Fletcher and Devore Likely to Lose Places
Martin Texas March 11 Manager McGraw hinted how the Giants will line up for the 1913 season opening. Shafer appears set to replace Fletcher at short and Burns seems favored over Devere in left. Devore faces bench duty unless Burns underperforms as regulars beat Colts 11 to 10 in nine innings. Tesreau showcased solid form in the starter role.
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Shafer
Fletcher
Devore
Burns
Colts
Tesreau
Qeark Bearenatcher
Gran
Jeff
Crandall
Smith
Leon Ames
Ames
Sporting News Record Book for 1913 Highlights
Ernest J. Lanigan compiles up to date dope on star players, strikeout records and past feats in the 1913 Sporting News Record Book. Published by C. A. Spink & Son of St Louis this pocket edition includes schedules for major and minor leagues and Casey at the Bat. Copies available by mail for five stamps.
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Sporting, News
Casey
Ernest J. Lanigan
C. A. Spink & Son
Sporting News
St. Louis
Fox Special to Enter Third Indianapolis 500
Frank P. Fox, former racer, will start the third annual 500 mile International Sweepstakes Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30 with his Fox Special car. Johnny Jenkins plans to enter a Schacht car driven by himself after rebuilding at Cincinnati. Sunbeam’s Albert Guyot will pilot the finished Sunbeam, tested at Brooklands, for the race.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Frank P. Fox
Vincennes
Tétre Haute
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Johnny Jenkins
Schacht
Jenkins
Cincinnati
Schacht Company
Harry Endicott
L. Coatalen
Sunbeam Motor Car Company
Wolverhampton
England
Indianapolis Speedway
Sunbeam
Albert Guyot
Brooklands
Ball Players Upset Over Food On Training Trip
Pittsburgh report recalls New York Americans manager Frank Chanos ordering strict Bermuda meals for spring training. The piece recounts a former Red Sox star notorious for fussing over hotel rooms and dining, highlighting player dining habits, travel treats, and a $3 per diem for meals on southern trips.
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Pittsburgh
Frank Chanos
New York Americans
Bermuda
New York
Red Sox
Boston
Cincinnati
Downey Heads for Orioles Training Camp in Fayetteville
Tommy Downey plans a night departure to join manager Jack Dunn with the Baltimore International League club. Downey, in good condition, expects to be ready for infield work as soon as ordered, with no certainty on exact usage.
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Wagner
Tommy Downey
Jack Dunn
Orioles
Fayetteville
N. C
Downey
Dunn
Cubs Threaten to Whip Chance Over His Roasts
Tampa March 11 The Cubs react to Frank Chance criticism in a syndicate story. Players including Ed Reulbach and others accuse Chance of double dealing and threaten to confront him or reveal inside information. Some say they may whip Chance if they meet him.
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Tampa
Fla
Cub ci
Frank Chance
Chance
Ed Ruelbach
Reulbach
Evers
Je \ Evers
Zimmerman
Schulte
Leifield
Lavender
Smith
Packey Aims To Fight Ritchie In Warm LA Duel
Balmy Los Angeles weather would help Packey weigh in easily without losing strength. He seeks a bout with Ritchie, believing no other challenger in the country can provide a true test.
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Los Angeles
Packey
Ritchie
This Date in Pugilistic Annals Snapshot
Boxers and results span 1903 to 1910 with McAuliffe's retirement and multiple match outcomes. Notable bouts include Gans over Cros in Hot Springs, Langford over Templer in Boston, Gardiner vs Clabby draw in Milwaukee, Papke stoppage in Syndaney, and McGoorty over Lancaster in Dublin.
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Jack McAuliffe
Joe Gans
Steve Crosby
Hot Springs
Ark
Sam Langford
Larry Templer
Boston
Jimmy Gardiner
Jimmy Clabby
Milwaukee
Billy Papke
Dave Smith
Syndaney
Australia
Eddie McGoorty
Tom Lancaster
Dublin
Ireland
St Patrick’s Day Observed by Holy Name Society
Holy Name Society of St Charles church plans St Patrick’s Day service next Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Father Hussian will deliver the sermon, Rosewigs Vesper sung by Margaret Hogan, with Mrs Fray, Charles O Connell, and William Grab in vocal roles. Benediction to be given by the choir with string orchestra. new chair ornaments described. prices vary.
