Dolan Signs With Boson Club as Crosius Joins Drafted Players
The article notes Fred Crolius signing with a Boston National League club while Dolan unwittingly signed contracts in both leagues. It discusses Crolius Dartmouth star, multi sport captain, and prior attention from Milwaukee, Worcester, and Attleboro teams. Crosius is described as a strong outfielder and base runner residing in Boston.
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Crosius
Dartmouth
New Hampshire College
Attleboro
Malachi Kittredge
Worcester
Crolius
Hugh Duffy
Milwaukee
Erma
Collans
Boston
A. A
Shortstop to replace Hugh Duffy for upcoming season
Manager Selee signs Fred J. Crolius to take over as the new shortstop, replacing the veteran Hugh Duffy. The move signals a shift infield plans as Crolius joins the club.
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Hugh Duffy
Selee
Fred J. Crolius
Dolan Declines Somers Offer Amid Chicago Signing Confusion
Harry Dolan, once with Springfield and later sold to Chicago for 500, will not join the Boston American League team as Somers denies any intent to break contracts. A letter from Mr. Somers to Attorney Moore explains the refusal amid reports of a Chicago signing and Dolan’s claim he believed Springfield owed him salary. Dolan cites misunderstanding and contract terms as the reason for his actions while Somers reiterates no interference with signed players.
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Herman Long
Boston
Hortstop
Long
Harry Dolan
Somers
Mr. Somers
M. J. Moore
Dolan
Chicago
Hart
Springfield Ast
Pringfield
Sheehan
Springfield Club
Art
Springfield
Collins Absent From Boston Ahead of Signing
Manager Jimmy Collins of the Boston Americans did not arrive in town after leaving Cleveland early in the week. He aims to sign another pitcher and his absence is blamed on delays in securing the player. He is expected to be here today.
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Jimmy Collins
Boston
Cleveland
Boston Sunday Post
Boston Post
Daily Post
Sunday Post
Somers Talks of Peace Facing Baseball Leagues
Somers of the American League pledges peace after Clarke and Slagle join. He says the league will not wage a war with the National League and expects only modest player shifts. He notes the National League will trim rosters, and the AL has already drawn players from minor leagues.
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Cleveland
American Co
League
Clarke
Slagle
Boston
Philadelphia
Tosf League
National League
Sherman Wins Prolonged Pool Match At Hub Rooms
Frank Sherman of Washington defeats W. H. Clearwater of Pittsburg after nineteen thrilling innings in a high level pocket billiards contest at the Hub rooms. Sherman wins by 150 to 126 as a large crowd enjoys a grand exhibition of skill.
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Frank Sherman
Washington
W. H. Clearwater
Pittsburg
Hub Rooms
Sherman
Lawson Faces Yacht Club Races Restriction
A New York despatch reports prominent NYYC members say the Independence, owned by Mr. Lawson, will not race in trial events unless enrolled in the club. The committee reportedly will bar nonmembers, citing club rules that races are for members with yachts. Lawson has stated the Independence will race under his name, while public opinion favors him.
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New York
Thomas W. Law
Lawson
New York Yacht Club
Boston
Puborsae
Massachusetts
Sir Thomas
Independence
Sae
Taio Teel
Signer
Crowninehield
Lawson- New York Yacht Club
Arthur T. Bliss
Yacht Racing Association
N. Y
Arthur Binney
Pilgrim
H. French
South Boston Yacht
J. Driscoll
Mosquito Piet
Women Who Play Fine Basketball at Posse Gym
The Posse Gymnasium team plans games with top New England teams this season. Captain Mies Andrews leads a veteran squad expected to deliver a banner year as practice has refined teamwork into a fine science.
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Posse Gymnasium
New England
Mies Andrews
Posse
Shipyard Plans Rapid Lead Keel Fitting for Launch
Yesterday the team decided to pile solid lead in the keel and fill gaps with fine shot to speed ballast work. Stowing begins Monday with a planned launch in April. Over 26 000 rivets will be used and George F Lawley scouts steel shipment stalled between Boston and Pennsylvania awaiting arrival.
