Indianapolis Reserves produce about 25 pro baseball prospects
The article notes that about 25 players trained with the Indianapolis Reserves under Andy Reinhardt are signed or reserved by professional teams. It names Glenn Liebhardt in the major leagues with Lajoie’s Napoleons, plus numerous assignments across the Western, Cotton States, Central, and Eastern leagues, including Joplin, Houston, Shreveport, Syracuse, Evansville, Terre Haute, and more, with several players expected to travel to teams in Dallas, Toronto, Milwaukee, and Memphis, among others.
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Fadianapolis
Indianapolis
Andy Reinhardt
Glenn Liebhardt
Lajoie
Napoleons
J. Newton
Highlanders
Montreal
Monte Beville
Hina
Milwaukee
Dreyfuss Proposes Trade For Anderson In Washington
Worcester report says Barney Dreyfuss of the Pittsburgh National League team offers Beaumont and Hickman to Washington for John Anderson of Worcester and outfielder for the Washington Americans as the proposed trade for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Worcester
Mass
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburg
John Anderson
Washington Americans
Dreyfuss
Washington
Beaumont
Anderson
Hickman
Leagues Enter City Association Talks Expand Membership
The Retail Social and Retail Coal League join the City association, bringing memberships to near total. The K. F. M. league may join at the next meeting. Local bowlers hear Pittsburg may enter the 1908 tournament race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Social
Retail Coal League
City Association
Pittsburg
Exercise and Cold Plunge MUSTS for Women Bowlers
Miss Birdie Kern, 18, claimed as the world’s best woman bowler in St Louis coverage. The Sun reports her 175 average over 10 games, rival Mrs. Rosskopf of Cincinnati, and National Bowling congress plans to ensure a championship format. Kern stresses health, light training, and regular practice while detailing her routines and background. She combines bowling with tennis, gym, and piano, and offers guidance to aspiring female players.
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Birdie Kern
ST. Louis
United States
THE
SUN
the Sun
Martin Kern
John Rosskopf
Cincinnati
National Bowling Congress
Miss Kern
Tor
Buffalo in Bull Fight in Jaurez Arena
In the Jaurez arena across the Rio Grande from El Paso, a buffalo and a bull fought publicly for the first time. The crowd was the largest ever to witness the event. The buffalo won, forcing the bull to retreat, though both animals were badly battered. A picador narrowly escaped being tossed on the horns during prodding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secripps-McRae Press Association
EL Paso
Tex
Jaurez
Rio Grande
Presidents Talk About Schedules In Baseball Leagues
Four major league presidents visit Cleveland to discuss schedule alignment and avoid date conflicts. Ban Johnson of the American League and Harry Pulliam of the National League plan talks with Charley Somers hosting. Johnson may visit Sandusky to pursue a Oana P. berth. Erie also seeks a ten club league slot.
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Cleveland
Ban Johnson
Harry Co. Pulliam
Chas. Morton
O. and P
Frank Baumeister
Johnson
Sandusky
Erie
Johnson and Pulliam
Johnson and
Pulliam
Charley Somers
Imp Snowy Corrie Brood Mare Dead in Kentucky
Lexington reporting Jan. 28 notes the death of Imp Snowy Corrie a premier brood mare from James R. Keene's stud. She cost 14100 at Whitney closing sale and was half sister to None the Wiser with racing stakes wins including Bradgate Park and Halnaker Stakes.
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Lexington
Snowy Corrie
James R. Keene
Mr. Keene
W. C. Whitney
None the Wiser
Ice Cream Cones For Banquets And Receptions
A brief classified item promoting ice cream cones as suitable for banquets receptions and parties with contact shown as Old phone Main 6211.
Ebbets Helped Shape Phil Lewis Marriage Plans
Brooklyn magnate Charley Ebbets claims he nudged shortstop Phil Lewis toward marriage to boost morale for next season. A late fall talk with the president spurred Lewis to marry, with Ebbets approving a gift and an advance loan before the engagement was public. Lewis is praised for improving his outlook and expected to have a strong season.
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Brooklyn
Jan
Phil Lewis
Charley Ebbets
Phil
Jewis
Ebbets
Lewis
Wpiattsburg
Ife
Indiana Polo Fans complain of poor sportsmanship in league
Niles Ohio January 28 polo crowds condemn the Magnates of the Interstate Polo league for weak exhibitions of sportsmanship. Niles relies on two professionals Devlin and Tibbetts with amateurs Thompson Fahey and Shaw. Reports show weaker showings against Erie with strong teams and fear for the league’s future.
