Shue Nothing Is Impossible Yet Johnson as American League President
Sporting comment discusses Byron Ban Johnson as American League president worth his salary for promoting the league. Johnson’s influence across committees and schedules is noted, with emphasis on his handling of relations with club owners and star players like Walter Johnson. The piece also touches on Johnson’s impact on trade talks and his role in shaping league operations. It mentions Jimmy McAleer and Jimmy Johnson, plus upcoming schedules and games affecting fan interest. It concludes with Corbett preparing for Jeffries training and the need for strict conditioning before Westward duties.
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J ED Grillg
Byron Ban
Ott Johnson
American League
Nothig
Johnson
Amerikan League
Ins
The
National
Eivmers
Joservices
National Commission
Fey Intalunle
Aus Ane
Geers Breaks Leg in Freak Harness Accident
Ed Geers, famed harness driver and trainer, broke a leg while lifting horses in Memphis. He is confined at home under medical care with neutral doctors attending him. The incident follows a routine workout session at the track as Geers continued his work with pacers and trotters.
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Washington Post
Memphis
Tenn
Ed Geers
Herrmann Denies Kling Case Statements As Fake
Chicago February 16 Chairman Herrmann of the national commission said all articles attributed to him about the Kling case are fake He noted no statement has been made except that the case would be taken up soon and Ban Johnson received the telegram today from Herrmann via The Washington Post Special to.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Ban Johnson
Herrmann
National Commission
Gleew Has First Spin At Naval Academy Rowing Start
Naval Academy oarsmen took to the water in early practice on a warm February day. Glendon ran three crews from the boathouse in two miles around the harbor, aiming for first class form ahead of the Harvard opener on April 11.
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Washington
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Glendan
Olympia
Megs
Ainsworth
Johnson
Loftin
Mer
National Athletic Baseball Association Forming Junior and Senior Leagues
The association held its first meeting at President H Clande Turner’s office, 434 Ninth Street NW. Teams present included Spartan Athletic Club, Shermans, Linwoode, Manhattans, St Stevens, Shapirios, Victor Ganga, and Carletons Theo Taft. Prospects for two leagues with six or more clubs each were discussed. To join, teams may submit an application at the president’s address and attend the next meeting on Wednesday February 25.
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National Athletic Baseball Ananciation
H Clande Turner
Ninth Street Northwest
Spartan Athletic Club
EH Kearney
Shermans
M Connor
Linwoode
Wrablett
Manhattans
J M Hall
St Stevens
T McDonough
Shapirios
Victor Ganga
Carletons
Theo Taft
Johnson in Line for Washington Pitcher to Train in California
Youngstown Ohio Feb 16 Manager James McAleer of the Washington team arrived from Los Angeles to prepare for the coming season. He declines to reveal lineups, plans to wait for spring practice, and notes Walter Johnson will join Washington April 1 after training in California. The team will train at Hot Springs until late March, then report to Norfolk and play exhibitions in Richmond, with Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Cornell.
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Nationals
Boxton
Decoration
New York
Laver
Boston
Seisor
Athletics
Sho Cere
Lowals
Newark
Philadelphia
Jimmy McAleer
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Weme
Johason
Gobelal
Youngstown
Ohio
Tames MieMteer
Washington
Los Angeles
Cal
Ime
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McAleer
Santa Paula
Hot Springs
Witherup Browne
Schaefer
Reisling
Conroy
Gesaler
Norfolk
Richmond
Believe
Brooklyn
Cornell
Chicago
Central Awarded Scholastic Trophy By GW A Games
George Washington track management decided Central High School wins the scholastic trophy Cup after review. Manager Eaton forwarded Central's argument, confirming Baltimore City College's team had no grounds to dispute. Bowie, prizes custodian, holds the trophy awaiting official orders to forward to the school.
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GW. A. Games
George Washington
Central High School
Central
Baltimore City Colege
Baltimore City College
Washington High School
FP Bowie
G U College Beater In Baltimore Hoop Tilt
Baltimore City College basketball defeated Georgetown College Washington 38 to 2. Earlier Georgetown beat City College 12 to 3 last Saturday when Brown Timanus and Pippen were out. City College showed strong teamwork with key players Travers Peters Kingsley Godman Oltker Gate trot Toul-Polars and Klogaley among others.
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Baltimore
Baltimore City College
Georgetown College
Washington
Collegians
Georgetown
Brown
Timanus
Pippen
City College
Bemser Brown Shierding
Gotte Peters
Travers
Pipgen
de Baers Kingsley
Godman
Oltker
Klogaley
Mr Land
Street
Detroit secures Lathers from Michigan after expulsion
Detroit manager Jennings announced first claim on Chick Lathers the Michigan University star after news of his expulsion. He will be taken south despite four afield recruits on Detroit’s books. Lathers praised for base running throwing and batting power with a reputation for long hits.
