Salaries and Stars Stirring in Baseball Union Tiff
Sporting Comment by J. E. Grillo examines wartime salary boosts for players and postwar contraction by the handlers. It notes figures like 11 000 and 4 580 wages, the American and National Leagues pushing pay down as contracts expire after the war. The piece references Joe, Teddy Wallace, Moran, Leds, and other stars, plus managers McParland and Corbett, and comments on the era’s financial pressures and star movements.
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J. E. Grillo
Teddy Wallace
Spas
National
Dave
American Fund
Joe
Royals Show 6000 Form Defeat Fast Criterions in Intercity Matches
In the Intercity matches between the Fast Criterions of Baltimore and the Royals of Washington, the locals won nine of twelve games across five man six man doubles and individual events. Campbell and Talhott lost the opening three-man match but won the remaining two in the two-man event as Marshal claimed the majority in the singles. District Duckpin League results include Royals Kettler and Farro leading several events with mixed scores. Additional league entries cover Navy Yard Drawing Room Union League and Post Office divisions with varied results through the night.
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Criterions
Baltimore
Royals
Washington
Royal Mets
Oriole
Campbell
Talhott
Byrd
Thesolutes
Cubs
S-Huwkah
Planigan
Ruppert Bj Meameye
Iteddingian
R&s. Pave
Farro Ty
Furcow
Ore
An . Polk
Brougham
Wan
Hamiotk Boy
ECW
Commercial Vecrpin League
Sevand
Bervécoonice
Tnden
Wilklaa Tnion Central
Intra
Tmo
Erigator
Patriot
McDonard
Harland
Prosper
Wooney
Murphy
Powing
Cy! Powers
Fred Mulholland
Aml Meggett
Seo
Burst — Young
Young Stavena
Prince Dowling
Pearden
Parkman Hartman
Dick Rose
Annie Sanford
Flora Dear
Marshall
Hohman
Shaffer
Pryor
Lingner
Splesa
Sayre
Waltera
Lee Tori
Sue
Campden
Snyders
Walter
Walterd
Navy Yard League
Bo C. Shop
Litchfort
Waters 4
Withers
Lonzinotie
Harmon
Bormio
Hardeeter
Maguire
Streamer
McDonoush
Onetrtien
Markham
Doherty
Meeman
Ase Cooper Rowan Abe
Wer
Weara
Yoo Itt
Baker
Armel
Sherwood
Gammel
Escex
Behor
Musted
Ipsise
Sei Ta MG Government Printing Office League
Ownoye
Second annual bowling tourney fields thirty seven teams
The second annual Bowling Association tournament opens Monday at Palace alleys with thirty seven teams entered including Avena, Hank Clerks, Capitals, Interior, Fat Men, Shoemakers, Track and Huwtaus, and Weet Bou Cartage among others. Five man teams advance to two event rounds. ninety individuals compete. Tournament committee led by Pop Meyers and others finalize preliminary plans and select Washington delegates for the Cincinnati tournament. Local schedule will be released Sunday.
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Yocdy-sevren
I Ln Tar
ee + Cis Association
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 Chess Match
McKinney defeats Thomas in a chess contest, wins one of ten games with two draws. McKinney regarded as a top player in the district and issues a challenge for any number of future games.
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McKinney
Thomas
Cherkers
A McKinney
Thomas Ave
Favorites fare badly levy hits ring for $10000
Well known bookmaker cashes when Tony W and Bridge Whist Wis win first and fifth races respectively. Cooney E is the only first choice to reward Backere Bell the Cat a surprise.
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Cashes
Tony W
Bridge
Wis
Cooney E
Winners at City Park Race Meet Include Tony W and Bridge Whist
New Orleans witnesses a mud masterclass as Tony W and Bridge Whist win the first and fifth races. Cooney K gains a late payday amid treacherous track conditions. Bets and performances highlight a day where outsider victors and a Weber stable presence dominated, with heavy betting activity reported on Sig Lory.
