Southern training trips transform early baseball camps
The article traces how the annual southern training trips grew from frugal early jaunts to lavish six week camps. Major and minor league teams now bring 25 to 35 players to warm climates in February or March, spending on hotels, travel, and serious practice. Players gain rest, sun, and rest periods, while railroads and southern cities benefit financially.
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Southland
North
South
Dixie
Eay
Broken-hearted By Defeat THOMAS WILL QUIT THE GAME
New York report says welterweight Joe Thomas may never fight again. Jimmy Johnson, his handler, claims Thomas was exhausted and harmed by prior beatings, including Ketchel, and suggests Kelly boxed a clever, unsporting strategy to lure Thomas into a trap.
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Thomas
Jimmy Johnson
Kelly
Fairmont
Joe
Johnson
Ketchel
No Contest Over the Lucky Baldwin Will
The will of E. J. Lucky Baldwin, famed turfman, valued about 25 million dollars, was filed in court by attorney Bradner W. Lee. Baldwin’s near relatives receive large bequests and the family reportedly supports the arrangement with no contest anticipated.
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Los Angeles
E. J
Lucky) Baldwin
Bradner W. Lee
Baldwin
Frazer to Columbus after Cubs sale
Pitcher Chick Frazer a former Reds and Cubs pitcher will be sold to Columbus. The move follows Frazer's recent stint with Chicago and marks another transaction in early March.
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Chicago
Chick Frazer
The
Reds
Cubs
Columbus
Colonel Fang Starts Fund to Retain Burke as Manager
A Louisville committee of baseball fans reports several hundred signatures on a petition to keep Jimmy Burke as manager for the 1909 season. Signers contribute $1 toward the fund to bridge Burke's salary with club terms, with surplus to be used to secure his release if no deal is reached.
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Louisville, Eky
Louisville
Jimmy Burke
Burke
New Castle Defeats Marion In Polo Clash 5 To 2
New Castle Indiana beat Marion last night with brilliant polo play by both teams, final score 5 to 2. The contest highlighted New Castle’s offense and Marion’s defense though New Castle secured the win.
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New Castle
Ind
Marion
Cole and Saylor Triumph in Boxing Card at Terre Haute
Freddie Cole defeated Johnny Connors in a 10 round bout and Young Saylor clearly beat Kid Taylor while Paddy Lavin faced scheduling questions for a St Patrick’s day match with Lee. Lee would fight Lavin at 136 pounds or face Phil Brock if Lavin refused.
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Terre Haute
New Boxing Club
Tommy Lee
Paddy
Lavin
Buffalo
Lee
Phil Brock
Cleveland
Stein
Bronson
White
Connors
Chicago
Indianapolis
Julius Stein
Cole
Freddie
Unnors
Saylor
Kid Taylor
Taylor
Taylors
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Paddy Lark
Jack Dillon
Young Thulman
Jimmy Watts
W. A. Phelan
The
Chicago Journal
Bill
Welsh Ready to Box Nelson Rival Says He Will Fight Any English Challenger
Freddie Welsh declared he is ready to challenge Battling Nelson again after a rest. He criticized Nelson's boast and said he would gladly prove his boxing prowess in a rematch if articles are signed. Welsh has finished training for a 30 round bout with Ray Bronson at the West Side club tomorrow night hoping for a knockout.
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New Orleans
Nelson
Freddie Welsh
England
Welsh
Ray Bronson
West Side Club
Marott Five Falls to Soldiers' Rush in Bowling Match
The Company B Tenth Infantry bowling team defeated the Marott Shoe Store team at Ft Harrison alleys by 42 pins, finishing 2,295 to 2,253. Hoops led individuals with 192, and both teams tied for high score at 778. The Thirteens beat the Monarchs in the Elks league to take the series.
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Tenth Infantry
Marott Shoe Store
Ft. Harrison
Charley Schmidt Invests In Local Shoe Store
Detroit Tigers' catcher Chariley Schmidt announced retirement from professional baseball after investing his $10,000 savings to buy an interest in a shoe store in Ark. on March 4.
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Smith
T. Smith
Ark
Chariley Schmidt
Detroit Tigers
Badobell
Carr and McGraw discuss infielder Shaffer for Giants
Charley Carr and Muggsy McGraw conferred over sending infielder Shaffer to Indianapolis if approved by management. Shaffer, a California college player, stars in Giants camp and shows potential like Bridwell before his injury. Fletcher also appeals, but Bresnahan may resist. Pitcher Carl Druhot sold to Wheeling.
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Charley Carr
Muggsy McGraw
New York Giants
Shaffer
Giants
Carr
Marlin Springs
Tex
Indianapolis
McGraw
O. K
California
Fletcher
Texas
Bresnahan
St. Louis
Bridwell
Arthur Devlin
Dallas
Carl Druhot
Bill Phillips
Wheeling
St Paul advance guard begins spring training in Hot Springs
The St Paul baseball club sent ahead a group to Hot Springs Arkansas for spring training with Secretary Meehan Pete O Brien Tim Flood Phil Gier Lefty Davis Hank Gehring Pitcher Dunbar and Spike Shannon from Kansas City. The full squad will report at Little Rock on March 18.
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ST. Paul, Minn
St. Paul
Hot Springs
Ark
Meehan
Pete O'Brien
Tim Flood
Phil Gier
Davis
Hank Gehring
Dunbar
Spike” Shannon
Kansas City Club
Little Roca
Jeffries Endorses Sam Berger as Best Heavyweight Contender
In a New York dispatch, James J. Jeffries argues Sam Berger is the top big white heavyweight, praising his class punch and speed while criticizing rival champions for lack of training. He notes his own weigh-in change and plans to begin training today with light work and sparring, aiming for a gradual return.
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New York
James J. Jeffries
Sam Berger
Barry
Frisco
Indiana University to Meet Notre Dame in Dual Meet
Bloomington March 4 Coach Barclay of Indiana University will take seven athletes to South Bend for a dual meet against Notre Dame on Saturday night. Entries have been sent to the Notre Dame management.
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Bloomington
Ind
Barclay
Indiana University
South Bend
Notre Dame
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