Team Match Set At Country Club January Seventeenth
A golf team match is arranged at the Country Club for Saturday afternoon January 17 starting at 1 p.m. Teams include Neverwases led by S Hunter and R Houston, and Useterwases led by Geo Gage and F J Peterson. The lowest net score claims the prize. handicaps apply to an eighteen hole medal format with the losing side paying reception costs.
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Geo. Gage
N. Clarke
W. Hunter
J. B. Perry
W. Cumnock
L. J. Irwin
J. S. Taylor
G. M. Luce
Wm. Kelly
R. H. McConnell
Murray Wheeler
AV. A. Powell
H. H. Wefel
Geo. Fearn, Jr
J. A. Wetzel
J. W. Hunter
Three Phillies Sign Contracts From Last Season Team
SPHIA reports that Paskert Hiexander and Lobert are the only members of the Philadelphia National League Club's team from last season with contracts to play next year. Charles Dooin, the club's manager, said more contracts would be sent to other players in the coming week and denounced Killifer and Brennan for signing Federal League contracts.
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Associated Press
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Paskert
Hiexander
Lobert
Charles Dooin
Doomn
Killifer
Brennan
Frankie Owens
Memphis
Chicago Americans
Minneapolis
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Washington
Joe Lasey
Little Rock
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New Orleans
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Harris of Denver Goes to Chicago Federals
Denver pitcher Ben Har of the Western League club announced he signed a three year contract with the Chicago Federals of the 1 League, transferring from the Denver team.
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Harris
Denver
Chicago
Federals
Col
Ben Haris
Jesen Sets Two World Speed Skating Records
JOHRISTIANIA January 13 Oscar Jesen set two new world records in speed skating. He skated 500 meters in 43.7 seconds and 1,500 meters in 2 minutes 19.5 seconds, breaking the previous marks of 44.1 seconds and 2 minutes 20.7 seconds respectively.
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Johristiania
Oscar Jesen
Previ
Pies That Echo Home Like Mother's Fresh Bakes
A nostalgic note promises pies that recall a mother's kitchen, offering comforting flavors and memories in every bite. The ad-style line hints at traditional recipes and homey treats appealing to affectionate tastes.
Sentell Gears Up Galveston Club for Texas League Season
Sentell, former star second baseman, said he has completed his Galveston Club roster for the upcoming Texas League season. He signed Louis Hebert of New Orleans and left-handed Hersees from Raleigh semi pro ranks, aiming to field a pennant contender and insisting he will be the manager or quit. He may also try to recruit Doc Newton, who favors a Middle East assignment near home if Texas play isn’t possible.
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Paul Sentell
Galveston
Louis Hebert
New Orleans
Raleigh Ryes
Hersees
Sentell
Doc
Newton
Memphis
Texas
Middle East
Jan
Atlanta
Clarke
Cleveland
George Stone
Bill Bernhard
Jim Archer
Archer
Detroit
Buffalo
Chicago
Sweeney
Syd Smith
New York Americans
Smith
Boston Americans Sign Schoolboy Pitcher Mulrenan
Boston on January 12 reports Dominick J. Mulrenan a 19 year old right handed pitcher from Woburn High School has been signed by the Red Sox after attention from scout Patsy Donovan. He pitched for fast semi professional teams and is the latest youth added to the organization.
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Boston
Boston Red Sox
Dominick J. Mulrenan
Woburn
Patsy Donovan
Court Tennis Showdown Stars Gould and Covey in Philadelphia Match
The year’s standout event is Gould of the United States against G F Covey of England for the world court tennis title in Philadelphia in March. The amateur Gould faces pro Covey, a rare amateur pro clash with strong international interest and a best seven out of thirteen sets format using American balls.
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Associated Press
New York
Jay Gould
United States
G. F. Covey
England
Philadelphia
Gould
Covey
Prince’s Club
Mr. Lytton
Crabbet Park
Miles
Few Good Catchers Among Players of Southern League
A survey of Southern League pitchers and backstops shows a notable shortage of high quality catchers despite many star players advancing to the majors. Notable names include Nig Clarke, Syd Smith, Jim Archer, and Sid Smith as prominent examples of catchers moving to the majors from Southern clubs.
