Boston Club Ownership Rumors Tie to Power Shift
New York reports major National League magnates discuss Boston National League ownership and potential sale amid advising by figures like Knowles and Stevens. Herrmann and Powers related backers stir election talk. business dealings mix with franchise fate and player movements amid a broader era of league power plays.
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Pyen
Washington Post
New York
Gaston Cf
Beon
Old South
John Do
Dovey
Vt Wiuch
Partnet
Sievey
Fred Knowles
Eetary
New York Giants
Tarry Stevens
Edward Hanlonan
Y Herrmann
Cincinnati Vlut
PY. Mowers
Elere i Waat Herrmann
Navy will not enter crew at intercollegiate race
Washington November 21. Captain John M Bowyer superintendent of the Naval Academy approved the athletic committee recommendation against sending a crew to represent the academy next spring for a four mile race in the Intercollegiate regatta at Poughkeepsie. He cited the length of the course and the heavy daily work of midshipmen making the training time impractical.
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Navy Athletic Executive Committee
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Miedy
Bowyer
Poughkerpsle
Midshipmen
Football Rules Reform Threatens Sports Ban
Sporting comment by J D Grillo cautions that growing opposition to football could lead to statewide bans unless major rule changes are made. The piece notes radical proposals like eight-man squads and eliminating fullbacks and guards, urging swift action by the rules committee to avert legislation. It also covers trade chatter about Kid Elberfeld and contrasts Jeffries boxing career with peers, ending with St Patricks defeating Gonzaga 2-0 on Gonzaga field highlighted by McLean and Wymdom.
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J.D Grillo
Aates
Rules Committee
Stallings Fight Over Alleged Tip Scandal But Fan-Base Support Stays
Far from near certainty, New York Highlanders manager Stallings faces league scrutiny over alleged reign tipping while owner Frank Farrell denies changes. Rumors of Elberfeld trade target Washington Senators seek cash for the player as McAleer eyes 1916 moves. Trade talks also involve Cy Young backstop and Austin as potential quarterback pieces for 1910 Highlanders.
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Highlanders
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Elberfeld
Cillious
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Tabasco
Hilltop
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Ebberfeld
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Clarke Grimoth
Taftville
St. Louis
Jim McAleer
St Louis Browns
Lou Criger
Bob Hedges
Mound City
Hedges
Cy Young
Browns
Austin
Jimmy
Johnson
Pacific Coast
H. Eugene McChen
Farrellites
Roach
Lancaster
Football Casualties Thus Far Reported Deaths to Date
Deaths to date and critically injured players dominate the report. Notes list broken collarbone shoulder finger hand jaw injuries among players, with several cases described as critical and ongoing.
Jeffries Father an Evangelist Says Boxer Life Follows
In a lively interview, unbeaten boxer Jeffries recalls his evangelist father who preached widely and attracted large crowds. He notes his father once visited England and that Jeffries earned more dollars in boxing than his father did in preaching. Jeffries recounts meeting Jim Corbett in London, discussing battles past and the bond between fighting men. He also reflects on his famous bout with Tom Sharkey under Queensberry rules, comparing physiques and noting the intense, brutal exchanges that defined the match. He speaks candidly about race, stating he would defend his title and would retire if a white champion did not hold the crown, reflecting the era’s racial tensions.
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New York
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Street
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McAleer
Star Battery
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Eiberfeld
Eberfeld
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Sohnson
Jeffries
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Sharkey
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Bram
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Jem
England
South Africa
London
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Tlercules
Aaid
Coney Island
San Franjcisco
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Sal
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Joft
Navy
Bisons
Thad
America
States
Coffroth in the City Seeks Jeffries Johnson Bid
Promoter W. Coffroth visits Washington and will bid for the Jeffries Johnson fight. He avoids predicting a winner, citing his role as a contest bidder. Coffroth calls the bout potentially the greatest in boxing history and returns to New York soon.
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Coffroth
Washington
Coftrath
Coffrath
Jeffries
New York
Baseball Briefs From The Nineteenth Century Field Nevada
New Orleans expects to acquire Bob Tarleton from Pittsburg and has drafted Manush of Savannash. Speculation links Billy Keeler to the New York Americans, Fred Lake’s manager salary is debated, and George Evans may win the 3.1.00 trophy for top major league batting average. A plan to oust John Heydler is criticized, while Jakey Atz favors New Orleans over the White Sox.
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New Orleans
Bob Tarleton
Pittsburg
Haveman Manush
Savanash
Manush
Philadelphia Athletics
Billy Keeler
New York Americans
George Honey Boy Evans
Cobb
John Heydler
Jakey Atz
White Sox
Pelicans
Heart Remedy Promises Relief From Weak Heart Symptoms
Agnes Lewis of Lawrence Kansas reports difficulty breathing and fatigue eased by Dr Miles Heart Remedy. Ad claims quick breath on exertion signals weak heart and promises vitality, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Doctor endorsement casts remedy as strengthening nerves and muscles.
