St Louis Camps Weigh Fate Of Browns And Cardinals
St Louis owners McAleer and McCloskey seek to build new winners this winter. McAleer promotes young talent like Nordyke Hartzel Niles and O'Brien while reassessing stars such as Tom Jones and Donohue. Cardinals owner Robison steadies League Park plans as Shay retires and McCloskey targets improved infield and pitching depth with several minor leaguers in consideration.
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Hartzel
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Niles
Birmingham
O'Brien
St. Paul
Browns
Shane
Wallace
Tom Jones
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McAleer
Morgan
Buchanan
Oaklands
Harry Morgan
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Donohue
Donnie
Comiskey
Hempuilt
Charley
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Hurtzel
Petle
Divi
Padfien
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McCleakay
Robison
Branley Robison
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M Hustler
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Donovan
Nichols
Shay
Beckley
Arndi
Harry
Sam Brown May Jump The Traces In Uniontown Feud
Sam Brown May jump the traces as Dig Brown, star backstop of the Columbus team last season, may not report for duty with Boston. He was sold to Boston but now drawing a strong offer from the Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia League to play in Uniontown for 300 dollars per month, a higher salary than Boston offered. Morgan Bowman, Vale captain, will manage Uniontown and Brown has many friends in the new league.
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Columbus
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Ohio
West Virginia
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Sports miscellany from a troubled week in 1900s action
Dickn Lad’s sudden form reversal lands W H Parker in trouble as the Oakland stewards suspend him amid needle-use evidence. Kid Goodman, battered by Arthur Cote, lies at home under care. Lew Boren stays with Phillies despite offers. Joe Gans seizes the ring spotlight after Mike Sullivan fight fallout. Nigel Barker to Athens Olympic trials. May Sutton wins Coronado title on the Pacific coast. Glidden couple tour ends Calcutta after 27 countries and 23605 miles by car.
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Dickn Lad
W. H. Parker
Oakland
Parker
Race results from multiple tracks and events
Winded race summaries across Hot Springs New Orleans Los Angeles and San Francisco include names of horses, jockeys, times and odds for first through seventh races at each venue. Notable entries reference Water Mirror Beer Tomochichi Ume and others with varying speeds and finishes across long and short distances and distinct stakes events.
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Cherry
Beer
Tomochichi
Ume
Rudy
Hel- Beson
Miss Sirome
Mimic
Cutter
Sesville
Red Seaf
Jack Young
Matulda
Radike
Mayor Johnson
Laricata
Tim
Merchant
Elkine
Jardiniere
Dave Gommaze
Madea
Hllee
Vipecine
New Orleans
Fair Grounds
Rous
R. Johnson
Triple Silver
Globa
Flavtany
Tohncon
J. C. Clem
Bitter Brown
Ime
Coshyer
Morelang
Louie Kraft
Nonos
turlonga—Remay
Frank Lord
Judes Davey
Monaco
Tmile
Seling
Petar Nathaniel
Jones
Tar
Hue
Pirates
Dance
Lil Deo
New Orlbang
Seliing
John Mea
Dealy
Pier
Dungannon
Tims
Bacomd
Traxler
Einvoy
Karmutt
D. Austin
Mynkrer
Iola
Thorawind
Geddy
Joan EB Owens
Ruth's Rattler
Alrablo
McIntyre
Bensonhurst
Bert Osra
B. Miller
Prince Brutus
Lady Esther
Thme
Anna Smith
Ramanelli
Munnive
Eric-a-Brac
Los Angeles
Ascot
Adams
Russell
Kubelik
Flea
Béetlond
Moise Croix
Chandler
Brannigan
Jennies F
Allerton
Blas Battie
Tom Gilroy
Hilons
Ineterluge
Dan Collings
Tha
Sitasol
Mise May Bowdieh
Winnifrede
Powell
Rualicate
Lord Nelgon
Titte
Alies Carey
Somniamm
Bear Hunter
Sherman
Dunty Miller
Graham
Briere
Tiene
Golding
Tudes
Secale
Decaeae Land
Neve Lee
Tie
Toitianapolia
Central Polo League Thrills At Danville Thursday
Danville hosts Central Polo League Thursday games showcasing local teams and notable riders. Officials expect competitive matches, with spectators urged to arrive early for warmups and postgame interviews.
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Danville
McGovern Prepares for Nelson Showdown in Philadelphia
Terry McGovern trains intensely for his March 14 lightweight title bout with Battling Nelson at National Athletic Club in Philadelphia. He promises a knockout, while Nelson camps near the city for final prep.
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New York
Terry Mellov
Ern
Hia
Jerome-aye
Harlem
Terrible Tarry
Nicold
Nelson
National Athlette Club
Philadelphia
McGovern
Tia
Nemon
Britt
Tia Lire
Terry
Sgure
Charney
Did Britt fake Gans confession stuns boxing fans
In San Francisco a sensational boxing tale centers on Gans admitting alleged ring orders against Britt. The piece cites witnesses and disputes Britt's guilt while detailing a disputed match and allegations of a setup or foul.
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Willie Britt
Jimmy
Hereford
Cans
Britts
Beitta
Dace jHes
Thele
Eddie Graney
Dehr
Wrestler Ed Steinmetz Describes Negotiations Over Match
Ed Steinmetz claims Sam Murbarger refused to wrestle for gate receipts after a Friday night bout where Hoforce Sapp set records and police stopped the event. Steinmetz details meetings with Murburger representatives and his offer to wrestle for the purse in public with no fouls allowed. He calls Murburger cowardly and insists on a fair, openly governed match to prove who is Indiana’s champion wrestler.
