Sporting News Promises Top Western Coverage and Fights
The Daily News sports page pledges strong coverage from Jeffry and Gill, aiming for high class boxing and other sports. Plans include afternoon fights, championship material bouts, and a crackdown on fakes with money returned. Looming is a Jos vins versus Packy Slerarkind bet, still pending.
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Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Man Becomes Jeffs Backer In Boxing Club
Baron Long, a Fort Wayne man, backs Jim Jeffries in a Los Angeles boxing club setup. The former local youngster links with Jeffries, aiming to turn the venture into a big money-maker for both.
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Fort Wayne
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Jim Jeffries
Los Angeles
accord
Gans Ranks Adam Ryan Top Lightweight Contender
New York reporter notes champion Joe Gans challenges Adam Ryan as best lightweight, praising Ryan’s cleverness, ring generalship, and sparring pedigree. Gans says he would spar with Packs McParland or Battling Nelson if matched, and recalls his first meeting with Ryan years ago in Tonopah.
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Adam Ryan
Philadelphia
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Long finances key to Jeffries club and Ryan bid
The Fort Wayne context shows Long as financial backer and real owner of Jeffries’s club with shared duties for Jeffries. Long, a former New York music publisher, aims to back a West showdown by backing Ryan with up to 1000 dollars while seeking a match with lightweights McFarland or Ryan, and eyeing a westward bout schedule.
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Jeff
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Tony
Shamrocks Tomorrow Play Warmups in Fort Wayne
The Shamrocks head to Fort Wayne for a 1 pm indoor workout at Handlea hall weather permitting, with Meedmiller’s Hill likely used as a dry spot. Meantime a week from Sunday the semi pros Wil play a debut game in Chicago against the Goutiers as the squad trains since February in strong condition.
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Handlea hall
Meedmiller
Sue
Chicago
Goutiers
Shimcocks
McCarthy Rumors Circulate As Reds Weigh Return to Newark
Newark hears reports that Tommy McCarthy may be sent back, with signs of welcome easing as strong local critics weigh his arm after a slow start. Cincinnati Times-Star notes his potential return hinges on manager Ganzel’s assessment.
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Newark
Cincy
Fort Wayne
McCarthy Hke Tozer
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Tommy
Herrmann
Ganzel
Reds
Cincinnaati Times-Star
Chicago Players Set for Arrival at Rich Hotel Practice
By tomorrow noon most candidates for positions will report to Fort Wayne. Pitcher Dickey and infielders are on deck while Otto Kempf Tommy Mee and BI Reffly join later today. Groundkeeper Donovan and Jack Baldy restored the grounds in fine shape. Donovan planned to replace infield sod but delays push that work to a later date. Fans may watch practice tomorrow afternoon at the ball park.
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Otto Kempf
Tommy Mee
BI Reffly
Tack Hendricks
Rich hotel
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ternoon
Hendricks
Donovan
Jack Baldy
Fort Wayne
Raldy
Tim Murnane Tells About Baseball Writer
George Pulford reports from Matt en Texas on a meeting in Little Rock with veteran baseball scout Tim Murnane. The piece notes his long career, sharp wit, and enduring vitality as a prominent editor and chronicler of the game, including a photograph by Van Oeyen.
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Geo. Pulford
MATTEN, Tex
Little Rock
Boston “Red Stockings
Tim Murnans
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jaberwak
honorable clan
baseball editors
Tim
Van Oeyen
Cincinnati Owner Sends Telegram and Heads for Depot
Claude Varnell of Cincinnati received a telegram last evening but kept it secret. He packed his grip and rushed to the depot to catch a train amid rumors he is involved in a chest find awaiting in Cincinnati that could be a major discovery in Central league circles this season. Warner will then proceed to Wheeling for a brief family visit after completing business in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Queen City
Warner
Wheeling
fami
Clubhouse Upgrade Improves Rockageball Grounds
Owner Claude Warnel and Manager Jack Hendricks showcase a northwest corner clubhouse enhancement at the rockageball grounds. Carpenters finish the structure while shower baths lockers and warm-water facilities are installed, promising up-to-date amenities and ample team changing space.
