Reds Start On Turn Journey To Spring Training
The Cincinnati Reds depart St. Augustine at 8 20 this morning joining Business Manager Bancroft and Captain Ganzel. They will train in Florida and at Atlanta play the Braves before returning to Cincinnati for their home opener. Ganzel plans to bring a squad to St Augustine in January to compete in the Florida East Coast League with winter training benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
ST. Augustine
Fla
Cincinnati Reds
Bancroft
Ganzel
Jacksonville
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Cincinnati
Reds
Florida East Coast
Reds Rain Out Brooklyn Game in Jacksonville
The Cincinnati Reds arrived in Jacksonville but could not play the Brooklyn team due to rain. The Reds departed later tonight for Plant City, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Jacksonville
Fla
Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn
Planta
Georgia
Cubs Practice in Street During Vicksburg Stop
The Chicago Nationals spent their last day in Vicksburg practicing in the street as police granted permission. Tinker’s hand improves and should be ready soon. Oward works on a broken finger and Evens continues despite a split nail. The team plans a Meridian game en route to Birmingham.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Chicago Nationals
Cubs
Meridian
Birmingham
Tinker
Oward
Evens
Ohio Independent Baseball League Organized at Tiffin
The Ohio Independent Baseball League organized with Nate Cook as president and Charles Devarx as vice president. Jack Hagerty is secretary, William Otter treasurer. Teams include Cleveland Toledo and Ashland with Fremont and Lorain probable members. Six teams, twenty games per club, opening May 2 with weekend games.
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Tiffin
Ohio Independent Baseball League
Nate Cook
Cleveland
Charles Devarx
Toledo
Jack Hagerty
William Otter
Ashland
Fremont
Lorain
Giants Shut Out Austin College in Dallas Exhibition
In Dallas on March 24 the New York National Leaguers defeated Austin College of Sherman 9 to 4. Attendance was about 1,000 as Bresnahan and McGinnity pitched for New York while Sherman, Malloy, and Perry threw for Austin College. Umpires were Laird and McGraw.
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Texas
McGraw
Dallas
Tex
Austin College
Sherman
R. H. E. Austin
New York
Sherman, Malloy and Perry
Bresnahan and McGinnity
Laird and McGraw
Kaffir Chief Wins Lincolnshire Handicap at Lincoln
American jockey J. H. Martin rode Kaffir Chief to victory in the Lincolnshire Handicap over 1500 sovereigns for three-year-olds and up at Lincoln. Longcroft finished second and Swaten third from a field of twenty starters. Kaffir Chief began at 100 to 7.
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Lincoln
England
J. H. Martin
F. S. Barnard
Longcroft
Swaten
May Defeat Bills In Albany Race Track Gambling Fight
In Albany on March 24 a Senate battle over bills to ban gambling at race tracks appears precarious. Opponents claim near thirty votes against the measures, while polls suggest little support. Senator Agnew sought to advance the bills from burial in the general orders calendar but was blocked by Senator Grady, who may allow a motion tomorrow if conditions permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
New York City
Senate
Lst
Agnew
Grady
Car standed to greet Oakland ferry crowd in San Francisco
In San Francisco on March 24 a car arrived from the Oakland ferry at 4 40 in the afternoon. It was met by a large delegation of automobile enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Oakland
Italian race car sidelined as repairs planned in Ogden
Ogden Utah March 24. The Italian car is out of the race with heavy damage. It will be brought from ninety miles west on the old Central Pacific Road to a local machine shop for repairs. The French and German cars may gain the lead, with the French car and its German follower due in Ogden by Wednesday evening.
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Ogden
Utah
Central Pacific Road
Hans Wagner a Carnegie Institute baseball coach
In 1908 Hans Wagner known for his pitching prowess is named coach for Carnegie Institute baseball candidates. The Carnegie Union announces Wagner will lead pre season talks rather than play, with duties assigned by Hamerschlag and Field of the Tech Athletic Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honus
D. M
Carnegie Institute
Wagner
Hamerschlag
Mr. Carnegie
Hans
Carnegie Union
Gus A. Beard
Tech
Field
Tech Athletic Committee
Loftus Elected President After Stormy Three I Meeting
Thomas Loftus of Dubuque won the Three I Baseball League presidency after an eight hour, stormy session called by Ed Holland of Bloomington who resigned. Ballots swung between Sexton Fox and Loftus amid charges of unprofessional conduct before Loftus finally secured the post and the league adopted a schedule. Northern clubs threatened to withdraw as Holland adjourned and declared the meeting out of order.
