Yannigan Braves Win First Mixup
In Augusta on March 11 the Yannigans defeated the Regulars 7 to 4 in six innings. The Yannigans seized control in the second, amassing five hits and four runs as misplays by the Regulars aided the rally. Key moments included two base hits by Spratt and costly fielding errors by Jay Kirke and others, with the Yannigans extending their lead into the fourth before holding off the Regulars’ late push.
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Augusta
Yannigans
Yannigans. Jones
Braves
AB R Sweeney
Sete
Campbell
Miller
Jackson
Kirke
Houser
Brady
Crisp
Spratt
Hess
McTigue
Donnelly
Sam Brown
Firsts of the Season Highlight Yannigans Narrowly Edge Rains
The Yannigans showcase early-season feats with Gowdy first to hit and score, Campbell catching and stealing, Hess issuing a walk, Sweeney profiting on an error, and Kling logging the first putout and extra-base hit. Mengert paces hits along foul lines as Houser robs him of a second hit, while rain threatens a repeat performance tomorrow.
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Gowdy
Campbell
Hess
Sweeney
Brady
Jones
Kling
Kirke
Yannigans
Mengert
Houser
Hub Purdue
Hub
Baseball Audacious Monopoly in Congress Under Probe
Washington March 11 A resolution by Representative Gallagher of Illinois proposes a seven member special committee to investigate the Baseball Trust and its DOJ actions versus other illegal combinations. The measure cites press disclosures of a governing commission controlling competition territory games salaries and player access. Gallagher will confer with the Department of Justice shortly.
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Baseball Trust
Gallagher
Illinois
Department of Justice
Suboena
Department
Baseball trust investigation dismissed as joke says Herrmann
In Cincinnati on March 11 August Herrmann president of the National Baseball Commission dismissed Congressman Gallagher's resolution for investigating a baseball trust as a joke. He asserted there is no baseball trust and the commission does not fix prices. Different prices exist in various cities and investigations can occur anytime without Commission objections.
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Gallagher
Baseball Trust
August Herrmann
National Baseball Commission
Herrmann
National Commission
No Trust, Says Ban
March 11. President B. B. Johnson of the American league said an investigation would be welcome and there is no baseball trust. He noted many players earn salaries higher than Congressmen and argued workers are not enslaved. President T. M. Chivington of the American Association warned that Congress must have full information on organized baseball and found no legal violation in its operation.
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B. B. Johnson
American League
T. M. Chivington
American Association
Congress
New York
National League of Baseball Clubs
Thomas J. Lynch
League
Gallagher
Baseball Trust
Ban B. Johnson
National League
Lynch defends National League amid call for probe
Lynch states the National League has nothing to fear from investigation and rejects claims of a baseball trust. He endorses Ban Johnson, supports competition, and notes players earn more than Congressmen and many businesspeople. He welcomes researchers and college entrants into the game.
Attell's Fall Marks Old Guard's Passing
The defeats of Abe Attell by Johnny Kilbane and Tommy Murphy mark the passing of the last of the old guard of great boxers. Attell's long career and speed are noted as surprising but unsurprising as new champions rise, marking a transition in boxing history.
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Abe Attell
Johnny Kilbane
Tommy Murphy
Attell
Kilbane
Rank Arellanes Eyeing Spot With Washington Season
Former Red Sox reliever Rank Arellanes appears set for a spot with the Washington club this season as spring training discussions continue and camp evaluations proceed.
Officials From New York Chosen For Arena Hockey Game
The B A A and Intercolonial hockey teams meet in the third of a five game series tonight at the arena with officials from the New York Athletic Club, Peabody and Reinmund chosen after prior criticism. Lineups mirror last Tuesday with players from both teams listed, promising a closer contest with a large crowd expected.
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W. M. Lougee
Arena
New York Athletic Club
Messrs. Peabody and
Reinmund
Central Club Boxing Matches Open Tonight at Bowdoin Square
The Central Athletic Club stages its first show this evening in Bowdoin square with Johnny Gallant versus Young Clancy in a main eight round bout and three six round preliminaries among local fighters. An amateur session is planned for Thursday at Riverside B C with four classes.
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American A. C
Bowdoin Square
Johnny Gallant
Clancy
Journal
Riverside B. C
Attell-Tommy Murphy Fight Fix Claim Explored
The Call reports an alleged scheme by Abe Attell to fix the Harlem Murphy bout before their 20 round match. Murphy and manager James Buckley deny definite consent, with multiple meetings and refusals cited. Murphy heads east for a fight with Packey McFarland in Kenosha as promoter Coffroth announces a winner’s bout for March 26.
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San Francisco
Abe Attell
Harlem
Tommy Murphy
Attell
Murphy
James Buckley
Buckley
Burns Kendrick bout postponed by bad weather in New Orleans
New Orleans March 11 Frankie Burns of Jersey City and Jem Kendrick Dagland were to fight at the Orleans RCI but tonight’s card was postponed due to bad weather and rescheduled for Thursday night.
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Frankie Burns
Jersey City
Jem Kendrick
Dagland
Orleans One
RCI
American Wrestlers All Win at Grand Opera House
Three thousand fans watched America triumph over Europe in a Boston debut night at the Grand Opera House under George Touhey. Cyclone Burns defeated Jack McPhee of Scotland, Doctor Roller beat Paul Ernest Roos of Switzerland, and Americus overcome Van Thrajen of Holland in two falls each. The event featured clean, fast bouts with notable holds like body scissors and crotch, and set bills for next Monday’s card including Fritz Hansen, Crackerjack Butler, Jack McGrath, Americus, Cyclone Burns, and Karla the Indian wrestler.
