Baseball Season Nears As Washington Park Fans Expect Big Changes
In five weeks Indianapolis fans will see the new season begin with training for many players in French Lick Springs. March 24 marks reporting day, with a vance guard heading to prepare the pace for late arrivals. April 1 pits Connie Mack's Athletics against the Champions, and Washington Park will look markedly different with larger stands and bleachers. The Champions, led by Carr, aim to repeat strong performances despite losing stars like Bush and Marquard, relying on new talent to fill gaps and practical management to extract work from the roster.
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Germania Hall Dancing Nights Draw City Societies
Germania Hall offers dancing on Tuesday and Saturday nights with best dancing in the city for societies and clubs. A first class bar is on the ground floor. Chris Ries at 37 S Delaware St.
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Marathon indoors shattered by First Regiment runner
Chicago February 13 Alex Thideax, for the First Regiment Athletic association, ran the amateur Marathon at the Riverview rink in 2 hours 52 minutes 51 seconds, beating the previous indoor amateur record of 2 54 45 set by Matthew Maloney.
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Free Prescription Offer For Men In Distress
An advertisement promises a free home delivered “prescription” intended to cure nervous debility lack of vigor weakly manhood and l ame back from excesses or youth folly. It claims a physician supplied formula cures without drugs and invites men to request it by mail to Dr A E Robinson 469 Lucy Ride Detroit Michigan.
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Lucy Ride
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Gotch Hackenschmidt return match eyed after European offer
In New York Frank Gotch signals readiness for a rematch with Hackenschmidt after receiving a European return match proposal. Gotch would accept fair terms, while Freddie Cole accuses Ray Bronson of bluffing and deposits $1000 with the Sun as a possible purse or weight forfeit.
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Waco Franchise Sold. Oklahoma City Wins Texas Loop Slot
The Waco baseball club franchise in the Texas league was sold to the Moist syrdicace of Oklahoma City, which will replace Waco in the Texas circuit. Oklahoma has been a member of the Western association.
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Butler captain Murray resigns from basketball team
Jones Murray, captain of the Butler college basketball team, resigns citing excessive workload. He says his duties in athletics and other lessons prevent him from continuing.
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Butlery
Anson Plans East Coast Baseball Tour This Spring
Captain Anson returns from New York and confirms an eastern trip for his team. Scheduled games include two in Philadelphia on April 7 and 8 against the Phillies and Athletics, a game in New York with the Giants on April 13, and a Newark contest with the Eastern League team on April 12 or 13.
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Little Mick Favored by Local Club to Face Freddie Cole
Local boxing scene centers on Little Mick as the club seeks a bout with the notable Freddie Cole. Negotiations focus on securing a match date and venue for a potentially significant showdown.
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Little Mick
Freddie Cole
Hayes Set to Meet Cole in March Auditorium Show
Grover Hayes, debuting injunap, beat Ray Bronson decisively at the Empire Theater and eyes a March 3 bout against Fred Cole at the Auditorium. Negotiations ongoing as Hayes, a local favorite with broad reputation, nears agreement. Cole draws big crowds, and the matchup promises a big night.
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Johnson Ready to Fight Jeffries and Burns Worldwide
Melbourne February 13 Jack Johnson sails to Sydney then Vancouver and home to Galveston. He says he will fight James J Jeffries Tommy Burns or any top opponent anywhere if offered good terms. He disputes plans to fight Stan Ketchell and aims for London music hall work with a Derby night Langford bout tentatively set.
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Gans and White to Fight Ten Rounds in March Card
New York Feb 13 Joe Gans and Jabez White signed by the National Club for a ten round bout set for March 11. Club members questioned White's readiness noting his loss to ex champion light weight Jimmy Britt four years ago and limited activity since.
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Ed Curley’s Selections at Tampa and Oakland
Ed Curley selects horses for Tampa and Oakland races. In Tampa he highlights Lucullus as the most probable winner with races featuring Deutschland and Berry Maid among others. In Oakland he lists Lady Carol motivating Berry Maid as a strong contender with Dollie Dollars and Barney Oldfield in the Fifth.
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Dayton Club Defies Abe Attell For Clean Boxing
A Dayton boxing club canceled a scheduled bout with Abe Attell and Ray Bronson rather than pay purse money upfront. The club, run by businesslike boxing enthusiasts, fought for clean sport and refused Attell’s demand for a guaranteed purse, insisting fighters earn their money in the ring. The article laments the sport’s financial manipulation and praises principled club leadership.
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Abe Attell
Ray Bronson
Dayton
Clean Sport
Marions Edge Columbias In Bowling League Action
The Marions topped the Crescents five games as the Columbias fell two to the North Sides, giving the pollbook leaders the top spot. Goodwin led Columbias with 237 and Meyer of the Marions had 236. the Marions averaged 963 for the series. In other matches the Crushers beat the Breakers, while Loaders and Holsters beat Minera and Trimmers.
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Meyer
Kerner
Crushers
Breakers
Coal Dealers’ League
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Minera
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Bater
Star Bout Near Fatal Finish At National Club
Sailor Burke knocked out Jim MacSherry in one round at the National Club in New York. MacSherry lay unconscious on the floor for about 15 minutes as doctors and handlers fought to save him, narrowly averting a fatal outcome and a boxing ban in the city.
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National Club
Sailor Burke
Jim MacSherry
MacSherry
Three Yankees Sign Contracts
Three more Yankees have joined the squad with signed contracts sent to President Frank Farrell. The players are pitcher Fred Glade shortstop Jack Knight and pitcher Walter Manning marking another addition to the roster.
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New York
Fred Glade
Jack Knight
Walter Manning
Frank Farrell
Marion and Indiana Quintets Clash Tonight
The Marion club and the Indiana University quintets meet tonight in their second showdown of the season. Both teams are in excellent condition and strengthened for the contest. The game starts at 8:45 PM with a 3 PM curtain raiser.
Earlham Outclashed as Wet Run Ends in Rout
Richmond Indiana February 13 The Wa bash college basketball team outplayed Earlham last night in a tough contest final score 51 to 3.
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Ind
Wabash College
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