Federal League Here to Stay and Room for a Third Major League
Prank G. Menke argues the Federal League has room to grow, citing population trends from New York to Milwaukee. He notes Baltimore Buffalo Newark Detroit Cleveland Cincinnati and Milwaukee as viable sites and predicts possible franchise transfers to keep three major leagues viable.
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Boxing Stars and Plans Move Toward March Bout
Frankie McGill fights smallpox at Ra cine isolation hospital. Al Norton prepares for a trip to Austra lia after loss to Carl Morris. Jean Dubuc shines as manager for Frank Fleming Canadian featherweight champ. Hudson arena to host record crowd for Mike Gibbons Eddie McGoorty on March 2. Willie Ritchie pledges title bout readiness for March 11 rematch with Freddie Welsh in New York.
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McGraw to Lead Cubs Recruit Camp at Marlin Springs
Muggsy McGraw plans a spring camp as he assembles a rookie group for the Cubs. Training begins March 1 with a southward trip starting February 25 to Marlin Springs, where veterans already ahead will mentor newcomers led by Dick Kinsella. Reulbach’s pitching record is noted, highlighting his 84 games in 1906 with 19 wins and 4 losses.
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British Seize Onoka Bound for Grecian Ports
The British seized the steamship Onoka at Malta while it carried Standard Oil cargo. The vessel was chartered by Standard Oil Company and was en route to Grecian and Bulgarian ports.
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Malta
Baseball Gossip Sparks Major League Trade Talks
Manager Connie Mack aims for the smallest Athletics squad in years. Jimmy Black, veteran backstop, was released by the Chicago Federal club. Whitehouse and Strands, 1914 New England stars, signed with Indianapolis. Ty Cobb predicts Detroit improvement but backs the Red Sox for the pennant. Cincinnati fans plan Dooin welcome on April 14. Clarence Rowland notes Al Bromwich vs Harry Lord for Sox third base. Dreyfuss expects Hinchman to rebound with the Pirates. New York lacks a league batting leader in 24 years since Glasscock. Dick Rudolph moves to vaudeville after Braves stint. Angel Arragon led the Atlantic league with .443 for Long Branch last season.
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Cleveland
Cincinnati
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Washington
Long Branch
Angel Arragon
Yankees
Churches Call to Prayer and Praise on Busy Sunday Schedule
A long list of area churches outlines Sunday church services Sunday School times and sermons. Churches named include Centre Street M E B and Central M E B South George Street Emmanuel Episcopal St Stephens English Lutheran St Patrick Catholic and many more with times for Sunday School morning and evening services, Epworth League, prayer meetings, and midweek events.
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Wm. Cleveland Hicks
Junior Church Club
Evangelical Churches
J. Edgar Walter
Bethel Church
Calvary Church
First Church Christian Sientist
Cumberland
South Centre Street
McKendree M. EB
N. Centre Street
Briggs
B. D
St. Stephens English
Lutheran Church
Col. South Centre
Union Streets
Curtis Edgar Kuhnert
John W. Young
Goethe &J
C. BE
St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Beford Street
C. F. Bergner
Foreign Mission Service
St. Paul's English Lutheran Church
Baltimore
Centre Streets
M. la Enders
St. Mark's Reformed Church
Park and Harrison Street
E. P. Skyles
Trinity Lutheran Church
M. WA
United Brethren Church
Racet
4Th Streets
H. Eugene Richardson
Ridgeley
Lasa Social
Oak Street
Offutt Street
Y. PO
Penn Avenue
Cumberland Press Subscriber Notice
Subscribers who miss an issue should contact the office promptly by telephone. City carriers who fail to deliver daily should notify the office so the paper can be provided promptly without interruption. If the miss is due to carrier service, report it to us.
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Cumberland Press
Dr. Lee McComas Nears 80th Birthday in Oakland
The Oakland Republican notes Dr. Lee McComas, nearing his 80th birthday, arrived in Oakland in April 1858. His physician says he may live six to eight weeks. He has led a long, useful life with many friends countywide, with Thomas Martin and Herman W. Hessen the only two Oakland residents living here since his arrival.
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Thomas Martin
Herman W. Hessen
McComas
J. M. Davis
Oakland
Martin
Mr. Hessen
Republican
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