Spalding Plans Long South American Baseball Tour
Promoter A G Spalding plans a rare overseas venture for next fall and early winter. Frank BanCroft will map expenses routes and dates while Banny acts as business manager. The team will include star players from the National and American leagues and visit Buenos Ayres Rio de Janeiro Montevideo and Valparaiso, marking a historic trip for an American club.
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A. G. Spalding
South America
Frank Bancroft
Banny
Buenos Ayres
Rio de Janeiro
Montevideo
Valparaiso
United States
New Athletic Club to Stage Strong Bout
The Hoosier Athletic Club plans a Dillon vs Anderson bout in its new downtown rooms. The reorganized club promises real membership, a large gym, reading and billiard rooms, and edification for members as negotiations for the match proceed. Anderson seeks favorable terms to justify training.
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Jack Dillon
Anderson
Hoosier Athletic Club
Dillon-Anderson
Marion Club
Olsen
Dillon
Hoppe Wins Twice From Morningstar in Billiards
In Rochester on February 10 Willie Hoppe defeated Ora Morningstar twice in 18.2 billiards. Hoppe led 39 to 242 in the afternoon match, posted a 138-point run before the fourth hundred, and finished 44 to Morningstar 1. Morningstar also showed a 41 high run while Hoppe had a 68 second high run.
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Rochester
N. Y
Willie Hoppe
Ora Morningstar
Hoppe
MorningStars
Morningstar
Hoosiers Train in Cuba Ahead of Island Trip
Indiana baseball team plans a training voyage to Cuba to prepare for the upcoming games. Harry Iverson returned to Indianapolis after a two week vacation in Havens and New Orleans as the club prepares to depart for the island in two weeks seeking ideal weather and facilities.
Career of Bullet Jack Thoney on Diamond May Have Closed
The brilliant but erratic Indianapolis left fielder Jack Thoney may have played his last season with the Red Sox after a broken leg ended his 1910 campaign. Once a standout in the Eastern League and with speed and sure fielding, his uncertain arm diminished his value as he battled injuries. If his career is over, fans recall his spectacular yet flawed defense and leadership as a coach.
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Jack Thoney
Indianapolis
Rameses Ed Barrow
Washington Park
Thoney
Iad
Jack
Thones
Red Sox
Seok
Toronto
Fiis
Cincinnati
Fiat Springs
Thanes
Ure
Anyile
Genson
Giants
Speaker Profits From Outside Baseball In Fort Worth Deal
Tris Speaker of the Boston Americans says he earns outside baseball, recently making about 3000 by selling steers from his All County ranch in Fort Worth Texas. He notes he still plans to play in the American League next year and flashed a signed Boston Americans contract as proof.
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Tris Speaker
Speaker
Fort Worth
Tex
All County
The
Boston Americans
Board of Commissioners
Ohio County
Indiana
Tech
City of Rising Sun
Cass Towngshin
W. FP. Hanna
J.P. Hemphill
Tndiana
Cuban baseball heat and Hoosiers arrival stir island interest
Levinson notes Havana’s warmth rivaling June in the near future as Hoosier fans and the Cuban public anticipate the ex-Champs visit. Indianapolis and Detroit trips shape views on American baseball. Carr plans final Cuban trip instructions with Feb 26 start. Carr, Watkins, Cantillon, and Tebeau prepare for league schedules while coaches and managers discuss next season moves for Pittsburg and St. Paul.
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Cuba
Levinson
Carr
Havana
Furthey
Indianapolis
Detroit Tigers
Detroits
New York
St. Louis
Toney James
Columbus
Mike Kelley
St. Paul
Jack Flynn
Brewer
Pittsburg
Jack
Mike
Pirate
Pirates
Barney Dreyfuss
Flynn
Gossip of the boxers in training for February bouts
Joe Thomas trains for a Pittsburg match with Tony Ross slated for February 15 and aims to win as Ross holds a prior win. Bantam Johnny Conlon signs to box Jem Kendrick in New Orleans on February 19. John M. Kelly plans mid February return to America with Al Kubiak, the Michigan Giant, who fought Joe Jeannette days after leaving France. Frank Klaus and George Engle are in Pittsburg with Klaus prepping to face Stanley Ketchel, a potential upset of the Mingigan Assassin.
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Joe Thomas
Tony Ross
Pittsburg
Joe
Ross
Johnny Conlon
Jem Kendrick
England
New Orleans
John M. Kelly
America
al Kubiak
Michigan
Kubiak
Joe Jeanette
France
Frank Klaus
George Engle
Klaus
Stanley Ketchel
Mingigan
Cobb Not Invincible Declares Joe Tinker
Joe Tinker, Cub shortstop, argues Cobb’s sliding prowess and field respect in a Chicago fanning bee. He recalls Cobb in the world series and Detroit games, notes Cobb’s hard slides, calls Bill Dahlen the best slider, and claims his own runner’s rights and position.
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Joe Tinker
Cub
Chicago
TJ Cobo
Cobb
A Haseman
Frank Chance
Detroit
Bill Dahlen
Bill
Burke to Manage Fort Wayne in Central League
Jimmy Burke will manage Fort Wayne in the Central league next season with Indianapolis club assisting the transfer. Burke is fast enough for third base there and is expected to deliver a winning season by leveraging his baseball knowledge and ability to develop young players.
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Jimmy Burke
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Burke
Jimmy
Moffett Named Texas Baseball Coach
Knoxville Feb 10 Frank Moffett professional baseball player has been engaged to coach the University of Texas nine.
