Georgia and Mercer May Resume Their Relations
A petition signed by about two hundred Georgia university students urges the athletic association to take steps toward resuming relations with Mercer University in Macon. Officials say the matter hinges on football relations and future engagements, with unclear timing and continuing discussions among campus leaders and athletic authorities.
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Georgia
Mercer
Athensia
Torgia University
Eiven
The
Athletic Association
Mercer University
Macon
Sheridan Umpire Career Faces Bitter Sweet Test
In Detroit last summer Jack Sheridan, a 30 year veteran umpire, endures a bizarre medical misstep. Trainer Tuthill handed him mercury chloride tablets mistaken for aspirin during a flare up, prompting a comic yet alarming near-miss that underscores the hard lessons of long service in baseball.
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Sy Buly Evans
Sheridan
Hart
Detroit
Jack
Harry Tuthi
Tigers
Tuthill
Tost
Cleveland
Tuthiil
Sheridan Ag
Birmingham Plays Columbus Quintet In South Championship Clash
Columbus Ga January 23 Tomorrow night will stage a pivotal basketball game with the Columbus Christian association, South Champions, defending against the Birmingham Athletic Club. The locals expect a hard fight as Birmingham brings a renowned club lineup, promising an intense floor battle.
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Columbus Ga
Snesai
Columbus
Mens Christian
South Fae
Birmingham Athletic Club
Buruinsham
Colmels
Birmingh
MrGowan Pendy Roof
Thomas Massey
E Ritchie Dozier
Wharton Newman
Chicago Feds Sign Lease for 99 Years
Chicago January 22: The Chicago Federal league baseball club signed a 99 year lease on Earth Side property to build a new park. The deal calls for about 2 million dollars total and annual payments of 16000 for ten years 18000 for the next decade and 32000 for the remaining seventy-nine years.
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Ghcago
Chicago Federal League Baseball Club
Wert and Davis to Meet Fearing and Scott for Racquet Doubles Title
New York January 3 Wert and Dwight Davis of St Louis advance to the final in the National Amateur Doubles Racquet Championship. They defeated L M Waterbury and Payne Whitney 3-4-1-0 and 8-6 to reach the final, while Fearing and Stott of Boston reach the final by default over Curth Jr and Court nes of the local club.
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New York
J J Wert
Dwight F Davis
St Tewis
Fearing
EH D
Boston
West
Davis
L M Waterbury
Payne Whitney
Fearng and
Stott
GC Curh Jr
G Court Nes
Lecel
Donald Fraser Upsets Tech High In Brutal Decatur Showdown
Donald Fraser defeated Tech High 26 to 16 in Decatur after a rough contest refereed by Gardner who ejected two players. Fraser dominated with center Donald Fraser signaling plays to a cohesive team effort, Phillips scoring 16 points and Burgess and Van Valkenburg adding solid work. Tech’s Bedell, Cuintz and forward Burgess struggled as Gantz and Phillips carried Fraser.
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Tech
Decatur
Donald Fraser
Gardner
Donald Hraser
Braves Tech Bligh
Pop Philips
Burgers
van Valkenburg
Bedell
Cuintz
Donald F Gantz
Burgess
College Captains Favor Summer Baseball
Kensraven Conn January 3 reports that college captains favor allowing summer baseball for players to earn a living and stay in practice. Yale captain John T Blossom supports a joint Yale Harvard and Princeton agreement to implement the plan. Bernard Micoades says players should help themselves through college by using their talent to earn money, and Porter of Johns Hopkins and J L Vataen of the Navy also express support.
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Kensraven Conn
Ale News
John T Blossom
Yale
Blossom
Marvard
Five Phillies Sign New Players in National League Move
The Philadelphia National League club announced it accepted terms for outfielders Seaton, Outfelders Becker and Devore, and infielder Peed formerly with Davenport Town. A new outfielder named Hilly from Keokuk Iowa was also signed.
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Philadelphia
Seaton
Becker
Devore
Peed
Davenport
Hilly
Keohuk
Iowa
Merger Quintet Beats Fifth Regiment At Armory Court
Mercer University defeats the Fifth regiment 45 to 28 in a slow, defense driven game on the Armory court. Westmoreland led Mercer with over a dozen points while Green and Mauck scored key baskets in a late run. Referee Gardner officiated as both teams used signals and substitutions throughout the 13 minute halves.
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Baptist Quintet
Fifth Regiment
Ogle Grice
Mercer University
Mercer
Collesians
Green
Mauck
Pearson
Jarvis
Hubert
Lowry
Soldiers Green
Tifthhlg
Pos Vwercer
Maud Lowry
Westmoretand
Greene Low Stubbs Fearson Mawel
Cisee Jarvis RG Cochran
Robert L. G Forrester
Tlnekeepers
Graves
Mercer, Powell
Ima
Gardner
Peacock Fleet Five Falls To Boys High In 54 13 Blowout
Boys High trounced Peacock Fleet Five 54 to 13 with a dominant second half. Scott led the winners with strong post play and late scoring surges while Knox, Floyd, and Sanders contributed key defense and scoring for the Purple and White. For Peacock, Knox and Smith provided the best resistance as the team faded after a close first half.
