Hoosiers Eye Raftis Return as Third Baseman
Coach Billy Clymer plans Raftis to rejoin the Senators as a potential third baseman amid debate over his fielding range. Once loaned from the Ohio-Penn league, Raftis impressed with power and hitting, though critics noted limited coverage. Also returning from Columbus, Nick Kahl gains form as McCreery and Friel vie for infield spots. 1907 Senators aim for stronger Hoosier presence.
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Oinbus
Senators
Billy Clymer
Billy Friel
Raftis
Indianapolis
Columbus
Wattie
Lancaster
O. P. Teague
Billy Crymer
Nick Kahl
Clymer
Hoosiers
Losng
Kahl
MccCreery
Friellso
Canton Central league signs bulk of new players
Central League manager Myers announces signings Roy Younghirod Andy Donovan and Edward Warechter for Canton. Grand Rapids adds Bert Willard and Ray Yyler from New York and Friendship. Willard stands 6 feet 4 inches and 200 pounds. Mum Werrender joins Canton next summer after a trade from Terre Haute. Wheeling hints Price was sold to Whatchir son Kas. Springfield signs W B Stevens from Tustin and Walter Wolf from the South Atlantic league.
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South Bend
Ind
Myers
Canton
Roy Younghirod
Andy Donovan
Edward Warechter
Grand Rapids
Bert Willard
Canascraga
N. Y
Ray Yyler
Friendship
Willjard
Mum Werrender
Terre Haute
The
Ted McGrew
Wheeling
Price
Whatchirson
Kas
Springfield
W. B. Stevens
Tustin
Mich
Walter Wolf
RACE WINNERS AT NEW ORLEANS
The results list shows Rubywicek and Viperine among winners with various runners like Warte Nicht and Blagg in a crowded field. Other notable entries include Matador, Agra, Van Ness, and Baibus, with multiple horses listed under McDaniel and Bilac connections.
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Rubywicek
Aubuchon
Viperine
Bilac
Dargin
J. Martin
Matador
van Dussen
Lloyd
Agra
Soressed
Generous Mike Kelly Helps Stranded Stranger in Chicago
The article recalls Mike Kelly’s kindness when he found a cold, overcoated stranger in Chicago. Kelly gave the man his own coat and money for cab fare so he could return home, after which they parted with Kelly revealing he had helped a fellow player in need without seeking details.
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Mike Kelly
Kelly
Chicago
Madison and
Dearbornsts
Mike
Eoria
Kel
Proper bowling swing for beginners expert tips
Expert advises new bowlers to avoid short jerky arm swings and extreme backswing. Use a smooth forearm pendulum like delivery with bent knees for accuracy. Speed is not essential. a slow, well aimed ball is often more effective, with faster speed coming after practice.
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Don
Giants Outfielder Donlin Threatens to Withhold Signature
New York January reports heavy hitter Mike Donlin of the Giants may refuse to sign the 1907 contract unless the club settles the doctor bills from his ankle injury last season. Donlin says he was treated by a club chosen doctor while paid during recovery and argues the club must pay those charges as he was hurt in performance of duty.
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Raftis
Watkins
Rafus
James
Athertan
Atherton
Marcan
Perry
Sun
New York
Mike Donlin
Giants
Donlin
Mike
May Fern Recovering After Pneumonia Illness
Lima Ohio January 2 The fast pacing mare May Fern owned in this city and famed for 14 wins in 15 starts on the half mile track last season has been very sick with pneumonia at the Curtis stables but is now rallying. The mare is valued highly and is hoped to repeat her success this season.
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Lima
May Fern
Curtis Stables
Rube Rucker joins Brooklyn and other league quips
A jumble of sports notes reports Rube Rucker signing with Brooklyn amid a wave of colorful gossip. It mentions Webster and Williamsport links, a glove weight debate, a Missouri bill blocking Sunday ball, and other scattered baseball and boxing jibes. The piece also notes Giants signing 24 players including Corcoran, Mullen, and Shay, Newark doubts, McGovern’s Madison Square Garden benefit near $10,000, Yale’s new pool, and People’s Coal and Cement Co. identity.
Criger's Nerve Won His Battle And Health Returns
Boston fans hail Elkhart catcher Leu Criger as back at full strength after a severe illness. Cy Young and John Taylor praise his durability and leadership behind the bat. Criger's return buoyed Boston’s pitching, with memories of past strong seasons guiding expectations for 1906.
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Boston
Leu Criger
Cy. Young
John JF. Taylor
Taylor
Criger
Uriser
Elkhart
Ind
Taylor and Stahl
Lea
Boston Americans
Hauntington Ave
MacKenzie Challenges Jeffries In Indianapolis Bout Bid
Major R B Mackenzie, famed Scottish giant of 7 feet 244 inches and 328 pounds, arrives in Indianapolis as Barney Gilmore’s boxing ally to challenge James Jeffries for the heavyweight crown. Mackenzie declares he expects Jeffries to respond within days and trains with Gilmore backing his protégé Rocky Road to Dublin.
