Umpires to Confer With Chivington Ahead of Season
President Tom Chivington of the American Association summons umpires to a conference on April 10 as a prelude to the season opening April 13. The meeting will discuss new rules granting more field authority and stricter player conduct, while protecting players' rights. Ollie Chill, Indianapolis, among six, notes Umpire and training ideas, including conditioning and liver reduction theories, as part of the broader discussion on umpire conduct and ballplayer fitness.
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Tom Chivington
American Association
A. A
Chivington
Harry Levinson
O’brien
Chio
Ollie Chill
Indianapolis
Indiana Bowling Association organized in Marion club
The Indiana Bowling Association formed by clubs from Indianapolis Fort Wayne Richmond Marion Peru Frankfort and others aims to stage a large state tournament April 3 to 9. Mel C Innox elected president with Ora Tonke first vice president E Johnson second vice president A G Kingman secretary Thomas J Carter treasurer. Executive committee named and constitution draft committee appointed. Entries close March 4 with a $2 per man fee and $1 club dues. 15 percent of entrance money set aside for prizes.
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Indiana Bowling Association
Indiana
Marion
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Richmond
Peru
Frankfort
Hammond
Decatur
Lawrenceburg
Terre Haute
New Albany
Mel C. Innox
Marion Club
Ora Tonke
E. Johnson
A. G. Kingman
Central Union Bowling League
Thomas J. Carter
Mndianapolis
F. B. Hackard
W. H. Runge
W. Southworth
Lafayette
R. A. Behnelle
South Bend
E. H. Meyer
B. O. Manchester
R. H. Bryson
A. E. Ingersoll
Giants Captain J J McGraw Declines Game Limit Debate
J J McGraw, captain of the New York Giants, a National League leader, refuses to engage in the dispute over whether 164 or 168 games should be played this season. He states players should not express opinions and simply play the games scheduled.
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J. J. M’graw
NEW York Baseball Club
M’graw
Chicago Sale Ships Patchen Wilkes Trotters to Auction
Thirty four young trotters from W. E. D. Stokes Patchen Wilkes stock farm were shipped from Lexington Kentucky to Chicago yesterday. Superintendent Ed Willis led the group bound for the Chicago Horse Sale at Dexter Park Pavilion Union Greckyards. The consignments include thirty two yearlings and two older horses.
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Chicago
Lexingson, Ky
W. E. D. Stokes
Patchen Wilkes
Shippa
Ed Willis
Chicago Horse Sale Company
Dexter Park
Union Greckyards
Kevens Set Meeting At 515 Ard Street Tomorrow Evening
A notice states the Kevens will hold a meeting at 515 Ard Street tomorrow evening and lists players to be spent including Roy Bell M McCarty W Loo wer H Cook C Rivers C Hess R ess C Lull A Lull E Galore R Kess I Strawl G Stilz C Weach and H Faucett for games address Faucett 515 Lord effect.
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Kevens
Ard Street
Roy Bell
M. McCarty
W. Loower
H. Cook
C. Rivers
C. Hess
R.ess
C. Lull
A. Lull
E. Galore
R. Kess
I. Strawl
G. Stilz
C. Weach
H. Faucett
Faucett
Lord
Corbett Ships to Jeffries Camp for July 4 Bout
James J. Corbett, former world champion, will quit vaudeville this week to trek to Jeffries training camp. He heads a trainers’ retinue for the July 4 clash with Jack Johnson, confident in Jeffries’s regained speed and strength to win the bout.
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James J. Corbett
Colonial
Jeffries
Pugilist
Jack Johnson
Corbett
James J
Ring
Jeff
Weston’s Whereabouts Followed After Long Walk
Albuquerque dispatch reports Wraten completed a 43 mile walk on Saturday then walked from Canyon Diablo to Sunshine to rest. He plans to depart at daybreak for Winslow as a milgr ant.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Wraten
Canyon Diablo
Sunshine
Winslow
Cooley Returns From Cleveland Match Plan
Jimmy Cooley arrived back yesterday from Cleveland Ohio where he was to meet Phil Brock the Cleveland lightweight in a planned March 8 bout that could not be arranged.