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Peacock Boys
Boys High
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Knox
Floyd
Floyds
Ham &Tarrs
Inc
Sandars
Smith
Peacock Boys High Postion
Tluett Know
LE Smith
Johnston
PF Knox
U Dubose
Loftis
Pen Floyd
LG Sanders
Stevenson Wood
Question on contract timing and free agency in Georgia Alabama leagues
The sporting editor addresses reader questions on contracts. A member asks if failing to send a contract by February 1 makes him a free agent. The reply notes the league follows the National Association deadline, implying February 1 is the proper date for contract submission.
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Dick Tennison
Taduter
Georgia Alabama
Neil Snow Dies After Sudden Illness at Michigan
Neil Snow, one of Michigan's greatest all around athletes, died suddenly after strenuous exercise in Pays civis office tonight. He was 41. Snow starred under Coach Yost, winning four in baseball, football, and three in other events. He left a mark as a versatile college star and long remembered at the university.
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Troik
Neil Snow
University of Michigan
Pays.civis
Snow
Yosts Ll
Michiigan
Mishan
Thrie
Roth Jouns Sox in a muddled league tale
A garbled report mentions Roth Jouns Sox and a game involving David Toth and Liza Q in a league with Chicago Ammtans and Balti mint. Details are unclear but reference to a lost game and a onetime posting date of Jaquam 29 appears.
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Iytno Jaquam
David Toth
Liza
Chicago Ammtans
Ion
Baltimint
Mercer Names Managers For 1914 Football And Track
Mercer university council names RFC Gray Jr as track manager and E A Bel assistant manager for 1914. George Gibson of LaGrange elected football manager and Douglas Carlisle of Macon named another track assistant. Coach Scully takes charge as football interest grows with a mass student meeting and early practice underway.
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Spertai
Atlanta
Mercer University
Rfc Gray Jr
Mercer
George Gibson
LaGrange
Touglas Carlisle
Macon
Eletant Miller Wood
Menlo
Scully
Syracuse
Sega
Simon
Mercers
Bot Forrester
Mercer Future
GM A Easy Win Over Stone Mountain Basketball
GM A defeated Stone Mountain in a lopsided basketball game driven by fast offense and accurate passing. Potter Woodward Wright led GM A with standout play while Dunnegsn Barrett starred for Stone Mountain. final score details note a 137 point first half and 10 points for Stone Mountain in the opening period.
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Stone Mountain
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Wright
Dunnegsn
Barrett
Cellent
Academy
Gus
Osstion Stone M
Porter Roche
Ogletree Woodward
LE Chester Wright
C Dungen Bettie Ga
Barrett Zebern
Reeves
Kaufman
Vanderbilt
Hoplong
Frank Owens Signs with Federal League
Minneapolis January 3 Frank Owens the Minneapolis American Association catcher has signed a three year contract with the Federal League announced today. The deal includes a $2600 quitting bonus but no salary figure is disclosed.
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Minneapolis Mann
Frank Owens
Minneapolis American Association
Washington
Federal league claims Killifer will not start with Phillies
Federal league officials claim outfielder Killifer will not begin the season with the Philadelphia Nationals. Court rulings cited involve player contracts and the reserve clause as the Federals assert their right to sign players while acknowledging prior claims. Details mention Ailhfer Ward Miller of the Chicago Nationals, St Louis Generals manager Miner Brown, Hank Simon, Arthur Trwin, Frank Farrell, and alleged bids for Id Sweeney, with Rollie Eider and a Yankee player visiting the Federal office.
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Willan Willifer
Philadelphia Nitionals
Ls Fo Gals
Federal Leagues
Lexi Forces
Hitago Federals
Gates
Anapolis
Federals
Ailhferd Ward Miller
Chicago Nationals
Miner Brown
St Loui Generals
Brown
Hank Simon Pittsburg
Arthur Trwin
Frank Farrell
New York Mercans
Id Sweeney
Rollie Éeider
Irwin
Federal
Stone Mountain Soccers Face Foote and Davies Eleven Today
Stone Mountain and Foote and Davies of Atlanta meet in a high stakes league clash as both teams show strong recent form and steady improvement. The standings list Stone Mountain at 14 500 and Foote & Davies at 2 2, with a full schedule for Atlanta today.
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Stone Mountain Soccers
Foote
Davies
Stone Mountain
Atlanta
Foote & Davies
Mets
Fonte & Davies
Meredith to Run for U S Relay Team Against Canada
Ped Meredith of the University of Pennsylvania track team accepted an invitation from the New York City Athletic Association to compete on a relay team representing the United States against Canada. Other members of the U S team include Weivill Sheppard Thomas Halpin and H A Baker of the New York Athletic Club. Race date pending.
