Willard Shuns Reich in Sparring Bout Staged in New York
March 11 reports describe Jess training quarters as the scene for a tentative Willard Reich workout with promoter and boxing commission chair Fred Wi, while Moran trains 300 fans with a 45 minute session. Willard refuses to box Reich and Wenck, citing admission charges. Wilard shows a softer, overweight look experts note while Moran appears hard and windful though possibly overtrained.
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New York
Jess
al Reich
Ess
Jersey Adonis
Fred Wi
Boxing Commission
Willard
Reich
Wenck
New England
Wilard
Frank Moran
Moran
White Sox Ready for Start South Sunday
Chicago report says last year’s veterans flocked in to prepare for the White Sox training trip to Mineral Wells Texas near the Mexican border. Big Ed Walsh aims for a big comeback and speed to beat a Mexican bandit at a hundred yards. The Sox special, led by Owner Comiskey and Manager Rowland, sails tomorrow with wines liquors and cigars onboard.
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Chicago
White Sox
Mineral Wells
Tex
Ed Walsh
Sox
Comiskey
Rowland
Hyatt and Brennan Released to St Paul
The official release of Ham Hyatt, Cardinal's first baseman, to St Paul was announced by National League President Tener. Brennan also goes to St Paul from the Cuban. The statement lists contracts with Boston and New York players, including Davis, Hickman, Prieste, Coole, Hunter, Butler, and Corhan. The Cubs held practice in Tampa as Joe Tinker split his squad for another game.
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New York
Ham Hyatt
Cardinal
St. Paul
Tener
National League
Brennan
Cuba
Heydler
Boston
George Davis
Brooklyn
D. J. Hickman
M. J. Prieste
Chicago
C. IL
C. IL. Clemens, Charles Pechous, Max Flack; New York, Wiliam Coole
Herbert Hunter
St. Louis
Artie Butler
Roy Corhan
Glenn Joins St. Paul and Knight Moves in AA
Harry Glenn, catcher, tonight joined the St. Paul club. Jack Knight, infielder from Cleveland, joined the Minneapolis club of the American Association.
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Glenn
ST. Paul
Minn
Harry Glenn
Jack Knight
Cleveland
Minneapolis
American Association
Cobb and Evers Go to Minors for 1916 Pennant
Terre Haute Indiana March 11 Special Manager Rufus Gilbert of the local Central League team signs Cobb and Evers for 1916 and predicts a pennant for the Tets. Paul Cobb brother of Tyrus will play center field and Joe Evers brother of Johnny will cover second base.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Rufus Gilbert
Cobb
Evers
Paul Cobb
Tyrus
Joe Evers
Johnny
Useppa Island Nine Hole Links Challenges Colonel Bogery
The Useppa Golf Club on Useppa Island Florida features a compact nine hole course totaling 1785 yards the smallest on the island. Colonel Bogery faces a rough round with a longest hole of 305 yards and bogey set at 33 as errant shots roll into streams.
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Colonel Bogery
Useppa
Useppa Island
Florida
Scotchman Allan Smith Earns Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu
Allan Smith, a Scotchman employed by an American company in Japan, earns the black belt in jiu jitsu after nine years of study. The belt, a mark of extraordinary proficiency, requires about 10 000 falls to be achieved in the Japanese self defense art. Smith surpasses most foreigners who have attempted the feat, with only a few others historically reaching this rank.
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Barney Reilly
Barney
Allan Smith
Japan
Smith
Schmidt Expects Squad to Report Wednesday
Seventeen men are listed to report to Manager Charles Schmidt at Monroe Park on Wednesday marking the start of the practice season. Players named include Holmquist Townsend Waldron Cobard and others with position notes for infield and outfield spots. Baumgardner sold to Springfield Ohio. Perry Northen and Calhoun to Mobile may not report over salary disputes.
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Charles Schmidt
Monroe Park
Schmidt
Holmquist
Townsend
Newark
Swats
Birmingham
Baugh
Southern Association
Baumgardner
Bob Baumgardner
Mobile
Springfield
Ohio
Clayton Perry
Calhoun
Northen
Perry
Basketball Season Ends Wednesday Night At Y M C A
The Y M C A Ex Stars meet the current Association five Tuesday at 8 10 p m to close Mobile season The game ships in a large crowd with both teams at peak condition F Roos referees This may be the final action of the old squad as the present team is stronger than last year.
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Y. M. C. A. Ex-Stars
Association
Mobile
Ex-Starse
T. Soost
W. Penny
W. Maiden
C. Batmhauer
J. Radcliffe
Mobile Es M. Cc. A
Ollinger
Crawford
Ebbeck
Hinman
Doyle
Szard
Steber
McDonnell
F. Roos
Bill Schwartz
Vols
Bill
Vanderbilt
Wilson to Take Whirl at Pins
President Wilson broadens sports scope by trying bowling. He will roll the first ball at the Atlantic Coast Bowling tournament opening April 3 in Washington with Senators and congressmen set to participate.
