Georgia Nine Faces Enigmas in Prospect for 1914 Baseball
Athens Georgia February 21 Special An assessment of Georgia's 1914 baseball prospects notes a gloomy outlook as the team trains for a heavy schedule. The Red and Black must replace two All-Southern catchers and several pitchers while building a battery from new material. Infielders look solid. outfield remains strong with Bob McWhorter as center and Rucker Ginn in left. Key newcomers include Armistead from B H S Nunnally and Kemp as a solid hitter. The air remains uncertain about pitching depth with Corley injured and Morris absent, leaving Hitchcock as the sole returning pitcher among a larger need for two more twirlers.
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Athens
University of Georgia
Hutchens
Bowden
Rawson
Torbett
Armistead
B. H
Nunnally
Kemp
Whatley
Germany
John Morris
Corley
Hitchcock
Fox
Owen Jo
Woodall
Westbrook
Coker
Huddleston
Covington
Henderson
Harrison
Helden
Riley
Lester
Strong
Bob McWhorter Ia
Rucker Ginn
Erwin
Brooks
Gillis Ark
Barden
David
Georgia Baseball
Michigan Captain Resigns From UM Baseball Team
Sun Reels reports H. Pontius resigned as captain of the University of Michigan baseball team tonight citing heavy academic work as the reason for stepping down.
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Sun
H. Pontius
University of Michigan
Morley Jennings A Cracker a Day for Fans 14
The Hartford era prospect Morley Jennings, a young shortstop secured from the Washington Senators for the Crackers, is profiled detailing his early career with Knoxville, Hartford, and Atlanta. Born January 28, 189? 23 years old, he shows promise as a regular shortstop for the 1914 Crackers and drew praise from Germany Scheefer for his potential.
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Morley Jennings
Crackers
Clark Griffith
Washington Americans
Germany
Scheefer
Morley
Pereat
Jennings
Heig
Farrell's Decisions in Minor Baseball Arbitration
John Farrell, chairman of the national board of arbitration, issued decisions on minor baseball. Services awarded Merle Harris to Pensacola, R. Van der Cammen to home, Ga. Belzell to Columbia, S. C. Claims allowed L. Mills against Briatotl, Tenn.
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Auburn
N. C
John Farrell
National Board of Arbitration
Merle Harris
Pensacola
R. Vander Cammen
Home
Belzell
Columbia
S.C
L. Mills
Briatotl, Tenn
The Old Time Fan on Baseball Judgment and Fans
Charles Lamar critiques fan judgment in baseball, defending ONeill against claims of superiority by Schang and others while lampooning Josephus Birmingham for his criticisms. The piece rails at overpraised stars, praises informed fans, and recounts anecdotes about Hank O Day and scouts, ending with a wary note on the Federals.
Federals To Divide Two Hundred Players Among Eight Clubs
Chicago February 21 Two hundred ball players of all degrees will be divided among eight Federal league clubs at a meeting of magnates and managers next week. The meeting date is Saturday and Baltimore hosts the schedule makers on March 3. Figures show 175 enrolled with the league, with additions expected. Top players are being courted, including Speaker Crawford and Donlan. Some clubs will retain certain players, but no full pooling will occur.
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Palace
Hank O'Day
Atlanta
Hank
Cincinnati
J. Franklin Baker
Reading
Connla Mack
Philadelphia
Laker
Lobster
Hani
O'Day
Lynch
Tom Lynch
National League
New York
Feds
Governor Tener
Dreamland
Sither
John KK
G. Herrmann
Reds
Lige
Chicago
Federal League
Federals
Baltimore
Gilmore
Pear
Paris
Jake Stahl
Brooklyn Federal
O Oitlaws
Trig Speaker
Boston American
Stahl
Boston
Callahan
White Sox
Speaker
Sam Crawford
Mike Donlan
St. Louis
WIGERS LEAVE DETROIT FOR TRAINING GROUNDS
Detroit players depart for spring training at Gulfport Mississippi with ten escort led by Jim McGuire and anticipated to grow to about twelve, while Manager Jennings joins the camp and more players are expected to report before arrival. Four contractors bid for Chicago Federal club grandstand construction and the project may be awarded by Charles Weeghman early Monday with no home game until May 1.
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Wigers
Detroit
Mich
Gulfport
Miss
Jim_ McGuire
Cagel
McGuire
Cincinnati
Jennings
Chicago
Chicago Federal League
Charles Weeghman
Only One Sea Gull In Holdout Ranks
Charleston February 2 There is only one hold-out now to report to Manager Hamilton of the Charleston Sea Gull as Ed Winston star outfielder has sent in his contract Pate a pitcher is still hesitating about storms Transportation to pitchers and catchers has been sent by President Walsh They will report in about ten days Waterbury meets Osborne for racquet title Boston February 21 In the Brat match in the semi finals for the national singles racquet championship today Cr Osborne of Chicago defeated Dwight F Davis of St Laurer 15 3 7 15 18 13 15 12 In the second semi final contest Lawrence Waterbury of New York the 1913 champion defeated H McCormick of Chicago 7 16 15 17 11 15 18 15 12 Waterbury will play Osborne for the championship on Monday
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Hartford
Conn
Speeler
William Morley Jennings
Washington Senators
Crackers
Knoxville
Appalachian League
Morley
Nick Cullop
Cleveland Naps
Williams
Nashville
Detroit Tigers
Griner
St Louis Nationals
Felder
Atlanta
Washington
Mike Kahoe
Clark Griffith
Clarkin
Worcester
New Harven
Clark Grifth
McBride
Clack Griffith
Griffith
Arkadelphia
Ark
Curchita
Morlay
New England
Charleston
S.C
Hamilton
Charleston Sea Gull
Ed’ Winston
Pate
Walsh
Waterbury
Osborne
Boston
Cr. Osborne
Chicago
Dwight F. Davis
St .Laure
Lawrence Waterbury
New York
H. ¥. McCormick
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