Training at Home for Baseball as a Seasonal Bet
Sporting commentary argues that home training could produce better form than costly Southern trips. The piece notes teams in Northern cities train locally to avoid heat and travel, while Southbound stints have historically disrupted early-season form and finances. It discusses Orioles, Phillies, White Sox, and Cleveland prospects, including catcher needs and pitching delivery by Cy Young.
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J. ED Grillo
T Rue
Fed
Ol Ballimore
Perp Wits
Hanlon
Otters
Hot Springs Arrests Hit Under Prize Fight Law
Arkansas authorities, acting on a governor’s order, arrested Tommy Devin of Philadelphia and Heinger, managers from Chicago and Philadelphia, for participating in a prize fight. They were released on bonds. trials postponed. The governor vowed more prosecutions to end prize fights in the state.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Ue Serif
Tommy Devin
Philadelphia
Chicago
Heinger
Honaghey
Arkansas
Will Play Mutes Tonight in Tristate League Showdown
The M. M. C. A. Reserve basketball team opens the season with Gallaudet College Reserves at Kendall Green gym. Two top teams clash as the Mutes, a strong reserve unit, face the Orioles’ Central Y M C A of Baltimore in a decisive Tristate League matchup. Local champs Beckett-led players pin hopes on a victory to secure the title.
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Gallaudet College
Kendall Green
Mutes
Association
Gnilaudet
Positta
Motes
Wit
Baltimore
Oriole City
Quint
Orioles
York, Pa
Baltimore West
Washington
G Street
Beckett
Chicago and Columbia to contest intercollegiate basketball title
The national intercollegiate championship series will open March 18 or 2 at the University of Chicago gymnasium with Chicago and Columbia meeting as Western and Eastern champions. The second game is set for March 27 in New York at Columbia gymnasium, with a possible third game on neutral ground later. Chicago has not lost a title game this year and field a nearly unchanged team from past campaigns.
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Washington Fest
Chicago
University of Chicago
Columbia
University
Columbia Gymnasium
New York
University of Pennsylvania
Jack Chicabro
Highlanders
Apr
Crebt
Owlfield
Adldam
Fecome
Cree
Hugh Dutty
Atteker
Will P'Ex
Chagé
Ward
Miverse
Feld
Elevion
Ghosbro
Glade
Lake
Mannings
Carlisle Indian football players desert story denied by authorities
Spokane reports former Carlisle fullback Albert Payne saying several players left Carlisle and fled with the intent to join another team. Carlisle officials, however, deny the claim, stating Payne was expelled for intemperance and barred from the squad, and that the team will begin the season intact.
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Spokane
Wash
Carlisle
Fencing and Gymnastic Opens at Naval Academy
Special to The Waghant reports sports at Annapolis Md with a fencing match between Cornet and the academy in the afternoon and the season opening dual meet between the Naval Academy and Cornell in the evening tomorrow.
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Annapolis
Waval Academy
Cornet
Academy
Naval Academy
Cornell
Automobiles and key figures at Baltimore show
Napoleon Hill visited Baltimore in a Pope Tribune roadster. Washington crowd included Gardner and Edgar Orme in a Chalmer Centroit roadster. Charles E. Miller & Bro. report Ford landaulet gate sale and fifth Indian motorcycle to the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. Gov Magoon’s Cuban road note and Cuban roads praised. Pierce-Arrow for Taft arrived in Washington stored for White House. New York City owns about 100 cars and runs a central garage. Auto trade optimism grows after prior slump.
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Napoleon Hill
Baltimore
Pope ‘Tribune
Esterday
Gardner
Edgar Orme
Chalmer
Pierce-Arrow
Taft
Washington
Dupont
White House
New York
Washington and Lee Defeats VPI in Close Page Battle
Washington and Lee beat Virginia Polytechnic Institute 16 to 12 in a hard fought road game. Oshatra Hannis and Boyd starred for the Generals while Hurt stood out for VPI as the season closes with Washington and Lee aiming to decide the state championship in their next matchup.
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Lexington
Washington
Lee
V.P. I
Washington and Lée
Washington and Lee
V. P. Ita
Joe Thomas Fails to Withstand Weight Cut in Ringside Test
Joe Thomas, the California pug, demonstrated the toll of shedding 25 pounds in just over two months at the Fairmont Athletic Club. He struggled against Hugo Kelly, showing weakness in speed, stamina, and movement, while praising Jem Driscoll's footwork and comparing him favorably to Griffo and Attell. The wide boxing talk shifts to baseball as Giants and Highlanders depart for spring training in Macon, with rosters and potential key players named, including Farrell, Keeler, Ball, Knight, Ward, Kleinen, Quinn, Burke, and Hal Chase.
