Fate of the old National League in doubt this week
The Sun reports anticipation that a major change may reshape the National League at its upcoming meeting in New York. Proposals include a split of stock into preferred and common shares and a governance board from stockholders with a $25,000 ceiling for the president’s salary. John T Brush’s prospects for the presidency are noted.
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National League Baseball Trust
National League
John T. Brush
Opening Basketball at Y M C A Gym
Enthusiastic crowd witnessed season openers at the Y M C A gym Tuesday night. The M T H S boys defeated their opponent 19 to 12, and the first Y M C A team won 19 to 14. The second Y M C A team was overwhelmed by the training school lads, who again showed their vim and dash.
Meridan Y M C A and Meridian clash in 15 point handicap
The Teb ulars led the Meridians by a close score as Mc Gaughey Rice and Fleming scored for the Y M C A while Harden Pritchard and Hester did the work for Meridian. The home crowd turnout impressed officials who hope revenue will fund a state tour. officials discussed insurance to cover possible losses and potential games in larger cities.
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Church
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Fleming
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Basketball Briefs from Intermediate League Organizes Season
Five clubs form the league and each week team dues will fund a season end banquet. Butler girls begin organizing for basketball with games against Knickerbocker and Earlhamitees. Butler five to face Y M C A first team on Saturday. selection Thursday.
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Knickerbocker School
Earlhamitees
Schaefer Dominates Madison Square Billiard Showdown
Jacob Schaefer, the billiard wizard, dazzled spectators at Madison Square on Tuesday night by defeating Slonnon 400 to 355 in a great tournament display.
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Jacob Schaefer
Madison Square
Slonnon
Ten-Deck Whist Feat Hits Knoxville Stage
Prof Deaderick McClung a renowned whist player in Tennessee played ten decks simultaneously in Knoxville with four opponents and others watching. He called every card from memory, unseen for a week, without missing a card. The feat surpasses rival Pillsbury chess pace yet matches no known record.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Deaderick McClung
Acard
Pillsbury
Woods wins handicap at New Orleans to start in derby
Lou Woods captured the handicap at New Orleans on Tuesday and will race in the preliminary derby Saturday. Only two favorites won at Oak Ridge Tuesday as Memphis jockey club announces evening events through March 31 with racing continuing for 21 days.
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News of the Ring Jack Beebe’s body arrives in Cincinnati
The death of boxer Jack Beebe shocks sports figures nationwide. Ollie Chill seeks a Christmas afternoon bout against a 105 pound kid. Forfeits and side bets will be arranged. Gus Gardner issues a challenge to any lightweight worldwide.
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Cincinnati
Ollie Chill
Wetching
Gus Gardner
Poorhouse Conditions Spark Urgent Calls to Tear Down
The Board of Charities describes the county poor asylum as filthy and unfit, urging immediate action. It lists inmates with mental disabilities, cites open access to the women’s department, calls for replacing staff with women, warns of imminent peril on upper floors, and faults basement fire equipment, recommending a new building and reforms.
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County Poor Asylum
Bloodied Lover Dies After Tragic Portland Killing
David Carl, 22, shot Miss Mabel Darlington, 18, at six miles west of Portland and then killed himself with two head wounds. The adopted daughter of farmer John Spahr was expected to die, as Carl’s love was rejected after a prior suicide attempt by hanging.
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Miss Darlington
Jay County
Carl
Mabel Darlington
John Spahr
Mayor and official push for better streetcar service
Mayor Bookwalter and President Megrew surveyed the E Michi San street line to press the company for improved transit. They noted long waits and a single car end of line transfer, promising action to force better reliability despite contractor disputes.
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Megrew
Board of Works
Corbett Declares He Could Defeat Jeffries Again
Jim Corbett meets old ally Mike Conley in Cincinnati and boasts that he can whip Jeffries without getting a mark if the two fighters meet again. Corbett forgets his contract momentarily during reminiscences.
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Mike Conley
Cincinnati
Corbett
Mike
Jeffries
Negro world’s fair seeks city to host exposition
The Negro World’s Fair Company based in Alabama seeks a city willing to fund and host a major exposition. President H. N. Newsome, pastor of the E M E church in Opelika, lists bishops, pastors, professors, and doctors from several states among its members.
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H. N. Newsome
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Opelika
Ala
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Atlanta
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Columbia
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Huntsville
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M. C. B. Mason
Cincinnati
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Normal
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J. H. Jones
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Pakaka
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Pettiford
Birmingham
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Thief Confesses After Framing Pastor’s Diamonds Theft
Carl C. Struble, a Calvary Episcopal Sunday school superintendent and church member, confessed to robbing the pastor Rev. Chas W. Neumann of diamonds after his conscience troubled him. He had been trusted as a model of piety.
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Carl C. Struble
Chas. W. Neumann
Young Struble
Calvary Episcopal Church
Struble
Richmond Purchases New Combination Chemical Fire Engine
Richmond announces the purchase of a combination chemical fire engine as the city endures a roller pale craze with ten clubs formed. Dr H A Buchtel former Grace M E Church pastor in Richmond now alleged arrested in Denver for cruelty to animals.
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Ind
H. A. Buchtel
Denver University
Grace M. EB
John Frick 82 Dies in Indianapolis Funeral Friday
John Frick aged 82 of 1610 Bellefontaine street died Tuesday afternoon. Born in Germany and previously living in New York and Louisville, he was among the founders of the Liederkranz and a member of the Independent Turners and German Pioneers. Funeral services are planned for Friday.
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Germany
New York
Louisville
The
Liederkranz
Turners
German Pioneers
Duel Ends In Mutual Death For Florida Naval Stores Heads
G L Powell and J B Everstreet, both prominent naval stores manufacturers, shot each other in a face to face duel in Zolfo Springs Florida on Tuesday, ending their lives. The incident, labeled by locals as a tragic pistol confrontation, underscores a deadly feud between rival business figures in the area.
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Zolfo
Fla
G. L. Powell
J. 3. Everstreet
Cigarette Fire Causes $15,000 Damage at Dance Academy
A cigarette dropped on a haircloth sofa at Constantine's dancing academy in New York's theater district Tuesday night sparked a fire. The blaze caused about $15,000 in damage and sent hundreds into a panic.
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Constantine
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