National leaguers seek Zimmerman in Cubs talks
President Watkins and Chicago World’s Champion chief Mr Murphy show hedging notes on loaning infielder Zimmerman to a Class A club for seasoning. Cubs president signals possible Hoosierizing and two NL clubs’ interest. Murphy claims Zimmerman is a strong hitter and fielder, with April 11 Cubs game to be boomed. Johnny Farrell named Altoona manager as Fortunes shift. Monte Cross to manage Blues in Kensae City after Philadelphia banquet.
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William Watkins
Wattie
Zimmerman
Cubs
Indianapolis
Watkins
Chance
Hoosilera
Johnny Farrell
Hugh
Altoona
Farrell
Monte Cross
Philadelphia
Kensae City
Blues
Packy McFarland Posts 500 for Nelson Fight
The Indianapolis Sun reports Packy McFarland, fresh from beating Keyes in Boston, has posted 500 with the New York Journal for a bout with Battling Nelson. Nelson welcomes the challenge and suggests a larger side bet, stating he will sign for any number of rounds if the money is posted.
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Indianapolis Sun
Los Angeles
Packy McFarland
Keyes
Boston
Battling Nelson
New York
Los Angeles Examiner
New York Journal
McFarland
Packy
Lands Victory Over Jack Landis In Parlors Contest
Lands edged Landis 150 to 152 in a defensive game at the Board of Trade parlors. Lands carried a 50 point handicap while Landis was a scratch. Landis top score 18, Lands 153. In Eli Lilly league action, the Diamonds and Liquids lost to the Cocos and Bromos with Bromos posting a high team score of 7775 and Mus ter of the Diamonds achieving 195.
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Ack Landis
Board of Trade
Landis
Diamonds
Liquids
Cocos and
Bromos
Muster
McGovern’s Rising Form and Boxing Odds
Terry McGovern shows champion pace as he faces rivals like Joe Humphries while others such as Packy McFarland threaten boxing progress. The piece notes nerves as key, mentions Dono van, Nelson, and Gans, and hints at harvests from upcoming bouts and contracts shaping careers.
Harrod's Studio Cabinet Sale On Virginia Avenue
Advertises cabinets at 2 dollars per dot from Harrod's Studio located on Virginia Avenue. Limited clarity on item specifics but promotes discounted cabinets and a storefront address.
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Harrod
Virginia Ave
Fitzgerald Beats Glover In Ten Round Bout At Ly mnsville
Willie Fitzgerald of Philadelphia defeats Billy Glover of New York in a fast ten round bout before 500 fans at the Standard A. C. in Lymansville. The match was the fastest fight seen at the club, delivering constant action.
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Providence
R. I
Willie Fitzgerald
Philadelphia
Billy Glover
New York
A. C
Lymansville
Martin's Cleverness Beats Gunther in Wind-Up Bout
Teddy Martin used superior ring craft to outpoint George Gunther in a windy Broad Way A. C. bout in Philadelphia. Gunther landed most of his punches to Martin's body in clinches, but Martin's control and defense earned the victory.
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Teddy Martin
George Gunther
Australia
Broadway A. C
Gunther
Martin
Winner Selections at Fair Grounds Track Summary
The report lists six races with top picks: Risk, Sainesaw, and FPa drone in Race One. Queen's Souvenir, Rustle, and Ethel Care in Race Two. Black Mantilla, Consistent, and French Nun in Race Three. Druid, Gambrinus, and Rappahannock in Race Four. Miss Strome, Lady Alice, and Sister Polly in Race Five. Hans, Thomas Calhoun, and Melange in Race Six. Three best bets highlighted: Risk to win Race One, Druid to win Race Four, Hans to win Race Six. CHLERY VESCE notes stomach trouble.
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Rustle
Ethel Care
Black Mantilla
Consistent
Druid
Gambrinus
Rappahannock
Miss Strome
Lady Alice
Sister Polly
Hans
Thomas Calhoun
Melange
Murphy Letter on Zimmerman and Indianapolis Game
President Murphy writes from Chicago to Sporting Editor Joe Kelley discussing Mr. Zimmerman’s future in baseball. He notes interest from National League clubs and Mr. Chance, and backs Zimmerman as a strong, versatile player needing little seasoning. He urges promotion of the Indianapolis game on April 11 and a strong crowd for a quality matchup.
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National League Baseball Club
Masonic Temple
Joe Kelley
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jacksburg
Miss
American Association
Watkins
Chance
Zimmerman
Joe Gans Eyes Two Fights in Two Weeks
New York report says Joe Gans, famed as the ola master, visited the city in a fur coat with diamonds. He spoke little of himself and indicated interest in battles with Packy McFarland, Murphy, Johnson, and Burns, noting Burns is rough but lacks Johnson’s science. McFarland and manager Harry Gilmore arrived from Boston and said Gans could beat Packy a year from now, aiming first to beat Nelson and Murphy.
