Reds Open Camp In Ideal Weather At Alexandria
The Reds arrived at their training camp in Alexandria Louisiana on February 26 with ideal weather and a 65 degree reading. Five pitchers Chief Johnson Adams Markel and Barhant plus infielder Rawlings were already there with sixteen more arriving that night. Manager Herzog ordered all athletes in their rooms by 11 pm and up at 7:36 am. First on field practice scheduled for 2 pm after a two mile walk to limber up. drills to include light tossing passing the medicine ball and handball in courts built by groundskeeper Mattie Schwab. The team planned to depart New Orleans after sightseeing before real practice.
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Chief Johnson
Adama
Markel
Barhant
Rawlings
Reda
New Orleans
Diamond
Herzog
Mattie Schwab
Avondale Ties First With Win Over Crescent
A large Sunday crowd saw Avondale win to tie for first as they defeated the Creacents at the Armory in a shutout game. Nickumbox led a defense that held Creacents without a score while Avondale built a narrow margin. The Celts later lost to Continuation in a one sided clash for last place as Continuation dominated ball play.
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Avondale
Contin
Crescent
Hall
Nickumbox
Creacents
Avondale le
Armory
Troy
Holly
Four Favorites Win at Juarez
A special report from Juarez Mexico notes a banner crowd despite weather as four favorites win in a day of six balanced races. The fourth race featured In Blue Racer defeating Josefina Zarate with strong public backing and favorable odds across the afternoon’s results.
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Rez
Mexico
Josefina Zarate
Bace
Pala Maylow
Teyaarate
Ies
Is Richie Past the Lightweight Mark in Question
A boxing topic debates whether Willie Richie can make the lightweight limit. Speculation says he sits near 148 pounds and cannot drop below, while a rival hints he might weigh 138 at weigh in and reach about 142 in the ring. Boxing observers note Packey McFarland once pursued similar plans.
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Willie
Richie
Hie
Tommy
Urphy
Packey McFarland
Weather Delays Exhibition Baseball in Paris
Rainy and disagreeable weather again prevents an American baseball exhibition in Paris featuring the Giants and White Sox. Manager McGraw says the tour aims to show proper play, not gate money, and the teams will travel to London tomorrow amid mixed Paris views.
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Americas
Paris
McGraw
Giants
White Sox
London
Racing Entries for Two-Year-Olds and Open Races
Today's entries list multiple races with selling and handicap purses. Notable horses include Puree, Doom Morgan, Zan elion Flower, Stocco Theodore Cook, Bulgarian, Nimbus, Jon Diehold, Elle Bryson, Sherlock Holmes, and Kick SS among others with various weights and purses. The card features six races covering distances from three furlongs to one mile and an eighth for three-year-olds and up, with entries from several owners and trainers.
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aStar- Son
Doom Morgan
Analere
Zanelion Flower
Finslee
Cesarion
Utilitas
Cuar
Adelaide Roger
Stocco
Theodore Cook
Bulgarian
Queed
Nimbus
Bat Masterson
Camerada
Willis Loz
Ralph Lieyd
Hurpassing
Charlie
Grosvenor
Jon Diehold
Elle Bryson
Caugh Hill
Chuckles Sherwood
Brookfeld
Ai. H. Adair
Opea
Coanteta
Lochiel
Winging
Jobe
G. M. Miller
Repubblican Im
Witt Fivth
Zany
Biliete
Moneb
Dr. Jackson
Fumbled OCR Names Highlight Coast League Drama
A garbled list of names and places appears, intertwining sports figures and officials. The passage references Coast League fandom, an official Garnett Bush, and harsh critique of an umpire, suggesting heated baseball coverage and controversy on the coast.
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Feds
Lynch and National League turmoil over leadership
A Connecticut observer notes the chaotic tenure of Lynch as National League president. The piece recalls disputes among club owners led by Webb Murphy of Chicago and the ousting of Lynch in favor of Tenet, with Murphy delighted by the change and Lynch criticized for the turmoil and fan dissatisfaction.
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Lynch
Mrs Co
Webb Murphy
Chicago
Buck Weaver Shortstop Tricks Double Play Precision
Buck Weaver of the White Sox developed a clever defensive trick after an accidental observation. By stepping over the bag during a throw from second, he could dodge the runner and deliver a faster, tighter throw to first. He refined the move and used it against nearly every team, often getting both runners out.
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Buck Weaver
White Sox
Weaver
Tle
Kould
Secon
Buck
Jimny
Aendiba
Snost
Ump
Jake Stahl Declines Federal League Manager Post
Chicago February reports Jake Stahl will not manage the Brooklyn Federal League team or any other Fed team. The Hackers must seek a new manager as Stahl remains with the Barnetwood Bank and not returning to baseball now. Stahl says threats from Ban Johnson did not influence his decision and cites no fear of public exposure.
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Chicago
Jake. 1
Brooklyn
Tin
Stahl
Bnxtewood Bank
Bank
Brahl
Ban Johnson
Federals
Murphy
Woolworth
Etary
Comiskey Precedes Players to London
Charles A. Comiskey owner of the Chicago White Sox and Ted Sullivan advance agent for American baseball players arrived in London tonight. The Giants and White Sox will be entertained at a luncheon at the Hotel Savoy on Wednesday with American Consul General John L. Griffiths presiding and several leading English sportsmen invited as guests.
