Boston National League Franchises Change Rumors Rise
Rumors spread among major league magnates that the Boston National League club could seek new ownership amid talks of sale and franchise pressure. The report notes Herrmann and Powers as key figures, with ties to Buffalo and Cincinnati players and possible stock shifts in a business transaction.
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Pyen
Washington Post
New York
Gaston Cf
Beon
Old South
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Partnet
Sievey
Fred Knowles
Eetary
New York Giants
Tarry Stevens
Edward Hanlonan
Y Herrmann
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Elks Fo
Oma Fa
Sia Tlinion
Baltimore
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Walvers
Cincinnati
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Cincinnati Clan
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Aurel
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Navy Will Not Enter Intercollegiate Race
The Navy will not send a crew to the Intercollegiate regatta at Poughkeepsie. Capt John M Bowyer, Superintendent, approved the athletic committee's adverse recommendation citing four mile races demand excessive daily training for midshipmen. Bowyer says a four mile race is too long for sailors with heavy duties and training time.
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Poughkerpsle
Midshipmen
Debate on football reforms and striking boxing notes
Sporting comment discusses potential rule changes to save football from bans, noting eight men on the field and removal of fullback and guards as drastic steps. Mentions Elberfeld to Washington rumors, Jeffries boxing career compared to Johnson, and a St Patricks victory over Gonzaga with McLean and Wymdom standout play in a 0-? score game.
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Aates
Rules Committee
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Gonzagan
McLean
Wymdom
Stallings May Face League Action Over Tipping Scandal
Washington dispatch reports the American League may investigate Highlanders manager Stallings over rumored replay tipping ties. Owner Frank Farrell denies imminent changes, while negotiations hint at Elberfeld to the Senators and possible trades involving Criger and Austin as 1910 season plans unfold.
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New York
Stallings
Highlanders
Bureay
Frank Farrell
Farrell
Farrel
Georgia
Football Casualties to Date Reported in Crashes and Injuries
Football casualties thus far reported include multiple critical injuries and broken bones such as collarbone, shoulder, finger, hand, and jaw fractures. Deaths are noted as to date, with ongoing reports of serious injuries across teams and games.
Jeffries Fathered by Evangelist Figures in Pugilist Life
The article recounts James J. Jeffries as the son of an evangelist, noting his father’s preaching career and crowds, and how Jeffries balanced religion and boxing. It includes anecdotes of his London visit, meets with Corbett, and reflections on trainers, races, and rivalries. It also covers his famed bouts with Sharkey and Johnson, with details on weights, measurements, and the perceived racial tension surrounding the sport.
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Jem
England
South Africa
Polonius
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Aaid
Corbett
Coffroth in Washington Hints at Jeffries Johnson Bid
Frisco promoter W. Coffroth visits Washington to scout sights and discuss the Jeffries Johnson fight. He refuses to predict a winner, saying as a bidder he cannot reveal his opinion, but expects the bout to be the greatest in boxing history. He plans to return to New York soon.
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Elberfeld
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New York
Eiverfeld
Street
Johnson
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Cantillen
McAleer
Star Battery
Eiherfeld
Eiberfeld
Eberfeld
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Sohnson
Jeffries
Tommy Burns
Jeffiiea
Corbett
Fitzsimmon
Sharkey
Fruhlin
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Coney Island
San Franjcisco
Tom Sharkey
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Seif
Joft
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Bisons
Thad
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Baseball Briefs Highlight Preseason Trade Talk and Moves
New Orleans expects to acquire Bob Tarleton from Pittsburgh and has drafted Manush of Savannah, while rumors place Billy Keeler with the New York Americans. Fred Lake sought 9,500 for Boston Red Sox manager next season, and George Evans plans to award a 31.00 trophy for the top batting average. Other notes discuss Heydler’s presidency, Atz’s preference for New Orleans, and potential returns and moves across clubs including Doolin, Vaughn, Hendricks, Matty Matthews, Tozer, Bender, Holmes, and Mooney Gibson. Adams from the 1909 World Series returns home in Mount Morris, with long days of hunting and health good, eyeing a Pirates return.
