Baseball Gossip From The Southern League And Beyond
Veteran outfielder Doo Moiseman of the Volunteers is saluted as a landmark of the league with Stanage of the Tigers aiming to catch every inning from April to October. Devlin of the Giants shifts to first base understudy, Tanneman is unwanted by the Crackers, Lavender of the Cubs shows promise as a pitcher, boxing law near repeal in New York, and weather may decide Breitenstein’s season role.
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Jyllud
Moiseman
Cats
Oscar Stanage
Detroit Tigers
Jennings
Stanage
Arthur Devlin
New York Giants
Nas
McGraw
Fred Merkle
Shaughnessy Arrives for Staten Bout in City
Peter Shaughnessy, the welterweight challenger, arrives this morning to meet Jimmy Perry at Staten Nine Club Saturday night. Promoter Staten promises a war from start to finish, with Shaughnessy seen as a tough, fast fighter and a rugged opponent for Perry. The undercard features Middle Collins, Pug Vinson, Kid Mughes, and Johnny Strang in four round bouts, plus a battle royal to open the card. Tickets are on sale at Staten’s venue.
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Peter Shaughnessy
Jimmy Perry
Staten 9 Club
Staten
Fort Worth
Atlanta
Shaughney
Clarence English
Fie
Gerapper
Collins
Pug Vinson
Squgers
Kid Mughes
Johnny Strang
Yanks Leave for Two Games
New York Ashericens head to training grounds at Fort Bika then split for two games on Saturday. The Temilars travel to Athens to face the University of Georgia led by Frank Andernoy on Sanford Field, while the vannigans play Rochester pennant winners John Ganzel’s team in Anniston. Both squads return to Atlanta Monday after a brief road trip.
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New York
Ashericens
Athens
University Georgia Ning
Frank
Andernoy
Sanford Field
Vannigans
Anniston aeYorsa Setto
John Ganzel
Rochester
Atlanta Veter
Will He Play Right Field Crackers Hopeful Amid Big Infielder
Al O'Dell, the Crackers' powerfully built infielder, is testing an outfield berth this season. After a line drive scoring hit in practice he shows promise as a top outfielder once he acclimates to sun field. His fielding, hitting, base running, and arm strength suggest he could win a regular spot, whether in infield or outfield.
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Theodore Breitensteins
GO ML
Francia E. Price
AL O'Dell
Crackers
Cuban Sport Scribes Detail ODay Reds Visit
Senator Munoz and Conte of Havana arrive at Ponce de Leon to cover Cincinnati Reds and Crackers games. They note two Cuban players Almeida and Marsans on the Reds, discuss McGraw’s reputation, Romana's rising talent, and a debated umpire call from a Cuban League game. Conte predicts Romana could become a star and cites Castro’s past as a notable player.
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Joe R. Curtis
Ponce de Leon
Cincinnati Reda
Crackers
Victor Munoz
Havana
el Mundo
Jose M. Conte
Havana la Prensa
Cincinnati
Almeida
Marsans
Reds
Senor Munoz
Senor Conte
United States
Cuba
America
Pittsburg
Detroit
Philadelphia
Giants
New York Giants
Mugay
McGraw
Gianta
Polke
Atlanta
McRchant
New York
Ty Cobb
Jennings
Viola
Romana
Hang ‘Wagner
Conte
Juan Viole
Chattanooga
Olin Forte
Raer
Ely
Munoz
Billy Evans
Lynch
Jack Ryder
F‘uban
Sener Conte
Manhattan College
Lou Castro
Portamouth
Castro
Yellow Jackets Trim Boys High in Practice Victory
The Yellow Jackets defeated Boys High School 15 to 0 in a Wednesday practice game at Flata. Coach Heisman led the squad as tech improved with more snap and ginger in actions. Pitcher Rainey and Fox contributed on the mound while Lipscomb and Holland anchored the lineup in a chilly, ideal day for baseball.
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Yellow Jackets
High School
Flata
Heisman
TECH
Hovland
Brown
Drake
Herrington
Holland
Lipscomb
Pound
Lesterilking
Athridge
Armetead
Rainey
Fox
Harris
Bunn
Bubanka
R, H. Tech
No Rifle Matches Abandoned This Year at Camp Perry
LaCrosse Wis March 20 No national rifle matches will take place this year per War department notice to Col BR McCoy Sparte Wis. Matches had been at Camp Perry Ohio and Sea Giry New Jersey but will not be held this year due to the Mexican situation. Teams from regular service and national guard had contested the event in past years.
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LaCrosse
Wis
War Department
BR. B. McCoy
Sparte
Camp Perry
Ohio
Sea Giry
N. J
National Guard
Postmaster General Seeks Rural Carrier Relief
Washington March 21 Postmaster General Hitchcock recommends immediate extension of rural letter carrier relief to those suffering injuries while performing duty. The recommendation calls for same privileges and protections now provided in other lines of duty.