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Chicago
Thomas Loftus
Dubuque
I Baseball League
Ed Holland
Bloomington
M. H. Sexton
Rock Island
Frank Fox
Peoria
Holland
Sexton
Fox
McGurin
O'Neil
Loftus
Bartsell
Bering
SNL
Local baseball notes and player moves in Virginia League
Arthur Brooksbank to join Danville in the Virginia League after a season with Johnny Ray Company. Accompanied by Reggy and Henn, he will leave for Danville on Saturday night. The Hunt Streeters aim to be a summer standout, with four to five diamonds planned after grading. Andy Schrimper gets a new manager. George Seibert to lead Linwood, aided by Hyde Park veterans. Sid Clausen and Dugan are listed in the Hydies in doubt, while Clarence Munson may join Wiedemanns in the K I Q League if terms aren’t met. Spalding Guide photos of local teams arrive. manager Nieman seeks Munson. Christ Church seeks 18-year-old teams for April 5 and 12 games. J Murray invites pitchers and infielders 18–22 to join a fast Spalding League team. Carl Jacobs may succeed Bouscaren at University. Season election imminent. Contact details given for pitchers, catchers, and local teams.
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Arthur Brooksbank
Johnny Ray Company
Brooksbank
Danville
Reggy
Henn
Hunt
Andy Schrimper
George Seibert
Linwood
Hyde Park
Sid Clausen
Dugan
Nieman
Spalding Guide
Cincinnati
Bouscaren
Carl Jacobs
Christ Church
J. Murray
Sycamore Street
Co. D
W. H. Gowguill
Main Street
City
William F. Saal
Plum_street
The
Royals
Horse Races Listed Entries for Nine Events
A historic listing details entrants and weights for nine races including selling and handicap events. Notable entries include Fare and Bounding Elk in race one, Sandcatcher and Mixup in the steeplechase, Ida May and Nancy in the selling six furlongs, Nigger Baby and Yankee Daughter in the Juvenile Stakes, and Our Boy and Miss Maroni in the seven furlongs Handicap.
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Fare
Poki
Bewitched
Frescati
Orlandot
Gratiot
Bounding Elk
Ansonia
Gibson
Grace Larson
Harold D
Pfiester Seeks Higher Pay With Cubs
Cincinnati star Jack Pfiester, a Cubs pitcher and multiple champion, seeks a raise after two NL pennants and a world title. He missed Chicago contract talks due to his wife’s illness but says he is in training and expects an agreement with Manager Chance. he remains ready for the season opener on April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Pfiester
Cincinnati
Charlie Murphy
Pfiester
Chicago
Chance
South
Cubs
Sox Hit Wet Weather Delays Weigh Down White Sox
Special Dispatch from Montgomery reports the White Sox regulars resumed travel after a 24 hour Bay Minette delay and heavy rain left players gaining weight. Jones vows extra work when sun returns, with uncertain Birmingham game prospects as South floods and mud persist.
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Commercial Tribune
Montgomery
Ala
Bay Minette
White Sox
Sox
South
Jones
Birmingham
Chicago
Wanderers' Club Runner Heads Toward San Francisco
Frank McAllister aged 20 of the Wanderers Athletic Club New York is walking to San Francisco. He traveled through Cincinnati briefly yesterday and must cover fifty miles daily to reach Golden Gate City by May 5 after leaving New York on March 5.
