Taft Refuses $750000 For The Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati dispatches report Charles P. Taft refused a Chicago syndicate's $750000 bid for his Chicago National League Club stock. Laula J. Behan said a $109000 certified check remained to bind the deal, but conditions on player transfers and reserve rule court action halted negotiations. Taft's rejection came after Behan conveyed terms and the syndicate, led by Hale Thompson, McCulloch, and Push, paused for Taft's reply.
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Ill Husband Hears Funeral of Wife by Phone
In Paterson New Jersey a telephone linked to the dying former judge James Inglis let him hear the funeral service for his wife Ella M Inglis read in the family parlor though he could not leave his bedroom due to pneumonia. A receiver was placed in his car and kept near his bedside during the service.
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Shortstop Bisland Spotted in Atlanta Between Trains
Rivington Island, the Crackers famed shortstop last season, was in Atlanta for ten minutes between trains. Bigland travels from New York to St Petersburg to join the St Louis Browns for spring training. Island looks better than ever and hopes to avoid a trade to Indianapolis.
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Georgia Five to Play Tech and Auburn This Week
The University of Georgia basketball team travels for two road games this week against long time rivals. They will first meet Georgia Tech in Atlanta at the Crystal Palace in a return game, then face Auburn in Auburn on Saturday.
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Emory College to Award E Letters for Gymnasium Work
Emory College at Oxford Ga announces new gymnasium letters similar to football symbols. Six students will receive the letter E for excellence in one gym branch and proficiency in two others, with a faculty director and two committee members overseeing awards.
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Crackers Add Lynch as Third Baseman for Trial Period
Neason Lynch, newly acquired third baseman for the Crackers, arrives from Decatur via telegraph deal and will report next week for a one month trial. Born November 1, 1888 in Garland, Cal, he stands 5 feet 7 1/2 inches and weighs 165 pounds. Lynch previously played for New York Americans, Boise City, Indianapolis, Sioux City, and Decatur, posting a .291 batting average with 120 hits and 66 runs in 1912 1913. Managers expect him to become a valuable infielder, compare him to Scotty Walker, and will determine his value after the trial period.
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National Commission Reins In Player Waivers Rules
New York February 25 The national commission announced changes to rules to require interleague waivers before a major league player is released to a lower classification club. The rule tightens waivers, sets prices for releases, and requires all clubs in the other league to have a chance to acquire the player. The changes take effect immediately.
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Sally League Adopts Schedule for Southern Baseball
Savannah February 25. Managers of baseball clubs in the Sally League meet in Savannah to adopt a schedule. Augusta and Columbia elected to membership. Opening game set for April 6 with final August 29. Post season extends through Labor Day.
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Phillies Begin Spring Training Amid Snow in Wilmington
The Philadelphia National League team reached Wilmington, North Carolina, for spring practice greeted by the season’s first snow. The arrival stalled an overland trip to the beach and oyster roast, with Kilster and Mayer already in town and Alexander arriving from Hot Springs, Arkansas.
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Riverside Quintet Battles Tech High In Weekend Clash
Riverside meets Tech High at Crystal Palace in Gainesville with both teams seeking revenge after fall football losses. Riverside aims to stay undefeated as Tech High seeks to avenge that defeat and claim the Saturday 4:30 PM game with a small admission fee.
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Princeton Football Star Alexand er Moffat Dies at 51
Alexander Moffat, renowned Princeton football figure of the early 1880s, died at 51 from pneumonia. A drop kicking star and advisory coach, he played fullback for 1882 1884, set four field goals in one game vs Harvard Tanks, and served on rules committees. He leaves a brother William D. Moffat and sister Mrs. Robert Sterlingyard.
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All Round Athlete at Emory to Receive Medal
Emory college selects a medal for the best all round athlete, offered by Quimby Melton of Americus, Empire State league secretary and Emory graduate. A faculty committee will judge classroom work along with athletic achievement. Last year the medal went to Asa Porter of HE] Pano Texas.
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Preacher Injured Trying to Stop Church Basketball Fight
In Fall River Mass on February 25 Rev F L Brooks pastor of Sum treerfield Methodist church was injured while attempting to stop a gymnasium brawl between church basketball teams. He suffered a broken right arm and other injuries but remained on court until the factions separated and emergency aid arrived.
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Evers Not Worried About $20,000 Bonus
John Evers former manager of the Cubs said legal advice suggests the signing bonus for the Boston contract will scarcely be denied him. He has ceased worrying and plans to start for Macon Georgia where his team will train this Saturday.
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Gudger Joins Pelicans Amid Record Win Streak
New Orleans February 1 Pitcher Jim Gudger formerly with a Cotton Brutes league club reported to manager John Dobbs of the Pelicans here yesterday He carries a sixteen game win streak and is expected to join Plechar Hube Vans in the roster reshuffle as Dobb awaits a report.
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Virginia League Batting Leader Joins Federals
Roanoke Virginia February 28 Ralph L Mattis who last season starred for the local Virginia league club announced he signed a Federal League contract to play with Pittsburgh Pa this year Mattis led the Virginia League in batting last season and joins the Federals marking a notable move in minor league talent.
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Boxing Result Inquiry From New Orleans Bout
The sporting editor answers fans questions about sports topics. The text asks who won the fight in New Orleans between Mandot and Whitney and mentions F. a Gram- as part of the query. The fragment indicates a boxing result discussion from The Constitution.
