Nelson and Jeffries Declare Boxing Plans and Health Notes
San Francisco notes champion Battling Nelson proposing a single day match series against English champions for 25 000 and more as Coffroth chooses. Chicago dispatch quotes James J Jeffries saying he will fight Jack Johnson only if fit and recounting cigarette use and quitting to regain form and aim to reclaim world title for the white race.
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San Francisco
Battling Nelson
James W. Coffroth
England
Coffroth
Chicago
Sporting People of America
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Game Declared Off After Moores Hill Battery Match
The contest scheduled between Moores Hill college and Battery Basketball at Curtis Armory last night was declared off. No game was played and no postponement details were provided.
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Moores Hill College and Battery
Curtis Armory
Notre Dame Outdoor Practice Focuses On Outfield Work
March 2. Coach Curtis led outdoor practice concentrating on outfield skills. No outfielders were chosen yet as preparations continue for the season.
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Notre: Dame
Curtis
Tigers Eye Repeat Title With Bush at Short
Detroit March 2. Manager Hughey Jennings predicts another pennant run with Owen Bush at short and Geo Moriarity at third, backed by Beckendorf behind the plate. Charley O Leary says Bush is a fine player and both Tigers may compete for the job. Bush vows to win the shortstop position as the team trains in San Antonio.
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Bush
Owen
Detroit
Hughey Jennings
Tigers
Owen Bush
Geo. Moriarity
Beckendorf
Charley O’leary
Tiger
Navin
O'Leary
San Antonio
Donovan
Hot Springs
Geo
Mullin
Ralph Works
Allen
Bumpus Jones
Indianapolis
Clarke demands higher salary amid Cleveland club talks
The Cleveland club owners say the only regular delaying signing is Josh Clarke while fellow outfielders Lord and Raftery and pitcher Siton seek higher pay. In Chicago on March 2, Harry Forbes and relatives were arrested on suspicion of involvement with fake prize fighting schemes.
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Cleveland
Josh Clarke
Lord and Raftery
Siton
Chicago
Harry Forbes
William Forbes
Edward Dunne
Ed Curley Selections at Tampa and Oakland
List of horses in six races at Tampa and Oakland with top picks. In Tampa the likely winner is Ray Thompson and in Oakland Jeanne d Arc appears strongest in the fourth race with Jeanne arc noted among the contenders.
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Tampa
Johnny Wise
Bon Ami
Sylph
Minnetaka
Martius
Bosserian
Belle of the Ball
Herrida
Ray Thompson
Ramble
Pinion
Melino
Rexall
Risk
Aranaka
Masas
Faces
Oakland
Miss Picnic
Wondel
The
Golden Butterfly
Lady Carol
Grace G
Old Settler
Dorante
Nadza
Clamor
Jeanne d’Arc
Booger Red
Pajaroila
St. Francis
Darlington
St. ‘Avon
Trois/ Temp
Tom
Hayward
Tollbox
Jeanne @ are
Looked to Use Glass in Final Play Says Late Hoosier Catcher
Tommy Leahy recalls a Pacific National league game where a shortstop trapped Charley Reilly’s drive for a two out rally that would have won the pennant. Umpire Wild Bill Salley ruled against Leahy as he slid home, revealing a bit of looking glass used to signal intent. The play ended 9 to 0 for Botse.
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Tommy Leahy
Tommy
Spokane
Boise
Salt Laks
Charley Reiily
Reilly
Bill Salley
Satley
Botse
National Autos Sweep American Cans in Indianapolis League
In a strong showing the National Autos defeated the American Cans 2 games to 1, snapping a weeks long unbeaten streak for the Cans. Newby led Automakers with 23 percent and Bumb, second for American fans, hit 216. The Directoires also won straight against the Antlers, posting 81 and Berner notching a 231.
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National Autos
Parrys
Kahns
Mayer
Lillys
Laycocks
Newby
Bumb
Directoires
Elks
Berner
Bridwell and Tenney Join Giants Camp
Marlin Texas March 2 Al Bridwell and Fred Tenney arrived at the Giants training camp as new rivals both in good shape. Bridwell arrived at noon and immediately joined practice wearing a heavy sweater and reportedly shed about a dozen pounds. McGraw praised Bridwell at third base beside Fletcher noting Fletcher’s faultless action, fast feet and steady hands. he also hailed Fletcher as a classy fielder who can run bases.
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Tex
al Bridwell
Fred Tenney
Giants
Bridwell
McGraw
Bridweill
Fletcher
Arthur Devlin
Dallas
Brewer Leads Board of Trade Billiards Race to 300
Brewer, a scratch player, produced strong form in the fourth match of the championship last night. He totaled an average of 84 87 to the inning as he closed in on the 300 mark.
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Brewer
Board of Trade
Metropole Billiard Parlors Promoted For Service
The Metropole features courteous treatment and excellent service with unsurpassed billiard parlors in the middle west. Second floor location in the O. O. Fr building advertised.
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Metropole
Middle West
Best Records Enter Indoor Meet At Coliseum
The state’s top athletes will compete at the spring meet at the Coliseum on April 23 under the Marion club. Battery A plans a weight, spring and distance run on March 2, with Franklin college and the Baptists signaling full entries. The Indianapolis Y M C A team will also send a complete list of entrants.
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Marion Club
Battery A
Wabash
Notre Dame
Franklin College
Baptists
Curtis Armory
Indianapolis Y. M. C. A
Doyle Signs with Giants After Holdout
Larry Doyle, second baseman, has signed a contract with the New York Giants after holding out for higher pay. He will report to Marlin, Texas, for practice on Thursday.
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Larry Doyle
Marlin
Tex
Mike Donlin
George Wiltse
Giants
Mets Seek Games From 18-Year-Old Teams In State
The Mets announce willingness to play games with any 18-year-old teams in the state. Contact options list Earl Fitzhugh at 407 N. Gray St. or Earl Washington at 1404 Albert St.
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Mets
Earl Fitzhugh
N. Gray Street
Earl Washington
Albert Street
Hayes and Dorando Set For Third Marathon Duel
New York March 2 Hayes and Dorando will meet for their third race over the Marathon distance March 35 in Madison Square Garden.
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Hayes and
Dorando
New York
Hayes
Madison Square Garden
Kid Spider Writes of Colestein Bout in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh March 2 192? Gary Green tops ABC doubles and singles, John Locks leads with 197. Kid Spider promotes Freddie Cole vs Julius Stein bout at Auditorium with a comic letter from Indianapolis.
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Kid Spider
Colestein
Freddie Cole
Julius Stein
Indianapolis
Ind
Spider
New York
Cole
Freddie
Schmidt Holding Out Delays Detroit Star in Arkansas Clash
Charley Schmidt the Detroit star catcher holding out for higher pay led a Carbon Hill team from his hometown against Arkansas Cumberland College in Clarksville Arkansas. Schmidt’s squad won as his younger brother Walter pitched and struck the Detroit backstop out drawing loud applause for the opposing performance.
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Clarkville
Ark
Charley Schmidt
Detroit
Carbon Hill
Arkansas Cumberland College
Walter
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