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Frank McAllister
Wanderers’ Athletic Club
New York
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Golden Gate City
Azure Maid Drives Clear in Fourth Race at Benning
At Washington Jockey Club Benning track the day’s racing offered stronger attendance as Azure Maid led in the fourth race after jockey McDaniel struggled to bar the mare. Progressing was the only favorite winner, with six other races producing varying outcomes and times. The card featured three-year-olds and up racing on the Columbia course with distances from four to seven furlongs and a 1 mile 40 yard handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Jockey Club
Benning
Azure Maid
Billy B. Vane
McDaniel
Columbia Course
McCarthy
Comedienne
Helen B
McCahey
Brussel
Balbeck
Hardy
Walsh
Don Lear
Great Jubilee
Gerald
Signor
Sir Cannon
Markham
Jack Glenn
Trappe
Helen Mills
Takahira
Tiana
Cheek
Columbia
Poquessing
Firebrand
Glaucus
Beggerman
Kempton
J. Walsh
Workman
Shaw
Battle Axe
Right
True
Higginbotham
Fiat
Little Woods
Neoskalota
White Sox Arrive in Birmingham Expecting Game Tomorrow
Chicago White Sox arrive in Birmingham at 4 p.m. after clearing weather and drying grounds, with strong prospects for a game the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Birmingham
Ala
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati National League Club Schedule Preview
The Commercial Tribune announces publication of pictures of Cincinnati National League Baseball Club members and their complete home and abroad schedule. Next Sunday, March 29, will feature the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati National League Baseball Club
Horse Race Card From Columbia Course
Bets list five races with weights and entrants across maidens selling and steeplechase. Notable runners include L Amour Wil liam R Lyon N Import e Prowler Tea Leaf Nano in Race One and Flying Machine in the steeplechase with about two miles.
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Columbia Course
L'Amour
William R. Lyon
N'Importe
Prowler
Tea Leaf
Nano
Albusch
Brown Tony
Footloose
Taboo
Bottle Kelso
Arrow Shaft
Ragman
Columbia Ee Ee
Asienes
Workmatch
Poquessing
Columbia
Jim Nutwood
Arlington
Or Lee
Callboy
Hartford Boy
Sherring
Profusion
Ferry Landing
Putnam
Cartwheel
Alley
Finn McCool
Aiken
Erie
Percentage
Penaris
Wayside
Bessie Kiser
Reice
Animus
Botanist Wins La Zenda Handicap at Santa Anita
In Santa Anita Park's La Zenda Handicap Botanist ridden by Schilling won as the 16 to 5 favorite. Mary F. finished second by a head over Lisaro while Blue Bottle captured the opening race by a head at 15 to 1. Three favorites won on the card with six races completed including five furlongs and six furlongs events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Santa Anita Park
Botanist
Mary E
Lizaro
Blue Bottle
Nettie Hicks
Callahan
Goldstein
Kred Thistle
Musgrave
Marpessa
Charles Green
Rosemary
Hazelthorpe
Rey del Mundo
Royal Ascot
Europatkin
Burnelette
Paul FE
Antigo
Fred Maier
Archibald
Coriel
Boland
Ace of Diamonds
Schilling
Judge Denton
Aks Ar Ben
Furnace
Edith
Cue
Little Flush
Knight of East
Calera
Rare China
Divorce
Harry Stanhope
Louise Reggel
Bertha
Hickey Dailey
Macias
Tbs
Montclair
Tarabah
Shriner
John C. Rice
Martin
Lisaro
Burns
Ampedo
Merlingo
Avontellus
County Clerk
Pyrrho
Summer Cloud
Rubinon
Liberto
Mife
Henry of
Nebraska Lass Wins Muddy New Orleans Race at City Park
Deep mud at City Park slows seven events in New Orleans March 24. Nebraska Lass 2 to 1 wins the first race amid longshot betting. May Hamilton struggles to finish in the third. Track remains muddy with clear weather.
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Nebraska Lass
New Orleans
City Park
May Hamilton
G. Swain
Lena Lech
L. Smith
May Lee
Lady Chilton
Ollie
Maid of Gotham
Autumn Maid
Miss Snack
Bessie Trent
Tencrett
Inweave
Kitty Fisher
Freda W
Gold Circle
Archibald
Dario
S. Hughes
Dr. Heard
Kelly
Bank Holiday
Bell the Cat
Little Wally
Mae Hamilton
A. Martin
Thomas Calhoun
Nicol
Bamnda
J. Sumter
Harold D
Plantland
Batsman
Chancellor
Sam Rice
A. Minder
Mazonia
C. Booker
Etta M
Glasner
Wise Hand
Daring
Polly
Fonsaluca
Anna Scott
Edith M
Betsy Binford
Sylvan Belle
Dapple Gold
George Bailey
Tern
Rod
C. Henry
Lafayette
V. Powers
Suffice
Rappahannock
Cursus
King Cole
Jack Bratton
Rimont
High Bear
Prytania
Hooray
Flynn
Punky
Seibert
Adesso
Anna Day
Bright Boy
Import wins at Oakland in fast track record race
In the Oakland meet, Import clipped a Pacific coast record by four-fifths of a second in the mile and seventy yards fourth race, winning easily from a strong field after a slow start. The day featured wins by I Told You and Peligroso in the fifth and sixth races, with excellent weather and a fast track.
