Nitchie to Meet Clarence English in Ten Round Fight
Young welterweight Nitchie arrives in Philadelphia ready for Tuesday night clash with Clarence English at Gate City Athletic Club. English, delayed but rested, has fought many locals and draws Atlanta praise as a tough, trading fighter. Promoter Brownfield swapped Ford for Nitchie, promising a grueling ten round main event with tickets on sale at Tumlin's.
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Young Nitchie
Philadelphia
City
Gate City Athletic Club
Clarence English
St Joseph
Engiiah
Atlanta
Nitchlea
Hinglish
Brownfield
Barney Ford
English
Ford
Nitchie
Tumlin's
Baseball Gossip and Plans for the Season
The article surveys players, managers, and team prospects as the season nears. Walter Johnson admiration and hopes for a winning team are noted, with focus on Giants, Barrow, Gleason, O Day, and Schulfer plans along with Doaning and Dewey racing.
Ford and Street Yank New York Ameri team battery
Ford and Street are projected as the far battery for the New York Americans next season. Sweeney appears unlikely to report Wolverton, with Gabby and Russell shaping plans for the future. Gabby can handle spitballs and curves, though limited practice may slow adjustment.
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Street
New York Ameriees
Lke Sweeney
Wolverton
Erlaenty
Gabby
Russell
Ford
Lookout Roster Numbers Highlight Unclear Item
Fragmentary notes reference roster numbers and a veteran player returning, with scattered mentions of New Orleans and Tennessee on March 17. The readable parts suggest a sports context but lack concrete facts, dates, or outcomes.
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Tenn
New Orleans
B. Be
Scrub Games By Crackers Start Today
The Crackers and Yankees open a series with a three o clock scrimmage after extensive infield work by Groundkeeper Gillespie. Manager Hemphill plans two practice sessions, splits the squad into Colts and Vets, and awaits late arrivals Phelan and O'Dell to set the lineup.
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Gillespie
Crackers
Yankees
Hemphill
Colts
Vets
Cincinnati Nationals
Hank O'Day
Charley Doolin
Philadelphia Nationals
Atlanta
Dell
Warner
Phelan
Artie Britton
Vedder Sitton
Harvey Russell
Britton
Kerr
Sitton
Russell
Nan
Baisley
Watson
Alperman
O'Brien
Jordan
Sykes
Revere
Hogue
Dessau
Mayer
Costa—Britton
O'Dell
Walsh
Joynes
Wolfe
Howard
Miller
Wells
Eatchera
Johns
Atkins
Paige
Lkely
Champion Sam McVey Defeats James Barry in 20 Round Bout
Sydney reported Sam McVey the California boxer and heavyweight champion of Australia defeated Chicago rival James Barry on points after a 20 round fight. McVey won decisively in Sydney N S W. March 17.
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Sydney
Sam McVey
California
Australia
James Barry
Chicago
McVey
Spring Baseball Buzz From Hot Springs Camp
Hot Springs reports spring training notes on Cy Seymour Jimmy Burke and other players. Dahlen and James impress with hitting speed and fielding. Cy Young and Grover Alexander praised as top arms. Moran James Reilly Bemey Breen Daley Breen and others show promise as camp opens.
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H. W. Lanigan
Hot Springs
Cy Seymour
Jimmy Burke
Seymour
Burke
Arthur Postle Wins at March Sprint Event
The report notes Arthur Postle winning a sprint event on March 17 referring to Jack Frice as the point man. Protections and dash times 4-1-6 appear in the context of the news wire.
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Arthur
Postle
Uind
Jack Frice
Ptainh
Tinker's Pennant Clincher in the 1908 NL Drama
A historic 1908 pennant race among Pittsburgh New York and Chicago featured a decisive Chicago win aided by Cubs shortstop Joe Tinker. The Merkle incident and a tense Oct 8 clash in New York escalated fan fury as Tinker’s superb fielding prevented a crucial Giants run, preserving Chicago’s chance at the World Series title.
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Pittsburgh
New York
Chicago
New York Giants
Bruins
Cubs
Jon Tinker
Gotham
McGraw
Chance
Merkle
Attli Thed
Metropolia
Mordecai Brown
Rooters
Devlin
McCormick
Bridwell
Doyle
Mathewson
Tenny
Schulte
Herzog
Brown
Giants
Joseph B. Bowles
Barons Camp Opened as Cubs and Bisons Rally
Birmingham Barons begin spring camp with most players reporting except Yantz who is a holdout. Barons lost to the Yankees in a recent game and schedule a University of Alabama showdown next Tuesday. Bisons arrive in Athens for three weeks of training while Giants lose to Houston 2 to 0. Cubs struggle in New Orleans as Pelicans edge them 4 to 3 in a wild game.
