Tigers Down Mobile in Easter Tilt at Monroe Park
Detroit defeats Mobile 5 to 1 before a record Easter crowd at Monroe Park. Mullin opened for Detroit with Clauss finishing, while Campbell and Berger starred for Mobile in a libel of fielding. High and Veach led multiple hits as Detroit builds lead with timely scoring and key errors by Mobile.
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Champion Wing Shot Bogardus Dies at Lincoln Home
Springfield dispatch reports Captain A. N. Bogardus, a 17 year world champion wing shot, died at his Lincoln home. He won America’s championship in 1871 and defended it until 1878 after a career including a 100 consecutive bird kill in 1869 and 5500 glass balls broken in 1872 at New York. He also co owned part of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show in the 1880s.
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Springfield
Ill
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Lincoln
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Dexter Park
Chicago
Madison Square Garden
New York
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Homney County
Crawford Joins Tigers After Holdout
Wahoo Sam Crawford of the Detroit club, long a holdout, signed a contract Thursday and is due to arrive in Detroit Monday. He spent the interseason in New Orleans Winter League and is in prime condition. Only star Tyrus Cobb remains to report as negotiations continue.
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Georgia Peach
Billiardists Open Class A Championship Tourney in Philadelphia
The class A championship amateur billiard tournament begins tonight at the Union League in Philadelphia. Edward W. Gardner of Passaic New Jersey two time champ will face J E Cope Morton in the opening match. Several entrants from across the country are set to compete.
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Couveille's Filly Wins Steeplechase at Auteuil
In Paris on Sunday at the Auteuil track the Prix du President de la Republique a steeplechase handicap over two miles six and furlongs was won by M. Couveille's filly Sybilla. San Sovino ran second with Marie Haste II third and Frank J. Gould's Conte la Belle among the runners as the stake stood at 12 dollars with a trophy added.
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M. Couveille
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Gulls Hopeful After Sunday Setback and Lineup Notes
Hughie Westenraust featured on the coaching line as the team chased a series win while fans stayed hopeful. Wright endured some troubles in Sundays game but remains in the lineup. A touch more stick work could have benefited the Gulls yesterday.
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Turtles Easy Maras
Chicago National League regulars routed Memphis Southern League pitchers in a fringe game. Chicago tallied 17 runs on 20 hits while Memphis committed eight errors led by Zimmerman with three hits including a homer. Freeman allowed one run in three innings.
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Beaumont Defeated by Philadelphia A L Recruits in Close Game
In Beaumont Texas on Sunday Philadelphia American League recruits beat the Beaumont Texas league team 2 to 1. Peaster Beaumont pitcher held the visitors to one hit in five innings.
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Texans Win Out Over St Louis in Fort Worth Clash
Fort Worth in the Texas league defeated the St. Louis American league regulars 3 to 1. Phillips held the American leaguers to one hit in seven innings, a single by McAllister that scored Graff after a walk. Mitchell and Severns pitched for St Louis.
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Homer Wins Game in Exhibition, Omaha Defeats Lincoln
Oklahoma City reports Omaha won a 6 to 6 tie breaker in an exhibition. Shestak hit a home run in the eighth inning to clinch the lead for the Western league team. Cobb drove in the tying run in the first half of the eighth. Lincoln’s pitchers Ehman Smith and Wolfe allowed no hits, while Stratton Ramsey and Redd pitched for Omaha.
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Shestak
Omaha
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Cobb
Ehman
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Wolee
Lingoln
Stratton
Ramsey
Redd
Baker's Stick Work Sparks Athletics Victory
The Philadelphia Americans beat the Louisville team 7 to 6 in Louisville. Dunning and Brown pitched for the Athletics with Thomas catching. Home run Baker starred with a triple a double and a single in the contest.
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Philadelphia Americans
American Association
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Athletics
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Cleveland Defeats Pelicans in One-Sided Duel
In New Orleans on March 24 the Cleveland club of the American league beat the Southern league's New Orleans Pelicans 7 to 4. Jackson of the Naps hit a third inning homer. Gregg started for Cleveland, Steen finished. Evans allowed four innings for New Orleans before Brenner relieved. New Orleans committed four errors while Cleveland made eight. Philadelphia Athletics recruits play here Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Cleveland Club
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Giants Win Handily In Texas League Opener
Galveston hosted the New York Giants as Tesreau and Wiltse pitched well and the visitingNL regulars dominated with heavy hitting to a 7 to 1 victory yesterday afternoon in Galveston Texas.
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New York
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Wiltse
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Reds Defeat Montgomery In Fast Southern League Tilt
The Cincinnati regulars beat the Montgomery Southern League club 7 to 4 in a hard fought game. Montgomery rallied with strong defense but errors and pitching limited them to four runs. Cincinnati totaled ten hits while Montgomery also had ten. Fromme Suggs and Ben-Brown worked for Cincinnati with Brown catching.
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Judge Thomas Bateman Dies in Nashville at 72
Judge Thomas P. Bateman of Savannah Tennessee died in Nashville at a local hospital. He was a nationally known jurist and prominent in state affairs and wealth.
Evers Praises Cubs Two Speedy Players in Southland
Manager Johnny Evers hails Cubs Sailer and Goode for spring form and potential NL impact. Sailer shows strong first station play and timely hitting, while Goode shines on bases and defense. Evers weighs shifting Zimmermann or Leach to fit Goode in center field.
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Elston Signs Up With Lookouts
Elston, the slugging outfielder from the International League, has signed his contract and joined the Lookouts. The outfield features three .300 hitters with Red Massey or Cruise likely in left, and Charley Street returning from a hand injury to play second. Manager Elberfeld focuses on Stark, a promising young pitcher from Duluth, with Merchant, Ware, Stark, and Grover expected to handle most pitching duties.
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Detroit Tigers Plan March Northward March trip to Chattanooga
Detroit will split for March training with nine players, mostly pitchers, including catcher Ron Deau who earned a 1918 berth. Joe Sugdén will act as manager guiding a selection of recruits signed this season. Jennings McGuire must pick the top singers among entrants as Detroit teams more recruits than ever will be evaluated.
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Last Game of Tigers Today Facing Meridian and Memphis Trip
The Detroit Tigers and Llughie Jennings prepare for their final local appearance this afternoon before heading north. The lineup should resemble Sunday’s, with pitchers undecided though Robertson may start if Finn selects him. First pitch is scheduled for 3 30 if weather permits.
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Marshall Defends Predatory Wealth in MA Speech
Vice President Ishall told a Springfield audience that public charity should come from cooperative wealth rather than private fortunes. He urged appreciation for Carnegie libraries and noted institutions built from public contributions. He spoke to women attendees, then the Marshalls headed to Boston and Washington.
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Young Men's Christian Association
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Lightning’s Costly Fire Hits Granite City Plant
East St. Louis March 24 A fire destroyed the Granite City Lime and Cement Company plant five miles north of town. Lightning caused the blaze. Loss estimated at 12500. Three hundred carloads of alfalfa meal owned by Corn Mills Company of St. Louis also burned, causing a loss of 75000.
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Snedecor Makes Good With Pels
New Orleans report notes Snedecor thriving with the Pelicans after a Cotton States era. He faces a challenge against Owass Saaseess at first base while Cotton Knaupp holds second and Kasan, Kraft, Spencer, Meixel, and Gilbert populate the outfield.
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