Flown won Fla flown Fla Hoosiers tied for third
The official fielding averages of the American association are released today by President Joseph O'Brien. Louisville leads in team fielding with Milwaukee second, Indianapolis and Toledo tied for third, Columbus, Minneapolis, St. Paul follow. Spencer of St. Paul batted over .300 briefly. Thielman best at pitcher fielding, Hughes top catcher, Wrigley leads second basemen, Hooke among thirds with strong rate. Thielman played outfield 17 games with perfect fielding. Davidson second in total games. Delehanty, Krueger, Liese top outfielders in limited play. Karger led pitchers in ten games before being picked by Boston Americans.
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Louisville
Brewers
Indianapolis
Toledo
Columbus
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Spencer
A. A
Colonels
Johnny Hughes
Jake Thielman
McGann
Carr
Sullivan
Sahm
Wrigley
Olson
Williams
Hooke
Elwert
Burke
Shay
Kansas City
Larry Quinlan
Davidson
Delehanty
Krueger
Liese
Karger
Boston Americans
Olmstead
Dougherty
Milwaukee
Cheney
Lindaman
McGlynn
Slagle Rather
Glaze
Powell Favorite Over Ad Wolgast Fight At Dreamland
San Francisco reports the Powell Wolgast bout set for Dreamland Monday night drawing strong interest. Tickets sold quickly with over half the reserved section dispensed and betting activity rising. Powell remains a coast favorite as odds shortened from 10 to 8 to 10 to 7 amid lively wagering.
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San Francisco
Powell-Wolgast
Dreamland
Powell
Promising Kid Boxer Saylor Draws Ire of Boxing Fans
Indianapolis fans hail Milburn Saylor as a rising featherweight prodigy, noting a string of wins since his first bout in 1908. The piece highlights his in-fighting prowess, unusual modesty, Kentucky origins, and Indianapolis base. It also covers a potential Dec 17 clash with Andy Bezenah near Cincinnati, and mentions manager W J Kane of Indiana Moulding.
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Andy Bezenah
Milburn Saylor
Clifton Club
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Kid McCoy
Saylor
Johnny Kilbaine
Peoria
Danny Goodman
Bobby Long
Johnny Mickels
Jack Terney
Elever
Taylor
Chicago
Johnny Connors
Andy Howell
Terre Haute
Joe Getz
Battling Terry
Pittsburg
Frank Madole
Duquesne Club
Young Britt
Baltimore
Britt
Stanford
W. J. Kane
Indiana Moulding Company
Kane
Virginia football condemned as murder by Mosby
Richmond, Nov. 27. Col. John S. Mosby, veteran Confederate chief, denounced football as murder and worse than war. He cited a Virginia University player’s fatal accident this season, accusing the game of attracting crowds for the chance of injury and urging regulation or abolition.
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Richmond
Virginia
Johns. Mosby
Col. Mosby
Virginia University
Christian
Napoleon
Notre Dame Consents to Postseason Yale Game
Notre Dame officials said they will consent to a post season game with Yale to be played in Chicago for Cherry Mine Sufferers relief. The decision awaits Yale's choice, after which a championship decider could be set.
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Notre Dame
Ind
Yale
Chicago
Mysterious cure for deafness offered by Dr Powell
Dr Guy Clifford Powell claims a secret method using invisible force cures deafness and head noises. He offers free full information by mail from Peoria Illinois, promising quick, lasting relief at home with no cost.
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Guy Clifford Powell
Bank
Peoria
Ill
Cyndigate Purchases Phillies By Taft And Murphy
A Cincinnati and Chicago syndicate led by Charities P. Taft and Charles W. Murphy purchased the Philadelphia National League baseball club from Senators Wolf and Nichols. Horace S. Fogel, named president, will represent the owners while John Kling is targeted for reinstatement as manager. The price is reported near $200,000 and the deal shifts Philadelphia’s NL votes to John M. Ward aligned with Murphy and Brush.
