Amateur baseball growth at District leagues expands rosters
The article details multiple District leagues forming for the season, naming managers, player pitches, and prospects. It lists teams seeking a full roster by May and outlines reorganizations in Independence and Olympia leagues, with efforts to complete schedules and host openings. It notes college and high school prep teams facing hitting troubles and mentions Zirkle joining the Suffolk Tidewater League and Maupin planning a strong Olympia lineup.
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Wave Ag
Bankers
Departmental
Olympia
Maupin
Macomb Street
Y. MC. A. League
GH. Winslow
Marquette
Capt. Edwards
R. O R. Bond
Twining Nine
Independence Circuit
Shamrock Athletic Club
Southern Railway
Shamrocks
Kendall
Southern
Roakes
Tho Teasury
Copp
Ndependence League
Raleigh
Ternard Regan
Raleigh Ffotel
Gonzaga College
North Capitol
Firat
Teague
Odetene
Independence League
Penn Defeats Lehigh In Opening Home Game At Franklin Field
The University of Pennsylvania baseball team opened its home season at Franklin Field in Philadelphia with a 4 to 3 victory over Lehigh. Strong pitching by Clark and Shellenberger limited Lehigh to seven hits, while Penn compiled 12 safeties including two by Covens and Aldenditer. The game featured a pregame flag-raising and a steady wind, with the Red and Black scoring in the first and final frames to edge Lehigh.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
Lehigh University
T Ty Hand
Serei I
RHO
Lehigh
Rhoak Smith
Aldend'r
Udrisolly
BO Gerden
Barden
Thayer
Tionovan
O'Howard
Warner
Rose
Driscoll
Smith
Cozens
Mel Nabb
Fisher
Strick
Clark
Shellenberger
Dowble
Kempsmith
Mr. Keenan
Hone
Pennsylvania
Gantt’s Spectacular Win for Trinity Over Wake Forest
Parham North Carolina March 24 Trinity pitcher Gantt delivered a standout performance defeating Wake Forest 9 to 11. He allowed two hits and faced 20 men with one reaching second while striking out fifteen and issuing no walks. Trinity piled 16 hits, played error free behind him, while Wake Forest managed 7 runs on 9 hits.
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Washington
Parham
N. C
Gantt
Trinity
Wake Forest
Test of New York boxing law at Browns gym
In New York a court test of the boxing law is set before general sessions. William J. Brown owner of Brown's gymnasium and Daniel Sullivan, who fought Frank Mantell on March 21, were found guilty by a police magistrate of violating the boxing law. A witness admitted paying an admission fee to attend the event despite club membership. Charles Dana Gibson testified he paid annual dues to spar without extra charges.
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New York
Court of General Sessions
Wlliam J. Brown
Brown
Browns Athletic Association
Daniel Sullivan
Frank Mantell
Magisstrate
Charles Dana Gibson
Morris Faces Call for Stronger Fights After Schreck Victory
New York report notes Carl Morris's win over Mike Schreck at Sapulpa Oklahoma he is slow in both speed and strategy and would benefit from faster feet and smarter planning. Morris plans rest and private scrimmage with Don Riley to gain experience before facing top opponents.
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New York
Carl Morris
Mike Schreck
Sapulpa
Okla
Jim Barry
Chicago
Hope
Morris
Jack ‘Johnson
Don Riley
Cincinnati
Schreck
Lards Good Golf Score Sets Pinehurst Qualifiers Pace
Pinehurst N C March 23 123 players entered the United North and South championship with Walter J Travis leading qualifying at 149 for the championship round. William C Fownes Jr and Charles Evang Jr top the list of scorers as six divisions advance to match play through Saturday.
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Pinehust
N. C
Walter J. Travis
William C. Fownes
Charles Evang, Jr
Pinehurst
Travis
Fownes
Evans
Walter J
Garden City
W. C. Fownes, Jr
Oakmont
Charles Jr
Edgewater
Allan Lord
Chevy
P. W. Whittemont
Brookline
J. D. Pierce
Braeburn
J. E. Kennedy
Mahoning
R. H. Gwaltney
Wilmington
Te. Smith
B.S. Hurd
Oskmant
Robert Hunter
Weeburn
Robeson
Iskbill
Oalmant
Quadrupis Ile
Palatka Stakes at Moncrief Park feature Darling wins by neck
In a large Palatka selling stakes field at Moncrief Park, outsider Darling ridden by Hopkins pushed past Canfield entering the stretch and held off Alt Red and Eagle Bird to win by a neck. Five favorites fell, Jockey Ted Koerner rode three winners, and Eddie Dugan won a Derby ride later.