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Jimmy Cooley
Cleveland. O
Phil Brock
Cleveland
Jeffries Fight Stories Delayed To Tomorrow
The Jeffries series fight reports move to tomorrow due to space limits. Readers are urged to follow the forthcoming installments of this week’s fights, which are highlighted as especially engaging for fans.
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Jeffries
Coleraine Ski Meet Features Long Jumps and Winners
In Duluth on February 21, about 6,000 spectators watched Andershaugen of Chingewa Falls win the feature events at the Coleraine ski tournament. Oscar Gunderson of Chippewa Falls claimed another prize as the longest standing jump reached 117 feet by Anderstaugan. A head wind limited lengths, while Barney Pity of Coleraine impressed with a 119 foot exhibition jump beating professional marks. The next National Ski Association tournament will be at Chippewa Falls.
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Duluth
Minn
Coleraine
Andershaugen
Chingewa Falls
Oscar Gunderson
Sword Peace
Anderstaugan
Barney Pity
National Ski Association
Chippewa Falls
Week of Sports Card Packed With Fights And Meets
A dense listing of boxing bouts across major cities from Monday through Saturday, featuring Abe Attell, Kid Bolivar, and Eddie Walsh among many others. Also notes on Philadelphia bouts, turf meetings in Chicago, wrestling events in Denver and Chicago, and various regional matchups and dates.
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New York
Patsy Kline
Biz Mackey
Eddie Walsh
Harry Scroggs
Cleveland
Kid Bolivar
Paul Woehler
Ac Troy
N. Y
Abe Attell
Harry
Mexsfhis
Leo Kelly
Frankie Ite
Goa
San Francisco
Battling Welson
Ad Wolgast
Aepa
Ree Biante Attell
Frank Oer
Cheyenne
Wyo
Sam Langford
Chicago
Gene Knugler
Eddie Ta Adoesburg
John Kilbane
Jim Walsh
AY Boston
Ray Bronson
Matty Paldwin
A. Boston
Billy Shevlin
Tom Bergin
VT Niewport
Frank Beck
Eddie Kemmedy
Buffalo
Jim Clabby
Young Ote
Pat Moore
Boyo Lingcoll
Denver
Dr. Roller
Stem. Zovezke
Grand Rapids, Mich
Kare Alberg
Stan. Zbyszko
Kentucky buyers purchase yearling at auction sale
James Wetherill of Cruickston farm Galt Ontario William Hammell and Jonny W. Davie Toronto and Berlin auctioneer left Louisville after week at Kentucky Sales Company auction Wetherill bought no lot but paid 2200 for the yearling Count Laschkoff from Madam Thompson by Guy Wilkes and Peter the Great cross.
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Lexington
James Wetherill
Katherine L. Wilks
Cruickston Farm
Galt
Ont
Wheliam Hammell
Toronto
Jonny W. Davie
Berlin
Kentucky
Wetherill
Fatchen Wilkes’ Farm
Count Laschkoff
Peter the Great
Madam Thompson
Guy Wilkes
Chicago 15 Megca Horse Sale Opens in Nile
Horse men gather as Great Western Circuit stewards meet at La Salle hotel and Illinois Valley Circuit reps convene. Stockyards horse sale starts afternoon, banquet at night, with Grattan Farm dispersal as feature. Weeklong sale promises high quality trotters and pacers, including Grattan line, Patchen Wilkes stock, and mares from top runners.
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Chicago
Nile
la Salle Hotel
Grattan Farm
F. E. Marsh
Solon Grattan
Nickell Grattan
Richard Grattan
Paul
Trotters Grattan Boy
Jenny Grattan
Patchen Wilkes Farm
Peter the Great
Declarations Due Today For Brooklyn Handicaps
New York Feb 21 declaration due under Brooklyn Suburban and Brighton Handicaps. Most handicapped horses will remain in the three big races barring health or accident. Strongest horses mostly stay at home stables this season, working in paddocks or straw beds, making outcome speculation rely on last fall form.
