Cuban stars eye US majors amid baseball boom
Cuban vice consul Jose A Acosta says the island’s players aspire to the American leagues, noting stars like Marsans and Luque paved the way and predicting a strong inflow. He cites Marsans to the Reds and Aragon, Palmero, Calvo, Cueto, Cabrera, and Viola as examples of rising Cuban talent in the United States. The piece also covers managerial talks, including Griffith’s stance on Boehling, Walter Johnson’s contract stance, and Flynn’s career path toward Providence and the Yankees setup.
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Jose A. Acosta
Cansul
The
Antilles
United States
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Sta
Cuba
Ivery Youngster
Marsans
Gonzales
Reds
Uban
Merito
Cincinnati
Feds
Swith
Ors Plas
Bagebalk
Ace
Hig
Belove
Navy schedules G. U. in tennis and track
Annapolis schedules for spring events list field and track meets at Annapolis with Johns Hopkins on April 17 and May 1 Virginia on May 15, Columbia on April 22 Georgetown on April 10 and Princeton on April 17 Lehigh on May 1 Virginia on May 8 Pennsylvania on May 22 Michigan on May 27 Johns Hopkins on April 17 and May 1 for tennis matches also announced today.
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Annapolis
Johns Hopkins
University of Virginia
Columbia
Georgetown
Princeton
Lehigh
Pennsylvania
University of Michigan
New Player for Cubs Joins Chicago Nationals Trade
Louisville club president H Wathen announced the sale of second baseman Mc Larry to the Chicago Nationals. The deal closed with manager Roger Bresnahan in Louisville. McLarry joined the team last spring from the Western League.
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Louisville
H. Wathen
American Association
McLarry
Chicago Nationals
Roger Bresnahan
Bar Jack Johnson From Mexican Soil
El Paso Jan. 13 The Carranza government opposes Jack Johnson entering Mexico to face Jess Willard in Juarez on March 6. Johnson is said to be a fugitive from U S justice and must show valid passports. He is believed to be in Buenos Aires or en route north. Entry would be blocked at Gulf and Pacific ports held by Carranza forces.
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EL Paso
Tex
Villa
Carranza
Mexico
Jack Johnson
Jesa Willard
Juarez
Andres Garcia
Garcia
Johnson
United States
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Mexco
Tampico
Vera Cruz
Perry Belmont Reelected President of Hunts Racing Assn
New York delegates elect Perry Belmont to head the United Hunts Racing Association for 1915. S. Von Stade becomes first vice president, Lewis E. Waring second vice president, J. B. Marling treasurer, and H. A. Buck secretary. Directors elected include Charles L. Appleton Birdseye B. Lewis Joseph F. Davis and Lewia E. B. Waring.
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New York
Perry Belmont
United Hunts Racing Association
S. von Stade
Lewis E. Waring
J. B. Marling
H. A. Buck
Charles L. Appleton
Birdseye B. Lewis
Joseph F. Davis
Lewia EB. Waring
Shugrue Outpoints Cross In Madison Square Garden Bout
New York Jan 14 Joe Shugrue had the better of Leach Cross in a lightweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Cross was beaten on points but proved a strong contender, showing more fight than Freddie Welsh. Shugrue timed his blows well and controlled the action throughout the match.
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New York
Joe Shugruel
Leach Cross
Madison Square Garden
Cross
Shugrue
Freddie Welsh
Wrestlers Selected For Saturday Bouts At Memorial Club
Memorial Athletic Club held qualifying bouts at its George town clubhouse to form a team for the dual wrestling meet with the YMCA next Saturday in the YMCA gym. Finals set include 115 pounds Margalit Memorial vs Marsans YMCA. 120 pounds Becker Memorial vs MCA. 126 pounds Greg vs B M C A. 185 pounds Freeme Memorial vs Whelle MCA. 145 pounds Inn Memorial vs Paxton MCA. 158 pounds Capertson Memorial vs Paxton MCA. heavyweight Coulon Memorial vs Buckner MCA. Rowbeer Memorial versus unknown foe.
