Opportunity for Money in Minor League Franchises
Detroit January 14. Wealthy investors seek fast profits by backing minor league baseball franchises. At Milwaukee meetings owners offered teams from AA to D leagues for modest sums amid rising costs. A third major league discussed, but brands and salaries complicate feasibility. sales in big cities attract buyers seeking leverage from strong organizations.
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American Association
Grand Circuit Schedule Announced by Stewards
The Grand circuit met in Pittsburg announcing dates for the circuit in various cities and admitting New York and Windsor Ontario. A rule ties a horse winning three stake races totalling fifteen thousand dollars to the lowest recorded status in any winning race. The stewards rejected the three heat system but recommended it to clubs. officers were elected H K Devereaux Cleveland, Fred Postol Detroit, H J Kilne Cleveland. Detroit chosen for next meeting. Schedule runs Windsor Ontario June 20 to July 6, Buffalo July 21-25, Grand Rapids July 2-Aug 25, Kalamazoo Aug 4-8, Detroit Aug 11-18, Salem NH Aug 18, New York Aug 25-30, Hartford Sept 1-6, Syracuse Sept 12, Detroit Sept 15-22, Columbus Sept 22-Oct 4, Lexington Oct 6-18.
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Kalamazoo
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Syracuse
Michigan
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Lexington
Farrell Returns Home After Signing Chance
New York owner Frank J. Farrell arrives from Chicago with news of signing Frank Chance to a three year contract for the New York Americans. He reports overwhelming fan congratulation and outlines Chance’s plans to meet Bermuda before the season, with emphasis on strengthening the roster and coaching staff.
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Brooklum
Nchsey Rea
Dodgers
Clark Grimm
Washingtons
Polo Grounds
Rapture Do You “C” the Groove Instrument Triumphs Abroad
An English and Spanish award winning instrument claims to deliver results without surgery or harmful injections for hernia treatment. Mr Seeley holds U S government inspection documents and offers free demonstrations or fittings for abdominal wall rupture concerns in Chicago and London.
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Spain
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Washington, D. C
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London
Cubs to Feature Deep Bats in Comeback Season
Chicago notes eleven players set marks from last year with Cubs boasting stronger batting than all rivals except Pittsburgh. Evers must steady pitching as Pirates edges Cubs in first-line hitting. Giants risk with Mathewson era. Manager John Vers a question as Cubs aim for a contending season amid young talent and draft picks.
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Journal
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Hendrix
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O'Toole
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Cheney
Richie
Reubach
Rivers and Cross deliver lively New York boxing bout
In New York Joe Rivers out pointed Leadh Cross in a ten round affair. Cross led early with a knockdown in round two and Rivers rallied using fast combinations and infighting to seize the late rounds by a comfortable margin. Both fighters weighed around 183 pounds ringside Berlin hosted a six day bicycle race ending tonight with Jackie He and Fred Hill leading aboard Sol and Miguel in second.
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Rivers
Marein
Vers
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Stivers
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Berlin
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Johnson Grabs On Way To Canada In Toronto Fight Saga
Battle Creek correspondent reports Jack Johnson, en route to Toronto, was detained today by federal officials. He continued to Chicago with his white wife and party, amid a telegraph exchange from Paris sources offering a $25,000 stake and 69 percent house split. Araw $150,000 potential, with Palzer challenging. argument over Paris acknowledgment delays agreement as Tom O Rourke notes a hoped resolution by the 16th.
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Vienne
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Johnson flight rumor linked to Paris fight talks
Telegram from a passenger identified Jack Johnson aboard a Chicago to Battle Creek train. Dewoody of Chicago Justice wired Battle Creek police. Johnson denied leaving the country or forfeiting an $80 000 bond. A bench warrant was sought but not issued as Johnson agreed to appear in court next morning. St Louis and Palzer managers discussed a Paris fight, with Johnson potentially to meet in Toronto. Chicago reports a surge in deaths from pneumonic disease.
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Department of Justice
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Dewoody
Canada
Carpenter
Bach
Frisco Women Stage Recall Bid Against Judge Weller
In San Francisco a hostile Oceanside Woman club rally pressed recall actions against Police Judge Charles L. Weller. He defended his bail reduction in a charged assault case and faced chants asking to throw him out. Clergy and attorneys spoke against him as a recall petition circulated for a special election.
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Charles L. Weller
Oceanside Woman Club
A. W. Best
Weller
Albert Hendrix
California
Investigation into Crow Indians affairs headed by Senate
In Washington on 14, a Justice Department inquiry into the Crow Indians of Montana is to be recommended by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. The panel favors a resolution directing the attorney general to assist the interior secretary in obtaining information, while removing interior department references. Helen P. Gray's charges that Crow records were concealed and tribal property misappropriated sparked the action. Secretary Fisher promised to provide any records needed for the probe.
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Senate Committee On Indian “Affairs
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Fisher
Griff Griffiths Leads Washington Team In Spring Practice
Charottesville Va March 14 The Washington manager Griffth announced arrangements for early spring drills. Griffth will field 36 players with batteries reporting March 1 and the remainder a week later as the squad begins workouts here.
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