Boy Wonder to Face Giants in Texas Trip
WGRAW'S Boy Wonder will meet the New York Giants as Carr's Waco team continues spring work in Texas. After 5 4 and 9 6 wins over Baylor and Texas Christian, Carr seeks a stronger lineup with Marquard possibly to pitch against Indianapolis, while McGraw plans a good Giants squad.
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Baylor
Spencer
Hartgrove
Slagie
Orth
Shielman
Giant
H O& A. A. Spencer
Milligan
Delahanty
B. Hamnico
Aldwin
Brewster
Kerr
Buster
Peek Saceevaseese
Browns Woop
Rwans
A. Spencer
Millgan
Delahan
Bowerman
Lemon
Mhooke
Lemonier
Ba Baldwin
Efield
Glaze
Graham
Cer
Tyson
Morton
Wakefield
Gee
Dodd
Hopke
Glize
Munsell
New York Giants
Waco
McGraw
Muggsy
Texas
Rey
St. Louis Browns
Browns
Story of Civil Engineer Whoes Lines Fell in Baseball Field
A Waco based profile of Indianapolis manager Charles Carr reveals his dual role as player and manager shaping the club’s success. The piece details Carrs tough yet sympathetic leadership, his rise from Philadelphia to Lehigh coaching, and his choice to stay in baseball over engineering, noting friendships shaping his career path and a lifelong claim to influence in the American Association.
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Joe Kelly
ACC
Tex
Indianapolis
Charles Carr
Carr
Waco
Car
Klarderove
Monmouth
Tommy McCarthy
Boston Nationals
Carr Carr
American Association
Detroit
Ed Barrows
Tiger
Barrow
Jennings
Charles Car
Lale
Ridley Park
Philadelphia
Gossip of Teams and Players
Rumors fly about player holds outs and potential moves. Griff pursues Willie Keeler while Heine Peitz trains his squad on slides steals and extra-base hits. Mullin trims to 171 pounds might start at 178, Lange may return to Des Moines, and Pirates schedule workouts at Weert Baden against the Colonels.
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Heine Peitz
George Mullin
Watson Versus Van Sickle Set For Private 10 Rounder
Cincinnati report states welterweight Bammy Van Sickle of Indiana will box Watson ten rounds in a private bout planned for this week. The match highlights a rising Philadelphia era clash in boxing circles.
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Cincinnati
Battling Watson
Bammy van Sickle
van Sickle
Indiana
Bronson Seeks Lightweight Title Challenge in Indy
Ray Bronson returns to Indianapolis claiming he will challenge Tomy Murphy and Ad Wolgast for lightweight honors after a six round duel with Joe Hirst in Philadelphia. Bronson dominated Hirst per reporters, while Hirst beat Young Erie twice and is regarded strong. Bronson also notes Mackey McFarland lost to Murphy in Philadelphia, arguing his case to face Murphy as Wolgast’s next potential opponent.
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Ray Bronson
Joe Hirst
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Tomy Murphy
Ad Wolgast
Bronson
Hirst
Young Erie
Packey Mckarland
Tommy Murphy
Mackey
Murphy
Wolgast
Science and Boxing Pioneering Training Returns in Lightweight Ring
The article argues that science replaces wild slugging in lightweight boxing. Battler Nelson will resume training focusing on guard, defense, and precise straight hits rather than energy-wasting punches. The piece contrasts scientific boxing with past reckless tactics amid rivals Harlem Pommy Murphy and Owen Moran.
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Nelson
Harlem
Pommy Murphy
Owen Moran
Yvears
Young Corbett
Terry McGovern
Joe Gans
Buattler
Hyland and Baldwin Draw in Ten Rounds at Kansas City
Dick Hyland and Matty Baldwin fought ten rounds to a draw in Kansas City. The bout featured one dull fourth round with Baldwin receiving bumps but neither man harmed. After that, the action failed to renew and both fighters showed weariness.
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Dick Hyland
Matty Baldwin
Kansas City
Wyland
Baldwin
Sporting writer ranks Jeff Ng and Jeffries in focus
Sporting writer Dickerson catalogs Jeffries training methods and warns of the impact of cigarettes on endurance. He asserts Jeffries averages 7,000 cigarettes a year, questions his comeback, and contrasts hard work with perceived vices while weighing bouts against challengers such as Jacek Johnson and Sam Laneford.