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Memorial Athletic Club
Georgetown
Lage Margalit
Memorial
Marsans
Y. Mal
Becker
M. C
Greg
Buffalo to Sue Pitcher Over Claimed Signings
The Buffalo Federal League club plans a damages suit against Pitcher Ray Caliwell who left after reportedly signing with Buffalo but joining the New York Americans. President Gilmore says no effort will be made to eject him from the Yankees. Buffalo was reimbursed 2500 dollars. Navy Defeats Wesleyan Quint in Annapolis by 69 to 18 due to strong teamwork led by Adama and Smith.
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Connie Mack
Oldring
Mack Saya Oldring
Athletics
Mack
McInnes
Baker
Chicago
Buffalo Federal League
Ray Caliwell
New York Americans
Buffalo
Yankees
Gilmore
New York
Caldwell
Navy
Wesleyan Quint
Annapolis
Adama
Smith
Virginia Wesleyan
Johnson Fueled By Emissary Doubts Over Team Ties
Special to The Washington Post. Walter Johnson a famed singer, remains torn between affiliations with the Washington club and the Chicago Feds. He says he will follow the courts and give his best to whichever side is rightful, claiming influence from Fred Clarke and Clark Griffith and noting a bungled offer from Joe Tinker. He describes pressure in hotel rooms and railroad talks that led to a flip, now seeking fans’ leniency.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Walter Johnson
Washington Club
Chicago Feds
Walter
Johnson
Fred Clarke
Pittsburgh
Clark Griffith
Washington
Tinker
Weerghman
Coffeyville
Kansas
Weeghman
Joe Tinker
Clarke
Griffith
Kansas City
Thoroughbred Racing Card from New Orleans and Oakland
The report lists multiple races with details from running positions, weights, odds, and times. Notables include Baby Cal winning the first race at 8 furlongs with 118 pounds, Dusky Dave taking second, and Ancestors third. Other races cover selling events for 3 to 6 furlongs, De Soto handicap at six furlongs, and a long Oakland lineup with Beaupere and Holton among entrants.
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Baby Cal
J. Murphy
Test
Mathews
Shabac
Meteslf
Clurella
Pit
Holly R
Jimmie Huntsleo
Pajarolla
Gentry
Dusky Dave
Callahan
Ancestors
Rice
Jock Fareison
Woodmatd
Marty Lou
Austin
Virginia
Cordie F
Orba Smile
Charles Goets
Faneuil Hall
California
Jack
Louis Des Cognets
Binebeard
Booker
Melts
Kederia
Thomas Hare
Wood Dove
Lady Innocence
Patriotic
Molfie Cad
Prince Conrad
Dave Montgomery
Paw
Kederis
Hard Basi
Gerner
Rash
Gross
Fittaway
King Worth
Furlong
Rubicon
Lackrose
Gemmell
Hartwell
Sherri Foley
Bazanson
Silver Tone
Carter
Blue Racer
Ide
Rag
Visible
Gordon Russell
Cecil
Acton
Eri
Bilows
Henry
Voladay
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Barette
June W
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Tobin Rote
Stickpin
Feoay
Ononock
Puck
el Pato
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Roscoe If Brick and Mortar
Dr. Larcek
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Tid
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Mordecai
Pretty Tale
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Mawr Lad
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Hinda
Broom Flower
Hichwood
Undaunted
Heather
Ola Ben
Grnay Love
OM Ben
Gypsy Love
Seling
Dick's Pet
Diadi
Brynunria
Cam Top
Dunquin
Insurance Maid
Salon
RACING MEET RESULTS WITH MULTIPLE RACES AND WINS
Ahorse program shows first race winner Akmvenir with 2 to 5 odds and 2 to 3 show, 145 time. Second race Black Thorn wins at 2 to 1, Pied Piper runner-up, details list multiple odds and placings. Third race Montcalm wins with similar odds and show placements. Fourth race Just Hed wins with Hobart and Lord Marshall placing. Fifth race Lavinia wins at 6 to 1 with Hearthetone runner-up. Sixth race High clest wins over Northerner and Ford Mal with others also running.