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New York
Joe Gans
Joe
Vic
Dice
Ike
Murphy Cone
McFarland
Corbett
Goovern
Murphy
Peckey
Johnson
Burns
Backy McFarland
Harry Gilmore
Boston
Longacre
Gans
Packy
Gilmore
Mac
Nelson
Marions Too Glassy For Hartford Five
The Marions outpaced Hartford City 45 to 33 in a Thursday night basketball game in Hartford. Key scoring came from Wallace and Bohnstadt, with Wallace 8 field goals and Bohnstadt 6. The first half ended 25 to 12 as the Marions led throughout.
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Hartford City
Wallace
Bohnstadt
H. C
Ayres Malarkey
Hayden Bohnstadt
Montor
Emmerich
Stuart McKinney
Trentman
Malarkey
Ayres
Hayden
Monfort
Wassons Lead Retail Social League With 225 Individual Score
Watson of the Wassons posted a 225 to top the Retail Social league. Smith of Ayres was second with 218 and Stenzel of the Nationals third with 211. The Wassons also led the evening with an 862 high team score, taking two games from Summers. the Taylors won three from Strauss. the Nationals beat Ayres in two games.
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Wassons
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Ayres
Stenzel
Nationals
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Strauss
Local Hotel Bar Manager and Furnace Ad Copy
Billy Moore manages the La Tre tt e hotel bar while Rollyn Hawkins Co. advertises furnaces claiming less than a ton of coal per room for the heating season. Puro Distilled Water Co. promotes half gallon bottles and new beverage offerings with varied listing of product lines.
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Rollyn Hawkins Co
Papke Outlines Push for Middleweight Title
Chicago January 17 Bills Papke the down state middleweight star outlined a busy schedule through spring aiming to capture the undisputed middleweight championship. He will fight Walter Stanton in Boston next week then Willie Lewis in New York before a Philadelphia six rounder and a late February match with Hugo Kelly in Milwaukee. A long bout with Stanley Ketchel at Colma is planned afterward as he trains in Kewanee and Milwaukee.
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Chicago
Bill Papke
Apke
Milwaukee
Boston
Walter Stanton
Stanton
Willie Lewis
New York
Philadelphia
Papke
Kewanee
Hugo Kelly
Stanley Ketchell
Colma
Scrapper
Blackburn Assumes Bio Task With Bonner
Jack Blackburn of this city meets Jack Bonner heavyweight champion of Pennsylvania at the Industrial Boxing club in Philadelphia tonight. Bonner has fought many top boxers and holds a formidable record, while Blackburn agreed to the match to face champions who avoid him or claim scheduling obstacles.
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Jack Bonner
Pennsylvania
Industrial Boxing Club
Philadelphia
Bonner
Blackburn
Jim
Tall Timbers
Basketball Notes Preview of Y M I and Purdue Contests
The Y M I team hosts Thorton five Friday night in North Street gym as Catholics line up Leary Duffy W O Hearn Deerr Boatman T O Hearn. Purdue candidates vie for Boilermaker spots amid Indiana clashes. Indiana faces State Normal at Bloomington with Training School Independents—Avery Stark Stanton Carson Gisler Malarkey Meyers—to Ladoga Saturday. Capt. Cook faces study rule before joining the varsity.
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Leary
Duffy
W. O’hearn
Deerr
Boatman
T. O'Hearn
Purdue
Indiana
Capt. Cook
Bloomington
Independents
Ladoga
Avery
Stark
Stanton
Carson
Gisler
Malarkey
Meyers
Polo at Auditorium Nets Weekend Showdown
The Indianapolis Reserves face New Castle nolo at the Auditorium on Saturday night. A preliminary contest features two amateur teams. The Reserves also meet Logansport next Tuesday at the local rink.
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Auditorium
Indianapolis
New Castle Nolo
Logansport
One Day Cold Cure Ad Mentions Groves Signature
An old ad touts Bromo Quinine as a laxative cure claimed to end a cold in one day. It references the signature of E. W. Grove and markets a 2 percent formula. Also notes new planes 165 and up and mentions Wulschaer's.
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Wulschaer
Indianapolis Team Plans Training Trip and Roster Moves
Manager Watkins announces reporting day March 15 for Indianapolis players and a ten day training spree at French Lick Springs for the battery men. Carr to confer January 2, active work to begin March 25 at Washington Park, with plans for an elaborate score card and daily prize. Exhibition games start April 2 against the Boston Americans.
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Watkins
Washington Park
Carr
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Nzs
Boston Americans
Attell and Neil to meet in January boxing bout
San Francisco dated January 17. Eddie Kelly of Buffalo is out. Abe Attell and Frankie Neil are lined up for a six to eight round match in the last week of January in San Francisco. At the racetrack Abe accused Papa Neil of evasive talk and pressed for a fight arrangement. Neil offered to fight Attell elsewhere if needed.
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Eddie Kelly
Buffalo
Cald
Frankie Neil
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Abe
Papa Neil
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Wey
FapeeNi
Kelly
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