Fra Elbertus Dips Into the Boxing Game With Some Epigrams
Red Sox advance guard arrives in Hot Springs Arkansas for 1913 spring training. Jake Stahl, Nap Rucker, Bedient, and three Youngstown recruits join, with Foster from Houston and others awaiting workouts at Majestic Park. Opening sessions planned, baths visited, field praised as spring works begin. Braves Eastern contingent arrives in Athens after cross country trip, featuring Bill James and Walter Maranville among 15 players and reporters.
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Early spring roster notes for Stallings' baseball camp
A long list of players present and expected joins Boston's Stallings camp with updates on injuries, travel, and practice plans at University Park. Reports mention Raridan Perdue McTighe Devlin Hogue James Gervaise Strand Hess C Brown Devoght Tyler Sweeney Mitchell Titus Jackson Metz Calhoun Seymour Maranville Thompson Schultz McKechnie plus Hay Meyers Bert Whaling Mike Gonzales Drummond Brown.
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Chicago lawmakers urged to sanction boxing bout
In Chicago Lieu tenant-Governor O Hara and Representative George Co Hilton back boxing with a four round bout between Packy McFarland and an unnamed challenger to persuade lawmakers that boxing is safe. The planned New York McFarland Britton March 7 fight is referenced as a potential fiasco and three local sports writers may be appointed boxing commissioners if boxing legislation advances on Beacon Hill.
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George Co. Hilton
Packy McFarland
New York
McGoorty-Gibbons
Beacon Hill
White Sox hire Gleason and Doyle as coaches
Manager Callahan of the White Sox signs Kid Gleason and Jack Doyle as coaches following Clark Griffith. Neither Gleason nor Doyle will perform comedy stunts, as do Schaefer and Altrock, but they will use select language to disconcert rival players.
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Kid Gleason
Jack Doyle
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Schaefer
Altrock
Cleveland to Try Amateur Pitcher Willard Taber
The Cleveland club will test an amateur pitcher, Willard G. Taber, a tall young right hander who pitched for an amateur team in Manchester New Hampshire last year.
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Finland’s Kolehmainen Family Athletes Draw Noted Attention
Marie Kolehmainen leads a Finnish athletic clan described as champions in skiing skating and sprinting. Brothers Tatu William Hannes and Carl gain fame in track with Carl excelling in middle distances. Hannes and William already in the United States, and Tatu may follow.
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Marie Kolehmainen
Finland
Tatu
William
Hannes
Carl
Tatsu
State to pay referees for New York boxing bouts
Commissioner Frank S. O Neil who chairs the New York Athletic Commission backs state payment of referees officiating in New York bouts. He told Inquiry Commission chairman Carlisle that the state has earned 60590 83 from boxing since the commission began in September 1911 after deducting 9415 for expenses.
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New York Athletic Commission
New York
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Carlisle
Inquiry Commission
Mack Shifts on Schang Trade Rumor for Green
Connie Mack declined the reported offer of Schang for Green of the Highlands, saying he might trade Schang for Ford. He noted fifteen of sixteen big league clubs hunted Schang last year and he wouldn’t trade a man in demand without giving him a trial.
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Mike Murphy Improves Aims for Penn in Mountains
Mike Murphy the famed Olympic trainer traveling from Thomasville to Southern Pines seeks renewed health in the pines of North Carolina by month’s end. He says climate helps and he hopes to resume harness at the University of Pennsylvania once stronger. Murphy notes nerves still fragile and credits wife for keeping him alive.
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Florida Line
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Georgia
Murphy Leaves Splitdorf After Seven Years as Assistant Treasurer
Gerald H. Murphy resigns from the Splitdorf Electrical Company effective month end. As assistant treasurer for seven years he was a recognized figure in the automobile industry. Republic Rubber Company president T. L. Robinson announced plans, at the latest directors meeting, to build a new clubhouse occupying a 60 by 180 foot ground space.
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Republic Rubber Company
Youngstown
Joe Jackson Pledges Baseball Exit Over Farm Debt
Joe Jackson says he will quit baseball once he pays for his South Carolina farm. Cleveland fans hope his homestead mortgages remain unmoved for about ten years and wish him no harm.
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Joe
Hubbard Praises Boxing Bill Support From Elbert Hubbard
East Aurora author Elbert Hubbard endorses the boxing regulation in New York and notes the sport has popularized the manly art. He argues the Frawley law oversight improves bouts, promotes discipline, and reduces underground, high priced events while urging fighters to keep courage and fight spirit.
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Elbert Hubbard
East Aurora
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Eddie Keevin
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Pilgrim Unicorn Hockey Sparks Local Debate
Hockey fans discuss a possible Pilgrim A A and Boston Athletic Association series after Pilgrim thrashed Sherbrooke seven. BAAs athletic committee refuses series due to Inter colonial ties, while Pilgrim presses for cross club play amid school championship playoff timing.
Boxing Card Features Multiple Fights Across Cities
Today in boxing events a slate of bouts from Salem to Milwaukee includes Al Delmont vs Benny Kaufman, Pat Brown against Steve Ketchel, Tony Ross meeting Jack Fitzgerald, and Young Aronson facing Young Delmont. Auto shows in Pittsburgh and Bridgeport cap a busy sports day.
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Bay Wood
Tommy D O’keefe
Joe Farren
Young Clark
Frankie Mack
Young Clancy
Young Aronson
Young Delmont
Salem
al Delmont
Benny Kaufman
New Bedford
Pat Brown
Steve Ketchel
Matty McCue
Johnny Klofta
Milwaukee
Young Saylor
Andy Bezenah
Cincinnati
Tony Ross
Jack Fitzgerald
Newcastle
Penn
al Wambigans
Young Denny
New Orleans
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Marshall Increases Lead In Havana Chess Tourney
In Havana on March 2 only adjourned games were played as Marshall defeated Capablanca and Janowski drew with Jaffe while Chajes had no result. Leaders’ scores follow the latest results.
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Havana
Capablanca
Janowski
Chajes
Jaffe Janowski
Severe loss to Moakley's Cornell track team
Ithaca N Y March 2 One of the most severe losses to the Cornell tract team as the result of examinations in recent years is reported today in the Cornell camp. No less than 11 men of varsity calibre have been lost to the squad which makes Coach Moakley's chances this year most uncertain. Among them are Fritz who went to the Olympic games last summer Bannister hammer thrower Fane and Gerrow jumpers and Cornet Longfield and Wallace runners.
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Bannister
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Gerrow
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