Beville May Join The Outlaws In Independent Gamble
Indianapolis catcher Monte Beville declares he will not play for Cantillon in Milwaukee and will join the Kansas City club if blocked, threatening to join outlaw leagues for better pay. He accuses Detroit and Milwaukee managers of misrepresentation and seeks the national commission ruling.
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Joe Cantillon
Milwaukee
SUN
Kansas City
Cantillon
Monte Beville
Indianapolis
Béville
Eatneat
Detroit
Millwaukee
Beville
Chicago
Thil
Ula
National Commission
Sporting of All Sorts Sparsely Covered in Early Campaign Cards
Kid Herman and Adam Ryan surge in campaign pace as Herman eyes a bout with the Young Corbett winner Sullivan while Ryan lines up several matches. James Butler buys Mamie R and Alford C during a California visit. Carter seeks release from Rushville confines citing poor health. Weather halts Pirates Yanigans game. Giants take to association football for good exercise. Honey Melody and Jersey McCarthy sign for a Spokane bout on April 25. Choir Boy 207 joins Frank G. Jones of Memphis after a 2:10 mile effort. Hostetter praised as a potential key hitter by Billy Hallman, under Manager Kealey. Harry Scroges loses in Baltimore as Joe finally breaks a long winless stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid Herman
Adam Ryan
Herman
Young Corbett
Kid Sullivan
Ryan
Nelsons Impromptu Challenge Sparks White Fight Claim
Nelson accepts an impromptu challenge to Charley Mitchell manager of Jabez White English champion. He bets 1600 that he will KO White in ten rounds. Fight to be public or private before the Brit contest. He floored McGovern in Milwaukee incident in livery dispute over a horse deal.
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Scripps-M'Rre Press Association
San Francisco
Battling Nelson
Charley Mitchell
Jabez White
Nelson
White
M'Govern
Scripps-M'Rae Press Association
Milwaukee
Wis
Terry McGovern
Paul Mittag
Players Are Willing Loy to Indianapolis Baseball Team
The Indianapolis team shows eager spring training as Manager Bartow notes the players are willing to give their best. Captain Hallman emphasizes careful arm use while Nickens recalls getting lost in the city. Barrow predicts double plays will be a feature with Carr, Osteen, and Hallman anchoring the infield.
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Indianapolis
Buctow
Barrow
Bartow
Singury
Tom McCrrery
Billey Hallman
Hallman
Nickens
Nashville
Tenn
Imperial Hotel
Monument
Carr
Osteen
Haliman
Yeas
Big Price for Puppy Brings Record Bid in London
A collie puppy named Southport Sculptor sold for three thousand five hundred dollars to a representative of S Untermeyer of New York. Bred by W E Mason at Freshfield the pup has yet to win in the show ring. Mason has sold several other dogs at a Wah price to Mr Untermeyer.
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London
S. Untermeyer
New York
Southport
W. E. Mason
Freshfield
Chesterton racetrack project secrets emerge
Ground has been bought for a Chesterton racetrack about 41 miles from Chicago. Officials say $560,000 will be spent on the enterprise. Efforts to learn who backs the movement have been unsuccessful due to secrecy. The Als of the land was made to a Chicago syndicate, but personnel remain undisclosed.
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Chesterton
Chicago
Indiana
Bresnahan Shines With New Yorks In March Show
Memphis reports Roger Bresnahan impresses as a regular backstop and powerful batter for the New Yorks. Manager McGray cites his quick throws to second, hitting, and base running as key factors in keeping the team competitive and filling a gap left by a predecessor.
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Sun
Memphis
McGray
New Yorks
Roger Bresnahan
Bateman
Roger
Lessi
Striking the cue ball setup and red ball note
The instruction describes striking the cue ball in the middle and left to slow it, with the red ball nearly full, and a direct shot to bring the balls together. It mentions aim to play hard, signed RINE'S, and notes items like three hundred Cavert Coats and a Chotan satin suit in America by BRINK'S.