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TEXAS
Knoxville
Tenn
Frank Moffett
University of Texas Nine
Central League Loses Ollie Chill for Next Season
Central League will miss Ollie Chill, famed for his 1920s style hustle and wit as a popular umpire in the circuit. Reports say Chill advances to Class A with the American Association, leaving a void in the Central League’s lively one night stand atmosphere.
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Central League
Ollie Chill
Central
Chill
All Central Teade
Ollie
American Association
Dispatch
Chile
Allie
Little Act to Joe Gans Shows the Caliber of Tex Rickard
Tex Rickard arrived in New York the day before bids opened for a prize event and paid 5000 dollars by check plus 15000 dollars in cash to secure the bid. He is portrayed as a bold promoter who spends freely to win fights, including covering Battling Nelson’s extra training costs and then aiding Joe Gans with 1440 dollars when Nolan pressed for more.
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Joe Gans
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Richard
Goldfield
Willy Nolan
Nelson
Gans
Nolan
Gana
Butler No Match For Notre Dame Quintet
Butler College lost to Notre Dame 49 to 11 in Notre Dame Indiana. Between halves football players received souvenir watch fobs funded by student subscriptions. James P. Kenetick gave the presentation speech.
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Butler
Rotre Dame Quintet
Notre Dame
Ind
Butler College
James P. Kenetick
Molony
Kingsbur - Vanworth
Silver Fisher
Kingsaery Freeze
Williams
Venter
Thomars Mathews
Walst
Mackiy Ulatowski
Finnegan
Adams
Molony& Fish
Freeze
Mathews
Walsh
Uliatowski
Mackay
Kingsbury
Thomas
Barret
Vaughan
Roth
Mulligan Matchmaker Appointed Memphis Club Manager
Memphis Tenn February 10 Following the failure to raise the lid on the boxing game in Arkansas due to objections from Gov Donaghbey Andy Mulligan the Hot Springs promoter has been appointed matchmaker and manager of the Memphis Athletic club succeeding Tommy Ryan who resigned.
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Mulligan
Memphis. Tenn
Arkansas
Appointment Notice for Alta Valinetz Estate
Notice declares Louis V. appointed administrator of Alta Valinetz estate in Marion County Indiana. It states the estate is likely solvent and identifies the administrator as Louis V with filing No 9476.
Foppiano Story Prompts Old Fighter’s Reply in 1916 News
An exchange over Joe Foppiano allegedly knocking out seven opponents in one ring sparks a challenge from Tommy Miller, an "old prizefighter." Miller questions the tale and asks readers to share memories of Foppiano, Miller, or others boxing with Jack McAuliffe, hoping to settle the matter for boxing history. The letter is dated February 8, 1916, from Indianapolis.
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Joe Foppiano
Tommy Miller
Joe Fopplano
Chris
Corman
Jack McAuliffe
Tommie Miller
Foppiano
Miller
Bush holds out for higher pay with Detroit Tigers
Owen Bush, the young Detroit shortstop, says he has not signed his contract and will not do so under current terms. He claims the club is as independent as he and has heard nothing from president Navin. Bush demands a bigger raise, believes he is worth more than offered, and says he will train in San Antonio if paid accordingly.
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Bush
Detroit
Tigers
San Antonio
Tex
Owen
Indianapolis
Wagner
Deweys Use Two Men To Lead In Second Division Bowling
The Deweys narrowly held the top spot in the Independent Bowling league, fielding only two players in the second division as the Shermans pushed them with four wins in six games. The Manhattans swept the Capitals while the Centrals fell to the Pastimes. top team total went to the Deweys with 968, and Layman of the Pastimes rolled 24 as Ray of the Deweys posted 232 in his final frame.
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Deweys
Shermans
Manhattans
Capitals
Centrals
Layman
Ray
Taylor
O'Connor
Hendrks
van Lad
Johnson
Kothe
Watson
Pratt
Ingersoll
Baron
Lauter
MS/Rau
Sloan
Jis
Whitdge
Iso
Gerlach
Welch
Alexader
Chryst
Kelly
Marion Alleys
Dendys
Fuhhring
Tucker
Cottom
Sarver
Lumins
Shuffton
Patton
Wheeler
Moran
Deweys. Shermans. Hayes
Bornbrat
Conover
Lot J Johnson
Akard
Miller
Washington
Wolfe
Ralston
Weiker
Goodwin
Wycoff
Old Player Dead Quickstep Pioneer Frank Lafferty Passes
Frank B. Lafferty, 56, longtime pitcher and organizer of Wilmingtons 1871 Quickstep team, died at home from fatty degeneration of the heart. The 1873 world champions had earlier defeated Athletics Philadelphia and the Chicago club under his era and help.
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Wilmington
Del
Frank B. Lafferty
Lafferty
Athletics
Philadelphia
Chicago
Faculty Elects Captain at Hanover College
Hanover Ind Feb 1 The faculty has elected P C Voris as football captain for the coming season. Voris a junior is an all round man having played football three years and basketball He is expected to develop team leadership and on field skill for the year.
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Hanover
Ind
P. C. Voris
Voris
Geri
Old Wife of John L Sullivan Claims Him Again
Annie Bates Sullivan declares she is still legally married to boxer John L Sullivan despite reports of his marriage to another woman. She recalls his quick remarriage after a supposed Chicago divorce and says she has not received divorce papers from the court.
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John L
Annie Bates Sullivan
John J. Sullivan
John
Sullivan
Chicago
Notice of Probate Qualification for Janet Perry Estate
The undersigned Annie Howie has duly qualified as executor of the estate of Janet Perry, late of Marion County Indiana, deceased. The estate is believed to be solvent.
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Janet Perry
Marion County
Tnndiana
Annie Howie
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