Mosaic Baseball News and Local Athletic Feats
Trade chatter centers on Mike Mowrey of the St Louis Cardinals as he nears potential disposal amid Southern League rumors with the Savannah club noted for his first season. Chattanooga and Atlanta coverage praises amateur athletics federation moves while Tennessee scoops reveal Rowdy Moleworth exploits and roster shifts. Also reports promise of Wattle Rock back in the Southern League with owner Tillis denying talks of sale to Little Rock. Montgomery franchise price floated at 20000 dollars.
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Seger Ee
Mike Mowrey
St.Louis Cardinals
Bresnahans
Roger
Mowry
Savannah
Atlanta
Chattanooga News
ALU
United States
Wattle Rock
Montgomery
Richard Tillis
Billiken
Littie Rock
Atlanta Soccer Lads Banquet At Folsoms Tonight
The Atlanta soccer football club will hold a banquet and smoker at Folsom's tonight to celebrate a successful season. The event begins promptly at 7 o'clock. The club has built a firm local reputation and plans several games next season as it aims to establish soccer as a winter sport in the South.
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Atlanta
Folsom’s
Gulfport May Train Camp for Cleveland Americans
Gulfport Mississippi March 22 Gulfport may be selected as the training camp for the Cleveland Americans next season. OH H Davie manager of the Cleveland team and Charles Frank manager of the New Orleans Southern League team, with Cleveland writers, are here for an inspection of quarters and facilities. W M Driver heads a local citizens committee raising subscriptions to improve the local baseball park into one of the best in the South.
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Gulfport
Miss
Cleveland Americans
Oh.h. Davie
Cleveland
Charles Frank
New Orleans
W.M. Driver
South
Prison League Reorganized at Leavenworth Prison
Leavenworth March 22 Three hundred inmates voted to form a 1912 season baseball league at the federal prison. Trials were held after drawing lots for tryouts as teams of white men, negroes, and Indians will play this year.
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Leavenworth
Thy Delivery to Walt Milter by M Creary
A lyrical vent unfolds in a dramatic monologue addressing Walt Milter. The speaker, Sy Byrne, laments failed delivery and aching frustration, counting each misstep and fantasizing about final blows to a persistent hole.
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Walter Milter
Walt
Remarkable climax in Cubs Sox World Series game
A vivid recount of the October 18 1906 World Series fifth game at Cub Park. Sheckard, Donahue and Davie star as Cubs and White Sox battle through rain and errors, culminating in a dramatic late eighth inning escape that left the White Sox poised to clinch the series.
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Sox
Cubs
James Tilden Sheckard
George & Davia
Cub Park
White Sox
Reulbach
Pilester
John Kling
Kling
Isbell
Sheckard
Schulte
Walsh
White
Roche
Davis
Sheckarff
Donahue
Davie
Joseph B. Bowles
Klaus-Dillon Battle at Frisco Today Elinates One Contender
Chicago boxing writer James J. Corbett reports a pivotal middleweight clash at Coffroth's arena San Francisco as Frank Klaus meets Jack Dillon for twenty rounds billed as a world title bout. The winner likely joins Mike Gibbons and Eddie McGoorty as top contenders in the championship race with further plans for finals in promoter Jim Coffroth's tourney.
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James J. Corbett
Chicago
Frank Klaus
Jack Dilton
Coffroth's
San Francisco
Golden West
Ketchel
Klaus
Dillon
Gibbons
Jock
Denning
Rele
Whille Denning
Umit
New York
Mike
Jim Coffroth
Eddie McGoorty
Klaus-Pillon
McGoorty
Poet Pitcher Kenna Dies of Heart Trouble
Howard B. Kenna known as the poet pitcher died at Grant Field of heart trouble. He edited the Carlestown Gazette in West Virginia and pitched for Louisville Denver and other clubs. He was the brother of tracker Jack Kenna and was linked to Senator John Kenna's family. A dispatch received by his uncle Senator Chilton confirms the death.
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Washington
Howard B. Kehna
Carlestown
Gazette
Louisville
Denver
Grant
Chilton
Kenna
United States
John
Tyrus Cobb Will Play With Buffalo Batting Saturday
Unclear OCR text mentions Tyrus Cobb and Buffalo game. notes routines and catchers flourishes but details are fragmented. Likely cricket of baseball context with implied lineup changes and upcoming match. lacks concrete date, place, or official confirmation.
