Grillo sizes up American League race with strong picks
Sporting comment by W F J H D Grillo previews the upcoming season. Hugo Jennings praises Boston as the top danger to Detroit, with Donovan's Boston shown as a tough opponent and Krause a key factor for the Athletics. The piece discusses pitching strengths, hitters, and potential surprises from Cleveland and Washington, while noting Baseball's off field issues and past league scandals.
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Jennings
Boston
Donovan
Lake
Chicago
Jéromngn
Athletica
Krause
Mle
Lonnie Wack
Cleveland
Naps
Automobile Show Finances Close Exhibitors Paid Back
The National Automobile and Aeronautical Show ended with the executive committee reporting profits of $39,088. Exhibitors receive 68 cents of each dollar paid for space. A new Washington car model A2 was announced by Peter Fersinger, and General Motors leader Durant visited Washington en route south. Daytona carnival plans shifted to March, with speed tests and track discussions among Fiat and others.
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Aeronautcal
Peter Fersinger
Wr Fersinger
Ardent Motor
Washington
Hartig
EA. Matona Fla
Jdx East Coast Automobile Associations
Florida East Constomobile Association
WC Arnold
New York
Lewis Strang Fiat
Barney Field
Brooklands
Marriott
Sands
Alto Accessories
Gaithersburg Local Quint Triumphs 49 to 32 in Fast Game
In Gaithersburg Maryland on February 17 the home team defeated Company LD NG 49 to 32. Fuge and Robey sparked the locals to a large early lead while Mc Grath and Cane rallied the visitors in the middle period. A sensational center shot by Mc Grath was the standout moment of the night.
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Washington
Josy Gaithersburg
LD ¢Ng
Fuge
Robey
McGrath
Cane
M¢ ‘Grath
Strikes and Spares Athletes Gather For Federal Games
The advance guard of out of town runners and field athletes for the Federal games arrives in Washington this evening. Coach Kraenglein brings Merceraburg Academy talent to compete in two mile and sprint events while notable teams from Wesleyan Johns Hopkins and Virginia schools converge for the meet. Officials and referees will report to Convention Hall by 2 pm for the afternoon heats and finals.
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Washington
AC Kraenalein
Merceraburg Academy
Kraenglein
Wesleyan University
Carlisle Indians
Wit Coma
Middletown
Pennsylvania
Johns Hopkins
Maryland Agricultural College
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Speed Carnival Held With Rich Trophies At Local Meet
Oldfield aims to cover the program with Urey set to break the 281 second mile mark. The meet includes four to five car races daily, with the Minneapolis Dewar Gold Speed King and other prizes. H Chadwick Hunter named to the executive committee of the AAU. T Fitzgerald to manage speed carnival details. Washington’s Automobile Club officials announced the Southern Rally league setup and related notices amid a busy legislative convention.
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Oldfield
T Urey
Marriott
Minneapolis
Thomas Dewar
8 M Bullee
T . Fitzgerald
American Automobile Association
H Chadwick Hunter
Automobile Club of Washington
Deadlock at League Meeting Delays 161 Game Schedules
After four days of effort major league magnates failed to adopt a season schedule. Fogel departs for Philadelphia as Murray presses his $1800 claim. Proxies shift balance. Cincinnati Pittsburgh and Boston favor short 154 games while others push 161. Two week adjournment possible.
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Johnson to Join Team Early Spring Tactics Discussed
Jim McAleer allowed Walter Johnson to stay on the coast until early April and then report. Johnson had previously been sent from Los Angeles to the cold wet regions to taming. This year he should arrive when weather is fairer and help the team from the start. Johnson's spring illness last year hurt the squad as it had been a contender for years.
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Dea
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No Raise for Ban Johnson Salary at AL Meeting
Local magnate Tom Noyes reports no salary increase for Ban Johnson despite a Chicago session. Johnson's twenty year tenure stands with no changes while schedules pleased clubs. Nationals plan July trips to Detroit and coast visit precede April 1 training. Manager McAleer appears optimistic as Walter Johnson remains on the coast until early spring.
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Vespers Easy Win Over Y Moc A Reserve
Vespers dominate Y Moc A Reserve with no trouble. Key players Yoakinns Yo WoC A Res Keith Le Raily Esemanner Hughes and Wall McDonald Ro Ann lead scoring and defense as Dalley and Hughes contribute early. Referee Huxley and officials noted. time of halves 70 minutes each.
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Kentuckian Chinn’s Stable Behind at Jacksonville Auction Plan
The report notes Kentuckian Chinn and his associates about to sell his entire string of thoroughbreds in Lexington in March, after announcing plans to cast his lot in France due to a chaotic American turf. Jockey Powers to accompany, with over $200000 tied to the venture and uncertain meetings ahead.
