Atlanta Loses Fielder Bauers to Sedalia and Butler Deal
Abner Powell reports Atlanta lost promising outfielder Bauers of Sedalia as negotiations failed. A ticket was sent to pitcher Ike Butler, with Shea praising Danny and preparations for a southbound move. Clemson plans, exhibition dates, and staff notes follow, including Lafitte’s potential and tech practice, with multiple clubs arranging early-season games in March.
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Butler
Danny Shea
Abner Powell
Atlanta
Bauers
Sedalia
Abner
Havers
Koshler
South Bend
Big Ike Butler
Ocal
Failura
Big Associates
Pelicans Open Season With 7-2 Win Over Athletics
New Orleans defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 7 to 2 in the season opener witnessed by about 500 at New Orleans. Brettenstein and Dannebower pitched for the Pelicans, Sullivan and Stratton caught, while Bender, Coakrey, Barton, and Powers played for the Athletics.
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New Orleans
Philadelphia Athletics
Athletics
Brettenstein
Dannebower
Sullivan
Stratton
Bender
Coakrey
Barton
Powers
Demands His Reinstatement Former Mobile Police Chief
John Case, former chief of police in Mobile Alabama, filed a circuit court mandamus against Mayor Lyons to force reinstatement. He says his resignation was not accepted and he was not legally removed after a county tax collector shortage became public last September. Case asserts he has repaid the shortage.
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Mobile Police
Mobile
Ala
John Case
Alea
Lyons
Case
Atlanta signs Ducky Holmes in Southern League buzz
The Nashville American reports Atlanta has signed Ducky Holmes after a Huntsville season last year. Holmes, a pitcher and hitter, joins a wave of Southern League contracts. The bulletin lists Accorsini, Hermann, Frickie, Bailey, Adams, Brunner, Stanley, Lally, Kisey, Tilford and Noreum among signees as Birmingham and Nashville add players and several transfers are noted. The Giants vanguard arrives in Savannah for ten days of tentative workouts with Dan McGann, W O Gilbert, and Michael Donlin, joined by others en route from New York.
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Atlanta
Ducky Holmes
Huntsville
Ale Holmes
Farrell
Nashville
Accorsini
Hermann
Frickie
Bailey
Adams
Brunner
Stanley
Lally
Kisey
Tilford
Noreum
Hirmmingham
F Hafford
F. G Ward
Rich Clark
Little Rock
Jack Holland
Chris Heisman
Savannah
Stinson
Lips
Byers
Macon
Titus
Bruvette
Summers
Joe Hennager
Jacksonville
Frank Dessau
Charles Smith
Violetta
Fitz- Patrick
Birmingham
Bavannah
New York Giants
Nationals
Bolton Street Park
Dan McGann
W O. Gilbert
Michael Donlin
Hot Springs
New York
McGraw
Ghost of J L Sullivan Calls Live Men to Fight Again
The ghost of John L. Sullivan rises from the dead to challenge new and old foes. Sullivan recently boxed an unknown heavyweight named McCormick, knocking him out in two rounds, and now seeks Jeffries. The piece ponders whether this is a genuine comeback or a promotional stunt.
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J. L. Sullivan
John L. Sullivan
Akil
McCormick
John L
John S
Sullivan
John Li
Dellowman
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
John Tm
Jeff
Dwyer Open to Match Gotch in Proposed Wrestling Bout
Telegraph from Birmingham reports M J Dwyer, former wrestler and boxing instructor at the Atlanta Athletic Club, willing to meet Frank Gotch. Gotch, heavyweight champion, would face Dwyer under two falls in one hour. Gotch’s superiority noted, with past rapid falls against opponents.
