Reds Triumph Over Colts in Final Practice Game
The Reds Vets defeated the Colts 18 to 11 in a last training game at St Augustine Fla. Highlights included strong hitting by Hulswitz Kane McCarthy and Daley and a clutch defensive play by Lobert. The Reds depart to Jacksonville early tomorrow to face Brooklyn and then Atlanta, as Bancroft and Ganzel assess team needs for the season.
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Commercial Tribune
ST. Augustine
Fla
Reds
Bancroft
Ganzel
Vets
Hulswitz
Kane
McCarthy
Daley
Lobert
Spade
Gayzel
Coakley
Ives
Pearce Sebtisol
Bob Saison
McLean
Fleischmann Boneld
Daley Mitchell
Sessee McCarthy
Jacksonville
Brooklyn
Atlanta
Banny
Ragon
Tozer
Upp
Mitchell
Paskett
Dailey
O'Neil
McGillivray
Mowrey
Hulswitt
Pearce
Cincinnati Fans Field Many Early Season Baseball Moves
Local clubs from Covington to Cincinnati announce schedules and inquiries as teams seek first class opponents. The Western Union clerks plan a March 29 match at Country Club grounds Carthage and several clubs list contacts for game arrangements.
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Western Union
Western Messengers
Country Club
Carthage
Pogue
Olive Browns
Osgood
Ind
Bethel
James Banigan
West Sixth Street
City
Covington
Wiedemann
Kentucky Colonels
All-Kentuckians
Covington Cardinals
J. B. Randal
East Thirteenth Street
Gratten
Leo Carroll
Robert Conway
Joseph Maloney
Elmer Conway
George Dankel
Robert Geary
F. Bechtold
Richard Geary
William Conroy
Howard O'Leary
J. H. Farrell
Mercantile Library Building
Frank Warneford
Ed Thies
Wiedemanns
Norwood Inn Park
Burek
Reading
Hornberger
Johnson
Glancy
Klingler
George Gaffey
George Kimmerling
White Rocks
SAILORS PLAY BALL WITH EVANS FLEET AT PACIFIC PORT
A letter from J H Klein midshipman on the battleship Rhode Island reports a naval baseball game played during the fleet’s Pacific coast voyage with Admiral Evans. The Peruvian El Diario copy notes the sailors’ contest, reflecting strong public interest in the sport aboard the ship.
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Evans
J.H. Klein
Rhode Island
Pacific
Admiral Evans
Klein
el Diario
Callao
Peru
Eal Os Paber
Jockey Sobell suspended at City Park meet
Jockey Sobell is suspended for the remainder of the meeting after a poor ride on Dr Logan in the short course steeplechase at City Park. Dr Logan finished fourth with Gallithea and Listerene winning events as weather turned wet and the track muddy.
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New Orleans
Sobell
City Park
Dr Logan
Dr. Logan
Gallithea
Listerene
Severus
Arionette
J. Leey
Intervene
A. Minder
Inez
Notter
Anne McGee
Dr. Armstrong
Shcne
John Dillon
Archbal
McAllister
Heider
Buckman
Welton
Coal Black Lady
Schoolcraft
Canada
J. Lee
Ogbent
W. Powers
Royal Choice
Nicol
Watuga
Phil Chinn
Meadow Green
Merrigo
Red Mill
Gowanga
Industrious
Tracey Gately
Adelaide Royer
E. T. Shipp
S. Flynn
Cooney K
Miss Delaney
E. Dugan
Sellinz
Listerine
Schaller
la Soeur
Zagga
Quagga
Flavigny
Creel
W. Ost
Gilpin
Belleview
Cull
McCoy Refuses Pool Challenge After Gehle Wins Streak
Ohio pool champion Kid McCoy backed out of a planned series with amateur Joe Gehle. They agreed to play an equal number of games in each other’s poolrooms. After Gehle won three straight racks McCoy refused to continue unless the entire series was played in his room. A later match in a public hall was considered.
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Kid McCoy
Ohio
Joe Gehle
McCoy
Gehle
Pirates Practicing As Dreyfuss Sees Wagner Return Soon
In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 23 the Pirates played a practice game against the Yanni warns with an 8 to 5 result. Swacena took over at short in place of Hans Wagner as Dreyfuss says Wagner will be here within a week.
