National League Protects Evers Contract In Cubs Trade Row
New York February 11 The National League ruled Evers remains bound by a five year contract with the Cubs despite Boston seeking to trade for him. Murphy claims Evers is a free agent while leagues insist he is not, as Federals and other clubs maneuver to acquire his signature amid a tangle of management changes and legalities.
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New York
Chance Will Have to Bid High For Evers Services
Frank Chance, former Cubs manager and now Yankees boss, declares he will bid high for Johnny Evers. He says Evers is a great player and that New York will pay more than any organized baseball offer, depending on whether the National League declares him a free agent. Chance accuses Murphy of politics and discusses past contract protections and Evers injuries.
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Frank Chance
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New York Yankees
Johnny Dyers
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Rivers
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Evers
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Eighty Three Entrants In Indoor Tennis Meet In New York
In New York on February 11 the Anniel National Indoor Tennis Championship opens with eighty three entrants. Defending champion Gunjavus Touchard and five time titleholder Wye C Grant lead the field. The draw places Pell against Aranyi in the first round while Bouchard meets Walter Hazard and Grant faces John N Thurlow. Other elites include Count Salm Hoogstrastan and Count Alexander Salm Hoogstraston. Baron Eno Wallerstof also starts play.
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Second Regiment Armory
Gunjavus Touchard
Wye C Grant
Theodore R. Pell
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Pell
George
Aranyi
Bouchard
Walter Hazard
Grant
John N’ Thurlow
Ayes
Countets Salm-Hoogstrastan
H A Williams
Count Alexander Salm-Hoogstraston
Herbert L. Howman
Johnson Fraud Charges False Says Grand Jury
Chicago February 11 The federal grand jury probe into the flight of Jack Johnson to France concluded with the assistant U S attorney announcing the charges against government officials were not substantiated. Indictments had touched on several federal officers who were said to have profited amid the Johnson matter. Witnesses had been heard as the inquiry closed and led to vindication for Arles F De Woody and Harry A Parkin along with other officials mentioned in scandal stories.
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Whar
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France
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Arles F. Dewoody
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Aasetanl
Pitcher Efird Signs Contract
Pitcher Efird signs a new contract, securing terms with the team. Efird, a key rotation player, agreed to the deal amid roster reshaping. The move confirms his continuing role as a starter, with details on salary and duration undisclosed.
Edward M Walsh a Crackers 1914 infield candidate
Edward M Walsh of Long Branch New Jersey 41 in July 1913 listed as a 1914 Crackers infield candidate. Biography notes his semi pro baseball record 1909 1914 with Grapewin stars and Granewin State club 50 games 200 at bats 60 hits 334 average 75 put outs 17 assists 25 errors 3900 fielding. Donlin endorses his potential for class A teams.
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Long Branch
James Edward Walsh
Jin
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Mitta Donlin
Long Breach
National Athletic Club
Grapewin Stars
Charley Grapewin Theatrical Company
Donlin
Granewin
Walsh
Granewin State
Efird Signs with Grackers as Five Holdouts Remain
Pitcher Efird, secured from the Virginia league by the Grackers, signed his contract and delivered the parchment to baseball headquarters Wednesday morning. Five players McCon nell Lynch Jennings Kircher Hedgepath have not yet signed. Lynch’s mail is delayed and Atlanta Decatur clubs deal awaits official closing as manager Smith acts on transportation.
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Grackers
Deaft
Baseball Headquarters
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Mne
McConnell
Lynch
Jennings
Kircher
Hedgepath Lynch
Atlanta
Decatur
Ill
Smith
Trent and Superior Win In Columbia Boxing Show
Atlante fight fans saw three strong bouts at the Columbia theater last night. Happy Trent’s left jawed Kid Gold in the second round, a clash that decided the main bout as Gold took a nap. Earlier, Jockey Lee drew with Kid York, and Kid Goldman and Kid Superior fought to a draw in a brisk slugfest.
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Kid Gold
Jockey Lee
Kid York
Mika Saul
Kid Shepard
Young Williams
Lee Et Als
Kid Goldman
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Goldman
Atlanta
Saul
Fong
Happy Great
Gold
Tour of Vatican for American baseball leaders ends with X ray check
Rome February 11 Charles A Comiskey president of the Chicago White Sox and seventy American baseball officials visited the Vatican. Monsignor O'Hern introduced them to Pope Pius X who praised athletic training. No game was played due to weather. Comiskey underwent X ray exams with no serious condition found.
