West Will Face Hoosiers Toledo Opener Preview
Indianapolis manager Carr has not chosen a pitcher yet for today’s opener against Toledo. Warmups will decide between Lindaman and Graham with Bower catching and Spencer in center. West and Land will form the Toledo battery, McCarthy at short, about 9,000 fans expected, first pitch at 3 p.m.
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Toledo
Carr
Indianapolis
Lindaman
Graham
Bowerman
Spencer
Land
Toledo Battery
McCarthy
Ball Park
Buffalo to retain Grand Circuit dates this year
Grand Circuit Secretary George Deitrich announced Buffalo will keep its dates for the circuit meeting. Buffalo had earlier abandoned the dates but new interests will host the meeting at the Ft Erie track, preserving the eastern wing of the grand circuit and calming New York horsemen. A meeting of racing men resolved to extend two weeks at Readville to cover the canceled dates.
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New York
George Deitrich
Cleveland
Buffalo
Ft. Erie
New York Horsemen
Boston
Hartford
Syracuse
Readville
Johnson to Start Friday in Pacific Coast Training Tour
Chicago dispatch notes Jack Johnson will start for the Pacific coast on Friday April 22 to prepare for his fight with Jeffries. He lists exhibitions in Omaha Salt Lake City Los Angeles and San Francisco with training to begin May 2 at Ocean Beach and a squad of trainers accompanying him.
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Chicago
Hoodoos
Jack Johnson
Pacific Cnast
Jeffries
Johnson
Omaha
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Ocean Beach
Hens Lose To Cubs In Final Exhibition Tilt
Toledo April 13 the Cubs finished the spring exhibition season with an 8 to 1 victory over the Toledo Mud Hens. The win completed an undefeated spring for the Cubs as regulars, despite a chilly Toledo morning that affected the lineup and scheduling.
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HENS
CUBS
Toledo, CO
Toledo
Chance
Williams
Ackey Holmes
Jerry Murphy Goes East for Nitchie Scrap
Jerry Murphy the Indianapolis Lightweight passes through Cincinnati on route to New Orleans to box Young Nitchie of Philadelphia for Royal Athletic Club. He then heads to Atlanta for a bout with Jack Britton after fighting Jimmy Dasher in Chattanooga and Battling Terry in New Brighton. Murphy has fought 12 times this year without a defeat.
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Cincinnati
Jerry Murphy
Indianapolis
New Orleans
Young Nitehie
Philadelphia
Royal Athletic Club
Crescent City
Murphy
Don Riley
Atlanta
Jack Britton
Chicago
Chattanooga
Tenn
Jimmy Dasher
Savannah
New Brighton
Terry
Freddie Keller
West End
Bison Loss Sends Club to Toledo After Batting Show
Indianapolis defeated Buffalo 15 to 6 at Washington Park in a high scoring game. Spencer Howley Lewis and Williams led with three hits each as Indianapolis racked up 18 runs to Buffalo’s 16 in a batting spree. The club departed for Toledo afterward with changes: Crutcher released, Mowe assigned to Elgin, and Delahanty absent due to a family illness.
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Buffalo
Henline
Schirm
Wesce
White
Meecsen
Brain
Starr
Johnson
One
Wood
Weewinkle
Carmichael
Indianapolis
Chadbourne
Acer
Wee Yden
Ureh
Owley
Wis
Ulligan
Illiams
Aelman
P. eCarthy
Morals Senate
Tediana
Olis
Thielman
Weewinkie
Widitch
McCarthy
Howley
Wiliams
Spencer
Spen
Carr
Murch
Lewis
Williams
Gardner
Washington Park
Toledo
Bisons
Ft. Wayne
Tommy McCarthy
Indiana
Willams
Question of Sunday or Saturday Ball Divides Teams
The proposed City Baseball league split on whether to play Sundays or Saturdays. A Marion club meeting Friday night will decide, with Marion Motor Car and Brram Foundry favoring Sundays and the Marion club favoring Saturdays. Further candidate meetings are set for Thursday night.
