Wheeling Bids for Surplus Hoosier Players
Wheeling of the Central league made a Monday morning bid for surplus Hoosier players. Bill Phillips, former Indianapolis pitching star and Wheeling manager, met with President Watkins and Manager Carr to discuss obtaining a player or two for His Stogie team. They vowed to consider the request, recalling old pennant battles when Phillips sparked Indianapolis while Watkins sat on the bench.
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Phillips
Ketchel To Fight Johnson Buzz At Opening Of Congress Meet
Reports from Grand Rapids and Pittsburgh outline Ketchel’s camp claiming a future clash with Jack Johnson is possible as promoters and managers discuss a ring meeting. The ninth American Bowling Congress tournament opens in Pittsburgh with 90 cities and Canada participating, offering 25280 dollars in prizes and extensive visitor events.
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Ketchel
Jack Johnson
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Jekrgon
Jim Np
Pittsburg
Dominion of
Canada
American Bowling” Congress
Aywardeik
A. L. Langtry
Chicago
A. J. Barchfield
August Herrmann
Anerican Bowling Association
Magee
Toledo
O P League Sets 126 Game Schedule
Members of the O and P league schedule committee in Youngstown decided the season will comprise 126 games and open on May 6. The panel discussed holiday games but refused to release details on the schedule or arrangements remaining confidential.
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O. and P. League
Ed-Curley's Selections At Tampa and Oakland Races
In Tampa and Oakland race cards the selections favor Canada and Miss Picnic Roberta America Rene. other nominees include Alma Malta Noiseless and Springfrog Col Bife Mertee Hooray. Expected winners vary with track conditions and jockeys, with Canada listed as likely in Tampa and Miss Picnic in Oakland.
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Pinique
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Blameless
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National League Chief Pulliam Recovers From Breakdown
Cincinnati February 2 President Pulliam of the National League lies ill at St. Neining hotel and shows slight improvement. He plans rest then return to Nashville to recover, hoping to resume duties by season open. George Cain remains with him as brother-in-law while Ruspell returns to Louisville.
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National League
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Nashville
Tyre
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New York
Ruspell
Louisville
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Mr. Pulliam
Saahville
Florida
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Beer Hors
Tombat Sinesa
Ahan
Carnival at New Orleans Ends with Poor Attendance
In New Orleans on February 22 the fiftie carnival’s Cres cent City week ended with a 20 round welterweight bout at the West Side Club between Fred Walsh and Young Erne. Fans faced disappointments as attendance was low despite good weather and heavy advertising. The fighters chose a guaranteed purse over a percentage, earning more than a typical percentage would provide.
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West Side
Fred Walsh
Erne
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Contest to Be Made on Anti racing Law
Los Angeles February 23 Directors of the Santa Anita racetrack will meet with T H Williams president of the New California Jockey club to plan continuing book making and betting next winter despite anti betting legislation. Turf interests will push to Oakland where arrests are to be forced and a test of the Walker Otis law will be made to establish points for personal betting at Santa Anita and Oakland tracks. The Los Angeles Racing association set the Santa Anita meeting to be extended to April 22.
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Los Angeles Racing Association
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Magnates Money mad Says Pulliam on Baseball Leaders
President Harry Pulliam blasts National League magnates as money mad and sentiment against the sport. He condemns their behavior, likening them to race-track owners and warns he will skip future meetings unless they change course.
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Ike Durham Bulls
College Point
Tim Sullivan
England
France
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Russia
Colonels Add Delehanty And Hogg To Lineup
Louisville reports the Colonels acquire outfielder Frank Delehanty and pitcher Bill Hogg to replace Adams and Stanley, sold last fall to the majors. Manager Stallings of the Highlanders secured waivers and sent the players to Louisville, rather than Newark.
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Bill Hogg
Colonels
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Stanley
Stallings
Highlanders
Newark
Indian wins marathon at City Park track in New Orleans
Tewanina the Carlisle Indian dominated the 20 mile Marathon at City Park track on Sunday, finishing in 2:10:54 2 5. A Mellor Jr of Yonkers held second until mile eighteen, with Forshaw of St. Louis third and Fincke of New Orleans fourth. Sidney Hatch of Chicago, lapped earlier, claimed fifth place among 24 entries.
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Tewanina
City Parks Track
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Yonkers
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Joe Forshaw
St. Louis
Leo
Britt to Fight Johnny Summers at National Sporting Club
London February 22 Johnny Summers seeks revenge as he meets Jimmy Britt in a two round bout at the National Sporting club with high stakes for the rival champions.
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London
Johnny Summers
Jimmy Britt
National Sporting Club
100 Mile Record Smashed By Clemens In Indy Race
New Orleans Mardi Gras speed carnival sees Robert Burman set a 100 mile circular track record in 1 42 39 25, beating Jap Clemens by over 11 minutes. Jimmy Ryall wrecks in the first race while Joan Cuneo breaks the women’s one mile mark in 1 01.0. Monday’s events include several five and ten mile races and a 50 mile free-for-all.
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Burman
Jap Clemens
Indianapolis
Joan Cuneo
Bobby Anderson Objects to Trade Proposals
Bobby Anderson of Indianapolis protests a trade sending him to Hannibal Missouri after the deal involving Bull Williams the Indian outfielder. He requests to stay in Marion. Local directors received signed contracts from Scanion Indianapolis Robertson Hope and Le Courtney Southport.
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Bobby” Anderson
Indianapolis
Marion Hannibal
Missouri
Williams
Hannibal
Scanion
Robertson
Hope
Courtney
Southport
A Cure For Cold In One Day Claims Laxative Pill
An advertisement promises a cure for colds in one day using LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure, and E. W. Grove's signature appears on each box. Product priced at 250.
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Denison Hotel Dining and Gem Laundry Ad Mix
The Denison Hotel advertises American plan dining with Sunday dinners and music. The Gem Laundry offers family washings rough dry by the pound with flat pieces ironed, inviting customers to try their service. Also mentions costumes and wigs for rent at Kink Fir's on 245 N Delaware Street.
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Kinkfir’s
Delaware Street
GEM Laundry
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