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Commercial Tribune
Hot Springs
Ark
Pittsburg Pirates
Yanniwarns
Swacena
Hans Wagner
Dreyfuss
Wagner
Pfister Still Without Cubs Contract Amid Holdout
Manager Frank Chance said pitcher Jack Pfister has not signed with the Cubs. Pfister sent back his first contract and asked for more money. A revised offer was sent to Hot Springs, then returned to Murphy’s office. It was later sent to Cincinnati where Pfister is visiting due to his ill wife. Chance expects Pfister to join the team by Memphis.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Frank Chance
Cubs
Jack Pfiester
Cub
Pfiester
Hot Springs
West Baden
Murphy
Cincinnati
Chance
Memphis
Doanes Humor Makes a Big Hit in Macon
Glad Graney, famed for Irish wit, rivals Red Donahue as the club comedian in Macon Georgia. A secret Vanigan meeting in Doc Payne's room precedes Manager Lajoie’s walk through the hall. Graney laughs about a Borax League stint with the Twenty Mule Team to a curious fan.
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Commercial Tribune
Macon
Glad Graney
Red” Donahue
Vanigans
Doc Payne
Lajoie
Larry
Graney
Ball Park
Rainy day forces indoor practice for Chicago Nationals
In Vicksburg Mississippi on March 23 rain kept the Chicago Nationals indoors, delaying workouts for actors and catchers. Joe Tinker suffered a hand injury and may require two weeks of rest and possible Chicago treatment. Del Howard Mordecai Brown and Steinfeldt all reported illnesses, with Manager Chance due back later in the week.
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Commercial Tribune
Vicksburg
Miss
Chicago Nationals
Scheickard
Joe Tinker
Chicago
del Howard
Mordecai Brown
Steinfeldt
Chance
Wright Loses Chance in Amateur Billiard Title Tie
In Chicago on March 23 H A Wright of San Francisco was defeated by C F Conklin of Chicago 256 to 400, creating a three way tie with Calvin Demarest and others. Gardner beat Poggenburg for fourth. Jackson finished last. Demarest set world amateur records for high run and high single average.
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Chicago
H. A. Wright
San Francisco
C. F. Conklin
Calvin Demarest
Tnight
E. W. Gardner
Passaic
N. J
J. F. Poggenburg
New York
Clarence Jackson
Demarest
Wright
Conklin
Baseball Teams Learn Traveling Costs Across the Leagues
The article breaks down baseball travel miles for the 16 major league clubs from April to October, totaling 188 237 miles. It notes the American League covers 95 772 miles and the National League 92 465 miles with rail costs near 68 000 dollars for fares, plus berths and meals. It highlights the St Louis and Pittsburgh teams for high mileage and the Philadelphia clubs for the least, and recalls historical train wrecks affecting players with minimal injuries.
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St. Louis
Pittsburg Pirates
Pirates
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis Americans
Cleveland
Cardinals to train in Houston again next season
M Stanley Robinson, president, announced the Cardinals will train in Houston in 1909 after closing a deal with Manager Claude Rielly of the Houston Club. He praised Houston as an ideal southern training site and said the 1908 results were satisfactory with a stronger lineup and stronger pitching should yield a top division finish.
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Houston
Tex
Cardinals
M. Stanley Robinson
St. Louis
Claude Rielly
Houston Baseball
South
Mr. Robinson
McCloskey
Browns
Charles
Gilbert
Kenetchy
Byrne
Bliss
California
Hostetter
St. Louisian
Marshall
Betting on Benning track barred by DC law extension
Washington lawmakers vote 70 to 4 to extend antigambling laws to the Benning race track district. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling that the previous laws did not apply beyond city boundaries. The spring race meeting opened today.
