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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
9
Cornell coach Charles H. Courtney asserts the crew will win at Poughkeepsie this spring after resolving past dissension. A close associate hints at maneuvers to secure a favorable varsity selection by sidelining a rival candidate.
Eddie Plank a longtime Athletics pitcher and World Series hero signs with the Baltimore Federals after a Gettysburg visit clinching a new Federal league contract. The left hander leaves the club after 13 years with the Athletics where he starred since the 1905 World Series as a prime pitcher. Connie Mack praises the veteran’s still-great form and wishes him well.
A friend of Russ Ford links his emery ball creation to billiard English. Ford’s new cork ball stems from studying ball curves. A two man armed golf match in Hot Springs Virginia featured Williams Patchell and Fry with notable bravado and wagering.
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley says football players should carry lump sugar and place a lump in their mouths every few minutes to sustain strength during games. He notes sugar is the quickest emergency food, per a Harvard Alumni Bulletin letter.
The article notes Norman F. Brookes and Anthony F. Wilding leading Australia back to the Davis Cup, but forecasts that both stars show declining strength and speed. It suggests 1915 will see younger players step in to defend the trophy they won after a hard fought international clash.
Wartime commentary argues golf in Britain is under fire as critics claim the sport should end for the duration. Supporters insist the game still thrives though many players, including champions, have left to enlist and serve at the front.
The future of coach Hinkey at Yale hinges on his own decision to return next fall. In New Haven the silent coach is seen as key to Yale athletic redemption and a basis for future success despite a crushing Harvard defeat.
The report mentions Barry MecCormick of Chattanooga and a $75,906 infield. It notes Connie Mack denying trades of Melinmmis Barry or Baker. Neale praised as a better hitter than pitcher while Marty ranks thirty eighth in the American League. Charlie Hermagetti discusses a two year Reds manager contract amid last place finish. Kart Hamilton of the Browns reports the minor injury recovery proceeding well.
George Chip plans a bout with Al Me Ooy azamn as promoter Jimmy Cofireth in San Francisco notes business downturn from the closing of a major venue. Willemay to tour and meet couriers. Cait femmien and Wille Ritchie linked to rising fees and reduced chances to fight.
The article details trainer Geers working J Malcolm Forbes over a mile in 2 8? with a pleased view of the stallion's performance. Fred Jamison is set to ride in TrampaSat, and a horse ran 2 12% on a track this year. Pedigree notes mention dam by Prince of Ind from Treorprest.
The Sheepshead Bar rowing club aims to spark interest among bookium scorebers for rowing. Cornell may plot deals for two varsity races before the June regatta. Cornell is to meet Yale and Princeton on Commmeste lake June 15, the same day Cornell and Princeton freshmen crews race.
An oddly garbled report hints at a planned change in a 152 score championship. It mentions Wille Hoppe and a shift to a different performer or gear for future matches. Names and specifics are uncertain.
Cotton merchant Jerry Travers launches a cotton exchange in New York City hoping wartime pests like the boll weevil won’t derail his ventures.
Grasmere boss Kenyon, a powerful banker and store owner, privately funded Jim Parker’s education and later backed his rise in business. After Jim’s illness and disappearance, Kenyon quietly ensured his recovery and promoted his success, finally confessing that all he owns belongs to Jim and that he never forgave Parker Sr for his past actions.
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