Lindaman Goes to the Mound Again Against Naps
In Fort Worth Texas on March 18 rain led to rest day for Browns and Cleveland Colts as Lindaman Slisgle and Muardgrove were set to pitch if play resumed. Carr seeks college signees Prichard Humphries from Baylor and Texas Christian prospects Dodd Snap Baldwin Wakefield Buster as potential future players for Indianapolis.
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Carr
Browns
McGinnis
Cleveland Colts
Frank Bowerman
Plana
Lindaman
Slisgle
Muardgrove
Prichard
Humphries
Baylor University
Ralph Glaze
Indianapolis
Glaze
Waco
Texas Collegians
Texas Christian University
Dodd
Snap
Baldwin
Wakefield
Buster
Dallas
Waco Notes On St Patrick Day Revelry in Camp Wardrobe
In Waco on St Patrick’s Day readers glimpse a lively Camp Waco scene with Irish pride and green decorations. The piece highlights Tommy McCarthy as a singer, discusses Bowerman’s praise for Amos Rusie, and recalls baseball legends such as Lajoie Wagner Cobb Lange Lewis and McCarthy’s pitching lore. Bowerman notes Hardgrove Milligan and Pitcher Spencer as players he discovered and predicts Hardgrove’s future in the American Association.
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Waco. Tex
Camp Waco
St. Vatrick’s
The
Sun
Emerald Isle
Tommy McCarthy
Frank Bowerman
Mathewsons
Browns
Amos Rusie
Rusie
Giants
Meekin
New York
Baltimores
Bonettean
Wilbur Robinson
Baltimore
New Yorks
Bowerman
Lajoie
Wagner
Cobb
Frank Delahunty
Bill Lange
Chicago
Phil Lewis
Man McCarthy
Hardgrove
Milligan
Spencer
American Association
Frank
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues
Yesterday's scores list multiple games including Hot Springs vs Boston 6 4 Cincinnati over Cleveland 4 in New Orleans. Atlanta defeated Philadelphia 6 3 while Atlanta Southern beat Philadelphia second team 3 to 1. Birmingham Southern posed an 8 1 win over Philadelphia American. Houston rain affected games against St. Louis and Dallas rain. All-Stars beat Brooklyn 12 2. Southern Pines defeated Trinity College 11 0. Oakland games noted with Pacific appearance.
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Hot Springs
Boston
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Chicago
Cleveland
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Birmingham
Ala
Houston
St. Louis
Texas
Dallas
Detroit
Brooklyn
Southern Pines
Trinity College
N. C
Oakland
Cal
Pacific
Li White
Diary of a Busher in Texas League Ambitions
In Waco on March 18 a Texas league manager urged a player to join the Texas league, claiming it’s a path to the big leagues. The player, referencing Hamandese and Ham-and-oxy leagues, argues Texas leaguers dominate with strong hits, noting Tris Speaker’s rise from Texas. He calls himself not a pop-up artist.
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Waco
Tex
Jack Hayden
George Adeish
Tris Speaker
Texas
Rinks Seek Games With State Teams This Season
The Rinks announce a season plan to play any state team, boasting fast semi pro players. After selecting a team from many hopefuls they aim to match the top semi pro talent. Local teams seeking practice games on Sundays may contact B Unversaw at Columbia Grocery.
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Cloak House
Nxt
B. Unversaw
Columbia Grocery Com
Near the Top Is the Place Carr Chooses
Waco Texas March 18 According to plans the Indianapolis regulars will travel to San Antonio to play the San Antonio club Monday and Detroit club Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday in Houston and Galveston. Manager Carr plans to use the best players for team play development with the Yannigans under Frank Bowerman. He expects strong exhibition play to sharpen the team for the American Association season and aims to field a winning club with deep strength across departments.
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Tex
Indianapolis
San Antonio
Alamo
Missions
Detroit
Houston
Galveston
Carr
Yannigans
Frank Bowerman
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Texas
American Association
Gulf
Speed Boys
Keogh Defends Title in Rochester Series Against Weston
Jerome Keogh, reigning champion pool player, faces a three nights series with Charles Weston in Rochester, New York. After March 16 the schedule and conditions for further matches will be announced, with many other contests to follow.
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Jerome Keogh
Charles Weston
Rochester
N. Y
A Word to Thy Ladies Promote Custom Woolens
A local ad urges ladies to avoid ready made clothes for their sons and directs them to a shop offering the largest woolen selection in America. All wool suits to order priced at 12.75 dollars with a note on fitting and quality.