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Charles A Comiskey
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Vatican
Pone
John Edward Jones
Genoa
Mt Comiskey
Charles A O'Hern
American Collega
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San Damaso
Cardinal Merry del Vai
Comiskey
John H Jones
Giuseppe Bastianell
Medical Institute
Alderlco de Luca
Lafitte Named Manager of LaGrange Club in Georgia Alabama League
Jim Lafitte, former Cracker and Pellican catcher, has been signed to manage LaGrange in the Georgia Alabama League for the coming season. The deal was closed Tuesday night with owners expressing satisfaction and confidence in the club’s prospects.
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LaGrange Ga
la Grange
Georgia Sophomores to Play Pushball Against Freshmen
The University of Georgia hosts a pushball game between sophomores and freshmen at Sanford Mela on February 11. Play will be in 15 minute quarters starting 4:30 pm with the loser hosting a banquet for the winners. admission is 25 cents to help cover expenses. Officials include Coach Cunningham as head referee Emp Peacock umpire Crump Gion Hitchcock Iter Harrison Brand Conyers McConnell Paddock Laster marshals Dr Heiler as timekeeper.
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Special Sunday Baseball Laws For Empire State
A baseball bill in the state legislature aims to legalize Sunday play within set hours. The measure requires voter support and a special election if 5 percent of voters demand a collection.
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Albany
Nyf
New Boxing Rules Adopted by New York State Commission
The New York State Athletic Commission adopted several boxing rules. Fighters in the ring must be the champion and contracted contenders only, preventing coming champions from appearing before fight audiences. Contracts must be produced to the commission for action, and the three ten round bouts per night rule may be reduced to one per club.
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New York State Athletic Commission
School Boy Golfer to Try Abroad This Spring
New York reports Maxwell 2. Marston of Bultusrol, the interscholastic golf champion, plans to travel abroad this spring unless plans fail. He led the qualifying round of the Foxhills tournament last June and won the chief cup at Essex County later in the season, ranking No. 18 on 1st Oierlen's beat golfers list.
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Maxwell
Marston
Bultusrol
Essex County
Oierlen
FEDS New York visit deemed very satisfactory
Chicago February 11 The Federal league visit to New York was reported as more than satisfactory by Secretary Lloyd Rickart to President Gidmore over a long distance call. Rickart knew little of the trip’s purpose by Gil more, Charles Weighman and William McWalker, but the report hinted at a possible deal with Johnny Evers, then Cubs manager, and that the league would bid to secure his freedom to join the outlaw league. Weeshman offered to outbid rival terms by 6000 dollars if Evers could act to join. Jos Tinker, manager of the local club, responded by wiring to New York.
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Federal League
New York
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Gidmore
Hickart
Gilmore
Charles Weighman
William McWalker
Johnny Evers
Cubs
Evers
Weeshman
Jos Tinker
Mercer to host Tech and club quintets this week
Mercer University prepares for a two game slate this week. Friday features Georgia Tech at Crystal Palace in a return engagement. Saturday the Mercer five meets the Atlanta Athletic Club, then Tech will visit Athens for two games against the University of Georgia with the second slated for a later date.
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Atlanta Athletic Club
Athens
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Atlanta
Altitude record with four persons at Johannisthal
Robert Thelen, a German aviator, set a world altitude record for a flight with four passengers in Johannisthal Germany reaching 9,350 feet. German aviators this year greatly surpassed expectations while the National Aviation Fund announced funds for long endurance premiums are exhausted and no further payments can be made. The committee states France has fallen behind Germany in aviation since the fund was started.
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Robert Thelen
National Aviation Fund
France
Gold Racquet Play Opens At Tuxedo Park
Gold racquet championship action begins today at the Tuxedo club with top matches scheduled.Mortimer of Tuxedo faces Clarance C Pell who recently won Canada’s title Pell was to meet Ciution P Fike of Chicago but Fike could not arrive on time Other scheduled bouts include Burden of New York Heckacher Osborn Clark Jr and McCormick of Chicago versus Thorne of Chicago Courts are in fine shape and matches expected.
