Penn Freshmen to Brace Penn Baseball Strengthen Team
Freshman players and new rule changes at Pennsylvania are expected to bolster the varsity roster. Notable prospects include Chamian, Thestle, and Corcoran from the freshman squad, plus guidance from Artie Twin, with several former varsity men and strong underclassmen anticipated to join the main lineup.
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Mien Smid
Mercersburg Helie Falter
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Sears
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Corcoran
Ami Wood
Oulin
Feary
Merrick
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Antam
Yale
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Lili School
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Gee
Henet
Hotties
Artie Twin
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Myer
Dasetall
Robison Opposes Plan On Spring Player Pilgrimage
The Washington Post reports baseball magnates clash over spring recruiting. Major clubs pursue many players south to tryouts, but Robison and others argue only a few should be taken, as most will not prove useful by season’s end.
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Ryedall
Washington Post
Newark
Dan
Turaty
Mture
Americas
Arirly
New York
Hagtes
Tor Tekes
Amy Capnion
Hres
Dorwen
City Bowling League Tenpin Tourney Opens Tonight
Washington hosts the second annual tenpin tournament of the City Association of Bowling Leagues with six league presidents attending opening ceremonies at Palace Alleys. Thirty-eight teams compete along with fifty-five doubles and ninety-two singles, among listed entrants like Agriculture and Navy Yard. The event runs through February 5 with a full gallery expected and officials busy finalizing arrangements.
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Washington
City Association of Bowling Leagues
Hartman
George Land
the Plate Printers
George T. Cox
City Association
Navy Yard
New Orleans Racecard List of Entrants for Today
A long list of entrants appears for today’s event in New Orleans including McAllister Gold Cirele Robin Hood Galdoront Toy Boy Flrat Premium Jersey Lady Lene Alsono Hadur Monere St. Marto La Jeunesse Hans Beau Drurmel and many others such as St. Dalians Oakland Joz Gore El Otros Magraly Lad Red Bill Street Singer Minnie Bright Grants Byronerdale Gromobol Matador Tatrow Agnolo Adena Old Settler Alsatian Pepper and Salt Paul Clifford and Esther M.
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Bureau
Saengerbund
Navy
New Orleans
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Ee Royal
Riverina
Chilton
Esser
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Los Angeles
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Genrgs Kilhourn
Joe Riley
Sere Tao Emly
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Shady Lad
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Zeina
Minnie Bright
Lackviie
Dees
Mount Matador
Hoag
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Flrat Premium
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Monere
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Doubt
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Magraly Lad
Red Bill
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Byronerdale
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Salt
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Popcaste
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Madeliie Mopgrave
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Echoes of the Diamond and Coaching Plans Abroad
The report notes Seymur keeping condition with long winter walks and mentions Christy Mathewson heading to West Point to coach Military Academy pitchers for three weeks. It cites Hal Chase as rubbery and unsettled, and outlines Princeton's daily plans on an optional Yale series finale. It also covers Chicago team talks, Jake Stahl’s travel, and a Hot Springs stop before New York to avoid the grip critique.
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Llarry ‘Tuttull
Christy Mathewson
West Point
Miliary Academy
Geers Dar
Hal Chase
Chase
Arrow
Villa Nova
Princetonian
Yale
Pennsylvania
American Association
Chicago
Jake Stahl
Grif Ath
Hot Springs
New York
Local bowlers prepare for big event with many teams
Six league presidents will start the competition as thirty eight teams compete plus fifty five doubles and ninety two singles. The gallery is reserved for ladies as part of the event setup.
Nationals' new pitcher and the bowling comeback
A reflection on bowling as a rising national sport with increased participation, backing, and interest. The piece notes bowling's return, the equal classing of players, and the science of skill as key to success. It frames bowling as gaining stature and momentum each year.
Ketchell Aims for Heavyweight Title in Five Years
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports Stanley Ketchell of Grand Rapids, a 21 year old rising pugilist, weighs 180 pounds in street clothes and expects to become heavyweight champion within five years. He predicts Tommy Burns will be past his prime by then and hails Ketchell as having the build and science to outtalk Papke and Kelly, whom he has seen spar.
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Washington Post
New York
Stanley Ketchell
Grand Rapids
Tommy Burns
Ketchall
Papke
Kelly
Chicago
Sheppard Suspended by Atlantic AAU Committee
Melville Sheppard, Irish American A C runner, was suspended until March 1 by the Atlantic division AAU registration committee after a Friday night race with Haskins at the First Regiment Armory. The melee involved police. he later ran in the intercity relay Saturday night, with the committee citing a "square deal" to preserve fair play and allow substitutes for the New York relay team.