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New City Baseball League
Marion Club
Marion Motor Car
Brram Foundry
Wabash to open with DePauw in Saturday game
Crawfordsville Ind April 13 The Wabash college baseball team will play its first college game Saturday at Greencastle against DePauw University. Coach Harper has picked the Scarlet team and named the probable opening lineup with Cooper catching Myers or Winnie pitching Starbuck at first Williams second Rich third Herron short Lambert or Hawkins left Capt Bridge center and Ash right.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Wabash College
Greencastle
DePauw University
Harper
Joe Collegions
Cooper
Myers
Winnie
Starbuck
Williams
Rich
Herron
Lambert
Hawkins
Capt. Bridge
Ash
Reulbach Improves Despite Illness At Home
St Louis reports Edward J Reulbach of the Chicago National League club is improving at his home here after a diphtheria illness. His baby daughter, also ill with diphtheria, has had a relapse.
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ST. Louis
Edward J. Reulbach
Chicago
Challenge Accepted for Bronson Moore Bout Across Nation
The challenge by Ray Bronson for Tommy Moore of this city is accepted by Jimmy Mullen of Cincinnati. Mullen will match his protege Denny Lyons against Moore before any club in the country offering a suitable purse.
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Ray Bronson
Tommy Moore
Jimmy Mullen
Cincinnati
Denny Lyons
Moore
Golfing hopeful to represent Mexico in St Andrews
Willie Smith, Mexico City based professional golfer, left for Scotland to represent the Mexico Country Club in the open golf championship at St Andrews. He departs April 13 to compete in the renowned event against international players.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Willie Smith
Scotland
Mexico Country Club
St. Andrews Ifuks
Grant County Fair to spend 35000 on 16 speed events
Marion Indiana April 13 The Grant County Fair association will allocate about 35000 in purses for 16 speed events this year. Four stake races of 00 each are planned.
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Marion
Ind
Grant County Fair Association
Auto Run To Famous Half Mile House
The first automobile run of the season will head next Sunday to the famous half mile house 37 miles west on the National road. The Flat Tirechi club plans a pleasant event with a test car from a local factory to assist if needed and to arrange entertainment and accommodations for all participants.
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Flat Tirechi
German Baron Wrestles Burns at Jeffries Camp in California
In Ardennen California on April 13 Jeffries training camp drew San Francisco visitors hoping to see ring action. Burns defeated Baron Carl Henkel in a wrestling challenge, while MacKenzie wagers £500 against £2000 that Jeffries will KO Johnson in rounds as Burns demonstrates wrestling prowess.
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Baron
Burns
Jeff Camp
Jeffries
Baron Carl Henkel
Victor MacKenzie
Teuton
Farner Burns
Frank Gotch
MacKenzie
Johnson
Flat Tire club names Denison touring committee
The touring committee for the Flat Tire club's first event is announced. Members are George A. Weideley R. H. Losey and Fred I. Willis. The run serves as a forerunner to many forthcoming van tours by the club this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flat Tire Club
Denison Hotel
George A. Weideley
R. H. Losey
Fred I. Willis
Willetts Defeats Young Nitchie At Douglas Club Bout
Jonnoy Willetts of Philadelphia defeated Young Nitchie of Harrowgate in a windy windup at the Douglas Athletic Club drawing a large crowd.
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Young Nitchie
Philadelphia
Jonnoy Willetts
This City
Harrowgate
Douglas Athletic Club
Gardner Wins and Takes Amateur Billiard Lead
Edward W. Gardner of Montclair New Jersey won his fourth straight game to lead the national amateur billiard tournament at the Hamilton Club Brooklyn. He defeated Dr. Walter E. Douglas of the New York Athletic Club 400 to 298, while Charles F. Conklin of Chicago won his third match against Morris D. Brows of the Home Club.