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London
Charles A. Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Ted Sullivan
Paris
Giants
White Sox
Hotel Savoy
John L. Griffiths
Cincinnati Moguls Plan Attendance at Indianapolis Semi-Pro Meeting
Several Cincinnati semi-pro baseball moguls intend to attend the big semi-pro meeting to be held in Indianapolis next week, signaling strong regional interest in the event.
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Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Simoky Joe Wood Undergoes Home Appendix Operation
Boston report states Simoky Joe Wood had an appendix removed at his Twin Lakes Pennsylvania home after a sudden attack. He is resting comfortably per circulating updates. The piece also notes a five year Federal League contract for Tris Speaker at ten thousand dollars per year with initial pay on signing and remaining guaranteed by a surety company.
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Americas
Boston
Simoky Joe” Wood
Twin Lakes
Doe
Tris Speaker
Lakes Enterprise Club to Install Officers After Games
The Lakes Enterprise Club will install its new officers this afternoon after club games. Tonight Mrs Win Macke and Ben Heusman will bowl Mrs F Landay and Gun Daisy in a three game match with points tallied to determine the current champion.
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the Lakes
Reading tastes and fighters in the spotlight
Freddie Welsh praises reading, training with Elbert Hubbard, and notes his comeback influenced by Hubbard. Cuban catcher Miguel Angelo Gonzales joins Cincinnati Reds after Long Beach, aiming to learn English. Taft weighs in on the reserve clause while Feds forecast payroll hopes for the first season.
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Freddie Welsh
Maeterlick
Shaw
Ibsen
Elbert. Hubbard
Tolstoi
Freddis
England
East Aurora
Fra
Elbert Hubbard
Matt Wells
Hubbard
Boston
Stallings
Miguel
Long Beach
Long Branch
Cincinnatii Reds
Gonzales
Gonzalez
Goldie Aims for Kilbane Meeting in Ten Round Bout
Goldie, Pittsburgh featherweight, trains at Yokum club amid rain and walks. He announces readiness for tonight's ten round match with Kayo Marw of Cincinnati, with the winner earning a 4 match title shot. Kilbane, the champion, remains a looming presence. Also on card, Kid Ashe and Terry Turner meet in a ten round semi wake, with other six round prelims featuring Gitman, Del Bushet, Joe Katte, and J Fambry. Lou Bauman to referee. tickets from Spalding's, Gassman's, Wheel.
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Yokum Club
Goldie
Pittsburgh
Goldie Will
Kayo Marw
Cincinnati
Heuck’s
Johnny Kilbane
Kid Ashe
Terry’ Turner
Young Gitman
del Bushet
Joe Katte
J Fambry
Reddy
Lou
Bauman
Spalding’s
Gassman's
The
Wheel
Chip to be busy as middleweight title scene heats up
George Chip is hailed as the present middleweight champion and faces challengers ready to test him. The piece notes rivals like Dillon and Clabby plotting to unseat him as the ring drama of the ten twenty thirty era continues.
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George Chip
Chip
George
Dillon
Pirse you PO AT yes ame the tycoons of the street
Reader notes an oblique stream of words about arrival of athletes and a shifting view, with a windy, poetic interior monologue comparing the scene to tossing roses. The piece blends imagery and fragmented phrases.
New Auto Show Exhibits Added with Major Brands
The auto show adds 10 new exhibits including White Motor Car Company Pathfinder and Rayfield. cycle cars from Raven are highlighted. The event features musical programs by Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and John Weber's Prize Band, drawing dealers and buyers from Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia with several deals initiated on opening weekend.
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Naraith
Tran PhD
White Motor Car Company
Pathfinder Company
Rayfield Motor Car Company
Cincinnati
Ravens Motor Car Company
Rayfield
Patrome
Cintignati
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Thourarda
Becausy
John Weber
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Wsi
Virginia
Phillies Owner in Legal Battle Over Player Moves
Owner Baker alleges breaches as Seaton and Kittifer switch sides between the Phillies and the federal authorities. Both cases head to court with Baker potentially losing a star and the Feds gaining a key player. The dispute centers on terms agreed and reneged leading to a high stakes baseball jurisdiction fight.
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Baker
Phillies
Killifer
Feds
Seaton
Dela Sirk
Kittifer
Mr. Baker
What is a Big League Anyway
A fragmented dialogue discusses the idea of a big league with talk of big league salaries and strong clubs. Mentions Browns Reds and Cincinnati era teams, Ban Johnson reference, and a challenge to publish unexpurgated remarks with a humorous threat.
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Dave
Fultz
Jae Sqakes
Tinker
Sai Astroin
Ne Aes
Joc
TIP TO YOUNG ATHLETES Feds lure talent from colleges and leagues
The piece discusses college coaches and big league owners competing to recruit top players like Cobb, Baker, Collins, and Seaton. It notes growing inducements by the Fed circuit and hints at limited haul limits while praising certain players and predicting strong Olympic prospects for England and a Cardinals confidence.
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Col. Haughton
Harvard
Brickley
Mahan
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