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Oakland
Pacific Coast
Jet Out
Peligroeo
Tawasentha
Hayes
Adena
W. Kelly
Kirschbaum
Rose Cherry
Notting Abbey
Emma G
Keene W
Meada
Baheed
Saint Agnes
Mrs. Matthews
A. Maskoday
Dearborn
Cabin
J. C. Clem
Brooklead
Sidney F
Logistilla
Spring Ban
H Ff Hing
Ibs
Carthagenian
Mentry
Tbs
Huerfano
Walsh
Cincinnati Council Approves Josephine Street Improvement Plan
A Cincinnati city resolution authorizes grading, granite curbs, wood block paving, and drainage along Josephine Street from Dorchester to Ringgold. The grade remains unchanged and 60 percent of costs, minus frontage, are specially assessed. Assessments may be paid in 10 annual installments with cash option. BR. O. Bathgate.
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Josephine Street
Dorchester Street
Ringgold Street
City of
Cincinnati
State of Ohio
Board of Public Service
Phine Street
Borchester Street
BR. O. Bathgate
Council
Edwin Henderson
Post Office Department Seeks Broad Supply Bids
Sealed proposals due by 2 p.m. April 16 1908 to the Purchasing Agent for furnishing stationery and a wide array of office and sundry supplies for the Post Office Department and its branches for the fiscal year starting July 1 1908. Blank proposal forms with specs available on request in Washington D C. FE Grandfield Acting Postmaster General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
Postal Service
Postoffice Department
Grandfield
Coal Sealed Bids Sought for Cincinnati Schools Coal Supply
The Cincinnati Board of Education calls for sealed proposals to furnish seven thousand tons of coal to city schools. Bids due March 20 1908 at noon. Each bid requires list of all interested parties and a 30 percent guaranty from a disinterested person.
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Clerk Board of Education
City
Cincinnati
Ohio
Geo. Friedlein
Proposals for Forage Chief Quartermaster Office Chicago
Sealed proposals will be received for furnishing oats hay and delivery to New News Virginia or on deck Havana. Bids due April 1 1908 at 10 am Central Time. Envelopes endorsed Forage to be opened April 1 1908. W W Robinson Jr Chief Quartermaster.
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Federal Building
Chicago
New News
Havana
W. W. Robinson, JR
City approves Ninth Street improvements and assessments
The Cincinnati Council approves roadway improvements on Ninth Street from Main to Sycamore, with basins and drains, aligned to plans and estimates on file. It sets curb grade, and imposes fifty percent of frontage assessments plus interest on bonds, with details on installment collection and special benefited properties.
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South Court Street
Main Street
Sycamore Avenue
City of
Cincinnati
State of Ohio
Office
the Board of Public Service
Reg Dreretner
Bank Street Improvement Resolution Passed in 1908
City council approves a plan to grade Bank Street from Central to Freeman, set granite curbs, pave with wood blocks, and install inlets and drains. Assessments will be levied by foot frontage with ten annual installments, bonds issued in anticipation of deferred payments, and costs covered by city funds. Passed March 9, 1908.
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Cincinnati
State of Ohio
Locust Street
Ashland Avenue
Alms Place
Board of Public Service
Port of Sale
City of
E. O. Bathgate
Council
Edwin Henderson
Bankstreet
Central Avenue
Freeman Avenue
Bank Street
Frman Avenue
Office
The
Coc
Counciil
South Court Street Improvement Plan and Financing
The city proposes resurfacing South Court street from Main to Sycamore avenues with asphalt and drainage work. It sets curb grade to current levels, outlines assessments paid over ten years, and authorizes plans specifications and profiles on file with the Board of Public Works.
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