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Europe
Grand Opera House
George Tuohey
Boston
Burns
Jack McPhee
Scotland
Dr. Roller
Paul Ernest Roos
Switzerland
George Touhey
Americus
van Thrajten
Holland
Thrasen
Baltimore
Cyclone Burns
McPhee
Doctor Roller
Seattle
Calmana
Roller
P. D. Hehir
Worcester
Fritz Hansen
Butler
Jack McGrath
Cyclone
Karla
Dartmouth Loses Pole Vaulter Semmes After Injury
Semmes, Dartmouth pole vaulter, is sent home to Washington, D. C., after injuring his ankle while clearing 11 feet at the indoor meet last Saturday. Doctors fear a season ending injury.
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Hanover
N. H
Semmes
Dartmouth
Washington, D. C
Murphy Returns to Field as Penn Track Coach
Philadelphia March 11 Mike Murphy athletic trainer and Penn track coach, after poor health, appeared at Franklin Field and said his condition has improved. He will lead track candidates when weather allows outdoor work and plans to be ready for Olympic trials in Sweden this summer.
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Mike Murphy
Philadelphia
Mike’ Murphy
University of Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
Sweden
Dope Book 1912 Sporting News Record Book Review
The Sporting News 1912 Dope Book from St Louis lists schedules for multiple leagues plus 1911 major league records. It includes 1912 rules Casey at the Bat origins of nicknames no hit games and Ty Cobb discovery story in a handy pocket size edition.
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Sporting News
The
St. Louis
Central Association
Casey
Ty Cobb
Two Events Run at Commerce Meet
Two events of the interdivision track meet at the High School of Commerce were held yesterday afternoon. The 800 yard run was won by Salloway with Smith second and Ryan third. Time 36 3-5 seconds. The 10 yard dash was won by Beck with Zut ter second and Carlin third. Time 2m 86s.
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Commercce
Salloway
Smith
Ryan
Edwards
Wondy Beck
Zutter
Carlin
Harris
Jockey Carter Narrowly Escapes Injury in Mexico Race
In Juarhez Mexico on March 11 jockey Carter avoided serious injury when Henry on Greenbridge crowded the rail and forced Yankee Pooh, Carter’s mount, to fall. Stewards fined Henry and suspended him for the rest of the meeting for rough riding.
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Juarhez
Mexico
Carter
Henry
Greenbridge
Yankee Pooh
Mud Balks First Work of Red Sox
In Hot Springs Arkansas on a rain soaked lawn before the Hotel Eastman two large groups of major league players practiced informal drills this afternoon drawing many guests who watched the players loosen up and stretch for the season ahead.
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Red Sox
Hot Springs
Ark
Hotel Eastman
Husky
Red Sox Arrive Late In Hot Springs Training Camp
The Brooklyn players wore regulation blues while the Red Sox arrived on a delayed train and wore street clothes to rest. Manager Stahl scrapped early workouts for 24 hours due to weather and late uniforms, with many players under weight and others joining a demanding training plan. The camp faces housing strain and incomplete rosters as 22 players report and five more are expected, with early practice planned at Majectic if weather allows.
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Red Sox
Little Rock
Stahl
Cady
Hagerman
Bradley
Pape
Eddie Cicotte
Cicotte
Heinie Wagner
Forrest Cady
Harry Davis
Athletics
Krug
Charlie Hall
Hubert Leonard
St. Mary’s College
Lewis
Hooper
Shinn
Leonard
Krause
Ray Collins
Los Angeles
Jack Lewis
Cincinnati
Tris Speaker
Goodman
Majestic
Kansas City
Jack Chesbro
Windell Leads First Commercial Vehicle Show Entry
H B Windhell the New England representative for the Chase Motor wagon boasts a new record as the first exhibitor to place commercial vehicles in the city’s first commercial vehicle show. He reportedly slipped in before attendants adjusted the floor plan, defying orders to delay trucks until after the pleasure cars were moved.
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New England
Chase Motor Wagon
Mechanics’ Building
Windell
Al Palzer Headslining at the Howard in Boston Debut
Al Palzer made his Boston debut as a headliner at the Old Howard yesterday afternoon after recovering from grippe. He sparred three rounds with Black Bill of Philadelphia, showing promising build and athletic movement despite wind trouble. Palzer will perform twice daily at the Howard all week.
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al Palzer
New York
Hope
Old Howard
Palzer
Black Bill
Morris
Bombardier Wells
Tom O'Rourke
Boston
Philadelphia
The
Howard
Debate Delays Duel As Dual Meet Stays Even
Mechanic Arts High leads Boston Latin 8 42 to 85 after a dual meet with no 300 yard race run. Dispute over which runners may compete caused postponement. Captains argued over regimental meet rule about a competitor in a single running event.
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Mechanic Arts High
Boston Latin
Columbus Avenue
Tufts Nine Holds Outdoor Practice Session
Tufts conducted its first outdoor baseball practice yesterday afternoon on the old campus. Outfield candidates chased flies for a few hours while Captain Hooper directed infielders in the cage. Practice will continue in the same pattern, with diamonds expected to be in good condition within a week.
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Tufts
Hooper
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