Hoosier Battery Men Plan Spring Training at French Lick
Indiana Hoosier baseball players will travel to French Lick for a week long spring training from March 18. Veterans Kellum, Briggs, Chennault and Summers are among those slated to attend with pitchers and catchers, while Cromley stays with Wabash College duties. Manager Charley Carr aims to sharpen form and guard against burnout ahead of the season. Wattie supports the plan and urges no expense restraint for conditioning. The American Association schedules meet in Chicago to finalize the season slate, with fans hoping for two home holiday dates.
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Will Chennault
Chicago Nationals
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American Association
Chicago
Mr. Watkine
Practice in gymnasium for Shortridge baseball candidates
The first call for battery candidates drew many boys, with regular practice to start later. Battery practice is set in the gymnasium every Monday and Friday. Captain Gates is confident of a team better than last year and expects Harry Leslie, Purdue football coach noted for his fame, to be hired as coach.
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Harry Leslie
Purdue
Pat T. Powers
United States
Greece
Richmond seeks Sunday baseball move by Senator Kirkman
Nearly 200 Richmond residents signed a telegram urging Senator Kirkman to use his influence to pass the Sunday baseball DIN, reflecting local effort on a legislative matter in Richmond Indiana.
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Kirkman
New President for Latonia Club
Ex-mayor Julius Fleischmann resigns as Latonia Jockey Club president at the Covington meeting. Joseph L. Rhinock named president with Harvey Myers as vice president and John Hachmeister as treasurer. Other directors include H M Ziegler Bayard Kilgour Ben Bramlage John Hachmeister and George Davison.
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Latonia
Bayard Kilgour
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John Hachmeister
George Davieon
American Trotting Horse Breeders Grow Fast and Plans
The American Association of Trotting Horse Breeders has grown rapidly since its start this year with leaders from major breeds and business circles. Officers include President J. W. Bailey and Treasurer Sterling R. Holt. The group plans futures and stakes to boost breeding, buyer interest, and racing events, aligning with turf papers and leading breeders. Battling Nelson and manager Billy Nolan plan a southern trip to Hot Springs New Orleans and possibly Mexico, after a cold illness. Nelson has earned substantial money and will not box until recovered.
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Texas
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Missouri
Jacob Ruppert
New York
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Kentucky
Sterling Br.felt
Indiana
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Ohio
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Hot Springs
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Mexico
White Sox
Nolan
England
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Organizing Athletics in Indianapolis urged by official
Walter Liginger of the Central Association of the A A U reviews Indianapolis sports scene and urges creation of an athletic club to coordinate and control local athletics for better organization.
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Indianapolis
Cubs Train With Pirates at West Baden
The Chicago Cubs under Manager Frank Chance and Trainer Jack McCormick conduct earnest spring workouts at West Baden Indiana. Players are said to be in good condition as mornings and afternoons see heavy diamond work and free mineral water used to boost fitness. Pirates advance guard Leever Philippe Willis Leifield Gibson and Phelps arrived for dinner. rest of team arrives next Monday.
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Purdue Outclassed by Wabash in 40 to 9 Loss
Wabash college defeated Purdue 40 to 9 in Crawfordsville Indiana. Freeman and Diddel led with two field goals each while Sprow totaled five. Wabash dominated, collecting 17 fouls to Purdue’s 20, and Referee Reiman of Indianapolis oversaw the game played in two 20 minute halves.
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Indianapolis
Hotel English Tailoring and Pressing Parlor Opens All Night
Advertisement notes an all night tailor and pressing parlor under the name Hotel English, offering at night service while you sleep, picking up and delivering goods and listing contact via Main 347. A separate line asks if readers have seen $1.80 photos in folders from Harrod's Studio at 110 Virginiae ave. Also promotes Puro Distilled Water Company with half gallon bottles at 5 cents and five gallon demijohns at 40 cents, new phone 2177, old main 778.
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Baseball Year Promising One History of Game
A sweeping 1915-era analysis argues baseball’s year will be the most successful yet with 80 professional leagues and about 210 clubs nationwide. It cites payrolls, attendance, and the rise of minor leagues under the legitimate umbrella, noting winner teams attract bigger crowds and broader public interest.
Johnson to Fight Squires for 20000 Purse in Melbourne
New York March 6 Jack Johnson the Negro heavyweight has been matched to fight Boshter Bin Squires champion heavyweight of Australia for a purse and side bet totaling 20000 in Melbourne within six weeks. Kingston makes specialty of old whisky.
