Memph is midget twirler Finlayson dies in Brooklyn
PEMBROKE FINLAYSON, the midget twirler of the Memphis Turtles and formerly a Brooklyn Nationals member, died at his Brooklyn home from peritonitis. He left a widow and two children. Finlayson pitched for Memphis and suffered an injury last summer. The death is linked to that injury. He was born in South Carolina. Cy ShyMour prospects with American Association teams. Wild Cat Teqns vs Clarence English draw in St Joseph. Chick Hayes offers $100 to any man who knocks out his teeth. he has false teeth and a $300 forfeiture if any are lost. Joe Sugden led NL batsmen briefly. Barons’ fast trio in Southern League outfield. Tow Wghes trained in Charlottesville in 1903 with Jake Stahl. Harry Davis credits young Athletics players for team success.
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Crackers Add Three More Pitchers In Early Practice
Twelve Crackers have reported to Manager Charley Hemphill for practice with the arrival of Frank Dessau Ira B Hogue and John J Kerr Thuraday morning. They are slated for regular work on the catching and pitching staff as the season opens and the umpire declares the batteries for the home club.
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Charley Hemphill
Frank Dessau
Ira B. Hogue
Gatcher
John J. Kerr
Thuradey
Perry to Meet Mike Gibbons in Pittsburg Bout
Jimmy Perry the Pittsburg welterweight accepts a date before Pittsburg Athletic Association members for a scheduled bout with Mike Gibbons the renowned Saint Paul welterweight. Perry enjoys strong local support while Clarence English garners similar fan interest in Atlanta.
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Mike Gibbons
Jimmy Perry
Pittsburg
Bobby Reynold
Staten
Pittsburg Athletic Association
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Clarence English
Ane
Atlanta
Browns to Train in Montgomery
Montgomery Ala March 7 Special The St Louis Browns of the American League will train three prima in Montgomery. President Jones of the Montgomery Baseball Association says forty men will arrive, including Pratt and Riley from the Bullivens. M Hedges of the St Louis association will accompany the squad for a three week training stint on the local diamond or practice next week. An exhibition game with the Billikens is planned Sunday marking the first such ML or NL team training in Montgomery in years.
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St. Louia Browns
Charlie Ones
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Bullikens
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St Louis Assoation
Montgomery Country Club Invitation Golf Event
The Montgomery Country Club announces its Invitation Golf Tournament on July 4 at 3:60 PM. Six flights will be rated and cups awarded as prizes. John M. Inglis, the Montgomery professional, is shaping the course into one of the best in the county.
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Cleveland manager denies Vean Tre ss contract signing
In Mobile Alabama on March 7 manager arry Stavis of the Cleveland American League team denies Vean Togs has signed to play this season. Togs is still on the Pacific coast with no word when he will reach there. Catcher Ted Easterly and pitcher Whaling arrive tomorrow from the Pacific coast.
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Kerr Placed With Crackers After Tri-State Season
Dessau and Kerr arrived for practice together after Kerr played every inning for Trenton in the 1911 Tri-State League. Irwin of the New York Americans praised Kerr as a top catcher bet for the Crackers. Flo later hit .352 with 122 hits and 12 sacrifices in 1911, while Dessau pitched 31 games in the Eastern League season.
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Atlanta
Arthur Irwin
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Hameras
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Connie Mack's vets join the recruits in San Antonio
In San Antonio on March 7 American League veterans joined the Philadelphia recruits for spring practice. Manager Coombs, T. Shibe, and a long list of players including Plank, Barry, Oldring, Bender, and Meckin, gathered with several accompanied by wives. Rain halted practice today with another session planned tomorrow.
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Auburn Soccer Here Tomorrow in Atlanta Clash
The Auburn soccer team led by Mike Donahue travels to Atlanta for a return match with the Atlanta Club at Ponce de Leon Park, starting 3:30 p.m. The prior Auburn–Atlanta meeting ended 3 to 1 in Atlanta’s favor, signaling a closely contested rematch. Auburn alumni plan to attend, and tickets are on sale at Spalding's on Broad Street.
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Yankees face slow start as five report to Wolverton
Yankees manager Wolverton has five players remaining to report including Chase Gardner Sweeney and Birdie Cree while Ray Fisher will not join until June to teach at his alma mater. New scout Tom O Hara joins Arthur Irwin to uncover phenoms. Weather hampers practice but steady daily sessions aim to field two six inning scrimmages.
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Sweeney
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Yankees
Atlanta
Tom O'Hara
Oakland
Arthur Irwin
Poncey
Walverton
Rondition
Mulcahhy
Crackers Schedule Arranged for Albany Games
Manager Hemphill closes for games with the Albany club and the Cracker squad plans to travel to Albany for March 27 and 28. Bernie McCay, former Cracker, now runs Albany. Hemphill may set up Yankee games for March 15 and 16 and has dates with Heisman’s Yellow Jackets.
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Johnny Berkel Spotted In Atlanta Ahead Of Pro Ball Move
Former Cracker shortstop Johnny Berkel, bought by Detroit, arrives in Atlanta for a few days before reporting to the Providence club in the International League. Sid Smith, another ex-Cracker, is in town and set to join Columbus in the American Association this season.
