Criger Faces Health Struggle at Hot Springs
Hot Springs Arkansas March 5 Lon Criger longtime backstop for Indiana infielders is in frail health during a visit to Hot Springs. He travels in a robe, seeks sleep, and receives care from teammate Chick Stahl while manager Jimmy Collins coordinates treatment. Criger emphasizes contentment and hopes Bath treatments aid his recovery as Jease Grickett may shift to left field.
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Polo season ends as Indians awarded series
The Central League maglates voted to end the season with a series of eight exhibition games among Indianapolis, Marion, Danville, and Kokomo. McGilvray will rush for Danville replacing Farrell. Eight games begin at Marion on Wednesday and conclude at Kokomo with Indianapolis hosting one. Prize is $1000 to the series winner. Officials and schedules were outlined for future meetings and league alignment.
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Lopensport
Manchester
Lawrenay
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Central
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Bookgruber
Boxers Gearen Memalc and Wak Rusell Arrive in Indianapolis
George Memalc of Chicago and Wak Russell of Philadelphia arrived in Indianapolis for Monday night boxing. Russell weighs about 142 pounds, Memalc weighs 136 to 158 pounds and plans to fight closer to the bigger figure. Referee James Ryan will oversee bouts as Ray Bronson faces Mike Ryan in a four round prelim. Indianapolis entrants Jerry Murphy and Jack Morgan meet Kid Adams of Fortville and Tom Dawaan of Franklin.
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Franklin
Matty Boosted Younger Brother Harry to Giants
The Sum Memphis Tenn reports Christy Mathewson backed his brother Harry for a major league spot. Mathewson stated he watched Harry closely and believed he would excel in fast company. Manager McGraw agreed to send Harry a contract, amid interest from several clubs eager to sign the growing player.
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Two Big Horse Sales In Indiana This March
Richmond Ind March 5 special to The Sne two horse sales of national significance will be held in Indiana during March. The Lackey sale at Cambridge City runs March 6 to 10 and the Daugherty sale at Wabash runs March 12 to 14. Known speed normals in the country will be sold and buyers from many states will attend.
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Polo Drives Logansport Seat at Marlon Saturday Night
Polo beat Logansport by a wide margin in Marlon Saturday night as Mallory featured with sensational work at seal. Danville fell to Kokomis 5 to 1 in a Sunday game. The Suckers showed moot form while Duessunderfergs defeated Kricis ute 5 in an amateur matchup.
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Eddie Cicotte 15 Signs with Indianapolis Team
Eddie Cicotte at 15 signs with the Indianapolis squad for another season of seasoning. The French Canadian pitcher, sent from Detroit, expresses pleasure at joining Indianapolis and notes the manager Armour’s interest after Cicotte drew attention with an 8th inning amateur appearance. He travels by Southern train to join the Tigers.
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Indians Defeat Anderson at Auditorium Game
The Indians trounced Anderson One at the Auditorium on Saturday, delivering the crowd a spirited win. Harkins and Govitt led the offense while Harper stifled the visitors at goal. Higgins and Wart supported the effort as the Indian machine proved too strong.
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A Von Der Ahe Story Told By Arlie Latham
A humorous reminiscence recounts an evening in St Louis with Chris Von der Ahe. Arlie Latham and companions taunted him with a ruse involving a serenade and a breakfast joke, culminating in a letter claiming money from the prank. The tale notes the famous piano street scene and Von der Ahe’s reaction to the hoax.
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Pitcher Reidy Open to Umpiring as Career Path
Billy Reidy stated he will play where the money is and may switch to umpiring if Oakland refuses his price. The Reds’ Ned Hanlon also floated an umpiring offer if Reidy wished to switch roles.
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Oakland
Reidy Bla
Ned Hoolan
Reds
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Fighters and fixers stir a volatile sports scene
In a wild clash of sport and betting, Neilson vows against Herrera while Guns agrees to meet the Mexican. Itty Braunfeld jumps to Williamsport for more pay, Eddie Hanlon pivots to acting, and Joe Gans pursues a 21 round bout with Britt. A Tennessee anti racing ruling promises bigger Nashville and Memphis meets, with clearer stakes as circuits broaden.
