Boston Nationals Reorganized Under New Owner George Dovey
The Boston Nationals, reorganized with George B. Dovey as owner and Fred Tenney as manager, gather in Indianapolis en route to West Baden for training and then Little Rock. Deals with Abbatichio and Ritchey bolster infield and pitching, with Tenney leading a diverse roster including Dolan, Bates, Howard, and Cy Young.
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Fountain of Youth
Cubs Quit Springs for New Orleans
West Baden, Ind March 8 There was rain and cool air as the Chicago Cubs and seven Pirates practiced in the damp grounds of the enclosed bicycle track. They plan to depart this afternoon at 2 50 for New Orleans via Louisville. Jeff Overall will join them next Sunday in New Orleans. Jack McCarthy of Brooklyn is here training with the group. Battery from Indianapolis American Association set for Mineral Water Valley next week. Boston NL club has quarters at the Springs Hotel and will arrive Sunday for supper. Dr H H Gessler joined the Celts from Pennsylvania.
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New Orleans
Louisville
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Celts
Pennsylvania
Many Named for the Latonia Derby Field Grows
Cincinnati reports 29 nominations for the Latonia Derby opening spring meeting on June 1 with more from the west expected to push total toward forty. Top yearlings returning include Arcite and others who have faced the barrier this year, arcite noted as a clinker in Louisville reports. A field of around a dozen starters could yield a stake near 65000 dollars.
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Far West
Arcite
Sir Huon
Louisville
Highlander spring training squad grows to sixteen
The Highlanders added pitchers Hughes and Hoge arriving from Colorado, joined by Keefe and Kid Elberfield, bringing the total to 16 in Atlanta. Delehanty Chase and Brackett have not yet reported. Griffith expects them soon.
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Hoge
Colorado
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Delehanty
Chase
Brackett
Griffith
Brock et al. To Join Griffiths New York Team
Special to The Sun reports Louis Brock et al. from Carmi Illinois March 8 will join Clark Griffiths New York American League team for preliminary practice. He will pitch and be in peak condition.
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Louis Brockett
Buffalo
Atlanta
Clark Griffith
Sherwood Named Memphis Country Club Golf Instructor
Sherwood, former instructor of Toledo and Omaha clubs, was chosen to succeed Robert Simpson as golf instructor of the Memphis Country Club and will represent the local organization at future tournaments north and south.
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Omaha
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Memphis
Prize fight penalties set by Michigan court
Judge Stuart of the superior court yesterday fined prize fighter Harry Lewis of Philadelphia $1,050 and Jacob Besterman, his father, $1,000 for engaging in a prize fight. Frank O'Brien, Lewis's trainer, was fined $200 for aiding and abetting. Special to The Swan. Grand Rapids Mich.
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Superior Court
Harry Lewis
Philadelphia
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Lewis
Frank O'Brien
Bluffton baseball leaders elect new officers
In Bluffton Indiana on March 8 the baseball association directors elected Del Locke as president Clem Kain as secretary and booking manager Fred Langeman and Bert Moore as treasurers A player manager is to be hired A 1500 guarantee fund has about been subscribed The season opens May 15.
St Paul Bowls for Bryson as Cincinnati Tactics Face Pushback
In St Paul Minn on March 8 bowing leaders rejected Cincinnati's lure of money to host the next convention. The St Paul Bowling Tournament Association backs Indianapolis' Bob Bryson for president and plans a united vote while debating city support for staging duties and a possible $100 city appropriation. A steering committee of three will coordinate, with 20 rooms reserved for the delegation at the Southern hotel.
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Autoists Fight for Good Roads in Indiana Plan
Frederick J. Elliott secretary of the American Automobile Association will visit Indianapolis next week to organize a Indiana state autoists association. He aims to unite dealers manufacturers and enthusiasts for better roads and to promote Glidden tour plans. Elliott travels from Cincinnati to Richmond then to Indianapolis via the National road presenting the movement to local auto clubs.
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O'Brien Hints Route to Real Champion via Key Matches
Philadelphia March 8 Jack O'Brien says he cannot fight before his slated defense against Tommy Burns in Los Angeles next May. He proposes Palmer challenging Squires to clean up the heavyweight muddle, with the winner facing the O'Brien Burns victor to crown a real champion.
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Jack Palmer
Jack O’brien
Tommy Burns
Noah Brusso
Los Angeles
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Sullivan
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Australia
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Highlander star Hal Chase demands $5 500 salary
Hal Chase, Highlanders first baseman, sent an ultimatum to manager Griffith in San Jose stating he will not play for less than $5,500 this season. The initial Griffith offer was $3,900, raised to $4,000, but Chase persists at $5,500. He has been coaching St Mary's College and is in prime condition.
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Pittsburg
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Dave Brain
San Jose
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Highlander
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California
St. Mary's
Sunday Baseball Ban Debate Plans Senate Action
Sunray baseball supporters and opponents clashed over a Sunday game ban as the House passed the bill after lively debate. Senators Hlugg Roemler and Cox were noted, with Cox opposing the Sunday game. The argument focused on revenue from admissions rather than factual issues, and supporters urged the Senate to follow House action amid active anti Sunday baseball efforts.
