Dovey's Men Battle With Mad Bulldog
In Thomasville Georgia on March 20 George Dovey and manager Tenney cope with a mad dog attack on promising catcher Orendorff. The dog bites Orendorff on the leg but is driven off by a swing from De Howard’s bat. Orendorff is taken to hospital for treatment and is out of action briefly. The town rallies as officials search for the animal. The camp bakes in 85 degree heat affecting practice and prompting ideas to hire a transport omnibus. Dovey praises his aging star while planning for new outfield options and noting injuries to Flaherty and Dolan.
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Orendorff
de Howard
Edward
Boston
Davey
Little Rock
Chick Stahl
Stahl
Mr. Dovey
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Sam Mertes
Harry Dolan
Bates
Howard
Beaumont
Pat Flaherty
T Flaherty
Flaherty
Fred Tenney
Tom Needham
Gus Corner
Needham
Bile Batleys Sail to Japan for College Series
George J. Presley, Stanford baseball captain, will lead a crew of American collegiate players in a series against Waseda University Tokio Imperial University and other Japanese institutions arranged with manager Iso Abe. The tour aims to showcase baseball in Japan and ease tensions through sport amid high interest.
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Stanford University
Orient
Iso Abe
Waseda University of Japan
Stanford
Universities of
Waseda
Imperial University of Tokio
Japan
Prep League Nines at War Over Memorial Day Game
Brookline High and Cambridge Latin square off over the May 30 baseball date with Newton High, each claiming the slot. Brookline threatens to drop from the league if the date goes to Cambridge Latin, risking its entire league participation.
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Preparatory League
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Cambridge Latin
Newton High Nine
Brookline” High
Cambridge Latin School
Newton
Jeff Heads to England for Possible Championship Challenge
Wrestler and boxer Jeff plans a two purpose trip to Europe for pleasure and to seek easy money. He hints at a possible bout with George Hackenschmidt if a substantial purse is offered, stating he will give Hackenschmidt a chance if terms suit.
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Jeffries
England
Hack
Jim Jeffries
George Hackenschmidt
Jeff
Hackenschmidt
Europe
Mr. Hack
Fives Duel Middletown For New England Title
The Past Boston five meet Connecticut champions Middletown at Lyceum hall East Boston for the New England title. Connecticut squad has defeated Newport Naval Reserves Win sted A. C. and Yale. The Post five will face East Boston second team as a secondary event.
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Middletown Five
Connecticut
Lyceum Hall
East Boston
New England
Newport Naval
A. C
Yale
Post Five
Chess Expert to Give Exhibition at Boston Club
The Boston Chess Club at 941 Tremont Street will host a simultaneous exhibition this Saturday evening. John F. Barry, New England chess ace and holder of the All-America team record, will play multiple games at once, inviting local players and enthusiasts to attend.
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Boston
Tremont Street
John F. Barry
New England
Harvard Fencing Interclass Meet Postponed Indefinitely
The interclass fencing tournament at Harvard in Hemenway gym has been postponed indefinitely due to teams failing to meet.
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Harvard
Hemenway Gymnasium
Winthrop Defeats Melrose In Close 28–26 Battle
Winthrop beat Melrose 28 to 26 in a spirited basketball game played tonight at Melrose. Winthrop’s team secured the win with a late rally and strong defense.
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Melrose
Winthrop
Yale Nine to Open Season with NYU Next Saturday
Yale baseball candidates begin outdoor practice after late start and prior Easter trip. Captain Kinney coaches. Howard Jones at first base. new pitcher Cushing shown speed and control. Opening lineup slated with Meyer Parsons Cushing pitching and Peck Clifford in key infield and outfield roles.
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Conn
Yale
New York University
Kinney
Howard Jones
Jones
Neal
Billy Lush
Cushing
Parsons
Meyer
Ted Wylie
Arthur Erwin
Pratt
Peck
Clifford
Tad Jones
Sweeney
Howard
Wayne Auto Run Ends After 114 Hours in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on March 20 the four cylinder Wayne auto halted a 114 hour non stop run after a collision with a pedestrian at 6 am. Driver Harrod of Capitol City Auto Co was knocked unconscious and the Wayne veered onto the sidewalk before bystanders stopped the engine at 6:30. The team believes the 8000 mile record would have fallen had the crash not occurred.
