UOK Prospects Highlight Cook as Ty Cobb Contender
President Watkins predicts Cook will become a top outfielder this season with a relentless fighting spirit similar to Ty Cobb and Johnny McGraw. He will likely start in center or one of two outfield spots, with Siegle and Coulter unlikely to remain. Watkins touts youngsters Davidson and Schreiber as promising additions and hints at further roster changes as camp approaches.
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Bry
Joe Kelly
Watkins
Cook
Ty Cobb
Siegle
Coulter
George Hogriever
Johnny McGraw
Siegte
Jack Mayden
Rochester
Hughey Jennings
Baltimore
Boston
Ferris
Carr
Schreiber
Sage
Port Huron
South Paw
PLO Magnates to Confer Thursday
The proposed new polo league appears certain as Harry Cohen states a Thursday 2 p.m. meeting at the Imperial hotel for club owners seeking representation. William Foot reports Paris and Danville rinks in good condition with growing interest, naming a likely circuit of Indianapolis, Marion, New Castle, Danville and Paris.
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Harry Cohen
Imperial Hotel
William Foot
Paris
Danville
Mr. Cohen
Indianapolis
Marion
New Castle
Decent Burial Sought for George Dixon
In New York tributes and aid gather for George Dixon known as Little Chocolate. Terry McGovern pledges funeral expenses, Sam Langford reports $30 raised from Los Angeles, and Tom O Rourke also plans aid. Colored men and women attend Dixon’s remains, offering flowers and support.
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Terry McGovern
Sam Langford
Los Angeles
Tom O’rourke
Dixon
George Dixon
Toronto Mourns Edward Hanlon In Church Burial Service
Thousands of Toronto residents paid tribute to the late Edward Hanlon at St Andrew's church. Crowds gathered to view the athlete's face as he lay in state, with larger numbers attending the service and viewing period.
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Toronto
Ont
Edward Hanlon
St. Andrew’s Church
German Baptists Dedicate Debt Free Church
The German Baptists dedicated their new church in North Manchester Indiana yesterday, declaring it free from debt as a community milestone. The service marked a milestone for local congregation and reflected steady support from members and neighbors.
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North
Manchester
Ind
Walcott Stopped by Gardner In Boston Prize Bout
Jimmy Gardner of Lowell outboxed Joe Walcott in twelve rounds at the Armory Athletic association show in Boston. Gardner landed about 900 blows, delivering a decisive victory as the event marked the passing of the towel and the introduction of an electric fan in the ring.
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Indianapolis Sun
Boston
Jimmy Gardner
Lowell
Joe Walcott
Barbadoes
Savage
The
Armory Athletic
Armory Club
Purdue trounces State Normal in Lafayette contest
Purdue Boilermakers rout State Normal 46 to 20 in Lafayette as a new lineup debuts. Michigan and Pennsylvania agree to fall 1908 and 1909 football games. Lightbody, famed Olympian, visited DePauw where he began his athletic career. Manual and Shortridge seek strong track squads. Notre Dame shows form under Coach Maris with Scanlon Woods Dillon and others. Gandy elected captain of LSU after star Cuba game on Christmas Day.
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Michigan
Pennsylvania
Lightbody
Athens
DePauw
Manual
Shortridge
Notre Dame
Maris
Scanlon
Woods
Fish
Dillon
Burke
Heyl
Kennedy
Maloney
Gandy
Louisiana State University
University of Havana
Cuba
Prindle to Meet Mosgeller in Wrestler Bout
Howard Wiggam says Prindle, a local all round athlete, will wrestle Mosgeller, a strong man, in an Empire theater match on Wednesday after spending ten minutes with Mosgeller Tuesday night.
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Prindle
Kalamazoo Expected to Join Grand Circuit Dates
Detroit report from January 7 notes Kalamazoo, Michigan, likely to apply for Cleveland's Grand Circuit dates this year. Local business leaders support the move as a boost for the city.
