Rockford Club Organized. U.W. to Play Senators
The Rockford Baseball association held a meeting in T. D. Reber's office and organized a new club. Officers include President James F. McKee and Secretary M. H. Golden. Groundwork for a grand stand and seating updates begins as stock is subscribed. US W. to face the Senators. Mayor Jardine to throw first ball in Rockford opening.
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T. D. Reber
Rockford Baseball Association
Prsident
James F. McKee
T. F. Walsh
M. H. Golden
Chas. Golden
Gus Fonda
Roscoe 5
Chapman
Thomas S. Nugent
G. J. Boehbland
Edwin Armstrong
Senators
Madison
University of Wisconsin
Mayor Jardine
Rockford
Wausau
College Wrestlers Meet Saturday in New Haven
In New Haven Connecticut on April 3 the University of Pennsylvania captain Bob Folwell and Yale guard Graham Foster agreed to a high profile intercollegiate wrestling bout next Saturday night at the Yale gymnasium. Folwell, a former intercollegiate champion, challenged Foster after a recent Philadelphia bout, Foster accepted. Folwell weighs about 190 pounds and Foster about 200, placing them in a class by themselves in intercollegiate wrestling.
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New Haven
Conn
Bob Folwell
University of Pennsylvania
Graham Foster
Yale
Folwell
Foster
Philadelphia
Leph Gardener Star Batter for Philadelphia Nationals
Magee anchors the Philadelphia Nationals as a standout left fielder. Acknowledged for speed and defense, he finished runner up to Wagner in the National League. His 1908 season featured low batting average yet high stolen bases, with key early career moves involving Little Rock and a delayed Phillies report.
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Magee
Philadelphia Nationals
Wagner
Little Rock
Phillies
Philadelphia
Hans Wagner
Pitcher Nolden Reports To Sox In Sioux City
Three young pitchers are sent to Sioux City by President Comiskey to join the White Sox No 2 squad. Nolden from Wausau league last year Miller from Houghton Northern Copper Country league and Nelson from St Paul reported to Comiskey and were ordered west to help Louis Comiskey's barnstormers as Moxie Manuel left the first team.
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Chicago
Sioux City
Comiskey
White Sox
Nolden
Wausau
Wis
Miller
Houghton
Nelson
St. Paul
Louis Comiskey
Barnstormers
Moxie Manuel
Jones
Smith
American car on steamer for Yukon and Nome
The American car in the New York Paris race was hoisted aboard the steam ship Santa Clara in Seattle and sailed for Valdez Alaska. It will disembark there and push over the frozen north to the Yukon valley and then to Nome if possible.
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Seattle
Wash
Valdez
Alaska
Yukon
Nome
Waukesha Upsets Sparta In State Tourney Play
In Appleton Wisconsin on April 3, Waukesha defeated Sparta 29 to 20 as the tournament opened. The first half finished 17 to 8, with Sparta rallying but failing to convert shots. Waukesha’s Frank Ward drew a class B foul that could sideline him if repeated. Weyauwega then outplayed Jefferson 33 to 15 in the second game.
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Appleton
Wis
Waukesha
Sparta
Frank Ward
Jefferson
Weyauwega
Jackson
Center
Boison
R. G
McDonald
L. G
Barker
Science and Skill Against Muscles in World Wrestling Match
Chicago April 3. Edward W. Smith chosen as referee for the world's championship wrestling bout at Dexter Park pavilion in the stock yards tonight. George Hackenschmidt and Frank Gotch prepare for a clash that pits science against strength and speed against power in a contest featuring Hackenschmidt's raw force and Gotch's agility and specialized holds.
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Chicago
Edward W. Smith
George Hackenschmidt
Frank Gotch
Dexter Park
Stock Yards
Hackenschmidt
Gotch
Purse Boost for Readville Trotting Handicap Race
Boston April 3 A $50 000 handicap dash at Readville August 24 will feature a 1 1/4 mile race with fifty feet start per second difference in speed and no horse slower than 2 15 to a mile. Purse share breakdown tops with 20000 for first and 10000 for second.
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Boston
Mass
Readville
New England
Gans Dominates Robson In One Sided Victory
Philadelphia April 3 Joe Gans delivered a dominant performance over Spike Robson English featherweight champion winning easily as the match was halted after Robson showed no counter to Gans’s offense. Robson wore a rubber stocking on a troublesome right leg and could not mount a challenge.
