Jess and Moran Ready for Fight
New Work, March 17. With eight days left to train for their March 26 bout, Willard and Moran push hard. Willard increases boxing pace with daily rounds and a road jog to drop below 250 pounds, while Moran trains zealously under his trainer and attendants. Box seats sold out with high demand and promoters expect receipts near 140000.
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SPORTS AND OBITUARY NOTES FROM THE DAY
Secretary John H. Farrell announces franchise moves for Savannah to Montgomery while the Pittsburgh Nationals end spring work in Hot Springs. James E. McAuley and W. P. Siglin are released to Rochester of the International League. Thomas E. Lynch, Woodland Bards member, dies at home after a lingering illness. Macon reports Donovan will select seven pitchers and a 25-man Yankees roster for the season. Paul Hount Grisell, famed amateur boxer and trainer to Fitzsimmons, dies at 55 in Philadelphia after pneumonia.
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Iseball Leagues
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Montgomery
Ala
Pittspurgh Nationals
James E.mcauley
W. P. Siglin
Rochester Club
Thomas E. Lynch
White Sox
Woodland Bards
E. Lynch
Langley Avenue
Philadelphia
Paul Hount Grisell
Robert Fitzsimmons
James J. Corbett
Willard Moran Show At Madison Square Garden Plans
Promoters expect 11 400 cash attendees at Madison Square Garden on March 25 for the Willard Moran bout. Budget totals reach about 100 000 with Willard and Moran set to receive 71 250 each plus carpentry, engraving, training bonuses and numerous other costs. Levinsky and Flynn on prelims would receive 1 000 each, tickets cost 500, and additional expenses run to many thousands.
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Willard
Moran
Levinsky
Flynn
Chicago U Clubs Adopt 27 French War Orphans
Fraternities and women’s clubs at the University of Chicago have adopted twenty seven French children made orphans. Dean Elizabeth Wallace said only children under sixteen will be adopted. The children stay in France with half funded by the clubs and half by the French government.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Elizabeth Wallace
France
New Deals Bring Millionaires Into Baseball
New Deal era in baseball as Brooklyn heirs of Robert B Ward look to buy the Cleveland American club. Wealthy backers are taking control of multiple clubs with resources exceeding 100 million dollars and plan big spending to attract top players.
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Brooklyn
Robert B. Ward
Cleveland American
New York American
Jacob’ Ruppert, Jr
T. L. Houston
Organized Baseball
Federals
St. Louis American Club
Bob Hedges
Phil de Catsby Ball
Otto Stifel
Boston National Club
Arthur Wise
Percy Haughton
Charley Weeghman
Chicago Cubs
J. Ogden Armour
Packer
William Wrigley
Girl on Cincinnati Varsity Chess Team
For the first time a girl chess player appears in a college varsity line-up. Miss Jessie Bogen, Ohio champion, plays fourth board for the University of Cincinnati as her brother E Bogen leads the team. She handles one of six games begun by correspondence with Harvard University.
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Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
Jessie Bogen
Ohio
E. Bogen
Harvard University
Why Suffer From Migraine or Sick Headache
Dr J J Caldwell says migraine does not shorten life but is not curable and causes severe distress.
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J.J. Caldwell
Prichard and McMillan Base Ball Game Highlights
Prichard defeated McMillan at the Prichard diamond with Crabtree's pitching noted as the game’s feature. The Prichard team aims to play city under 16 teams. contact Leo Mc Fadyen, Prichard, Ala. Hot Sausages organize for 1916 season seeking under fourteen teams. Home 1032 for Sledge Medicus. Opening Mobile & Ohio League game set for March 18 at Lyons Park with a double header featuring four clubs including Operating Department and Purchasing Agents.
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S. Medicus
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Medicus
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J. O'Dell
J. Curry
Glover
Reviere
Mobile & Ohio League
Lyons Park
Opening Baseball Doubleheader Sparks League Reorganization
Last year’s runners up clash in a two game opener starting after the first game ends. Seven innings each. Only C B Edwards of Ops remains from prior year as manager. New leadership and fresh blood rejuvenate both teams with Crippen guiding Counties for a strong showing. Captain Pat Lyons to toss first ball. official attendance invited. Lineups show mixed veteran and new players across operating, purchasing, and comptroller squads.
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Ops
A. S. Gilbert
H. G. Pringle
Tacon
Edwards
Crippen
Pat J. Lyons
J. Buck
H. Gaines
G. Leslie
St Josephs Triumphs Over YMCAs Picked Team
In a tight basketball contest St Josephs Athletic Association defeated a YMCA picked team 16 to 14 after overtime. Key scorers included McQuillan with four and Waldron two for St Josephs while Geo Finkbohner led the YMCA squad with two goals and Crawford added three.
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Crawford
Steber
Thompson
H. Finkbohner
Ollinger
Y M C A Reorganizes Gym Classes Early This Week
The Y M C A will reorganize all gymnasium classes starting Monday afternoon with unchanged schedules. If needed a new 5 o clock class for older business men may be added. A Marriott, the physical director, says basketball season is finished and he will expand class activities and supervision.
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Association
Walter Johnson Promises Strong Support for Season
Walter Johnson will boast supporters this season as he pitches and manufactures garters in Tulsa Oklahoma. Phil Douglass showed poor control on first day at Tampa with wild throws toward Chicago and St Paul. Bill Donovan could split the Yankees and boost opening day attendance. Harvard plans to lock in two star backfield men for the 1916 Crimson while faculty claim Yale letters. Promoter Rickard aims to keep the public on edge as Willard Moran fitness updates are not alarming. Brookyln Federals alumni Benny Kauff returns after spring camp noting his coal mine ties.
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Okla
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Bill Donovan
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Bicycle theft reported on Texas and Dearborn streets
A report to the police describes a bicycle stolen from in front of a business on Texas and Dearborn streets. The complainant is H. Repps who reported the loss Thursday night.
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