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Detroit
Mich
Kalamazoo
Cleveland
SIELKEN OF LEIBERD MAKES HGH SCORE
Cincinnati report outlines 154 game baseball schedule and opening dates for N and A leagues with April 14 start and Oct 7 finish. Mentions Tommy Leach as Reds manager potential and Fred Clarke’s approval. Also notes H Sielken of Sdebers high 2H score in Commercial Bowling League with 24 pins.
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Indianapolis Sun
Cincinnati
Linton Hotel
New York
Tommy Leach
Pirates
Reds
O. K
Fred Clarke
H. Sielken
The
Sdebers
Commercial Bowling League
Milwaukee Bout Rumors Push Kelly Papke Rematch
Chicago dated report says Billy Papke and Hugo Kelly are set for a second Milwaukee clash late next month. Tom Andrews of Badger A. C. proposes 60 percent of gross receipts and seeks the Hippodrome venue with price increases, and plans to proceed with arrangements.
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Chicago
Billy Papke
Hugo Kelly
Milwaukee
Tom Andrews
The
Badger A. C
Silvey Ferretti
Kelly
Landis Beats Buskirk In Billiards Duel
Landis defeated Buskirk 200 to 135 at the Board of Trade billiard parlors on Tuesday night after a tight contest. Landis held the steadier form and produced several high runs, with his best 22 to Buskirk's 10. A rematch is set for Wednesday night between McClevey and Wilhite.
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Buskirk
Landis
Board of Trade
McClevey
Wilhite
Hoppe Dominates Cutler In 2000-Point Billiards Match
Willie Hoppe secured a decisive win over A. G. Cutler of Boston in Philadelphia. Hoppe led 1200 to 978 through the second and third games of the extended 18.2 parkline contest, advancing his 2000-point total with ease.
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Hoppe
Philadelphia
Willie Hoppe
A. G. Cutler
Boston
Indianapolis All-Star Bowling Team Heads to National Tourney
Indianapolis will send an all star bowling aggregation to the A B C tournament in Cincinnati to defend the five man championship. Eddie Baker leads a roster including Jesse Pritchett Charles Bumb Fox and Goodwin with Peacock replaced by Bumb. The group mirrors last season’s All-star Duesseldorfers with strong potential at nationals. City association plans Sunday meeting to renew enthusiasm for the national congress and set a date for Indianapolis day while delegations to the A B C aim to reflect the six oldest leagues and finish city tournament matters.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Pionship
Eddie Baker
Nationals
Baker
Galaxy of Bowling Stars
Jesse Pritchett
Charles Bumb
Fox
Federals
Goodwin
Columbias
Duesseldorfers
St. Louis
Peacock
Bumb
Buddenbaum
City Association
National Congress
Barry to fight Langford on January 14
Los Angeles reports Jim Barry, who earlier announced a change of mind, says he will fight Langford on January 14. Barry criticizes Langford’s actions and vows a fit, strong bout to knock the opponent's “black head” off. He has begun workouts at the Last-side A.C. with Joe Thomas preparing for his own bout with Jack Sullivan on January 21.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Jim Barry
Langford
Barry
A. Cc
Joe Thomas
Jack
O Briens Petition to Commission Highlights AA Demands
The American Association seeks Chicago club placement by the National Commission and proposes drafting rule changes from Class A to D. It urges reserve limits, minor league proportional caps, lowering Southern Western and Pacific Coast leagues, banning repurchase clauses, and reinstating several contract jumpers across the blacklist.
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American Association
National Commission
A. A
Chicago
Billy Campbell
Otto Detninger
Lewisville
Toledo
The
Sebring
Reisling
Owens
Hazleton
Meyer’s Chicago Scores In Local Bowling Return
Eddie Meyer, a local bowling star, returned from Chicago where he and partner Fest joined the city tourney. Meyer rolled 249, 201 and 192 while Fest posted 184, 232 and 161. Had Fest kept pace, they could have won the two man event.
