Danville Club Leads Pace with 20 Signed for Tryouts
The Piedmont league reports Danville has signed 20 players for spring tryouts, with Pat Moran from Muskegon among the names. Durham manager Frank Manush confirms a few signees including catcher J. Austin Smith of Dillon and shortstop Thomas Megrann of Philadelphia, amid hints Megrann was urged by Warren Butts. Other signings include southpaw Carl Ray for Greensboro and pitchers Jim Henry and BE G Braxton, with additional players L. Smith C L. Gibson R W Gentry Jimmy Teague Doc Smith C D Smith and H Ca Moore announced by manager Charley Carrell.
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W. G. Bramham
Frank Manush
Durham
Crary
J. Austin Smith
Thomas Megrann
Smith
Dillon
S. C
Megrann
Philadelphia
Warren Butts
Charlotte
Butts
Quaker City
Stetson “Hattert's
Roy Thomas
Philly
Charley Carrell
Patriots
Ray
Jim Henry
BE. G. Braxton
Gibsonville
N. C
Carroll
L. Smith
C. L. Gibson
R. W. Gentry
Two Kinds of Night cap at Biltmore Hotels
In New York on February 11 Eugene D. Miller of the Pershing Square hotels explains the nightcap misunderstanding at the Biltmore. A guest asked for a head covering as a precaution against flu while Miller says the hotel has no stock left.
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Eugene D. Miller
Pershing Square Group of Hotels
the Biltmore
Diamond Dust on Player Salaries and Managerial Paths
Gonnie Mack advocates salary raises for players but warns against unsustainable sums. He notes Giants and Yankees publicity hurts the game and says he has signed several players without naming them yet. Ray Schalk links catchers' view of the game to potential managerial insight but has no desire to manage. A scout recalls overhyped Texas league prospects and a Charlotte phenom whose immense talents raised fan chatter.
Ice marooned boys charm Quebec winter sports scene
About 300 American sailors and 30 officers entertain in Quebec as they ski snowshoe and sled. A bootblack explains the young phenom who shines on and off the ice noting he drinks neither smokes nor chews and has strong arms.
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Quebec
Aspironal Promises Quick Cold Relief and Refund
A sensational ad touts Aspironal as a two minute elixir for colds and flu, endorsed by European and American Army surgeons and guaranteed by laboratories. It claims instant relief, delightful taste, and a money back offer if the cold does not fade within two minutes after two teaspoonfuls with water.
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U. S
Own Your Home the Easy Way
An advertisement argues for owner financing with low upfront cash and monthly payments, predicting rents will rise due to real estate revaluation. It warns against future rent declines and urges readers to discuss options with Citizens Real Estate Insurance Co. Manager C B Overman. The page also features a humorous student-prompt anecdote about calling a friend a nut.
Racing and sports events across major U S venues
Havana hosts the Cuba American Jockey Club winter meeting while New Orleans hosts the Business Men's Racing Association. Chicago hosts a joint American and National leagues meeting. Texas Field Trial Club begins in Cypress. Westminster Kennel Club opens in New York for a beach show. Joe Welling fights Mickey Jonlay in Detroit for ten rounds.
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Cuba- American Jockey Club
Havana
Business Men's Racing Association
New Orleans
Texas
Field Trial Club
Cypres
Westminister Kennel Club
New York
Moran's European career draws Keen interest from fans
Friends of Frank Moran in the Pittsburgh area watch his progress in Europe with high hopes he could have earned more money. The report notes Moran stayed in Europe pursuing his boxing career while many believed he could have achieved greater financial success back home.
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Frank Moran
Europe
Pittsburgh
Medium Aaron Fails To Divine Judge's Fate
In Chicago on February 11 Judge John Richardson presided over Aaron Shranski an old clothes dealer and self styled mind reader. Aaron entered a trance and claimed the judge would free him without fine but the court fined him twenty five dollars plus costs. Aaron lamented that his medium misled him.
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Chicago
John Richardson
Aaron Shranski
Aaron
Agnes Sadouski
Potter Celebrates 106th Birthday In Dwight
Mrs Mary Ann Potter of Dwight marks her 106th birthday on February 23. Born in Essex County New York in 1844 she settled in Illinois as a child and is described as the oldest woman in the middle west, having lived in the state longer than any other resident.
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Dwight
Lil
Mary Ann Potter
Middle West
Kid Williams Returns as Boxing Manager in Ring Fame
Ex bantamweight champion Kid Williams now manages boxers. Two Braves stars Rabbit Maranville and Hank Gowdy have not accepted Lastor club terms.
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Kid Williams
Braves
Rabbit” Maranville
Hank Gowdy
Lastor
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