Cole Branson Bout Declared Off In Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Athletic Club canceled the Cole Bronson bout citing weight discrepancy with Bronson at 133 pounds while Freddie weighs up to 119. The card was expanded with discussions to add two ten round contests and a six round bout for April 28 as a stronger lineup.
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Jack Dillon
Young Saylor
Jimmy Gooley
Colé Bronson
Bronson
Saylor
Frank White
Johnson Calls Challengers Bluffs Set for First Title Meet
New York April 10 Actor pugilist J Arthur Johnson intends to end the challenger era. He plans to meet Jeffries Delaney Kaufman Britt Ketchel Woodman Langford Ferguson and McIntosh at noon Monday at the New York Journal to settle the first match for the title. He favors an American fight in the U S and will not box Langford in London. He sails May 25 for London tours and expects August return.
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Billy Delaney
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London
Pitching plans for opener against Toledo outlined
Manager Carr announced Walter Slagle will pitch the opening game versus Toledo with Glaze as second choice. Slagle is favored for his knowledge of Toledo hitters. Left handers are avoided. O'Brien has been released and may join Evansville if Punch Knoll offers a spot. Guhl from Laporte has also been released.
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Evansville
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Laporte
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Umpire Assignments for Opening Games
Chicago April 10 President DB Johnson of the American league issues umpire assignments for opening games. New York at Washington Evans and Egan. Boston at Philadelphia O Loughlin and Klein. Cleveland at St Louis Sheridan and Perrine. Chicago at Detroit Hurst and Connolly.
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Philadelphia
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Klein
Cleveland
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Connolly
Denison Notes. American Plan Dining Room
Denison notes a dining room offering American plan with Sunday dinners a specialty.
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Denison
Curtain rises on baseball season with opening day plans
The article outlines opening day across the major leagues with Washington and Philadelphia hosting early games and New York and Boston starting Monday. It notes Columbus facing Louisville and other matchups, plus team preparations and trades as clubs ready for the season. It mentions Hoosier teams, manager Carr, and Cubs versus champions in exhibition play, along with player movements and contract news.
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McChesney
Baseball pairings spread across league matchups
Pittsburg faces Cincinnati while St Louis meets Chicago. Brooklyn plays New York and Philadelphia visits Boston. Chicago at Detroit follows. Cleveland travels to St Louis and New York hosts Washington with Boston visiting Philadelphia.
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Ketchel Manager Considers Burns Bout Offer in Australia
Philadelphia April 16 Willus Britt manager of middleweight champion Stanley Ketchel is weighing a $50 000 purse offer to fight Tommy Burns of Canada in Australia Britt says if Ketchel beats Burns faster than Johnson did Burns must meet Ketchel or forfeit the title
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Tommy Burns
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White Sox Return to Major League Circuit in Cincinnati
The White Sox regulars arrived in Cincinnati for two days of games before continuing to Fort Wayne to complete their spring training trip. The team will wrap up the tour as they prepare for the season.
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Reds Sign Collegian from Fordham to NL Club
Washington April 1 Pitcher Frank J. Egan of Fordham who suffered his first defeat at Georgetown last Wednesday has signed with the Cincinnati National League team and will join after the college term ends in June. Egan hit safely in Georgetown's win over Princeton and Bowdoin, a rare burst for the season.
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Frank J. Egan
Fordham
Georgetown
Cincinnati
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Eagan
Princeton
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JOCLSY M Hugh Dead First American steeplechase rider
Chicago April 9 Thomas McHugh longtime pioneer in American steeplechase racing died at his home yesterday. He was recognized as the first of the steeplechase riders in this country and had been a leading figure in the sport.
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Jocl’sy M
Hugh
Chicago
Thomas
Forty Rounds of Boxing at Eagles Entertainment at Washington Rink
The Eagles lodge presents forty rounds of boxing at Washington rink on Wednesday night. Four ten round bouts feature Jimmy Cooley vs Tommy Dawson, Jimmy Dunn vs Jerry Murphy, Tommy Lee vs Andy Bezenah, and George Koerner vs Andy McGroddty with Gus Bezenah and Johnny Connors as reserves. Seven in the battle royal plus a costly show backed by $1,500 in purses. Referee Frank Barry to officiate. Moriarity reports boxers arrive in good shape for a strong card.
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Tommy Dawson
Jimmy Dunn
Jerry Murphy
Tommy Lee
Andy Bezenah
George Koerner
Andy McGroddty
Gus Bezenah
Johnny Connors
Riarity
Washington Rink
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Indianapolis
Frank Barry
Giants Return Home From Spring Trip With Scare
The New York Giants arrived home from a spring training journey without a loss but endured a dramatic 11 inning tie in Baltimore. A late game was halted by darkness after an even 3 to 3 score, with base running criticized and Arlie Latham noted for confusing signals from the third-base coach.
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Giants
Baltimore
Pensmith
Tigers Open Trip With Calloff in Cold Fort Wayne Weather
Hughey Jennings did not trust his star players in the cold winds at Fort Wayne Indiana and had Detroit Tigers game with locals canceled upon arrival. The team then left for Toledo in the afternoon.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Hughey Jennings
Detroit Tigers
Toledo
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