Johnson Abandons Frip to Mexico in boxing saga
Havana reports indicate Jack Johnson plans to proceed to Tampico for a bout against Willard or Juarez promoter interests seek a Willard vs Johnson match in the near future. Willard halts training awaiting Johnson’s Juarez appearance as plans to stage the fight collapse and an open Progreso port declaration follows a period of disorder.
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A U Names Charley Reidpath Official Handicapper
The Amateur Athletic Union appoints Charley Reidpath world champion sprinter to oversee upper New York state territory. He will mediate peace between warring Buffalo athletic factions and rulings disputes involving the A U W. The move aims to restore harmony with Reidpath cited as having fast friends in both clubs.
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Charley Reidpath
New York State
Buffalo
A. Awl
A. U
Basketball Season Closes With Key City League Showdowns
Two Saturday games pit Barton against the Y M C A for the scholastic title and Medical College against the Y M C A for the city intermediate crown. Y M C A leads Medicos four wins to four losses. a Medicos victory would force another championship game. Post season matchups with outside teams are possible but undecided. Referee Charles Baumhauer will start play at 8 16 p m with standings listed.
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Medical College
Medicos
Dillon Outfights Howard in Brooklyn Bout
Jack Dillon of Indianapolis outfought Johnny Howard of Bayonne in a ten round match in Brooklyn. Dillon scored a knockdown in the seventh round with a right to the jaw. Weights were Dillon 175 and Howard 167 1 2.
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Howard
New York
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
Johnny Howard
Bayonne
N.J
Brooklyn
Sage and Sulphur Compound for Darker Hair Ad
An advert promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use tonic costing about 60 cents a bottle to darken gray faded hair naturally and evenly. It claims to stop scalp itching and dandruff while making hair glossy and luxuriant.
Store Buildings for Rent on Dauphin St and St Michael
W S Royal at 2 N Government offers new and modern store space with large windows. No 62 Dauphin St is a three story brick building ready to be improved for a good tenant. No 6 Dauphin St is a two story brick building in good condition suitable for store or warehouse. No 211 St Michael St features a large garage with cement floor usable as a warehouse.
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Arge
Dauphin Street
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Former Y M C A Basketball Stars Set for Return Game
At the Y M C A gym next Thursday evening the old basketball stars will play again. F M Backes is manager for the former stars and Marriott the physical director is directing the regular team. Named players include Jack Courtney Jim Radcliff Thomas Soost Toxey Haas Charles Baumhaur and Woody Penny. A fast game is expected and the old players say the youngsters must hustle to keep their laurels.
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F. M. Backes
Mana
Marriott
Jack Courtney
Jim Radcliff
Thomas Soost
Toxey Haas
Charles Baum
Ty Cobb Almost Signed Big Leaguer Drama
New York writer Frank G. Henke recaps Dick Kinsella seeing a Dallas outfielder named Duncan. Gardiner touts him as “bird” talent, Kinsella buys time and watches two standout catches, then becomes impressed but a score boy’s dig—unseen fallout ends with Kinsella leaving without bidding.
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New York
Dick Kinsella
New York Giants
Dallas
Tex
Lang Diyrrinte
Joe
Ty Cobb
Hunter
Gardiner
Maine
California
Prace Gardiner
Kinsella
Duncan
Jimmy McAleer
Asbestos Kitten Climbs Hot Flue in Hastings on Hudson
Mrs. Lewis F. Burrough found her cat Chink missing after a loud noise from the hearth and assumed it had fled up the chimney. A later muffled meow from the flue revealed the kitten trapped inside, requiring removal of bricks to free it.
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Hudson
N. Y
Lewis F. Burrough
Broadway
Southern League may add Knoxville as Little Rock fades
A. J. Heinemann reports Little Rock fans lack enthusiasm for Class A status and southern league magnates doubt promises met. Knoxville, Tenn., is seen as a likely new town for the circuit before the 1915 season ends.
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Knoxville
Tenn
A. J. Heinemann
Pelican
Little Rock
Heinemann
Allen & Co
Billiken Coase
Little Ock
Jane Addams to Deliver Address in Montgomery
Jane Addams a leading suffrage figure from Chicago will speak at Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery this afternoon. The event includes Grace Abbott and S. P. Breckenridge Breckenridge, educators from Chicago, as part of a group visiting Alabama to inspect several Negro schools such as Booker T. Washington’s Tuskegee school.