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New York
Edward W. Gardner
Mont Claire
N. J
Hamilton Club
Brooklyn
Walter E. Douglas
New York Athletic Club
Charles F. Conklin
Chicago
Morris D. Brows
A. A. Season Opens With Much Noise
Indianapolis hosts Toledo as Louisville visits Columbus and Kansas City plays Minneapolis Milwaukee hosts St Paul in opening games with three new managers directing teams.
Baseball pennant race opens in American Association
Special to the Sun reports Chicago. On April 13 Louisville visits Columbus Milwaukee plays St Paul Kansas City meets Minneapolis and Indianapolis travels to Toledo. President Chivington says this season offers the best balance and a close fight with Toledo Kansas City Columbus and St Paul strengthened. Three new managers will guide the circuit Cantillon takes Minneapolis Holmes Toledo and William Friel Columbus. Umpires will wear white cheviot blouses with blue trousers and caps. uniforms not ready for opening games.
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Chicago
American Association
Louisville
Columbus
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Toledo
Chivington
Cantillon
Washington Americans
Wiliam
Ducky”) Holmes
William Friel Columbus
Senators Open Season Against Louisville Champions at Neil Park
Columbus welcomes Louisville champions for a season opener at Neil Park. Manager Friel fields his best club, with Rossman and Downs back in pace after illness, while memories of last season's ten straight defeats linger. Louisville arrives from St. Louis after yesterday’s game.
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Senators
Louisville
Columbus
Neil Park
Friel
Rossman
Downs
Schoenborn
St. Louis
Kansas City Blues Open Season in Minneapolis Clash
In Minneapolis on April 13 the American association opens with Kansas City facing the Millers. Both squads claim stronger lineups than last season and a heated first-game battle is anticipated. Manager Shay says Kansas City is ready to win the opener, with Owens and Terguson named as arbitrators for the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
American Association
Kansas City
Shay
Millers
Owens
Terguson
Mike Kelly’s St Paul team aims for finish strong
Mike Kelly and his baseball boys returned from a southern trip with two Cardinal scalps and optimism. The squad has played six games without an error, excelled on bases, and shows willingness to work and fight to a finish. A large crowd is expected for the opening game against Milwaukee.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Mike Kelly
Cardinal
Kelly
Milwaukee
Referee Allows Bout Contenders to Continue in Odd Fight
In Boston on April 13 Frank Klaus of Pittsburgh beat Jimmy Gardner of Lowell after a disputed 12 round bout. Klaus appeared to win by knockout in the third, but the referee counted ten and signaled a continuation following directions from the managing director to satisfy out of town spectators. Gardner claimed a foul in the third but offered only limited opposition thereafter.
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Boston
Mass
Batle
Frank Klaus
Pitsburg
Jimmy Gardner
Lowell
Klaus Realy
Beut
Klaus
Spectors
O Rm
Gardner
Poor Control Wins St Louis Over Louisville 6 4
St Louis Cardinals beat Louisville 6 to 4 as Louisville pitchers lost command. St Louis drew seven walks and collected hits off Richter and Fisher across 2 2-3 and 5 1-2 innings while Louisville managed six hits and three runs in 3 innings against Backman and three hits and one run against Harmon.
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ST. Louis
Louisville
St. Louis Cardinals
Richter
Fisher
Colonels
Backman
Harmon
Gatteries
Hughes
Bresnahan
Fighting Jones Quit in Pittsburg Bout
In Pittsburg on April 13, Battling Connors forced Boston's Fighting Jones to quit in the second round of a planned six round bout.
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Fighting Jones
Pittsburg
Battling Connors
Jones
Boston
Whitney's Polo Team Triumphs Over English Four
In Lakewood New Jersey on April 13 Harry Payne Whitney's polo team defeated the English four by a stated score. The match showcased Whitney's lineup securing a decisive victory in a high profile polo contest.
Barbour Wins A. A. U. Boxing Championship
W Warren Barbour son of W W Barbour wealthy New York manufacturer surged in Boston to win the Amateur Athletic Union national boxing title. He defeated Kendall Salisbury in the semifinal and stopped Joseph Burke of Boston in three rounds after a knockdown exchange, earning the heavyweight crown.
