Braves Defeat Seminoles 9-3 in Opening Series
Miami March 9 The Braves beat the Seminoles 9 to 3 in the opener of the series. Pat Ragan and Knetzer pitched for the Braves with strong hitting from Evers Wilholt and Tragresser. The Braves totaled 14 hits and played errorless defense aside from a misthrow by Maranville.
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Miami
Fla
Yannigans
Braves
Seminoles
Percy Haughton
Stallings
Maranville
Tragresser
Kinetzer
Jess Barnes
Tom Hughes
Frank Allen
James
Tyler
Rudolph
Ragan
Evers
Snodgrass
Maurice Shannon
Allen
Hugles
Kivait
Knetzer
Barnes
Hughes
Rico
Koneteby
Gowdy
Cleary
Ih. Sim
R.rk
Magee
Koteteby
Sillith
Maradaville
O & A Dowdy
Covine
Rive
Osee
Kuetzer
Fitzpatrick
Eg. Collins
Connolly
Ldi
Compton
Lee
J. Shannon
M. Shaunot
Senators Open Camp With Washington Second Team
The Washington American League club’s second squad left for Charlottesville Va for training camp under Manager Griffith. The group includes 31 men twelve pitchers four catchers six infielders and eight outfielders with Ainsmith absent for eye treatment. Walter Johnson is the sole pitcher in the party while the rest are from the first squad which already arrived March 11.
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Washington
Washington American League Baseball Club
Charlottesville
Griffith
Ainsmith
Walter Johnson
Marca
Truck Sales Grow as Dealers Embrace Vehicle Trade
H C Hart of the Thomas W H Jeffery Company notes dealers already pushing truck sales and warns those not yet involved risk losing a dominant market position as demand grows. He cites many dealers forming connections to prepare for large truck sales in the near future.
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H. C. Hart
Thomas WH. Jeffery Company
Eagan to Meet Glover at Hippodrome on March 21
Jos Hagan and Mike Glover, both of South Weston, will settle a long standing argument in a two round welterweight bout at the Hippodrome on March 21, touted as a top New England contest. Another pairing set for the same night has Tiffney Bayle of Lowell facing Marty Carlson of Brockton at 128 pounds at 4 o'clock in North Abington.
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Jos Hagan
Mike Glover
South Weston
Hippodrome
New
Frankie Mackreddin
Jim MelDonald
Dorchester
George Robinson
Joe Sousa
George Brooks
Johny Monovan
Tommy Flanagan
Old Town
Dave Powers
Bill Plemming
Dave
Willard-Moran
Long Island
Walter Buller
Augusta
Flemming
An Ky Oe
Schulte benched as Zabel eyed for trade at camp
Chicago manager Tinker announced Schulte failed to report at Tampa as ordered. Zwilling will take his spot. Berulte and pitcher Georges Zabel also missed, each owed $190. Zabel may be traded.
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Chicago
Frank Schulte
Cul Outfelder
Tampa
Tinker
Zwilling
Behulte
Georges Zabel
Zabel
Yankees Open Season In 13 Inning Victory In Macon
In Macon Georgia the 47 players of the Yankees opened the season with a 13 inning marathon. The regulars prevailed 3 to 2 after a tense extra frame battle that extended the game beyond the ninth inning.
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Macon
Yankees
Douglas Leaves St. Paul as Nationals Call Pitcher
Phil Douglas, a pitcher, has been taken from the St. Paul American Association team by the Chicago Nationals. The decision was announced today in Tampa.
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Tampa
Fla
Phil Douglas
St. Paul
Chicago Nationals
Carlos Wetch Murphy Urged to Buy a Gun Helmet Before Baseball
The notice advises Carlos Wetch Murphy to obtain a protective gun helmet prior to beginning exposure in baseball activities.
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Carlos Wetch Murphy
Pa Van Loon Uses Diplomacy in Family Adventure
Pa Van Loon headlines a new Sunday Post adventure featuring the funny family and diplomacy themed exploits. The piece promises playful humor and witty situations within a lighthearted, true to form family saga.
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Pa van Loon
Next Sunday Post
Watch City Boxing Club to Open in Wal tham
The Watch City A C of Waltham announces boxing events next Monday with 700 signed members and no at-door tickets. Notables visit include Mayor Williams and Chief McKenna. Main bout features Walter Butler of Revere vs Tommy McFarland of Boston, eight rounds, no decision.
