No War Appears to Mr Watkins in Baseball Dispute
Indianapolis magnate Watkins resists any battle with the national baseball structure. He seeks peace and recognition for the American Association and Eastern League but rejects strong involvement in a larger fight. He warns against open war with Ban Johnson and predicts a quiet AA season despite tensions.
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110-Pound Champ Joe Thomas Brings Tommy West East
Ban Francisco reports Tommy West, a top 110-pound fighter, traveling east with Joe Thomas the welterweight champion. West, described as a dark horse, will face seasoned eastern rivals and attracts heavy betting as he builds his reputation beyond San Francisco.
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Bowling high score leaders in Retail Social league
Queisser of the Wassons topped the night with a 13 mark at Pastime Alleys. Teammate Watson followed with 2065 as Wassons and Kahns defeated the Whens and Bals-Swaine, while Ayres beat Taylora two games.
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Whens
Bals-Swaine
Kahns
Ayres
Taylora
Altman
Schmidt
Col
Wr. McCarty
Kern
Jen J. McCarty
Everson Peer
Ges Taylors
Smitha Wren
Renee
McDuff
McCabes and Shermans Tie for First in YMJ League
The McCabes and Shermans, both top teams in the YMJ League, share first place after Thursday night when the McCabes defeated the Webers in three straight games.
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McCabes
Shermans
Webers
Imperials and North-sides Split Bowling Honors
In Indianapolis league play Thursday night the Imperials and North-sides each won three games. Rabe and Peacock of the North-sides tied for high series with 224. The Antlers lost to the Teens with Bauer rolling 24 pins in his third game.
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Griffith After Patton and Cantillon Negotiations
Chicago reports Clark Griffith attempted to acquire Casey Patten from Joe Cantillon with offers of cash and players. Cantillon rejected the bid, saying Patten is too valuable to part with except for Chesbro Yeager Moriarity Doyle and additional money.
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Joe Cantillon
Foxy Griff
Case Patten
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Yeager
Doyle
Patten
Joe
Boston Signs Blaze Renewal Seals Glaze Return to Boston
Special to The Sun. Ralph Glaze former Dartmouth pitcher renewed his American League contract yesterday and left for Denver to join his family. He will finish the season with the Boston team facing St. Louis.
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Boston
Ralph Glaze
Dartmouth
Denver
St. Louis
Becketys Baseball Crew Trains With Holtman In Emeryville
Old Eagle Eye Jake Beckley sails between horse racing and baseball training at Emeryville and Ascot with Jake Holtman guiding a mixed crew. Johnny Hogan, the undefeated welterweight, joins as a notable sport figure. Beckley hopes for a return to the National League while enjoying winter prep and tales from a recent hunting trip where his plans to cook the birds backfired.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Mark Twain
Emeryville
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Beckley
Johnny Hogan
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Fielsman
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Fimson
Three deaths linked to a basketball game shock Corsica town
In Pittsburg area, Mrs Elizabeth Corbett 63 died after grief from her daughter's injury and death following a basketball game incident. Her pastor Rev Dr Frank P Britt, who had served the Corsica congregation 21 years, died next day from heart failure. The girl Sarah Bella Corbett underwent leg amputation at Allegheny General Hospital but did not survive.
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Sarah Bella Corbett
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Misa Corbett
Allegheny General Hospital
Trunter Carpett
Corsica
Manual to Play Muncie Five in South-Siders Gym
The Manual Training high school basketball team will face Muncie high school five in the South-siders gymnasium on Friday night. The Gas-Belters are strong this year and expected to push Manual to a close game. Game time is 8 o'clock. The Feb. 15 Shortridge vs Manual finale moves to Shortridge gym, not Tominsen hall.
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Gas-Belters
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Shortridge
Shortridge Gymnasium
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Ski jumping bids rise as a popular new sport emerges
The article praises ski jumping as a bold Norwegian sport gaining county interest. Ole Feira of Duluth is named American champion with a tying leap, while Gratave Bye also from Duluth has a 106 foot best. It describes equipment, course design, and safety measures including physician exams for contestants.
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Duluth
Racing at Oaklawn Brightens Amid Hot Springs Turbulence
Hot Springs crowd doubles attendance as Oaklawn Park hosts a lively racing day. Prospects improve for Amis Dill, with experts predicting its defeat unlikely this legislative term. The Arkansas house faces a second hearing today in Little Rock, shaping the anti racing bill's fate.
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Little Hook
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Indian wrestler Mon Tour forfeits over Sandow in Marion match
In Marion Ohio on February 8 the wrestling bout ended with Mon Tour winning by forfeit from rival Chicago Sandow after 30 minutes on the mat. Sandow charged dirty tactics and quit, shocking the small attentive crowd that had favored him.