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Boston
W. Warren Barbour
W. W. Barbour
New York
Amateur Athletic Union
Boston Athletic Association
Mechanics’ Building
Barbour
Kendall Salisbury
Brookline
New England
Joseph Burke
Burke
Emory Payne
James Rothwell
Charles O'Leary
New West Side A. C
John Gallagher
H. McEwen
A. C
Toronto
Ont
Frank Smith
New West Side
New
C. Christie
William Volk
Quincy
William Hopkins
New Wws Nat
Hilliard Lang
Thomas Conklin
New War
William Beekman
William Kenney
Mohegan A. C
Opening Probable Lineups for A A Teams at Toledo Columbus St Paul Minneapolis
Probable lineups for the opening games list players by position for Toledo Indianapolis Columbus St Paul Minneapolis and Kansas City with listed infield outfield and pitching assignments including umpires for each site. Names include Sullivan Hinchman Bowerman McCarty Williams Land Lewis and Lindman among others with multiple clubs and centers in the rosters.
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Toledo
Indianapolis
Sullivan
Chadbourne
Hinchman
Spencer
Callahan
Hayden
Freeman
Carr
Hickman
Mureh
Elwert
Bowerman
McCarty
Williams
Land
C. Lewis
West
P. Lind'm
Gra
Am Urpires
Bierhalter and
Cusack
Columbus
Louisville
O'Rourke
Stanley
Reilly
Woodruff
Downs
Smoot
Ressman
Howard
Odwell
Soffel
Quinlan
Moriarity
Carlson
Huhes
Liebhardt
Halla
Schwenk
Guthrie and
van Sickle
ST. Paul
Milwaukeee
Clark
Randal
Boucher
Barry Or Bailey
Jones
Barrett
Murray
Rt McGann
C. Robinson
Autrey
McCormick
Wrigier
Ludwig
C. Cheech
P. Schardt
Hayes
Chill
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Clymer
Raferty
Altizer
Shannon
Cravath
Cocash
Ferris
Yoke
Pickering
Hunter
Orler
Love
Gill
Ellam
Smith
C Sullivan
C Hughes
P. Campbell
Owens
Ferguson
Weston Receives Police Escort In Cleveland
Edward Parson Weston began his cross country walk from Los Angeles to New York with a police escort through Berea Cleveland at 9 00 a m. He moved with a sizable crowd and old satisfaction after earlier denials by Chief Kobler. Mayor Baehr arranged the escort for honor and safety.
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Cleveland
Edward Parson Weston
Los Angeles
New York
Kobler
Baehr
Westen
Yesterday's scores include city and league matchups across the nation
The list records multiple games by city and venue with results from Indianapolis Buffalo to Cleveland and Philadelphia to Bloomington. Notable scores include Chicago No. 2 defeating Bloomington 14 to 4, and New York American 9 over Utica 2, with several other league outcomes reported.
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St. Louis
Louisville
A. A
Danville
Toledo
Chicago
Cubs
New York-New York
Utica
New York State
Milwaukee
Marinette University
Washington
Baltimore
New York
Newark
Bloomington
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Quakers
Boston Americans defeat Harvard in baseball clash
Boston Americans hosted Harvard varsity and won 4 to 1 before a large crowd. Ray Collins pitched well for Boston while Harvard’s regular man Hicks appeared for the collegians. The scoring line shows Boston with steady innings and Harvard struggling at the plate.
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Harvard
Boston
Mass
Boston Americans
Ray Collins
Bostons
Hicks
Collegians
Red Sox
Collins Apa Carrigan
Hickey
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Buffalo Meeting
Nitchie
Wabash
Depauw
Reulbach
Napoleon of
The
Ball Club
Carr More
Rowardennan
Cal
Rewardennoan
Boulder Creek
Diamond
Berger
Samuel
Modest
Kansas City Blues
Weston
Southern
Providence
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