Braves Begin Intensive Practice Ahead of Season Start
Augusta Ga March 8 Braves work two long drills ending in a sprint around the field bringing the 26 man squad back to the hotel tired but upbeat. Jimmie Neary notes soreness may rise later while president Ward shows golfing and fielding interest as Hess Monahan and Kirke lead the pitchers and outfielders in a windy prep day.
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Jimmie Neary
James
Jimmie
G. D. Enright
Ward
Boston
Brady
Joe Monahan
Duke Farrell
Buster Brown
Rob McTigue
Brown
McTigue
Farrell
Reb
Duke
Kling
Otto Hess
Hess
Ed Donnelly
Thorne
Tyler
Bill Rariden
Monahan
Jay Kirke
Jones
Campbell
Kaiser
Billy
Kirke
Jeff Pfeffer
Augusta park buzz as Dufeys press forward with new ball club
Bungay the grounds keeper hails the revived Augusta ball club as players study the heavy ball and new photographs fill official Williams room. talks turn to Packey McFarland lightweight bout and Sweden Olympic rules draft, while Brown eyes rising fame in New York lightweight ranks and questions loom on spring training expenses.
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Williams
J. M. Ward
K. O. Brown
New York
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Andy Morris
al Delmont
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Story of Hurst and Clements during a Philadelphia heatwave
Deacon McGuire recalls Jim Clements, once a star catcher for the Philadelphia Nationals, who reportedly hit Tim Hurst with a pitch. On a scorching day in Philadelphia, Clements fainted after which umpire Tim Hurst cooler him with ice water. When Hurst noticed Jim’s breath, a water pail was thrown at Clements. Hurst claimed he would never feel sorry for a ball player again.
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Jim Clements
Philadelphia Nationals
Tim Hurst
Philadelphia
Clements
Jim
Hurst
Tim
Red Sox Player Jack Lewis Misses Train For Mother’s Death
The Red Sox will be minus infielder Jack Lewis as his mother died in Pittsburgh delaying his travel to the Hot Springs camp. He plans to join the main group in Cincinnati as soon as possible, while the rest of the team heads to the Southern camp.
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Red Sox
Hot Springs
Jack Lewis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Central
Lewis
Brannan Chosen Captain Of English High Nine
Fred Brannan was elected captain of the English High School baseball team for the coming season. Brannan is a pitcher and expected to be a leading player. Coach appointed is Mr Tenney, a former Dartmouth man and ex Brockton High teacher.
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Brannan
Tenney
Dartmouth
Brockton High
Back Bay Hockey Club Defeats St. Andrew's 2–0
The Back Bay hockey club beat St. Andrew's School of Concord Massachusetts 2 to 0 at the Arena. Both goals came in the second half as Baldwin scored and officials included Referee John Norton and umpires Neal and Chamberlain. Time was 25-minute periods.
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St. Andrew's
Concord
Mass
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Baldwich
Baldwin
John Norton
English and Latin Swim Meet At Cabot Street Pool
A large crowd is expected at the Cabot Street pool on March 29 for a swimming meet between English High and Boston Latin School. Events include the 2 yard dash 40 yard dash underwater swim plunge for distance relay and diving.
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English High
Boston Latin School
Cambridge Girls Defeat Newton In 40 20 Victory
Cambridge High and Latin School defeated Newton High 40 to 20 at the Cambridge Latin School gym. Cambridge led 19 to 10 at halftime. Misses Holway Raymond and Sullivan starred, scoring over half the winning team's baskets.
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Newton
Cambridge High and Latin School
Newton High Girls
Cambridge Latin School
Holway
Raymond
Sullivan
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