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Jacksonville
Moncrief Park
Darling
Hopkins
Canfield
Alt. Red
Eagle Birds
Scrimmage
Ted Koerner
Ric Straw
Golden Pearl
Naughty
Koerner
W. P. Burch
Washington
Samuel Roag
Belmont
Eddie Dugan
Dr. Duenner
Dugan
Aiken
S. C
Catherine Hampton
Dey May
Plant
Fred Hall
Florence
Tennessee
Plutocrat
Husky Lad
Evin
Delena
King Pin
Una Hill
Blossom
Senator Cullen
Byrne
Fain
Ozana
Goose
Aylmer
Moret
Redwine
Idjewstes
Palatka
O. K. Herndon
Henry Ae Kan
Lad
Kterner
Oracle
Louis Katz
Tod
Johnson to Address Washington Club Meeting Today
Byron Bancroft Johnson arrived from Philadelphia and met with President Noyes and club officers to discuss the Washington baseball club. A morning meeting was set for Secretary Minor's office, with Johnson visiting the ball park and noting progress on new stands before leaving tonight for Chicago.
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Byron Bancroft Johnson
Philadelphia
Johnson
Noyes
Washington Baseball Club
Minor
Chileago
Mackey Tonight at Lyceum in Karate Wrestling Show
Promised main event at the Lyceum Theater features Jim Prokos of Boston challenging Rob Roy Mackey for a three fall win in an hour. Recent local showings hint Prokos faces a tough task. Referee is Pat O Connor.
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Lyceum Theater
Jim Prokos
Boston
Rob Roy Mackey
Prokos
Pat’’ O'Connor
Retains Billiard Title in Three-Cushion Showdown
John Daly of Chicago won the three-night world title defense in New York 150 to 131 over George W. Moore of the host city. Tonight Daly led at times and finished with his 150th point in the ninety eighth inning as Moore scored 51 to Daly's 50 in the final game. Daly's overall high run reached six and a challenge was issued for a return match.
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New York
John Daly
Chicago
George W. Moore
Daly
Moore
Dea Oro
Louderback
Billiards
Brooklyn
David Louderback
J J. Trump
Pittsburg
Juarez Race Day Results Include Multiple Furlong Wins
The Juarez card shows six races with winners: Pretty Soon led first over Recover and Booger Rattle. Ossabar narrowly beat Romple in the six furlongs. Alma Boy topped Gemmell and Pedra in seven. Uncle Ben won the mile with Bettia Sue second. Execute took the six furlongs over Salal and Clint Tucker. Seven Starion Court Lage won the seven furlongs. Disqualifications noted for Ms. Tierney in the first race and several listed runners.
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McGee
Recover
Rice
Booger Rattle
Boones
Woolvel
Voyager
Predilada
Big Brave
Tropical Torch
Noa
Ms. Tierney
Bret
Ossabar
Glass
Romple
McCullough
Baccara
Reid
Boon
Altaire
Juates Algo
Alma Boy
Gemmell
Glabe
Nee
Pedra
Smith
Biora
Peer
Sisqus
Rey
el Tovar Algo
Uncle Ben
Molesworth
Bettia Sue
Jim Basey
Even
Shini
Both
Moobler Ally
Execute
Burns
Salal
Nolen
Clint Tucker
Balronia
Jeanne D'Arc
Bob
Lynch
Dr. Smoot
Starion Court Lage
Garner
Ned Caymack
Allen
Nyanza
Rooney
Hire
Ashwell
Daneen
Bar Ton
Mr. Bishop
Racing Entries and Results from Jacksonville Track Meet
Racing entries list maidens and older horses across six selling and handicap races at Jacksonville. The records name numerous horses, owners, and weights, with results and totals for multiple leagues and a Sunday school bowling event interwoven in the program.
Pennsylvanias Seventeenth Relay Carnival May Surpass All
Pennsylvania and Cornell dominate track news as the 4 mile relay marks set by Cornell in Buffalo challenge Pennsylvanias hopes at Franklin Field April 1. Times of 4:29 4:28 4:25 and 4:22 for the last legs spotlight Pennsylvanias strength, with Penn and Princeton among top entrants expected from eastern schools. The meet promises elite special events and stronger teams from Cornell Penn Princeton Harvard Dartmouth Chicago Michigan and Illinois.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
Pennsylvania
Cornell
Buffalo
Berna
J. P. Jones
Wolfe
Paull
Bevering
Bodley
Princeton
Harvard
Dartmouth
Chicago
Michigan
Uhnols
Girls Hold Indoor Meet At Ingram Memorial Church
The girls junior and senior gym class plan the first indoor meet at Ingram Memorial Church on Tenth Street and Massachusetts Avenue Northeast. The event, set for tomorrow at 9 o clock, invites all women while last Saturday’s boys meet drew strong crowds and finished 28 events.
