Houck Signs His Contract With St. Louis Americans
TVORTLAND Feb 7 Lyron Black signs with St. Louis Americans and forwards it amid questions about a past contract. Houck reports readiness for spring training once cleared and hints at improved terms. Speculation swirls around Keansth Wil and others as Rogers and Fisher claim better offers elsewhere.
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SEALS SALE DISCUSSION SHIFTS TO FISHER MAY BAI
Fisher May Bai Sf al Ball Club in San Francisco discussed as Mique Fisher and George Hildebrang, famed umpire, consider taking control. Fisher would bring capital and business skill while fans back the return to baseball, with Mehertte steering league ties and potential new ownership pending funding and formal talks.
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Quits Macks to Deal in Junk
Davis the Philadelphia Athletics captain and coach has retired from professional baseball after twenty three years to devote himself to a scrap iron business. He also serves on the city council.
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Four Red Sox Players to Move to Connie Mack's Club
New York reports four Red Sox players will be transferred to Connie Mack before the Wade season. Names not yet confirmed but list includes Third Baseman Dery Gardner, Cuff elder Tilly Waller, and Catcher Forrest Cady. Dick Hoblitzel is also rumored to be designated. The move alters talk about Hobitzel’s role with Boston.
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Alexander Gets $101000 Bonus At Cubs
Grover Alexander will receive an $101000 bonus he has been withholding while Cubs president Weeghman negotiates a fifty fifty deal with the Phillies. A New York meeting next week could finalize terms and signal an end to the holdout despite looming pressure from the Phillies on Baker.
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Bezeko to Stay With Oregon Football Team
Spokane report quotes University of Oregon Graduate Manager A. J. Tiffany denying widespread rumors that Bezdek will coach elsewhere. Tiffany says Bezek will return to Eugene next fall to lead the Oregon varsity on Multnomah Field, with other coaching offers dismissed.
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Trade holdup hinges on operation report for big first baseman
Mack pressures Nobbie or Pranee to confirm the player’s fleet class status. If validated, he joins the Mackmen in the Wenel Suture as one of four.
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Roosevelt in Grave State Amid Hospital Update
February report from Roosevelt Hospital states Colonel Theodore Roosevelt remains in grave but stable condition after ear surgery. Doctors Keyes Duel and Martin note a quiet night with normal temperature and pulse as he slept about six hours, able to take nourishment. Nurse attendance and visits from Mrs Roosevelt and family continue, while a crowd of well wishers gathers outside the hospital.
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Major League Meeting Rescheduled To New York
The American League meeting set for next Tuesday has been moved from Chicago to New York by President Naty Johnson. The league reconvenes in the Big Apple for the discussion of pending matters.
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Meeting Called to Order on Same Day
A meeting will be called to order on the same day. The notice implies a procedural start time and formal commencement of proceedings.
City man finds pork profits in hog production tale
A local businessman, Ernest Woolley, bought a sow from hogs at the stockyards and fattened her in the country. The sow farrowed a litter, boosting total value from about 440 to 2100 over seven months, with net profit around 280 after transport and costs. Other city dwellers are urged by the food administration to increase hog production to ease pork shortage.
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Assignment of Sergeant McGrath to Utah Agricultural College
War Department orders Tent Sergeant James McGrath United States Army retired to report to Utah Agricultural College for active duty. Apt Stephen Abbott, commandant, received the official order from Washington, D.C. The assignment reflects expanded military enrollment, with over 500 young men currently in the department.
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Aviation Cadet Killed In Flight At Wichita Falls
Hubert P. Game, 22, of Oakland California and advanced aviation cadet, died when his plane crumpled at several hundred feet altitude near Wichita Falls Texas. The crash occurred today during training.
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Eight Hour Day Not Observed In Washington
Washington reports that the eight hour day for railroad workers is not being observed generally as of February 8, with officials noting widespread noncompliance and labor unrest. The situation affects crews, schedules, and potential future negotiations across lines.
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Switched union president cites overtime regime impact
The Switchen union president told Secretary Lane of the wage commission that the Adsnison law forces overtime payment on every hour worked, calling it the only hour-law violation indictable. Seagulls save steamer by sitting on five drifting mines, guiding the vessel away from danger near Amsterdam. The last ringing of the great Cathedral bell signals New Year observances as Rome plans mark the 1870s siege aftermath.
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