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Salary limits raised by Sally League magnates
Savannah Ga February 25 Adop tion of a schedule formal admission of Augusta and Columbia to their clients and the ceiling of the monthly club salary limit from 21 600 to 1 700 were the salient features of the meeting of the South Atlantic club magnates. The new schedule calls for the opening of the season on April and close on August 29. The divided season plan will again be followed with the second half starting June 18. One hundred twenty six games are called for by the schedule.
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World’s Tourists Will Play Today for King George
London February 88 The king and royal family will attend the baseball game between New York and Chicago at Chelaea grounds. The American colony embassy staffs and consulate general will be present. The king, a football and cricket fan, has not seen first class baseball before and will be guest of honor at a luncheon with the American business colony.
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Fencers’ League Junior Titles Decided in New York
Two junior championships were decided at the Fencers' Club in New York. In dueling awards, Thea Steddeford Pitt, former Columbia champion and home club member, tied with Dr. L W Cairns after a field of fourteen. Junior saber title went to J B S Parker.
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Colonial League Organized for Five New England Cities
The Colonial baseball League was formed in Providence to include Woonsocket Newport Brockton Fall River New Bedford and Attleboro. Charles B Coppen Providence Journal sports editor was elected resident and authorized to seek class C league protection.
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Mathewson Considers Federal Manager Bid
Christy Mathewson, star pitcher for the New York Giants, heads to Marlin Springs Texas with an unsigned Giants contract and plans to weigh a Federal league offer to manage the Brooklyn club. Giants pitcher Tesreau also leaves for spring camp amid talk of a Federal berth.
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Hoppe Beats Sutton in Final 500 Block Billiards Duel
In Chicago on February 25 Willie Hoppe defeated George Sutton in the last 500 block of a 1,400 point balkling billiards tournament with a 300 to 160 win. The overall score reached 1,500 to 724 in Hoppe's favor. Hoppe posted a high run and set a lengthy total, while Sutton struggled with several poor runs. A later aviation note mentions Lieut H B Post's 12,120 feet record being surpassed by Theodore MacCauley at 12,1299 feet, and ends with a quip about a woman.
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Emory and Mercer Track Teams Plan Spring Meet
Emory College and Mercer University, both in Georgia, plan a spring track meet after tentative talks between managers Cliff Levier and Mercer authorities. A previous Macon meet drew interest and Wesleyan College hosted Mercer visitors. Coach J S Peebles has begun selecting runners to strengthen Emory for the event.
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Special election called in Decatur Bainbridge Ga
Decatur Bainbridge February 25 special election ordered by county commissioners through Chairman J W Callahan to fill the death vacancy of J W Butts whose term ends next January. T M Battle will serve as ad interim collector until the March 28 election with a March 12 primary likely deciding the unexpired term.
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Hog Nets 54.26 in Athens Court Settlement
In Athens Georgia city court a hog was valued at 54.26 after a settlement of a debt dispute. The case revealed the pig had been killed and eaten months earlier. The animal was defended by a minor child after its pledge by the father, with the creditor retaining use of the hog and shares of the increase for two years. A cash receipt for 47.40 balances the claim.
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Athens Names Park in Honor of Ex Mayor Hugh Rowe
Athens Ga February 25 Special The city board of education plans to add sight rooms to the present courthouse and convert it into a high school building. The county will move into its new 200000 temple of justice in May. The park around the old courthouse has been named Hugh Rowe Park in honor of H dy Rowe a four year mayor and twelve year alderman who took special interest in education.
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Gordon Founder Day set for March 27 at Gordon Institute
Gordon Institute in Barnesville Georgia announces Founder's Day on Friday March 27 with Sam Hewlett of Atlanta as principal speaker. A basket dinner a Gordon Mercer football game and a University of Georgia entertainment are planned honoring founder Charles E Lambdin.
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Brittain to Address Educators in Pike
Hon. M. L. Brittain will speak on education at a Pike meeting in Zebulon on Saturday March 7. Superintendent G Ridley called the board of education, teachers and patrons to attend. Zebulon residents will provide a basket dinner. The day is expected to be pleasant and profitable.
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Fort Early DAR Chapter Organized in Cordele
The Fort Early Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution forms in Cordele with about twenty five members. Named for the fort built by General Blackshear during Governor Harry’s era, officers elected include Regent Mrs. Max Land and other officers, with historical ties to 1818 campaigns of General Gaines and General Jackson in the area.
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Special Haralson Court Term Set for March in Buchanan
Haralson superior court to hold a special term in Buchanan starting the second Monday in March with Judge Price Bawards presiding. Only criminal cases will be tried after a grand jury returned 137 true bills, creating a backlog.
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Prep League Final Games Set Amid Postponements
The final round of the Toca prep basketball league goes ahead today with several games postponed. Boys High faces Donald Fraser on the Tech High court while Marist College meets Boys High in a key later match. Donald Fraser on their home court remains undefeated against listed foes, and Torvald Fraser has seven wins in ten games this season.
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Sharkey Must Serve His Jail Sentence
New York February 25 Tom Sharkey former pugilist will serve a 30 day term in the Tombs and pay a 300 dollar fine for maintaining a saloon on East Fourteenth Street. The court of special sessions ruled the place orderly. Justice Cohalan refused yesterday to grant a certificate of reasonable doubt to Sharkey.
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