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Frank Gotch
America
Mr. Dwyer
Atlanta Athletic Club
M. J. Dwyer
Birmingham
Sporting Editor
Gotch
XE O
Lin
Dwyer Gotch
Dwyer
Pet Cat Bites Woman in Hydrophobia Case at Lexington
In Lexington, Mrs Minnie Layden was bitten on the left hand by a pet cat with hydrophobia symptoms while she sat writing. Police killed the cat and Mrs Layden travels to the Pasteur Institute in Baltimore for treatment. Also reported, Albert Hilgmen died at his Bellevue Avenue residence after several weeks illness. funeral set for tomorrow at Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Charlotte
N. C
Lexington
Minnie Layden
Pasteur Institute
Baltimore
Albert Hilsman
Macon
Alvert Hilgmen
Bellevue Avenue
Parr I$ Ready For Leonhardt Graeco Roman World Title Match
James Parr and Charles Leonhardt contend for the Graeco Roman world championship after Parr issued the challenge. Leonhardt accepted and the match may take place in Atlanta at the Atlanta Athletic Club if a venue is secured. otherwise a northern site with the English champion is discussed. Newark wrestler Parr plans talks with club president Brogies to organize the bout.
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Atlanta
Charles Leonhardt
James Parr
Worle
Atlenta
Parr
Leonhardt
Charles Leonharit
Stran Ps
Newark
Brogies
Atlanta Athletic Club
Capable Kapoleons Prepare for Spring Work in Atlanta
Cleveland pitchers train at Hot Springs and will report after infielders arrive in Atlanta. Two pitchers will join for emergencies as exhibition games are arranged. First game scheduled at Tech Park March 1 with Tech. Atlanta faces Cleveland later in Piedmont Park around March 18. Lajoie, Bradley, Conroy, Collins, Bay, Flick, and Vinson are highlighted as star Cleveland lineup.
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Cleveland
Atlanta
Craciers
Napoleons
Tech
Tech Grounds
Napoleon Layola
United States
Hot Springs
Barnard
Tech Park
Clevelanders
Piedmont Park
Clark Griffith
Fed
Keeler
Lajéte
King Bee
Ches
Lajoie
BU Bradley
Missouri
Conroy
New York Americans
A Collins
Boston Americans
Bill Bradley
Bay
Flick
Vinson
Will May
Pittsburg
Aragon Hotel
Fire risk inspectors from New York in Savannah
A Savannah progress note reports engineers from New York studying fire risks for the national board of fire underwriters. Fire apparatus have been tested, water pressure checked, and a police department capacity review completed for large crowds. City officials assist. a final report is pending before visits to other Georgia cities.
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Fing Underwriters
Savannah
Committee of Engineers
New York
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Police Department
Oficlala
Georgia
Chronic Diseases of Men and Women Cured by Dr Hathaway
Dr J Newton Hathaway, a long established Atlanta specialist, advertises no obligation exams and aims for proven cures. He cites 18 years in Atlanta, numerous testimonials, and contrast with other so called specialists, asserting fair dealings and successful patient cures.
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South
J. Newton Hathaway
Atlanta
Dr Hathaway
Atlante
Hathaway
Comnelsi
Hthany
Dr Hathaway Offers Cure Claims and Medical Expertise
Dr Hathaway advertises extensive experience and advanced equipment including X rays and vibratory devices. He asserts unique methods for chronic diseases and blood disorders, promises permanent cures, and offers free consultation with no obligation to begin treatment.
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Dr. Hathaway
Great Physician Offers Distance Diagnosis and Free Books
A renowned doctor markets distance diagnosis via blood pressure exams and mail consults. He advertises eight medical books covering throat and lungs, kidneys, skin, women, blood, nerves, urinary, and sexual health, plus a free book for men titled Manliness, vigor and health, sent to each caller or by mail if needed.
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Weite
Loyal Yale Mascot Pop Smith Dies in New Haven
Special to The New York World notes Pop Williams Smith longtime Yale mascot died suddenly at his Day Street home of heart disease. The Yorkshire born shoemaker, famed for his long beard and cane, cheered Yale athletes at football and baseball games and enjoyed access to Yale buildings. He left five children and was nearly eighty seven.
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New Haven
Willam Smith
Yale
Day Street
Pop Smith
Halifax
Yorkshire
England
Tike ‘John the
Nat
Pop
al Yele
Yala
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Louis Schlappleasss
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Indianapolis
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Dusty) Rhoades
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