Montgomery Faces Loss of Southern League Franchise
Montgomery businessmen failed to raise 12 500 needed to buy the Southern League franchise as Richard Tillis refused to extend the option beyond 7 pm. Fans remain unsure if Montgomery will have baseball this year with bids from Rock and other cities or a $20 000 price tag from Tillis.
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Ala
Tillis
F. G. Salter
Salter
Bruce Kennedy
Southern
Tattle. Rock
Richard Tillis
Max Carey to Wed St Louis Woman Miss Aurelia Behrens
Maxmilian Carus known as Max Carey left fielder of the Pittsburg Navy will marry Aurelia Behrens of St Louis on January. They met four years ago when he studied theology at Concordia Seminary in St Louis.
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ST. Louis
Maxmilian Carus
Maxy
Pittsburg Navy
Aurelia Behrens
St. Luis
Rius
Concordia Seminary
U. S. Field Trials Make Slow Progress In Alabama
LETCHATCHIE Ala Jan 8 The first series of the all age stake in the United States Club field trial finished yesterday morning with two braces in the finals. Derby to start after all age stake completion, expected by Wednesday. Second series dogs Melrose Mohawk Momoney and Manitoba Mae Comanche Frank. additional entrants not listed. 1000 dollar by stake drawing held last night with multiple pairings. derby completion expected by Friday.
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Ala
United States
Melrose Mohawk
Momoney
Manitoba Mae
Comanche Frank
Blossom ‘Lady
Melrose Jack
Naomi Jane
Charlie P
Montrose
Babble Brook Tom
Toole
Knocker
Juanita
Sadie G
Gibraltar
Ollie
Sunflower J
Artie G
Baseball Magnates Waiting On Johnson
The National Baseball Commission plans its ninth annual meeting in Chicago on January 16 pending Ban B. Johnson’s illness. Officers will be elected and reports read, with likely decisions on a uniform players contract and minor league salary limits after considering evidence presented by the National Association of Minor Leagues.
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National Baseball Commission
Chicago
Thomas J. Lynch
National League
Ban B. Johnson
August Herrmann
Johnson
National Association of Minor Leagues
Herrmann
Jap Turns Tables On George Slosson
In Chicago Koji Yamada the Japanese billiardist won the second block of their 2000 match against George Slosson by 407 to 400 in twenty four innings. The tally after two blocks shows Slosson 800 Yamada 714 with the third block set for tomorrow night.
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Chicago
Koji Yamada
George Slosson
Slosson
Yamada
Maturo Extends Lead Over De Ora In Pocket Billiards
New York report shows James Maturo of Denver widening his margin over Alfred De Ora, the world pocket billiard champion, to 908 to 400 after the second night of title hopefuls. De Ora endured a weak stretch but recovered with a 33 run as the final block looms tonight.
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New York
James Maturo
Denver
Alfred de Ora
de Ora
Westergaard Wins From Ordemann In Heavyweight Title Fight
In Minneapolis on January 8 Jess Westergaard of Des Moines defeated Henry Ordemann after Ordemann won the first fall. Westergaard took two straight falls with a reverse Nelson, the first in 19 minutes and the second in 112 minutes, to claim the heavyweight wrestling championship of America with Frank Gotch as referee. Ordemann sustained a hip and shoulder injury in the second fall. Westy, discovered in Mobile five years ago by E V O Connor, rose to prominence defeating Ole Olsen and others.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Henry Ordemann
Jess Westergaard
Des Moines
America
Frank Gotch
Westergaard
Ordemann
Mobile
E. V. O’connor
Ole Olsen
Westy
Frank Annexes Three To His Pet Bunch
New Orleans manager Charles Frank announced three new Pelicans for the 1913 season Brenner Kibble and Tim Hendryx join the roster Hendryx returns from the Cotton States League with weight issues but shows promise as an outfielder Brenner a Naps product expected to be a regular pitcher Kibbel praised for aggressiveness and potential Frank said the acquisitions cost a large sum and withheld exact figures
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Pelican
Brenner
Kibble
Tim Hendryx
Charles Frank
Tim
Naps
Pels
Cotton States
Nap
Frank
Hendryx
Cleveland
Birmingham
Charley Frank
Joey Wagner
Dutchman
Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers
Kibbel
Cholly Frank Nas
Ager Frank
Attention to Delicate Work and Eyes
The passage urges careful attention to eyes and urges readers to have a careful examination if any trouble arises, noting the contrast with machinery requiring delicate work even more. It emphasizes prioritizing eye care and professional checkups.
Preparing For Mardi Gras Run
The YMCA team began its Mardi Gras run with the first workout Tuesday night. Physical Director Marriott reports all men satisfied. Promoters plan ten prizes headlined by a silver cup. Schools colleges associations and individuals are invited to enter.
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Marriott
Russell of Orleans To Take On Brown
Frankie Russell the New Orleans lightweight who defeated Battling Nelson last Friday is matched to meet K. O Brown the New York lightweight in New Orleans Friday January 17. Both will weigh 133 pounds at 6 o'clock and fight a ten round route to a decision. Adam lost out when he parted with.
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New Orleans
Frankie Russell
Nelson
K. O Brown
New York
Boy Attacked by Dog While Hunting
On Tuesday 16 year old James Lartigue was bitten multiple times on the arm by a dog during a hunt. Officials have not yet determined if the dog was mad or merely vicious.
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James Lartigue
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