Gessler Delays Boston Red Sox Spring Start
Washington February 25 The Boston Red Sox report their captain Doc Gessler will not join the team until March 30 due to business. Ed Spencer the new catcher is missing, with Dantzig and others also delayed. The squad grows with Elmer Steele Tot McConnell and Heinie Wagner arriving in New York.
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Red Sox
Spencer and
Dantzig
Washington, D. C
Boston
Philadelphia
Doc” Gessler
Lake
M. D
Twentythird Street
New York
Elmer Steele
McConnell
Heinie Wagner
Wagner
Steele
Boston sendoff delights Heinie and team plans
Heinie dodged a grand Central station meet and fans in Boston praised the party. Mac McConnell and McGreevey chase a $250 diamond prize while Laporte’s experience shapes future second base. Manager Lake backs the new rule to replace pitchers during at bat and favors a warmed up reliever for emergencies.
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Heinie
Grand Central Station
Boston
McConnell
McGreevey
Mac
Little Rock
Frank Laporte
Laporte
New York
Lake
Green trains four-in-hand with grease spot on pink rig
EN ROUTE Feb 25 Dr Charles Green, famed trainer, has developed a large grease spot on his new pink four in hand. Manager Lake says the doctor must economize or else eat soup with a spoon.
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Charles Green
Lake
Dovey Secures Two Men in Quiet Base Ball Day
President George Dovey acquired two new players as the sole notable baseball news. Pitcher White came from the Chicago Nationals and Lancaster, boasting a 28 win season and a May 30 shutout of Newark. Starr joined from Pittsburgh, replacing Wagner early in 19 games.
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George Dovey
White
Chicago Nationals
Lancaster, C
Newark
Starr
Pittsburg
Wagner
Doves
St. Louis
Forrest Moore
Cubs
Miller
Boston
Doves Signed and Released in Baseball Contracts
National League acting president John A. Heydler announced multiple player contracts and releases. Boston contracts include Beck Chappelle Donahue Mattern and Pierce, while Browne Plaheyerty George and transfer to Kansas City Trenton are listed as releases to Chicago and Kansas City.
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New York
John A. Heydler
National League
Boston
Fred F. Beck
William Hogan Chappelle
John L. Donahue
A. A. Mattern
George Pierce
Chicago
George E. Browne
P. J. Plaherty
Kansas City
Thomas
George
Trenton
Baseball notes reflect early 20th century figures and trades
Harry Steinfeldt suffers grippe in Cincinnati. Tony Mullane reportedly received a record advance of 5000 dollars, with 2000 paid on signing. Jack Barry refuses Milwaukee offers, even for a fortune, and would only accept a 37 cent cut in a pinch. Hatfield dies, a pioneer to baseball’s infancy, holder of a 1872 Brooklyn throwing record of 400 feet 712 inches. McGuire’s longevity vs Hart’s 28-year service, Enwright inks with St. Louis Nationals, Pittsboro rejects a six-player trade for Kenetchy Byrnes, Comiskey’s eyes on mail, and the smallest league crowd on record in Pittsburg (1900) with four pass holders.
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John W. B. Hatfield
Brooklyn
Penns Captain Gets the Hibosh
Walter Brokaw, recently elected captain of the University of Pennsylvania baseball team, was informed by the Athletic Association that he would not be recognized as captain and a new captain would be elected after the Southern trip. Brokaw plans to assert his rights.
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Philadelphia
Tech
Walter Brokaw
University of Pennsylvania
Mcclhenny
Baseball Committee
the Athletic Association
Brokaw
England
London
Dr. Hill
Young Corbett
Eastern Association forms with regional baseball clubs
The Eastern Association of Professional Baseball Clubs was organized in Albany with delegates from Johnstown Gloversville Schenectady Pittsfield North Adams Kingston Poughkeepsie Newburg and Middletown. Fred Paige of Poughkeepsie was elected temporary president and Hugh MacKinnon of Kingston temporary secretary and treasurer.
