Somersett Survives Eye Injury and Returns to Play
Washington reports indicate Nationals first baseman Jack Somersett sustained a serious eye inflammation requiring ten days in hospital. He returned to training in Indiana, weighs ~165 pounds, and faces weeks of recovery before regular play resumes.
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Joe S. Jackson
Washington Post
Atlanta
Washington
Jack Somerlett
Baseball
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Nationals
Fort Wayne
Tad
Hoa
Somerlatt
Henry
Lelivert
Indiana
Bomerlott
Hoppe Granted 3-Month Stay In Paris With Restrictions
Special Cable reports Wille Hoppe, the American billiard expert, has the writ of expulsion suspended by Paris authorities. He may stay three months if he does not play in any public billiard room. He has not appeared in public since last Friday when the permit was issued.
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Washington Post
Paris
Wille Hoppe
Hoppe
Byrd Named Navy Gym Captain for 1912 Team
Midshipman 3 A Byrd son of Evelyn A Byrd speaker of Virginia House of Delegates elected captain of next year's Navy gymnasium team. Wake Forest wins 6 0 over Trinity Park School in a baseball game in Wake Forest North Carolina. Lynchburg Y M C A Basketball beats Roanoke Association 36 to 1 in Lynchburg Virginia.
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Wake Forest College
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Johnson Fans 11 In 8-Inning Battle With Volunteers
In Atlanta on March 21 Walter Johnson hurling for the Regulars struck out eleven in a 6 to 4 loss to the volunteers. Conroy led the visitors with two bases and a timely single, while Johnson settled after a rough start and showed speed and a frequent curve. McBride's running grab and Milan’s late double helped keep the game tight despite Johnson’s strong finish.
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Washington Post
Atlanta
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Reads
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Elberfeld
Conway
Geasler
Cunningham
Ainsrith
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Rob Johnson
Corbin
Conray
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Miller
Selivelt
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Hiberfeld
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Bussey
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Lelivelt
FE Conroy
Alnsmith
Beses
Milon
Heni Alnamith
Buse Leltwelt
Mr. Katoe
Family Journal
Mike Kahoe
Giants Rout Colts In Open Baseball Series
In Marlin Texas on March 2 the regulars beat the Colts 5 to 0 in six innings marking the first shutout of the long series. The game contrasted real pitching with the friendly practice as Wiltse closed strong after Raymond started rough. Other spring results include Cubs over Mobile 12 to 4 and Yankees veterans defeating young outsiders 7 to 4 in Athens Georgia. The day also saw Clarke of Cincinnati Nationals injured in a collision, and a planned ten game exhibition between Philadelphia National and American teams announced in New Orleans.
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Barrow
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Athletica
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Doom
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia Americans
Philadelphia
Birmingham
Washington Post
Athens
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Otis Johnson
Hartzel
Bailey
Rivals Meet Again in Western Track Event at Omaha
Chicago and Michigan track athletes plan to duel in a Western meet set for April 1 at Omaha Athletic Club. Michigan intends to send a one mile relay squad, signaling a possible return to competition after 1906. Separate Penn relay games at Franklin Field on April 29 may also feature Michigan milers.
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University of Chicago
University of Michigan
Omaha
Omeha Athletic Club
Michigan
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Attell Coulon Fight Near Collapse Over Weight
Abe Attell refuses 116 pounds at ringside and will not go to 118, forcing Tortorich to declare negotiations for a bantamweight title fight with Johnny Coulon largely abandoned. Skater Burmeister to defend national skate title in Davenport with chance to win in Pittsburg June 9 to 11.
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Abe Attell
Maneger Tortorich
West Side Athletic Club
Dey
Attell
Johnny Coulon
Coulton
Burmeister
Davenport
Town
Gun F.surmeister
Detroit
Pittsburg
Lincolnshire Handicap Won At Lincoln By Mercutio
Lincoln hosts the Lincolnshire handicap for 3 year olds and up over one mile. Hibberts Mercutio ridden by G Manbey Cosgrave wins the 1500 sovereigns race. Brandimintine, owned by J B Joel, with Danny Maher up, places second and Spanish Prince third.
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Lincolnshire
Mercutio
London
Lincoln
Hibbert
G. Manbey Cosgrave
J. B. Joel
Danny Maher
Kelley Wins Point Victory In Twelve Round Midstate Bout
Hugo Kelley of Chicago outpointed Boston local Bill McKinnon over twelve rounds at 158 pounds in a brutal middleweight match. Kelley dominated from the second round through the tenth, with McKinnon landing only scant blows and slipping once to the floor.