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Wilson
Washington
Seventh Round Jess Willard Waterloo Declares This Jugglers of Figures
Albert A Gamble of New York projects March 25 Waterloo bout for Jess Willard. He computes jinx numbers from Willard career dates and birthdays noting twelve recurring, but no thirteen rounds. He shifts to Moran career, finds six, then subtracts six from Willard's thirteen to yield seven.
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Jess’ Waterloo
Waterloo
Jess Willard
Albert A. Gamble
New York
Gamble
Willard
Moran
Frank
Food for Fandom Baseball Headlines Stirring in Southern Circles
Carl Thompson quit pitching to go into business in Gate City after last season's strong form. Gene Paulette, former Nashville star, is to be given a thorough trial by the Browns. Dolly Stark dialogues with Fielder Jones as Memphis Chicks maneuver to land him. Roy Ellam’s Nashville Vols face payroll tensions with Billy Lee backing, Gabby Street’s status and Floyd Kroh’s possible departure.
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Gene Paulette
Nashville
Southern Association
Jake Daubert
Browns
Dolly Stark
Memphis Chicks
Fielder Jones
Chick
Ub & Deal
Memphis
Gene
St. Louis
Paulette
Roy Aifam
Nashville Vols
Billy Lee
Vols
Ellam
Gabby Street
Floyd Kroh
Cavet Returns Here and Players Sign for Season
A roundup of baseball moves and contracts with Cavet returning to play for the Gulls. Chesnutt’s vacancy remains unfilled while Kerin from last season is the only prior voice heard. Budding figures include Tutweller signing with Providence and Joe Boehling nearing surgery with Dr. Clarke Griffith set to operate.
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Ewwee
Southern
Kerin
Chesnutt
International League
Edward Lauzon
Joe Boehling
Hurler
Tinker Predicts Strong 1916 NL Race for Cubs
Chicago star Joe Tinker reports the 1916 National League season will be highly competitive. He notes Chicago Boston Brooklyn and New York as top clubs, cites Eastern clubs building fences, and mentions efforts to shore up the St Louis lineup. He doubts the Phillies will contend.
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Chicago
Phillies
Joe Tinker
Royal Rooters
Quaker City
Boston
Brooklyn
New York
Cubs
Tinker
St. Lowis
Huggins
Alexander
Five Shilling Winners Spur Jockey Lineage at Paris Tex
Five brothers James George Cal Hugh Shilling are noted jockeys from Paris Texas. George died in a New Orleans race accident. Cal remains active with his string of horses. Hugh shows early promise with a December Juarez win. Gardner Billiard Champ in New York headlines as Edward W. Gardner wins his fifth national amateur title defeating Morris D. Brown.
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Shilling
Paris
Tex
United States
James
George
Calufus
Hugh
New Orleans
Cal
Refus
Juarez
Gardner
New York
Edward W. Gardner
Morris D. Brown
Frank
Appleby
Edgar T. Appleby
Charles Heddon
Dongaclac
Mich
J. Fred Poggenburg
Jacob Klinger
Austria
Heddon
Appleby Brothers
Team announces thirty one players for upcoming season
The squad lists 31 men including Boman McWhorter Jones and others at various infield and outfield positions. Captain remains unnamed and may move to third base or outfield as needed. Smith, last year’s pitcher, may join later if his arm heals. a second squad under Hog Vendée will provide seasoning and potential promotion to the first team.
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Boman
J McWhorter
BE. Jones
Sceearee
Oes
Hamilton
Fiest
É . Shore
É Rozier
Parr
Greed
Ner
Rainer
Boone
H. Jones
Bowen
Taylor
Smith
Noojin
Hog” Vendée
Vandegraff
Local baseball notes from St Joseph and Mobile area teams
Amateur squads from St Joseph prep to play Spring Hill College with lineups listed for infielders and outfielders. Grand Bay Bay team forms under T Phillips and T D Lloyd with a second team lineup and planned April games. Barney Cavanagh City League to face Spring Hill, Prichard and No Name squads detailed with positions and managers named.
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Grand Bay Bay Baseball Club
T. Phillips
T. D. Lloyd
Orange Bel League
G Bay
Grand Bay
H. Hines
F. Ward
Harry
Ala
Spring Hill
Barney-Cavanagh
Shary
College
Jones
Gaines
Finkbohner
Jortats Moss
Feeney
Eld
Murphy
Jordan
Aigi
Emrich
Utili
Prichard
Ross
Mobile
S. Ross
Dixon
Lavette
Campbell
B. Sanders
BR Ers
Moore
Leg
Cramer
LeGros
Ateo
Sheffield
Shorters Doyle
D. Winter
Piteh Hadley
Amos
Olsen
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