Heydon Signs as Indianapolis Backstop and Stronger Lineup
Ed Heydon has signed as the chief catcher for the Indianapolis club, with manager Watkins praising him as the best backstop in the American Association. The club also lists Byers as utility catcher and announces parts of the infield and pitching staff while eyeing other additions.
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Indianapols
Watkins
Ed Heydon
Indianapolis
Heydon
Auschaupt
St. Louis
Donovan
Byers
Meyers
Fox
Kellum
Woodruff
Sutthoff
Kubas
Bey
Shannon
Hogriever
Asell
Y. M. C. A. Second Basketball Team Players
The list names players for the Y M C A second basketball team including Fred Nichols M Rominger R Fogarty W Rominger Capt Bauman H Rauch W Geckler.
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Fred Nichols
M. Rominger
Spalding’s letter to National League leaders disclosed
James L Sullivan of New York, for A. G. Spalding, published a letter dated Jan 2 urging NL leaders to consider Talcott joining in lifting the game, with Spalding claiming he will not invest in clubs but invites stockholders to negotiate a sale if beneficial. He asks for responses by Jan to Albemarle Hotel and outlines broader baseball reform views and ongoing league tensions.
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Ban Johnson
Indianapolis
National League
Ohnson
John T. Brush
Howard Ferris
Cincinnati
Brush
Judge Ferris
Cincinnati Club
Ferris
New York
A. G. Spalding
Spalding
League
Boston Club
Andrew Freedman
Mr. Freedman
Boston
St. Louis
Young
Fifth-avenue
Baseball Anarchy
Freedman
New York Club
Ephesian Dome
Mr. Spalding
James 8. Sullivan
Aiken
S. C
Messrs. Dreyfuss
Soden
Reach
Knowles
Ebbetts
Hart
Robison
Washington, D. C
Edward B. Talcott
New York City
Talcott
Albemarle Hotel
New York Mail and Express
Frank Hough
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Hickey Leases Omaha Ground for American Association
Thomas J. Hickey president of the American Baseball Association leases a site at Twentyeth and Paul streets Omaha. The move places the association near business districts and three car lines. Reports say William O Rourke owner of the Western League team is negotiating to transfer holdings to the American Association, signaling a withdrawal from the baseball scene by O Rourke.
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Old Western Association
Whitfield
New American Association
Tebeau
Kansas City Club
Western League
Rourke
Omaha
Indianapolis
American Association
Kansas City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Strobel
Toledo
Kaw
Manning
Western Association
Columbus
Dayton
Fort Wayne
Lincoln
Des Moines
St. Joseph
Watkins
Havenor
Milwaukee
Whitfeld
Bell Park
Gross
Kiltile
Sas Oeelie
Quinn
Minneapoli
Lincolnn
Hickey
Omaha Bee
Neb
Thomas J. Hickey
American Baseball Association
Twentieth and Paul Streets
William O'Rourke
Jandle
O'Rourke
Delehanty to Play Third for New York Next Season
James Delehanty is slated to handle third base for New York next season while Comiskey pursues Coughlin of Washington for the same position. Mike Powers, a catcher, previously with Indianapolis and last year with the Ameri-
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James Delehanty
New York
Comiskey
Coughlin
Washington
Mike Powers
Indianapolis
Ameri
New Pugilistic Gunpowder Needed To Whip Jeffries
A pugilistic authority argues that Jeffries’s superior size and jaw resist ordinary punches and suggests new fighting powder is required to topple the champion. He contrasts Jeffries with Sharkey and Fitzsimmons, noting the giant’s torso, muscle, and head structure shield blows and absorb punishment.
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Jeffries
Jim Jeffries
Sharkey
Fitzsimmons
Terry McGovern
Terry
Jeff
Fitz
Sullivan vows to box McGovern in new tactic
Dave Sullivan declares he has signed to fight Terry McGovern in a twenty four foot ring and says his two year pursuit produced a plan to neutralize McGovern. He cites Corbett as the model, saying the way to win is to move inside the whirlwind’s slashing attack and strike with a precise right inside.
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Terry McGovern
Dave Sullivan
McGovern
Young Corbett
Terry
Corbett
Jeffries and Fitzsimmons in potential big boxing clash
The article notes Corbett's tactic as a predictor for a Sulli van McGovern bout and discusses possible Jeffries vs Fitzsimmons matchups. Fitzsimmons, long retired, hints at a return if approached properly, while Delaney rejects saloon venues. Public interest swirls as both fighters weigh their options and legacies.