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Hoforce Sapp
Palize
Murbarger
Steinmetz
Sam Murburger
Sam Murbarger
Tom
Unaco Hall
Tamatti
Wran~ Ter
Indiana
Weaver Comes Into Fold With Indianapolis Club
Buck Weaver, last year’s Indiana catcher, accepts terms from Indianapolis management. Manager Watkins signs, Weaver’s contract is secured. Weaver stands six feet tall, six inches, with a strong throwing arm, but light batting record. His big league stint with St Louis was unsatisfactory to Manager McAleer. He previously played with Wat-Haat Minneapolis two years ago.
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Buck Weaver
Indiana
Tike
Indianapolis Manezement
Watkins
Indianapolis
Weaver
St. Louis
McAleer
Wat- Haat Minneapolis
Bowling Results From Independent Inagua League
Inagua bowling results show Reliance winning straight games over Special Turner. Oregon defeated Rinky Dinka, and Deweyn beat Colts. Marlona No. 2 and Royals did not play due to alleys being out of condition at the Marlon club.
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Turner
Oregons
Fre
Dinka
Deweyn
Colts
Marlona No. 2
Royals
Marlon Club
Cy Morgan Easy for Waiter in 1940s Rail Trip Tale
Cy Morgan, a tall youth formerly with the Hoosiers, joined the Browns in 1X8 and traveled by train from Chicago to Washington via Ohio. He refused to pay for extra meals on a table d hote dinner car, insisting he only wanted to pay for what he ate and later criticized a costly cup of cocoa.
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Hoosiers
Browns
Ife
St. Louie
Chickga Te Washington
Panhandle
Ohio
Louis Steeper
Morgan
Wonder Handless Billiards Exponent Sutton Stuns World
George F H Sutton, known as the handless billiardist, travels for exhibitions and challenges theories that wrist movement is essential. He performs without a hand between the wrist and elbow, dazzling crowds and surpassing peers like Willie Hoppe in displays of skill. Reported to have beaten Hoppe in a recent match, Sutton is praised by top players as the true marvel of billiards and is slated for a future New York tournament.
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Geore
F H. Button
Indianapolis
Hotel Willard
Hutton
Dentaon House
Button
Willie Hoppe
Sutton
Ives
New York
Wildcats Rally Defeat Kokomo Amid Rough Defense
Indianapolis report details Kokomo hosting a hard fought game as Wildcats Higgins and Hart led the attack but were stymied by Kokomo’s stiff defense. Cunningham scored most Wildcats goals, Doherty contributed one, with officials noting rough play and a record crowd.
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Indians
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Jaca
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Tha Vialt
Cunningham Mare
Gowls
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Cunningham
Hart Cunningham
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Indlantpott Rushea—Higgins
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Jensup
Ruferee—Lowry
New Racing Bill Pushed By Memphis Cleric
Rev Liam Thompson, a leading Methodist figure behind the gentle racing measure, returned from Washington after meeting President Roosevelt. He says he and his supporters will prepare a future bill to allow another racing measure that would be declared constitutional.
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Tenn
Liam ¥. Thompson
Lvine
Just Legisla Ure
Washington
Prealder Roownvelt
Plana
Thompson
Hip Hetpora
Ducr
Sale of famed Manifold Block stock begins private disposal
Lexington Kentucky March 1 Henry M Jones manager of the Manifold Block farm a leading stock breeder for trotters and pacers has completed a catalog of the farm stock to be sold privately during the next ten months portions of the establishment will be disposed of as buyers are found with emphasis on high quality horse stock and bloodlines
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Lexington
Henrym. Jones
Manifold Block Farm
Havana Jockey Club Eyes 60000 Stake At Decambar
American horse owners hold a key chance to win a $60,000 stake as the Havana Jockey Club opens a new conrae. A. Hernandez, secretary, writes to Melais and American turfmen including Keene Madden Whitnay Belmont and others to notify them of the likely large prize.
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Whitnay
Belmont
Sold to New Orleans in March transfer for Theodore Unesa
March 1 move announced for Pitener Theodore Unesa who has long served Little Rock and was resently Trilenspolis. he is now applied to New Orleans for new assignment.
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New Orleans
Polo Drive Schedule Mixed for Local Teams
Wednesday night saw Anderson beating Danville 6 to 3 on Marton floor with Gavitt earning star of the game by scoring four goals. A handful watched Logansport as Win trem Danville won 6 to 8, while McGrath suffered a broken arm after being struck by Roberts.
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Roxy Miva
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Anderson
Marton
Gavitt
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B. McGrath
Roberts
Sian
Old Shortstop Dead
Arthur Ford former Cincinnati shortstop of 1886 is reported dead. The notice announces a bond action in Marion county Indiana and a license application for a liquor sale and on-premises drinking at 903 West Washington Street, Ward 18, Indianapolis. Aug 3.
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Wilson Mizner in Fighting Ring Seeks Trial
Roy Willits, local boy who has played baseball on the lots, seeks trial in boxing or a similar arena. Willits, a member of the Little Ministers amateur pole team, pitched and played outfield last season with Columbus semipro club, batting Mich. He is a fast baser and hunter, 22? years old, connected with several strong Indianapolis amateur teams over recent years.
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Little Ministers
Columbus
Indianapolis
Notice of license to sell intoxicating goods in Indianapolis ward
Michael Marr gives notice to voters of Indianapolis Ward 13 that he will apply at the April term 1908 to the Board of County Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities over five gallons with on premise consumption at his place No 601 Sander Street corner of Sander and Kennington in Ward 13 Center Township Marion County Indiana.
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Madison meet to host indoor trials on March seventeenth
New York officials announce a March seventeenth indoor trials meet at Madison Square Garden. Events include Olympic style distance races high jump shot put and a new international test for teams open to all men.
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Jase Alan
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