Indianapolis Club Arrives in Waco for Training Camp
The Indianapolis baseball club arrived at midnight and began a three week training trip in Waco Texas with two hours of afternoon practice. Manager Carr outlines phased workouts to build physical condition and evaluate form while setting potential batting order and attack system. Jack Hayden is sick. Ralph Glaze from Baylor guides the players.
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Joe Kelly
Waco
Tex
Indianapolis Baseball Club
Jack Hayden
Ralph Glaze
Baylor University
Statehouse
Carr
Indiana
Sscape
Chadbourne
Hayden
Spencer
Delehanty
Murch
Lewis
Bowerman
Howley
Willams
Simeon Murch Seeks Fire in Hall of Fame Triple Play Club
Indianapolis fans recall Simeon Murch the third baseman who joined a rare group of unassisted triple plays. The 1906 New Bedford New England league instance saw him at first for Manchester, nailing Coveney at second after catching Kavanaugh’s line drive.
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Indianapolis
Simeon Murch
Bill Hooke
Big Murch
New Bedford
Mass
Coveney
Murch
Paul Hines
Oldtimers
Hines
O'Hagan
Jersey City
Frank Eustace
Pottsville
Neal Ball
New York Americans
Cleveland
Zbyszko Wins Decision Over Westergaard in Omaha
In Omaha on March 5, after an hour and ten minutes of wrestling without a fall, Zbyszko the Pole defeated Jess Westergaard by decision as Westergaard was badly injured and could not continue.
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Omaha
Neb
Anyhour
Zbyszko
Jess Westergaard
DePauw appoints Joe Pulse as baseball coach
Grencastle Ind March 5 The athletic board selected Joe Pulse an alumnus to lead DePauw baseball this season. Pulse played for the college team in earlier years as McKeén field work progresses toward possible outdoor sessions soon.
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Greencastle
Ind
Athletic Board
Joe Pulse
Pulse
Oll
DePauw
McKeénfield
Champion Jeffries Fights Munroe in San Francisco Bout
The piece recounts Jim Jeffries final era with Jack Munroe, promoter Harry Pollok, and manager McCoy staging a staged four round clash in the Mechanics Pavilion San Francisco. Jeffries earns $14 000 for a brief bout while Munroe ends with around $300 after promoter manipulation and publicity plans.
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J. W. M’conaugay
Jim Jeffries
Jeffries
Jim Corbett
Jeff
Monroe
Corbett
Butte
Jack Munroe
Pacific Coast
Funroe
Munroe
Bee
Harry Pollok
Pollok
Hocking
Sharkey
Philadelphia
Coney Island
New York
Jef
Jim Coffroth
Mechanics’ Pavilion
San Francisco
Polto
Obrean Grove
Jack
Sullivan
Kid McCoy
McCoy
Harbin Springs
Follek
Joe Yeager
Lively Young Players Join Carr's Training Camp
Waco Texas March 5 The Carr staff gains a strong group of recruits for the March 30 Washington Park training session. Notables include Cartwright of Indiana University as outfielder and first baseman Crutcher from Frankfort Kentucky pitcher Alexander Bullen from Chicago Will Connell Chicago third baseman Scott Bluffton Indiana shortstop Linville and Gray from Southport. McDonald from Toronto also joins. Nugent from Toledo St Marys Kansas joins as a college player.
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Waco, Tex
Carr
Washington Park
Crutcher
Frankfort. Ky
Alexander
Bullen
Chicago
Will Connell
Jake Stahl
Troy
N. Y
McDonald
Tronto
Toronto
Bowers
Wabash College
Nugent
Toledo
St. Mary's
Linville and
Gray
Southport
Scott
Bluffton
Ind
Diary of a Busher in Waco Training Camp
The entry describes a spring training camp in Waco Texas with welcoming locals and hotel comfort. Grady notes early rising for practice and interacts with the manager who stresses steady work over overexertion while reflecting on labor nuances between players and bank presidents. The scene conveys class and training energy in a sports diary voice.
Free Prescription Promises Quick Cure for Weak Manhood
A Detroit doctor advertises a free copy of a prescription claimed to cure nervous debility and lack of vigor. The letter asks readers to write Dr. A. E. Robinson at 4068 Luck Building, Detroit, Michigan, to receive the recipe at no charge. The offer asserts rapid, home-based restoration without patent medicines.
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A. E. Robinson
Luck Building
Detroit
Mich
Goodman Defeats Cross in Ten Round Lightweight Bout
New York report says Jack Goodman defeated Lead Cross in a ten round bout attended by local lightweight fighters. The victory sets Goodman to face Tommy Murphy, who recently beat Owen Moran in California.
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Man
Leadh Cross
Tommy Murphy
Owen Moran
California
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M. O’CONNOR @ CO
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W. Washington Street
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