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America
Boxee O
Singer & Sons
W. Washington
Argument the Very Life of Fighting Game
Nelson Wolgast battle prompts title about the boxing era and fierce rivalry. Names Nelson Wolgast appear as central figure in the clash over rules and ring prowess. The piece frames the argument as a life defining conflict within fighting sport.
Nagle’s Ring Gaps and Wolgast Nelson Debate
A flood of opinions on the Wolgast Nelson bout uses fight pictures to claim both sides’ dominance in the fortieth round. Analysts, including Rafael and James J. Corbett, spar over referee decisions and Nelson’s collapse while Wolgast claims the victory was earned. The piece notes potential future matches with Welsh and Bronson, while urging vigilance for a definitive champion and hinting at Tommy Murphy as the next focal point in the crowded lightweight scene.
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Eddie Smith
Wolgast
Nelson
Deine Rafael
Ad Wolgast
Cadillac
Kid Lavigne
Dane
Kig
Michigan
James J. Corbett
Long Range
Woffgast
Wolgant
Tommy Murphy
Ike
Murphy
New York
Moran
Wolgastmself
Freddy Welsh
Welsh
England
Kay Bronson
Indianapolis
Bronnson
Boston
Pirato
Wolquast
Cavil
Tommy
Doc Stork
Devine Wins in One Round in Lexington Boxing Match
In Lexington Kentucky Matt Devine a local boxer defeated Kid Whiting of Louisville in one round at Wellington hall last night Both fighters weighed 134 pounds The winner delivered a straight left to the heart Lolly Barnes weighing 189 pounds challenged any Kentucky foe of similar weight after the bout
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Devine
Lexington
Matt Devine
Whiting
Louisaville
Wellington Hall
Lolly Barnes
Kentucky
Wool serge suiting sale by Minger and Gobs
Pure wool fancy weave serge suiting offered by Minger and Gobs at 12.75 dollars per order. Entire satisfaction guaranteed. Located at 43 West Washington.
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Minger & Gobs
W. Weahington
Boxing and wrestling notes from New York and Ohio
Young Corbett to hold a big New York benefit with Ketchel on the card. Abe Attell meets Jonathan Mutro before the National Sporting Club. Tommy Ryan to train Jack Johnson for July 4. Ryan claims deep knowledge of Jeffries style and plans to join Johnson mid May. Frank Burns seeks Gehring title bout. Cupid Haddock clocks 50 yards indoors in 5.15. Frankie Conley billed for 45 rounds with Vernon on April 30. Ad Welgast to earn $1000 per show in burlesque. Sam Trott rising in boxing. Jimmy Crabbs seeks repairs and repose.
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Tommy Ryran
Jack Johnson
Ryan
Jeffries
Johnson
Coffroth Aims Frisco Grand Opera and Hippodrome
Impresario Jimmy Coffroth returns to power in San Francisco proposing a vast indoor arena named the Coffroth Hippodrome. It would host 45 round boxing, track meets, auto shows, prize fights, and even grand opera with Melba concerts planned for next December. Ground has been broken for the new venture to rival Madison Square Garden in capacity.
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Jimmy Coffroth
San Fran
Frisco
Coffroth
Hammerstein
Pat Powers
H. Connolly Pollok
San Francisco
Jimmy
Melba
Madison Square Garden
New York
Gossip of Teams and Players in Baseball Circles
The column notes Bugs Raymond joining Rube Waddell in the Incorrecto camp and Leever’s silence on Dreyfuss’ letters. Matty’s sharp pitching, Brick Owens’ umpiring at a Baldwin-Hyland fight, Amos Strunk’s hot start for the Athletics, and Strunk’s rise threaten Brewers plans. Various stars move, train, or rumor about spring tales and injuries. Bears of the Grapefruit era mingle in a bustling preseason chatter.
Langford Knocks Flynn Out In Eighth of 45 Round Bout
March report from Los Angeles details Sam Langford’s decisive knockout of Jim Flynn in the eighth round of their 45 round bout. Langford used a swift uppercut to finish, while Flynn fought hard but dropped after a pounding exchange, leaving fans and analysts debating Flynn’s status. The vivid account notes Langford’s mastery of the punch and Flynn’s aggressive defense, with crowd sympathy leaning toward Langford throughout.
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Langford
Jim Flynn
Boston
Flynn
Stanley Ketchel
Jick Johnson
Jeffries
Thea
Man
Bell
Sam
Jim
Clees
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