Local club misses chance to land college star
A tip to President Watkins by Majestic theater manager Reiley could have secured Bernard Reiley, nephew of Reiley and Yale freshman captain, a standout shortstop from Haverhill and Andover, who later joined Comiskey of the White Sox. Reiley, Yale student and future coach, was 6 feet tall, 180 pounds, with strong throwing and speed.
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Levey Delivers High Score of the Year in Marion Bowling
Levey of the Marions topped the Indianap lis league with a 268 game, the high score of the season. Walter Evars of the North Sides rolled 24 to take second, while Konora also placed high. The Crescents, Nationals, Turners and others posted varied results as team standings shifted and averages climbed.
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Columbias
Marions
Crescents
Nationals
Washingtons
Turners
Imperaals
Mahons
Laurels
Seven players reinstated by national baseball commission
The national baseball commission reinstates seven players Frank Smith John A Donahue G Harris White Jacob Atz Fred Olmstead L H Flene and Nick Altrock who played against Logan Square Chicago last fall. Each receives a 200 fine with 150 suspended on good behavior.
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National Baseball Commission
Frank Smith
John A. Donahue
G. Harris White
Jacob Atz
Fred Olmstead
L. H. Flene
Nick Altrock
Logan Square Club
Chicago
Indiana motorcycle races eyed by Local Club in July
The Indiana Motorcycle club seeks to stage the national races each July with Indianapolis and Chicago as contenders. The Local Club plans to hold events at the fair grounds track with J. A. Hamilton traveling to New York Sunday night to solicit offers from the national association.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
Fair Grounds
J. A. Hamilton
New York
National Association
Highland Golf Club appoints Lee Nelson as instructor
The Highland Golf Club of Indianapolis voted to appoint Lee Nelson as instructor and professional superintendent of the course. Former instructor Chanacher retired and received a life membership by unanimous vote. The club plans to spend 7500 dollars on the season.
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Indianapolis
German House
Lee Nelson
Chanacher
Nelson
Riverside Golf Club
Cincinnati Billy Griffith Fights Draw With Russell Van Horn
In Springfield Ohio the 2nd round bout between Billy Griffith of Cincinnati and Russell Van Horn of Columbus ended in a draw as declared by the referee.
Young pugilist seeks funds to compel English father to support family
Herman Spitzel, an 18 year old known as Tim Flanagan, fights for money to force his millionaire English father Adolf Spitzel to aid his mother. The Dry Dock club backs him, he aims to travel to England to pursue legal action, and he recently defeated Young Grim in a club bout.
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New York
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Herman Spitzel
Tim’ Flanagan
England
Dry Dock Club
Adolf Spitzel
Lower East Side
Adolf Spitzely
China
Young ‘Spitzer
Curley selections and prospects across three tracks
At Savannah Oakland and Los Angeles race cards list horses and favorites with most probable winners Prince of Pilsen Gilbert Rose and Woodcraft. Hot Springs reports a fast ninth round boxing bout winner While Grupp over Haddy McAndrews. Local ads note Bliss Native Herbs and costume rentals at Lin kin's.
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Savannah
Sam Clay
Anna Smith
Ray Thompson
Prince of Pilsen
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W. G. Williams
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Arthur Stillwell
Lady_Fitzherbert
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Marie Hollander
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Los Angeles
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Earl Rogers
Ivanhoe
Mary F. Lord Nelson
Lee Harrison
Winther
Hot Springs
Ark
Whlie Grupp
St. Louis
Haddy” McAndrews
Chicago
McAndrews
Dancing Tuesday and Saturday Nights Best Hall in City
The city’s top dancing venue hosts societies and clubs on Tuesday and Saturday nights. First-class venue on ground floor at CHRIS. RIES 37S Delaware Street.
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Delaware St
Tommy Ryan to Be Tutor for Fighter Papke
Chicago January 16. Rumors say Billy Papke will hire Tommy Ryan to train and manage him with Billy Quinn handling business and travel. Ryan previously shaped Jim Jeffries into a champion and could mold Papke similarly if given time and coaching.
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Fighter Papke
Chicago
Billy Papke
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Billy Quinn
Jim Jeffries
Jeff
Ryn
Papke
Ryan
Harvard Drops Navy Takes on West Point
Boston Mass January 16 Harvard has dropped the Navy and scheduled West Point for October 90. The official announcement says Harvard will not play at Annapolis while allowing a Middies visit to Cambridge is out of the question.
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Navy
West Point
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Annapolis
Packey McFarland Outpoints Dick Hyland In Ten Round Fight
Packey McFarland defeated Dick Hyland in a ten round no decision bout at the Pacific A C in Los Angeles. The fight was mostly cautious with few scoring exchanges and a faint nose bleed and cut on McFarland noted. Hyland showed persistent aggression but McFarland outboxed him to secure the clean win.
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H. MW. Walker
Los Angeles
Packey McFarland
Dick Hyland
Pacific A. C
Hyland
Grass Valley
McFarland
Chicago
McKee Named Captain of Notre Dame 199 Baseball Team
Notre Dame Indiana January 16 John McKee elected captain of the 199 baseball squad. McKee played center field last season and will graduate from the Notre Dame law department in June.
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Ind
John McKee
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Law Department of
Langford to Meet Johnson in London Bout
The next opponent for Jack Johnson will be Sam Langford in a London match. Langford is confident he can beat Johnson.
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Jack Johnson
Sam Langford
London
Lang
Ford
Johnson
Bronson Versus Cole Set For Indianapolis Showdown
Indianapolis boxing scene heats up as Freddie Cole challenges Ray Bronson for a big purse. Bronson and Cole spar in Hoosier clubs ahead of next Friday’s bout with Bobby Long meanwhile Young Saylor and W. J. Kane maneuver toward managing Cole. Bronson promises a bout to win. Cole says he can match him weight and hit harder.
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Freddie Cole
Ray Bronson
Hoosier Athletic Club
Saylor
Bobby
Bronson
Cole
Jimmy Dunn
Brown
Freddie
Young Saylor
Ray
Erne Calls Out Packey in Lightweight Challenge
Philadelphia dispatch reports young Erne the premier local lightweight posted a 500 forfeit to bind a 13 pound limit bout with Joe Gans Packey or Freddie Welch. Erne showcased top form with a win over Leach Cross while noting recent loss to Jimmy Clabby.
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Philadelphia
Fveight
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Freddie Welch
Exas
Leach Cross
Mickey
Gannon
Jimmy Clabby
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