Roberson and Berry Prepare for Hall Showdown
Dave Berry and Kid Roberson near match day in excellent condition after workouts with trainer George Skelton. Berry, weighing 134 pounds, claims strength and endurance from a recent hard bout that beat Jim Berry in three rounds. Roberson, slight favorite, has a 2008 boxing record and promises a tough contest. A preliminary between James Woodward and George Skelton will precede the main event in a ring set at center arena.
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Riddleweights
New Cycle Path Advances in Planned 20 Mile Circuit
The Wheelway League holds its annual stockholders meeting at the Mary Church Room in the Denison Hotel at 8 p m to elect five directors who appoint officers. Established five years ago with about 100 members, the league plans growth. Several new cycle paths already exist around Indianapolis and a proposal to connect Millersville and Broad Ripple would create a four mile path forming a 20 mile circuit if right of way is secured.
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Denison
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Salary Disputes With Cincinnati Club Cited By Manager
Manager Watkins notes salary pressures on Cincinnati players this season. He argues pay reflects value and that adjustments are common when performance dips. Hawley is cited as underperforming, Hahn’s prior season fame debated. a $450 offer is described as substantial, with suggestion to accept or risk losing his value. In Kokomo, Sheriff Harness halted a prize fight after a call from Gov Mount, allowing three sparring rounds before clearing the hall.
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Chicago
Buck Ewing Arrives to Lead New York Club This Season
New York manager Buck Ewing arrived on March 12 and conferred with Andrew Freedman. He stated the New York team will be strong, will not use Baltimore players, but has full authority to purchase any desired players. Also noted is the mysterious Young Mahoney from Philadelphia defeating Hercutes Athletic Club in a 144 pound bout.
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Madison Signs Contract Behind Pittsburg Infield Plans
Shortstop Madison has signed a contract with Pytebure under Manager Watkins. The Pittsburgh infield remains unsettled with first base expected to be filled this week as the American baseball association plans move forward.
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Umpires named for season in American league
President Johnson announced Sheridan Haskell Cainttilion and McDonald as season umpires. All but McDonald served in the American last year. 140 games scheduled. Opening week set for April 16 to 25. Cincinnati Reds beat New Orleans 21 to 5 in New Orleans. St Louis defeated Memphis 17 to 11. Amos Rush’s season status uncertain. Brush says no meeting in New York for his case.
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Boxing Notes From Chicago and Beyond in Late March
Terry McGovern and Tommy White of Chicago are set for a six round bout at Tattersall's in Chicago on March 28. Shine Russell from Alexandria won over Punch Campbell of Indianapolis at the Alexandria athletic club, Campbell knocked out in the second. Local featherweight Jimmy Beale rests from grip with plans to discuss business with Jack Cullen on return to form. Spectators claim a foul by McGovern on Gardner during their match, the foul prompting debate as a riot loomed after a first round leg hold. Adam Ryan of Philadelphia and Perry Queenan of Chicago drew after twenty rounds in Hot Springs. Peter Jackson plans to return to Sydney to teach sparring, with Tom Sharkey versus Jim McCormick slated for Hartford on March 17. Eddie Lefty seeks featherweight title again, matched with McGovern before Broadway athletic club on April 16, following Kenched by Chicago.
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Hot Springs
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Mt Nebo Project Absorbed Into Central Traction
The Central Traction Company of Indiana, formed to build an electric road from Kokomo to Indianapolis, will absorb the Indianapolis and Mount Nebo line. Incorporators Charles A. Ford William L. Kann and Horace E. Stillwell have received rights of way from Macintire Crow and Justice for Mount Nebo and will reroute via Castleton. A right of way to Millersville to Malott Park remains to be secured. Macintire denies any railroad backers intend to operate a steam road on the route.
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Wife of Dr Haynes Dies at Home After Illness
Mrs J R Haynes, 75, collapsed while ascending stairs at 12 N Illinois street Saturday evening and died. Dr Haynes refused to accept death, staying by her bedside through the night as physicians confirmed the end. The couple, married 50 years, had no children and were recently noted for their golden anniversary. Mrs Haynes had suffered from grip for weeks but was not thought seriously ill.
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Free to the Ruptured Dr Rice Offers Free Trial Cure
Dr W S Rice of Adams New York promotes a pain free nonoperative rupture cure with no time lost from work. He mails free trials to sufferers and cites Charles Lange Morrison Illinois as example of rapid healing, noting both ruptures healed with no truss required.
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Bargain yard wide fabrics and pillowcases sale
Advertisement lists yard wide cambric at 19 cents and brown sheeting at 2 1/2 cents, bleached sheeting and ready to use bleached sheets from 13 to 39 cents, 100 dozen pillow cases in three kinds, extra fine hemstitched pillow cases, and best quality feather ticking priced around a penny per unit, indicative of a mid 20th century fabric sale.
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Players refuse St. Louis move in baseball talks
In Baltimore on March 12 a base ball conference convened at Manager Hanlon's home. Mc Graw and Robinson, recently sold to St. Louis for 15000 dollars, resisted the transfer, deeming it too distant. They planned to attend a second meeting Monday to press for consent. A Harriett Evans of Hinsdale touts Ons Minuts Cough Cure for quick relief of croup and respiratory issues, urging its use by druggists.
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