One Woman Will Handle Own Dogs At Field Trials
Amateur handlers and dog owners head to Rogers Springs Tennessee for the All American Field Trials Club events. More than fifty entries compete in the derby for young dogs and the all age stake open to any age and breed. Professional handlers are barred and no winning pro dog is eligible. Miss Nora Armstrong will handle her own dogs with her father R K Armstrong among North Carolina participants. Judges include Hockwall Toledo and Peck Wilkes Barre among others.
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Associated Press
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Tenn
Nora Armstrong
Miss Armstrong
R. K. Armstrong
North Carolina
F. M. Stephenson
G. W. Overall
Chicago
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W. J. Wilson
Pittsburg
Bay Poplar Lumber President Happy with Mobile Visit
Alfred Cohen of Cincinnati president of the Bay Poplar Lumber Company in Magazine Point visits Mobile with his wife and Mr Phillips. He expresses satisfaction with Mobile mill location and the company’s finances after investigating city conditions. Cohen is a noted Ohio banker and politician. He attended Beth Zur Lodge meeting Sunday and spoke to members before returning to Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Bay Poplar Lumber Company
Magazine Point
Mobile
Mr. Cohen
Phillips
Ohio
Order of B Nai “B'rith
Cohen
Beth Zur Lodge
Priest Deputy Stands Suspended by Bishop
Abbe Jules Lemire, the sole priest in France’s chamber of deputies, is suspended by the Bishop of Lille. M Bonte, editor of Le Cri Des Flandres, is excommunicated due to disputes over the abbe’s political program. Friends protest episcopal action and plan to appeal to higher church authorities.
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Associated Press
Hazebrouck
France
Jules Lemire
Chamber of Deputies
Lille
M. Bonte
le Cri Des Flandres
Abbe Lemire
Ohio-Pennsylvania League Grants New Franchises
A temporary reorganization of the Ohio and Pennsylvania Baseball League was completed at a Pittsburgh meeting. Franchise grants were issued to Altoona Johnstown Connellsville McKeesport in Pennsylvania and Canton East Liverpool in Ohio.
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Ly Associated Press
Pittsburg
Ohio and
To Cure a Cold in One Day
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets promising a cure for colds in one day. It claims a refund if unsuccessful and features Druggist copy with ER W GROVE’S signature on each box priced at 25 cents.
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Lanky Bob Seeks Court Order To Reenter Ring
New York January 12 The state supreme court will decide if Bob Fitzsimmons once heavyweight champion is too old to challenge for his title and if the athletic commission can enforce a ban on fighting in the state. Fitzsimmons seeks an injunction to restrain enforcement of the order with affidavits by Mike Donovan and A J Drexel Biddle supporting his condition.
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Associated Press
New York
State Supreme Court
Bob” Fitzsimmons
State Athletic Commission
Fitzsimmons
Supreme Court
Mike” Donovan
New York Athletic Club
A. J. Drexel- Biddle
Philadelphia
Gilmore Heads East to Pick Managers for Federal League
Chicago January 12 James A Gilmore president of the Federal Baseball League left for the Eastern section of the circuit to target managers for Toronto Buffalo and Pittsburgh It was unclear which city he would visit first and reports suggested he might sign major league players who had offers from the Federals Buffalo was believed to be his initial stop.
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Associated Press
Chicago
James A. Gilmore
Federal Baseball League
Toronto
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Gilmore
Federals
Cuba May Furnish Timber For Federal
In New York on January 12, Pepe Conte a Cuban said the Federal League is eyeing Cuban players. Conte reported James A Gilmore asked him to scout and represent Cuba players, though Conte has not decided and wants to help Cubans find openings in the big leagues.
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New York
Federal League
Cuba
Pepe Conte
Conte
James A. Gilmore
Federals
Californians Win Orient Tennis Title
William M. Johnston and Elia Fottrell, both from California, won the Orient lawn tennis doubles championship in Manila by beating Kumagae and Nomura of Japan in three straight sets 6-2 6-4 6-2.
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The
Orient
William M. Johnston
Elia Fottrell
California
Kumagae
Nomura
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