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Washington Post
New Orleana
City Park
A. Weber
Sig Lory
Tony W
Bridge
Cooney Jr
Cooney K
Poi!ng
W. Fowers
Burleigh Wins at Emeryville on Sixth Race Card
Burleigh rode to a two to one victory in the seventh furlongs event at Emeryville, defeating Plausible who ran second and Judge Nelson who finished third under Rice. Earlier races saw Della Dollars and Shenan oah among winners, with six races reported including selling and claiming events and times noted for each.
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Shrubb
Philadelphia
Alfred Shrubb
Third Regiment Armory
Shribb
Oakland
Cals
Burleigh
Emeryville
Rice
Nelson
Tima
Ben Lord
Palatini
St. George, Jr
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Shenanoah
Fisher
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Uring
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Polly
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Bont
Reboundur Fer Ello
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Los Angeles
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Ll Widr
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Lancashire Bed
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Bilgert
Wayne
Salvadale
Handy Shafte
Uncle Sam
Elta True
Joe
Mies Charity
Woodlander
Alice del Stinorea
Beaumont
Hall
Granerdale
Teabelita
Henvolia
Chertpe
Matador
Prince of Orange
Capt. Hain
George Kilborn
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Red Bull
Lone Wolf Ag Notary LK
Lord Fillgrane
Jack
Goldene
Belle of Sra
Joe Young
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Marian Louise
Annie Laurie
Heoleane
Woodsarite
Three Favorites Win At Santa Anita Park In Muddy Card
In Los Angeles on a soaked track three favorites won at Santa Anita. Marion Rose upset Harrison in the third race while Shilling rode two favorites to victory. The card featured six races with horses like Hilde, Copper Princess, Prolific, Avantellus and Senator Beckmad among the notable runners. A separate polo match in Wilmington saw the Baltimore and Ohio team edge Lenox 5 to 1 with captain George starring.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Santa Anita Park
Marion Rose
Ee Harrison
Shilling
Sumunaries
Hilde
Hund
Preston
Vna Kerry
Dugan
Oridume
Burne
Bonke
Gaga
Wurzburger
Pyres
Chilla
Boland
Copper Princess
Burns
Mattle Thssett
GhMing
Instant
Rey el Dinero
Daisy Thorpe
Twin Heart
Larry Mulligan
Harry Stanhope
Buxton
Prolific
Martin
Lee Harrison
Bursa
Adelbert Belle
Kirkfield Bella
Ifusion
al Lindley Alaa
Avantellus
Biting
Lauirida
Belimence
Lucky Lad
Perry Wickes
Hi Cau Cap
Rd Sheridan
Senator Beckmad
Musgrave
Moeger Red
Billy Howleyn
Shiling
Albion EL
Aquitius
Leona
Karado
Saucy M
Lady ‘Adelaide
Turiongs
Binony
Wilmington
Deb
Baltimore
Ohio
Lenox
George
Victory for Gotch in heavyweight handicap bout
In Springfeld Massachusetts on January 22 Frank Gotch demonstrated superior strength by defeating middleweight champion Jim Barnes in a handicap wrestling match. Gotch agreed to throw Barnes three times in an hour and accomplished the task by 10 40.
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Frank Gotch
Springfeld
Mass
Jim Barnes
Gotch
Barnes
Parker-Bridget Garment Prices For Winter Coats
Parker Bridget garment shop advertises ready-to-wear winter overcoats suits and coats in blue and black with prices ranging from 50 down to 9 dollars. Includes cutaway and prince albert coats and vesta but not pull dress and tuxedo suits. Head to foot outfitters at Pa Ave and 9th St.
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Parker-Bridget
Friseman Bros Outfitters
E Streets
N. W
Comiskey Cancels White Sox Toledo Games
Toledo's scheduled April 7 and 8 games with the Chicago White Sox are canceled at President Comiskey's request. Armour released the Sox from the contract, citing travel strain and scheduling conflicts. The National Agreement allowed the action, and a comparison is made to the New York Giants' prior fine over spring games.
