McGraw Sends Young Simmons to Columbus in Trade Talk
In Richmond on April 6 Manager McGraw of the Giants discussed partial terms to move young Simmons to the Columbus club. Simmons, Brooklyn Boy turned Giants second baseman for the Colts, is praised as an exceptional natural hitter. Separate item notes George Sutton challenging George Slosson for the 18.1 billiard title with a $250 deposit to bind the match.
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Columbus
McGraw
Giants
Young Simmons
Brooklyn
Colts
Simmons
Sutton
Slosson
New York
George Sutton
George Slosson
Infielders French Shines for Boston Americans
Boston manager Fred Lake praises local amateur turned infielder French for versatile hitting and fielding. French, once with Evansville, shows speed and intelligence. he may be kept as a reserve when regulars are hurt while Thoney struggles with form and Jake Stahl and Gessler anchor the lineup.
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Boston Americans
Fred Lake
Evansville
Indianapolis
Boston
Menager Lake
Ollie Chill
Owen Bush
McConnell
Jack Thoney
Lake
Thoney
Jake Stahl
Illinois University
Jimmy Cook
Boson
Gessler
Columbus
Garden
Boston Nationals Defeat Hornets 11 3 In Park Crowd Near 1500
In Charlotte on April 6 the Boston Nationals beat the Hornets 11 to 3 at the park before about 1500 spectators. The game featured a decisive performance by the visiting team with strong batting and steady pitching.
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Boston Nationals
Charlotte
N. C
Hornets
Stewards fix Hace dates on eastern tracks
New York April 6. Jockey club stewards assign racing dates for four New York area tracks and Saratoga. Belmont Park runs May 13 to June 2. Gravesend June 3. Coney Island Jockey Club June 24 to July 13. Empire City July 14 to 31. Saratoga August 2 to 3. Aqueduct and Brighton not dated yet.
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New York
Jockey Club
New York City
Saratoga
Aqueduct
Brighton
Belmont Park
Gravesend
Coney Island Jockey Club
Empire City
Charley Taft Forms Young Baseball Team at White House Grounds
Washington April 16 Charley Taft youngest son of the president organizes a baseball team and is its captain by common consent. Each afternoon he and a half dozen playmates keep the White House grounds lively, showing the Roosevelts left a strong precedent.
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Washington
Charley Taft
Charley
White House
Roosevelts
Archie
White Sox Triumph in Fort Smith Exhibition
The White Sox regulars defeated the Fort Smith team 4 to 1 in Fort Smith Arkansas at noon after a long travel wait, netted some changes, and then departed at 4 30 pm for Little Rock onboard their next trip.
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White Sox
Fort Smith
Ark
Wichita
Fort Smiths
Little Rock
Young Men Sought for Rail Way Mail Clerk Exams May 15
Uncle Sam to hold examinations for railway mail clerks and carriers in Indianapolis and nationwide on May 15. Government Positions Bureau in Rochester offers free guidance to pass, with preparation for posts office clerks and rural free delivery carriers.
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Indianapolis
United States
Rochester
N. Y
Indianapolis Sun
Government Positions Bureau
Powers Block
Metropole Hotel Dining and Music at Denison
The Denison hotel offers American plan dining with Sunday dinners a specialty and live music. The Metropole parlor hours include a telephoned invite to enjoy a performance at 2 p.m. in the Odd Fellows building on the second floor.
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Metropole
Bob
Billiera
Zeppelins and Washington Triumph in Nine
The Champions faced Washington at Washington Park losing 8 to 4 after a harsh ninth inning. Cantillon's Carr aeroplane squad had built an early lead before Washington exploded with seven runs in the final frame led by O Rourke. Burns and Hughes starred for the Senators as Schreiber and Cheney held steady earlier. Cantillon moves to Cincinnati with Carr optimistic about a big season in the O'Brien league.
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Washington Bunch
Cheney
O'Rourke
Washington
Cook
Senators
Schreiber
Burns
Hughes
Cantillon
Cincinnati
Reds
A. A
Joe Cantillon
O'Brien
Senna
Napelle
Davidson
Hayden
Burke
Williams
O’ Rourke
Howley
Clisdbourne
A Clymer
Teee Gauley
Unglaub
Bea
Freeman
Conroy
Burns Cook
Ganley
Blankenship
McBride
Clymer
Referee Draw Sparks Tense Return Fight in Memphis
In Memphis on April 6 the eighth round draw between Jimmy Clabby and Dick Fitzpatrick led to near riot conditions as Referee Lees decision displeased Clabby backers and crowd, requiring police to escort the official from the arena after Fitzpatrick won rounds with clean rights and lefts.