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Washington
Detroit
Mich
Jennings
Chick Lathers
University of Michigan
Lathers
Michigan
Johnson Elected League President For Twenty Year Term
Byron Bencroft John Boy Johnson was reelected president secretary and treasurer of the American League at a salariesaid to be 25000 a year at the closing session of the Bochedale meeting. The twentyyear agreement keeps shares restrictions and a 16 to 162 game schedule opening April 14 and closing October 9. The renewal drew praise from Comiskey and Shthe as a longterm leadership signal amid debates over tenyear vs perpetual terms.
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Chicago
Byron Bencroft
John Boy
Reductions Range From 35 to 50 Percent
A note highlights discounts from 35 to 50 percent, signaling savings across offerings and urging readers to take advantage of the favorable reductions.
Club Purchases Pitchers from Several Cities
Father Balligillo led Head-to-Foot Outfitters as Arnold of Philadelphia joined the squad at Ninth and the Avenue. The club also acquired Burgess from Springfield Ihc. Pitchers Burgess and Arnold strengthen the lineup as most club owners and managers departed for home tonight.
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Arnold
Philadelphia
Game Club
Burgess
Springfield
Ihc
Deadlocked on Schedule as Clubs Argue Pennant Stakes
After four hours, President Lynch reported a hopeless deadlock over the league schedule. Dreyfuss Hermann and Dewey backed a 154 game short schedule. the other five preferred the long schedule. Ebbets accused rivals of short-schedule hopes to chase pennants while Fogel remained sidelined by gout, delaying a salary claim resolution.
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Haid
Iato
Dreyfuss
Pittsburg
Hermann
Cincinnati
Dewey
Boston
Ebbets
Brooklyn
Herrmann
Horace Fogel
Philadephia
Murray
Foge
Central Y MCA Triumph Over Catholic University
In Baltimore March 16 the Central Branch Y MCA basketball team defeated Catholic University 54 to something, thanks to a superb defensive effort and strong teamwork. The Centrals controlled play from the outset as visitors misfired repeatedly and Central’s shooting stayed accurate. Lineup details were listed for both teams with positions noted.
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Spreist
Washington Po
Baltimore
Central Branch
Krell
Detroit Experts Pick Tigers to Win 1909 Pennant Contender Outlook
Washington Post special reports Detroit manager Jim Mings predicts any champion must be 30 percent stronger than last season to top the Tigers. He names Boston as a strong contender and Chicago as a dark horse, with Cleveland and New York seen as uncertain. The piece details expected lineups, older pitchers, and the need for cohesive infield and outfield play.
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Cleveland
Browns
New York
Washington
Detroit
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Jeemings
Tigers
Hughey
Athletics
Krause
Bender
Plank
Phidelphia
Boslon Shoul
Patsy Donovan
Hughie Dutty
White Sox
Mick Guire
Lajoie
St Louis
Nationals
Louis
Jack O'Connor
Utfelders
Casey
Sret
San Antonio
Ralph Werks
Ralph
Beckendorf
Bill Lelivelt
Cuba
White Sox release veteran George Davis
Chicago announces the un conditional release of George Davis veteran infielder of the Chicago Americans. It is said he may accept a managerial position with a minor league club.
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White Sox
George Davis
Chicago
Chicago Americans
Georgetown baseball candidates begin spring training next Sunday
Georgetown baseball players prepare for spring tryouts with a large candidate pool and indoor workouts. Manager Brown and Captain Murphy ordered the call to training as pitchers and catchers shift to the prep field for two hour sessions. Billy Happ joins the catching staff while Bill joins the Blue and Gray squad, aiming for Norfolk.
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Capt Murphy
Billy Happ
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Collegians
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Norfolk
Meneses
G ¥Aldron
Northminster Athl Club Beats Company G 48 to 13
Northminster Athletic Club routs Company G in National Guard League guard gym, 48 to 13. Capt Furmage and Bischof shine. lineup details and free throw notes listed. Friends School cancels season rest of games. Princeton defeats Penn in wrestling 54 to 11 and 3 in fencing meet.
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National Guard League
Northminster Athletic Club
Guard Gymnasium
Capt Furmage
Bischoff
Northwebstere
Furmage
Mahobor Gar
Goucher Bischom
Plummer Center
Maria la Dinnia Plummer
Rowsee
Herburt
Gil
Bieshett
Sorfish
Flummer
Mehoney Goucher Evand
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Mahomay Fur Tange
Tinterce
Mr Hughes
Wallington City League
Fr O Dwyer
Alexandria “Lyceum Sadklity
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Northmingier
Cub and
Diaain
Tim
Kalvee
Penn
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Torioutta
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