Brains and speed shape Carrs optimistic Cubs outlook
Manager Carr expresses satisfaction with his squad for the coming season. He notes Heydon’s return, an intact infield except Bush replaced by O Roarke, and Chadbourne stepping in for Coulter. He argues pace and grit built last year will drive another pennant, with Davidson and Chadbourne improving and Cook finishing strong.
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Joe Kelly
Carr
Alympet
Heydon
Jack
Bush
O'Rourke
Chadbourne
Coulter
Cook
Davidson
Baseball prospects show hopeful outlook for team
The report notes Bif Heavily and Cook regain form after a rough season. Jimmy had mixed luck last year. Carr expresses confidence in the catching and pitching staff with Glaze and Graham to replace Durham and Mar award. If needed, Sievers Slagle McCafferty and others are available.
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Jimmy
Carr
Glaze
Graham
Durham
Maraward
New York
Sievers
Slagle
McCafferty
Eagles Plan Allstar Boxing Show in April
The Eagles announce an all star boxing card for April 7 at Washington rink in Indianapolis led by ex councilman Moriarity. Four ten round bouts feature Jimmy Dunn versus Jerry Murphy and Jimmy Cooley facing Morris Bloom, plus Jack Morgan against Billy Griffith and Tommy Leewa. Purses attract top local boxers. event touted as one of the city’s best.
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Eagles
Jimmy Dunn
Jerry Murphy
Jimmy Cooley
Morris Bloom
Jack Morgan
Billy Griffith
Tommy Leewa
Andy Besenah
Moriarity
Washington Rink
Indianapolis
J. D. Moriarity
Charles Sheperkoter
Otto P. Deluse
Fletcher M. Noe
Dr. C. G. Winter
William Wickes
Pete Travis
M. J. Duffeey
T. P. Curran
Dan Smith
Fortville Drops Close Game to Battery A men
Fortville hosts Battery A men of Indianapolis and loses 2 1/2 to 3. The first half is tied 14 to 14 as the teams trade leads in a tight contest.
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Fortville
Ind
Battery A
Indianapolis
Rose Poly Beats Earlham 61 to 37 In Richmond
Rose Poly defeated Earlham 61 to 37 in Richmond on February 20. Rose Poly players led by key scorers with the win improving their standings in the conference.
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Richmond
Ind
Rose Poly
Earlham
Free Receipt For Restorative Cure For Manhood
A promotional notice promises a free prescription for "cure of great manhood and vigor" sent in a plain sealed envelope. The ad claims the doctor is a specialist and urges interested men to write to Dr. A. E. Robinson, 4069 Luce, Detroit, Mich., to receive the remedy at home with no charge.
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Himmelf
A. EB. Robinson
Luce
Detroit
Mich
DR. Stoner & CO
Ohio Street
New Champion New Rules Featherweights
Jem Driscoll of Cardiff defeated Abe Attell over ten rounds at the National Athletic Club to claim the featherweight honor. Driscoll led by the seventh round, left Attell with a cut eye and smeared nose, and argued to be the champion since the bout had no official decision.
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Tad
New York
Abe Attell
Jem Driscoll
Cardiff
Wales
Abraham
National Athletic Club
Abe
Attell
Jem
Driscoll
England
America
Owen Moran
Tom O'Rourke
Driscoll Beats Attell for Lightweight Title in Ten Round Stunner
Driscoll outboxed Attell over seven of ten rounds to claim the title, with a rapid left hand and precise right fin delivering the decisive blows. Attell showed bleeding ear and swelling, while Driscoll dominated exchanges and finished strong.
Maroons Take Game From Indiana Five
Bloomington paper reports Indiana University lost to Chicago Western champions with a 17 to 10 score. Long John Schommer and Captain Berndt led scoring for their teams while Berndt and Page impressed in defense.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Chicago
Tennessee boxing bill moves through lower house
Memphis reports that a proposed law authorizing boxed boxing tests with large gloves has cleared the lower house in Tennessee. Supporters expect friendly legislation. no fight is anticipated in the senate.
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Memphis
Tenn
Tennessee
Senate
Wick Davidson Claims Lightweights State Title for Peara
Wick Davidson manager for Lazar Peara a Persian grappler asserts the lightweight championship claim for his charge. Peara dominates the 130 to 133 pound class as the top rivalless contender in the state.
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Wick Davidson
Lazar Peara
Metropole Parlor Sends Watch Fobs to Friends
The Metropole billiard parlor in the Odd Fellows' building is distributing ornate watch fobs as keepsakes to its friends and patrons.
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Metropole Billiard Parlor
Odd Fellows’ Building
Colts, Marions, Columbias tie for first in Indianapolis league
The Marions and Columbias split first place, Nationals win two from Marions while Columbias sweep Imperials. Washingtons and North Sides tie in second divisions with four men each. Turners fall to Crescents. Nationals post high team total of 1,069 pins at Washington alleys.