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Niles
Niles Five
Devlin
Tibbetts
Thompson
Fahey
Shaw
Indiana
Niles-Erie
Erie
Eric Hae O'Malley
Canavan
Farrell
McGrath
Berry
Women bowlers plan 12 hour endurance contest
The Sun reports New York January 28 women bowlers with a 160 average plan a 12 hour endurance event on Lincoln's birthday. Two woman teams will compete with reliefs allowed. Similar to recent 24 hour men’s contests, with six teams expected and cash prizes offered.
Sports Week League Scheduless Across Many Circuits
A dense list of weekly sport events across many leagues and venues. Multiple bowling leagues set schedules at City Club and Turner alleys with teams such as Lareccks National Autos Premiers and American Cans. Horse racing meets continue in New Orleans San Francisco Los Angeles with winter meetings.
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Manufacturers
Columbia
Lareccks
National Autos
Maas-Neimeyer
Atlas
Fairbanks
Jeaneys
Polks
Pairys
Turner Alleys
ELWS
Plutos
Antlers
Thirteens
Eretzela
Monarchs
Comas
Lilto-Stalnakers
Brown-Wet
New Orleans
Crescent City
Fair Grounds
San Francisco
New California
Tockey Club
Oakland
Los Angeles
Jockey Club
Ascot Park
Eastern League in Good Shape with New Leaders
Buffalo reports growing interest as Eastern League clubs appoint new managers including Joe Kelley at Toronto, Hugh Duffy at Providence and Jack Dunn at Baltimore. Notable changes also see Jersey City guided by Jon Bean and Al Buckenberger reshaping Rochester, Montreal’s Malichi Kittredge favored to excel as New York Americans supply talent. Strong sign for an improved race with Newark atop baseball centers drafting youth.
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Toronto
Joe Kelley
Maple Leafs
Lew McAllister
Buffalo
Jack Bren Hugh Duffy
Providence
Grays
Phiytr
Boston
Baltimore
Jack Dumn
Dunn
Hugh Jennings
Orioles
Jon Bean
Jersey City
al Buckenberger
Rochester
Malichi Kittredge
Montreal
New York Americans
Newark
Walter Burnham
Intercollegiate Athletic Association to standardize rules
At its annual meeting the executive committee discussed proposals to unify basketball rules and addressed professionalism in college baseball. A committee including Dr Hetherington of Missouri Prof St John of Oberlin and Dr Bevier of Rutgers will seek methods to curb professionalism and educate college athletes on amateur status.
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New York IS
Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Palmer H. Pierce
West Point
Clark W. Hetherington
University of Missouri
E. St. John
Oberlin College
Louis Bevier
Rutgers
SPORTLETTES Comiskey plans seduction of White Sox
Comiskey wants to seduce the White Sox while noting the peculiar houseboat used on a southern hunters trip. Mississippi joins the game as prize fights are overlooked. Ormond racing opens dull with little action and occasional mishaps. St Louis Cardinals seek Bob Ewing from Cincinnati. Buster Brown favored to move. Umpire Evans dodges polo balls as a referee amid practice. Atlantic steamers may carry automobiles abroad. Ohio floods submerge Cincinnati ballparks. Frank W Smith offers $100.09 for historic milling bouts. Madison crew threshold set by Ten Eyck coach. Pitcher Frank Owen’s gun misadventure noted. McGraw’s war cry resurfaces. Mathewson in peak form for next season.
Many Skaters Out At Garfield Park And Broad Cut Canal
Hundreds of skaters, men women boys and girls, used the Garfield Park ice and the Broad Cut canal from Sixteenth Street to the aqueduct Sunday. The ice is described as good enough for sport and drawing crowds away from the lake.
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Garfield Park
Broad Cut
Sixteenth-st
Aqueduct
Racing Commission Move Aims to Probe New York State
The racing agitation seeks Gov appoint a special commission with full powers to investigate New York racing. If needed, advocates push for special legislation enabling such a commission to be created and empowered by state action.
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The
Sun
New York
Gov Aaughes
Boxing Card List Spanning Cities and Shows
A multi city boxing schedule outlines bouts in Salem Boston Valley Falls Webster Lowell Newcastle Newport Alton Portland Peoria Portla Indiana and more over Monday to Saturday. Notable names include Gene Bezenah Darkey Haley Joe Jeanette Jim Jeffords and Gus Bezenah plus local show mentions and a celery vein remark.
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Cincinnati
Jae Roberts
Pudgie Martin
Salem
Mass
John Lynch
Eddie Carr
Valley Falls
R. I
Darkey Haley
al Delmont
Webster
Joe Jeanette
Jim Jeffords
Lowell
Jimmy Gardner
Jeff Dougherty
Newcastle
Jimmy Dunn
Frank Carsey
Newport
Gene Bezenah
Alton
Indianapolis License Notices for Liquor and Pool Tables
Notices from CHAS WILSON JOHN COMSTOCK and ORVILLE YANCEY applying to Marion County Indiana Board of Commissioners for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in small quantities with on premises drinking rights and pool table privileges. Applications refer to addresses on Shelby Street and North Alabama Street in Indianapolis Center township with ward numbers 16 and 7.