Bloomingdale Club Plans Canoe Marathon Race
The Bloomingdale Club announces a second annual excursion on July 19 featuring a marathon canoe race from the local boat club to Marshall Hall. The start is timed so the afternoon boat passes midway, allowing landings before the finish. Prizes to be decided. stock canoes only. all finishers within a time limit receive prizes. For details contact F. Rows at 241 Florida Avenue Northwest.
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Bloomingdale Club
Marshall Hall
Massachusetts Cities Likely to Get Sunday Ball Privilege
Massachusetts debate ends in Senate with 15 to 8 vote to reconsider Tinkham bill. The measure, aimed at permitting amateur Sunday baseball under restrictions, would extend privilege only to cities with 6000 or more population, amid National League contract and release updates. Army defeats Manhattan College 7 to 0, West Point scoring twice in early innings.
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Massachusetts
Boston
State Senate
Pen Affairs
Oporta
Harvard Track Team Dates Reveal Busy Spring Schedule
Harvard's track schedule, released tonight in Cambridge, lists a April 22 dual meet at Annapolia, April 28 Pennsylvania Relay at Philadelphia, a 2 mile event, May 6 dual meet against Dartmouth in Cambridge, May 3 against Yale in New Haven, and the May 26 and 27 intercollegiate games at Soldier's Field.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Annapolia
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Dartmouth
Yale
New Haven
Soldier's Field
Jumble of Names Sparks Local Racing Odisea
A read-through lists numerous names and terms such as Thistle Rone Masojo Darmson Myrtly Dixon Sibeon Plume James Brackstone Teller Canoe ke Cates Finda Mauretania dy Pancite Fores Hearts Relief Acumen Agility Ocean Queen Tacksonville Clearwater Tilford Thomas Nannie McDee Curina Peeperer Bonnie Bes Heine Macias Coletta Tom Hayward Friend Herry Descomness Malking Sylvestris Bat Masterson Fort Worth port Effendick St Joseph. The fragment resembles a misread roster or event card from a maritime or racing context with many proper nouns and place names.
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Jacksonville
Gagnaut
Firbal
Nannie McDea Calettar
Mabel Virginia
Eastman
Monsieur
Terrible Dan
Alpine
Clearwater
Old Hank
Dore M. Lutz
Tilford Thomen
Little Dutch
Peepshot
Cuving
Bonnie’ Bee
Deckman
Kata
Queen Leah
Cane- Elvoer
Plan
Macles
Heine
Joe Rose
Is Ies
Seling
Mila
Col. Ashmead
Dr. Holaberg
Frenk
Frieng Harry
Fajonde
Tom Hayward
Dessompete
Baby Wolf
Starboard
Maltine
Eye White
Lady Sybil
A. Scott
Wtach
Ida D
Bat Masterson
Surst
Tolo
Maezie
Moncrief
Judge Cassone
Bob Wen Co
Miss Marjorie
Soho Patterson
Carthage
Golden Castle
Royal Rt
von Laer
Barketey
Totate
Ida
Joseph
Steach
Etteneh
Ducklin League
Aderwood
Masalo
Walton
Tlemey
Yo Puedo
Damson
Royal Dolly
Kick
Apoo- Louise
Thistle Rosa
Lawn
Hoyal
Boxart
Baonockburn
Ani
Balle Ward
regeailDeit
Je Dixon
Post Fira
Tees
Periwinkle
Civis
Plume
Billy Grind
McFarlaugh
Iq Taylor
Gibson
Cheswardine
Rebo
James Black HS
Georgia Shand
Virgle Cuase
New Capitol
Kiamesha
Royal
Bione
St. Joe
Tollet
Tae East
Benoehier
Leveen
Finda
Guy
Sooner
Ben Wilson
Brighton
Caldwell
Williamson
Goodman
Sprison
Mauretania
Luke Ortea
Lady Pan
Cite
Dixie Dizon
el Moline
Sewell
Biskra
Heart's
Force
Srlman
Lucky Mose
AcuRien
Orean Turner
Queen
Thistle Rone
Masojo
Darmson
Myrtly Dixon
Sibeon
James Brackstone
Teller
Is Canoe
Ke Cates
Dy Pancite
Fores
Heart's Relief
Acumen
Agility
Ocean Queen
Tacksonville
Tilford Thomas
Nannie McDee
Curina
Peeperer
Bonnie Bes
Macias
Coletta
Friend Herry
Descomness
Malking
Sylvestris
Fort Worthport
Effendick
St. Joseph
Close Finishes Highlight Atlantic Beach Auto Carnival
More than 30,000 spectators packed the Atlantic Beach course in Jacksonville for day two of the speed carnival. The 10-mile free-for-all handicap produced tight pack finishes, with multiple events featuring top drivers from Warren Detroit National and Cole Hartford.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Atlantic