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Marions
Columbias
Nationals
Imperials
Washingtons
Turners
Crescents
Washington
Ma Tions
Holiday dates in American Association events
Opening dates list matchups with cities including Columbus Louisville Toledo Indianapolis St Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City. Decoration Day and July Fourth schedules mix morning and afternoon sessions with pairings such as Indianapolis Louisville and St Paul Minneapolis. Labor Day concludes with Toledo Columbus and Kansas City Milwaukee pairings.
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Columbus
Louisville
Toledo
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Idianapolis
Compeer Cigar Firm Leases Central Union Building
Compeer Cigar company closes a ten year lease on the Central Union Telephone building at 114 10 W Maryland St and will move in after renovations. The firm will occupy about 60000 square feet to meet rising demand. President Lawrence M Crump and local manager Seymour Avery express pride in the move, noting it signals Pivot City growth and attracts capital.
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Compeer Cigar Company
Central Union Telephone
Maryland Street
Lawrence M. Crump
Seymour Avery
Sullivan Beats It In Fight To Start Evening Rumors
In New Orleans on February 20 the Sullivan Lewis ten round bout was canceled after Thompson Keyes failed to replace it. Parkview Athletic Club had guaranteed Sullivan and Lewis $500 each and confusion follows Sullivan departure. Attention focuses on Welsh Erne bout at West-side Saturday night.
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Thompson-Keyes
McGann
Parkview Athletic Club
Mike
Sullivan
Harry Lewis
Thompson and
Keyes
Sullivan-Lewis
Parkview
Lewis
Mardi Gras Speed Carnival Opens In New Orleans
New Orleans February 20 Everything is in readiness for the opening of the Mardi Gras speed carnival for automobiles which opened here Saturday. George Robertson Vanderbilt cup winner and other noted drivers including Fred J. Wagner referee Lewis Strang Ralph De Palma Robert Burman Louis Chevrolet Jimmy Riall Arthur W Greener Kid Ethelridge E F Scheifler L A Disbrow and Mrs Joan Newton Cueno are on hand to compete.
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New Orleans
George Robertson
Fairmount Park
Brighton
Fred J. Wagner
Lewis Strang
Ralph de Palma
Robert Burman
Louis Chevrolet
Jimmy Riall
Arthur W. Greener
Kid” Ethelridge
E. F. Scheifler
L. A. Disbrow
Joan Newton Cueno
Olson Defeats Prindle in Two Falls at Evansville Meet
Charley Olson of Indianapolis pinned Frank Prindle in two straight falls at the Evansville event last night in a catch-as-catch-can match.
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Evansville
Ind
Charley Olson
Indianapolis
Frank Prindle
Dr Roller to Fight Boomer Weeks in Spokane Bout
Spokane announces a four round boxing match on February 26 featuring Dr B F Roller against Boomer Weeks the Spokane Fireman. Weeks represents Spokane and will box in his home city with Roller as the challenger.
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DR. Roller
Spokane
Wash
B. F. Roller
Boomer Weeks
Western Conference Allows Seven Football Games
The Western Conference voted by mail to permit seven football games. Coach Stagg of Chicago announced the schedule including Northwestern Purdue Indiana Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois and Cornell.
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Chicago
Western College Conference
Stagg
University of Chicago
Northwestern
Purdue
Indiana
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Ketchel Johnson Heavyweight Title Fight Planned
Chicago February 2 The next world heavyweight title bout will pair Jack Johnson with Stanley Ketchel. Willus Britt, Ketchel’s manager, arrived to discuss terms with promoter Jim Coffroth. Johnson and Fitzpatrick are en route to America to meet Ketchel and likely sign articles. The bout could be set within two months after Ketchel fights Philadelphia Jack O'Brien.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Stanley Ketchel
Colma
Cal
Britt
Ketchel
Coffroth
Johnson
O'Brien
Osman Aims at Empire Showdown With 10 Meet Winner
Bob Osman the big Turk wrestler faces Frank Prindle at the Empire tonight. If he wins he plans to challenge the Olson Pardello bout winner next Wednesday. Osman has met Olson before and is regarded as fast and hard to beat, a favorite over Prindle in their clash.
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Bob Osman
Empire
Frank Prindle
Olson- Pardello
the Empire
Osman
Olson
Pardello
Prindle
Jerry Murphy Defies Indiana Lightweight Claim and Fares in Ring
Plumber and boxer Jerry Murphy challenges local claims to the Indiana lightweight title. He recalls being regarded as a former lightweight champion and calls for a fair contest at the proper weight. Murphy praises gameness, recounts a fierce bout with Greek Jimmy Ryan where he overcame a bad cut to win a decision.
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Indianapolis
Jerry
Indiana
Bronson
Jeremiah
Murphy
Jack Binns
W. J. Freaney
Jimmy” Ryan
Mr. Murphy
James Ryan
Beeve
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