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Armour
Comiskey
Toledo
Washington Post
Ohio
Chicago, White Sox
Windy City
Sox
New York Giants
New Orleans
South
National Baseball Commission
Rossman Refuses to Sign with Detroit After World Series Praise
Claude Rossman, under the Ty Cobb banner, declines Detroit's 1908 terms after critics praised his late season play. The first baseman faces a raise demand, with reported salaries around 2400 dollars, seeking parity with star teammates. He claims to have an exalted opinion of his ability and will not sign now.
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Washington Post
Detroit
Mich
Claude Rossman
Ty Cobb
Roden
Rossman
Navin
Cleveland
Sullivan and Burns Draw in Fifteen Round Boxing Match
In Baltimore on January 23, Kid Sullivan of Washington and Soldier Burns fought fifteen rounds at the Eu reka Athletic Club. Referee Jack McGuigan declared a draw as Burns controlled long range while Sullivan pressed with body blows and sharp combinations. Both fighters finished strong. Burns weighed 183 pounds and Sullivan 133 pounds.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Eureka Athletic Club
Jack McGuigan
Philadelphia
Kid Sullivan
Washington
Soldier Burns
Speeclors
Anors
Bullivan
Lwo
Sullivan
Faw
Burne
Folta
Meht
Burns
Baseball War Voices Roil National League In 1903 Skirmish
New York reports Harry Pulliam threatens resignation over league politics as he blasts the National Association and Garry Herrmann. Bulging claims involve Wiltse reinstatement, Bresnahan praised as top catcher, and talk of Ganzel as Reds manager amid tensions and possible rival bouts in boxing circles.
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Washington Post
New York
Harry Pulliam
National League
Philadelphia
National Association
Pullam
Cincinnati
National Commission
Wiltie
Pulliam
Garry Herrmann
Barney Dreyfuss
Mie ses Loses One Game In Washington Simul
Jacques Duescn, a German chess master, played 23 members of the Washington Chess and Checker Club in a simultaneous exhibition. He won 16, drew 6, and lost 1. Only defeat came against Hill and Mandell, with Mandell winning after 18 moves. Drawn games included Shade, Capt. T. Henry, N. Cohen, F. J. Tavender, W. F. Norman, and F. Halstead.
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Jacques Duescn
Washington Chess and Checker Club
Nt. Itill
Mr. Mandell
Mandell
de. M
Shade
Capt
T. Henry
N. Cohen
F. J./Tavender
W. F. Norman
F. Mi Halstead
Echoes of the Diamond Openers Bring Tigers News
Matty McIntyre of the Detroit Tigers remains in Florida and will join the Jenningsites in Hot Springs on March. He reports his ankle has returned to normal strength as the season approaches.
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Matty McIntyre
Tigers
Detroit
Florida
Jenningsites
Hot Springs
Tribute to Local Boy in Baseball Trade Winds
The Augusta (Ga) Herald notes major league teams trimming surplus players as Jo Annapolis acquires Detroit pitchers John Eubanks and Edgar Willette and outfielder Delon Drake. Harry Mace, a famed umpire from Boston, moves to the Virginia League with praise for his discipline and popularity. The piece laments Bayer’s errors and references J. Gans chasing ring matches amid local fan reaction.