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Bob Tarleton
Pittsburg
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Savanash
Manush
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Billy Keeler
New York Americans
Ducky" Holmes
Sioux City Tem
Holmes
Sioux City
Pueblo
St. Joseph
Mooney Gibson
Tigers
New York
Geron
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Oniello
iHiabe" Adams
Jon Ot
Mount Morleb
The
Pirates
Dr Miles Heart Remedy Promises Relief for Weak Hearts
Agnes Lewis of Lawrence Kansas recalls severe breathlessness and fatigue but reports improvement after using Dr Miles Heart Remedy. The ad claims quick breath with exertion signals a weak heart and promises strength of nerves and muscles, a refund if not benefited.
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Dr. Miles
Agnes Lewis
Lawrence
Kans
Miles
Latonia Racing Entries Detail for Today’s Card
A listing of Latonia race entries features numerous horses and riders including Melbourne, Agamie Hea, Lady Welles, and Dick Goodbar among others. Notable bets show prices around 9 to 195 each with several mile and shorter distance heats and multiple stakes indicated throughout the program.
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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
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Wade ‘Traver
Claiburne
Mique O'Brien
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Nose Popelan
Sir Walter Rolling
Way Mork
Agnes Ward
Night Mist
Barneadele
Gix-furionen
Penseli
Baluloter
Lady Bol
Referee disputes slugging call in Alexandria game
Capt Doyle claimed rough play during a Saturday football clash at American League park between Alexandria Athletic Association and the Seaman Gunners. Referee C W Hecox and umpire Curly Byrd say no slugging occurred, chalking penalties to offside, holding and illegal forward passes while noting the game was clean with no injuries.
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Alexandria Athletic Association
Seaman Gunners
C. W. Hecox
Doyle
Alexandria
Curly
Byrd
Capt
Football Fatalities Surge Atop 1909 Season
Washington Post report notes rising deaths and injuries in college football as rule changes fail to curb brutal play. Fractures dominate the 300+ injuries listed, with collarbone, nose, leg, and rib injuries prevalent, prompting calls for new rules at upcoming committee meetings in New York.
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Washington Post
New York
C. W. Eliot
Harvard
List of Names and Items in Historical Card Style
A dense roster of seemingly fictional names and terms appears in a line of text. It lists people such as Lady Welles Jack Binns Selmee Lawrence P Daley and various odd terms like Polysheme Denver Gin Banprimo and Nightclat alongside others including Doctor Donsherty Furdamental and General Haley Rubric.
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Lady Welles
Jack Binns
Selmee
Lawrence P. Daley
Hatshleepon
Miller
Denver
Fantastic
Blackford
Volosul
Lazell
Chayier Paine
Gieerbenign
General Haley
Rubric
Fragile Thoroughbred Card With Odd Bets And Names
A garbled race card lists numerous horses and odd stakes with prices like 192 each and 104 each, mentioning Margaret T Mae Hamii top Soprano Fat Sharp and others. Detailed race lines include five furlong and one mile events, with various participants such as Prince Win Yer Doctor Dougherty Darelogton Netting Piskin Safeaeie Heathencutt Fernande and more, but many items are garbled.
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Mae Hamiitop
King's Guinea
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 Team Recovers After Harvard Clash
New Haven players returned from Cambridge, all but Tilley and Paul in good shape. Paul suffers a knee sprain and Tilley a lame ankle. Yale faces a lean year with only Kilpatrick, Howe, and Daly set to return in 1910, while freshmen show one varsity-caliber prospect in Philbin.
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Conn
Nox
Yale
Harvard
Cambride
Tilley and
Paul
Talles
Kilpatrick
Howe
Daly
Philtin
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