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Indianapolis
Harrod
Capitol City Auto Company
Wayne
Sweeney
Madden
Peck
Lippitt
Yale
Gossip of the boxers at Winnsimmet Chelsea club
The Winnisimmet Club in Chelsea hosts a strong boxing program drawing a fair crowd. Reports note ticketing issues and advance applications, while bouts feature Perelli, Barnes, and a Salem rink wrestling event with Carl Busch a potential challenger. Abe Attell briefly referenced amid promoter interest in Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan rematch talk.
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Chelsea
Boston
Winnisimmet Club
Perelli
Barnes
Salem
Lundin
Worcester
Strangler Lewis
Columbia Theatre
Amn
Carl Busch
Frank Gotch
Hackenschmidt
Fritz Hansen
Gus Dumond
Frank Selec
Boston Nationals
Puebio
Col
Honey Melody
Mike Twin Sullivan
Gans Generous in Britt Teams
San Francisco March 20 Jimmy Britt would fight lightweight champion Joe Gans and would forgo the bonus if needed He told promoter Jimmy Coffroth he would take 60 percent of the gross and the exact split could be settled later The move fuels talk Britt seeks Nelson or a title bout
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San Francisco
Cal
Jimmy Britt
Joe Gans
Britt
Nelson
Jimmy Coffroth
Gans
Chauffeurs Weigh Forming National Association
At a banquet of the Professional Chauffeurs’ Association at Hotel Langham plans were discussed to form a national body. Communications with New York Chicago St Louis and San Francisco indicate a national organization may be established soon. Addresses were given by A A Hanson N E Buxton and Samuel Asher. The San Francisco Highway Commission plan for licensing applicants was discussed and may be introduced locally.
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Hotel Langham
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
San Francisco
A. A. Hanson
N. E. Buxton
Samuel Asher
San Francisco Highway Commission
Revere High Girls Face Reading YWCA A Team at Parkers Hall
Tomorrow evening at Parkers Hall Beachmont the Revere High girls meet Reading Y W C A A team while the Revere High boys clash with the Revere High School alumni in a double feature event.
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Parkers Hall
Beachmont
Revere High
Reading Y. W. Co. A
Revere High School
Boston Americans Lose To Little Rock In Pine Bluff Exhibition
In Pine Bluff, Arkansas, March 20, the Boston Americans fell 8 to 4 to Little Rock before a fair crowd. Cy Young pitched five innings, Kroh allowed eight hits and five runs as the visitors struggled. Wagner, Collins, and Criger contributed solid defense and versatility in the field. Both clubs return to play here tomorrow.
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Ark
Boston Americans
Pine Bluff
Cy Young
Young Kroh
Wagner
Gilbert
Adams
Collins
Criger
Pige
C Ft
Douglas
Miller
Ree
Wwe
Carkill
Delters
Serene
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Awson
Dolan
Eevete Re Ae
Barrett
R. Freee 'Esses
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Eens
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Ungland
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Ferris
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See Wee
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Armbruster
A Young
Kroh
Little Rock Steer
Boston
Kite
Page
Andy
Young
Bandy
Unglaub
Lake
Tie Unbroken in Skate Race
The Park Square rink saw the top three teams maintain their leads in the six day roller skating race last night as the pace stayed brisk. Holden Shinkwin suffered a speed fall while rounding a curve and the Dummy team dropped out, with standings listed for Miles White-Williams Hamilton-Merritt Holden-Shinkwin Gendron-Barrett Russell-Russell Hamilton-Boyle Rollins-Crozier.
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Shinkwin
Holden
Miles
White-Williams
Hamilton-Merritt
Holden-Shinkwin
Gendron-Barrett
Russell-Russell
Hamilton-Boyle
Rollins-Crozier
Donlin Wins Salary Fight With New York Club
Chicago boxer baseball star Mike Donlin has secured a $600 raise from the New York National League club. Manager McGraw approved the higher pay, and Donlin read a telegram from San Francisco confirming acceptance before reporting to the team in New Orleans.
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Chicago
Mike Donlin
New York
McGraw
Donlin
San Francisco
Mike
New Orleans
Mae
Baseball Moves and Talks Stirism in Spring Camp
Manager Chance backs Fraser to shine this season after past pitching shows with the Phillies. Detroit boss Hughey Jennings pursues Matty MacIntyre for Chicago White Sox swap, while MacIntyre seeks exit from Detroit. Sheckard has settled with the Cubs after salary disputes and heads south for training. James Mullen leaves Wilkesbarre for California to join the Giants under McGraw.
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Fraser
Phillies
Hughey Jennings
Detroit
Matty MacIntyre
Chicago White Sox
Owens
MacIntyre
Sheckard
Chicago Nationals
Cubs
James Mullen
Baltimore
Giants
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
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