Srane
Warren-Detroit
Rouse
Lancia
Tucker
Cole
Robertson
Cara
Hughes
Mercer
Wilson
Cale
Tle
Marz
National
Wilcoz
Ope- Hartford
Moyer
Firth
Nonstock
Wilcox
Burman
Buick
Dishrow
Pope-Hartford
Tisbrow
Pope-Hertford
Msrvonths
Cless D
Yes
Yes- Wilson (National), First; Time, 109.63. Disbrow Seeparson
Rials
Benz
Old Rivals Clash In Catholic U Gallaudet Baseball Meet
Kendall Green is set to host a long rivalry as Catholic University meets Gallaudet in a key intercollegiate baseball clash. Last season ended tied for first, with Catton birch likely to umpire and Battiste in reserve. Lineups feature Morris in center field for Gallaudet and Clanes in center field for Catholic University.
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Kendall Green
Catholic University
Gallaudet
Catton” Birch
Brooklanders
Battiste
Green
Dlows
Morris
Dullen
Mower
Stevenson
Rightield
Miller
Blanchard
Rockwell
Birck
Clanes
Maraeden
Widmyer
Melntes
Zachary
Hessler
Mages Crit
McDonnell
CY Young Turns 44 Amid Baseball Milestones
Denton T U Cy Young, age 44, visits the Cleveland American League squad here as the second division arrives. Born in Gilmore Ohio, he marks his 22nd major league year since joining Cleveland in 1890. He reportedly is in better condition than in two years, with a win total listed as 36 losses, and 36. The report also notes Louderback’s billiards win in New York and Sherwin named Kansas football coach.
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Kansas City
Denton T.u'cy
Young
Cleveland
Gilmore
Ohio
Auto world notes show six cylinder Premier car and tire giant order
In Washington a six cylinder seven passenger Premier car was received by Wine & Benson. J A Muehleisen and S A Luttrell of Luttrell Co visit Detroit Packard plant while J W Monahan of Premier Motor Car Co arrives in Washington. Oldsmobile Norfolk reps Robertson and Ray mond discuss bright outlook. Locomobile demo on Virginia roads with Campbell and others aboard. The largest tire order, 56 000 tires from United States Tire Co for Columbia Maxwell Bruch and Stoddard Dayton cars, signals major industry activity. Link and Grant to clash Friday at Gayety Theater in Mint heavyweight bout with Shad Link vs Joe Grant.
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Locomobile Company of America
Virginia
Robert Campbell
Lofan
Walter Page
Office of Public Roads
Paul Fargent
AL Pearce
T.C. Corbett
Alexandria County
Washington Post
Campbell
America
United States Tire Company
Morgan & Wright
Continental
Hartford
United States Motor Company
Columbia
Maxwell, Brueh
Stoddard-Dayton
Link
Grant
Gayety Theater
Washington
Mint
Joe Grant
Shad Link
South
Valuable race horse killed at Lexington track
A 2 year old chestnut colt Knight of the Thistle Freyja owned by C H Carter and a candidate for the Breeders Futurity ran into a fence while being exercised at the Lexington track and was killed. Fort Worth blanks Tigers No 2 as Detroit second team loses 11 inning game 1 to 0.
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Lexington
Freyja
C. H Carter
Kentucky
Fort Worth Blanks Tigers
Fort Worth
Tex
Detroit
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James T. Bagley
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Roy Miler
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W. M. Burns
Thomas Downes
Phila Edelphin
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Denville
William B. Kirwan
R.T. Fisher
St. Paula
H. Beaumont
C. BR. Clark
Spokane
Philip Cooner
New Orleans
Lea Angemeter
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Chattanooga
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Indianapolis
A. A
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West Point
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CY Young
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Luttrell Company
Packard
J. W. Monahan
Premier Motor Car Company
William H. Robertson
L. H. Raymond
Norfolk
White
Ford Motor Company
John H. Magruder
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