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Meyer
Chicago
Eddie Meyer
Fest
Bears sweep Chestnuts and Bulls in three straight
Abe Martins and the Bears of the German House Bowling league defeated the Chestnuts and Bulls in three straight games Tuesday night. Mannfeld led with 231 for the Bears, followed by teammate F Burton with 216. strong showing by both clubs noted.
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Abe Martins
Bears
Chestnuts
Bulls
Mannfeld
F. Burton
Marion Club Five Loses To Indiana
The Marion five returned from Bloomington on Wednesday after a hard 80 to 31 defeat by Indiana, coached by Cotton Berndt. Marion’s lineup included Emerich, Wallers, Bohnstadt, King, and McKinney, with Cook and Walters starring for Indiana.
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Marion Club
Bloomington
I. U. Five
Marion
Indiana
Emerich
Cook Wallers
McCoy Bohnstadt
Rogers King
Thompson McKinney
Boyle
Cook
McCoy
Rogers
Thompson
Walters
Bohnstadt
McKinney
King
Missed
Racing Girl Miss D Vorack at Washington rink race
Miss Adelaide D Vorack The Racing Girl appeared this week at the Washington rink not the Auditorium and was defeated by Clem Walton in a half mile race timed at 1 42 She finished ahead of Fred Deits Also scheduled for Wednesday night The Racing Girl meets Claride Phelps and Derrell Walton
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Adelaide D'Vorack
Washington
Clem Walton
Pd'vorack
Fred Deits
Claride Phelps
Derrell Walton
Winers Selections in Park Track First Five Races
The list presents betting picks for six races at the Park track. Ethel Carr is favored in the first race, Pasadena is selected for the fourth, and Chief Hayes is chosen for the fifth, with other horses named in each event.
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Crry Park Track
Ethel Carr
Lime Kilns
Donaldo
Miltiades
Warner Griswell
Grenade
Sallie Preston
Higginbotham
Cooney K
Pasadena
Ellison
Dainty Belle
Hayes
Platoon
Miss Delancey
Dooiie
Belle View
John McBride
Chief Hayes
Quotation Echoes At Lafitte Hotel Bar In Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Press cites Dumley and Wiggins debating the meaning of a quotation. Dumley suggests Latin origins while Wiggins jokes about ambulance links. Belly Moore is noted at the Lafitte hotel bar in this fragmentary snippet.
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Dumley
Wiggins
Philadelphia Press
Indianapolis baseball aims with Watkins in transit
Dispatch from Chicago reports local club offered Second Baseman Zimmerman while Watkins, mum, departs Torttanaypolis on a secrecy mission. He plans to confer with baseball men to aid Indianapolis, returning in a week with information for fans. Slagle’s contract accepted. Pitcher Watter Sigs! to pitch well.
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Biuchifan
Indianapolis
Watter Sigs
Slagle
Chicago
Murphy
Cubs
Watkins
Zimmerman
Focal Club
Wattie
Y M C A Indoor Meet Planned at Tomlinson Hall
The annual indoor meeting of the Y M C A will be held in Tomlinson hall on Friday evening March 20 during college spring breaks. Events include relays distance runs jumps and weight events. Indiana colleges and several high schools will receive invitations as teams from Indianpolis area schools expected to participate.
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Tomlinson Hall
Jones
Indiana
Shortride
Manual
Sheldon
Indians
Nicoi
Purdue
Wabash Wl
Indianapolis
Depauw
Notre Dame
Butler
Y. M. Clal
Moran Heads East For Possible Featherweight Title Fights
Moran sails from San Francisco on a return bid against Abe Attell with manager Charley Harvey and trainer Alf Wicks. He holds two match offers and will perform in New York venues with Wicks as sparring partner. Meanwhile Toledo plans two games against Fort Wayne led by Jack Hendricks on April 4 and 5.
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Moran
San Francisco
Honoes
Abe Attell
Owen Moran
New York
Charley Harvey
Alf Wicks
Cannington
London
Morin
Wicki
Toledo
Fort Wayne
Jack Hendricks
Fort Warne
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Harry Buskirk
O’brien
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