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Washington Post
Boston
Mass
Hugo Kelley
Chicago
Bill McKinnon
Kelley
McKinnon
Hugo
Hughes and Moyer Seek Aid From Atlanta Osteopath
Tom Hughes and Doc Moyer, both weary from slow arm speed, visited a renowned Atlanta osteopath. After the consultation Hughes learned the problem is a slight strain needing rest, while Meyer’s arm stiffness traces to a cold a week ago. The Washington party showed new pep as Miller and Corbin swapped roles. Conroy and Conway led batting, and Elberfeld, Gessler, and Street added infield strength as the squad trained three hours.
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Joe S. Jackson
Washington
Atlanta
Tom Hughes
Doc Moyer
Hughes
Meyer
Hot Springs
Washington Party
Milwaukee bowlers quit bid for 132 tournament
Milwaukee bowlers withdraw from pursuit of the 132 tournament of the American Bowling Congress. Chicago is likely to host the event, with bids and percentages discussed after Milwaukee's withdrawal. William J. Krueger, chairman of the Chicago Bowling Tournament Association, announced plans to contact President Bryson for action.
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Milwaukee
American Bowling Congress
St. Louis
William J. Krueger
Chicago Bowling Tournament Association
Robert H. Bryson
Indianapolis
Springfield Club Tops Indoor Revolver League
Springfield club is declared champion after final indoor league matches of the United States Revolver Association. Manhattan and Portland tied for second. Boston and another team tied for fourth. Final standings show Springfield, New York, Oakland Bank, Spokane, Columbus, Youngstown, Louisville, Culebra, Sault Ste. Marie with varying win totals.
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Mass
United States Revolver Association
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Columbus
Youngstown
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Culebra
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Saultte, Marle
Women golfers play well in North and South match at Pinehurst
In Pinehurst North Carolina March 21 Keen play marked the first round of the women s event of the United North and South amateur golf championship Miss Louise B Elkins of Oakmont Club Pittsburgh defeated her Oakmount teammate Miss Mary Fownes sister of the national champion on the nineteenth green Elkins led at the turn but Fownes tied the eighteenth and the decider went to extra holes Other results in the first division included J H Lapham Beall Helmer Uberlacker West Check Gardner Metcalf Barnett King and Price with various margins and upsets Mesd Fownes beat Mrs Gardner and Mrs Price defeated Miss Metcalf while Miss Elkins also topped Mrs Fownes in the deciding hole
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N. C
Louise B. Elkins
Oakmount Club
Pittsburg
Mary Fownes
Miss Elkins
Misa Eiking
Tome Nine Easy Winners In Port Deposit Baseball Tilt
Tome Institute of Port Deposit Md defeated Woodberry Forest Va 9 1 in a lopsided baseball game. Woodberry scored one run on three hits with four errors while Tome drove nine runs on seven hits with three errors. Tome has a strong team and is slated to meet the University of Virginia tomorrow.
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Washington Post
Woodberry Forest
Tome Institute
Port Deposit
Woodberry
Tome
University of Virginia
Stacey
G U Reserve Nine in Lead Over Tech High in 5-2 Loss
Georgetown University Reserves defeated Technical High 5 to 2 yesterday as grounds were claimed by Railroad M C A in the fourth inning. Key players included Jimmie Donnelly and Prinnie Whitmarsh from Georgetown, while Lamberton pitched well until the fourth and Capt. Morris stood out for the Blacksmiths.
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Georgetown University
Hilltoppers
Gorgetown
Jimmie" Donnelly
Prinie” Whitmarsh
Business High School
Lamberton
Blacksmiths
Capt. Morris
Théd Colegiang
Georgetown
Leichet
Whitemarsh
Donnelly
Walsh
Bergin
Leicher
Ketchel's Belt Goes to Springfield in Memo
The world middleweight championship belt valued at $10,000, won by Stanley Ketchel in San Francisco, has arrived in Springfield, presented to R. P. Dickerson by Ketchel's estate. Dickerson, friend of the slain boxer, also receives Ketchel's gloves and mementos from major fights, now on display at his jewelry and brokerage office.
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R. P. Dickerson
Springfield
Stanley Ketchel
Billy Papke
San Francisco
Dickerson
Ketchel
Webster County
Mr. Dickerson
Papke
Jack Johnson
Organize Michaud Duckpin League
Duckpin bowlers who refuse to give up the sport organized the Michaud Duckpin League to roll on the Michaud alleys. Officers elected were H T Rogers president F B Harrison vice president C A Borden treasurer and M Goldberg secretary and scorers.
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H T Rogers
F. 8. Harrison
C. A. Borden
M. Goldberg
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