Automobile World Reports Major Show and Trade Moves
Detroit rivals bid to host major shows as Indianapolis, New York and others vie for dates. John Larcombe, Moon car agent, notes over 200 Series One cages at the Moon auto exhibit. Wyman buys Warner Motor Company garage on New Hampshire Avenue to build cars and planes, with Atlas agency and plans for a city showroom and further car acquisitions.
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John Larcombe
Ealer
Earl J Moon
Aki
Wyrman
M Street
Atlas Car
Cahill Forced to Quit Georgetown Prep Track Captain Suffering Illness
Dahill, the speedy and popular captain of Georgetown Prep track, is confined to his room with tonsillitis and will be forced to quit running. The announcement of his absence from the team for the Interscholastic championship at Western High sparked disappointment among embers of the prep, yet Mathison is chosen to fill the vacancy and the squad remains hopeful for a close, competitive race.
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Georgetown Prep
Cahil
Western High School
West End
Cahill
Georges
Mathison
Helakell
McLaughlin
Golden Weetera
Fle
Tanner Bone Barclay
Pratt
Heary
Georgetown College
Dahil
Georgetown Nrep
Wasting balls hurts pitchers says manager and players debate
Local manager argues the hit and run and waste-the-ball system handicaps pitchers and helps batters. Jack Hardy signs, Doc Gessler ordered to report at Norfolk, while McAleer recalls a legendary hitting display by Cleveland and St Louis Browns players.
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Jack Hardy Signa
Doc Gessler
Norfolk
McAleer
Doc Gexsler
Hot Springs
Charles [Hickman
Jin Medleer
Cleveland
St Louis Browns
Jack Harner
Blader
Lajale
Ron
Hick Man
Harper
Mealeer and catching key to pitcher control in baseball
Sporting column argues against overthinking at first base and endorses catcher judgment as vital to pitcher success. Notes veteran catchers as teachers, discusses spring training travel and its costs, and touches on Jeffries Johnson boxing odds and public interest.
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J ED Grillo
Jim Mealeer
Harpess
Mealeers
Tack Johnson
California
Janson
Jeffries
Jeff
Floods Delay White Sox Train at Ogden
Caden Utah March 2 floods disrupt traffic and halt the Chicago American League elite’s special train en route to the coast. President Qomiakey announced spring training will start in Ogden immediately with the league noting a memorable 16th inning game where both sides were scoreless until a homer changed the outcome.
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White Sox
Ognen
Caden
Utah
Mar
Trafic
Chicago American League Baseball Elite
Qomiakey
Frisco fights ban looms over Jeffries Johnson bout
The Washington Post reports Andrew Carnegie warned San Francisco may lose its fame as a fight center if boxing grows, prompting business leaders to push a statewide bill to curb contests. City supervisors react with mixed views while John A Kelly opposes the Carnegie stance citing risk to the labor council’s stance.
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Washington Post
San Francisco
Andrew Carvnegie
Steel King
Santa Barbara
Ite
Ltta
Steel Mag
Ihimp Son Nelson
California
Washington seeks national regatta and conventions
The Washington Chamber of Commerce conventions committee urged the board to back hosting a near national regatta in Washington citing the 9carolina carnival and regatta last September. They also consider inviting police chiefs and the Knights of Columbus to meet in Washington and seek Shriner convention support for 19. The effort includes distributing pamphlets highlighting Washington’s advantages as a convention city.
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Capital
Washington
Potomac
International Association of
Grand Lodge
Knights of Sothlas
Tle Distr
Ge Knight of
Psthlas
Washngton
Offer Fights Over Jeffries Johnson Bout In San Francisco War
San Francisco Salt Lake City and Los Angeles bid for the Jeffries Johnson fight with no venue decided. Dick Perriy Jr of Los Angeles wired a 150 offer to Tex Rickard and Jack Gleason. Sam Berger and John T Clark traveled to Santa Cruz to inspect training camps and confer with Jeffries.