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Birmingham
Ala
Arthur Marcan
Raymond Hyan
Barons
Yantz
Ryan
Molesworth
Bisons
Athens
Bisona
Buffalo Baseball
George Stillings
Minnse
International Association
Stallings Park
Chase Street
Georgian Hotel
Sanford Field
Frank Anderson
Stallings
Pandora
Crackers Select Team From Thirteen States to Macy
It took thirteen states to supply the Crackers with players for the season. The 32-man roster includes six from Ohio and Georgia each, plus reps from Pennsylvania New York Virginia DC North Carolina Connecticut Louisiana Indiana Michigan South Carolina Sositton. Walsh replaces Jules Watson as the Crackers White Hope at 205 pounds and 6 feet 1 inch. The typical Cracker stands 6 feet tall, 174 pounds, 26 years old with a .965 fielding and .257 batting.
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Walsh
White Hope
Dick Jemison
Ohio
Georgia
Hemphill
Bailey
Sykes
Wolfe
Johns
Hogue
Jordan, McMurray
Luck
Atkins
Mayer
Gentle
Pennsylvania
Alperman
Miller
Britton
Dessau
New York
Phelan
O'Brien
Walah
Virginia
Jaynes, Russell and Revelle
District of Columbia
Howard and Menafee
North Carolina
Watson
Connecticut
O'Dell
Louisiana
Jules Watson
Martin Walsh
Big Hd Walsh
White Sox
Hugh McMurray
Flery
O’brien
Warner
Jaynes
Benedicts
Nicknama
Charles J. Hemphfil
Ence Youngstown
Jules O. Watson
Greanabors
Atlanta
Harry
L. Bailey
Shawnee
Oxia
Newarke
Otto Jordon
Darleyyes
Clarington
Earl
N. Y
Albany Allonta
Austin Howard
S Waington
D. c
Harold Wolfe
E Claveland
Bas “Wolf
Os Lauro
Rochester
Aries A. Alpertitan
Erla
Eee - Bridgeport
Williameport
Prenton
Louwlavivle
Baltimore
Philly Wells
New Orleans
Bridgeport
Harvey Hy Russell
Marshall
Mablibreau
Atlante
Bampro
Ayal Einter
Beer Gas City
Jobes
Sevon Bille
Ante
Atieote
Paige
Carthage
Richmond
R. A. Revelle
Norfolk
Marty
Colwelius
Pendleton
J. C
Ugige
Pines
Savannah
Chasker
New York Bouts Boxing Card Schedule and match list
A page lists New York bouts featuring clubs such as Brooklyn Beach A C Fairmont A C Empire A C and Olympic A C. Notable matchups include Willie Howard vs Joe Hyland March 18 Patsy Kinavy vs Young Wagner March 14 Tamimy Maloney vs George Alger March 19 and Johnny Sandes vs Young Wagner February 27 among others with eliminations and multiple weight classes outlined through late April.
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Brooklyn Beach
A. C
Olympic
C. Gorden A. Cc
National A. C
Fairmont A. C
Rmpire A. C. Ad
Carlyle AC
Olympic A. C. Fairmont A. C
Empire A. C. Athigtic
Fairmont A. C. Marea
Willie Howard
Joe Hyland
Young Hickay
Phil Cro
Patsy Kinavy
Young Wagner
Tamimy Maloney
George Alger
Jack Goodman
Kid Buron
Marc
Cerl Morrin
Jim Stewart
Rob Moha
Sailor Burke
Brown
Jack O*donnell
Andy Farker
Joe Hirst
Mike Giobona
Jack Denning
Johnny Sandes
Richle O'Keefe
Joe Doster
Patay Kine
Tommy Houck
Tom Kennedy
Frank Moran
Jon Mandot
Leach Grons
Evers Meets Joe Jackson In New Orleans Mischief Tale
A humorous incident in New Orleans during spring training binds baseball legends Joe Jackson and Harry Evers. Jackson, with the Cleveland Americans, met the Cubs and Pelicans in the Crescent City. Evers asked if Jackson would make the team. Jackson revealed his Cleveland affiliation and pride, prompting light apologies as the tale spread.