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Holy Name Society OF
ST. Charles
Holy Name Society
St. Charles’ Church
Hussian
William ,Grab
Ritchie and Packey weigh in for title fight match
Willie Ritchie states Packey may challenge for the title at 133 pounds six hours before the bout. Packey agrees to make the same weight and says negotiations should proceed for a Los Angeles date as the boxing pair expect a strong drawing card.
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Wilds
Chicago
Willie Ritchie
Packey
Ritchie
Willie
Los Angeles
Derrick Looks Good to Challenge for Shortstop Position
Bermuda March 11 The Highlanders endure a three hour practice as they prep for a Hillmen versus Jersey City Skeeters clash. Derrick presses for the shortstop job with Midkiff at second and Young competing as Derrick edges toward regular infield duty amid injuries and camp mishaps.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Highlanders
Hillmen
Jersey City City Skeeters
Larry Schflay
Chance
Skeeter Chieftain
Schflay
Jersey City
Ezra Midkiff
Chase
Midkiff
Texas Reague
Chaée
Wolverton
Prince
Hal
Azone
George Davis
Willams College
Davis
Aude Derrick
Young
Igan Muss
Derrick
Ketchel Beats Krouse in Six Round Philadelphia Bout
Al Ketchel defeated Johnny Krouse in a six round bout in Bridgeport with Ketchel in strong form. Ketchel knocked Krouse to the floor in the fourth and again before the bell in the sixth. The opening rounds saw both boxers sizing up, with Ketchel’s late dominance pleasing Quaker City fans.
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Philadelphia
al -Ketchel
Bridgeport
Ty Boatinn
Johnny Kkrouse
Ketchel
Krouse
Quaker City
Jack McAuliffe Retired Undefeated Lightweight Champion
The article recalls Jack McAuliffe as the only fighter to retire while still world lightweight champion under Queensberry rules. It notes his nine-year title reign, his retirement after a four round bout with Kid Lavigne at Madison Square Garden, and his influence on boxing history alongside Brooklyn figures from Palmer's Cooper age in Brooklyn.
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Jack McAuliffe
McAuliffe
Hitchi Welsh
Jack
Mooney
Kid Lavigne
Saginaw
Lavigne
Erne
Gans
Nelson
Ad Wolgast
Ritchie
Palmer’s Cooperage
Milwaukee businessman's real take on prize fighting
A Milwaukee businessman argues that true prize fighting differs from modern boxing. He recalls a 1873 bare knuckle bout on a river boat between Tom Allen and Mike McCoole under London rules, contrasting it with today’s regulated boxing and urging sane oversight rather than condemnation.
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Milwaukee
Pone
A.B. Nicksson
Nichols
Jenssen & Klein
Mr. Nichols
St. Louis
Tom Allen
Mike McCoole
Allen
McCoole
Aljex
Mary
Milwanhes
Mubissey
America
Baseball Leagues Prepare For 1913 Season
The 1913 season schedule is nearly set for about twenty professional leagues. The Pacific Coast league opens April 1 and ends October 26, with other leagues starting April 10 and closing on various dates through late September and early May. Changes include Portland replacing Fall River in the New England League and the Eastern Association expanding to eight clubs with New London and Pittsfield.
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Jockey Club
New York
Belmont Park
Saratoga
Fall River
Mass
Portland
New England
Connecticut
New London
Pacific Coast
American Assn
Lexas
It Ivy
Southern
Northwestern
International
South Atlantic
Western
Central
Eastern Assn
New York State
Tri-State
Central Assn
South
Mid
Ohio _ State
Britton and McFarland May Meet on Coast
Los Angeles reports talk of a May bout on the coast as McCarey and promoters press for an 8 000 guarantee for Britton. McFarland previously outpointed Britton at Garden Athletic Club, but backers expect a longer, tougher fight on better terms.
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Los Angeles
Cal
McFarland
Britton
New York
Glenbrooks Set to Face Brooklawns Tonight
Glenbrooks aims for undefeated season as they clash with Brooklawns at Brooklawn tonight. Key players Bjorkison and Gienbroo will anchor the offense while Brooklawns seek an upset. a late-season schedule echoes through the gym.
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Brooklawn Fink
Glenbrook
Brooklawne
Glenbrowe
Brooklawns
Bjorkison
Fener
Sige Kibboven
Exgiow
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