Big heavyweight fight set for April 3 in Havana
Havana reports a heavyweight title clash planned for April 3 between Jack Johnson and Jess Willard. Curley, Johnson’s promoter, will oversee and Willard will start training en route from New Orleans. Site selection pending with training bases in Marianao and Havana.
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Plateau boys beat McGowin Lyons 15 to 5 in Sunday game
Plateau team powered by 18 safe hits and pitching of Good allowed no runs after the third. Batteries Chandler Goodman George for Plateau. Anderson Ponds. Hamilton Street Boys opened season with a 6 to 2 win over Empires as McLeod drove in three runs. The club seeks amateur teams. contact M Hines Box.
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Salts for Kidney Health Advised in Aging Ad
An old advertisement explains that meat overworks kidneys by forming uric acid and urges regular flushing with four ounces of Jad Salts from pharmacy. It claims the effervescent drink neutralizes acids, cleans sluggish kidneys, stops bladder irritation, and prevents headaches, dizziness, or rheumatic pains.
Clark fails to gain naturalization in Newark
Jackie Clark, famed six day bike racer and sprint cyclist, failed to secure naturalization as an American citizen in Newark New Jersey due to lack of witnesses proving residency since 1908. He testified racing in Salt Lake City in 1908 and marrying a Salt Lake woman but the court required affidavits or friend testimony. Clark remains Australian.
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Jackson Voted for R H Baugh in Southern League Pick
At the Birmingham meeting on March 9 the Southern League debated a president candidate tied to a club. R H Baugh of Birmingham received four votes on each ballot, with C C Kavanaugh of Little Rock and Marlin Speed of Memphis each getting two.
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Bergman Named Notre Dame Track Captain
Notre Dame Indiana March 9 Alfred Bergman all Western quarter back has been elected captain of the track team to succeed Raymond Eich enlaub who quit athletics recently Bergman is a dashman and all round athlete Last year he won four monograms at Notre Dame
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Seals Hope Pennant as Wolverton Lands New Players
San Francisco fans rally behind Santa Seals after Wolverton gathers fresh talent. Manager Berry opens his purse and aims to celebrate a pennant with strong spending.
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Terre Haute votes to stick with Central League
Terre Haute voters decided yesterday to remain with the Central League, keeping the same organization as last season, ensuring continuity for Fort Wayne and the league setup.
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Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Advertises Malaria Relief
Invigorating to the pale and sickly Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system. A true tonic for adults and children. 60c adv.
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Winter Baseball Dope and Boxing Profits in New York
The piece contrasts New York boxing earnings with baseball woes. It notes Madison Square Garden profits are slim though the sport pays 99 percent to fighters, while most clubs struggle with 800 to 1,000 capacity and $1 to $2 tickets. It covers Pitcher Leverenz’s $4,200 1914 win and the volatile careers of Earl Yinkling and other players amid wartime salaries.
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Devore May Sign With Federal League Indy Team
According to a Columbus dispatch, Josh Devore former Brave outfielder on a visit said he might sign with the Indianapolis Federal League team. Devore is now a free agent.
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Maritime Movements and River Trade Across Ports
A busy maritime bulletin notes arrivals and departures along Atlantic and river ports. Ships from Norway, Britain, Italy, Honduras and Sweden dispatch cargoes of bananas lumber and general goods while river packets and Mallory liners prepare for continued service to New York, Pensacola and Key West. Local ports in Charleston Savannah Jacksonville and Tampa report arrivals and sailings, with several vessels slated to depart for Europe or Caribbean destinations this week.
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Veteran horse trainer killed in Crown Point incident
John Shields, veteran trainer who conditioned 1,200 horses, was killed when a colt shied and threw him into a pole in Crown Point. The events are part of a sports news roundup including various athletic updates from multiple cities.
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VESSELS IN PORT AND SHIPS LISTED BY DOCKS
Maritime log lists steamships and schooners at Puerto Cortez Gulf Dry Docks Ollinger Bruce Dry Docks and Turner Terminal with various vessels including Maud B Krum Fannie Prescott Clara Look Athena and River Packets at Municipal Docks across ports in Spain Sweden Norway and the West Indies. Entries reference destinations such as Liverpool Huelva Barcelona and Porto Rico with several ships noted as Am. or Br. along with dock locations and charter statuses.
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Shipping News Roundup From Across U S Ports On March 8
Vessels arriving sailing and clearances listed for New Orleans Key West Port Arthur Norfolk Galveston Port Eads Southwest Pass and Port Arthur. Ships include Van Hogendorp Maud Almaora Politician Abangarez Eocene John D Rockefeller and Energie with routes to London Liverpool New York Gothenburg and more.
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Maritime Arrivals and Departures Across Ports
March reports show vessels arriving from Galveston to Cristobal and Gibraltar including Henry Williams and Professor. Str San Giovanni heads from New Orleans to Genoa while Posillipo reaches Genoa from Galveston. Roishelm arrives at Kirkwall from Galveston and Majorka sails from London to Gulfport.
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Terms debated by Berlin papers on war goals and peace
Berlin reports discuss German aims in future conflicts and a lasting peace with Russia. Prof. Rohrbach argues Frederick the Great won without territory and Germany could endure if enemies exhaust their power. A second war with Russia is deemed almost inevitable. The Laylands mines toll rose to 108 with 13 more bodies found that day.
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The Police Want You Ad Text Promotes Conflict Play
Fragmentary excerpt shows a police appeal and a forthcoming show titled The Battle of Love at the Empire tomorrow. The garbled OCR reads advertising copy urging caution and announcing an event with uncertain attribution.
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Ady
Germans Sunk 15 British Steamers in Six-Week Naval Losses
London report from March 9 cites Admiralty figures showing 15 British steamers sunk by German submarines from January 21 to March 3, with 29 crew deaths. Over the period 4,619 arrivals and 4,115 departures at British ports were recorded, plus 25 ships attacked unsuccessfully between February 1 and March 5.
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Slugger for Chifed Team
Roy C. Warner an outfielder in Phoebus Virginia Semi Pro League has signed with the Chicago Feds. Warner hit .431 stole sixty bases and fielded .998 last season.
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Three Grain Cadomene Tablets Promised To Restore Health
A sensational health claim asserts Cadomene tablets strengthen nerves and vitality for all, aiding those with dizziness insomnia fear or nervous weakness. Sold at pharmacies with directions for self use and no physician visit required, widely prescribed in past.
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