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Stanley G Mortimer
Tuxedo
Clarance C Pell
Canada
Peli
Ciution P Fike
Chicago
Pike
William P Burden
New York
Maurice Heckacher
Charles @ Osborne
George C Clark, Jr
HF McCormick
George A Thorne
Games Postponed Amid Wet Court Conditions
Court games delayed as Teoh Rich aca Sova and the Peacock Fleet Marist contest were postponed due to wet conditions. Authorities stated both games will be rescheduled by the respective teams on later dates.
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American League Adopts Schedule For Coming Season
American league schedule makers announced the season plan. Boston New York Chicago and Detroit receive the Grenade games set for Tuesday April. the four conflicting dates with the National league will be played in Chicago on Sunday. The season ends earlier in the west with October 4 as the end of the former division, and October 7 as the last eastern games.
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Cleveland
Trans Atlantic Aeroplane Flight Impracticable Says Wright
In Cinamat February 11 Pioneering aviator Orville Wright commented that a current trans atlantic aeroplane voyage is impracticable. He said the journey could be made with resting stops, but stressed that the plan is not pursued. He noted attempts to cover the distance by land have failed.
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Mercer Basketball Star Bites Tongue in Game
Mercer guard Grice, a six foot two eighty pound football standout, injured his lip and tongue during a Friday basketball game at Mercer gym. He required nine stitches after a chin blow and suffered extensive swelling and weight loss. He slept poorly, ate minimally, and may be able to speak by Saturday with a full recovery expected in days.
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Lod Grite
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Grice
Southern League Meeting Date Updated for Mobile
The Mobile based local baseball association reports a February 21 meeting date set by President Kavanaugh after receiving a letter. The Southern League gathering will be held in Mobile with the date moved up.
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Kavanaugh
Davy Jones Signs Two Year Pact With Pittsburg Federals
Detroit report February 11 states Davy Jones former Detroit AL outfielder and Toledo Amer. Assn. player announced he signed a two year contract with the Pittsburg Federal league club. Jones said I got what I asked for in a brief quote.
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Mid
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Toledo
American Association
Pittsburg
Charleston Roster Announces Sea Gulls Spring Starters
Manager Jimmy Flamiston unveils Sea Gulls spring lineup to start training March 12. Names listed include Marshall, Dennis, Schwelnefuss, O'Brien as catchers. Foster, Pate, El aridge, Payne Cochran, Green as other catchers or infield/outfield roles. Dedon and Ficken as pitchers. Hamilton at first. Blitting at second. Cain at short. Winston Tomy, McMillan John, McMillan, Prough in the outfield.
Columbus Loses to Red and Black on Local Court
Columbus MC basketball suffered a heavy defeat to the University of Georgia, 39 to 61, on February 11. Georgia led by 14 at halftime and dominated the second half as Newman and Brand stood out for Georgia, while Columbus struggled to convert free throws.
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Geosia Tee
Auburn and Carlisle to Play in Atlanta in 1930s era notice
Auburn and Carlisle to play in Atlanta. Athletic director Kwmas Prage announced a signed contract for the game at Atlanta with tentative date and details not yet public.
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Mountgomery
Ale ‘Enruars
Kwmas Prage
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Ramo
Giles
Prisoners Escape After Jailer Overpowered
In a February incident19 prisoners escaped as the jailer was overpowered and bound. Homer Or mak, a murder convict, was among those who fled while Sheriff Butler rallied the county. Cormack later surrendered, claiming he chased the escapees and recovered the keys after a struggle.
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Hese
Gainer
Homer Ormak
Butler
Cormack
Machines to Register Blows in Boxing Bout
In Tacoma Washington a sexing contest will use handheld machines to record the number of blows each judge registers. The scorer with the most blows will win the decision, a first in boxing history for such a device. Limited rounds will define the bout.
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Wash Terruary Jr
Boyer
Bainbridge Boys Defeat Cyrene In High School Game
Bainbridge beat Cyrene Institute 19 to 3 on the local high school campus. Noble Hamilton, Jett Holder, and Giles Toole led for Bainbridge, while Cyrene featured J B Mayes, Hamsey Crow, and LeRoy Galt. Referee E B Conger supervised a hotly contested event.
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Giles Toole
J B Mayes
Hamsey Crow
LeRoy Galt
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