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Claude Warnel
Jack Hendricks
Local baseball nets shakeup hints at new lineups
Grand Rapids notes say only five of last year’s roster remain for opening season while Bobby Lowe arrives from Hot Springs. Doty loses signing rights to Tecumseh but may play for Grand Rapids. Dickson signs to bolster pitching. Huntington signs Carl McIntosh. Evansville readies for Sox. Portland seeks away games. Cincinnati’s Tozer and Wagshy duel for spots.
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Bobby Lowe
Hot Springs
Lowe Interla o
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Farrell
National Association of Minor leagues
Doty
boagoh
lecunigeh
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Grand Repids
Tecumseh
Ines
Dickson
Lowe
Elmar Bliss
m chanes
Central League signs 240 players for season
Transportation sent to over 240 men by Central League club management aims to have at least 200 in training by Monday. Wheeling leads with 39 signed, South Bend 25, Dayton around 35, Zanesville 21. Drafts from Southern Michigan and Copper leagues filled holes. managers expect fast play in 1908. Fort Wayne pitcher Will Casey signs with Tecumseh in Southern Michigan. Slick Sites to travel with Jackson. Krell-French team in New Castle prep talks for April games against Indianapolis. Craven signs with South Bend after salary demands. others pending contracts as Wheeling and teams negotiate terms.
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South Bend
Dayton
Zanesville
Marty Hogan bens
Southern Michigan
Copper
Will Casey
Fort Wayne
Tecumseh
King Casey
Huntington
Pennsylvania
Jacksbn teaim
Casey
the
Eagles
Indiana
Ind
Krell
Indianapolis
Murrell
Craven
Midge Craven
Coffey
Ives
Keener
Newcomby
Grant
Salm
Huston
Hughes
stowled
Practics game features Terre Haute clubs and player moves
A practice season opener in Terre Haute pitted the Tets against the Champagne Velvets with a 41 to 3 victory for the former. Several more practice games are planned with local amateur teams. Loule Smith signs for In-Shouds, a top In Illinois player, while Shields shows strong pitching. Harry Hay, formerly of Dartford City, is released by Indianapolis Americans manager Carr. Agar, Latt and Erickson also released in rain. Richard Baird wins Indiana-Ohio league franchise at Logansport with Wabash Valley backers preparing to sign players for the season.
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Purdue
Jeff
Lafayette
Forsythe
Washington, Pa
Charles Pack
Fort Wayne
Terre Haute
Champagne Velvets
Velvets
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Terre Hante
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Harry Hay
Dartford City
Carr
Indianapolis Americans
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Agar
Latt
Erickson
Hay
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Fort Wayne Shamrocks
Richard Baird
Logansport
Wabash Val- Joy Traction Co
Iam
Baird
Van Wert
eveien
Loganspor
Bowling Comer's Indians Fall Short At Brunswick Tilt
Comers Indians of Van Wert arrived in Fort Wayne to challenge Centlivre All-Stars, but fell just short as the All-Stars built a fast pace on the Brunswick lanes. Rotacker and Hughie Johnson led the visitors, while Centlivre posted a high team score of 1007. The series outcome showed All-Stars with a 3 0 start over Van Wert, and further matches were planned. Separately Traction Company routed Centlivre Specials on forfeit with high scores by To rail and Seivert.
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Rotacker
Hughie Johnson
Brunswick
Van Wert
Fort Wayne
Buckeyes
Ayr
John Klett
Reynolds o
Torkel si
B. Ungemach
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J. Fastnight
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Yotala
No Use to Die With Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pa says there is no use to die of lung trouble as long as Dr King’s New Discovery can be obtained It loosens coughs and coughs quickly and cures lung disease even after being deemed hopeless The remedy for coughs colds lagrippe asthma bronchitis and hoarseness is sold at Dreier Bros with a guarantee Trial bottle free Chateaubriand’s literary earnings were $110 000.
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