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Albany
N. Y
Eastern Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
Johnstown
Gloversville
Schenectady
Pittsfield
Mass
North Adams
Kingston
Poughkeepsie
Newburg
Middletown
Fred Paige
Hugh MacKinnon
Treas- Rurers
Shrubb beats Dorando in 15 mile indoor race at 74th Regiment Armory
Alfred Shrubb, the English runner, defeated Dorando Pietro in a 15 mile indoor race at the 74th Regiment Armory. Shrubb led from early, set a fast pace, and finished with a two and three quarter lap advantage as crowds applauded.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Alfred Shrubb
Dorando Pietro
74Th Regiment
Shrubb
Longboat
Dorando
New York
Miles
B A A Seeks More Heavyweight Entries for Sparring Show
The B A A sparring tournament set for Saturday evening March 6 in the club gym draws New England amateur boxers for final tune ups before the March 22 New England championships and April 18 national events in Mechanics Building. Preliminary trials are planned for March 3. four special events arranged. heavyweight entries encouraged. entries close tomorrow night with George W Brown of Exeter Street Boston.
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New England
George W. Brown
Exeter Street
Boston
Brockton Dominate Pawtucket In 5 1 Victory
Brockton outpointed Pawtucket throughout and won the game by a score of 5 to 1 tonight. Bannon scored six for Brockton. Pawtucket’s Mullen tallied a single. Referee Connelly and timer Maybury handled the game.
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Brockton
Pawtucket
Deconterg
P Daie O
Maine
Satie
Pierce Dimou
Emilsia Mele
Seeeeol
Cameron
Bannon
Mullen
Connelly
Timer -Maybury
Tufts Alumni Field Day Plans Shown For June 19
The Tufts Alumni Field Day, a new event tied to commencement, will take place on June 19 1999. Registration ends at 10 a m with gathering at the gym at 10 a m followed by athletic events at 10 30 a m a collation at 1 p m more athletic sports at 2 30 p m and a singing session at 5 p m All alumni are invited.
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Tufts
Exeter Andover Relay Sets Stage For Schoolboy Cup Race
Mechanic's building hosts a three way battle among Worcester Academy Exeter and Andover for the championship cup. Exeter's relay squad includes Goething Barlow Crandell Jr Lewis Sabbette while Andover fields Hopwood West Pillsbury and Burch. Coaches plan a 28 yard relay focus to beat Volkmann's record and gain double points. tickets sold quickly.
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Exeter
Mechanics’ Building
Burch
West
Hopwood
Eames
Worcester Academy
Sexeter
Andover
T. H. Goething
E. Barlow
D. Crandell, Jr
R. F. Lewis
L. J. Sabbette
R. G. Hopwood
H. J. West
H. W. Pillsbury
BR. M. Burch
Sid Peet
Connors
Volkmann
Pell and Shaffer Reach Indoor Championship Final
New York reports T R Pell former holder and Columbia's G Carleton Shaffer earned spots in the final round of the national indoor championship at Seventh Regiment armory. Pell beat regimental champ William P Cragin Jr 6-4 6-3. Shaffer edged King Smith 6-3 6-7 6-0.
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New York
T. R. Pell
G. Carleton Shaffer
Columbia University
Seventh Regiment Armory
Pell
William P. Cragin, Jr
Shaffer
King Smith
W. C. Grant
G. F. Touchard
Dr. W. Rosenbaum
W. P. Cragin, Jr
M. S. Charlock
L. H. Fitch
200 to 1 Shot Takes the Coin at Emeryville
Silver Knight, a 200 to 1 shot, won the fifth event at one mile in Oakland Emeryville. Des Comnetz led early but tired, while Ak Sar Ben and El Picapo trailed as Silver Knight finished clear.
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Oakland
Cal
Silver Knight
Emeryville
Descomnetz
Ak Sar Ben
el Picapo
Crowley Meets Fowler In Big Indoor Showdown
Crowley arrives with Jimmy Lee for a Boston race night as he vows to beat Fowler in the five mile invitational at Mechanics Hall. An 135-pound wrestling bout and other undercard events precede the main event, with strong advance seat demand signaling a record crowd.