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Washington
Congress
Hitchcock Argus
Fox
Reds Ramp Up for National Gonfalon with 9 4 Win
Cincinnati Reds overpower the Crackers 9 to 4 as Hank O Day steers a fast, accurate attack. Eddie Grant and Dick Egan lead the batting with multiple hits while Bob Bescher shows dazzling speed on the bases. Humprhies and Keefe attuned on the mound as Reds offense explodes with triples doubles and homers amid a lively crowd.
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Reds
Humphries
Keefe
Hogue
Walsh
Revolle
Atlanta
Virginia
Eddie Grant
Dick Egan
Grant
Ryan
Bob Bescher
Bescher
Secord
Larry McLean
Hearta
Cincinnati
Linen
Bell
Counle
Gaerming
Hemphill
Arlia Britton
Harry Billey
Varry
Hank ODay recalls Savannah and Atlanta pennant days
Hank ODay, longtime NL umpire and former pitcher, visits Savannah recalling 1886 season and old players. He notes Charley Morton, Tiktondy Purcell, and Blondy, and recalls actions around the pennant race with Savannah and Atlanta. He praises Hemphill and reflects on past umpires, players, and city rivalries.
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Hank
Savannah
Atlanta
E. C. Tenttey
Hank O'Day
Cincinnati Reda
Mason and Dixon
Hnt
Kimball Rotunda
Geagon
Swatters
Southland
Oday
Constitution
Charley Morton
Tiktondy Purcell
Riandy
Blondy
Old Atlanta
Hemphill
Charley Hemphill
Shaffer
Sheffer
Wilkesbarre
Pame
Aurea
Guasa Connie
Baker
Collins
Barry
McInnesa
Cub Stricker
Monk Cline
Denny
Sayounaky
Tug Arundle
Tug
Sweeney
Fies Tug
St. Louis
Dick Mappes
Mappes
Soar Monk
Loutaville
Philadelphia
Browns Fall To St Louis Americans In Spring Training
In Montgomery Alabama this afternoon the Browns were defeated 17 to 7 by the St Louis Americans in spring training play. Amateurs and pushers contributed to the lopsided score amid a clatter of errors and miscues.
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Browns
Montgomery
Ala
St. Louis Americans
Battalie
Atchison, Brown and McMurray
Billikens
Hamilton
Halley
Tales
Stephens
New Orleans
Cleveland
Phillies Here Saturday Stars on Their Roster
Phillies star lineup includes Sherwood Nottingham Magee Fred Luder George Paskett Dod Goolan Titus Cravath and Hans Lobert. The team faces the Crackers at Ponce de Leon Park in Atlanta tonight and tomorrow with manager Charles Dooin leading the charge. A large crowd is expected for the first Saturday game of the season as Philadelphia aims to prove its dark horse status in the National League.
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Dirk Jemison
Hank O'Day
Cincinati Reds
O'Day
Hedawate
Sprand
Charles Dooin
Philadelphia Nationals
Atlanta
Ponce de Leon Park
Phillies
Sherwood Nottingham Magee
Dod
Grover Claveland Alexander
Doolnites
Hans Lobert
Mickey Doolan
Krake
Titus Cravvath
Nap Recruits Draw From Twenty Five States
Cleveland’s baseball roster draws players from twenty five states and several towns, with only three locals on the team. Notable names include Peckinpaugh and Talbot from outside Ohio, and Livingston as a Cleveland-born player. The article lists representatives from each state and notes the wide geographic reach of the club.
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Tom Terrell
Cleveland Leader
Cleveland Club
Ita
Cleveland
von Roger Peckinpaugh
Wooster
Dick’ Talbot
Misher
Texas
Blanding
Whaling
California
Hendryx
Butcher
Illnois
Livingston
Peckinpaugh
Xater
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Davia
Turner, O'Neill
Tansbury
Steen
New York
Birmingham
Birapp
Livington
Kaler
Peckin
Wolverton Discusses Baseball With Players in Meeting
Manager Harry Wolverton outlined aims to build a pennant winner with the Hilston club. Players praised his leadership and commitment to discipline, noting he expects responsibility, condemns dissipation and gambling, and plans personal adjustments to keep harmony.
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Harry Wolverton
Mark Roth
New York Globe
New York
Bis
Wolverton Ware
Hilston
Chauncey Depew
Wolverton
Wolver~ Ton
Chesbro Reinstated by National Baseball Commission
The National Baseball Commission yesterday acted favorably on the reinstatement of John D. Chesbro, formerly with Cincinnati. Chesbro returns to professional baseball as a pitcher for Amerizen Tours, resuming his career after a suspension.
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Chesbro
Cincinnati
Ohio
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Cobb
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Magee
L. Doyle
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Hobartzel
P. Shaughnessy
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Ian
McLain
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Wolfe
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