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Mon Tour
Chicago
Sandow
Comiskey Era First Basemen Ranked by Tim Murnane
A Chicago and New York expert panel led by Tim Murnane names Tenney Chase Davis Chance and Donohue as top first basemen. Chase praised for fielding and confidence, Donohue lauded as the artist with electrifying plays.
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New York
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Athletics
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Donohue
Chicago
Charley Comiskey
St. Louis Browns
Tenney
Custodian Named for Terry McGovern Benefit Funds
William Grossman chosen custodian of funds raised for former featherweight champion Terry McGovern and his family. Total may reach 15,000 with outstanding amounts due. Income to be invested for family support. Sam Harris and Joe Humphreys report Madison Square Garden benefit net 12,292.67 after expenses from 16,581.76 receipts.
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Willam Growman
Terry McGovern
Grossman
Sam Harris
Joe Humphreys
Madison Square Garden
Short Cut Across Ocean Telegraphs via New York
The London Globe reports a new telegram shortcut using New York as an interstate hub between London and Paris and Berlin. Messages arrive at an agreed New York address and are then routed to Europe, saving about six hours due to time differences and lower European wire congestion in London forenoon, though at higher cost.
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Paris
Berlin
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Beville's Actions Stir Griff In Close Baseball Tale
The piece recounts Beville a sharp thinker in baseball and his clash with Griffiths. It describes Beville's bold plays on the milwaukee trip causing near crisis as Neville chases and Beville pursues the ball, influencing a high tension moment on the bases.
Tenney Engages Rooms for Team Training Trip
Boston Nationals manager Fred Yennmey arranged hotel accommodations in Indianapolis for the team’s March travel to southern training camps. Players will gather there March S before departing to French Lick Springs for extended stay while the Pirates camp at West Beuden.
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Madden on new race betting law in Kentucky turf
John E Madden of Hamburg Place argues the recent measure against betting on races is overemphasized and could prove beneficial. He says it targets bookmakers, not horse races, and while bookmaker revenue will drop, track profits may stabilize with gate earnings.
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John E. Madden
Hamburg Place
Termessen
Harvard Star on Operating Table
Harvard star Harry Kersberg, Harvard's key right guard, plans knee surgery to remove a floating cartilage from an injury suffered in the November game with Dartmouth. He sat out the Yale game but played in New Haven, with recovery uncertain.
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Dartmouth
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New Haven
Frank Marr
Kersberg
Umpire Signaling System Considered for World Series
New York reports that following precedents set by officials in both leagues, umpires O Loughlin and Joe Stone may be instructed to signal balls and strikes with arm raises. The plan reportedly worked well in the fall series, pleasing spectators and aiding accuracy. A joint rules committee meeting in February is expected to address adoption.
Sportlets Preview of 1908 Baseball and Tennis Trends
Seientists link vlod feet and interection ity. Jack Rhea breaks the rule. Ty Cobb vows to act like a man at the season start. Rube Waddell's contract hides anti fishing clause. Giants train in Newers land, thistles expected at opener. Jake Stahl remains a Cantilion puzzler, choosing Boston home. Zion City cancels a game with Chicago over a postgame dance ad. English women lawn tennis stars seek a U S tour next season.
Chicago New York Electric Air Line Railroad Stock
The stock of the Chicago New York Electric Air Line Railroad is selling at 35 dollars per share of par value 100. This price is touted as an unprecedented investment opportunity. Full information will be sent upon request.
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Mitchell Club Builds Boxing Core Around Jack Morgan
The Mitchell Club in Indianapolis trains embryonic pugilists and has grown rapidly. Members praise Jack Morgan as a rising welterweight, citing his victories over Eddis Stern and other bouts as proof of his talent. Morgan, Cooley, and Murphy train at the Mitchell club for upcoming matches before the local athletic club. Other members include Johnny Mickels, Kid Meyers, Eddie For, Kid Aggie, Kid Bepley, and Jack Gorman.
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Adjusting Salaries for Township Trustees
A bill faces progress to pay township trustees a salary instead of per diem. Representative Zook of Goshen weighs a fixed scale tied to county population. The plan seeks uniform pay amid varied duties in townships with and without cities.
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Goshen
Johnson to be tried out of Pater Felix statement
Jack Johnson is set for an out of Pater Felix matchup described as a trial, with him billed as a giant colored heavyweight of Australia. If he secures a win, he is promised a bout with Squires, signaling a potential advancement in his career.
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Pater Felix
Australia
Johnson
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