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Philadelphia
Joe Gans
Robson
Gans
It is sometimes more reassuring to be well heeled than merely to stand on one's dignity
A concise aphorism reflecting on comfort and dignity, contrasting practical security with moral posture.
Man Remains in Bachelor Class From Shyness
A remark notes that some men stay unmarried due to timidity about money or courage, highlighting how personal hesitation can keep them out of marriage.
Wagner May Still Join the Pirates
Pittsburg fans react to Hans Wagner’s planned visit to Fred Clark’s ranch in Winfield Kansas where the Pirates will hold an outing next Tuesday. Wagner may still join the team though he says the trip won’t change his resolve to stay out of the game and he plans to head to Oklahoma for duck shooting. Fans hope the ranch visit marks a turning point toward him rejoining the squad.
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Pittsburg
Hans Wagner
Fred Clark
Winfield
Kas
Wagner
Clarke
Wagener
Oarsmen Are Tall Says Examiner
Frak J. Born medical examiner at Yale gymnasium studied physique of crew football and track teams for Yale Alumni Weekly. He finds crew men taller than other athletes but smaller in measurements than football players. Track athletes smaller than football players and oarsmen but larger than average student. The long capacity of the average student is 240 cubic inches. Across athletes: crew 86, football 75, track 50. Born urges more healthy students at Yale to take up athletics.
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New Haven
Conn
Born
Yale
Barry to Fight Johnson in Club Battle
Jim Jeffries announces a twenty five round bout on April 23 at his club pitting Jim Barry of Chicago against Battling Johnson. Johnson’s manager says he will meet Flynn on April 21 at Johnson’s club. A club war appears likely.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Jim Jeffries
Jim Barry
Chicago
Johnson
McCarey
Flynn
Special students barred from public affairs at Michigan
Ann Arbor April 3 report says the University of Michigan faculty bans special students from active involvement in public affairs including athletic oratorical contests to prevent entry for sports participation.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Cubs win with four hits as Bir A team falls 6 to 3
Chicago Cubs defeat Bir A team 6 to 3 with only four hits. Thomas A. Hueston of St. Louis wins pool championship in Chicago. Jake Schaefer loses to Hoppe in 2,400 billiards 2,400 to 1,185. White Sox rained out again. Hackenschmidt booed at Chicago Athletic Association exhibition. Georgen named captain of next year’s Chicago basketball team. Cardinals top Americans 2 to 1 with Eddie Konetchy contributing a double play and sensational catch.
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Chicago Cubs
Thomas A. Hueston
St. Louis
Chicago
Jake Schaefer
Hoppe
Schaefer
Chicago White Sox
George Hackenschmidt
Chicago Athletic Associaion
Georgen
University of Chicago
White Sox
Sioux City
St. Louis Cardinals
Washington Americans
Eddie Konetchy
Honest frankness breeds a bad reputation warning
A concise opinion notes that being perfectly frank and truthful can invite negative perception. The remark emphasizes restraint and awareness of how blunt honesty may affect one’s standing.
Hard Words Impressing Soft People Note
A compact saying in old prose highlights that complex vocabulary often fails to move those with gentle dispositions. It suggests plain speech can have stronger impact on receptive audiences.
Doerflinger Assn Entertainment at Park Store
Doerflinger Park store clerks and managers hosted an evening program with vocal solos by Little Hildagaard Gilmeister and Miss Lena Weimar, recitations by Miss Helen Groves and Miss Rose Antrian, piano solos by Miss Florence Simon ton and Miss Katherine Thornbury, a zither duet by Mesdames Doerflinger and Halik, a descriptive duet by Mr. and Mrs. Williamson, and refreshments served by J Doerflinger's department.
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Doerflinger Park
Hildagaard Gilmeister
Helen Groves
Florence Simonton
F. Albert
Mesdames Doerflinger
Halik
Rose Antrian
Lena Weimar
Katherine Thornbury
Inspection drills of Wisconsin guards by General King
Company B, Wisconsin National Guards, were put through inspection drill last evening by General Charles King. The routine mirrored the prior night’s inspection of Company M. The results of both inspections will not be made public until Gen. King completes his statewide tour and the command markings are announced.
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Wisconsin National Guards
Charles King
King
Insurance in Jest Turns to Mock Trial
In a sharp exchange between Nagger and Mrs. Nagger, insult and billing humor collide. The husband jokes about fooling his wife with a new husband and announces he has life insurance, prompting a wry retort from her as they spar over money and plans.
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Nagger
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Wega
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Woodward Supply CO
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Doerflinger Assn
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