Barons Plan Little Change for 1916 Season
Birmingham Barons manager Molesworth aims to keep most of the 1915 pitching staff intact for the 1916 opener. Red Smith appears set as catcher with Hauser as a likely backup. Infield positions weigh between McDonald and Lindsay while Coombs, Werner, and Hartie or Singleton man the outfield as Meusel may report if he leaves the holdout.
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Prize Ring Stars and Scattered Scores Across The Sport World
Benny Leonard, not yet 20, joins a list of famed boxers including Abe Attell and Joe Choynski. The piece traces Leonard’s rapid rise, possible matches in Philadelphia and Crum Lynn, and notes Moran-Dillon plans and other boxing chatter alongside a long round of baseball and college results from various cities. The tone blends sport gossip with scores and upcoming bouts, naming multiple venues and teams.
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Kia” Herman
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Kid) Lewis
Levinsky
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Joe Bernstein
Casper Leon
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Dot Farm serial puzzle rewards readers in The Mobile Item
The passage describes Tommy meeting Uncle Frank and learning to assemble a dot by dot picture from The Dot Farm. Readers are invited to mail in daily answers to win Empire tickets, with weekly and Sunday prize draws and prizes doubling on Sundays.
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Ritchie Abelson Bout Delayed. Pappas Eyes New Orleans Match
In St Paul this month Michael Gibbons’s brother details a postponed Willie Ritchie vs Jake Abelson bout in Chattanooga. Abelston says Ritchie will decide when fit to fight again. Greek flyweight Jimmy Pappas seeks action and may face One Punch Hogan in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Baseball Gossip From The Press Box Moves and Movements
The press box at Monroe Park shifts to the reserved section as writers and operators adjust after years of racket with Sol and Dick Kinsella. Kinsella signs a one year Yankee scout contract after almost joining the Giants, while Bennie Kauff flaunts ego and bets .300 hitting in the league. Wheeler sent home by Charley Frank as Crackers add a catcher. waivers requested by Jenningson. Kitty League expands to six Kentucky towns and one in Tennessee with Clarksville Hopkinsville Henderson Dawson Springs Chorro Madisonville. Dolly Stark signs Paulette for Memphis with an option. Freddies Thomas released to Dobbs to play for New Orleans. Al Collamore to Portland. Perkins released to Atlanta.
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Quinn Knocks Out Dempsey in Pensacola Bout
In Pensacola Florida Jimmie Quinn of Mobile knocked out Jack Dempsey in two rounds at the Business Men's Athletic Club last night. The ten round contest drew a large crowd and Quinn earned a likely rematch.
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Prichard Boys to Face McGowin Lyons at Lyons Park
The Prichard Boys meet McGowin Lyons Saturday morning at Lyons Park. Lineup includes Jordan, Allan McFadyen, Leo McFadyen, Moore, Crab tree, Butterly, Byrd, and Brantley among others.
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Ge-Rar-Dy Tea Promoted As Kidney Aid Beverage
A historical note claims tea harms kidneys while Indian brewed teas from roots and herbs were beneficial when hot. The text introduces Ge-Rar-Dy Tea as a new medicine said to cleanse liver and kidneys.
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