Reisling in New Line and Gessler Oil Quest for Wealth
Dee Gessler and Doc Reisling, both tied to the Nationals, pursue wealth outside baseball. Reisling, a farmer and dentist, plans drilling for oil near Caldwell and may not rejoin Washington. Gessler hopes oil success in southern Illinois before joining Atlanta camp, while McAleer and Noyes await word on contracts and camp arrangements.
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Local Nine
McAleer
Washington
Gessler
Pennsylvania
Millinois
Hot Springs
Atlanta
Noyes
Chicago
Reisling
Gess Jer
Tren
Gray
Groom
Moyer
Russey
Sherry
Dill
Street
Ainsmith
Henry
Somer Iett
Cunningham
Bunting
Ralston
Corbin
Swain
Conway
Ark
Elberfeld
Ford Signs His Contract with Highlanders Pitcher Ford
New York reports say pitcher Russell Ford signed with the Highlanders for around 6000 dollars per year. Manager Harold Chase returned from California with the papers as New York fans wonder about the terms. Chase mentions two St Marys College players Ed Wilkinson and Mike Cann to join the squad, with Cann weighing about 18 pounds and resembling Starry Walter. Walter’s health rumors were said to be exaggerated and he will appear in Athens, Georgia at the season start.
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New York
Harold Chase
New York Americans
California
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Chase
Chicago
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Oakland
Highlanders
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Mike Cann
Cann
Starry Walter
Wilkinson
Walter
Athens
Boxing Regime Shifts as Michigan News Hints Resumption
Detroit reports Gov Osborn's early term stance boosts boxing supporters who expect a state wide revival after Warner era bans. If Detroit resumes, the sport could attract top fighters, reversing decades of restrictions while Windsor Ontario meanwhile hosts events funded by Detroit fans.
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Mich
Osborn
Michigan
Warner
Windsor
Ontario
Knight Signs Yankee Contract Seals three year deal
New York on Feb 17 reports shortstop Jack Knight signed with the New York Amer for three years. Also in the same action contracts were received from catcher Robert Williams drafted from Canton of the Ohio Pennsylvania League and outfielder Bert Daniels. Penn Wins Fencing Bout.
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Knight
Yankee
New York
Jack Knight
Robert Williams
Canton
Bert Daniels
Holdout disputes and comebacks color early baseball
Pittsburg president Barney Dreyfuss faces holdout bids by Konetchy and Byrne amid bids for raises and owed bat factory bills. Boxer themed notes recount McCoy’s fading comeback and O’Brien’s promotions alongside Callahan and Conn Mack’s pennant plans. Shallow settore mentions of minor signings from Slippery Rock to Cannanea teams and Browns.
Moran Skips Hours in Weighing Dispute
Chicago report says welterweight Moran and fighter McFarland cannot agree on weight for their March 14 bout at the Lairmont Club New York. Moran insists on 135 pounds by 7 pm the night of the fight. McFarland demands 3 pm weigh in at 135 pounds.
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Chicago
Facxey McFarland
Owen Moran
Lairmont Club
New York
Moran
McFarland
Barricello Powers Georgetown Past Virginia In Arcade Meet
Georgetown defeats Virginia 85 to 23 on the Arcade rink led by Barricello who dominates both ends. The hard fought battle features fast start by Georgetown, balanced by Virginia’s Cecil, with 21 fouls called and a high pace through both periods.
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Georgetown
Virginia
Barricello
Drexels clash over Beresford bout after New York finish
Anthony J. Drexel Sr arrives from London and comments on his son Anthony Jr. losing to Beresford. He suggests Tony Drexel-Biddle might fight Beresford to avenge his cousin while noting he stays out of boxing business. In Philadelphia Tony Biddle, a noted amateur, is expected to challenge. Yale beats Columbia 46 to 7 in swimming and 7 to 0 in water polo at the Carnegie pool in New Haven.
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John
Tommy Burns
Kid McCoy
O’brien
McCoy
American Athletic Club
Tony Rosa
Kauffman
Jeffries
Johnson
Jack Root
Root
Chicago
Philadelphia
Tony” Drexel
Tony Biddle
Beresford
Jack Race
Jack O’brien
Mr. Biddle
Fitzsimmons
O'Brien
New York
Anthony J. Drexel, Sr
London
Anthony, Jr
Anthony Drexel-Biddle
Tony
Mr. Drex
New Haven
Goulds
Lakewood
Drexel
Nelson
Esford
Drexel and Beresford Fight in Goulds Lakewood Gala
Anthony J. Drexel and Hon. Robert Beresford met in a scheduled six round match at Georgian Court Lakewood New Jersey before a society crowd including George J. Gould and Lord Decies family. Beresford scored a knockout in the third round after Drexel was felled twice, with both combatants praised for skill and sportsmanship as attendees watched in evening gowns and cheered the spectacle.
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New York American
George J. Gould
Lord Decies
New York
London
Anthony J. Drexel
Marjorie Gould
Robert Beresford
Goulds
Georgian Court
Lakewood
N. J
Drexel
Heresford
Jeffries
Reno
Beresford
Lord Carmoys
Lord Alastair Graham
Jay Gould
Mr. Moffatt
George Gould
Lieut
Hubert de Burgh
Callahan Signs With Sox Former Manager Returns
Special to The Washington Post Chicago February 17 Charles A Comiskey White Sox owner signed a new player Jimmy Callahan a youngster with potential The agreement sets Callahan to likely play outfield for Hugh Duffy next season He plans a one man spring training trip heading to Mineral Wells Texas to regain condition and join the Southside team upon its start
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Washington Post
Chicago
Charles A. Comiskey
White Sox
Teddy
Jimmy Callahan
Commy
Callahan
Hugh Duffy
Mineral Wells
Tex
Besa
Southside
Comiskey
Georgetown indoor meet entries close today at Convention Hall
Georgetown announces closing of entries for the indoor meet to be held at Convention Hall on March 4. Manager Wymerd notes the hard task of classifying events and warns an early cutoff as the entry list is already a record. Washington, Baltimore, and major colleges including Yale, Penn, Cornell, Swarthmore, and Johns Hopkins will be represented by top stars. Kilpatrick of Yale leads, with Paul of Penn and Berna of Cornell among top entrants.
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Convention Hall
Wymerd
Old Convention Hall
Washington
Baltimore
Yate
Princeton
Harvard
Pennsylvania
Cornell
Swarthmore
Virginia
Johns Hopkins
Kilpatrick
Yale
Mighty Paul
Berna
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Penna. Ave
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Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburg
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Cardinals
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National Commission
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9 Star
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Toledo
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Mr. Hughes
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Tony” Drexel Vs
Bob” Beresford
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Lieut. de Burgh
Rsh
Young Gould
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Hannah Randolph
Annie Graham
J. Noyes
C. Suffern Tailor
RH. Russell
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Dalzell
A. J. Drexel, Jr. Kingdon
Gould
George Gould, Jr
William Beresford
Wiborg
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Mise Lattimer
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N.W. Wiseman Bro
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Larrier
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Agad
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Meyer’s Military Shop
PA. Ave
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Mertz & Mertz Co., Inc
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Hugo Kelly
Dave Smith
Fairmont Club
Ole Attitud
Tig Trava
Cif
Wren
Torgat
Reid Ae Neeke
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