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New York
Brooklyn
Brighton
California
New Orleans
Indianapolis Merits Return for Sixth Season
The Indianapolis Merits will field a squad for their sixth season next spring with about 20 players. All return except Eddie Miller who will trial with Booneville Central league. Manager W. Bell and Captain F. B. Now anticipate a full roster.
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Indianapolis
Eddie Miller
Booneville
W. Bell
F. B
Bronsor Baldwin Set For 22 Round Armory Bout
In Great Shape Bronsor of Indianspelis and Baldwin of Boston prepare for a 22 round match tonight at the Armory A A. The victor will fight Owen Moran the British fighter next.
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Gstcin
Mass
Ray Bronsor
Indianspelis
Matty Baldwin
Boston
Armory
Buck Orth Joins Indiana Managers Roster
Manager Carr announces signing of Buck Orth, long seen as the Highlanders’ top pitching and best batting pitcher. The Indiana native, a free agent, owned Lynchburg club then played briefly for New York, hitting .265 in under 15 games as a second baseman. A Danville, Indiana boy, Orth rose from Lebanon beginnings to major leagues before a Lynchburg magnate stint. If his arm is right, he’ll be a strong addition.
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Carr
Buck Orth
Indiana
New York Highlanders
Orth
Lynchburg
Highlanders
Danville
Ind
Lebanon
Watkins
Wolgast Meets Nelson Tuesday in L A Clash
Milwaukee boxer Wolgast scheduled to meet champion Battling Nelson in Los Angeles. Wolgast has beaten most contenders inferior to Nelson, making this matchup a true test for the Battler’s gloves.
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Ad Wolgast
Battling Nelson
Los Angeles
Wolgast
Nelson
New Swimming Record Set by Aleck Wickham in Sydney
Sydney February 21 Aleck Wickham of Gace swam 50 yards in 3.5 seconds to set a new world record. Wickham previously held the record at 243.6 seconds for 50 yards straightaway.
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Sydney
Aleck Wickham
Gace
Wickham
Sweeney Signs with Boston Shortstop Prospect
Boston Feb 21 Bill Sweeney from Cincinnati signed a contract to play shortstop this season for the local National League club.
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Sweeney
Boston
Bill Sweeney
Cincinnati
Historic roots and early growth of American bowling
Detroit hosts the tenth International tournament of the American Bowling Congress from February to March with over 40 teams from the United States and Canada. New York's bowling history traces from nine pins to ten pins indoors, with 1873 rules and 1895 Congress formation guiding the sport toward a unified national body and later the split with the National Bowling Association.
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National Bowling Association
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Wayne Garden
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Germany
Gas Holz
Bowlers’ Journal
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American Bowling Congress
Maine
California
Congress
Chicago
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Rochester
Madison Square Garden
Nelson Sees Woolgast Opponent Boxing Show at Frisco
In San Francisco on February 2 Eddie Smith, the referee for the Nelson Wolgast title bout, met with Wolgast to discuss ring etiquette. Bat Nelson watched sparring rounds and trained openly with partners as fans cheered, while Wolgast and Nelson prepared for Tuesday's Richmond fight under scrutiny of officials and spectators.
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Dick Wheeler
Dick Nelson
Joe Meyers
Eddie Smith
Wolgast
Richmond
Los Angeles
Reds Will Be in Fight Says Evers
New York February 21 One of the smartest players in the National League Johnny Evers of the Cubs says the Reds look strong enough to trouble the best. He expects the team that defeats the Reds to win the pennant, and fears the Reds more than any other club for another Cubs title bid.
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Leagiue
Reds
Johnny Evers
Cubs
Evers
the Waldorf
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