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Washington
Benning
House of Representatives
District of Columbia
Benning Track
Supreme Court of the District
Arlie Latham to umpire for Union League officials
Washington reports indicate Arlie Latham will become the first umpire signed by the Union League officials. President Lawson has forwarded his contract and Philadelphia magnates last week finalized plans, promising well handled games and a strong officiating staff.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Arlie Latham
Union League
Lawson
Philadelphia
Latham
Umps
Chauffeurs Organize Local Branch of Association
More than a hundred Cincinnati area chauffeurs met last night and formed a local branch of the Professional Chauffeurs' Association of America. They named a Constitutional Committee to meet Thursday and plan another meeting next Monday for officer elections.
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Cincinnati
Professional Chauffeurs’ Association of America
Race card details with weights across seven events
The listing shows seven races with entries and weights. Horses named Inweave Maid Straight Talk Guardaleen Freda W Miss Snack Tenorett Bessie Trent Lady Chilton Kitty Fisher Autumn Maid Sister Ollie May Lee for first race. Little Wally Bank Holiday Gold Circle Dario Profitable Bell the Cat Dr. Heard for steeplechase. Banida Wauseau Florence N Mae Hamilton Rural Boy Kirley Rossmore George H. White Orida Glen Parone Lady Souffle Ethel Cary Rebel Queen Queen's Souvenir Thomas Calhoun for third. Frizet Balbert Batsman Harold D Chancellor eee Keator Gold Proof for fourth. Edith M Betsy Binford Sister Polly Wise Hand Etta M Anna Scott Fon soluca Sam Rice Dry Dollar Syl van Daring Mazonia Dapple Gold for fifth. Bertmont Suffice Terns Red Jack Bratton George Bailey Rappahannock La fayette ill Cursus King Cole High Bear for sixth. Sea Salt Bright Boy Anna Day John Mz Bride Punky Psytania Hooray Jungle Imp Adesso Lotus Eater for seventh.
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Inweave
Leen Beach
Maid
of Gothem
Straight Talk
Guardaleen
Freda W
Miss Snack
Tenorett
Bessie Trent
Lady Chilton
Kitty Fisher
Autumn Maid
Sister Ollie
May Lee
Little Wally
Bank Holiday
Gold Circle
Dario
Profitable
Bell the Cat
Dr. Heard
Seling
Banida
Wauseau
Florence N
Mae Hamilton
Rural Boy
Kirley Rossmore
George H. White
Orida Glen
Parone
Lady Souffle
Ethel Cary
Rebel Queen
Queen's Souvenir
Thomas Calhoun
Seiling
Frizet
Balbert
Batsman
Harold D
Chancellor
Eee
Keator
Gold Proof
Edith M
Betsy Binford
Sister Polly
Wise Hand
Etta M
Anna Scott
Fonsoluca
Sam Rice
Sylvan 2
Daring
Mazonia
Dapple Gold
Bertmont
Suffice
Terns Red
Jack Bratton
George Bailey
Rappahannock
Lafayette
Cursus
King Cole
High Bear
Bright Boy
Anna’ Day
John Mz Bride
Punky
Psytania
Hooray
Jungle Imp
Adesso
Lotus Eater
White Sox Train Stalled by Rainwashout in Alabama
Special Dispatch reports the Chicago White Sox regulars narrowly escaped a wreck after a forty car freight train ahead of their train derailed by heavy rain near Bay Minette Alabama. The team was stranded for most of the day and no Montgomery game was played. The Sox will proceed to Birmingham with no stop at Cry.
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Trin Bay Minette
Ala
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Montgomery
Sox
Birmingham
Fatal kerosene blast kills mother and son in Dayton
Mrs Florence Bilser, 40, and her 15 year old son were fatally burned in a kerosene explosion at their Dayton home. The boy poured kerosene on a smoldering blaze to hasten the fire, causing a terrible blast. Both were dying in the hospital as the mother attempted a rescue.
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Dayton, O
Florence Bilser
Crotean Season Opens at Benning Bellewether Leads
A slow opening day at the Benning track marked by mud and light attendance. Belle Weber won the opening six furlong handicap for three year olds and up, with Smoker close behind. Belle Weber, racing against a scratched field, led from the stretch to win as Smoker challenged. time 1 18. The card included six races with Sugar Pine and Prince of Pilsen among winners in the predicates. An Ohio ordinance details road-improvement bonds for Cincinnati Glenway Avenue and Ridgeview Lewis avenues dedications.
