Highlanders Quarantined After Smallpox Scare in Augusta
The Highlanders baseball troupe faced quarantine and vaccination on a spring trip. After medical checks in Augusta and Macon, Duke Farrell and Stallings struggled with mandatory vaccination and separation from guests. The team later won 9 to 3 at Lynchburg as they moved toward Richmond under police watch.
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Boston
Doves squeak by Bushers in narrow Roanoke win
Roanoke Doves edge Bushers 5 to 4 in a tight contest as National leaguers fail to deliver a walkover. Eight safeties total, Turner and Aiken yield pitches amid a cold day, with Roanoke pitchers taking risks and burning through salary whips like mid summer.
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Favored Red Sox edge Columbus in season opener
In Columbus Ohio on April 8 fortune favored the Red Sox over Columbus 5 to 4 as a seventh inning pitching change helped Lake's club score the decisive runs. Manager Clymer pulled Upp after the fifth, McConnell returned, and Thoney appeared for his first regular game of the season. Ambie McConnell was the only Red Sox batter to solve Upp.
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Stallings speaks of illness among Highlanders on southern trip
Manager Stallings, departing for the train, says he is sick and disheartened after a week of vaccination woes and a smallpox scare. He notes Chase as the only infected player but expects to reach Washington and start the season with the team.
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May Go to New York Lynchburg Tale
The passage shows Kid Elberfield addressing a Postman about travel to New York from Lynchburg on April 28 and describes being deserted by porters and jumpers after two days of hard work. Vaccination of the men is noted.
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Loophole Options For New York Americans In Playoff Start
If the Americans cannot reach Washington for the opening AL championship game due to quarantine, two escape routes exist. First, Commissioner Ban Johnson could order the umpire not to call play, granting a forfeit to the non-fault club under Rule 26. Second, manager Stallings could field a second team not in the first division.
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Stranded in Richmond Vaccination Crisis Strikes Team
A team recounts forced quarantine and medical exams at a hotel in Richmond. Players endured vaccination on arm and leg with soreness, fever, and fatigue but remain optimistic about recovery. They cite travel plans toward Washington or New York and express concern over Chase's illness and the Highlanders’ season chances.
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al Orth
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Second String Highlanders Weighs For Championship Start
Lynchburg Virginia April 8 If Washington officials bar the regular Highlanders from playing Monday Stallings will likely use the second string to open the championship season. The second squad has not faced smallpox and has shown solid form though not as strong as the regulars.
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Highlanders
Washington in Doubt on Opening Season Over Smallpox
The New York baseball team led by Hal Chase faces possible quarantine after Chase contracted smallpox in Augusta. Surgeon General Wyman orders investigation with Goldberg sent to Richmond to test players. Vaccination timing and exposure raise fears of delaying the season opening here, with health officials weighing fumigation and quarantine dates.
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Health Officer Bars New York Team From Richmond
Richmond health officer Levy will meet the New York team on arrival and bar their entry into the city citing public health concerns. The clash signals a ban ahead of events planned in the Virginia capital.
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New York
Authorities vow decisive steps to curb nine from stopping
Officials pledge firm measures to prevent the nine from halting operations and to avert any risk of an epidemic, aiming for a safe and orderly response.
Augusta Doctor Has So Diagnosed Chase Malady
Hal Chase first baseman for the New York Americans is in Augusta detention hospital with smallpox. He is in the mildest form and responding to treatment. 17 days more detention expected. His wife travels from Jersey City but cannot visit. The team prepared in Macon and Savannah. vaccination and fumigation enacted by the Augusta Board of Health.
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Macon Players Believed Exposed to Smallpox in Hotel
Hal Chase is believed to have contracted smallpox after contact with two bellboys at the Macon hotel. Bellboys are in contagion hospital, along with Eddie Barrett of New York and William Brunner of Gulfport, Miss., all tied to the Macon South Atlantic league club. Brunner is very ill. Eleven club members were vaccinated, likely forcing the team to abandon its schedule.
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Hal Chase
New York
Eddie Barrett
William Brunner
Gulfport
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Brunner
Varioloid ban discussed by Boston health official
A Boston Board of Health doctor warns varioloid, a mild form of smallpox, requires quarantine like smallpox. Contacts would also be quarantined during the incubation period of about ten days, noting that mild cases can still lead to severe outcomes.
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Boston Board of Health
New York Americans Set For Playoff Start In Washington
The New York Americans begin the American league championship series in Washington on Monday next with games in Washington on April 14 15 and 16. They then play four at Philadelphia and host Washington in New York April 21 22 23 and 24 before opening a four game series in Boston on April 26 with the flu danger now fading.
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Boston
High Wind Disrupts Harvard Football Practice
A strong gust at Soldiers Field disrupted Harvard football practice with rough scrimmage and failed punting. Punts were carried by the wind into the stadium as players attempted kicking and passing in a wind driven session. Four teams played short halves with no scoring as they neared opponent goals.
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Tommy Devlin Draws With Young Donahue in Boston Bout
Tommy Devlin of Philadelphia forced a close fight with Young Donahue of Boston at the Jefferson Athletic Club in Memphis. The contest ended in a draw after eight rounds with both boxers showing spirited offense and defense throughout.
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Casino alleys findings and numbers mixed
Fragmentary OCR lines present, listing names and phone numbers with unclear context. No coherent event or entities beyond personals and codes.
Somerville High School 1908 09 sports teams awards
The executive committee awarded sweaters and letters to the 1908 09 basketball squad while the hockey team received neither. A petition from most students led to another meeting presided by President Edwin Garland. Chet Spaulding, a Dorchester High star, will join Dean Academy and may play Saturday vs Mechanics Art.
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Dorchester Beats Everett High In Windy Opener
Dorchester earned a 3 0 victory over Everett High as Sullivan hit a two bagger and Campbell and Conley added singles in the seventh. Hardy fanned 21 in a pitching duel on Dunbar avenue, the Red and Black finally breaking the opening-game drought after five years.
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English High Beats Commercial High 7 to 1 at Locust Street
English High defeated Commercial High yesterday afternoon by seven to one on Locust street grounds. The Fenway team misfired, failing to connect with the ball, contributing to their poor showing.
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College and City Match Scores Highlight Weekend Play
Scores from multiple games list outcomes across cities from Toledo to Philadelphia. Notable results include Washington 9 over Toledo 4, New York 3 over Baltimore 3 after 10 innings darkness, and Philadelphia No. 2 Americans earning a ? outcome.
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Carlton Defeats Smith At the Hub Palace
Carlton beat Smith 150 to 84 at the Hub Billiard Palace last night. In class C tournament action, Tonight Goodwin faces Thompson.
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