Phillies Drub Galveston 32 to 5 in Heavy Hitting Game
Philadelphia American team rolled to a 32 to 5 victory over Galveston in Texas League play. Seventeen hits for Philadelphia and fourteen for Galveston. Home Run Baker cleared the right field fence in the seventh with two aboard. Two players also homered for Algonada, Mary and Barry, hitting to left field. Madeline Texas, March 22.
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Philadelphia
Wolverton to Pilot Team in Aniston Clash
The sensational Cobb leads the Eastern League battle as Harry Wolverton is set to pilot a squad against John Ganzel's Reach er club in Anniston. Three-time pennant winners from the region, the contest shapes up as a major East League event with notable umpire Wille regulating the action.
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Harry’ Wolverton
Will
Cobb
Wille
Xens
Colts
Anniston
John Ganzel
Reacher
Gate City Heavies Meet Promises Big Boxing Night
Heavies meet at Gate City Athletic Club next Tuesday with Kubiak returning to square off against Jumbo Wells in a ten round bout as the feature. Battling Larry Ryan meets Red Ames in an eight round match, with Spider Britt vs Mayer Price and Langford vs Bridges in four round preliminaries.
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Kubiak
Delaney
Atlanta
Jumbo Wells
Gate City
Athletic Club
Boysaare Giants
Atlantana
Wells
Larry Ryan
Red Ames
Ryan
Amen Haseen
Pest
Spider Britt
Mayer Price
Sam_ Langford
Arthur Bridges
John Flanagan Not to Compete in Stockholm Games
New York reports that John J. Flanagan, hammer winner at Paris 1900 and St. Louis 1904 and London 1908, will not attend Stockholm due to his father's recent death in Kilmallock Ireland. The veteran, once a leading weight thrower, remains active but unavailable for the Games.
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New York
John J. Flanagan
Paris
St. Louis
London
Stockholm
Kilmallock
County Limerick
Ireland
Michael Flanegan
Johnson’s Mother Dead in Cincinnati at 83
Mrs. Eunice Co. Johnson, mother of B. B. Johnson of Chicago and head of the American Baseball League, died at her Cincinnati home aged 83. The passing leaves a notable figure in national baseball circles.
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Cincinnati
Eunice Co. Johnson
B. B. Johnson
Chicago
American Baseball League
National Basebal Commission
Ninth District Aggies Beat Piedmont In Close Demorest Contest
Clarkesville Ga March 22 The Ninth District Aggies defeated Piedmont College at Demorest by a 3 to 7 score yesterday Piedmont put up four runs in the first inning and three in the ninth Aggies answered with two in the second and all in the sixth The standout plays came from Carpenter and Westbrook on defense and Rucker and Carpenter at bat Batteries Aggies Rucker Swiling Piedmont Laffman and Laffman.
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Clarkesville
Specia
Aggies
Piedmont College
Demorest
Piedmont
Carpenter
Westbrook
Rucker
Agezies
Swiling
Laftman
Laffman
Crackers Battle Reds In Hard Fought Nine Inning Tilt
The Crackers faced the Reds in a chilly, evenly matched game won by Cincinnati 7 to 6. Britton Hite led the Crackers with four singles while Gaspar and Esmond sparked the Reds with key hits. ODay umpired as both teams avoided discipline and delivered a tense nine innings with strong pitching and late runs.
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Rackers
Oday Hanileg
Wriday
Fang
Thura- Gane
Ule
Atkins
Atking
Tommie
Reds
Johns
John Gentle
Gaspar
Crackers
Omme
Redlegs
Britton
Arlig Britton
Bescher
O'Del
Bates
Hoblitzell
Arsans
Egan
Esmond
Gagpar
Jordan
Walfe
Red Dooin's Phillies Here For Game With Crackers
Pilot Red Doolin and the Philadelphia Nationale men clash with the Crackers at Ponce de Leon today in the season opener. All eyes on Dody Paskett, former Atlanta star, as the Phillies, led by Magee Luderus Doolan Knabe and pitching ace Alex ander, aim to surprise in 1912.
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Pilot Charles
Red” Doolin
Philadelphia Nationale
Ponce del Leon
George
Dody" Paskett
Phillies
Dody
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Paskett
Lynch
Dame Fortune
Sherwood Magee
Finnéran
Fred Luderus
John ‘Titus
Mickey Doolan
Otto Knabe
Grover Gleveland Alexander
Notes of the Game By E. M. Clary
Atlanta fans saw a six to seven score with the Crackers rallying after the fourth inning. Ollie Britton drew praise for keeping hope alive while Hank O Day’s pitchers held the Reds, and Roy Wolfe and Jimmie Esmond stood out for the Crackers. Esmond may join Cincinnati, though Wolfe’s left‑field defense and bat were praised.