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Washington Post
New York
Joe Thomas
California Pug
Fairmont Athletic Club
Thomas
Hugo Kelly
Iisuing
Hugo Ketly
Jem Driscoll
Billy Madden
Griff
Driscoll
Griffo
Attell
Giants
Highlanders
Raiford
Macon
Stallings
Charney Farrell
Joe Lake
Willie Keeler
Neal Ball
Jack Knight
Baltimore
Joe Ward
Altoona
Jack Kleinen
Jack Quinn
Richmond
al Orth
Amos Rusie
Burke
Mike Murphy
Hal Chase
California
Chase
Outlaws
Ty New York Americans
Pitching rule change ends pitcher substitution evasion
Chicago meeting approves rule requiring a pitcher to retire at least one batter before being removed, curbing the practice of using multiple hurlers to warm up a finish. Umpires and owners back Clarke Griffith in Cincinnati, praised for wartime leadership and persuasive talks with players.
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Fat
Chicago
Camilton
Fred Lake
Cahllon
Lake
Oiten
Balla
Cepter Field
Cantillon
Beaton
Tannehill Hat
Boston
Calnflon
Johnson
Tannehill
Hughes
Smith
Cates
Keeley
Connelly
Doe’ Gessler
Beinig
Jahmson
Pell and Grant Win Indoor Tennis Title in Three Sets
The Washington Post reports the national indoor lawn tennis doubles final held at the Seventh Regiment Armory featured G. C. Shafer and L. H. Fitch losing to Wylie C. Grant and Theodore KR Pell in three sets. Cragin and Charlock lost the doubles final but reached the championship round. Pell and Grant then defeated Heckett and Alexander in three straight sets. The final singles round scheduled for tomorrow at 2 p.m. will have Pell opposing Shafer.
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Washington Post
York
Seventh Regiment Armory
LW. B. Cragin, Jr
Miles
Harlock
G. C. Shafer
L. H. Fitch
Parker Bridget & Co Style Preview In Men’s Fashion
Parker Bridget Co at Ninth and the Avenue promotes spring clothing, hats, and accessories. It highlights topcoats and tailor-made suits as the city’s best dressed, with exclusive hat shapes, neckwear, shirts, hosiery, gloves, and Teck shoes in new styles for men and young men.
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Parker-Bridget
Cornell Wins Narrowly In Hard Fought Georgetown Duel
Cornell defeats Georgetown 21 to 20 in a rough game at Odd Fellows Hall. Jim Colliflower fouled Avery late to decide the outcome as Crosby’s left forward play and Rice’s scoring pace helped Cornell edge ahead. Georgetown battled evenly, injuries limited Colliflower, and both teams showed speed and skill in a closely contested season finale.
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Cornell
Odd Fellows
Lake Cayuga
Jim ‘Colliflower
Avery
Colliflower
Iim
Cornel
Crosby
Avery Thing
Jim Callflower
Georgetowrs
Ting
Rice
Jim Colliffewer
Cornsit
Jim Colliflower
Rive Ard Gray
Virginia
Odd Fellows Hall
Crosby Rice
What's Left of the Winter Garments at Great Reductions
Readable fragments show a large clearance of suits and overcoats with prices ranging from nine dollars to forty dollars. Numerous price points highlight dramatic savings on winter apparel including $9.00 and $30.00 items, with further reductions listed for $15 to $37.50 ranges.
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Salta
Saltey
Sir Walford’s
Speedy Galloops Home In Handicap at Oakland Feature
A horse named Speedy gallops to victory in a crowded Oakland feature, with Smiley Corbett and Tony Fauat as heavy favorites. Wisteria Ozanne Fors ford Prolif also ran, while Sam Bernard and others contested spots behind the winner. Second race highlights two-year-olds racing over three furlongs with odds and placings, time recorded, and multiple named jockeys and horses among the field.
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Tony Fauat
Oakland
Bright Skies
Somie
For White
Sam Bernard
Wisteria
Ozanne
Forsford
Prolif
Chester Krum
G. Powers
G. Burns
Arthur Rouse
Mcree
Myles ‘O’connell
Evin Fir
Setpronetta
George Field
le Petite
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Bride
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Counsel
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J. Powers
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J. Howard
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George Guyton
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Big Bow
Toby Tosa
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Medeo
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Woolwinder
Uncle Jim
Billie Botemer
Ing
Howard
Diaudonne
Chippewa
Vivante
Hilgert
Falerand
Tavora
Number One
Humero
Ben Sandalgo
Hugh Farrall
Brown Jug
Trozlest
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Neely
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Letty Over
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Quick Spring
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Herles
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Platt
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leArcier
Rexall
Callahan
Young
Smith
Bright Boy
Gold Spink
Heart of Byacinth
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Away
Melange
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Havres
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T. Burns
Emnilst
Solon Shingle
Judge Saufley
Trey of Spades
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Brangun
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St. Magnet
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Tommy Griffin
Hke & Cart
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Steel
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Lek
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Scovilla
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Okenlle
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Colbert
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Fou
Booger Red
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Tan
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del ‘Cruzsder
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Racing Entries Show Busy Card Across Six Thoroughbred Meets
A long list of race entries across multiple events detailing selling races at six furlongs, cups, Oaks and handicaps with numerous horses and weights including Deutachanis Saint Francia Autire Gypsy King and Firestone among others, reflecting a crowded program with horses like May Sutton Jane Swift Vox Populi and Don Enrique. The entry sheet lists horses per race, weights, and paired entries across divisions, signaling a bustling race day with varied stakes and distances.