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New York
Jack Johnson
Newspapers Develop Race Track Officials
San Francisco March 6 news note on newspaper men moving into track roles under the New California Jockey Club. Mentions E. C. Hopper presiding judge and Horace Egbert official handicapper among Emeryville officials. References Fred Mullholland patrol judge and Frank St D Skinner farm-chart expert. Jimmy Brookes manager at Burlingame track with Jebun Beden and Judge Fd Cole as observers.
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Barney Schrieber
Horace E
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Frank St. D. Skinner
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Rocky Mountains
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Burlingame
Agcott Park
Jim Brookes
Jebun Beden
Fd Cole
New York City
Fighters Avoid Training Ring With Unfamiliar Foes
The article quotes Jim Corbett on fighters preferring sparring partners they know, and avoiding training with strangers. It recounts a tale of Young Griffo arriving in the United States, misreading signs, and assuming his name appeared everywhere due to his popularity.
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Eva
Griffo
Griffa
Australia
Sidney
Bowling High Honors In Commercial League Standings
Willey of Lilly Stalnaker captained with a 948 series to lead the Commercial league on Tuesday night. Emmerich of Capital Nationals was runner up with 226. The Kingans and Water Company fives remain neck and neck atop the standings, each sweeping their opponents. The Fretchers dropped one game to Indiana Nationals while Tilly Stalnakers and the Muarpetts lost two to Capital Nationals and Browns respectively. The scores follow.
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Shermans Take League Lead After McCabis Fall to Waynes
The Shermans move to first in the U M T league after the McCabis, once tied for top, lost two to the Waynes Tuesday night. Bowling in the series was below par. The item notes accordion dress plaiting and room 8 at the Odd Fellows' Building in Pena end Wash as context, with buttons recovered.
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Odd Fellows’ Building
Pena End Wash
Lajoie Confident Cleveland Will Win Pennant This Year
Special to The Sus. Cleveland March 6 Lar ry Lajoie, famed second baseman, remains certain the Cleveland club can claim the American league pennant despite past bad luck. He notes last year’s strong batting success and vows tighter training management this season, believing in inside ball strategy under Cosmiskey and promising not to let accidents derail the Naps.
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Larry Lajoie
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Comiskey
Bradley
Naps
Race Winners List From New Orleans Oakland and Ascot
Horse racing results show Prince Rowling Diggins and Littles Wally Dayton among winners in New Orleans while Omar Tyrolean and Aunt Hala claim spots at Hot Springs Oakland features Boas and Happy River, and Ascot lists Chanc Walworth Buttons Lord Provost Yon Tromp and more with odds and placements.
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Cincinnati to host 1908 National Bowling Tournament
Garry Herrmann is confident Cincinnati will secure the 1908 bowling convention and tournament with him likely to become president of the American Bowling Congress. A final local meeting is set for Monday before delegates depart for St Louis on March 17, with St Paul teams in the tourney noted to be strong competitors.
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American Bowling Congress
Jordan Holds Out as Brooklyn Team Ships to Florida
Brooklyn manager Donov an and several players left by steamship for Jacksonville to prepare for the season. First baseman Jordan stayed behind seeking a raise Ebbetts says will not be granted. Donov an may play first base in exhibition games if Jordan remains out.
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Ebbetts
MADHENS START MARCH 17 TRAINING QUARTERS IN PEORIA
Toledo March 6. Manager Armour announced that he has chosen Peoria Illinois as the training quarters for the Toledo baseball team. The squad will depart March 17 for the training camp.
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Armour
Peoria
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Possum Cure for Eczema Prompts New Branch Dispensaries
Emergency Laboratories in New York announces expansion of poslam eczema treatment to branches in cities over 40 000 population. The physician in charge reports treating 5 000 patients directly and 53 000 via correspondence, claiming rapid itching relief and skin restoration. Free experimental poslam by mail offered to enquirers.
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New York City
Eagles Show Promises Fast Boxing Card in Germania Kal
Debates ask if Indian Jos Gregg can outpace a slower Jock Morgan in a highly anticipated Eagles show to be held in Germania Kal. The card features Magneté vs Greek Jimmy and adds a bout where Gregg and Morgan may define the night with speed versus power in a ten round clash. James Ryan of the Indianapolis Athletic Club serves as referee.
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Dutch Jerry
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Indianapolis Athletic Club
Spor tlett es and boxing items mix from coast to coast
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