Dayton Signs Myers To Lead New Minor League Team
Dayton gains new manager Jai Myers purchased from Canton to spearhead a strong minor league outfit. Myers plans three-year tenure if successful, drawing support from veterans eager to see him stay. Also noted, pitcher Chesty Van Anda requests a Ted Pitcher role but will not join the Red roster and is training in Springfield this winter.
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Dayton
Jai
Bade Myers
Canton
Myers
Cincinnati
Chesty van Anda
Ganzel
Ted
John
Grand Rapids
Van
Springfield
Canton and Zanesville in Central League bid sparks city prestige
The Witnes Recorder asserts Canton’s bid for Central League play proves wise for the city’s business and prestige. It lauds Canton officials for skilled management of the baseball venture, while praising Zanesville’s prompt promotion and the Fort Wayne proceedings that show club leaders keeping their word.
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Aiditoriaily
Grand Rapids
Zanesville
Fort Wayne
Carson
Irwin
Central
Zanesvilla
Owens An American League Umpire
President O'Brien of the American Association announced Owens of Chicago will umpire in the American League for 1908. He worked in the association in 1905 and 1906 and was in the Eastern League in 1907.
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Milwaukee
Wis
O'Brien
American Assnciation
Clarence Ti. Owens
Chicago
Edward Murphy Offered Canton Pro Football Manager
South Bend report states Edward Murphy a prominent Eastern league figure who led Buffalo last year has been offered the manager job of the Canton pro team. Murphy was a member of the Innious Canton professional football squad and is expected to decide soon.
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South Bend
Ind
Murphy
Buffalo
Canton
Innious
Nebraska Legislature Passes Police Bill
Neb legislature clears a police bill amid claims of advantageous deals. Canton residents doubt the deal to swap Bailey Mungon and an outfielder for Myers. Nevada Senate passes the bill to Assembly and a Goldfield union test vote fails 31 to 7. Laxative Brom Quinine advertises faster cold relief.
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Myers
Canton
Bailey, Mungon
Walker
Grogan
Carson
Nev
Nevada
Senate
Assembly
Tr. Vaughan
Goldfield
Miami and Wabash Teams Clash At Fort Wayne Hall
Local Miami Athletic Association faces Wabash Athletics of Indiana in a clean sports event at Saengerbund hall. Prof Harper expects 1500 seats with tickets at Woodworth's drug store and Miami Athletic association. Doors open 7 p.m. with game at 8. Admission 25 cents.
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Princes ‘Rink
Miami Athletic, Association
Wabash Athletic Team
Wabash, Ind
Notre Dame
Mtamis
Ahd
South Bend
Culver
Indianapolis
Hartford City
Harper
Fort Wayne
Iie
Anced
Wabash Athletic Association
Tow Gyisat
Harner
Saenserbund
Ipstead
S. P.m
Miamis
Wabash Athletics
Saengerbund Hall
Woodworth’s Drug Store
Miami Athletic Association
Gotch Defeats Solomon In Straight Falls
Utica headline reports Frank Gotch the American wrestling champion defeated Albert Solomon of Buffalo in a fast match scoring straight falls in the event tonight.
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Utica
Frank Goteh
Albert Solomon
Buffate
Gotch
Atraight Falls
School funds now in bank under new deposit guarantees
City school board treasurer James H. Fox distributed the school funds among local banks and trust companies. Deposits are apportioned by each institution’s paid up capital stock and secured by guaranty bonds. The bond requirement shifts risk from the treasurer, with interest accruing on daily balances and about $16,000 monthly withdrawal planned.
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James H. Fox
City School Board
Yesterdy
Schowl Board
Wable
Shell
Almost Wiped Out A Town In Maryland Fire
Fire at King's Station near Princeton Maryland destroyed multiple buildings and a mill overnight. Losses total about 58000 with insurance covering part, including Moore Milling Company mill, Reynolds residence, a store and new owner India Yeehum, Bates shop, and several small structures plus railroad box cars.
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Princeton
King's Station
Here
Moore Milling Company
Richard Reynolds
India Yeehum
Pioneers Rally To Three straight In Postponed Bowling
In a postponed No 1 league match the Pioneers defeated the Berg nats in a hard fought bowing battle. Sanders of the Berg harfs took individual honors with 26 followed by W Brunner with 209 as the Pioneers won three straight.
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Bergnats
Pioneers
A Sanders
Bergharfs
W. Brunner
Football Rules Committee Considers Forward Pass Changes
New York January 21 The football rules committee met in annual session without deciding on major rule changes new forward pass provisions were studied for potential modification Asst Secretary Hall proposed a compromise returning to last year’s rule with a distance penalty for failed passes on first down only Officers re elected include Dennis Wall Camp and others.
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New York
Football Rules Committee
L. AM. Dennis
Cornell
K. Wall
Dartmouth
Walter Camp
Yale
Hall
South Side Mission Entertainment Draws Crowded Night
Miss Philley organized a program at the South Side Mission featuring readings by Miss Calvin Hess and Miss Maxwell, a New Year’s song by Williards, and a pantomime by Miss Hazel Cherry. The event sold out, raising funds for the mission’s building and relief efforts.
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Philley
South Side Mission
Bulding
Mission
Calvin Minuet
Borouske
Maxwell
Williards
Regitation Ec
Calvin Hess
Misa
Dick's
Barr Street
Reading
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