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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1908

Page

7

Crisp's Big Night Delights Kansas City Blues Fans

Kansas City fans hail Joe Crisp after his standout double and strong arm as Blues backstop. Though his throwing to second was off yesterday, his powerful line drives and solid swing show promise for a top catching career. The club expects to rotate catchers this season but will closely monitor Crisp's development.

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Knocker Critics Stir Baseball and Parson Frante Moves

The piece argues fans must voice opinions yet condemns chronic knockers who hurt the game. It notes Walter Frante leaving the American association and seeking a Western association role with the Enid club, while Monte Cros prepares for Indianapolis trip and Swann to start the Hoosier series with Kerwin and Murphy in the gardens.

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Kilrain Fights Past and Present in Boxing Tale

The piece recounts Jake Kilrain a returning fighter amid bankruptcy in Baltimore. It covers his rise from 1880, notable clashes with Godfrey Mitchell and Smith, a draw with Sullivan in 1880, and later bouts with Corbett Slavin and mixed results, showing a tough career and enduring public interest.

Jake Kilrain Baltimore R Kilrain John Joseph Killen Greenpoint S. 1 Kilrain George Godfrey Boston Charley Mitchell Mike Cleary Jem Code Jack Burke Kilrein John L. Sullivan Jake Paglant Jem Smith London George Atkinson Atkinson America Sullivan England Smith Richburg Miss Johnny Witepatrick Billy Muldoon Dan Wares Mike Donovan Jim Corbett Corbett New Orleans Frank P. Slavin Hoboken

Jasper Yacketall Team Wins Fifteenth Straight

The Jasper High School basketball team defeated Joplin Y M A Saturday night to extend its streak to fifteen straight victories. Wagner and Kyle led with five baskets apiece, Wagner also hitting nine free throws. Missouri center Henley played for Joplin but was shut down by Kyle, who scored four of his own.

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Maudlin Baseball Notes from the American Circuit

A summary of spring baseball chatter and player chatter across several circuits. Eddie Tiemeyer and Jim Flood face scrutiny in Saint’s circles while Block draws Galveston praise. Pete Lister struggles early with Birmingham then excels in Nashville. Win Kellum struggles with Nashville while Columbus and Toledo vie for pennant glory amid bets and playful banter.

Freeman and Cantillon eye White Sox targets for opening day

Cantillon leaves the Millers on a practice trip to raid Chicago for pitchers Freeman and Fione and seek either Purtell or Quillen for third base. Purtell shines on the Sox trip, Comiskey may not permit a deal. The Miller lineup remains unsettled ahead of opening day while Freeman vows a bold challenge. An Athletic Smoker is planned for April 14 featuring vaudeville acts and a bantamweight boxing match between Kid Super and Young Will.

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Amateur Baseball Notes highlights city leagues and upcoming games

Local clubs issue challenges for weekend games across ages from 12 to 20 in Kansas City area. Results include St Marys Blues 25 Potatoes 7, Olive Athletic Juniors 12 Humblets 11 with Farrell’s 11th inning homer, and American Chicle Companys 12 O’Donnell Century 2 with Tracy striking out ten.

Olive Athletics J. F. Kenneys C. E. Lawsons K. C Parke, Davis & Cos Evanston Parks Roy Callahan Ballanas Montgall Fairmount Parks Kansas City Kas Penn Valley Stingers American Chicle Companys J. F. O'Donnell Tracy Centropolis Tigers Bell East Harry de von East Fifteenth Street Fourteenth Street Orrick Fane

Richmond Beats Ortick 19 to 7 in Ball Game

Richmonds battery Craft and H Gibson led a 19 to 7 win over Ortick with 12 strikeouts by Craft and 7 by Everett. The Olive Athletics Juniors challenge Woodlands or Euclid Sluggers for Saturday, call East 1428 for Ed. The Fifteenth Street Rounders defeated Centropolis 8 to 1 with Reames and Small shining in pitching and defense. The K C S railway beat Q K C railway 6 to 6 at Chelsea park, Lucy pitched well with Southern support.

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Bachelor Girls to Sell Real Estate

Los Angeles Examiner reports Guy E. Agenbroad of the Security building introducing new realty methods. He says an old bachelor and fifteen bachelor peers will not handle real estate in Angeles, and invites the public to see women become agents. He believes women can succeed as realty salespeople amid many men selling earth in the city.

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Dear Friends Gazing at Jack's Latest Portrait

Public chatter from the Chicago Tribune notes singling out Jack’s profile in a new photograph. The exchange humorously suggests the side view hides his bald spot and prompts admiration among friends.

The Chicago Tribune Nan Jack

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