No Chance for First Division in Top Four Says Columbus Has Penned
An Indianapolis insider close to magnates in the American Association and the majors argues Indianapolis cannot reach the first division due to difficulties in securing top majors players. He predicts Columbus already clinches the pennant and outlines how Bryce may assemble a strong outfield by bringing Jackson Jude and McCreery back, plus strong pitchers Townsend and Wicker. He cites Minneapolis led by Cantillon and Doyle’s work, Kansas City’s bid to contend under Tebeau, and Louisville’s solid start. He warns many teams look better positioned than Indianapolis to strengthen their rosters this spring.
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Left romance among Greeks in Athens tale of Sheridan
Special to The Sun New York February 14 Martin Sheridan, conqueror of the Greeks at the Athens Olympic games, won a Grecian princess with smiles but chose Manhattan over a royal romance. A gold discus statuette gift marked the near alliance and hinted at her adoration and his departure.
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Toledo to hold spring practice in Evansville grounds
Evansville Indiana February reports that the Toledo team of the American association will practice on the Evansville baseball grounds from March 18 to April 4. Several exhibition games with Central league teams will be arranged.
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Dan Patch Ready to Lower 1 55 World Record, Trainer Says
Trainer Harry C. Hersey describes Dan Patch's rapid recovery from last season and details a strict daily routine. The horse is fed on a precise schedule, groomed with bandages changed daily, exercises five to six miles, then cools with alcohol baths, bandaging, and rest.
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Kalamazoo Adopts Strict Prize Fight Ordinance
Kalamazoo Michigan on February 14 passed on first reading a harsh ordinance barring prize fighting sparring matches and boxing exhibitions with heavy penalties. Chief of Police Allen backs strict enforcement after a disgraceful incident last Wednesday when fighter Micky Foley assaulted referee C W Pickell during a six round bout between Young Sharkey and Kalamazoo Kid Fisher, sparking a chaotic free for all and a jail stay for Foley.
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Amos Rusie and the Pullman Porter Shoes Episode
Amos Rusie, then with New York, was blamed for a Pullman porter theft of shoes during a trip. The pitcher, waking in the smoking car, subdued the porter in seconds, causing injuries and a hospital stay and costing the team several hundred dollars in medical and railroad settlements.
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Oaklawn Racing to Continue Until Court Rules on Amis Bill
Oaklawn Park will keep racing despite the Amis bill awaiting a state Supreme Court decision. The track plans to use old style bookmaking until Acting Gov Moore signs the bill into law. If the law is upheld, betting will shift to Benning odds, and appeals will push the case to the Supreme Court.
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Sportlets Kid Herman to appear in ring contest Feb 24
A garbled sports column notes Kid Herman will appear in a ring contest on February 24 wearing kid gloves and ready at the first top of the wedding bells. It mentions various boxing figures, a California Jockey Club president, umpires sign issues, and upcoming squash and baseball items with several named persons and teams.
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Yale Princeton baseball dispute over game dates
Yale and Princeton clash over a third game in the series with Princeton declining to play June 18 due to training after exams. A proposed sequence would start on neutral grounds June 1 in New York, June 8 at Princeton, and June 15 at Yale, with Yale consulting a dream book before replying.
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Bouts for Eagles Show Set at Maennerchor Hall
Walter Little likely to meet Cole Williams winner after a March 6 Eagles card at Maennerchor Hall. Jerry Murphy faces Greek Jimmy Styan in ten rounds and Jack Gorman meets Kid Brown in a six round preliminary.
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Drug and Liquor Habit Cure Advertised With Guarantees
An advertisement claims a painless complete cure for drug and liquor habits at a sanitarium described as home like and strict. It promises patients pay only after satisfaction and readiness to return home, noting no home treatment is provided except for ladies. Information requested by mail.
Soldier Burns Scores Stunning Knockout in 6th Round
Baltimore reports Soldier Burns who recently left the U S Army to pursue boxing scored a surprising win by knocking out Ommy City of New York in the sixth round of a 20 round bout at the Nonpareil Athletic Club last night amid fanfare.
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M'Grath Named Referee For Yanger Morrison Bout
HOY SPRINGS Ark Feb Tine Mc Grath famed fighter handler will referee the Benny Yanger Johnny Morrison fight. Jack Curly manager of Yanger has returned from Chicago amid a dispute over match details boosting interest and bettors back the official with confidence of a hard fought contest.
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Notasulga sought by Nashville turfman for 5000
Nashville horseman Sandy Brown received a message from Sam Palmer in New Orleans offering 5000 for Brown’s two year old Notasulga. Brown did not commit but it is presumed he will consider the offer.
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Local baseball moves boost North Vernon club rosters
Springfield Ohio reports manager Heraricks has purchased the release of Clifford Deringer a shortstop from Detroit. Deringer played in the Virginia league last year and was drafted by the Tigers. Deringer’s brother an infielder also has been signed for a trial by Indianapolis.
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Old Time Giants Were Fast Team of 1880s
New York reports on the old Polo Grounds heroes Buck Ewing Mike Kelly and John Montgomery Ward and the famed pitchers Sir Timothy Keefe Mickey Welch and Cannonball Crane. It recalls their skills, records, and the 1889 World Series win over Brooklyn, with comparisons to later stars like Mathewson and Amos Rusie.
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Baseball legends of the old National baseball era detailed
The piece reviews stars like Danny Richardson and Johnny Ward, comparing second basemen and batters across teams. It highlights Ward as the best base runner and a brainsy batsman, with notes on O’Rourke Gare Tiernan Gore and Keefe Welch and where they ended up after their careers.
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Deweys Rose Stars In Elks' League Bowling
In the Elks league Rose of the Deweys delivered the best bowling performance, leading his team with precision and scoring high against rivals.
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Honey Melody Welterweight Champion of the World
A profile of William Mellody known as Honey Melody, a welterweight champion who trains at home, refuses tobacco and alcohol, and relies on his mother’s cooking. The piece notes his world class punch, comparisons to Terry McGovern, and a recent win over Lewis to reinforce his claim to the welterweight title.
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Cooley Leads Topeka As Colonel Lineup Named
Dick Cooley of Topeka is listed as the Colonels playing manager for the season. The best-of-the-team lineup includes pitchers Kenna Elliote Puttniatin Stovall Mos kiman watchmen Louis Seenan Heinie Peitz first base Dick Cooley second base Roy Brashear third base Suter Sullivan shortstop Larry Quinlan right field Dan Kerwin center field Howard Murphy left field Orville Woodruff.
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