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Central baseball league directors meet in Evansville
The Central baseball league will hold a meeting in Evansville on March 20 to adopt a season schedule and finalize opening arrangements. Evansville has not hosted the moguls before, and a big time is planned, with the Elks’ room likely to host the meeting.
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Man Died After City Saloon Intake
Michael Shea died at City hospital Thursday night likely from heavy drinking after being brought in unconscious from a saloon at 45145 W Washington St. He had no known relatives in town and lived on E Market St.
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Washington St
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Sports Briefs Highlight A Mix Of Baseball Pacts And Billiards
A scattered roundup covers Jake Welmer versus Garry Herrmann, baseball magnates chasing a record eclipse, Tommy Burns versus Mike Schreck, Willie Hoppe’s Amsterdam billiards surge, Cleveland hosting over 50 public grounds, and Ban Johnson not joining Comiskey in Mexico. Also noted are a St Louis national pistol and revolver championship, Hal Chase’s repentance claim, New Orleans jockey fashion shifts, Miller’s travel, a New World ice yacht record at Muskeen Michigan, Western league expansion to eight clubs, Topeka’s sale and St Joseph entry, a New York telegram to Rhettsline, possible marriage stress, and a three-way York race on March 18.
Western league rejects Topeka takeover bid
The Western association of baseball clubs met in Kansas City and voting 7 to 1 rejected the Western league’s proposal to take over the Topeka club. President O Neal called the move a breach of the agreement with the National association. A $3000 purchase price had been sent to President Shively a week earlier.
Circus Locks Out St Louis Browns in Texas
St Louis Browns manager McAleer arrived in San Antonio seven hours late to learn the ball grounds are unavailable until Monday due to a circus occupying the site. Practice moves behind the hotel with games for Saturday and Sunday canceled. Grounds lie seven miles from Hot Sulphur Wells hotel where the team is quartered.
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St. Louis Browns
Fair Grounds
Railroad fare cut prompts fewer trains on lines
Railroad managers in several states warn that reducing fares to two cents will lead to trimming schedules. They claim the move will ease congestion by removing duplicate services and reduce crowding on shared tracks. The statement hints at efficiency gains but also reduced service.
Accordion Dress Plaiting at Odd Fellows Building
Buttons recovered. Room 8 of the Odd Fellows' Building in Pennsylvania Washington state mentions accordion dress plaiting with recovered buttons.
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Odd Fellows’ Building
Penn
Parrott’s Muddy Home Run Becomes Atlanta Legend
In Atlanta a humorous ninth inning play featured Parrott racing to third after a ball vanished in a muddy puddle. He slid home as the ball was finally thrown in, sparking cheers while he asked scorers if his hit counted as a home run.
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Wassons Climb In Retail Social League Standings
Hultman of the Wassons topped the league scoring on Thursday night with a high score while Mc Carthy of Ayres took second honors with 213. The Kahns defeated the Whens in two games as the Wassons won three from the Taylors and the Bliss Swann five beat Ayres. PASTIME ALLEYS hosts Raja hs heading to the top.
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North-sides Rally Defeats Crescents in Indianaplis Series
In a Friday night series in the Indianapolis league the North-sides posted a remarkable 1,3 score while the Crescents lost the entire contest. Peacock.
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Peacock
Samuel Y Buckman Dies After Operation at 55
Samuel Y Buckman of 169 Woodruff Place died Thursday night at Deaconess hospital after an operation for peritonitis. He had worked with leading tin plate and metal companies and was a traveling salesman for Tanner & Co. He leaves a wife and daughter.
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Tanner & Co
Indiana Hopefuls Seek Breaks From Wattie Watkins
An army of young Indiana ball players, from Evansville to Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, press Wattie Watkins for chances to prove themselves in professional baseball. They believe their talent warrants signing and expect proper coaching to become stars, though Watkins cautions many are called but few chosen while advising to keep steady work until a real break arrives.
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Krug Umpire Candidate for Exhibition Games
Indianapolis loan signs third baseman Krug from Scranton Renuto of the Tri State League for 1000 as a season joke. John Osrim, former big league catcher and minor league manager, now cigar store owner at Fountain Square, will be named umpire for exhibition games at Washington Park. OlHe Chill also sought the post.
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Indianapolis
Carr
Joe Caintillon
Kruset Florea
Kellum
John Osrim
Fountain Square
Washington Park
OlHe Chill
Vaty
Swindling Gang Uses Fake Prize Fight in Baltimore
Louis A. McDaniel of Baltimore was duped of 2500 dollars by a clever swindle that staged a fake prize fight and a supposed changing hands of large sums. A New York trip with a supposed line of clubmen and a famed Texas fighter Jack Gray led to a staged defeat after the second round. Police in New York and Baltimore are pursuing the confederates.
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Louis A. McDaniel
Mae Daniel
McDaniel
New York
Jack Gray
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