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Dick Fitzpatrick
Chicago
Lee
Jimmy Clabby
Milwaukee
Connie Mack Brings Philadelphia Nats to Columbus Tilt
Connie Mack arrived with the Philadelphia Americans second string and watched the Columbus A. A. Senators win 8 to 5. James Congalton and Miller led the hitting with James homering over the right field. The Athletic Colts were stymied by Link early before a late rally.
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Link
Kaler
James
Flater
Stowers
Kocker
Wagner Injured Might Miss Opening Game
Pittsburg shortstop Honus Wagner hurt his hand playing basketball and may miss the opening game against Cincinnati. Team officials say he will not play until healed and Wagner has offered no comment. He previously announced plans to retire for business ventures this year.
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Pittsburg
Honus Wagner
Cincinnati
Toledo Defeated by Vets in Four to One Loss
Dayton Indiana team beat Toledo Mudhounds 4 to 1 at Dayton. Latimore West and Clark pitched for Dayton with Yingling McCormick and Angemier behind them. Best weather of the year for the game. Bliss Native Herbs on Washington Street.
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Dayton, O
Dayton
Latimore
West and Clark
Yingling, McCormick and Angemier
Bliss Native Herbs
Washington Street
Coffroth Ater Big Contests Jeff An Actor
Jim Coffroth the prominent fight promoter heads to New York seeking the Johnson Jeffries bout though he suspects Jeffries is now an actor not a fighter. Kaufman who posted a large side bet aims to see Ketchel knocked out in ten rounds or lose the purse. Johnson recalls Chicago winter days and a monologue about carrying the banner and a polar bear joke.
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Jim Coffroth
Frisco
Jim
Jeff
Kaufman
Johnson
Ketchel
Gen. Logan
George
Protective Association Admits Six New Members
The Marion County Fish and Game Protective Association held a monthly meeting in room 12 at the statehouse. Treasurer Gus Habich reported encouraging finances as six new members were admitted and pond enlargement work by custodians George Berg and William Bordensecker nears completion. Members are urged to donate bass and deliver two to three pound smallmouths to Gus Habich’s store for transfer to the ponds, which aim to produce 100000 bass from nests in the hatchery.
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Washington Street
Bowlers Battle for Boone Trophy on Turner Alleys
The American Cans open the handicap series for the Boone trophy. three nights decide the winner with the low bowler dropping out. Johnson led last night at 579 while Sarver posted 528. Eli Lilly beat Company B 2637 to 2612 at Ft Harrison as Taylor led Individuals with 219. Antlers swept Thirteens in Elks league. Clarke top-scored 235 as team total reached 769.
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Boone
American Can Company
Johnson
Sarver
Eli Lilly
Company B
Tenth Infantry
Ft. Harrison
Lillies
Taylor
Hill
Antlers
Clarke
Anderson and McGoorty to Fight Ten Rounds in Hammond
Carl Anderson of Hammond and Eddie McGoorty of Chicago have signed to box ten rounds at 154 pounds for the Columbia Athletic club in West Hammond on April 14 at 3 o clock.
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Hammond
Ind
Carl Anderson
Eddie McGoorty
Chicago
Columbia Athletic Club
West Hammond
Cubs Defeat Colonels 11 to 3 in Quick Fourteen Inning Tilt
In Louisville on April 6 the Chicago Cubs upset the Colonels 11 to 3 in 1 hour 15 minutes. Orval Overall pitched in championship form while Chance hit two triples and two singles. Stanley and Browne added three hits apiece as Chicago built a commanding early lead. Batteries Selby Chabek Decanniere Miller Overall Moran Umpire Kane.
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Louisville
Cubs
Orval
Chance
Stanley
Browne
Chicago
Selby
Chabek
Decanniere
Miller
Moran
Kane
Merkle Star At Bat For New York Colts In Lima Showing
In Lima on April 6 the New York Nationals led by veteran catcher Robinson played a tight game against the local Colts. Merkle starred both at bat and in the field as errors in the ninth inning added two runs to New York, final score 7 to 6 in Lima. Durham and Robinson were battery for New York while Krohe Ashenfelder and Fohl worked for Lima.
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Lima
Robinson
New York
Durham
Krohe
Ashenfelder
Fohl
Giants Beat Wheeling in Exhibition Tilt
In Wheeling West Virginia on April 6 the New York Giants defeated Wheeling 7 to 2 in a game marked by lively play. Cy Seymour and Fred Goodgrass hit hard for Wheeling while two Giants on loan helped spark the visitors offense.
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Giants
Wheeling
W. Va
Cy Seymour
Fred Goodgrass
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