Hoosiers in Selection Guts Big League Draft News
The Indianapolis team dominates early drafts with 72 players selected from minors and American associations. Brooklyn and others follow with many picks from Baltimore and Albany. Names like Cromley Carr Swander Fisher and Elmer Glett surface as targets for McGraw’s Giants and other clubs through 1904–05 draft activity.
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Indianapolis
Ional
Loydon
Chicago
Cromley
Carr
Swander Fisher
de' Il
Ianapolis
Sleven
Herican Association
Elmer Glett
Spit Gull
Seaves Milwankee
Kiyo
Pennell
Milwaukee
Aloney
Mingenpolis
Goke
She Lindeman
Mit
Hoboken
Lagi Yekr
McGraw
Giants
J Gineionati Kets
St. Pauls
Baseball Draft Notes With Various Clubs and Cities
A list of players drafted or bought from numerous cities and clubs including Seattle Columbus St Paul Grand Rapids Terre Haute Denver Birmingham Tacoma Terre Haute Decatur Syracuse Syracuse Bridgeport Minneapolis Milwaukee Jersey City Springfield Manchester Toledo Waterloo Hoboken and others. Several players noted as doubtful.
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Ralph Savidge
Savannah
Smith
Charleston
C. Childs
S.C
C. Holmes
Cedar Rapids
Louie
Charles Brown
Omaha
John Butler
Kunsan City
W. 2
Campbell
Louisville
A.J. Egan
Wiliam Hallman
Louisatte
Hugh Hill
Kansas City
J. Clark
Drs Moines
Simeon T. Murch
James McGinley
Charles Bwindells
Boston
JH. Bressler
Harry R. Harley
Syracuse
Frank Hershey
Won
P. Vols
Manchester
T. M. Young
Concord
H. Sharpe
West Chester
William Biron
Wiltiexa Lautestern
Byratupe
Cincinnaty
Barry Arndt
Louiaville
Blankenship
Seattle
Abert Bridwell
Columbus
Charles W.*chech
St. Paul
Bert Farrell
Grand Rapee
Ee Feeney
Terre Haute
Arthur Hoelskocter
Denver
Ed Mindhan
Birmingham
Tacoma
Charles E. Street
Cericago
Ernest Groth
Decatur
Frank Pfeffer
Arthur Hoffman
Des Moines
Harry McChetney
E. W. Reulbach
Sedalia
Frank Schulte
Syracues
Jared Whalen
Mitchell
Roy Clark
Bridgeport
Willan Maloney
Minneapolis
Arthur Fennell
Milwaukee
Clements
Jersey City
New York
Offa Noah
Springfield
Archie Graham
Lindemann
Toledo
Hoboren
Taymond
Waterloo
Gotch Not a Fighter Special to the 8un
Humboldt la Dec 8 The report turning Mont the cast to the effect that Frank Goteh of Wedmboldt champion ented as crich van wrestler of America. In soon to start for San Francisco to commence trating with Kid McCoy for a boxing matc with Jim Jeffries re taken with several grains of salt by his friends there. They know that Franke has had a long ing for the prize ring for several years but they all know and Goteh does too that he is built for a great wrestler but not for a great Matter. Gotel in a queer position AS pres ent he is in the east where he has been wrestling handicap matches being com pelled to give heavy odds in order to get anyone to tackle him. Gotel sees that he must either be abroad or fire some other seld. He has been trying to get a match with Hacken wehmict recognized as the champion wrestler of the world and he may go in England ths winter to strange the bout.
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Humboldt
Frank Goteh
Wedmboldt
America
San Francisco
Kid McCoy
Jim Jeffries
Franke
Goteh
Gotel
East
Hacken+wehmict
England
Tug Wilsen Visits Sullivan in New York
In 1882 Madison Square Garden bout histories, Tug Wilsen the featherweight fought four rounds with John L Sullivan by repeatedly dropping after each pinch. Now in St Louis, Wilson visited Sullivan's cabin while Sullivan was away, hoping to thank the man who aided his rise in business. Wilson reportedly has a bank account while Sullivan does not.
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Wilson
Sullivan
Iepeciay
New York
Tug" Wilsen
John L. Sullivan
Pn Houle
Madison Square Garden
Caban
St. Louis
John L
Tody Wilson
Ganzel May Be Brown
New York report states first baseman John Ganzel will join the St. Louis Browns next season. Ganzel sought Grand Rapids ownership but that deal collapsed. He prefers living in the West and would welcome St Louis as his home.
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Ganzel
Brown
New York
John Ganzel
Bt. Louis Browns
Grand Rapids
St Louis
Pittsburg Pirates Plan Spring Training Change
Warney Dreyfuss will move the Pirates spring camp from Hot Springs Ark to West Baden Springs Ind to avoid heat and distractions. He says excess pity and fanfare in Hot Springs hinder focus as the team shifts to a leaner, results‑oriented prep for the race season and aims to keep players sharp.
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West Baden
Pittsburg
Dee
Pittsuirg
Warney Dreyfuss
Dwyn Nv
Ark
West Haden Springs
Ind
Asker Peerntly
Dreyfuss
Hot Springs
Barney
Ulrike
Judge Shows Leniency For Crape In Deferral
Judge Alford postponed Mhert Crape case indefinitely after neighbors note the large family and hardship. The suspect, previously arrested for drunkenness, pled to improve. wage support for dependents cited. Johnson case continued as Roy Johnson seeks witnesses in the Elisabeth Shulte death case. In police court, Mrs. Emma Linn seeks a warrant for her husband B F Linn, reportedly deserted over a year ago.
