Rube Waddell Sold to St. Louis Browns
The famed left hander known for striking out hitters was sold by the Philadelphia Athletics to the St. Louis Browns after a three month wait. Browns president Hodges indicated the price was substantial and Waddell would sign quickly for more money. Waddell showed top speed and curves last summer and is expected to boost the Browns' pennant hopes.
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Tube” Waddell
Hedges
St Louis Browns
Philadelphia Athletics
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Hedge
Rube
Attleticn Ag
Connie Mack
McAleer
Hodges
Browns
St. Louin
oMelale Feaily
Waddell
Philadelphia
South
St. Louis
Athletics
Couply Mack
Mack
Drill to Manage Terre Haute Club Names Lala Drill
Lala Drill, the catcher, has been secured to manage the Terre Haute club of the Central league for the coming season. He previously played with Mu eble last season through an arrangement of the Mingeapelle club to which he belonged. He also played for the Washington and Detroit American league teams.
Hoppe Sets Stage for Big Billiard Showdowns and Amateur Move
Prominent billiards figures anticipate a flurry of matches as Wille Hoppe challenges for the 18.1 and 18.2 titles with handicap conditions. The season promises high drama with special preparations and new formats, while Wilson P. returns to bolster the US chances in the amateur international tournament alongside rival Lucien Perolle.
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Wille Hoppe
Hoppe
Loppe
America
Atlantic
Maurice Vignaus
New York
Suttor
Schaefer
Ecover
Worm Deen
Wilson P
United States
Foss
Lucien Rerolle
Balkline
Poss
Rerolle
Paris
France
Jean‘re
Revolle
Kepelle
Ctandllar
Daly Champion of the Cup at Bi Laura tournament
John Daly of Chicago defeated Hy ry Caly of Philadelphia in the final block of the three billiards championship tournament at Bi Laura. Daly won the Jordan W. Lambert championship emblem and a $200 wager. Daly’s high run was 4. Cline high run 554.
Hackenschmidt Builds Aims For International Title Bout
Interest grows in a potential Hackenschmidt Gotch international match as Hackenschmidt’s supreme build and English recognition fuel talk of a bout. The article notes Hackenschmidt’s lean, muscular physique and strength, contrasts with lighter American contenders, and cites possible matchups and weight considerations in pursuit of a sensational title clash.
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Frank Gotch
England
America
George Hackenschmidt
Hackenschmidt
Hitaehiyaman
Yusuf
Atlantic
la Marine Belgian
Englaith
Mackenschhmidt
Hacker Gebraldt
Gotch
Welst
Albhingelt Gotch
Tim
Dircnse
Haackenschmidt
Goreh
Bonnes
Georgetown May Dean Wins Support From Local Fans
In Georgetown, supporters gather as a travel of fans from Boston and nearby towns converge on McCurtis to cheer for the football elevens. The crowd, including synad members and local observers, discuss upcoming games and celebrate the team’s growing popularity in town.
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Charles
Merureiy
Boston
Fun Mit
Georgetown
Tda
Synad
McCurtis
Record Year on Turf Promised for 1908 Horsemen
The closing of entries for major spring stakes at Co Island Jockey Club Brighton Beach and Brooklyn Jockey Club tracks signals a record year. Total stakes and purses across the three associations are projected near 2 million dollars with 50 spring stake events valued at 600000, plus Empire track events. The season across 1908 is expected to generate about 7.2 million dollars in public support and 1.6 million in net profits for the eight associations, with top horses like Colin and King's Ransom ready for debut and contention.
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Co Island Jockey Club
Brighton Beach Racing Association
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Chib
Empire Track
Racing Association
Miehly
Colin
Liorses
Wim
King’s Ransome
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