Baseball Prospects Around the American Association
The article surveys several clubs aiming for the pennant, noting strengthened lineups in Indianapolis Milwaukee and Columbia. It discusses managers, pitchers, catchers and infield needs, with forecasts for teams like Louisville Toledo Columbus Minneapolis and Kansas City, and mentions likely arrivals and rebuilds before opening season.
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Tne
American Association
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Columbia
Charles Havener
John McCloskey
Sige
Sya Zoed
Brewers
gWith Pape Curtis
Manske
Armbruster
Manash
Randall
McCloskey
Indianapols
Hayden
Bush
Durham
Marquard
Carr
Detroit
Louisville
Jimmy Burke
Toledo
Armour
Columbus
Clymer
Joe
Minneapolis
Kansas
Tebeau
Monte Cross
St. Paul
Mike Kelley
Tiemeyer
Geter
Noonan
Laughlin
Dunlevy
Ben Myers
Jack Myers
Davis
Gehring
Flood
Leroy
Hall
Nee
Murray
Baud
Wolters
Egan
Italian lightweight Corbett defeats Goodman in ten rounds
Fred Corbett of Italy defeated Kid Goodman of Boston in a fast ten round boxing match at the Olympic Athletic association in Essington last night.
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Goodman
Philadelphia
Para
Fred Corbett
Kid Goodman
Boston
Olympics Athletic Association
Essington
The Gem Laundry Offers Family Wash and Ironing Services
Local laundry advertises family washings by the pound with rough dry and ironing of flat pieces. Includes a mobile unit slogan Try It Z?kones 167L highlighting service options.
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GEM Laundry
Murphy to Box Dunn in Ten-Round Pittsburgh Show
Jerry Murphy the local lightweight will meet Jimmy Dunn of Newcastle Pa in a ten round bout at the Auditorium at the miners convention on January 22. Murphy begins training at the Mitchell club today.
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Jerry Murphy
Jimmy Dunn
Newcastle, Pa
Miners’ Convention
Murphy
Mitchell Club
Central Indiana High School Oratorical Contest Planned
The oratorical contest for central Indiana high schools is set for April 19 with the venue to be decided by the executive board between Crawfordsville and Noblesville.
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Lebanon
Ind
Crawfordsville
Noblesville
Jeffries Back for Training Despite Saying He Won't Fight Again
Retired heavyweight champion James J. Jeffries recalls his first training day in Los Angeles. He declined a Johnson rematch, accepted a $3,000 spar offer from Wigwam theater in San Francisco, and trained at his Cypress Avenue home with a simple setup, noting the workout was arduous and his wife teased him.
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James J. Jeffries
Pugiliat
Los Angeles
Hearst News Service
Jack Johnson
Wigwam Theater
San Francisco
Cypress Avenue
Pardello Fails To Pin Prindle In Indianapolis Bout
Leo Pardello failed to pin Frank Prindle within fifteen minutes at the Empire theater last night. Pardello used rough tactics but Prindle, a strong iron worker, held his ground and challenged Pardello to another forfeiture bout tonight. Charles Olson, lightweight champion after beating Fred Beell in Chicago, will travel to Indianapolis to face Pardello Friday night.
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Leo Pardello
Empire Theater
Frank Prindle
Indianapolis
Pardello
Prindle
Iron Worker
Charles Olson
Fred Beell
Chicago
Bresnahan, Toledo Agree to Cardinals Exhibitions
Toledo announces that Roger Bresnahan has reached terms with the Toledo club for St. Louis Cardinals exhibition games on April 13 and 14 at local park. The deal outlines twospring training style contests to scout talent.
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Toledo
Roger Bresnahan
St. Louis Cardinals
Reforming matrimony trench in Illustrated Bits dialogue
A humorous caption from Illustrated Bits presents Mrs. Henpeck declaring reform of her husband and Mr. Henpeck admitting failure with a vow against further marriage. The quip emphasizes marital reform through wit and irony.
Pitcher Chappelle Leads Boston Nationals to Hot Springs Conditioning
A Boston Nationals advance guard, led by pitcher Chappelle, travels to Hot Springs Arkansas for indoor and outdoor training as part of preparations for the next season.