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Rine's
America
Brink's
Harper Again In Old Form With Reds Pitching Return
Special to The Sun Jacksonville Fla March The first year Jack Harper pitched for the Reds after leaving the St Louis Americans and signing for two years at 400 a year. Critics claimed he was overpaid for a fading star but he finished strong with nine wins and seven losses for a .719 winning percentage, ranking fourth among NL pitchers. In spring training the Harper shows same form and strength as in 1900, peers noting his hard work and improvement.
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Jacksonville
Fin
Jack Harper
Reds
Tring
St. Bows
Harper
McGinnity
Wiltse
Mathewson
New Yorks
Polo Scores From Indiana Tilt At Muncie
Indianapolis defeated Terre Haute 6 to 5 at Muncie on Thursday. Ten teams planned to play Terreaute Friday and at the Auditorium Saturday for the Devlin benefit. Marion took the third game from Danville 3 to 1 on Thursday night at the former city.
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Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Muncie
Terreaute
Marion
Danville
MUGSY MI'GRAW A REAL MANAGER
A chronicle praises Ike McGraw of a New York national team as a true manager. He arrives in Savannah for spring practice, leads drills, coaches batters, and shares a humorous, firm approach that inspires players to follow his silent command. His earnestness and in‑field presence endear him to fans.
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Ike McGraw
Brenday
McGraw
Iamediitely
Savanns
Mac
Tie
Weaut
Hito
Oriole
Would Fight Hart Special to the Sun
San Francisco report says manager Madden of Gus Rubin will sign for a six round bout at once on a penal clause to fight Hart in San Francisco or Mot Springs or any city where fights can be held. Hart’s supporters urge Rene fits as a possible opponent and negotiations may lead to a bout between the two top heavyweights.
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SUN
San Francisco
Stly Madden
Gus Rubin
Hart
Mot Springs
Diamond Reparyee Brisk and Interesting in Atlanta
In Atlanta Georgia a March event features Piedmont pick details and a lively sideline exchange. A high jump and a return throw are described amid crowd reactions as players and officials engage in post play banter.
Windy New York fan at Polo Grounds captivates crowd
A vivid report from New York describes a devoted Polo Grounds spectator whose expressive reactions mirror the game. His companion relays play by play as the score and crowd dynamics unfold, while the piece also advertises Rink's satin cricket gear and related items.
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Outlaws
Ed Barrow
Seville
Detrai
Noosier
Tebeau
Teheat
A. C. Pennock
Cleveland
Two Minute
Early Painter
Star Pointer
Javelin
Pennock
Early Pointer
Star
Columbus
Malarkey
Durner
Hickey
Berger
Bresnahan
Elis Quick
Giants
Catlech
Paitligne
Lynch
Case
Hot Springs
Yanigans
Picatturt
Marty Hogan
Jack Hardy
Fort Wayne
Tat
Tommy Mowath
Benny Yanzer
Kaleavawan
Mieh
California
James Butler
Mamie R
Alford
Infelder
Eddie Carter
Als
Rushville
Ind
Carter
Pirates
Sam
McGraw Brooks
Honey Melody
Boston
Jersey McCarthy
Butte
Spokane
Amateur Athletic Club
Prairie
Graydon
Frank G. Jones
Choir Boy
Jones
Billy Hallman
Denver
Nitcher-Infelder
Kealey
Baltimore
Harry Scroges
Joefiaman
Joe
W. Kriel
Monumentplace
N. Penn
Def
People's Credit Clothing CO
Washington Street
Loy
Mugsy Mi'graw
Gus Rublin
Atlanta
Marchaly Piedmont
Tatjole
Ruelow
Dix
Fritz
Buelow
Larry
Polo Grounds
Phyisure
Rink’s
Avist Sult
Ameres
Rink's
Special Shoe Selling Manufactors Shoe Company
Washington Ee
Worik
Shea
Goodyear
Ace
Congress
Manufactors Shoe Co
Massachusetts Avenue
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