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Ala
Jane Addams
Chicago
Sidney Lanier High School
Miss Addams
Grace Abbott
Cage
S. P. Breckenr
Chicago School of Civics
New York
Alabama
Booker Washington
Tuskegee
Jennings Arrives at Tigers Training Camp in Gulfport
Hugh Jennings and his Tigers arrive in Gulfport Mississippi for spring training. Sam Crawford Ian Harry Tuthill and other players join the camp as the team prepares for early work. Jennings expects to have the roster trimmed and practicing by next week.
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Gulfport
Miss
Hugh Jennings
Tigers
Detroit
Sam Crawford
Ian Harry Tuthill
Billiard World Championship Opens in Chicago
Chicago announced the world three cushion billiard championship will begin March 6 with total prizes of $3,000 and the winner receiving $1,000. The event marks the start of a major competition in the sport.
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Chicago
Emery Ball Fine Fixed
Federal league owners approve a rule setting a $200 fine for players using the emery ball next season as presented by President Gilmore for the Buffalo meeting.
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Ill
Gilmore
Buffalo
Mardi Gras Debuts in New York Hotels and Restaurants
New York hosts join a Mardi Gras craze with hotel officials like Lucius M. Boomer backing the effort. Vanderbilt Claridge and McAlpin hotels report lively crowds, crowning ceremonies, and strong advance demand in dining and lodging, signaling a flourishing annual event.
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Lucius M. Boomer
Vanderbilt Hotel
South
Della Robbia
Claridge
Juarez Races Entries to Be Posted at PSN House
All major sports events and race results will be posted at the PSN House Billiard Parlors, serving as the hub for Juarez racing news and listings. The notice directs readers to the parlors for updates on entries and outcomes.
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Juarez
Psn
Y M C A To Host Mobile Gulls In Thursday Showdown
Local Y M C A fans await the basketball clash with Mobile Gulls Thursday night. Coach Jess W Jones leads a fast Montgomery five featuring Eugene Smith and Moriarty Moriarty as key captains in a contest billed as a strong team effort against one of the South’s best squads.
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Jes W. Jones
Moriarty
Monroe Beinote
South
Sugong
Myers
Paterson
Hood, Moriarty
Washburn
Young Men's Christian Association
Eugene Smith
Gulls
Frank Leads Field for Southern Presidency
New Orleans reports that Charles Pelican club manager is the leading candidate to preside over the Southern League after the death of AV M Kavanaugh. Frank may be elected if he consents, but his Cleveland contract until December 31 1915 could prevent entry.
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Baugh
Birmingham
Southern League
AV. M. Kavanaugh
Charles
Pelican Club
Frank
Cleveland
Cline and Sutton Lead Billiard League Wins Across Cities
In Flint Harry Cline beat Al Taylor 300 to 231 with Cline posting 231 and 1391 high runs and Taylor 193 and 1270. In Toledo George Sutton defeated Koji Yamada 200 to 57 and 300 to 264 with Sutton high runs of 103 and 104 and Yamada totals 50 and 44. In Milwaukee Calvin Demarest defeated Marcus Catton 300 to 163 with Demarest posting 16 12 18 and 119 high and Catton 9 10 17 and 32.
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Mich
Harry Cline
al Taylor
Cline
Taylor
Toledo
George Sutton
Koji Yamada
Sutton
Yamada
Milwaukee
Wis
Calvin Demarest
Marcus Catton
Demarest
Catton
Highlanders refuse cooperation with federal training request
At Hot Springs Arkansas on February 24 Joe Kelley barred Jim Bl Indian from practicing with the Yanks at Majestic Park. Powell the Providence outfielder sought permission to workout with New York players but Kelley refused. Ad Brennan of the Chifeds is present with the Indian but did not request entry.
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Ark
Joe Kelley
Highlanders
Jim
Brookfeds
Bluejacket
Powell
Providence
Kelley
New ‘York
Majestic Park
Ad Brennan
The
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Bill James demands raise from Braves in San Francisco
Boston pitcher Bill James announced in San Francisco that he will not join the Braves this season unless his salary is increased by 2000 dollars per year. His 1924 salary was 4000 dollars.
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Braves
SAN Francisco
Bill” James
Boston
James
All Braves Sign Up Bert Whaling In Boston Contract
Boston February 24 James E Gaffney president of the world champion Boston club says with today s receipt of Bert Whaling s contract the club has the signature of every member
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Boston
James E. Gaffney
Boston Club
National League
Bert Whaling
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