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Hot Springs
Memphis
Tenn
Chappelle
Boston Nationals
Ark
Ketchel Chooses Britt as New Manager
Grand Rapids on January 7 reports Willis Britt will manage middleweight champion Ketchel replacing Joe O Connor. Britt has worked to secure Ketchel and will stay in Grand Rapids through the January 15 three round sparring match with Capont.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Joe O’connor
Willis Britt
Stanley Ketchel
O’connor
Wily Willis
Britt
Grand Rapids
Ketchel
Capont
Tinker to Star in Comedy Drama Built on Baseball Feats
Chicago January 7 Joe Tinker world champion shortstop signs contract to appear in a comedy drama based on his feats on the baseball field. The note mentions Bliss Native Herbs at 255 W Washington Street.
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Chicago
Joe Tinker
Bliss Native Herbs
Washington Street
Jeffries Admits Change of Life After Johnson Victory
James J. Jeffries writes he will quit smoking and drinking and cease contacting fans about a comeback. He notes Jack Johnson’s win changed public expectations and doubts his own return, suggesting Johnson should face other heavyweights before defending the title.
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Jim Jeffries
Mr. Kipper
Jack Johnson
Burns
James J. Jeffries
Auto Racing Course Planned Near City by Fisher and Allies
Carl G. Fisher and James A. Allison lead a push for a major racing complex west of town. They have purchased 320 acres and plan more than half a million dollars in construction including a 26 mile snake like track a two mile course and a large amphitheater to keep racers in spectators view rather than patrolled.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Chicago
West Side
Frank Chance
Lake Michigan
Fuehring Stars In Independent Bowling Meet
Fuehring of the Deweys earned high marks with a 239 game in a close finish. Goodwin of the Shermans captured second with a 284 in his final turn as 21 double centuries were rolled. The Manhattans fell to the Deweys while clinging to a lead over the Anonyms. Federals took six from the E F M s and the Shermans six from the Carriers. The Anonyms and Centrals were tied for second place.
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Fuehring
Deweys
Independent
Goodwin
Shermans
Manhattans
Federals
McFarland to Battle Otto in 133-Pound Clash
Packy McFarland will fight Young Otto after Otto posted $1,000 with the New York Journal. Otto offered gate receipts to McFarland if he consents to the bout. McFarland manager Harry Gilmore Jr states terms will be fair, with a 7 percent winner’s share and a 3? percent loser’s share, and weight set at 133 pounds at 3 o’clock.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Packy McFarland
Otto
The
New York Journal
McFarland
Packy
Harry Gilmore, Jr
Sexton Becomes President of National Association
The National Board of Arbitration elected M. H. Sexton of Rock Island Illinois to succeed Pat Powers as president amid a minor league split. Dr F R Carson of South Bend Indiana was chosen to succeed Sexton on the board. A vacancy remains from Joe O Brien resignation.
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Cincinnati
National Board of Arbitration
M. H. Sexton
Rock Island
Pat Powers
National Association
Powers
Sexton
Mike Sexton
Old Western League
Rock Island Club
Board of Arbitration
F. R. Carson
South Bend
Ind
Central League
Carson
Joe O'Brien
American Association
Offer to Frank Chance Nets 6000 For Two Seasons
Danny Shay representing Stockton businessmen offered Frank Chance 6000 for two seasons with payment placed in a bank upon signing. Chance weighs the deal while awaiting Murphy's price in Chicago. California remains Chance’s preferred home if not a financial loss.
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Danny Shay
Stockton
Chance
Shay
Murphy
Chicago
Chase
California
Six athletes reinstated after AAU hearing in New York
All six athletes suspended by the Metropolitan AAU registration committee were reinstated after a hearing at Astor House. The group includes Melvin Sheppard Charles Bacon Harry Porter George Boghag Fred Bellars and James Lee from clubs Irish American NYAC and MercuryAthletic.
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New York
Metropolitan Association of the A. A. U
Astor House
Melvin Sheppard
Charles Bacon
Harry Porter
George Boghag
Irish-American Athletic Club
Fred Bellars
New York Athletic Club
James Lee
Mercury Athletic Club
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Carrie Hume Lewis
Kansas City
Mr. Coey
Gride
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Tom Murphy
Frankie
Harlem
Madden
Sullivan
James J. Corbett
Robert Fitzsimmons
John A. Johnson
Duesseldorfer
America
Paris
Britt Aa Hla
Tinker
Actor
Draggidts
Rappet
Y Express
Circoter Sant Oo
Germania Hall
Ons City
Aeris. Ries
S. Delaware St
Frederick Alisch
Marion County
William A. Alisch
Carl G. Fisher
James A. Allison
Country
Savannah
Mfarland
Young Quo
Sexton Suceeds
Dr. Carson
A. A
DR. Stoner ‘& Co
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