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Deliver
Dishman
Akmvenir
McEwen
Diamond
Taylor
Lady
Zoe
Paymaster
Glomer
Black Thorn
Kurner
Pied Piper
Joe
Fandusen
Hugh
Lulu
Spirituelie
Hays Ti
Lady Bryn
W. C. West
Ben Buoy
G.iaker
Jon Top
Borel
Jefferson
Seliing
Syearolda
Jessie Louise
Tity
God Out
Montcalm
Flekens
Fool
Fates. Francis
Tip Dawdell
Hobart
Turner
Lord Marshall
Tims
Herbert Temple
Altamaha
Polly 'Ty
Lavinia
Pool
Tom Hancock
Faz
Zdommie
Gein
Lore Day
International Club Assured Richmond Franchise Transfer
Richmond Virginia January 13 International League baseball for Richmond became a fact when Jack Dunn of the Baltimore club signed to transfer the franchise and players to Richmond The agreement between Dunn and the Richmond Exhibition Company committee provides for immediate transfer Dunn keeps half interest and uses his proceeds to pay 12500 for the local territory and cover the Broad Street Park Corporation value of the Richmond club
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Richmond
International League Baseball
Jack Dunn
Baltimore
Dunn
Richmond Exhibition Company
Virginia Leagues
Broad Street Park Corporation
Richmond Baseball Club
Cubs Train in Tampa February 23 Assembly
Chicago news reports the Chicago National League team will gather February 23 in Tampa, Florida for spring training. Under a new National League rule players travel from home directly to the camp. Practice games will be held with the Philadelphia Athletics and Cuban teams, with several exhibitions lined up in Savannah Birmingham Nashville Chattanooga Memphis and against the University of Chicago.
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Chicago
Tampa
Fin
Philadelphia Athletics
Savannah
Birmingham
Nashville
Chattanooga
Memphis
University of Chicago
Georgetown Junior Preps beat Gonzaga second team 15 to 7
Georgetown Junior Preps defeated the Gonzaga second basketball team by fifteen to seven yesterday afternoon in Ryan Gym. Weaver Miletead Mink and Wilson led the scoring with multiple baskets and free throws, while Weaver Ring Wise Hollahan Lane contributed. Time halves were 15 minutes.
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Gonzaga
Ryan Gymnasium
Lds
Weaver Miletead Minkak
Wilson
la Ruppert
King
Weaver
Wise
Hollahan
Lane
Ring
Reigan
Bartelmas Wins District Billiard Championship
Charles Bartelmas defeated Charles Goodacre 109 to 69 to win the District championship pocket billiard tournament at the Royal Parlors last night. Bartelmas led from the start and played well. Tonight Eddie Killeen, last year’s tournament victor, meets J Breslin.
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Charles Bartelmas
Charles Goodacre
Royal Parlors
Bartelmas
Eddie Killeen
J. Breslin
Fragmented 1900s racing and crime names mix in muddled note
A garbled OCR item lists numerous names and terms including Cogs Cannock Stick Pin Roscoe Goons and Dr Larrick with references to Honda's Brother Mordecai and Yankee entry. Morning Telegraph and Cincinnati Enquirer appear with scattered names Compton Pedro Quick Trip Theodorita Parcel Post and Winifred D Keisetta. The fragmentary text blends racing, theft and personal names without coherent events or dates.
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Cincingati Enquirer
Cogs
Cannock
Stick
Roscoe
Broom Flower
Juaquin
Joe Diebold
Marsbon
Halton
Juarez
Cincinneti Enquirer
Compton
Pedro
Helen Raybould
Little Jane
Parcel Post
Russ Sand
Mince Jimmie
Hose King
Theodorita
Trojan Belle
Winfred D. Keisetta
High Street
Morning Telegraph
Prospero Lad
Singletoe
Ross Send
Nobby
Osaple
Planetary
Winifred D
Tight Boy
Phyllis Antoinette
Keieetia
Rose O'Neil
Ellett Sets 361 Duckpin in Interdenominational League
Ellett rolls 361 in duckpin bowling within the interdenominational league. The item references scores 475 and 508455 with totals 478 625 580. The note mentions an almanac advertised for sale at The Post office or mailed for 4 cents.
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