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New Watch City A. C
Waltham
Williams
McKenna
Fiynn
Walter Butler
Revere
Tommy McFarland
Boston
Johnny Donovan
South Boston
Bill, Edwards
George Brooks
Kid .Ee
Willie Green
Johnny Sulivan
Moody Street
Looking Them Over with Billy Evans on Glove Thrown Plays
Throwing gloves at the ball is a frequent but disputed baseball trick. Evans argues a stronger penalty could deter the act, noting rules already limit base advancement when the glove or cap stops a ball, and recounts instances where masks were tossed and altered plays.
Boxing Card at Lowell Promises Local Offerings
In Lowell, Dick Stosh of Cleveland meets a 1 round main event. Three other bouts on the card. Eddie Murphy to box the winner of tonight’s bout next Friday. Promoter Crilley of Lawrence offers Harry Carlson vs Larry Hermann next Thursday but a change may occur. Harvard S A S plans an amateur show at headquarters tonight with many recent tournament boxers. Referee H Stevens. Letters arrive for Kid Goodman Belgian Brown Eddie Trynn Sam Langford and Teddy Murphy.
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Freen Greenfield
Mass
Dave Powers
Terry Brooks
Brooks
Powers
Queensberry
Hoowever
Lowell
Dick Stosh
Cleveland
Eddie Murphy
Crilley
Lawrence
Harry Carlson
Larry Hermann
Brockton
Harvard
H. Stevens
Kid Goodman
Belgian Brown
Eddie Trynn
Sam Langford
Teddy Murphy
Lexington Minute Men Win First Prize in Military Bowling League
The Military Bowling league prize final for Lexington Minute Men M. V. M. and allied teams named the Minute Men as first prize winners with the Fusiliers taking second.
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Military Bowling League
Lexington Minute Men
The
Lancers
Fusiliers
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Brewers Sign Jay Kirke As First Baseman
March 9 Milwaukee bids for punch up in Milwaukee league, signing Jay Kirke formerly with Cleveland as first baseman.
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Milwaukee
Jay Kirke
Milwaukee American Association
Will Play Roxbury on Patriot's Day at Concord
Middlesex Recool baseball team of Concord announced their open date on Patriot's Day April 19 will feature a game against Roxbury Latin School. The matchup places two local programs in a regional venue with early season implications.
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Middlesex Recool Baseball Nine
Concord
Eam
Divided Front Seats Highlight Reo Six Touring Car
The Reo Six touring car features divided front seats, increasing elbow room and rear passenger visibility. The design allows quick top and curtain setup in a storm, with ample space for accessories and easy movement inside the car. The 126 inch wheelbase supports seven passengers, and the 45 horsepower vertical engine powers both touring and roadster chassis. Exhibited by Linscott Motor Company from Lansing, Michigan.
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Reo
Linscott Motor Company
Keo
Lansing
Mich
Commerce High Dominates Dorchester in Indoor Dual
The High School of Commerce beat Dorchester High 56 to 32 at the East Armory in a tightly contested indoor dual meet. Races and hurdles were close with few exceptions, marking one of the season’s best meets.
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High School of Commerce
Dorchester High
East Armory
Dorchester Dominates Indoor Meet With Sprint and Field Wins
Dorchester High dominates the meet led by Corrigan who wins the 600 yard dash ahead of Gorrie and Dolan. Sullivan captures the 1000 yard event, Colvin tops the 60 yard dash, and O'Brien wins the 12 pound shot put with strong showings from Commerce and Dorchester High in multiple events.
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Corrigan
Dorchester
Anderson
Commerce
Gorrie
Sullivan
Munroe
Colvin
Kelley
Noyes
H. 8
John Barr
A. S. of Commerce
Flanagan
Dorchester High
McCarthy
O'Brien
H. S. of Commerce
Barrer
H. & of Commerce
Eddie James
H. 8. of
Charles R. Kilham
H. S&s. of
James Kelley
Ryan
H. &. of Commerce
Donovan
Philip Corrigan
Edward Gorrie
Dolan
Carl Anderson
Hf. S. of Commerce
Ygard
Arthur P. Salilvac
Harold Munroe
Dorcheaster High
Haggerty
Pinkham
Con’ O'Brien
George Mullen
Dorcheste High
Linton
Tobin
of Commerce
Kentoff
Phinney
Billings
William Pinkham
If. 8. of
Eye
Charles BR. Kilham
Jin
Feeding Birds in Lexington
John J. Garrity superintendent of Lexington parks distributed 100 pounds of bird seed during a snowshoeing excursion to aid starving birds left after a heavy blizzard. Residents and nearby families joined the effort by feeding birds with crumbs and other food efforts amid continued snow cover.