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Osthues
Fred Bellairs
Jimmy Lee
Joe Ballard
Mike Norris
R. L. Case
Harvard A. A
Gus Hakanson
Swedish Gymnasium Association
Fowler-Crowley
Fowler
Crowley
Joe F4éicllard
Jimmy
Gotham
Lee
Brooklyn
New York
Bellairsa
Ballard
B A A Relay Team Meets N Y A C Again at Indoor Meet
The B A A will feature a relay with N Y A C at the annual indoor meet of the New York club in Madison Square Garden on March 16. The Boston team previously beat the Gotham club, and the rematch aims to please New York. Unicorn wearers include W W Coe Jr who is training to set a mark in the eight pound shot contest.
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Mechanics
Waltham High
St. Marks
Southboro
Dorchester High
Waltham
Boston College High
Mechanic Arts High
Medford High
Providence Classical High
W. Flynn
Preston
H. Baker
Providence
Worcester Academy
Phillips Sixeter
Boston
Andover
Wright & Ditson’s
New York Club
Madison Square Garden
Gotham
W. W. Coe, Jr
Attell
New York
Joey Bowker
England
Bowker
al Delmont
Marathon Fever and Spring Training Hope for Red Sox and Runners
Arthur Duffey notes workers and fans heading to spring training as baseball returns with many new faces. He discusses marathon racing, picks Fowler or Crowley as likely winners, and critiques oxygen therapy for athletes while praising hard training and natural endurance.
Records and athletics Q&A on 3 mile, bantamweight ages and races
The discussion covers Shrubb’s 3 mile mark 14 17 set on 3 5, John Conlon’s age and height at twenty and five feet, Johnson’s wins over Fitz and Choynski, Leach Cross age 23, Gessler and Lajoie batting averages last year, vaulting pole wood, H Jacques B A A 600 yard record, Perry 1 20 finals and 1 18 3 5 heat, and debate on final vs heat mileage and record acknowledgment.
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Shrubb
G. B. Tinckler
John Conlon
Jack Johnson
Fitz
Johnson
Choynski
Leach Cross
Cross
Anne
Portland Baseball Club
Portland
Harry Gessler
Lajoie
Gessler
H. Jacques
A. C. Perry
Worcester High
Perry
Jacques
England
Attell Moran Title Fight Seen as World Feather Crown Decider
Abe Attell and Owen Moran are discussed as potential contenders for the featherweight world title with a planned 122 pound match after Driscoll’s departure to England. Moran has twice drawn with Attell, and a decisive win could crown the champion. The piece also mentions upcoming bouts and other boxers in the scene.
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Abe Attell
Jem Driscoll
England
Owen Moran
Moran
Attell
Driscoll
Bowling match for $200 purse between Galway Holmes and Cole Lucia
A candlepin match game of 20 strings is set between Galway and Holmes of Boston and Cole and Lucia of Lynn. The purse totals $200. First 19 strings roll next Monday at New Boston alleys, Boston, with the final 10 on Thursday at Imperial alleys, Lynn. Total pinfall decides the winner.
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Galway
Holmes
Boston
Cole
Lucia
Knights of the Alleys
Lynn
New Boston
Imperial
Yale Track Men In Bad Standing
Five Yale track team members are ineligible due to academic shortfalls. The group includes Theodore Williams high jumper Leslie Snyder quarter miler Chester Bleistein sprinter Eugene Osborn pole vaulter and Wooster Canfield.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Theodore Williams
Leslie Snyder
Chester Bleistein
Eugene Osborn
Wooster Canfield
Griffin Knocked Out by Griffin in Brief NYC Bout
Freddie Corbett of Philadelphia withdrew from the star match with Frankie Madden at the Whirlwind A C claiming a hurt right hand. In the preliminary final, Chester and Johnny Griffin fought briefly with Griffin securing a knockout win after a fast exchange.
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New Yor A
Freddie Corbett
Philadelphia
Frankie Madden
A. C
Battling Chester
Johnny Griffin
Griffin
Endurance Run Tale Between New York and Boston
New York enthusiasts plan an endurance car race to Boston starting March 11. The 245 mile route is set to take 12 hours and nine minutes of running time, connected with the forthcoming Boston automobile show.
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New York
Boston
Championship series opener set for Feb 26 at Boston A A
The Central Club will roll the Newtowne Club in the first game of the Gilt Edge League championship series to decide the title. The contest is scheduled for Friday February 26 at the Boston Athletic Association.
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Boston Athletic
Central Club
Newtowne Club
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