Jeffries Arrives in New York Ready for Sharkey Bout
Champion Jim Jeffries lands in New York from Chicago declaring peak health and readiness to fight Tom Sharkey after matching Billy Delaney in a potential schedule. He accuses Bob Fitzsimmons of discussing inducements and offers to fight for the entire purse or bet up to 50 000 to prove his claim. Jeffries heads to Fall River tonight for a booked appearance.
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New York
Jim Jeffries
Chicago
Jeffries
Billy Delaney
Tom Sharkey
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Fall River
Miller Knocks Out Wilson in Fifth Round Bout
In Philadelphia at the Twentieth Century Athletic Club Herman Miller of Baltimore defeated Howard Wilson of Washington in the fifth round of a scheduled six round match. Both fighters were evenly matched until the finish and were praised for their form.
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Philadelphia
Herman Miller
Baltimore
Howard Wilson
Washington
Twentieth Century Athletic Club
Boxing notes show a tide of promoter and fighter plans
Boxers including Maher Lavigne Smith Neill and Corbett are linked to rough schedules across Portland Chicago Philadelphia and Denver with matches and shows announced or challenged. Fitzsimmons discusses beating Jeffries while Denver fights stall as Fire and Police Board rejects fistic events and promoters clash.
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Tom Sharkey
Maher
Martin Flaherty
Lavigne
Billy” Smith
al’ Neill
Portland
Ore
Billy Stift
Dick O'Brien
Chicago
Marty McCue
New York
Young Corbett
Matty” Matthews
Jack Bennett
Philadelphia
Matthews
Dutch Thurston
Rube” Ferns
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Jim Jeffries
Corbett
Terry McGovern
Bill Chester
England
America
Tommy Hogan
Hogan
Chester
Denver
McGovern
Billy” Rotchford
Clarence Forbes
South Bend
Ind
Harry Forbes
Rotchford
Clarence
Colorado Athletic Club
Adams
Fire and Police Board
Saloon Sunday Issue in New York A Step Toward Reform
The World's Work weighs whether New York should permit Sunday liquor sales. It argues enforcement is impractical across saloons clubs hotels and social venues and warns that police corruption could rise if bans are enforced. The piece urges realism over rigid tradition, favoring experience to solve current problems.
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New York City
New York
Cute Little Clocks in Fifth Avenue Ad
New York Commercial Advertiser highlights portable electric clocks by a Fifth Avenue jeweler. Each travel clock costs 30 dollars, uses a hidden dry battery, and lights up via a side push bulb. Battery life lasts about four months and renewals are simple. an onyx mounted variant resembles alabaster and sells at a lower price.
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New York
Fifth-avenue
Victory for 3 U S Blue and White Defeats T H S
Shortridge won by clever team work as U S blue and white defeated T H S 16 to 14. Kaylor pitched erratically but scores after foals show a strong finish for the victors.
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Shortridge
Kaylor
Butler Easy Victory Over Collegiants In 47 27 Score
Y M C A second team defeated Collegiants 47 to 27 with Ovid Butler scoring two midfield goals. Shortridge beat Training School 16 to 14 in a fast, tense game highlighted by sharp team play from Shortridge and nerves for Training School, while referee calls drew later criticism.
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Shortridge
Cross
Butler
Ovid Butler
Training School
North Side School
Kaylor
Shortridges
Joe Miner
Miner
Randall
Masters
la Follett
Holdson
Deld
Herash
Earl Minor
Maxwell
Kittle
Keiy
Minor
la Follette
Hoson
Holson
Kie
Shideler
H. & Basket
la Fullet
Shortme
Cams
Peeve
M. T. HW
Jo Menete
Berens
Satune
H .Ard Maxw
Kayior Masters
Teeee
Oline Randall
J. Minor Shideler
S.H. S
la Fame
Feuvls
Herzsch
Masse Au Rennes
E. Minor
Rae
Sous
Jeni
Keylor
Barlor
J. Minor
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Bauman
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W. Geckler
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Mike O'Connell
Brewers
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Burkett
Kenosha
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Illinois
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Johnson
Sandon Mertes
Nationals
Sun
Ned Hanlon
Brooklyn
Pennsylvania
Milwaukee Dispatches
Virgil Garving
Clingman
Will Maloney
McCarthy
Sbradley
Cleveland
Fred Clarke
Pittsburgh
Dreyfuss
Winfield
Kane
Clarke
W. R. Zulick
New York Herald
Louis W. McAllister
Fort Worth
Tex
Detroit
Kid Nance
Peckster
Dear
Baseball
Sullivan
Best McGovern
James J. Jeffries
Robert Fitzsimmons
Delaney
Jeffries, “Jaws
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