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John J. Garrity
Lexington
Unusual Opportunity for N. E. Dealers
United motor trucks attract New England dealers with multiple ton capacities and low capitalization needs. George H. Duck, from Grand Rapids, says demand is strong, and he aims to place capable salesmen in charge of distribution. Trucks are worm driven and showcased at Space 209 and Room 180 in the Copley Plaza Hotel.
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New England
United
George H. Duck
Grand Rapids
Mich
Mr. Duck
United Motor
Space 209
Copley Plaza Hotel
Sisson Elected Dartmouth Basketball Captain for Next Year
Walter C. Sisson of Potsdam New York Dartmouth class of 1917 was unanimously elected captain for next year at a lettermen meeting. He starred as forward on the freshman five and has been a varsity letter man for two years. He belongs to Phi Gamma Delta and Sphinx society.
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Hanover
Walter C. Sisson
Potsdam
N. Y
Dartmouth
Sisson
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Sphinx
Jon Gilman
Norman Burbidge
Yale
Dick Rte
Charlie Coolidge
Jose Harris
Brookline
Hal Dadman
Arlington
Harte
George Abbot
Coolidge
Wakefield Team to Sponsor Carnival for New Grandstand
The Wakefield baseball team in the Mystic Valley league plans an athletic carnival and show at Odd Fellows Hall in Wakefield next Tuesday night. Proceeds will fund the start of a fund to build a modern grandstand for the local diamond.
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Wakefield
Mystic Valley League
Odd Fellows Hall
Wakeflold
Pirates release Pittsburg players to Rochester club
The Pittsburg National League team announced conditional releases of shortstop James J. McAuley and second baseman W P Siglin to the Rochester club of the International League.
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Pittsburg
National League Baseball Club
James J. McAuley
W. PL Siglin
Rochester Club
Harvard Football Stars Lose Spots as Academic Standards Rise
Harvard football stars are dismissed for academic deficiencies while offers surface for Captain Joe Gilman and Billy Boles to join pro or coaching tracks. Gilman may coach at Wisconsin under Paul Withington. Boles eyed Red Sox pitching or minor league work if he pursues baseball.
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Harvard
Joe Gilman
Billy Boles
Red Sox
University of Wisconsin
Paul Withington
Haughton
Ernest W. Soucy
John A. Doherty
Middle West
Wisconsin
Gilman
Percy Haughton
Hot Springs
Lannin
Boles
Sox
National baseball commission bars barnstorming trips in 1916 season
Cincinnati March 9 The National Baseball Commission issued a notice approving legislation by the two major leagues abolishing barnstorming trips. Penalties will be imposed on major league players who engage in games not run by their clubs. The recall limit for optional agreements rises to five during the 1916 season.
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Cincinnati
National Baseball Commission
Hockey Teams in Practice Ahead of Key Games
The B A A and Arena hockey teams completed their final practices for big showings tomorrow night. B A A meets St Nicholas at the New York rink with a chance to tie for the Amateur Hockey league lead behind Hobey Baker and Goal Carnodian. Arena hosts Victorias of Montreal at home under Coach Rocque to rebuild team play missing since the Aberdeen game.
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St. Nicholas Seven
New York
Unicorns
St. Nicks
Hobey Baker
Carnodian
Arena Seven
Victorias
Montreal
Dominion
Rocque
Aberdeen
Aberg Accepts 15000 Guarantee to Wrestle Stecher
Alexander Aberg accepted a $15000 guarantee to wrestle Joe Stecher of Dodge Nebraska after May 1 in Omaha or Chicago. Aberg recently won the New York wrestling tournament.
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Duluth
Minn
Alexander Aberg
Joe Stecher
Dodge
Neb
Omaha
Chicago
Aberg
New York
Matlin Leads Maynard Checker Club Title Race
In progress tournament at the Maynard Checker Club, Phineas Matlin leads with George Waterhouse close behind. Waterhouse had shared the lead before, now in a tight race for checker honors at the clubrooms.
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Maynard
March
Maynard Checker Club
Phineas Matlin
George Waterhouse
Matlin
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