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New Orlans
Joe Jackson
Nap
Johnny Byers
Cub
Toxie Joe
Jackson
New Orleans
Naps
Pels
Chicago Cubs
Crescent City
Evers
Joe
Cleveland Americans
Ceveland
Dixie Demon
Three-Fingered Coyle Joins Lookouts Roster
Chattanooga reports Mickey Coyle a left handed first baseman from the Shamrock Country Texas League. Mangled right hand, three fingers, but noted for phenomenal reach and Brent card performance. He is expected to rival former stars Vie Bahn and Hub Perdue this season.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Mickey” Coyle
Shamrock Country
Coyte
Ing
Coyle
Brent
Bill Vie~bahn
Hub Perdue
Kilbane Home Welcome Stirs Cleveland Parade Rally
Cleveland greets Johnny Kilbane after his February featherweight title win over Abe Attell in Los Angeles. A monster parade forms from the depot to city hall with Mayor Beker reviewing, Kilbane lifting his baby as he returns home. Major outfielders and players observe the celebration as fans fill the streets.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Johny Kilbane
Abe Attell
Los Angeles
Johnny
Kilbane
Newton D. Beker
Municipal ownership a key issue in Americus election
Americus Georgia March 17 municipal ownership dominates the caustic fight over a proposed $50 000 electric plant linked to the waterworks Voters will decide next Wednesday with 815 registered the largest ever total in the city a heated campaign features bonds for the electric plant backed by the city council and Citizens Club opposing interests from the utility company mobilizes supporters amid allegations of vote buying and broad registration of residents including the sick and disabled in a bid to sway the result.
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Americus
Citizens’ Club
Barons Show Strong Promise From Birmingham Tryouts
Birmingham March 17. The Barons report strong early form from a 26 man contingent. Catchers Lemon and Dilger headline a deep group, with pitchers Foxen Randall Smith Boyd and others in the mix. Infield and outfield battles heat up as veterans and youngsters vie for key roles on the 1912 squad.
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Hugh W. Roberts
Birmingham
Ala
Barons
Kewanee
BL Foxen
Elmer Randall
Vicksburg
Clarence Smith
Anniston
Raymond Boyd
Ottumawa
Hardgrove
Monmouth
Bull Green
Lansing
Baker
Raymond
Kane
New Jersey
Foxen
Ens
Chicago White Sox
Galesburg
Bill McGuvray
Baron Firetracker
Charle Carroll
Greensboro
Lil" Marcan
Charlie Beil
Keystone
Roy Blam
Wall
Ottumwa
Midkiff
Akron
Joe Rapp
Frankfort
Clyde McBride
Molesworth
Jimmy Johnston
Bob Messenger
Baron
Mowrey
Mowrey and Cochran
Bristol Cick
George Yantz
Barong
Lemon
American Team Wins Six Day Bicycle Race in Brussels
The American pair Root and Hill won the six-day race in Brussels today by one length over the Belgian team. They covered 3,661 kilometers 2,270 miles. An American team Collins and Drebach finished third.
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Brussels
Root
Hill
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George
eWalter
Saya
New York Sun
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Jem Wyalker
Neinners
Roger ‘Hresnahan
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Bescher
Ign
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International League
Mochester
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Kid Gleason
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Athletics
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Almeda
Marsans
Dahlgren
Frank Schulter
Buck
Preaman
Infiela
Wagner
Short
Gardner
Rommy Kling
Boston Doves
OF Young
Zaseball
Imperial Hotel
Oliver Gaffney
The
Doves
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Socon
Jon Jeannette
Nate Dewey
Eiteartol
Dewey
Ford and Street
Sam M'Vey
Danny Shay
Dame Rumor
Chick Autrey
Mrs. Autrey
A. A.s
James
Brooklyn
Dahlen
John Hummel
John
Cy Young
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Grover
Whittington Park
Bath
Barger
Columbia
Camp Dahlen
Cy March
Moran
Angi A. ¢Other
Barney Reilly
Yale
Bemey
Sox
Billy“ ‘Sullivan
Feizure
Barney
Breen
Algo
Daley
Tinker
Irwin M. Howe
Doe Tinker
Houston
Crandall
Ames
Foster
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Plank
Krauge
Krause
Fort Worth
Scott
Vis- Store
Pelicans
Wild Meaa
Chicago Nationals
Martina
Maple
Almot
Spencer
Johnny Kilbane
Hoffman
Jim LaFitte
Macon
LaFitte
Textor
Richie
Needham
Moley
Lee Lemon
Eliott
Billy Dilger
Aaron
Bill McGlvrays
Marcan
Youngssters
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Roy Elam
Rapp
Joe Mowrey
Ounfield
Messenger
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Boyd
Blrrough
A. Satzky
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