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Ped” Meredith
Philadelphia
Ed Meredith
Universey of Pennsylvanias
New York City
United States
Canadan
Weivill Sheppard Thomas Halpin
H A Baker
New York Athletic Club
Georgia Quintet on Local Floor in Atlanta Showdown
Georgia faces the Atlanta Athletic Club in a highly anticipated night game in Atlanta. The veteran Red and Black five seeks college basketball honors, with Forbes Carter and amateur club stars expected to clash in a close, hard fought contest. A large crowd is anticipated, and dancing will follow the game.
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Georgia Boys
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Auburn
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Georgia
Atlanta
Forbes
Carter
Georgina
Georgans
Lester RF Forbes Peacock
Smithev Harrison, Brand
Cc Bubard
Yawson
RF Weaver
Carter LG
E Carter
Sweeney and Zeider Not Brought Into the Fold by New York Americans
In Chicago on January 1 the New York Americans failed to sign catcher Ha Sweeney and infielder Hollie Zeider to contracts. Arthur Irwin spoke with both players, but terms couldn't be reached and he departed for Texas. Rumors of moves to the Federal league circulated. Meanwhile Lelivelt reportedly joined the Cleveland Americans after talks. The American Association discussed Federal league strength but took no action. No word on George Tebeaus pool or Toledo franchise transfers. Fed eral league teachers plan a Columbus meeting with Cincinnati interests.
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Chicago
Ha Sweeney
Hollie Zeer
Arthur Irwin
New York
Sweeney
Zeider
Irwin
Is Sale
Toniuit
Texas Witst
Federal League
Citeher Lelivelt
Cleveland Americans
American Association
George Tebeaus
Chivington
Toledo
Cincinnati
Leogie
Columbo
Ouimet at Pinehurst and Pinchast at January s¢ No Yona Open trott Champion
Ouimet of Brookline Mass arrived here today for wolf as he and Tai Yewissbar joined a Woodland Golf club foursome against Gil Beer and TA Ashley Dufret. Dufret had not golfed for months and the group played easily. The National Baseball Commission upheld two National Board decisions, denying plans for James Tales Cor salary from Toledo club and muting Stair of Henderson Ky club, affecting his 1814 season reservation.
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Crance Ouimet
Brookline Mass
Wolf
Tio
Tai Yewissbar
Che Woodland Golf
Vasa
Gil Beer
Ashley Dufret
Mnannat
National Baseral Commission
National Board
James J Tales Cor
Toledo
American Association
Stair
Henderson Ky
Henderson
Moriarty Joins Tigers in Detroit Signing
Detroit reports mid January 2 percent details as the Tigers receive by mail the signed contract of veteran first baseman George Moriarty. The outlay marks a key roster move as the club secures his services for the season.
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Moriarty
Tigers
Detroit
Todas
George Morart
Comanche Frank Wins National Championship Field Trial
Comanche Frank, entered by GR Tishel, claimed the National Championship Field Trials title in Grand Junction Tenn on January 25, winning a purse of 37000. He defeated Pulsachia owned and handled by WH Teazell of Michigan City Wiss, with Beazell entries and other contenders finishing behind as the Tennessee season closed.
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Tenn
Frank Pointer
GR Tishel
Tore
Amenca
WH Teazell
Michigan City
Wiss
Frank
Palladhio
Tin
Indians Do
Beazell
Tye Bevies
Sesun
Tennesse
Bouts Set Tonight at the Columbia Theater
Tonight two boxing matches headline the Columbia Theater program. Main bout features Billy Vin versus Tappy Joe Tratt and a preliminary between Battling Brown of Kansas City and Kid Connors of Philadelphia. Weighs target 142 pounds. preliminary at 148 pounds. Prize listed as 25 dollars.
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Columbia Theater
Billy Vin
Tappy
Joe Tratt
Brown
Kansas City
Kid Connors
Philadelphia
Uc Pboth
Atlanta
Urs
Welcoming Committee For the World's Tourists Made Public
The National League announces a welcoming committee to meet visiting tourists, naming Ban Johnson and Warry Hempstead among others. The group will hire a vessel and arrange a 40 banner event in New York in March, with leaders from the American and National Leagues and several clubs.
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Compitey Mota Callahan World Tow
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New York Nationals
Seague Club
Frank Darel
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Willan i Er
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Shibe
Criterion Stages Three Ten Round Fights Tonight
The Criterion Athletic club presents a three ten round bout boxing show at the Metropolitan club hall tonight. Jimmy Grant faces Spider Britt in a bantam clash while Bodie Hanlon meets How, and Joe Superior at 110 pounds is paired with Ratting Kelly for ten rounds. All fighters have signed and the card draws local talent from Boston and nearby circuits.
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Criterion Athletic Club
Metropolian Club
Jimmy Grant
Beer Siesel
Britt Bodie Hanlon Welter
Joe
Kelly
Criterion Matchmakers
Panama Cruise Offers Limited Panama Canal Voyage Deal
Seventeen day Florida to Panama Canal cruise advertised for February 10 at $169. Exclusive palace ship promises tonic mid winter voyage on summer seas. Atlanta agent McParland promotes limited party availability and special pricing.
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Florida
Cuua
Timaia
Panama Canal
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