rivals in League Matches
In the intercity contests between the Baltimore fast Criterions and the Washington Royals, the locals won nine of twelve games across five man three man doubles and individual events. Campbell and Talhott of the Royals lost the opening three man match but won the remaining two, while Marshall led the Royals in the individual. Final scores and event details accompany the district duckpin league scoreboard.
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Thirty seven Teams Enter City Bowling Tournament
A crowded field of thirty seven teams will enter the second annual bowling tournament of the Cis Association opening Monday at Palace alleys. Teams include the Bureaus Fat Men Interiors and Snengers with five man squads. delegates named for Washington to Cincinnati join Pop Meyers and others to finalize preliminaries. Matches will feature two man doubles and two divisions with schedules to be announced for local events.
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Ulew
Twoerrin Fewims
Ninty
Sug O
Pop Meyers
Whali
WW. Chase
TL. Ludwig
Georg Livingston
George T. Cox
Hol. Deva
Touri Nes
Washington
Cincinnati
Ob. G. George Sands
Joe Hardle
Beye
Pop! Meyers
Cris A. F Hess
J. Cooper
James “Elves
Bureaus
Fat Men
Quint
Meyers
McKinney Defeats Thomas in Segted Checkers Match
In a segmented checkers contest, McKinney defeated Thomas in a single game with ten games total. Two draws occurred. McKinney is regarded as a strong player in the district and issues Solenge for any number of games.
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McKinney
Thomas
Favorites Fare Badly Levy Hits Ring For $10000
Western bookmaker Levy cashes in as Tony W and Bridge Whist Wis win first and fifth races respectively. Cooney E remains sole favorite to back the Backere Bell the Cat surprise outcome.
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Tony W
Bridge
Wis
Cooney E
Winners at New Orleans City Park card amid muddy track
New Orleans reports a strong showing by outsider horses led by Tony W and Bridge Whist, with Sig Lory raking in $10,000 as Cooney K. wins a tight program despite treacherous footing. Debar underdelivered, while Broughan and Three Ball also delivered.
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Washington Post
New Orleana
City Park
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Sig Lory
Tony W
Bridge
Cooney Jr
Cooney K
Poi!ng
W. Fowers
Burleigh Bests in Emeryville Race Sprint
Burleigh won the fourth race at Emeryville after a gallop but jockey Rice faced disapproval for his ride on Judge Nelson. The meet featured six races with Burleigh taking seven furlongs, Plausible second, Judge Nelson third, and Silver Bug, Duke of Milan, and Minnie Bright among others in earlier legs.
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Three Favorites Win at Santa Anita on Muddy Track
At Santa Anita Park in Los Angeles on a muddy track the day’s feature saw Marion Rose upset Harrison in the third race while Shilling rode two favorites to victory. Races one through six produced a mix of long shots and favorites as riders and horses posted wins, with preliminary results and times noted for each event. In Wilmington, a polo match ended 5 0 with Baltimore's team defeating Lenox, led by George's standout three-goal performance.
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Victory for Gotch in handicap wrestling match
In Springfeld Massachusetts on January 22 Frank Gotch the heavyweight champion defeated middleweight Jim Barnes in a handicap bout, agreeing to throw Barnes three times within an hour and succeeding after clever work. The pro wrestling feature drew a challenging display for fans.
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Parker Bridget Garment Ads Offer Low Winter Coats
Parker Bridget gar ments showcase ready-to-wear Winter Overcoats and suits in blue and black with cutaway and Prince Albert coats and Vesta. Excludes Pull Dress and Tuxedo Suits. Prices range from $50 to $12 with discounted figures noted and a head-to-foot outfitter location at Pa. Ave. and 9th St.
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Cancelled White Sox Games In Toledo
Toledo reports that the April 7 and 8 games between the Chicago White Sox and Toledo Club have been canceled at President Comiskey's request. Armour released the team from the contract to prevent splitting the players from their spring training. The decision follows the national agreement and parallels a past Giants fine incident.
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Washington Post
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National Baseball Commission
Rossman Refuses To Sign With Detroit In 1908 Terms
Claude Rossman, under Ty Cobb’s pennant, declines Detroit’s 1908 contract offer after critics praised his World Series play. He reads the proposed raise and salary figures, notes his high opinion of his abilities, and asks for a larger raise beyond the Cleveland bid of about 2400 dollars. He seeks favored terms as other stars receive pay.
