Willard Passes NY Boxing Commission Check After Workout
Willard, weighing about 262 pounds, underwent a medical check with Dr. Joseph Cramer after a four round workout in New York. The commission declared him fit for the March 25 bout with Frank Moran as promoter Tex Rickard planned Monday plan filings.
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Frank Moran
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Walter Monahan
Jack Hemple
Pionter Club
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Whistler Pitcher Finnegan Joins Columbus Tryout
Leroy Finnegan of Whistler a City League pitcher and strong batter has signed for a tryout with the Columbus Georgia team of the South Atlantic League. He went 7 0 in the Winter League as a right handed pitcher and batter and will report to Columbus in early March. Manager Herndon says Finnegan will get every chance to make good.
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Whistler
Columbus
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Federal League Funeral Held as Debts Rise
In Chicago on February 25 the Federal League was declared dead by Colonel Jim Gilmore. The event drew fellow magnates and mourners as debts totaling 61800 were acknowledged and plans were made to settle Baltimore’s share. Gilmore warned against further litigation and urged unity within organized baseball.
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Baltimore Federal Ball Players
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Postponed Commercial League games shift to March 9
The first Y M C A team schedule postpones all Commercial League games to March 9. Martin’s meets Albright Wood. Crown Theatre faces Ed J Higgins Candy Co. E O Zadek cup goes to the team with most wins and best percentage. winner to present cup to the winning business with the cup kept until the next victory. Albright Wood leads the standings and is favored to win.
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Albright & Wood Five
Crown Theatre
Ed J. Higgins Candy Company
E. O. Zadek
Zadek Jewelry Company
Albright & Wood
City League YMCA Basketball Postponed For Big Senior Game
The City League YMCA games were called off last night due to the senior team’s big game with Birmingham YMCA. Next Thursday the YMCA five will meet Barton, and the U M 8 will face Medicos. Only two league games remain. U M CA leads with one loss, to the U M five last Saturday.
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Barton Five
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Baseball Trade Talks and Player Moves Across Leagues
Negotiations resume for pitcher Eugene Packard with the Chicago Cubs as Pat Powers handles Kansas City selloff to Harry Sinclair. Paul Cobb signs to play with Terre Haute. Joseph Devine released to Montreal International. Joe Birmingham settles suit with Charles Somers and plans to play and manage Toronto. Del Drake and Edgar Willett released to Memphis. Charles Watson sold to Sioux City. Ad Brennan sold to St Paul after an unhappy Federals stint. Tris Speaker signs with Boston Red Sox and trains by March 19 at Hot Springs. Bill Hart seeks arbiters post. Paddy Livingston sold to Sioux City. Jimmy Johnston may sign with Dodgers or stay idle. Maisel vs Jackson trade blocked by Yanks. Ruppert and Houston spent about 165000 on players. Roy Corhan to coach University of New Mexico. Dutch Leonard mentioned.
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Memphis
Charles Watson
Sioux City
Ad Brennan
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Captain Houston
Yankees
Roy Corhan
St. Louis Nationals
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Albuquerque
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le Leonard
Boston Player to Marry Lucille Cavanaugh of Ziegfeld Follies
A Boston report states Boston Red Sox pitcher Joe Boehling may join the Pittsburgh Nationals next season after all American League clubs waived. Bernard J. Lee will join spring training with Tufts College captaincy. Charles Pick sold to Philadelphia Americana and Prince Gaskell moved from Denver to Sioux City in the Western League. George Brautigam sought as Superior baseball manager after Appleton success.
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Ziegfield Follies
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Joe Boehling
Washington Club
Pittsburgh Nationals
Boston Nationals
Miami, Fla
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Tufts College
Prince Gaskell
Denver
Sioux City
Superior
George Brautigam
Brautigam
Appleton
Townsend to Quit Baseball Declares Move to Texas
Leo Townsend of the Mobile Southern League club says he will not play this season and seeks higher pay. The Mobilian notes Townsend plans to leave baseball after three pro years and pursue other business ventures in Texas.
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Mobile
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Motle Club
Texas
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St Josephs Club Notes Highlight Growth and Events
St Josephs Catholic Association expands rapidly in Mobile with clubhouse renovations near completion. A busy schedule follows including a 7 45 p m basketball game wrestling exhibition by Schmidt and Varnadoe bag punching by Holmquist and Roc Orchestra dance.
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Charles Schmidt
Swan Varnadoe
Jeff Holmquist
Roc
Spring Hill College
St. Joseph’s
Mr. Duvernay
Frank Midgett
Alabama to Join Southern Association
The Athletics council of the University of Alabama voted to join the Association of Southern State Universities. Dr. George H. Denny announced the move after an invitation from Dr. W A Lambeth of the University of Virginia, following the association's Knoxville meeting.
One Year Rule Adopted for College Men Athletes
The association adopts a one year rule for college men on athletic teams but Alabama Georgia and others with next year schedules will abrogate it for one year. From scholastic year 1917 1918 the one year rule will be observed by all.
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Chalmers Six-40 First to Reach Mobile
P D Beville introduces the new Chalmers Six-40 seven passenger touring car. Described as a brand new medium priced model with proven mechanicals and distinctive styling. The company aims for style comfort and practicality in 1916 with a high radiator lines and coach finish noted as features.
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Chalmers
Chalmers Company
Chip Stops Sweeney in Ten Round Brawl
Joe Chip of Newcastle Pa stopped K O Sweeney of New York in the final round at Cleveland. The referee halted the bout to prevent further punishment to Sweeney in the ten round match Friday night.
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Ohio
Joe Chip
Newcastle
K. O. Sweeney
New York
Sweeney
Miller Disqualified in Ten Round bout in Minneapolis
Alva Miller of Lorain Ohio was disqualified by referee Hoke after his opponent Matt Brock of Ireland led 123 to 122 in the ninth round of a ten round bout in Minneapolis. The report notes Boss Barnes plans to stump the country for Root and suggests Barnes and T R should settle differences.
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Lorain
Ohio
Hoke
Matt Brock
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