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Bates
Hobby
Peat
Mica A
Exmond
Do McLean
Gaspar Tal
Kerr
Crackers
Jordan
Britton
Wolfe
Reds
Grant
Hiamond
Esmond
Hank O'Day
Aitchers
Roy Wolfe
Jimmie Esmond
Mister O'Day
Hs Mond
Lightweights Draw In Prince Rupert Bout Between Bayley and Scott
Joe Bayley of Victoria and Pat Scott of Seattle fought a fast twenty round draw last night in Prince Rupert British Columbia. The bout featured swift exchanges and close scoring decisions in a crowded arena.
The Third Degree closes at the Lyric this weekend
The Lyric presents The Third Degree led by Mira Grace Lord with strong company as audiences pack the week long run. A Lucky Hoodoo showcases Bing B Vanthine as he tours the Lyric with spiritualist theatrics and cabinet effects. Mr Van brings a new musical comedy to the Lyric next Monday.
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the Lyric
The
Lyric
Mira Grace Lord
Bing B. Vanthin Eegson
Van
Lyric Theater
Polly of the Circus at the Atlanta theater
The Atlanta schedule features Polly of the Circus with Misa Ida St Leonly and Frederick Thompson in Belly of the Circus. The production promises live circus scenes on stage and a Tuesday matinee with Viola Allen previously at Liberty and Grand venues. Seats are selling as advance engagement dates increase.
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Circus
Atlanta
Misa Ida St. Leonly
Frederick Thompson
New York City
Viola ‘Allen
Miro
Viola Allen
Allen
Ehranger
Keaton
Herforda
Bnoe
Welters Ready for Tap of Congress Card in Atlanta
The Atlanta boxing card features Peter Shaughnessy versus Jimmy Perry in a 10 round bout, Eddie Collins against Pug Vingon in six rounds, Kid Hughes versus Johnny Strang in five rounds, plus a battle royal. Harry Staten promotes the event for fight fans tonight.
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Peter Shaughnessy
Jimmy Perry
Eddie Collins
Pug Vingon
Kid Hughes
Johnny Strang
Harry Staten
Atlanta
Ft. Stucka Up
Shaughnessy Arrives for Atlanta Bout as Perry Faces Tough Night
The main bout tops a card of four mixers in Atlanta. Pete Shaughnessy the Oklahoma Welterweight arrived late after missing a Shreveport connection. He battles Perry the Berap in what locals expect a knockdown dragout. Earlier, Shaughnessy drew with Clarence English and then lost on points, boosting local anticipation. Tickets are on sale at Staten's place.
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Atlanta
Pete Shaughnessy
Shreveport
Shaughnessy
Perry
Clarence English
Staten's Place
Towne Threatens Move Over Brooklyn Police Shortfalls
Former Minnesota senator Charles A Towne now in Brooklyn threatens to leave his Ocean Avenue home unless Brooklyn police arrangements improve immediately. In three months he was robbed twice. the first time robbers fled after interruption with 160 dollars worth of silverware later the second theft occurred during dinner leaving silverware and valuables worth over 1500 dollars taken.
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New York
Charles A. Towne
Minnesota
Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn
Mr. Towne
Hughes Borah bill urged by Mitchell in labor committee
John Mitchell and Commissioner Neill urged passage of the Hughes Borah industrial commission bill before the house labor committee. The measure would create a federal commission to study industrial conditions, compare with other countries, and within three years propose legislation to achieve industrial peace.
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Washington
John Mitchell
Chamnes
Neill
Commissioner of Labor
Hughes-Borah Industrial Commission
House Committee On Labor
United States
Mitchell
Bureau of Labor
Reds Hold Edge As Gentle Shines In Loss To Crackers
The ballgame saw Atkins wild but productive for the Reds in a seven run frame. Pitcher Gentle, debuting for the Crackers in the final three innings, steadied Atlanta as the game tightened. O'Day, now thinking over the play, boosted confidence with a strong late effort, while defense stayed solid behind a lone youngster near the plate.
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Gentle
Wesley Memorial Church
Hapfean
Foollah
Melther
Hank O'Day
Toble
Jin
Collese
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