Great Umpire Counts and Other Baseball Notes
PEMBROKE FINLAYSON a midget twirler for Memphis Turtles and ex Brooklyn National died in Brooklyn of peritonitis after an injury last summer. Survived by widow and two children. Cy Seymour unlikely to join big league clubs with Dodgers or Cardinals. may sign with an American Association team. Wild Cat Ferns and Clarence English fight ends in a draw after 15 rounds in St Joseph. third straight draw between them. Chick Hayes offers $100 to anyone who knocks out his teeth in a fight. fo in the pit, Hayes would net $400 if someone bites the dust. Joe Sugden led NL batters briefly while with Pittsburgh. seeks official credit. The Barons’ outfield promises top speed with Messenger, Mowrey, Johnston. Tom Hughes recalls Charlottesville training with Jake Stahl in 1905. Hahey BavIs credits younger Athletics with their success, noting players Baker, Barry, Collins and McInnis asked many questions and boosted team play.
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Pembroke Finlayson
Memphis Turtles
Brooklyn Nationals
Brooklyn
Finlayson
Memphis
South Carolina
Hahey Bavis
Philadelphia Athletics
Infield
Baker
Barry
Collins
McInnis
Davis
Athletics
Perry to Meet Mike Gibbons in Pittsburg Bout
Jimmy Perry welterweight from Pittsburg faces Bobby Reynolds prior to a possible bout versus Mike Gibbons of St Paul after an invitation from the Pittsburg Athletic Association. Perry enjoys strong local support and is praised by fans alongside Atlanta’s Clarence English.
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Perry
Mike Gibbons
Jimmy Perry
Pittsburg
Bobby Reynolds
Staten
Pittsburg Athletic Association
Staul
Clarence English
Ans
Atlanta
Browns to Train in Montgomery
Montgomery March 7 special The St Louis Browns of the American League will train three weeks in Montgomery. Charlie Jones Mont g mer y Baseball Association president received the formation from Bob Wake Browns manager stating a team will reach Montgomery this week. Wake telegram to Jones said he would bring forty men Pratt and Alley, who starred with the Billikens last year, will accompany the team. M Hedges of the St Louis association will join the party. Training begins early next week with an exhibition game against the Billikens. This marks a rare instance of a National or American League team training in Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Ala
St. Louis Browns
Charlie Ones
Montgomeryaseball Association
Bob Wake
Browns
Jones
St. Louis
Pratt and Alley
Billikens
M. Hedges
Billkens
Mont
Invitation Golf at Montgomery Club Opens July Fourth
The Montgomery Country Club announces an invitation golf tournament on July 4 and 5 with five flights and cups for prizes. John M Inglis, the Montgomery professional, is refining the course into one of the best in the county.
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Montgomery
Gregg Not Signed By Cleveland As Vean Gregg Status Unclear
March 17. Manager Harry Davis of the Cleveland American League team denies Vean Gregg has signed to play for his club this season. Gregg is still on the Pacific coast with no word on when he will report. Catcher Fed Hasterly and pitcher Whaling are due here tomorrow from the Pacific coast.
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Gregg
Mobile
Ala
Arry Davis
Cleveland
Vean Gregg
Vean Rege
Pacific Coast
Will
Fed Hasterly
Itcher
Crackers Brace Pitching and Catching Staff Ahead of Season
Three Crackers reported to Manager Charney Hempnhill for practice raising the roster to twelve. With pitcher Frank Dessau, Ira B. Hogan, and catcher John J. Kerr arriving Thursday morning Aug. 1, they are touted to join the regular batteries for the home club when the season opens and the umpire declares the batteries for today’s game.
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Charney Hempnhill
Frank Dessau
Ira B. Hogan
John J. Kerr
Kerr and Dessau join Crackers spring workouts
Kerr, a strong catching prospect, impressed at Hemphill park after enjoying a standout 1911 season with Trenton. Dessau, ex-Monchester reliever, adds depth along with Hogue and others as Atlanta Crane Crackers list new reportees and those yet to report.
Connie Mack Vets Join the Recruits in Spring Practice
In San Antonio Texas on March 7 veteran Phillies from Connie Mack's group joined the recruits for spring practice to face the San Antonio Texas League team in an upcoming game. John Shibe business manager and T Shibe led the party with players Coombs Jones Baker Doyle Thomas Krause Lapy Bender Collins Lord Plank Barry Oldring Morgan McInnis Trewin and Ohl. Matthew Kilroy a famed Asia pitcher joined to watch the training officials noted rain delayed practice.