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Philadelphia
Charities P. Taft
Cincinnati
Charles W. Murphy
Chicago
Cubs
Wolf
McNichol
Kling
Phillies
Murphy
Horace S. Fogel
Wiliam Shettaline
Senators Nichols and
Israel Durham
Fogel
John T. Brush
Giants
John Heydler
Charles Taft
Taft
Philadelphia Club
Lst
National League
Horace Fogel
John M. Ward
Ward's Election Sparks AL Opposition to Ward in NL
President Ban Johnson of the American League declared he will refuse to serve on the National commission if John M. Ward becomes National League president. Johnson also opposed syndicate baseball andCharley Murphy, stating the AL has worked to stabilize the sport and will not allow business manipulation for profit. He condemned Ward and Murphy and warned of consequences if Ward is elected.
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Cincinnati
American League
National Commission
John M. Ward
National League
Ban Johnson
Charley Murphy
Ward
Johnson
Chicago
Dreyfuss Questions Philadelphia Sale and Kling Rumor
Bar ney Dreyfuss of Pittsburgh questions the Philadelphia National sale and the reported Kling transfer to the Quakers. He says he knew nothing of the deal until a friend in Philadelphia wired him and doubts Kling will play for Philadelphia or be connected with the new owners.
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Pittsburg
Philadelphia National Baseball Club
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburg Club
Philadelphia
Horace P. Fogel
Kling
Quakers
Murphy
Jeffries Returns to Chase Back Where It Belongs
The undefeated Jeffries received a massive Indianapolis ovation at Tomlinson Hall as 50 to 6,000 people witnessed his training stunt and vow to reclaim the world championship from Mista Johnson. He declared the crown will be returned to its rightful place in a future fight.
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Johnson
Jeff
Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
Mista Johnson
Jeffries
Tomlingon Hall
Success for Danny Maher
In a lively campaign and parade setting William Jennings Bryan drew vast crowds at top prices while Jim Jeffries, recently retired, prepared for a July 4 clash with Jack Johnson. Jeffries boasted great wind speed and punch, claiming he could reclaim a boxing title with support from reporters and spectators. He showcased training, rope jumping, shadow boxing, and a theatrical tour atmosphere. Jeffries fought Sam Berger in a rehearsed bout, appearing capable of regaining championships, while Gotch and Olson wrestling anecdotes echoed the era's bravado. Jeff visited the Speedway yesterday afternoon.
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Tom
Jim Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Bac
Jack Munros
Jeff
Sam Berger
Jeffries
Sperger
Frank Gotch
Charley Olson
Jack McCormick
Billy Schober
Gelstran
Gotch
Olson
Salted Murphy Domicile Reports Takeovers
Reports from the Murphy domicile describe actions involving prohibition era measures, with authorities or residents applying salt as a symbolic or punitive element. The text notes a peck or more of salt being involved, signaling a notable communal or legal gesture during the period.
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Murphy
Kling Declines Quakers Management and Plans Local Park
Kansas City Mo November 27 Johnny Kling says he will not consider any offer to manage the Quakers or play for any other club in the league. He announces retirement from baseball and reveals he has signed a seven year lease for a site to build a semiprofessional park in Kansas City for his team.
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Quakers
Kansas City
John A. Kling
Kling
Demarest defeats French champion in 18.2 billiards match
Calvin Demarest of Chicago played at Madison Square Garden and stunned Firmin Cassignol by a 500 to 474 finish after an unfinished 102 break. Earlier, Cline beat Cutler 100 to 48 in a separate afternoon game.
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New York
Calvin Demarest
Chicago
Swank Defeats Carpenter in Park Line Billiards
Swank defeated Carpenter in the 14.2 park line billiard tournament at the Board of Trade Billiard Parlors last night by a score of 175 to 102.
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Carpenter
Swank
Board of Trade
Local riders chase world record at state fair track
Erwin Baker and Johnny Sink, prominent local motor cyclists, prepare for a 100 mile match race at the state fair grounds track aiming to surpass the world distance record. The event spotlights two skilled racers and a high stakes challenge on the track.
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Erwin Baker
Johnny Sink
State Fair Grounds
Referee candidates named for Fries Johnson fight in New York
New York November 27 Five westerners and two easterners vie to be the third man in the ring for the Fries Johnson bout. San Franciscans Jack Welsh Billy Roche Eddie Graney Tim Thurst Charley White and Ashland Pa Tim Hurst are listed as likely bidders. Coffroth favors Welsh or Roche while Graney may act as judge or bidder.
