Can' Season of the Year Shapes League Infields
Wattie targets strong men for next year's infield as major league clubs trim surplus castoffs. Many players dumped to minors will boost American Association and Eastern League rosters, with Columbus, Milwaukee, St. Paul and others drawing major league surplus to rebuild. Hoosier infield expected to feature players brought from the majors, not veterans, aiming for fresh reputations and breakout seasons.
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Dfanager Watkins
Hoosierton
Columbus Hag Alrealy
Ap Milwaukes
Cominkey
St. Paul
St. Louis Nationals
Yankee Girl Fired Ends Western Engagements
MEMPHIS Tenn Feb 2 Yankee Gul the promising two year old in C R Bulson’s string and a singer to Wood ford Clay’s Running Water has been fired which will prevent possibility for the filly keeping it by early engagements in the west as Intended by Elton The youngster cost Ellison nearly BB as much as he paid for his entire crop of other juveniles during the sales last year
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Tenn
Yankee Gul
C. R. Bulson
Woodford Clay
West
Elton
Ellison
Atlas and Laycocks Split Toss in League Play
In a Manufacturers Bowling League night, Atlas edged the Nationals by one, while Laycocks split two with Biasa Neimeyer and the Party. Commercials swept the Premiers as the field remained tight and tied.
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Atlas Any Wageoess
Ted
Laycocks
Jenneva
Atlas
Nationals
Biasa-Neimeyer
Police
Trainer Dan Morris Ships 13 Horses to Memphis for Winter Racing
Special to the Sun reports trainer Dan Morris shipped 13 horses to Memphis to prepare for nearterm racing. The string mainly consists of sevenyearold horses regarded as among the best looking fat seen here this winter. The young stock belong to various owners.
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Lexington
Dan Morris
Memphis
Negotiations Start for 16 Round Gans Bullivan Fight
In Baltimore on February 2 negotiations began for a 16 round bout between Joe Gans and Mike Twin Bullivan. Bullivan would weigh 155 pounds at 2 PM and Gans reportedly consented. The match hinges on Gans not facing Nelson Britt or McGavern. Gans seeks a better deal after a New York contract setback.
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Baltimore
Joe Gans
Mike
Twin
Tom O'Rourke
Nelson
Tuxedo Club
Philadelphia
Gans
Mexican Fighter With Sleep Producing Punch
A Bakersfield report describes a Mexican boxer Herrera with a drowsy punch and keen defense. He is noted as 16 a Mexican father and an American mother, small in stature yet agile, with a tough chest protection and a crouch that guards his face. The piece mentions his drinking preferences and travel, painting a vivid if rough portrait of the fighter.
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Brith
Terry Mo
Herrera
Maud
Herréra
Bakersfield
Cal
Ava
Tables Are Turned Game Was Rough
Marion beat leaders Indianapolis 3 in a rough contest. Bill Miller drew five fouls for Indianapolis while Arm Bannon and Harper anchored Marion’s defense. Doherty, Miller, and a late push by Cameron highlighted a tense final period. Robby Mart was fined for ball removal. Referee Arundel presided before a large crowd.
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Marion
Ind
Dmarion
Indianapolla
Indiana
BJ Miller
Bannon
Harper
Cameron
Indians
Art
Doherty
Miller
Robby Mart
Arundel
AD Polo Ecore
Indianapolis
Higeins
Hart
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Goat
AH Weseseeus Cameron
Cuntingham
Lowe
Hart Seare
Central Polo League Friday Games Feature City Matchups
Danville visits Anderson, Logansport travels to Fort Wayne, and Marion plays Laturette in Friday Polo League action.
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Anderson
Logansport
Fort Wayne
Marion
Laturette
Nolan posts his forfeit to heavyweight bout promoter
Boston manager Billy Nolan of Battling Nelson posted a 2000 stake with the Boston American editor to back the all-round bout between Nelson’s protege and Terrible Terry McGovern. The fight, set for Philadelphia on March 1, hinges on the weight and appearance terms and money will go to Stakeholder Murphy in Philadelphia by February 6.
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Battling Nelson
Terry McGovern
Philadelpha
At- Aclan
Nolan
Nelson
Murphy
Philadelphia
How O'Brien Became Jack O'Brien
Jak O'Brien began his career as a joke when a dispute over a father’s alleged shortfall led to a first bout. He adopted the name Jack O'Brien after a printer’s mistake and soon fought across the country, trimming a heavier opponent while earning travel funds.
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Nel Colina
O'Brien
Jack
Hia
Joe O'Brien
Jack O'Brien
Meing
Collins
Bouta
Race results from New Orleans and other tracks reveal multiple races
Race results from New Orleans City Park Fair Ground Emeryville and Los Angeles list numerous horses, odds, and times. Notable entries include Belle of the Bay. Belgarnon. Airship. Red Ruler. Merry Acrobat. Coruscate. Water Lake. The Ram. Rickshaw. Consuelo. Seven Full. Mintag. Iron Potentus. Cerro Santa. Royal Rogum. Silver Stocking. Tavannes. Sir Willrod. Vino. Hanchman. Moneymass with various trainers and owners across venues.