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George F. Lawley
Boston
Pennsylvania
YACHTSMEN WEIGH Lawson Entry Into NYYC Races
Boston area and nearby yachting figures debate whether Lawson may enter the trials with Independence. Bliss argues NYYC rules require ownership by a member. Lawson may have known. Binney, French, and Driscoll urge possible fixes or entry by using a member's name or adjusting the interpretation.
Shamrock II to launch on April 20 at Glasgow
Shamrock II preparations advance rapidly with launch provisionally set for April 20. Builders report plating to water line and work on keel topsides and deck. Lady Roberts expected to christen the cup challenger.
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Glasgow
Lady Roberts
Financial distress sparks bank runs in Yokohama
In Yokohama on March 8 unrest spreads through financial circles as several banks face runs amid rumors and fear. Reports indicate lenders refuse to accept deposits or cash, intensifying liquidity concerns and prompting calls for government intervention.
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Yokohama
Rel
Sharkey Maher Bout Arranged for Twenty or Twenty Five Rounds
Representatives of Tom Sharkey and Peter Maher met at a New York newspaper office and arranged a match set for twenty or twenty five rounds. No forfeit was posted yet, but articles should be signed tomorrow. Two weeks are open for bids, with the fight to go to the club offering the best inducement.
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New York
March
Tom Sharkey
Peter Maher
Today
Cresceus and The Abbot to Race at Columbus Meet
Secretary Conrad of the local driving association reports a request from Village Farm to offer a purse for a special race between The Abbot and Cresceus during the Columbus grand circuit meeting. If this match is a two mile event it will be The Abbot’s first start this year.
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Cresceus
Columbus
Mbirch
Conrad
Grand jurors refuse to indict fighters in Galveston case
In Galveston Texas on March 8 grand jurors refused to find a true bill against seven persons and Johnson described as fighters. They were released and rearrested on a new warrant. A habeas corpus writ was sought later this afternoon.
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Galveston
Tex
Grand Ny
Pears and Johnson
Immsone
Lawrence Torpedo Boat Destroyer Sets Speed Mark in Trials
Quincy March 8 The torpedo boat destroyer Lawrence reached twenty two knots at her third builders trial this afternoon, half a knot faster than prior trials.
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Quincy
Lawrence
Boer Attack Fails at Lichtenburg. Kitchener Reports
Lord Kitchener's despatch from Pretoria reports a Boer assault on Lichtenburg repulsed with 14 killed and 20 wounded among British by two officers. Boer general Callier was killed. Dewet's forces are scattered through the Orange Colony as troops move toward Petrusburg. French notes capture of a fourteen pounder creuzor and a Hotchkiss gun. total Boer casualties since eastern operations 979. Parson's attack north of Aberdeen and Kritzinger's commando driven from Pearston.
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London
War Office
Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Lichtenburg
Calliers
Dewet
Orange Colony
Petrusburg
Leone
Kitchener
Cape Colony
Parsons
Aberdeen
Kritzinger
Pearston
Gorringe
Delisle
Somerset
Tactician Clears New Orleans With 1000 Horses for Cape Town
The Harrison line steamer Tactician, chartered by the British government, cleared New Orleans today transporting 1000 horses bound for Cape Town, South Africa.
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New Orleans
Harrison Line
Tactician
Cape Town
South Africa
Armistice Talks Of Botha Kitchener In Abeyance
London dispatches report that negotiations between Lord Kitchener and General Botha are in abeyance awaiting a British government reply this week. The armistice terms favor general amnesty for surrendering troops with Dewet and Steyn excluded.
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London
Lord Kitchener
General Botha
Pretoria
Tymes
Daily Chronicle
Botha
Lord Kiitchener
Dewet
Steyn
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Emma Teals
Wellington
Hardy
John OC. M’ghe & CO
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H. Chickering
Post
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Shamrock
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Driscoll
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