Umpire Frink Connolly Re-signs with A A Louisville
Frink Connolly has re-signed his contract to umpire in the American Association for the coming season, leaving one vacancy on President Hickey’s staff. The office announcement notes efforts to secure Eason from last year with the National League. In other news, Bethlehem Steel has qualified for the national cup semifinals by defeating Homestead of Pittsburgh two to one.
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Collegians to Wrestle in Ithaca Meet Weekender
Cornell officials finalize arrangements for the annual intercollegiate wrestling meet to be held in Ithaca March 16 and 17. Teams from Columbia Princeton Lehigh Pennsylvania and Cornell will compete at the Cornell Armory. The association last year posted a profit of 4866.19 and has a balance of 3397.43.
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Ayer's Dogs Win Solomon Derby in Nome
Nome Alaska March 11 The Solomon derby, first of the season, was won yesterday by Fred Ayers team ahead of five rivals. The 64 mile course was completed in 5 hours 57 minutes, ten minutes slower than the 1913 record.
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Fred Ayer
Great Field Likely for Title Swimming
New York March 11 Negotiations under way for the National Amateur Athletic Union indoor swimming championship to draw top contenders Clarence Lane and John Klein from Honolulu, Lady Langer of the Los Angeles Athletic Club, world middle distance record holder, to compete on the Pacific coast. Plans include an eastern trip for the trio with Norman Ross of San Francisco who plans to take part in the 220 and 500 yard events.
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San Francisco
Walter Johnson Arrives at Augusta Camp in Good Trim
Walter Johnson, star pitcher of the Nationals, lands at Augusta for spring training. He travels from Coffeyville via Washington with his wife and sick baby, weighs about 192 pounds, and will join practice tomorrow as Griffith plans two daily games. Other Nationals progress, camp dynamics, and a colorful Cobb anecdote from Augusta round out a report on preseason preparations.
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Ness Signs With Semipro Club After White Sox Stand
Chicago March 11 Jack Ness first baseman who refused a Sox contract signed with a semipro team in the City League. Ness was sold to Columbus after failing to sign but did not report to that club.
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Baseball notes on Augusta club and players in 1905
The article recalls a former Augusta player sold to Detroit in 1905 for 700 dollars and a near sale to Savannah for 35 dollars. It details Cobb’s brief Augusta tenure, popcorn habits during games, and notes on Nationals workouts, fatigue, and Spring drills. Cantillon’s Augusta visit to scout Washington players is mentioned along with plans to inspect other major league camps.
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Cobb
Spencer and Magin Win Six Day Bicycle Race
Spencer of Toronto and Magin of New York won a six day bicycle race in San Francisco after 144 hours of continuous riding at the Civic Auditorium. Percy Lawrence and L Thomas finished second, while G Cameron and H Katser were third. The total distance was 2807 miles and 2 laps, with no prior all-day race for comparison.
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Overton Aims For Mile World Record At Philadelphia
Johnny Overton pushed Yale to a likely mile world record on a crude board track at the Philadelphia Coliseum. He clocked 4 minutes 16 seconds, surpassing Norman Tabor’s 4 12. The crowd roared as Overton passed Ivan Meyers and Mike Devanney, then remained on track for more glory later in the two mile race alongside Yale, Pennsylvania, and Pitt.
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MACKS AT JACKSONVILLE
Jacksonville Fla March 11 All members of the Philadelphia American League squad except Frank Thrasher who has not yet signed one contract are here tonight read for the first work out tomorrow Connie Wack and a number of lounge pitchers arrived today and another squad in charge of Harry Daxis came in tonight.
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Cardinals Tie With Shreveport In Slim Showdown
In a tense game at Shreveport, the Cardinals clash ends in a tie as both teams trade leads late. Indians beat Pelicans in a separate matchup, powered by key plays from Napier Gleumin and Betta Bandis.
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Racing Results Feature Wild Pack Sprint at Parkside Track
Race results show Privet Petal at 8 to 5, Lantern, Safranor, and Lanta among top finishers in a crowded one mile and 70 yard event. Ann Lon led early with strong strides, while Prince James and Gow Stet posted notable efforts amid mixed placements.
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Racing Entries and Results From a Unclear Card
Fragmented race entries list multiple horses and outcomes across six events. Names include Mistr PoT Gast Gath, Little Jane, Sempsilia, Nata Hoo, Waxemall, Joma, May Year, Nowe, Wat, Fit Rear, Nel Tor, Hazeliut, Rhyawr, Nettie Wat, Hester Sy, Crankie, Ophelia W, Bitty Cheatham, Phe Dube, Brumisy, Reet Bradley Wr, Marg Caumbep, Virgwe Dt Jr, Uncle Hit, Mant, Virgile Dt Jr, and others. Sixth race notes resemble a selling with seven to eight entries and placing cues. The text is garbled OCR with many unclear spellings and partial entries.
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