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James Jeffries
Maj
R. B. MacKenzie
Kilties
Indianapolis
MacKenzie
Barney Gilmore
Dublin
Jeffries
Gilmore
Prairiston Band Pallbearers At Harrison Brothers Funeral
At the double funeral in Terre Haute Indiana yesterday of Charles and James Harrison who drowned while skating Saturday the Prairiston band pallbearers. The brothers had been pitchers for the club.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Charles
Mes Harrison
Druwhed
Prairiston Bandall
1907 OWfelds in O'Brien's League
Milwaukee Green McChesney and O Neil. Toledo Clarke Armbruster and Smoot. St Paul Frisk Koehler and Geier. Kansas City Waldron Hill and Cassady. Louisville Kerwin Waldruff and Stovall. Minneapolis three men of his league experience to be secured by Mike Cantillon.
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McChesney
O'Neil
Toledo
Clarke
Armbruster
Smoot
ST. Paul
Frisk
Koehler
Geier
Kansas City
Waldron
Hill
Cassady
Louisville
Kerwin
Waldruff
Stovall
Minneapolis
Mike Cantillon
Schedules Tighten as Johnson and Pulliam Trim Conflicts
Special to The Sam Cleveland Ohio January 28 Ban Johnson and Harry Pulliam closed their talks with 25 of 60 conflicting dates cleared from the two schedules at Hollenden in Cleveland. Rob ert McRoy aided. Most issues involve Kansas City St Louis and Philadelphia with Sundays overrepresented. New York dates demand attention while Cincinnati holiday dates remained untouched. After two hours the pair drafted a revised set reducing 19 troublesome dates.
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Sam Cleveland
Ban Johnson
Harry Pulliam
Hollenden
Robert McRoy
St. Louis
Philadelphia
New York
National Commission
Cincinnati
Ito
Racing Commission Bill Introduced in Tennessee
A bill to establish a Tennessee racing commission was introduced in the state house yesterday. Rep Benham of Shelby county promotes the measure, proposing three commissioners and a secretary. It does not prohibit gambling on horses but restricts betting to limited terms. The bill excludes state and county fairs.
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Jan
Tennessee
Tower House
Benham
Shelby County
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Evansville Baseball Fans Aim to Save Central League
Evansville fans announce sufficient funds will be raised by noon to keep the Central league franchise. Of $4.00 needed to lease the park and start the season, $2.20 has been pledged. Local capitalists stand ready to buy the park from Indianapolis Surety Company, relieving county and city treasurer, and will lease it to the club.
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Sun
Ind
Tecatl Baseball
Indianapolis Surety Company
John P. Walker
Papke In Demand For Hammond Feb 14 Fight
Articles signed for a ten round middleweight bout at 152 pounds between Carl Anderson Hammond and Bill Papke Spring Valley AL on February 14 in Spring Valley. Anderson trains in Milwaukee with Charley Neary. Papke meets Dick Fitzpatrick in Peoria tonight. Anderson drew with Jack Morgan in Indianapolis last summer.
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Ind
Carl Anderson
Bill Papke
Spring Valley
Anderson
Milwaukee
Charley Neary
Papke
Dick Fitzpatrick
Peoria
Jack Morgan
Indianapolis
Japanese Buyer Eyes Auction Horse Prince Pepper
Japanese turfman M Nasihi may purchase the 10 year old chestnut stallion Prince Pepper by Imp Kantaka out of Golden Fleece. Nasihi inquired in Lexington but Col James B Pepper refused to price the horse. After Pepper's death the buyer was told the horse will be auctioned in February in Lexington.
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Prince Pepper
Imp. Kantaka
Golden Fleece
M. Nasihi
Japan
James B. Pepper
Col. Pepper
San dusky to incorp San dusky Baseball club
San Dusky Ohio January 29 Special to The Sandusky Sun Major C B Wilcox Phil A Rice Frederick P Zol Unger Charles F Miscler and William L Altendorf prominent citizens plan to form the San Dusky Baseball Club with capital stock of 10000. They expect an FP league berth is assured.
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C. B. Wilcox
Phil A. Rice
Frederick P. Zol- Unger
Charles F. Miscler
William L. Altendorf
Sandusky
Stanford Coach in Betting and Rugby Scout Martyrdom
Stanford coach in bedlam and rugby coach Jimmy Lanagan, never a college player, earns notice as an athletic instructor whose success at Stanford is cited, now described as a martyr of the rugby game in the era.
Lanagan Drives Stanford to Success Amid Coaching Rumors
Palo Alto notes coach Jimmy Lanagan of Stanford remains at the center of offers from Eastern colleges. Despite no college playing background, his strategic mastery has led Stanford to multiple wins and a tie against California. His methods drew praise as he also improved Stanford baseball, with a contract renewal expected after the current year.