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Furlonea
Splon
Rossmond
Austin
Belgarnon
Une
Enical
Monucoder
Saliiv
Red Ruler
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Foreigner
Berry Hughes
Girard
Hennessy
Margaret Angela
Ed Grillo
Merry Acrobat
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R. F. Williams
Uime
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Hayes
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Martinmas
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Ed Sheridan
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Hanchman
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Tlie
Isr
Binth
Turlonga— Moneymass
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Patrera Grande
Revolt
Name Sought For Tongue In Anatomy Family
A family of terms for a body part tongue is discussed with proposals including Nemova and Pennsylvania Ohie and Virginian references. The text argues about popular naming and merits of a suggested term while noting unclear context.
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Pennsylvania
Navere Theleds
Hoppe Lauded, Vignaux Title Questioned in Billiards
New York report disputes Hoppe as real world champion after M Vignaux case. It explains Vignaux won 18.1 title in Paris court, Schaefer and Slosson challenged, Hoppe to defend against Schaefer and Slosson in New York April.
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Willie Hoppe
M. Vignaux
Schaefer
Hoppe
Behaefer
Vignaux
George Sutton
George Slosson
America
Louis Cure
Slossan
Vienaux
Vignaus
Cure
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Biwsefer
Sloston
de Viginaux
Generality
Honpe
Jake Schaefer
George Stosson
Stosson
Artie
Notre Dame Captain Election Result Near 1905
Special to The Sun from Notre Dame Indiana reports Robert J. Bracken of Polo Indiana won the 1905 football captaincy vote at Notre Dame over Barlow Steavoy of New York by seven votes. Bracken, who has played varsity two years, alternated at halfback and end.
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Ind
Robert J. Bracken
Polo
Barlow Steavoy
New York
Bracken
Varshy
Basketball Hard on Heart Says Physical Director
Physical Director Hughes of the Hiram house in Cleveland warns basketball strains the heart more than any indoor game. He notes the sport keeps players in constant action from start to finish with quick starts and sudden stops. He stresses that players must be in good physical condition to endure the rapid rushing, dodging and twisting on slick floors.
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Hiram House
Cleveland
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Hartford City Baseball Club Elects New Directors
The Hartford City Athletic and Amusement company has elected new directors and will vote Friday night on officers and a manager for the independent baseball team representing Hartford City this season. Talks with Jet Goar and Bosler, a former National League pitcher and his catcher, are under consideration for terms to sign them for the season.
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Pep
Hartford City Athletic and Amusement Company
The
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Jet Goar
Connersville
Boslvr
Western Golf Association to Hold Annual Meeting in Chicago
Secretary Russell Hill has called the Western Golf Association annual meeting for March 6 at 1 o clock in the Grand Pacific ballroom. Officers for the year will be elected and arrangements made for events of 196, to be played under the association’s auspices.
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Chicago
Ecretary
Ruasel Hi
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Grand Pacific Bowel
Marvel with the cue Schaefer eyes international tour
Jake Schaefer, a famed billiards figure for over 25 years, remains active despite wrist injuries and a damaged hand. He heads toward the New York international tour, following a Paris win over Louis Cure and a sensational finish in a recent match.
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Schaefer
Rey
New York
Schaffer
Cure
Tri State League Tightens Player Rules
Altoona Pennsylvania February 2 The Tri State League announces new rules barring players under major league contracts from use as jumpers by the Independent association while allowing non-signed big leaguers to still be eligible. The league president’s decisions are final and executed with similar power as the National and American leagues.
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Effentt
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Power
Polo Drives Indians in irregular schedule storm
The Indians were not scheduled Friday or Saturday as Ft Wayne visits the Auditorium for a locals contest. Marion played Anderson and Kokomo in rearranged games. Danville beat Ft Wayne 6 to 2 with Campbell star. Anderson and Kokomo losses and lineup shuffles hint at championship stakes.
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Kokomo
Suckers
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Danvilla
Jason Retieved
Astayetta
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Menard
Mercer
Farrell Signs Contract With Hoosiers Captain To Report In Shape
Johnny Farrell, captain of last year's Hoosiers, signs with manager Watkins. He vows to report in better condition than at any time last season. Farrell joined from the National League last year but underperformed, leading Bruce to move to second base. If he remains with the team, he will try to make good in the coming season.
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Hoosiers
Watkins
Farrell
National League
Nutlers
Bruce
Ife
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Toosiera
Chicago Faculties Push Two Year Football Suspend Plan
United faculties at the University of Chicago vote to suspend football for two years to reform athletics and possible acceptance of Big Nine reforms. Northwestern adopts the conference recommendations, with Joe Hunter to be replaced by graduate coaching. Notre Dame lists a Filipino student aiming for a professional baseball career.
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Chicago
Fed
University of Chicago
Midway School
Harry Pratt Judson
Footvall
Big Nine
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Senate
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Joe Hunter
Evanston
Denver
Athletic Board
Polo in Danger: Central League Face Death This Season
Polo in danger as the Central League may end after this season. Referee John Henry Moran claims polo has run its course in many Indiana cities, with Indianapolis likely to weather longer, while smaller towns tire of the sport. Moran notes baseball’s popularity and longer polo careers, and hints a major league shift may follow. Also mentions Dinner Bell Burke nickname for parliament speeches.
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Indianapolis Aese Meather
John Henry Moran
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Indiana
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Palo
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Indianapolis
Nat Min
Watkins
The
Hoosiers
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East Weymouth
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