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New York
Jeffries-Johnson
Jack Welsh
Billy Roche
Eddie Graney
Tim Thurst
Ashland
Charley White
John L. Sullivan
James W. Coffroth
San Francisco
Welsh
Roche
Johnson
Jack Gleason
Hurst
Advance safe price cut until November 30
The notice states a one third price reduction through November 30 with Mr W H Fotter as operator ensuring quality. It urges coupon holders from our agents to act quickly and mentions Clark's Stump at 566 North Pennsylvania Street, Shortridge High across the street.
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W. H. Fotter
Clark
North
Pennsylvania Street
Shortridge High Schools
Grand Trunk Railway Offers Low Round Trip Fares
The Grand Trunk Railway System promotes multiple resort destinations across Canada New England and the Jersey Coast with special low round trip fares. Send details of your travel budget to W.8. Cookson A. G. P. A. at 185 Adams Street Chicago for a publication listing routes and fares.
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Grand Trunk Railway System
Canada
New England
Jersey
Cookson
Adams Street
Chicago
Will Spencer Hit For Manager Carr In Winter Doubts
The Indianapolis team faces questions about outfielder Spencer’s ability to hit next season. Manager Carr fears his swing may not meet A A standards, though Spencer’s .269 average in 44 games last year suggests potential. Delahanty was acquired to bolster hitting while Spencer works to prove himself.
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Spencer
Indianapolis
Carr
A. A
Delehanty
Del
Notre Dame and Indiana Eye Possible Next Year Game
Notre Dame and Indiana are negotiating a possible football game for next year in Indianapolis at Washington Park. The cost of Washington Park is the main obstacle as both schools seek an affordable venue. Notre Dame and Indiana expect strong teams next season and view a matchup as a superior artistic contest to Purdue.
Sportsmen lead after three wins in Indianapolis league
The Sportsmen in the Indianapolis Bowling league won three from the Pirates to top the standings. Imperials upset Washingtons, Indians and Washings tied second, Marions and Imperials split fourth, Crescents beat Turners on forfeiture, Company B defeated North Sides. Sportsmen posted a 929 team score, high marks 972 and 971. Patton of the Indians won the Walker prize with 245, Fuehring of the Pirates 231 for second.
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Indianapolis
Pirates
Imperials
Washingtons
Indians
Elks
Marions
Nationals
Crescents
Turners
Company B.'s
Patton
W. A. Walker
Fuehring
The Gem Laundry Ad Offers Family Washings and Ironing
A compact laundry advertisement announces family washings rough dry by the pound and ironing flat pieces, with contact by phone number 1671.
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GEM Laundry
Free Prescription for Weak Men Cures Debility at Home
An advertisement offers a so called miracle prescription for nervous debility and weak manhood. Dr A E Robinson of Detroit promises a free copy by mail to any man seeking to restore vigor without medicines or doctors. He claims quick home cures and urges readers to request the plain envelope delivery.
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A. E. Robinson
Lusk Buillding
Detroit
Mich
Powell Set For 20 Round Fight With Wolgast
Lew Powell the California lightweight meets Lew Wolgast in a 20 round bout Monday in San Francisco. Powell is a 10 to 8 favorite after defeating Young Erie Kid Harrison Johnny Frayne Cyclone Thompson and has drawn attention as a rising star. Wolgast recalls victories over Henri Piet and Bartling Nelson and claims he can swap blows with the best.
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Lew Powell
California
Golden Gate
Fd Wolgast
Powell
Jimmy Britt
al Neill
Eddie Hanlon
Frankiel Neil
al Kaufman
Young Erie
Kid Harrison
Johnny Frayne
Cyclone Thompson
Lew
Welch
Nelson
Wolgast
Milwaukee
Henri Piet
France
Freddie Welch
Piet
Bartling
Los Angeles
Abe Attell
Cure Men and Women JT Heals Chronic Diseases Expert
Specialist advertises cures for nervous debility lost manhood emissions blood poison skin diseases syphilis gout stricture rheumatism varicocele bladder kidney liver and stomach issues. Promotes nebulizer for catarrh nose throat and lung diseases with free trial and confidential consultation. Office hours daily with weekend slots and addressed entrance 149 N Delaware.
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Delaware and
Otto Streets
N. Delaware
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