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Nereby
Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Indiana
Busness
Shelby Street
Hubbard Et al
Indianapolis
Chas, Wilson
Board of County Commissioners
Alabiama Street
North Alabama Street
John Comstock
State of
Alabama Street
Orville Yancey
Board of Com
Marion Counts
Marion County Power
Indianapoliis
the Auditor of
Marion
Exch
John E. M'Gaughey
John M'Gregor
John M. Mendenhall
Cyrus J. Clark
Merion County
English Avenue
City of
India Center Township
W. OH
Diana
Haners
Delaware
Kron County
N. Delaware Street
Indiana boys on Palm Beach team lineup shifts noted
Indiana players join Palm Beach team in the Least Coast League under Eddie Kolg from Vincennes. The lineup includes Queisser from Indianapolis as catcher and Sabine from Philadelphia Athletics as pitcher, with Huggins of the Reds at second base and Mitchell of Evansville at shortstop among others. Kingston runs whisky specialty. Gayety Buffet billed as best in city.
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Johnny White
Buffalo
White
Toronto
Summers
Hoosiers
Ladoga
Walter Queisser
Leavenworth
Arthur
Palm Beach
Florida
Buseball
Eddie Kolg
Vincennes
Teague
Xcolb
Queisser
Indianapolis
Dugcan
Nashville
New York Americans
Mason
Brooklyn
Chenault
Chicago Nationals
Sabine
Philadelphnia Athletics
Huggins
Reds
Lewis
Savannah
Mitchell
Evansville
Sandy MckKennan
Cincinnati
Bansick
Augusta
Engel
Newark
Dean
Feld
Cupid Scores Quick Victory In Prison Widow Plans
Denver cor reporting that welterweight Lewis knocked out Harry L in the eighth round and announced plans to marry Maude Mellenbecker of Grand Rapids. The affair ties to the Grand Rapids death of Mike Ward after a bout in which Lewis fought.
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Denver, Cor
Harry L
Rube Smith
Denver
Maude Mellenbecker
Grand Rapids
Mellenbecker
Lewis
Mike Svard
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Kapolis
Charley Hollingsworth
Joplin
Rel White
Meridian, Miss
Firestine
Houston, Tex
Jake Tomlin
John Massing
Tom Fisher
Billy Donovan
Syracuse
Jack McClelland
Charly French
McClellan
Teddy McGrew
Terre Haute
Hottentots
Canton
al Whitridge
St. Paul
Apostles
Lennon
San Antonio
Berryhill
Schissell
Eddie Wagner
Memphis
Oni Bush
Dayton
Meios
Birdie Hern
Miss Birdie Kern
University League
Raja
Sure Hatch
Terriers
Strikers
Anonyyms
Tuxedos
Side Wheelers
Ttans
Independent League
Pastime
Orecons
Royals
Columbia Alleys
Reliance
Capital
Turner Atless
Manhattans
Blue Ribbons
Washington Alleys
Centrals
Deweys
Retail Social League
Wilsons
Taylors
Ayres
Bliss-Swiins
Kahns
Indianapolia League
Weshinz Fens
Weshinz Fens Whorescents: Wriday, Columbia Alleys
Columbias
Imperials
A. A
Hugh Duffy
Phillies
N. Y
Barrows
Cupid’s
Harry Lewis
Sportlettes
Comiskey
White Sox
Mississippi
Ormond
St. Louls Cardinals
Bob Ewing
Buster Brown
Evans
Ohio River
Frank W. Smith
Spokane
Jim Jeffries
Eli Squires
Joe Gans
Battling Nelson
Honey Melody
Joe Thomas
Madison
Wis
Ten Eyck
Frank Owen
Chicago White Sox
Irs
Chicago
McGraw
Christy Mathewson
Racing Commission
Boxing
Cincinnatti
Young Roeller
the Huntington Kid
South Bend
Ind
Johnny Morrison
Morris Rauch
N. C
Suim Langford
Sailor Burk
Philadelphia
Art Simms
Sammy Smith
Haverhill
Willie Mack
Homer Jennings
Gus Be2zenah
Jack Wangdon
Charley Neary
Dave Deshler
Jack O'Keefe
Willie Fitzgerald
Indiana Boys
Kingston
Gayety Buffet
Best In the
Cupid
God
Rapids
Mike Ward
Miss Mellenbecker
Smith
Mike
Twin
Marion Country
John FE
John Mgr
John M
HJ. Huder
Wash
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