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Sullivan and Burns Draw in Fifteen Round Scramble
Local bout at Eu reka Athletic Club ended in a draw after fifteen rounds. Referee Jack McGuigan of Philadelphia ruled the fight even as Kid Sullivan of Washington and Soldier Burns displayed tactics, Burns scoring with jabs and body shots while Sullivan worked to the head and body. both men finished in good shape weighing 133 and 183 pounds respectively.
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Philadelphia
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Washington
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Baseball Leaders Clash Over League War Threats
New York Jan 23 Harry Pulliam president of the National League vows his threat to resign unless backed in war against the National Association is irrevocable. He denounces the commission and attacks Garry Herrmann while Barney Dreyfuss may urge peace. Corbett touts Bresnahan as top catcher, rivaling Buck Ewing’s legacy. Ganzel praised as Reds manager despite fan caution. Fitzsimmons vows to fight any man, hinting at opponent options amid heavyweight speculation.
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Philiadelphia
Jack O'Brien
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Jack Dehnson
Mili
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Mieses Loses One Game To Washington Club
Jacques Mieses, one of Germany’s champion players, faced 23 members of the Washington Chess and Checker Club in a simultaneous exhibition. He won 16 games, drew 6, and lost 1. Only defeat came at the hands of Antill Ill and Mr. Mandell, with Mandell finishing after eighteen moves. several players including Shade and Capt. T. Henry drew.
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Washington Chess and Checker Club
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Echoes of the Diamond Tigers Await McIntyre Return
Detroit outfielder Matty McIntyre remains in Florida and will join the Jenningsites in Hot Springs on March as his ankle regains full strength. He will not travel North until season opening.
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Hot Springs
Tribute to Local Boy Umpire and Player Moves
A jumble of player trades and umpire mentions from various papers notes Jo anapolis acquiring John Eubanks Edgar Will etts and Delon Drake from Detroit, and Harry Mace moving from Boston to Virginia League. It praises Mace as a popular Augusta umpire, notes upcoming league shifts, and hints at further changes as teams trim surplus players.
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John Eubanks
Edgar Willa Wiitetts
Delon Drake
Georgia
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Boston
Cneetes
Chad
Augusta
Athletics
Philadelphia
Boyer
South Atlantic
New Orleans
Quaker City
Murray
Mack
Harry
Bayer
Ormond Team Aims For Tanda Ifolel League Title
Ormond Florida sports men forecast a championship run for the Tanda Ifolel League with stars like Terry Turney and Elmer Flick among a roster including Naps Jin Delehanty and Nomad Hoey from the Red Sox. Spring training trips loom with Cecil Terguson set to shoulder work for the Daves while Pete Lister’s move from Nashville is eyed by Lajoie.
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Boston Red Sox
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Ed Reulbach
Charley Dooin
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Minstrels
George Upp
Cincinnati
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Ohio
Freeman Laid Up Again Predicts Good Season Ahead
Washington Post reports Jerry Freeman, a major league first baseman, suffers multiple injuries and blood poisoning from self surgery after an oyster can incident. Once in hospital, doctors deem his foot and hand injuries non fatal and anticipate recovery before the next season with the Washington team.
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Dixon Monument Plans For George Dixon Grave
Boston on January 3, Mike Newman a leading New York promoter of the Dixon monument has about 22.00 on hand. After talks with Undertaker Hutchins he learned Mount Hope Cemetery can permit a plot for four graves to hold Dixon and his wife. The monument will be of marble with a bust for Dixon and a inscription to mark the grave, with design not yet finished.
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New York
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Sutton Outs Slosson In 600-Point Billiard Match
New York 23, George Sutton of Chicago outplayed George F. Stosson tonight in the eighth game of the 600-point 18.2 billiard match. Sutton built a long string and added 181 points to seize the lead late, finishing with an average of 25 and high runs of 181 81 and 11. Slosson led early 14 innings but could not keep pace.
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N. 23
George Sutton
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Lewis Beats Mantell for Welter Title in New Haven
Harry Lewis of Philadelphia knocked out Frank Mantell of Providence in the third round of a twelve round fight at Edgewood Athletic Club New Haven. Mantell, holder of the welterweight championship, had just defeated Ioney Melledy. Lewis announced he would challenge Billy Papke for the middleweight crown.
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