Tommy Murphy in His First Big Fight-Against Bobby Flynn
Ray Mowe, Rochester born shortstop, draws attention from manager Carr in Waco Texas. A 21 year old school teacher, Mowe shows speed at short and on the bases, with promise for development through future baseball schooling.
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Tommy Murphy
Bobby Flynn
Joe Kelly
Waco
Tex
Ray Mowe
Rochester
Ind
Carr
Mowe
Carr, Watkins and Company
Wakefield
Fast Play At Finish Breaks Waco Rally Inning Drama
Indianapolis beat Waco 4 to 2 in a nine inning game as a ninth inning double play by Lemon and Carr ended a Texans rally with the bases full. Hardgrove Slagle and McCarthy pitched for Indianapolis while Wakefield Thebo Spencer Hayden Carr and others starred for Waco.
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Waco
Tex
Lemon
Carr
Texas Rangers
Indianapolis
Curry
Texans
Titcher McCarthy
Hardgrove
Slagle
McCarthy
Lanky Tommy Murphy’s rise from Greenpoint to title chance
A feature on Tommy Murphy, a gentle yet resilient New York lightweight who defeated Owen Moran and earned consideration for a world title shot. The piece recalls his rough beginnings in Greenpoint, early fights, and his pursuit of Johnny Oliver at the New Polo Club, tracing a modest start toward boxing stardom.
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Tommy
Tommy Murphy
New York
Owen Moran
Ad Wolgast
J. W. M'Conaughy
Greenpoint
Ind
Murphy
Tiis
Johnny Oliver
New Polo Athletic Club
New Polo Club
Twenty-third Street
120Th Street
Park Avenue
East River
Brooklyn Bridge
Miannattan Island
Harlem Club
Oliver
Boxing Cards and Harlem Pride Rise in Early 1900s
A raw tour of boxing schedules across cities from Memphis to New York with bouts including Murphy versus Flynn and other named fighters. A feature on Tommy Murphy, his rise from Harlem prospects under manager Johnny Oliver, and the private 1903 Flynn bout that ended in a draw after a hard 20 rounds.
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Oliver
Gen. Weyler
Murphy
Tommy Murphy
New Polo Athletic Club
Ant
Harlem
Johnny Oliver
Hia
Polo Club
New York
Bobby Flynn
Guttenburg
Jersey
Lake Erie
Race Track
Flynn
West Side
Fast Men Signed by Indianapolis White Sox
The Indianapolis White Sox sign their fast semi pro players under Manager Stiles. The roster includes catchers Dugan and Guthrie, Hasseld Richenbach and Hanns as pitchers Jordan Kautsky Templeton Mumfert and C Richenbach, infielders Mitchell Lang Barnes and Murphy, and outfielders.
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Indianapolis
Yeamans Engaged by Chair Makers
EB Yeamans of Detroit joins the “Chair Makers” as manager for the Diamapolia Chair and Furniture Company. Purgueen handles game addresses.
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EB. Yeamans
eDtroit
Purgueen
Indiamapolia Chair and Furniture Company
Rose Poly track team builds for promising season
At Terre Haute on March 14 Rose Poly advances track prep with leveling and cinder work. A quarter mile oval and 220 yard straightaway rise as inter class and dual meets approach. May 21 ICA L meet on campus features Wabash DePauw Franklin Hanover with Rose Poly aiming for sprint success and weight events led by George Standau.
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Madison
Rose Poly
Dragi‘ng
Sheppard
Reot
Nicholson
Coffee
Spindle
Kelley
Cook
Clark
Stubb Oakman Thrills Canada in Canuck Right Wing Role
Milwaukee star Stubb Oakman features for a Canadian team as right wing while Jeff faces a career crossroads if he defeats Johnson. Settlement hinges on the outcome as promotion plots shape the bout.
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Stubb’ Oakman
Milwaukee
Canada
Local Gun Club Announces March 9 and 30 Shoot
The Indianapolis Gun Club reveals a spring tournament set for Tuesday and Wednesday, March 9 and 30, with a money-back sweepstakes of ten 20-target events daily. Entrants pay $2 per 20-target event and $1 for the money-back purse, with a $21 entry fee and 40 cent club meals. Spectators are invited. notify the club for attendance via the Indiana Trust Building or 149 E Washington St, Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Gun Club
Indianapolis
Murch Hired to Take Garr's Place at First Base
Waco Texas March 14 Big Slammy Murch may play third base for Indianapolis this season but the club drafted him for future first base service from Detroit. Manager Carr plans to slim players to peak weight, with Carr aiming for 210 or 200 pounds and enforcing a strict condition standard all summer.
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Waco
Tex
Slammy Murch
Indianapolis
Detroit
Carr
Charley
Biseball
Dan Howley
March
Murch
LINE-UPS FOR TODAY By a Star Correspondent
Waco Texas March 14 Care sends the following team against Baylor university today Carr first Williams second Lewis short Milreh third Hayden right Callahan center Chadbourne left Wakefield catcher Thielman Slagle Reyn olds Lindamen pitchers Against Texas Christian university Bowerman first Orth second Mowe short Hooke third Delahanty left Sperrer center Milligan right Lemon ratcher Grohan Spencer Glaze Hard grove McCarthy pitchers
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Baylor University Today
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Williams
Lewis
Short
Milreh
Hayden
Callahan
Chadbourne
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Reynolds
Lindamen
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Hooke
Delahanty
Sperrer
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Spencer
Glaze
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McCarthy
Bronson Beats Hirst in Philadelphia Bout
Ray Bronson defeated Joe Hirst in Philadelphia Saturday night. Hirst survived a third round knockout bid, but Bronson dominated thereafter. Bronson advances toward strong eastern opportunities with several offers under review.
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Ray Bronson
Joe Hirst
Philadelphia
Sporting Writers
Hirst
Bronson
Feast for Auto Men Opens in Indianapolis Week
Indianapolis automobile show week begins March 2 with a banquet closing the affair at the Denison hotel. C A Bookwalter will be toastmaster, Governor Marshall has been asked to speak, and Mayor Shank plus other prominent figures will address the gathering. A state organization of automobile men may be formed.
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Indianapolis
Denison Hotel
C. A. Bookwalter
Marshall
Shank
W. K. Stewart seeks games for season with out-of-town matches
The W. K. Stewart company baseball team invites other teams to arrange games for the season, preferably out-of-town. Respond to Orville P. Bray in care of Bobbs-Merrill Company.
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W. K. Stewart Company
Orville P. Bray
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Yesterday's Scores Tie and Narrow Pro Wins
The Reds and Colts tied 12 to 12 at Hot Springs. Detroit defeated San Antonio 2 to 1 in San Antonio. St Louis American Colts beat Galveston 12 to 5. New York Giants edged Dallas 6 to 5.
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Colts
Hot Springs
Detroit
San Antonio
St. Louis American Colts
Galveston
New York Giants
Dallas
May Sell Team Holds World Record At 2.02
A team including Lady Maul C and Hedgewood Boy may be sold by J C Crabtree after a fabulous offer. The text notes the team holds a world record of 2.02 percent to the pole and hints the deal could be accepted.
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Maul C
Hedgewood Boy
J. C. Crabtree
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