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Washington
Washington Jockey Club
Benning Track
Billie Hibbs
Higginbotham
Shaughraun
Eldorado
Belle Weber
Smoker
Sugar Pine
Prince of Pilsen
Animus
Columbia
Brady
Giles
Quaryglong
Star
Yorke
Firebrand
Royal Lady
Trey of Spades
Servile
Blue Stock
Kingses
McCarthy
Billie B. van
Quarington
Ferry Landing
Brussel
Lachesis
Grace Cameron
Callboy
Com. Thomas
Silver Ball
Lena Delta
Woodland
Simple Honors
Samuel H. Harris
Lady Kerma
McInerney
Huddy
Kelleher
Goldfleur
Dion Kerr
Judge White
Newt Fisher
Yama Christy
Calenda
McDaniel
Ivanhoe
McCahey
Sally
D’arkle
al H. Woods
Coppers
Bob Callahan
Obert
Oakland Race Day Shifts Lead to Narrow Outsiders
In Oakland California Dr Coleman led the first race from start to finish with Pinaud taking second from Gene Handlen. Mitre won the third race while Dorado faded late. Sugar Maid dominated the fourth, Cadichon placing second after a bold chase, and a crowded field filled the remaining events with close times and notable runners like Standover and Sibari.
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Oakland
Cal
Dr. Coleman
Pinaud
Gene Handlen
Mitre
Dorado
Sugar Maid
Cadichon
Sibari
W. Kelly
Burwell
Gilberty
Cascade of Diamonds
Calla
Senator Warner
Furze
Hattie P
San Piper
Bryan
Jeremiah
St. Kilder
Yada
Eve
Vinton
Pohanka
Nellie Racine
Harris
Sycamore
Titus Ir
Bell Reed
Metlakatal
Herodotus
Sam McGibbon
Gavanic
Vinorsini
Gargany
Miller
Bolonan
Leeds
Paladina
Naborassar
Poantotoc
Happy Rice
King Ellsworth
Claudina
Blue Eyes
Arcourt
Fisher
Fulletta
Fairy Street
Byronerdale
Dave Webber
Isabelita
Boseely
Peerless Lass
Wuerzberger
Eines
Lycurgus
Cruzados
Native Son
Kirschbaum
Ormuz
Mehelin
Mistys Pride
Rather Roggs
Milpitas
Martyr Knight
Three favorites win at Santa Anita with Montclair 30 to 1 winner
At Santa Anita Park on March 23 three favorites two second choices and a 30 to 1 shot won. In the six furlong third race Montclair 30 to 1 edged Dr Simral by a head, while other races saw Don Domo Madeline Musgrave Dominus Arvi Matador and Silver Skin claim triumphs with listed runners.
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Los Angeles
Santa Anita Park
Montclair
Don Domo
Musgrave
Mary F
Martin
Lachata
Goldstein
Addie Hawkins
Sir Brinkley
Louise
Fitzgibbons
Matapan
Jim Along
Mintia
Madeline Musgrave
Frieze
Schilling
Ollie Ward
Blair
Bold
M. Delorme
Annie Wells
Plaude
Dr. Simral
Taylor
Thomas Flyer
Halaca
Bargolita
Abraham
Dr. Weis
J. A. Mallom
Dominus Arvi
Weis
Burns
Ohlene
Archibald
Ingham
Mata
Uncle Henry
Master Lester
Esther B
the Sultan
Lucky Lad
Josie S
Susie Christian
Little Minister
Kirkfield
Belle
Rustling Silk
Early Meet At Columbia Horse Races Listed
The program shows six races for three year olds and up on the Columbia course with weights and entries including Comedienne Helen P Goes Fast Queen Lead in race one and Dan Laer Tony Balbee Great Jubilee among two year olds in race two. Firebrand Poquessing Listless Glaucus appear in the third race while fourth lists Coppers Strong Heart Billy B Van Whirl Tennis Azure Maid. Fifth features Battle Axe Workman Right and True Higginbotham and others in the selling mile. Sixth races Hoelscher Killiec Peter Knight Water Dog Campaigner Littleton Maid appear in a one mile and 40 yard handicap with apprentice allowance.