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Mhert Crape
New Bethel
Alford
Crape
Emma Linn
Virginie Hotel
B. F. Linn
Hicks Champion Mile Runner From Cambridge Club
Thomas J. Hicks of Cambridge Massachusetts is described as the world champion mile runner and a member of the Cambridge M C A. He earned the title by winning the marathon race at St Louis during the Olympic games.
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Thomas J. Hicks
Hicks
Cambridge
Mass
St. Louis
Indians Win One in Polo Clash at Danville
The Indians defeated Danville in a tense Tuesday polo game attended by about 900. Higgins and Houghton formed a strong pass and rush duo, keeping Hefferman busy for the Suckers. Fans complained of referee Lowry’s calls, while Danville’s defense struggled against Indianapolis’ quick transition and sharp shooting.
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Danville
Higgins
Houghton
Hefferman
Coggehail
O'Mara
Lowry
Indianapolis
Danville Algeiis
Daly Houghton
Campbell Wurtaugh
Cogeshall
Menard O'Hara
Jirit Back
Hardy Harper
Higetnn
Campbell
Daly
Higging
Hardy
Larner
Heffereman
Standings and Scores From Tuesday League Night
The Western and Central Leagues show Richmond Fort Wayne Marion and Lafayette amid tight action. Tuesday results include Danville 4 Danville 3 and Kokomo 1 Fort Wayne 4 with Fort Wayne goalie Sutton noted for stellar stops. Wednesday results feature Marion 7 Anderson 3 and Richmond defeating Logansport at home 2 1 with Terre Haute hosting Fort Wayne in a close 4 3 contest.
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Sentral League
Western Bleu
Danville
Muncie
T. Haute
Richmond
Lafayette
Marion
Ft. Wayne
Anderson
Kokomo
Alwoot
Logansport
Indinaplis
Indianapolis
Dan Ville
Waenaport
Fort Warne
Terrelhaute
Florood
Fort Whyne
Terre Haute
Fort Wayne
Sutton
Carnivan Wa
McGrath
Actor and Golfer Stoddart Plays Quiet 18 Hole Match
Special to the UN. J. H. Stoddart, a veteran actor and golfer, recalls an 18th green finish where both players tied on holes. Stoddart’s partner missed by an inch, prompting a lone exhale and a sharp reminder about chatter as the match ended with silence.
Fake Fight Ban Hits West End Club Card
The West End athletic club bars Abe Attell Monte Attell Johnny Regan John Reid and Thomas Smith and others over an alleged fake bout between Monte Attell and Regan dated December 15 at the West End club.
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Scritpe M’rad Telegram
T. Lowis
Mc. Dee
West Fing Athletic Club
Abe
Monte Attell
Frisco Fighting Brothers
Johnny Regan
Brooklyn Scrapper
John Reid
Regan
Thomas Smith
West End
Disastrous Racing Season Hits Major Bettors
Chicago dispatch notes a poor season for top bettors Drake Gates Yeager and others. Wheelock stands out as a clear winner amid Western winners Cash Fay Hayman and Rogers. Overall costs of racing run into millions with large expenses and mixed success for bookmakers.
Fought Hills Way to Prominence in Prize Ring
A feature recounts Jimmy Britt’s rise from rough childhood to boxing fame. He explains local conditions pushed many youths to fight, detailing humorous training moments and a doctored misdiagnosis that spurred his boxing path. The piece blends personal pride with early career anecdotes.
Liebhard Stars In No-Hit Two Game Shout
Pitcher Liebhard of Rock Island pitched two no hit shutouts last summer in the Three LT league. He was the only twirler in the circuit to achieve the feat, a rarity in the country this year. A former Indianapolis Reserves pitcher, he is young and seen as a promising star in the making.
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Liebhard
Rock Island
Indianapolis
The Winter Twirler
A fragmented poem story depicts a pitcher’s tale in a dark winter arena. The narrator recalls grueling games and vivid imagery of night bleachers, falling snow, and shifting lamp light as the pitcher speaks of past victories and losses.
International handball title clash set for January twelfth
Two handball champions Oliver Drew of Ireland and Francis Ordozgoiti of France and Spain will contest the international championship on January 12 in Tarrant's arena, Jersey City. The prize is the championship title with no stated cash award. Both players are described as perhaps the world’s fastest handballers.
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New York
Dec. S
Oliver Drew
Ireland
Francis Ordozgoiti
France
Spain
Tarrant
Arta
Jersey City
Spring sports mix in Shreveport and national notes
Connie Mack plans spring baseball in Shreveport with early March games against New Orleans, then exposure to Western league publicity. The piece notes ONeil and Crowell in umpiring and executive roles, college boxing prospects, and a broader sweep of sports figures from golf to boxing, including claims of salaries and trades and a shift toward actor-pugilist Jim Corbett.
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Connie Mack
Shreveport
Wilgo Vouth
New Orleans
Shrevevort
Hough
Magic Foot Drafts claim cures for rheumatism
Letters from numerous patients are cited praising Magic Foot Drafts as a cure for rheumatism. The ad promises a free trial for readers who mail their names, with a one dollar charge if satisfied and a book on rheumatism.
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Buffalo
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Doherty
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George Watts
Little Rock
James Wiggs
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Mat Broderick
Brooklyn
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Philadelphia
M. Doolin
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Gmahi
R. Caldwell
University of Pennsylvania
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Boone, Ja
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Onkalonia
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Wheelock
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Kia" Rogers
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BI Bradley
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Teague
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Tom Shevill
Bummier
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Tarvand
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Freer
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Taylor
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Turkett
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New Westminster
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Jackson
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