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San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Jeffries Johnson
Dick Perriy Jr
Tex Rickard
Jack Gleason
Hickard
Salt Lake (Jr
Gleeson
Teeleard
Rnch
Sam Berger
Jeffes
Santa Cruz
John T Clark
Jeffries
Josep Nelson
Sauel Pavilion Company
Richard
Alg Deta
Tetfries Jakason
Gleason
Lick
Aheady
Evidence Against Kling Star Catcher May Not Return
Evidence reached national baseball officials on Kling, catcher for the Cuts, amid claims he acted as a club official against the Kansas City team. He allegedly advertised as a star attraction, swindled funds from the American Association, and used his local popularity to damage professional baseball. The national commission has not released a statement, leaving Kling likely sidelined for four years.
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Washington Post
Cincinnati Mar
National Baseball Counselon
Johany Kling
Olempatinn
Kansas City
Ailng
American Association
Kansas Cty cl
Amerean Association
Kling
Whch
Star Attractun
Ute American Association
National Commission
Kansas
Murphy
King
Local angler lands 12 pound catfish on Potomac trip
James Vaughn of Conduut Road Lands One after noon fishing near Tree Sisters Islands hooked a twelve pound catfish, the largest specimen seen by veteran anglers in local waters. The fish measured several feet and weighed about twelve pounds before being cleaned and shared with friends.
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James Vaughn
Conduut Road
Potomac River
Tree Sisters
James Veusin
Conduit
Ihe
Mr Vaughn
Ata
Friend
Jennings Predicts NL Finish From Chicago to Boston
Detroit Americans manager Jennings said yesterday that National League teams will finish with Chicago first, Pittsburgh second, New York third, Cincinnati fifth, St Louis sixth, Philadelphia seventh, Brooklyn eighth, and Boston ninth. He doubted New York can overtake Pittsburgh for second place.
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Tex Mar
Ugh Jennings
Detroit Americans
Jennings
Chicago
Pittsburg
New York South
Cincinnati
St Louis
Brooklyn
Boston Trent
Pittsbure
Giants Fan Keeler Telegram Boosts McGraw Plans
John McGraw, manager of the New York Giants, received two telegrams from Willie Keeler stating he would not sign, plus further objections to McGraw. The messages boost the Giants chance to acquire the famed batsman, whom McGraw believes would greatly help the team.
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Giants
Keeler
Washington
Marlin Springs
John McGraw
Mer Ager
New York Giants
Willie Keeler
McGraw
Lathers joins Detroit as Michigan star eases transfer
Detroit report says Mick Lathers, University of Michigan third baseman, faced academic doubt but was persuaded by Manager Jennings and President Savite to join Detroit. The move aims to prove professional misgivings unfounded, with Lathers billed as a top throwing infielder who could become a standout on base running and defense.
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Washington
Detroit
University of Michigan
Jett
San Anton
Jennings
Savite
Fnally
Diamor
Moriarty
Isague
Bachelors Lawn Tennis Club Meets Near Wedrenday
The annual Bachelors Lawn Tennis Club meeting will be held at the Haleigh Hotel near Wedrenday at 8 oclock to discuss club affairs and elect officers. The club, now in Wendley Park, has grown to about 200 members with plans to raise to 400 and reduce crowding on courts. Lefty Liefeld, one of Pittsburghs top pitchers, signed his contract early and married in Chicago. He will join the team at West Baden next week.
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Bachelors Lawn Tennis Club
Haleigh Hotel
Wedrenday ¢ En Rea
Tre Bache
Wendley Park
Board of Governors
Giants Begin Spring Practice in New York Camp
Marlin Tex March 2 reports the Giants open spring drills with young players and veterans on hand. Fred Tenney and Mike Donovan absent regulars, Christy Mathewson rehabbing. Scrub game sees Kercher’s side beaten. Wesleyan defeats NYU 3 to 6 at Middletown basket hall.
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Giants
New York
Fred Tenney
Mike Donhn
Christy Mathewson
Kercher
Wesleyan Quint
Wesleyan i
New York University
New Membership Record Set by Chamber in February month
The Chamber of Commerce reports a new membership record for February with more than 125 new members since February 1. Twenty one applications were recommended for membership. At the February 2 meeting, nine applications were acted upon and nine others were favored for action at a later date.
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Chamber of Commerce
Tan Heelix Agu
Cornell Crew Varsity Eight Opens Season Practice
Cornell crew opens its season with the varsity eight taking its first on water workout at Cayuga Lake in Ithaca on March 2. The session featured a standard lineup and routine as the team begins preparations for the season.
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Varsity
Ithaca
Cornells
Mactice
Cayage Lake
Cust
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