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Dickerseam
Jacek Johnson
Sam Laneford
Ab Ieaifttagn
Boc
Jeanette
Dickerson
Jeffries
Hue
Erson Wold
Sullivan Knocks Out Atlanta Opponent For Georgia Title
Tommy Sullivan of Lewerenes Massachusetts wins the light heavyweight championship of Georgia by stopping Al Christiansen in the third round of a ten round bout at the Monroe Athletic Club. Christiansen was outclassed throughout with a first round knockdown saved only by the bell.
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Atlanta
Mereh
Tommy Sulivan
Lewrenes
Mass
Georgia
al Christiansen
Monroe Athletic Club
Christiansen
Sullivan
Christansen
Langford Kim Flynn duel teased as match teases sleep
Boxing chatter in brief notes: Langford taunts Flynn for a quick sleep in their next meeting while Ad Wolgast tours Kansas City and a Ketchel Kuinse bout awaits decision. Boxing figures warn against a Corbett dance tactic as other sporting items island notes include Ohio auto show and Palm Beach regatta.
Rounding Into Playing Form At Camp Waco
In Waco Texas on March 15 Dr Noble organizes a leisure-training trip for business leaders while baseball players prepare for the season. Manager Carr notes young prospects Hardgrove Milligan Callahan Mowe and others showing class as Carr plans early-season selection and signings with return to normal duties after training.
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Camp Waco
Jimmy Burke
Joe Kelly
Waco
Texas
Dr. &. T. Noble
Indianapolis
Dr. Noble
Houston
Dallas
Carr
Vexas
Fort Wayne
Cartwright
Indiana University
Washington Park
Hardgrove Named Missouri Sandow and Strong Workouts
Southpaw Oscar Graham leads a feature on pitchers at the training stage with near perfect condition and intent to match last year’s late-season form. Tommy McCarthy and Johnny Duggan slim down after winter work, while Al Orth outpaces all in training discipline and Carr, Lewis, and Murch push to shed winter fat for peak infield performance. Delahanty plans medical study after baseball and Ralph Glaze to stay at Baylor University with Carr’s approval, aiming for readiness before opening day.
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Carr
McGraw
Marquard
Baylor
Wakefield
Chadbourne
Lindaman
Degran
Reynolds
Ralph Glaze
coNegians
Dugan
Texas Christian University
Delahanty
Mowe
Gaze
Graham
Spencer
Glaze
Oscar Graham
Tommy McCarthy
Fort Wayne
Johnny Duggan
Duggan
Barlor University
Carn
Great Trophy for Speedway Racing Event Plans for Auto Show
The Wheeler & Schebler trophy, the first ever offered, will be contested May 28 at the Motor Speedway for a 200 mile race. The prize was to go to the 300 mile winner last year, but the contest was halted by A A A officers. The Prest-o-Lite trophy will be contested May 27. A meeting Thursday night at the Denison Hotel, by the Indianapolis Auto Trade Association and the Flat Tire club, will discuss show week plans, the floral parade, and the speed contest. Officials predict the motor car show will be a huge success with nearly twice as many cars as last year and enthusiasts expecting tenfold interest.
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Wheeler & Schebler
High skies trouble Texas ball players in Waco and Indianapolis
In a nostalgic piece on baseball, Waco Texas and Indianapolis are depicted under clear heavens where high fly balls constantly challenge outfielders. The author notes how Texan skies nearly every day create rare difficulty, while cities like Indianapolis show different wind effects on catches. The article stresses eye training and practice to judge fly balls accurately.
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Waco
Texas
Texans
Indianapolis
Diary of a Busher Finds Style In Society and Baseball
The diary notes a ballplayer named Grady who excels at hitting and fielding while joking about his social ambitions. He recalls interactions with teammates Jack Hayden and Phil Lewis, describes enjoying a lenten ball at Harmony Hall with Waco cutups, and praises southern roses and the aristocracy of the south. He reflects on balancing baseball prowess with flirtations and social wit.
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Grady
Jack Hayden
Phil Lewis
Fumbies
Phil Jewis
South
Johnsons Trial Set For March In New York
March 3 is set for the trial of Jack Johnson the negro pugilist on a second degree assault charge. Counsel for Johnson and District Attorney Whitman conferred noting the usual schedule would push the case to May. Judge Mulqueen approved advancing Johnson to Chicago to avoid interruptions to his training. He stands accused of attacking a diminutive black woman at an uptown saloon.
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New York
Jack Johnson
Whitman
Mulqueen
Court of General Sessions
Johnson
Chicago
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Ray Mowe
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