Saylor topples Connors in top billing boxing card
At the Auditorium Johnny Connors loses to Sayl or who dominates with superior style and reach. Freddie Cole struggles against Sayl or, while Cole and Goodman draw dull results in their bout. Fans praise Sayl or wins and say he would beat both rivals.
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Connors
Freddie Cole
Saylor
Cole
Goodman
Saylors
Connors Goodman
Lee Patterson
Bobby Long
Long
Jack Dillon
Jimmy Waits
Tommy Lewis
Anonyms Gain Game in Independent League Night
The Anonyms beat the Manhattans by six pins while the Manhattans scored five over the Carriers. The Deweys lost five to the Centrals as the Shermans swept the series with the E. F. M.'s. Chandler led Centrals with 241 and Baker of Manhattans had 238.
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Anonyms
Manhattans
Federals
Deweys
Centrals
Shermans
Osting
Chandler
Baker
Iroquois Baseball Club Seeks Spring Games
The Iroquois baseball club offers to play schedule games with any 12 year old team during spring vacation. Line-up lists Watkins and Mansfield as catchers Milner pitcher Paskins Ib Leg Adams Whet Waddington Phelps Kegley Pickerell. For games call 8002.
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Iroquois Baseball Club
Watkins
Mansfield
Milner
Paskins
Leg
Adams
Whet
Waddington
Phelps
Kegley
Pickerell
Dean of Minstrels Pioneered Early Baseball and More
Lew Simmons, 72, famed as Dean of Blackface performers, originated the hungry coon act and helped shape early baseball. He owned part of the original Philadelphia Athletics in the 1850s and founded the American League era, advocating rules changes and innovations. Simmons also introduced nets to protect grandstands and proposed penalty rules for pitched balls. He and Frank White entertain Grand patrons this week.
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Simmons
George Primrose
McIntyre
Heath
Williams
Walker
Lew Simmons
Philadelphia Athletics
American Association
Chris van der Ahe
Browns
Jack Chesbro
Bobby Matthews
Frank White
The Metropole Pool Hall Opens with Twelve New Tables
The Metropole unveils twelve latest billiards and pool tables in a palatial setup on the second floor of Odd Fellow Building promising a premier gaming venue in the city.
Phil Brock Knocked Out by Frankie Madden in New York
Cleveland boxer Phil Brock was stopped in the eighth round by Frankie Madden of New York at Sharkey A C. Madden delivered a decisive right hand to Brock's jaw ending the contest after Brock had the better of the earlier rounds.
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Phil Brock
Frankie Madden
Forest City
Brock
New York
Cleveland
Sharkey A. C
Delaney challenges Ketchel in heavyweight title bout offer
Billy Delaney shocks boxing circles by offering to match Kaufman against Ketchel with a ten round knockout or purse forfeiture. He taunts Ketchel on his heavyweight prospects and claims Kaufman is the sole contender, predicting a future clash with Johnson after beating Ketchel.
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New York
Billy Delaney
Kaufman
Ketchel
Johnson
Willus Britt
Twin Sullivan seeks Ketchel bout for Jack Sullivan
Mike Sullivan�s campaign to pair Jack Sullivan with Ketchel continues as he presses Willus Britt. He recalls Jack�s 20 round coast bout and argues the match would draw money locally.
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New York
Mike
Jack
Ed Curley Picks and Odds in Three Cities
Jacksonville selections list six horses with most probable winner Eustachian. Oakland entries feature Royal Tourist as top pick in race six. Los Angeles card highlights Beauclaire as likely winner in race seven with multiple horse signals and jockeys noted.
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Oakland
Alder Gulch
Twin Screw
Harry Grothe
Schleswig
John A. Malton
Otego
Cowen
Rockstone
Cadichon
Billy Pull
Royal Tourist
Jeanne D'Arc
Sewell
Los Angeles
LaReine Hindoo
Barnese
Bedeck
Myles O’connell
Charles J. Harvey
Matchem
Ivanhoe
Kuropathin
Funeral of Pioneer John L Avery
The funeral of 94 year old John L Avery who died Tuesday at his East and Pratt streets home was held Wednesday afternoon. A charter member of Central Christian church he was a pioneer and leaves one son Dr John P Avery.
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Pratt Streets
Avery
Central Christian Church
John P. Avery
Mack Praises Indianapolis Team Ahead of Series With Louisville
Connie Mack praises the Indianapolis roster at Washington Park as superior to Louisville's, Foretelling a strong season for Indianapolis with players like Glaze and Chadbourne shining. The Colts beat the Vets 4 to 3 yesterday, while Jack Sutthoff declines Louisville contract terms. Toledo faces Cincinnati with Bob Ewing starting and relief by Karger or Fromme.
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Washington Park
Conelius Mctunilicuddy
Connie Mack
Athletics
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Jimmy Burke
Joe Stanley
Colonels
Carr
Indianapolis
Jack Hayden
Glaze
Fast Company
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McCane
Peoria
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Price Hill
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Toledo
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S. S
Hinchman
McCarthy
Ec. F
Hickman
J. F
Seybold
R. F
Elwert
Daubert
Abbott
C. Lattimore
Bob Ewing
Karger
Fromme
Raging May Be Headline at Brighton Racing Tracks
New York April 1 There may be racing at the Brighton Beach tracks this season. Owner W A Engeman halted track work and a revival of racing is possible. Last September the Brighton track canceled its meeting and equipment was removed. Restoration will take about two weeks of hard work.
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Brighton Beach
Brighton Beg Racing Association
W. A. Engeman
Brighton
Zere
Senators Poised For Stronger 1910 Campaign
Sam Crane asserts Cantilion could boost Washingtons with Conroy at first base. He believes the Senators will be a stronger factor in the American League race than in 1908.
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Senators
Sam Crane
Cantilion
Washingtons
Conroy
Jones seeks record salary to lure top player back to White Sox
Charley Comiskey offers striking pay to Fielder Jones aiming for higher than any cabinet member. The price tag exceeds typical cabinet stipends of $8,000 to $12,000 with lines up to $10,000 for other stars and dividends for partners.
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Cage White Sox
Fielder J
Knox
Chicago
Frank Chapeleon Lajoie
Fred
Chance
Jone
Jones
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