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Lynch Signs Cincinnati Contract
Sceranton Pa Feb 17 Edward Lynch at Pittston near here who was 2 pitch ex in the Onto Pennsylvania League last year today forwarded in signed contract to Manager Griffith of the Cincinnati National League club agreeing to play with that team during the coming season.
Winners in multi-race card at Juarez and Tampa meets
The card lists winners and odds from Juarez and Tampa racing events. Entries include The Wolf defeating Hidden Hang 3 to 2, Marshmonet 5 to 1, Clint Tuckes, Alma Boy, Merman steady pays, and other outcomes with various rivals and matchups across venues.
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Oakland
Steinhardt
Warner Grewell
Murphy
Racing Entries From Jacksonville Track Meet
Today’s racing entries list horses including Zeer of filhe 94, Inbe Zana, Velemia, Old ignuaw, Tajlahawss, Kentucky, Moose, Tred, Jon, De oPucy, Lady Bratwart, May Werd, rod Vixie Blue with prices around 120 to 101.
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Jacksonville Flint
Gypsy Girl Beater Fails to Medal in Tampa Race
In warm, ideal racing conditions at Tampa on February 17 three favorites won, boosting interest. Gypsy Girl, a heavy odds-on favorite, failed to finish in the money in the second race, while Clysmic upset Carondelet in the sixth race. other races saw Strinator, Guntard Toe, and Rebel Quon secure victories. Also reported, the Hampden-Sydney Tigers beat Hampden-Sydney College 47 to 7 at Lynchburg.
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Carondelet
Steinhardt
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Kodener
Atanda Hrnrock
Joe Fallot
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Bobby Cook
Sorrel Toplag
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Garondster
Lieullun Ang Allee Machalno
Warner Griswell
Hole Murphy
Dr Mites Anti-Pain Puls Soothe Sick Headache Relief
Mrs Louise Li Wellyn of Powell narrates long illness with sick headache. Persuaded by her son to try Dr Mites Ann Pam Fills during an attack, she reports speedy relief. The ad claims headaches arise from nerves at the base of the brain affecting stomach heart and lungs and promises money-back if the first package fails.
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Powell
Easy for Pajaraita Tops Keeps Moving in Emeryville Race
Pajaraita, racing for the first time since Juarez arrival, led all the way to win the Centervia handicap at Emeryville. Meltondale up from $10 to $85 by CR Jones captured the third race, while Coppers edged Tom G Malley in a photo finish for fifth. Chantilly plunged late but settled for third as Likely Dieudonne led a strong field in the late races. Hamilton, visiting from Los Angeles, attended a Los Angeles Racing Association stockholders meeting.
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Juarez Race Day Results Feature Five Furlong Debut to Win
Runners with names such as Conky and Bio Teese compete across six races at Juarez. First race sees a winner from the 1 to 2 favorite path, with second and third places noted for Valley Stream and Dandy Donoar. Multiple horses and riders listed with times and betting odds.
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Crewraes Pno
Bugean Deerfoot
Ganowa Fairmoont Jhm
Rutherfordine Johnson
Johony Wine
Mondan
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al Muller
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Unclear Names Spark Jumbled Local Context Readout
A garbled OCR item lists numerous names and places with mixed capitalization and stray punctuation, yielding a fragmentary local notice or sports-card style aggregation. No clear event, date, or outcome is discernible from the available readable text.
Wizard Schafer Dying in Denver Home
Noted billiard champion William Schafer, known as the Wizard of billiards, is dying at his Denver residence after a year of decline in health. Reports say physicians consider death imminent, with Schafer having recently moved to regain strength.
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Army officers at odds at Fort George Wright
Spokane reports Maj Francis J Kearian in charge at Fort George Wright after Lieut Cel Abercrombie was relieved pending final settlement. Gen Maus of the Columbia Department released a statement citing poor administration and poor relations with officers as the cause. The Inspector General report supports the removal, dispelling rumors about confinement of civil prisoners.
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Explosion at Chicago factory kills one injures ten
A blast at a photographic supply plant at 725 East Thirty Ninth Street in Chicago killed Miss Sylvania Brewster and wounded ten workers. The blast wrecked the building and produced widespread debris. Fire squads and investigators arrived to assess the scene and determine the cause.
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Valuable Paintings Sold At John K Souther Memorial Exhibit
The John K Souther memorial exhibition closed with an auction at the Grafton Hotel hosted by Mr Mills. Auctioneer James Henry Moser opened at eight and highlighted the artists esteem for Souther, selling about twenty one paintings including a Marlette M Andrews poster to Mr Mills and works to Mrs Victor Kaufman and Mrs Noble, with several pieces moved at private sale.
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Stanley Matthews
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