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San Antonio
Texas
Philadelphia
John Shibe
T. Shibe
Coombs
Jones
Baker
Doyle
Thomas
Krause
Lapy
Bender
Collins
Lord
Auburn Soccer Here Tomorrow in Atlanta
The Auburn soccer team led by Mike Donahue travels to Atlanta to play the Atlanta Football Club at Ponce de Leon Park, kick off at 3:30. In their recent Auburn match the Atlanta side won 2 to 1 in a tight contest, promising a similar showdown. Auburn alumni in Atlanta plan to attend en masse, with tickets sold at Spalding's store on Broad Street.
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Auburn Socer
Mike Donahue
Atlanta
Pone de Leon
Auburn
Atlanta Boys
Spalding
Broad Street
Five Yankees Report as Yankees Begin Spring Work
Yankee manager Wolverton reports key players remaining to join the squad in Atlanta. Chase Gardner Sweeney and Birdie Cree will report, while Ray Fisher stays away until June to teach at his alma mater. Wolverton signs scout Tom O Hara to join Arthur Irwin in finding new talent for the Yankees. Weather hinders practice, but daily sessions and potential six inning intrasquad games are planned as the squad trains under trainer Mulcahy.
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Herry Walter
New York Americans
Wolverton
Chase
Gardner
Sweeney
Birdie Cree
Ray Fisher
Yankee
Atlanta
Yankees
Tom O'Hara
Oakland
Arthur Irwin
Poncey
Mulcahhy
Albany Club Schedule Arranged for Crackers Games
Manager Hemphill has arranged games with the Albany club, with the Crackers to play in Albany on March 27 and 28. Bernie McCay, a former Cracker, now manages Albany. Hemphill is close to finalizing exhibition contests and may set up games with the Yankees on March 15 and 26 and with Heisman’s Yellow Jackets on other dates.
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Hemphill
Albany
Crackers
South Georgia
Bernie McCay
Yankees
Heisman
Yellow Jackets
Johnny Berkel in Atlanta for IL Providence link
Johnny Berkel former Cracker shortstop now in Atlanta then to Savannah to report to the Providence club of the International League, sold by the Tigers. Sid Smith another former Cracker in the city preparing to join the Columbus Ohio American Association team this season.
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Johnny Berkel
Detroit
Atlanta
Savannah
Providence Club
International League
Tigers
Sid Smith
Sid
Columbus
Ohio
Bailey Sends In His Contract With Crackers
Harry Bailey, the fleet-footed out fielder, has sent in his signed contract and will report shortly. Al O'Dell and Martin Walsh, the two unsigned players, have agreed to terms and will report with their contracts.
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Harry Bailey
Crackers
AL O'Dell
Martin Walsh
Murphey Leaves for Three Bouts
Jerry Murphey the Indianapolis lightweight will depart Atlanta next week to fulfill engagements in Jacksonville Charleston and Dallas. He has been matched with good lightweights in these three cities.
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Jerry Murphey
Indianapolis
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Charleston
Dallas
Hector Accepts Gaffney's Defi in Boxing Challenge
Kid Hector the "Battling Greek" replies to Jeff Gaffney the "Fighting Actor" with a card to Dick Jemison, sporting editor. He accepts the challenge and agrees to meet at 118 pounds any place any time, winner take all, if Gaffney will weigh 118 pounds as stated.
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Kid Hector
Jeff Gaffney
Dick Jemison
the Constitution
Gaffney
Morris Palzer bout draws heavy bids in New York
Bidding among local boxing clubs for a ten round Pal zer Morris match is lively. The National Sporting Ginn tops at 13006 dollars, Morris refuses to fight under any circumstances. Madison Athletic Club offers 12500, Empire Athletic Club 11000, Fairmont Athletic Club also expressed interest.
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New York
Amon
Albert Palzer
Carl Morris
Cmes
National Sporting Ginn
Butt Morris
Palzer
Madison Athletic Club
Empire Athletic Club
Fairmont Athletic Club
Vean Gregg Signs with Cleveland Team in Mobile
Vean Gregg has signed with the Cleveland American League club after holding out. Manager Herry Davis announced the deal in Mobile where Gregg will report next week to condition himself. The team played a five inning practice game today.
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Vean Gregg
Mobile
Ala
Herry ‘Davis
Greve
Davis
Naps
Pels Return Home From Training in Panama Canal Zone
President Manager Charley Frank led the New Orleans Southern League team back home after two weeks training aboard a United Fruit steamer in the Panama Canal Zone. The squad was reported in excellent condition upon arrival.
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Orleans
Charley Frank
New Orleans
Wbhoard A
United Fruit
Panama Canal -Zone
Splendid Card for H Staten at Steiner-Emery card
Harry Staten presents a boxing card at the Steiner-Emery building on Saturday night headlined by Perry versus Reynolds in a 16 round welterweight main event. Also featuring Hector versus Lee in a semi windup 6 or 8 rounds, Terry Wilson versus Sills in a 4 round light bout, and a battle royal. Tickets available at Staten’s shop.