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St. Francia
Autire
General Haler
Gypsy King
Ed Davis
Kokomp
Vesta
Txchequer
Adena
Marion Cases
Denson
Blagg
Tom Shax
Anna
Mist
Fireball
Figent
Fair
Annie
Rosevale
Rubin Grands
Colytio
Carmiga
Mauretinia
Ocean Queen
Hal Rogers
Red Leaf
Blanche G
Severus
Coppers
Dosante
Firestone
Pallotia
Cressina
Logistilis
Madman
Palo ‘Alto
Parne
Donald McDonald
Banvite
Enfield
Great Heavens
Sempronium
Homecrest
Dr. Hokberg
Guy Falter
May Sutton
Riots
Jane’ Swift
Daruma
Entre Nong
Peertemase
Los Angeles
Vox Populi
Warbitt
Qverton
Hi Jeach
Harrigan
Gowan
John Carroll
Alma ‘Boy
Oberon
Aventellus
Lond Stou- Wope
Capt .Burnett
Jhiy Gatnex
Gold Heart
Risity
Carloquy
My Prye
Dutta Powell
Shires Rossmore
Col
Bob
Booger Red Shines in Meeker Handicap Victory at Oakland
Booger Red the Texas bred pony campaigner from the bushes demonstrated rare class by winning the Meeker handicap at Oakland over seven top sprinters including Smiley Corbett. The race saw favorites rout despite high odds, with Booger Red leading from start to finish as Inflection faltered in earlier races.
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San Francisco
Booger Red
Oakland
Smiley Corbett
Tony ‘Faust
Nlareth Ganitt
Booger Red Fist
Bright Skieg
Ultimatum for Willis in Pittsburg baseball saga
Victor Willis returned his unsigned contract to the Pittsburg club and will not play for the offered money. President Dreyfuss says Willis must sign by March 8 or stay out of baseball all summer, with Leach at West Baden. Starr to Boston. rumor ties Dablen deal in.
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Washington
Pittsburg
Victor Wils
Pittsboro
Dreyfuss
Willis
Newark
West Baden
Tommy Leach
Alleys Ready for Tourney in Pittsburg Opening
Sixteen bowling alleys built for the American Bowling Congress tournament in Pittsburg are finished and ready. Mayor elect W A Magte and August Herrmann are slated to speak before the formal turning over of the alleys to bowlers. Officials from Cincinnati expected to attend as first games start tomorrow with teams from Pittsburg and nearby areas.
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Pittsburg
American Bowling Congress
August Herrmann
Cincinnati
Congress
W. A. Magte
Herrmann
Fittsburg
Locomotor Ataxia Relief by Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills
Jacob Hirgel of Covington Indiana reports intense relief from locomotor ataxia using Dr Miles Anti Pain and Nerve and Liver Pills. He has taken them for a long time and plans to continue as they ease his pain. Many chronic patients find them beneficial and say they cause no habit.
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Miles
Jacob. Hirgel
Covington
Ind
Extra Prize For Long Run At Bloomingdale Meet
Distance runners Fleming Gallagher Breyer Griffith and others will compete. Bloomingdale Club entries include Hammett White Hodges Woertendyke Hyatt Wader Walsh. Brown Prep Philadelphia, Johns Hopkins will participate, boosting meet prominence and rivalries. Worley aims to break South Atlantic entry record. special banner prize to second place heightens interest. mail entries to N T Worley.
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Bloomingdale
Brown Prep Seriool
Philadelphia
Johns Hopking University
Washington
J. J. Grutlagher
Breyer
Griffith
Crane
P. Fleming
George Washington
Greenly
Cullx
Bazor
Stecker
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Bloomingdale Club
Hammett
White
Hodges
Woertendyke
Hyatt
Wader
Walsh
Business High
Fegan
Hil
Davis
Welcker
Sto fAnigh
Georgetown
Jens Worley
South Atlantic
Weyrich
Marlow
Kemper
Hay
Henderson
Michael
N. T. Worley
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