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Jo@anapolis
Detroit
John Eubanks
Edgar Willa Wiitetts
Delon Drake
Georgia
Harry Mace
Boston
Cneetes
Chad
Augusta
Athletics
Philadelphia
Boyer
South Atlantic
New Orleans
Quaker City
Murray
Mack
Harry
Bayer
Ormond Players Vie For Tanda Ifolel League Crown
Ormond Florida bets on a star lineup including Terry Turney Nig Clarke Elmer Flick from the Naps Jin Delehanty Nationals Hoey Boston Red Sox Mickey Corcoran Rube Le Grom Montreals Butler Brooklyn and Applegate Tor a Springfield spring trip will feature Cecil Terguson for Daves Meveland expands to Toledo and Nashville under Bill Armour and Bill Bernhard Southerners may land Pete Lister from the Nags Lajoie doubts ripe for fast company Cleveland fans doubt Pete Listers readiness Bill Lindman eyed for Gettys sack Ed Reulbach scales for theater play Charley Dooin and George Upp dabble in show business McKinney a John McGraw discovery pitched in 3 years ago arm froze and Nick Maddox now Pirates hailed as season sensation
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Ormond
Fla
Terry Turney
Nig' Clarke
Elmer Flick
Naps
Jin Delehanty
Nationals
Hoey
Boston Red Sox
Mickey Corcoran
Rube LeGrom
Montreals
Butler
Brooklyn
Applegate
Tora
Cecil Terguson
Daves
Dan McGann
Bill Dehten
Joe Kelley
John McGraw
Cecil
Terre Haute
Amensinos
Meveland
Toledo
Bill Armour
Nashville
Bill Bernhard
Pete Lister
Nags
Lajoie
Cleveland
Pete
Bill Lindman
Ed Reulbach
Charley Dooin
Phillies
Piladelphia
Minstrels
George Upp
Cincinnati
Sandusky
Ohio
McKinney
Oyster Bay
Providence
Clem Diggera
Rhode Islanders
Nick Maddox
Pirates
Superbas
Dreyfuss
Freeman's string of luck ends in hospital bed
The Washington Post reports lifelong hard luck for Jerry Freeman, the big first baseman, who after attempting to operate on his own toe with a homemade chiropody effort, suffered blood poisoning in his right hand and foot. He has been in hospital, with doctors hopeful no amputation needed, as he plans a summer with the Washington team. The piece also notes prior injuries in 1901 and 1903 and his optimism for a good season after recovery.
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Maurice
Lomnis
Jim Corbete
Ty Cobb
Royal Plate
Hka
Smith
Sean Sis
Beluga
Howe Tate
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McParland
Asa
Washington Poat
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Minn
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Gee
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Hardluck Kid
Washington American League
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Blinneapolis
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Sell
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Sesson
Washington
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Washington Post
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Ifockey
Wisittnst iJockey
Abestowands
iTockey Club
Brat
Maryland Dutchers
Baltimore
Benning
Washington Jackey
Washington Racing Unit
Davis
Dixon Monument Plan Moves Forward in Boston
Boston, Jan 3. Mike Newman, a New York promoter, is in talks on the monument for Cenrge Dixon's grave. He has about 22.00 dollars in hand and plans a four grave plot at Mount Hope Cemetery. The design will be marble with a bust and inscription.
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Washington Post
Boston
Mike Newman
Prominier
New York
Cenrge Dixon
Mr. Newman
Hutchins
Bexce
Newman
Mount Hope
Lview
Dixon
Sutton Outplays Stosson In 600-Point Billiards Match
New York news notes George Sutton of Chicago outplayed local rival George F. Stosson in the eighth game of a 600-point 18.2 billiards contest. Sutton built a long run of 181 and added 181 points to an 81, while Slosson led for fourteen innings but fell behind the pace. Sutton averaged 25 with strong innings of 181 and 81. Slosson’s best innings were 96, 34, and 27, averaging 35 13-19.
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New York
N. 23
George Sutton
Chicago
George F. Stosson
Sutton
Slosson
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 bout at Edgewood Athletic Club New Haven. Mantell, holder of the welterweight championship, had recently defeated Ioney Melledy. Lewis announced plans to challenge Billy Papke for the middleweight crown.
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Conn
Harry Lewis
Philadelphia
Frank Mantel
Providence
R. I
Edgewood Athletic Club
Mantell
Ioney
Melledy
Lewis
Billy Papke
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