Chance Adds Strength to His World Champion Troupe
Chicago reports a quiet NL schedule ratification with no major deals. The key move is Chicago's purchase of outfielder Geo Browne from Boston for 1500 dollars, designed to strengthen center field. Chance seeks a Brooklyn pitcher, eyeing Harry McIntyre, while no formal offer yet. EBbetts and Lumley discussed but no trade, Griff eyes a veteran shortstop but doubts waiver access. Stallings hints Elberfeldt likely to stay despite several bids.
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Wabash Beats DePauw In Easy Basketball Victory
Wabash College defeated DePauw University 42 to 17 in Crawfordsville Ind last night. The visitors were blanked throughout the game and never threatened.
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No More Big Purses for Tex Rickard
Goldfield promoter Tex Rickard, famed for the large purses in lightweight bets, has fallen on hard times. After a publicized Joe Gans Rattling Nelson fight, Klondykers drained his funds, $25,000 vanished, and Rickard now runs a closed shop seeking new financial backing to reopen his gambling operation.
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Washington signs Tannehill Kahoe for training camp
At Chicago meetings on February 17 Jesse Tannehill and Mike Kahoe signed with Washington and will report March 1 to join Manager Joe Cantillon for Galveston training. Weimer sought talks. Columbus eyes Ahearn while Duffy may block.
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Gotch Claims England Is Prime for Fake Falls
Joe Gregg reports Gotch says England prefers fake finishes to prize fighting with crowds eager for spectacle. He cites a six night frame involving Emil Regnier and Johnny Graham, promoted by Teddy Batley, and Bettison’s disbelief at the staged contest.
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Louisville Club Sells Pitchers to Los Angeles
Louisville announces the disposal of Outhelder and Change Pitcher deme Stovall to the Los Angeles club of the Pacific Coast league. The move reshapes the roster as teams adjust for next season.
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Ashland Notes Star Catcher Harvey Bemis Hospitalized
Ashland Massachusetts February 17 Harvey Bemis star catcher of the Cleveland club is seriously ill with pneumonia at his home here relatives have been called to his bedside.
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English Jack OBrien predicts Gans bout and more
English Jack O Brien says Joe Gans will box in Indianapolis soon and may face offers from a New York bout before considering a local club. He touts plans to pit Gans against Packy McFarland Abe Attell Cyclone Johnny Thompson and local lightweights for publicity while showing an odd mix of bravado and self praise.
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Joe Gans
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Jabez White
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Osman Challenges Prindle At Empire After Olson Bout
Bob Osman the Turk wrestler has accepted a challenge to meet Frank Prindle at the Empire next Saturday night after Olson agreed to the match. Osman previously faced Charles Olson twice last summer and now steps into a Prindle bout if he defeats Prindle first.
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Olson beats Managoff by disqualification in wrestling match
In Anderson Indiana last night Charles Olson of Indianapolis defeated Bob Managoff of Chicago by pin in 88 minutes, but Managoff fouled Olson with a strangle hold and Olson was awarded the decision.
Headaches and Neuralgia From Colds Remedy
An old advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine as a worldwide cold and grip remedy. It claims to remove the cause of headaches and neuralgia with a full name to contact, signed E. W. Grove.
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E. W. Grove
Denison Hotel Dining Offers Sunday Dinners and Music
The Denison Hotel presents American plan dining with a focus on Sunday dinners. Music is featured in the dining room, enhancing the meal experience for guests.
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Denison Hotel
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