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Jimmie Britt
Britt
Schedule Committee Ignores Details as Schedule Nears Completion
Special to no San Youngstown Ohio March meeting of the schedule committee of the Ohio and Pennsylvania Baseball league held there centerin afternoon and evening attended by many magnates from the committee including A TL Conk Fanngetown WV A Anderson Zaqce ville and W R Palmer Akron Also present were President Charles Marton J T Windsor Walter Baat Frank Yone and Klepper Sharon and Marty Hogan Toungatown The schedule was nearly finished but will be released at the league meeting in Akron next Sunday.
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J.T. Windsor
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Frank Yone
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Marty Hogan
Former Texas Governor Hoge Requests Trees for Grave
Remains of former Gov Hoge arrived in Austin after death in Houston. Thousands viewed the body at the statehouse as he had wished a living monument: a pecan tree at the head and a walnut tree at the foot of his grave to be planted by his chosen friends and shared with Texans when bearing fruit.
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Spring Racing Preview at Bennings Sees Strong Field
New York report notes Bennings stables filling fast as spring racing nears with high class likely. Stake winners from December expected to train on, horses from California Louisiana Virginia New York and Canada represented at Bennings. Several horses show promise including Infable from Oxnard stable and Waterwing a Waterford sale purchase, while other notable runners and Belmont horses prepare for next season.
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Philadelphia Jack O'Brien and Hagan Career Hype
The feature profiles Philadelphia Jack O'Brien and Joseph Hagan, noting O'Brien’s evolving nicknames and fame. It mentions his early rise, city lore around Broad Street Jack, and the push to classify him by weight class. It cites offers from Ryan and others and hints at retirement around age 30.
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New Zealand Rugby Team Arrives in America in Black Uniforms
The New Zealand eleven arrives in New York wearing black jerseys and trunks with bare knees, a striking look compared to American padded uniforms. Observers note their athletic build and the team’s first visit to America as they prepare to play rugby against U.S. teams and discuss uniform differences and play style.
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Stabbed by Woman Casts Mystery on Baseball Catcher
Cleveland and Detroit projections spark pennant buzz as Jak Stahl from the Washington Desebsil staff predicts strong showings for the two clubs. He notes Philadelphia and Chicago lack a clear challenger, praising Cleveland and Detroit's balance and youth.
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National bowling tournament entries sought and limits set
Entries are still arriving for the national bowling tournament in Louisville with about eight percent of teams expected. Postmark deadline is March 2 and prize money totals about 20 000 dollars. List of bowlers includes Chicago and St. Louis entrants, while travel and lodging deals accompany the notice and ads for local services appear throughout.
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St. Louis
Emil Schmitt
Gincinnati
Freda 5. Rotterman
Warsaw
Ind
Nelson McGovern boxing bout hype rises in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reporters and boxing fans focus on the upcoming Nelson vs McGovern rounds at the National Athletic Club on March 14. Tickets are scarce as demand soars. Nelson’s camp and associates visit Essington and the Tuxedo club venue as plans for a potential later bout at the Tuxedo Club unfold amid boxing fever. Local official action follows with William Bottom applying for licenses in Center Township, Indiana.
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No catchy title in brief about Brusso boxing rumor
Noah Brusso, a pugilist claiming Burns fame, has been ridiculed by fans and critics who say he avoids top challengers and can be beaten by a lesser fighter. He is described as a flawed showman who misrepresented his identity and amateur status while boasting in towns from Detroit to Chicago and the Pacific Coast.
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Central Polo Season and Indianapolis Marlons
A garbled league note mentions Central Polo Season and Indianapolis Marlons with scattered names. Special to The Sum. Terre Haute Indiana March 6 indicates boxing bout details between Toung Erne of Philadelphia and Billy Freu Cane of Chicago.
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