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Savannah
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Bailey Snd In His Contract With Crackers
Harry Bailey, the fleet footed out fielder, is reported to sign with the Crackers for the coming season and will report shortly. Al O Dell and Martin Walsh, the other unsigned players, have agreed in terms and will report, likely with their contracts.
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al O'Dell
Martin Walsh
Murphey Leaves For Three Bouts
Jerry Murphey the Indianapolis lightweight heads to Atlanta for a series of engagements in Jacksonville Charleston and Dallas. He has been matched with good lightweights in these three cities.
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Hector Accepts Gaffney's Defi for Bout
Kid lector known as the Battling Greek answers Jeff Gaffney's challenge in a Sporting Editor letter. He accepts the bout at any place and time with winner take all if Gaffney makes 118 pounds as specified. Dick Jemison, The Constitution, notes the exchange.
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Dick Jemison
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Morris Palzer bout draws heated bids from clubs
New York March 7 Bidding among local boxing clubs for the ten round fight between Albert Padger and Carl Morris runs high. The top bid so far is 13000 from the National Sporting Club, but Morris refuses to fight Palzer under any circumstances. The Madison Athletic Club is next with 12500, while the Empire and Fairmont Athletic Clubs are said to be ready to bid.
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Carl Morris
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Palzer
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Empire Athletic Club
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Fairmont Athletic Club
Vean Gregg Signs with Cleveland Team
Mobile Alabama March 7 Manager Harry Davis of the Cleveland American League club announced Vean Gregg has signed after holding out Gregg will report to Davis next week to condition himself The Nap practice game of five innings was played today
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Mobile
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Pelicans Return Home From Panama Canal Trip
New Orleans March 7. President manager Charley Frank and the New Orleans Southern League Pelicans arrived aboard a United Fruit steamer after a two weeks training trip in the Panama canal zone. The team was reported in excellent condition and ready for action back at home.
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New Orleans
Charley’ Frank
United Fruit
Panama Canal Zone
Splendid boxing card for H Staten's in city return
Harry Staten promotes a Saturday night bill at Stelmer Emery building with Jimmy Perry versus Bobby Reynolds in a 10 round main event. Also on the card are Charlie Lee versus Kid Hector in 8, Terry Wilson versus Kid Sills in 4, and a battle royal to open. Perry has a strong record and faces top western challengers. Hector and Lee bring a clash of styles. Wilson is a newcomer at about 135 pounds.
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Bobby Reynolds
Charlie Lee
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Terry Wilson
Kid Sills
Jeff Gaffney
Gate City Club
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Texas Twins in Transit to Boston Club Trainin
George Jackson and J L Griffin former Southern Leaguers passed through Atlanta en route to Augusta to join the Boston Nationals in training there. Jackson, who stirred the National League last season with the Doves from Memphis, and Griffin, a big right hander who played for the Crackers then Cubs, were nicknamed Texas, their home state. Another Lone Star talent, Tris Speaker, is with the Boston club.
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J. L. Griffin
Lone Star Baseball
Tris Speaker
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Soccer Meeting Slated Tonight to Prepare for Auburn Game
A meeting will be held at Spalding's tonight to finalize details for tomorrow's soccer match against Auburn. Coach Mike Donahue has drilled the team since Saturday, and players aim for marked improvement after last week's contest. The locals expect a tough test but trust their preparations.
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Dewey and Jeannette Ink Ten Round Bout Papers
Chattanooga Tenn March 7 V A Sharp manager for Nat Dewey colored south ern light heavyweight and Ben McKitttrick manager for Joe Jeannette signed articles for a ten round bout to be fought in New York March 1 The men recently battled to an eight round draw before the Chattanooga Athletic Club.
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More Naps Leave For Mobile Trip
The second Cleveland American League squad heads south from Cleveland to Mobile to join Manager Davis and players who left a week earlier. The party includes Lajoie Birmingham Bronkle Graney Olson Ball Peckinpaugh Stansbury Turner scout Sam Kennedy and VP E S Barnard. Wornhorst and Butcher will join at Cincinnati.
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St Louis Americans Train In Montgomery For Three Weeks
The St Louis American League team, about thirty strong, will arrive by special car tomorrow afternoon to train in Montgomery for three weeks. An exhibition game is planned Sunday between two picked teams.
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Ala
Americans Plan for Self-Defense in Mexico City
In Mexico City four hundred Americans met to organize self defense against potential disorders, forming committees with other nationalities and awaiting arms. The event, attended by the American ambassador, noted preparations including women and children evacuation points, and talks of rifles and supplies from various foreign communities.
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Federal District
Brother Life and Property
Probe of American Woolen Co. Urged by Rules Committee
Washington reports that the House Rules Committee urged a broad investigation into the American Woolen Company covering its organization capitalization labor conditions and status as a corporation in the wake of the Lawrence Mass strike testimony from mill owners workers and city officials including Rev Clark Carter and postmaster Lewis Cox detailing attacks and terror during the dispute and wage histories and church funded aid to strikers with implications for policy and public opinion.
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American Woolen Company
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Pinehurst Golf Final Featuring Walter Trevis and Dr HL Gai
A final 18 hole round at Pinehurst sees Walter Trevis from En City tied with Dr HL Gai of Agawam for the Hunt Club title as today’s decisive round unfolds.
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