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Columbia
Comedienne
Helen P
Queen Lead
Old
Dan Laer
Tony 5
Balbee
Great Jubilee
Gerald Dpd
Sir Cannon
Sig
Markham
Hardy
Jack Glenn
Trapple
Helena Hills
Takahtra
Chaperone
Tiana
Personal
Cheek
Firebrand
Shackle
Poquessing
Listless
Glaucus
Jal
Coppers
Strong Heart
Billy B. van
Whirl
Tennis
Azure Maid
Battle Axe
Workman
Right and True
Higginbotham
Kempton
Little Woods
Fiat
Neoskaletta
Jennie Wells
Beggarmah
Bobbin
Paul
Zig
Hoelscher
Killiec
Peter Knight
Water Dog
Campaigner
Littleton Maid
Cardinals In Bad. Robison May Be Called Before National Commission
James J. Callahan of Chicago may put the St Louis Nationals in trouble by playing in Galveston. The National Baseball Commission plans to ask President Robison and Manager McCloskey to explain why they defied last fall's rules barring National agreement clubs or players from contesting with those on the unfair list. Callahan leads the charge.
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Commercial Tribune
ST. Louis
James J. Callahan
Chicago
St. Louis Nationals
Galveston
National Baseball Commission
Robison
McCloskey
Bdy
Callahan
City bonds funded by assessments for street improvements
The article states assessments and all portions shall be paid into the Sinking Fund to redeem bonds and interest. Total improvement cost is $17,217.26 with intersections at $951.60 and right of way at $7,663.20. The amount assessed is 56 percent of total cost minus these items, totaling $4,817.37, as declared by E. O. Bathgate, President Pro Tem. of Council.
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Glenway Avenue
First Avenue
Fourth Avenue
Second Avenue
Third Avenue
Regina Avenue
Vincent Avenue
St. Lawrence Avenue
Beech Avenue
Board of Public Service
City of
Cincinnati
John B. Washburn
Reina Avenue
St. Lawrence
Robert Laidlaw
Sree Ae Sane
E. O. Bathgate
Council
Edwin Henderson
Ordinance Vacates Armstrong Avenue Cincinnati Ohio
Ordinance No 463 to vacate Armstrong avenue from Montana avenue to its northern end based on a petition by abutting lot owners and six weeks notice published ending March 6 1908 the council finds no general detriment and approves the vacation RE O Bathgate.
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Armstrong Avenue
City of
Cincinnati
State of
Ohio
Montana Avenue
RE. O. Bathgate
Edwin Henderson
A. Longshore
State of Ohio
A.D
E. O. Bathgate
Council
Ordinance Vacates Unnamed Alley In A Longshore Subdivision
An ordinance vacates an unnamed alley in A Longshore's subdivision from Montana avenue to its northern end. The petition was published in a general circulation newspaper on March 6 198. The council declares good cause for vacation and approves the action.
Ordinance establishes Weatherhead Place grade from Blair to East Ridgeway
City ordinance No. 458 sets Weatherhead Place curb grades from Blair avenue to East Ridgeway avenue. It details elevations at street intersections, percent grades for segments, and concludes with dates and official attestations by Bathgate and Clerk Henderson in 1908.
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Weatherhead Place
Blair Avenue
East Ridgeway Avenue
City of
Cincinnati
State of Ohio
East Ridgeway
A.D
Bathgate
Council
Edwin Henderson
Ordinance Establishing Gates Alley Grade 1908
An ordinance sets the grade for Gates alley from Linn street to its eastern end. It details curb elevations at Gates alley north and south, with specified start points, ascent rates, and end elevations. The ordinance was passed March 16, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates Alley
Linn Street
City of
Cincinnati
State of Ohio
Gates
E. O. Bathgate
Council
Edwin Henderson
Ordinance to repeal section of Cincinnati street protection law
An ordinance repeals Section 13 of the November 14 1856 street protection ordinance in Cincinnati. The measure permits removal of provisions for movable posts and awning supports on curbside sidewalks. It declares the repeal effective upon lawful posting and is signed by Pro Tem. Bathgate of Council.
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City of
Cincinnati
State of
Ohio
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