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Philadelphia
Melville Sheppard
A. C
Atlantic
Sheppard
Haskins
First Regiment Armory
New York
Tyron Cobb Declines Detroit Offer Over Injury Clause
Special to The Washington Post from Columbus Georgia reports Tyron Cobb champion batter of the American League has not signed a Detroit contract. He was offered 35000 a year but demands an injury clause guaranteeing pay during the season if he is sidelined. Cobb calls docking injured players an outrage.
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Washington Post
Columbus
Tyron Cobb
Detroit
Yale still undecided on Coach Billy Lush resignation
New Haven January 26 Coach Billy Lush of Yale baseball has not resigned. A plan for graduate coaching to replace professional coaching is under discussion. Athletic advisers favor a return to graduate coaching, with no definite decision until weeks ahead.
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Conn
Yale
Billy Lush
Capt
T. A. D. Jones
New York
Harvard Style Plans for American Olympic Rowing Team
A committee weighs two methods to form an American crew for London's 1908 Olympics. One uses regional trials to pick the best rowers, the other follows Harvard’s fall races and winter training, with Jim Dempsey coaching. Debate centers on fairness, amateur status, training site, and travel costs.
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Henley Stewards
America
London
Jim Dempsey
Pat Dempsey
Georgetown
Lehigh Athletic Dates Announced for Lehigh University Teams
Bethlehem January 26 Lehigh University managers Anderson Archer and Morsack released schedules for basketball lacrosse and baseball. Basketball home games include Swarthmore Delaware and Penn State with other foes listed. Lacrosse opens April 5 at New York College and ends May 27 at Western University. Baseball begins April 4 hosting Vermont and April 6 at Annapolis with several away games against Virginia Poly and Army. Waddell trade rumor notes Philadelphia manager Mack defends keeping the erratic pitcher.
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Washington Post
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Anderson
Lehigh University
Archer
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Morsack
Swarthmore College
Saaquetiana University
New York Law School
Pennsylvania State College
Swarthmore
Lebanon Valley
Divorce this clothing sale ad reads like a sacrifice
A newspaper ad promotes a clothing sale described as a pure sacrifice of men’s suits cutaway and Prince Albert coats and vests and winter overcoats from regular stock. It emphasizes a different purpose and result from other papers.
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Prince Albert
Lemon Orchard Upset Prompts Local Charge For Bout
Special to The Washington Post New York Jan 26 Boshter Bill Squires, famed lemon peddler, has been located in Rondout N Y and is rumored to seek a deal with farmers to start a lemon orchard The discovery is relayed by Kid Goodman Squires is set to perform soon with an expected New York debut possibly against Jim Stewart at the Longacre Athletic Club This promises a big night for Boshter Bill
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Highlanders catcher bites reporter on the cheek
Special to The Washington Pest reports that New York Highlanders catcher Jack Kleinow bit a chunk from a sportswriter's cheek during a playful tussle. The writer, older than Kleinow, fell to the floor before the incident as spectators laughed at the exchange.
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New York
Jack Kleinow
New York Highlanders
Kleinew
Rogers Defeats Kid Wonder In Philadelphia Pool Match
Andrew J. Rogers of Philadelphia defeated Kid Wonder in a Saturday night pool clash by 406 to 23, finishing the series with a 170 point margin. Rogers showed strong form with high runs of 30 to 45 while Wonder failed to build any significant runs and was outmatched throughout the contest. Rogers had earlier challenged any Washington pool player for a $100 purse and seeks a return match with Wonder and a possible bout with Frank Sherman.
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Philadelphia
Kid Wonder
Rogers
Wonder
Philadelphian
Washington
Frank Sherman
Sporting Sidelights on Baseball and Basketball Delights
A collage of baseball notes praises Ty Cobb and Sam Crawford, questions veracity in league controversies, and comments on schedules, salaries, and personalities like Barney Dreyfuss and Harry Pulliam. It also riffs on bowling fragility, public notices, and the era’s sports culture with playful, opinionated tone.
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Ty Cobb
Aeae
Pulliam
Commission Urged for Washington Amateur Baseball Eligibility
Two leagues in Washington unofficially back a Marquette League plan to form a commission of experienced baseball men to decide player eligibility. The move aims to stabilize the sport, end local frictions between the Capital City and Marquette Leagues, and provide a final court of appeals.
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Marquette
St. Stephen's
Trinity
Aloysius
Ita
Marquette Teague
Capital City League
Marquette League
McGraw Aims to Play Second Base for Giants Next Season
Washington Post reports Giants manager McGraw plans to return to active play as second baseman after six years away. He requests baseballs and hats sent to Los Angeles and will train in Marlin Springs Texas until recruits arrive February 11. To regain form he must shed fifteen to twenty pounds, a difficult task for a long-absent player. He batted in Philadelphia last season and delivered a timely hit, bolstering belief in his coaching and on-field contribution.
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New York
McGraw
Giants
Los Angeles
Marlin Springs
Tex
Lony McGraw
Philadelphia
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