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Cal
Eastern Colleges
Jimmy Lanagan
Stanford
University of California
Lanagan
British Columbia
California
Cardinals
Lannagan
Brite
Britt Stanus
Tra Stion
Insamuch Rat
Relief Efforts Report Flood Loss in Indiana
V. McAdams, sent to flooded districts along the Ohio to distribute relief, reports to Gov. Hanly that extensive loss and distress will persist for weeks. He deposited the legislature voted funds at several points and joined the relief commission at Terre Haute on Tuesday.
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Hio
Hanly
Terre Haute
Indiana Senator proposes 12000 for Harrison homestead buy
Senator Goodwine urges state purchase and preservation of William Henry Harrison homestead at Vincennes. He introduces a bill to appropriate 12000 for the project. The Harrison homestead once served as the territorial government seat when Indiana was a territory.
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William Henry Harrison
Vincennes
Harrison
Indiana
Lena Ashwell Collapses in Chicago Engagement
English actress Lena Ashwell, touring Chicago, suffered a nervous collapse and must end her American tour, returning immediately to England. The Scripps-McRae News Association reports the event from Chicago dated January 29.
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Chicago
Lena Ash
England
Memphis Banker Charles Shulte Ends Life in Battle Creek
Charles W. Shulte a wealthy Memphis banker, committed death by own action in Battle Creek Michigan on Monday. His wife found him in a bathtub after several hours. He had come to rest here two months earlier believing bank associates plotted to seize his wealth and that the bank would fail.
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Memphis
Tenn
Shulte
Battle Creek
Count Tolstoi Reported Critical in St Petersburg
Alarming reports from St Petersburg say Count Tolstoi is critically ill in hospital. One dispatch claims the great novelist is dying, with London newspapers noting the gravity of his condition.
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Tolstoi
St. Petersburg
Breaks in the Levee Threaten Memphis District
Memphis residents report breaks in the levee above and below the Mississippi river, flooding worsens in the submerged district and conditions grow more alarming as repairs lag and water levels remain high.
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Memphis
Tenn
Memphia
Mississippi River
Indiana fishing season bill killed in house
In the house on Tuesday the open year round fishing bill for Indiana was killed. Farmers supported the measure which aimed to remove the provision that would prevent fishing.
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Indiana
Thomas and Hermis: A Millionaire's Horse Purchase Tale
E Russell Thomas, a New York tycoon with many cars, bought the racehorse Hermis after his wife admired the animal at the track. The owner resisted. a bold gift settled the deal, making Hermis a prize under the Thomas couple. The story circulates in Gotham surrounding the couple's early marriage.
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New York
Gotham
E. Russell Thomas
Syile
Hermis
FE. Russell Thomas
Thomes
Horsetleseh
Bowling league scores show Gevting leads with 244
In Monday night action of the Manufacturers league Gevting of the Laycocks rolled 244 the high individual game while adding 228 and 211. Dumb of the same team posted 231 for second best. Griffiths of the Parrys had 223 placing third as matches saw Parrys Polks and Premiers beat various opponents while Atlas Jenneyrs Maas-Niemeyer Fairbanks and others earned totals in the high 700s to low 800s across city and TURNER ALLEYS CITY CLUB ALLEYS and PASTIME ALLEYS segments.
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Iui) van Wie
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Murray
North-sides beat West-sides in Retuil Coal league clash
The North-sides of the Retuil Coal league defeated the West-sides on Monday night. West-sides top scorer was with 21, while multiple players across both teams posted varied point totals in the mismatch. East and other names appear in the line scores with totals around the 700s for North and 600s for East and South divisions.
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Retuil Coal League
Bassett tops Plutes as Antlers win league series
In Monday night Elks League play Bassett of the Plutes led scoring with 180 high in a Plutes Antlers set. The Antlers claimed two wins while Elks Alleys totaled 134 151 122 for Antlers and 157 140 158 for Plutes with other scores listed for Williams Diener and Bauer among players such as Breastman Wetzel and Ziewler across the three games.
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Plutes
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Elks League
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Diener
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Gndifngr
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Oas Benner
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Fee On Salary Loan Bill Faces Indiana Assembly Approval
The Indiana House passed a bill to fix a 5.00 fee on entering a salary loan business. The measure aims to curb usurious lending to salaried workers paid weekly and would affect many lending companies statewide. The bill reported favorably and advanced with a large vote.
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Yeaturday
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Gans and Britt Set for March Prize Fight in Tonopah
Frisco observers predict veteran Jas Edward Britt and Joe Gans will clash in Tonopah in March. Gans is favored by locals who praise his ring generalship and punching power, while Britt is admired for clever defense and resilience. The outcome remains open as both men display top form and resolve.
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Edward Britt
Joe Gans
Tonopah
United States
Gans
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