High Point Furniture Makers eye strong infield for season
Officials expect a deep infield with more than a dozen hopefuls at tryouts. Holt from Birmingham may win first base, Trexler and Waldron back at short and third respectively, while Irby Brown and Partain compete for outfield spots. Welch field games will support local organizations, boosting attendance.
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J. Worth Bacon
High Point
Pierre
Juie Waton
Trexier
Spencer
Trexler
Bill Waldron
Irby
Brown
Augusta Club
Jim Conley
Partain
Lyon
Welch Field
Club picks strong pitchers for season roster
The local club president praises a strong pitching staff. Patterson, who pitched for Greenville in the Sally League, is signed. McBride from Augusta joins in exchange for Dock High. Miller returns and the plan hinges on Eldridge sale. Duke of Spero could wear High Point colors.
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Patterson
Greenville
McBride
Augusta
Dock
Miller
Rube Eldridge
Duke of
Spero
Fans set 50 cent gate for ball games and kid half price
Eddie Brietz notes admissions for ball games are 50 cents for adults and half price for children. The piece reflects club chatter around Eddie Brietz and Ruben Eldridge, nicknamed the Duke of Spero, who returns to High Point after a stint with Bill Clymer’s American association team in Columbus. Eldridge Day debates and local jokes follow as the Durham and Winston-Salem Twins visit High Point.
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Eddie Brietz
Charlotte Observer
Ruben Eldridge
Duke of Spero
Bill Clymer
American Association
Columbus
Ohio
Clymer
Bill
High Point
Rube
Col
Ring
Durham Bugs
Dayton
Walter Dayton
Jim Kelly
Winston-Salem Twins
Durham
Kelly
Arthur Lyon
Jim
Womanless Wedding rehearsal cites 50 men in city
Fifty local business and professional men attended a rehearsal for the high school auditorium Womanless Wedding produced by Miss Clementine Miller. Billie Plummer and Tommy Thomas are set to lead, with a large cast of bridesmaids, grooms, and guests listed as part of the event. Tickets are on sale, and a second performance may follow if needed to accommodate crowds.
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Billie’ Plummer
Tommy Thomas
High Point Business and Professional Women's Club
Clementine Miller
Miss Miller
Bride
Billie Plummer
Tommie Thomas
Fred Tate
J. Elwood Cox
Joe Cox
Bascom Hoskins
W. A. J. Idol
W. G. Shipman
O. A. Kirkman
W. T. Parker
Butler
Jack Dillon
Arthur Lyon
C. F. Tomlinson
Sam Davis
Robert Walker
Harry Raymond
Charlie Robbins
Chase Idol
Robert Parker
Charlie Muse
Junie Allen
Dr. H
Soldier Bob Martin in rough meat class amid cs Demp sey
Soldier Bob Martin enters the raw meat class as Dempsey is mentioned. If the U S team wins the golf and polo cups a monopoly claim arises. Horemans is deaf to Heppe's 1000 point title match. Brooklyn players sign contracts faster than on the diamond. Connie Mack owes Ban Johnson a postal board of thanks for slipping the A s dates on the schedule.
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Bob Martin
Dempsey
Connie Mack
Ban Johnson
Postal Board
Polo Grounds Opens With A's Draw Plus Six Weekend Dates
The Athletics draw opening day and three Sundays and three Saturdays at the Polo grounds while the Red Sox receive only two blue Sundays in the schedule.
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Athletics
Polo Grounds
Red Sox
Dempsey Carpentier Fight Roars Yet to Hit Russia
The boxing promoter notes Russia remains the only nation not yet visited by the Dempsey Carpentier heavyweight match. It highlights international interest and potential future venues for the bout.
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Russia
Hot Springs Boils Them Out In Fat, Costly Baseball Crisis
Hot Springs field struggles as ball players face expensive cuts to reduce fat. Managers push strict weight limits amid mounting costs while teams aim to stay competitive.
Bribe money tax claim targets Joe Jackson disclosure
A law demands income tax on bribe money and applies to Joe Jackson. The assertion frames tax as independent of other legal questions and implies enforcement regardless of context.
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Joe Jackson
Fred Merkle Signs Two Year Rochester Contract
Fred Merkle signed a two year deal with Rochester described as paying more than the Giants or Cubs had offered. The contract secures his services beyond the current season with the American Association club.
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Fred Merkle
Rochester
Giants
Cubs
Golf Title Expands Like Davis Cup Tradition
The article notes the golf championship has broadened its scope to resemble the Davis Cup structure, extending the competition's framework and prestige through broader participation and collective team elements. The shift positions the event as a more global style title within the sport.
Hog-fat Veterans Seek New Vim on Southern Trip
A snippet notes veterans famed for stubborn lean their way southward in search of renewed vigor and energy as they promise reform and results.
GeeR IN Men’s Seamless Black Socks
Product listing for men’s seamless black socks with implied quality focus. Includes no clear brand details or sizing information from the OCR fragment.
Mike O Dowd Quiet After Night Out with J Wilson
Mike O Dowd remains calm after a night out with J Wilson as details of the outing stay at a low profile.
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Mike O'Dowd
J. Wilson
Coronet Player Sought for Frankfort Penitentiary Band
In Frankfort on February 17 a cornet player is wanted for one of the city's best bands. Apply to the state penitentiary. J. W. Brown of Boone county, cornet player and leader of the penitentiary band, has just been released after finishing his sentence.
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Frankfort
J. W. Brown
Boone County
Ordinance Fails to Bar Whistling Bill Nichols
In Mobile Alabama on February 17 an ordinance to stop river barge musician Whistling Bill Nichols from playing tunes on a whistle failed. He played Nearer My God to Thee on New Year’s Eve and performs appropriate tunes on other occasions.
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Mobile
Ala
Bill Nichalas
Lisle Hose Sale Price Cut in Mercerized Stock
Black and color Lisle hose from B. V. May offered at 25 cents, down from regular 73 cents. Limited stock at this sale.
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B. V
Lisle
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