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Dr. Miles
Agnes Lewis
Lawrence
Kans
Miles
Todays Latonia Racing Entries and Participants
Latonia offers a slate of entries including Melbourne Agamie Hea and BL Triastia Sac with bets at 107. SGT See and Binans Chest lead a crowded field. Notable horses like King Commoner Pobypiweme Long Hand and G M Miller appear with various staked prices. Racing action features multiple mile and dash distances and a series of named contenders across the card.
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Latonia
Nirap
Melbourne
Ferran
Ceciiy
Lady Welles
Dick Goodbar
Miley Dares
Pobypiweme
Larry McNelty
Hua Hoteblecnon
G. M. Miller
Wert Ag
Apimdiaay
Laget Blas
Gorejuoatn
Denver Gini
Severinia
Ad Bout Sig State
Efchy Ann Ladot
Sina Ices
Bimonte
Dearly Bell
Chalice
Browawey
Wade ‘Traver
Claiburne
Mique O'Brien
Peier Pender
Nose Popelan
Sir Walter Rolling
Way Mork
Agnes Ward
Night Mist
Barneadele
Gix-furionen
Penseli
Baluloter
Lady Bol
Referee Defends Clean Play After Saturday Football Game
Captain Doyle alleged slugging during the Alexandria Athletic Association versus Seaman Gunners clash at American League Park. Referee C. W. Hecox and Umpire Curly Byrd disputed the charge, saying the use of the “stiff arm” and hands on defense were legal, with no penalties for misconduct and no injuries.
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Alexandria Athletic Association
Seaman Gunners
C. W. Hecox
Doyle
Alexandria
Byrd
Fatal toll of football to rise in 1909 season
A Washington Post report warns that injuries and fatalities in college football will be higher than any prior season. It cites at least two deaths and numerous injuries among Yale, Harvard, Princeton, and Pennsylvania players, noting fractures and dislocations as leading injuries and predicting significant rule changes after heated debates.
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Washington Post
New York
C. W. Eliot
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Latonia Race Day Entry List Summary
A dense list of horses and handlers including Latonia, Lady Welles, Sig Jack Binns, Selwge, Lawrence P. Daley, Dainty Dame, Hatshleepon, Miller, Polysheme, Light Bite, Denver Gir, Banprimo, Sir Walter Rommins, Nightciat, Sister Phyllis, Furdamental, Deuce, Oakland, Fusco, Winter, Doctor Doxsherry, Crsteuluce Bale Rinne, Darelodtay Bre, Follie 1, Fantastic, Blackford, Volosul, Lazell, Chayier Paine, Gieerbenign, General Haley, Rubric.
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Latonia
Lady Welles
Sig
Jack Binns
Selwge
Lawrence P. Daley
Dainty Dame
Hatshleepon
Miller
Polysheme
Light Bite
Follie 1
Fantastic
Blackford
Volosul
Lazell
Chayier Paine
Gieerbenign
General Haley
Rubric
Obscure Race Card Fragment With Multiple Entries
A garbled list of race entries and purses appears, mentioning horses and riders such as Margaret T Mae Hamii top Soprano Fat Sharp and various others with odd spellings. Details include purse values like 192 each and 104 each, plus race types Five furlongs and one mile courses, with names like Prince Win Yer Doctor Dougherty and Darelogton Tid Netting. The text is highly corrupted OCR, lacking coherent narrative or dates.
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Prince Win
Doctor Dougherty
Clara Sal
Neiling
Bomay
Rose Chery
Onericulum
Colonel Rads
Paul Chord
Bonet
Hatnade
Bad
Wood
Alvane
Darelogton
Tid
Netting
Dlusion
Geaatper HY
Zekte Rivoay
Piskin
Safeaeie
Heathencutt
Fernande
Boas
Turseighe Lonis
Retelgh
Fantastic
Folie T
Blackford
Poorries Cuanity
Paine Batetle
Watabis
Sabes
HS Eaat
Hemant Gaudet
Galey
Wiveach
Yale Football Players Return After Harvard Game
New Haven Yale football players arrived back in New Haven after the Harvard clash in Cambridge. Most were in good shape, except Tilley and Paul who may miss time with knee and leg injuries. The 1909 squad faces heavy losses next year as only three veterans plan to return, while freshmen show limited varsity potential with Philtin emerging as a standout.
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Conn
Nox
Yale
Harvard
Cambride
Tilley and
Paul
Talles
Kilpatrick
Howe
Daly
Philtin
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