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Harry Staten
Steiner-Emery
Jimmy Perry
Bobby Reynolds
Chariie Lee
Kid Hector
Terry Wilson
Kid Sills
Perry-Reynolds
Perry
Young Erie
Honey Mellody
Jack Dillon
Billy Berger
Clarence English
Dick Gilbert
New York
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Hector v. Lee
Malin
Jeff Gaffney
Gate City
Charlie Lee
Hector
Lee
Gaffney
Sills
Texas star pitchers join Boston Nationals at Augusta training
George Jackson and J L Griffin, former Southern Leaguers known as Texas, passed through Atlanta en route to Augusta to train with the Boston Nationals. Jackson, who sparked last season after joining the Doves from Memphis, and Griffin, a big right hander who played for the Crackers and Cubs before the Doves trade, are joined by fellow Lone Star standout Tris Speaker with the Boston club.
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George Jackson
J. L. Griffin
Lone Star Baseball
Tris Speaker
Boston
Soccer Meeting Slated Tonight At Spaldina’s
A meeting at Spaldina’s is set to finalize details for tomorrow’s game against Auburn. Mike Donahue has been drilling the team since Saturday to improve tactics and execution. The players expect a stronger showing and aim to turn the tide against the visiting squad.
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Spaldina
Auburn
Mike Donahue
Dewey and Jeannette Sign for Bout in New York
Chattanooga March 7 W A Sharp manager for Nat Dewey colored Southern light heavyweight and Ben McKittrick manager for Joe Jeannette signed for a ten round bout to be fought in New York March 13 The men recently fought an eight round draw before the Chattanooga Athletic Club.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
W. A. Sharp
Nat Dewey
Ben McKittrick
Joe Jeannette
New York
Chattanooga Athletic Club
More Naps Leave For Molina And Cleveland Squad
The Cleveland second team left for Molina to join Manager Pavis and players who departed a week earlier. Lajoie Birmingham Bronkie Graney Olson Ball Peckinpaugh Stansbury Turner Scout Sam Kennedy and VP E S Barnard are in the party. Hornhorst and Butcher to join from Cincinnati.
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Naps
Cleveland
Marc
Foxs
South
Molina
Pavis
Lajoie
Birmingham
Bronkie
Graney
Olson
Ball
Peckinpaugh
Stansbury
Turner
Sam Kennedy
E.S. Barnard
Hornhorst
Butcher
Cincinnati
Browns to Train in Montgomery Alabama Ahead of Season
The St Louis American League club, thirty strong, will travel by special car to Montgomery on Sunday to train here for three weeks. The move aims to escape cold weather further north, and an exhibition game between two picked teams will be played in Montgomery this Sunday.
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Browns
Montgomery
Ala
Immigration trends and Oriental policy in the United States
A World’s Work February discusses Oriental policy and immigration limits. It notes a decline in Chinese numbers since 1880 due to restrictive laws and a sharp rise in Japanese in the United States from about 2,000 in 1890 to over 79,000 by 1910, with Chinese at 107,006 in 1890 and around 80,000 today, reflecting labor migration and restrictions.
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Avaunt
ER. Dana -Durand
Ao Orien
United States
Americans Plan for Self-Defense in Mexico City
In Mexico City four hundred Americans met to organize self defense amid potential anti foreign disorders. Committees were formed to coordinate with other nationalities, with the federal district backing actions to protect lives and property. The American ambassador urged nonpartisan conduct as plans include rifle requests, defense hubs, and siege preparations for women and children.
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Mexico City
Federal District
Americana
Congress Asked to Probe Strike in Lawrence Mills
Washington March 7 A House Rules Committee recommended a broad investigation into the American Woolen Company covering its organization capitalization labor conditions and status of a corporation following the Lawrence Massachusetts mill strike. Testimony showed wages in mills and accounts of violence and terror faced by workers and their families while church and civic leaders described removal of children and foreign fear as the strike unfolded.
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Washington
American Woolen Company
Congress
House Committee On Rules
Lawrence
Mass
Rules Committee
House
Wilson
Pennsylvania
Berger
Wisconsin
Clark Carter
Citizens' Committee
Lewis
Cox
Frank Sherman
Wood “Intl
Giri
Austin P. Wade
Ayer
Edward M. Cross
Boston
Taft
Miss Anderson
New York
Httle
Hardwick
Pinehurst Golf Open Ends In 2368 Tie
Walter J. Travis of Garden City and Dr. C. Heroin Agawam Hunt Club Providence tied 2368 in the eighth annual spring golf meet at Pinehurst after 18 holes of final play and 36 hole qualification.
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Pinehurst
Marah
Walter J. Travis
Garden City
Péordd
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Messenger
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Tom Hughes
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Sykes
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