Left-Handed Pitchers Trouble Braves in 1914 Season
Baseball analysts note Connie Mack's neglect to counter left-handed pitching by the Fresh from Stallings era in 1914. The Boston Braves struggled against southpaws including Marquard Bengon Sallee Vaughan Cooper and Rucker. Braves batsmen hit .212 vs left-handers with 231 hits in 1089 appearances. Stallings system favored lefty and switch hitters like Evers Schmidt Connolly Cathers and Mann showed varied success against port-siders.
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Connie Mack
Boston Braves
Mr. Plank
Stallings
Braves
Hank Gowdy
Messrs. Plank
Pennock
McGraw
Giants
Marquard
Bengon
Sallee
Vaughan
Cooper
Rucker
Rube Benton
Benton
Boston
Cincinnati
Ward
Nie Eyllcgemuck
Junio
Portsiders
Evers
Schmidt
Johnny
Connelly
van Kluck
Connnelly
Mr. Connolly
Cathers
Mann
Sons of
Gibeah
Two Big Races for Cornell Crew Next Spring
Cornell varsity crew will participate in two major rowing engagements before the Poughkeepsie regatta, announced by the Cornell Athletic Association. The spring schedule is as heavy as last year but arranged to avoid overburdening the rowers.
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Ithaca
N.Y
Cornell
Poughkeepsie
Cornell Athletic Association
Cornell Yale Princeton crews set for Carnegie Lake races
Cornell varsity crews prepare to race Princeton and Yale on Carnegie Lake at Princeton on May 16 with a freshman curtain-raiser on May 15. Navy day at Cornell is set for May 22 as Harvard teams also compete. The Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta at Poughkeepsie follows on June 28 with entries from Cornell and Ithaca Freshmen, while Cornell skips the American Henley on the Schuylkill.
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Cornell
Princeton
Yale
Carnegie Lake
Tigerge
Elis
Ithacans
Cayuga Lake
Navy Day
Harvard
Charles River
Lakes
Crimson
Cornell Varsity
Iman
Intercollegiate Rowing Association
Poughkeepsie
Pittsburg Federal League Signs James Austin
Pittsburg manager Oakes announced he has signed James Austin third baseman from the St. Louis club to a two year contract with the Pittsburg Federals. He refused to disclose the salary.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Oakes
Federal League
James Austin
St. Louis
Federals
Washington and Jefferson to Meet Yale in Yale Bowl
Washington and Jefferson College announces a football game with Yale University at the Yale Bowl on Saturday October 23 next, the fourth consecutive meeting between the teams, per Manager R. M. Murphy.
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Washington
Washington and Jefferson College
Yale University
R. M. Murphy
Jacob Ruppert Takes Ownership of New York Club
Jacob Ruppert becomes the new owner of the New York American League club, signaling a major ownership change for the franchise.
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Jacob Ruppert
New York
Jennings Not To Manage New York Americans
Detroit club president Frank J. Navin announced Hughie Jennings will not manage the New York Americans next year. Navin stated Jennings remains under contract to him. Colonel Jacob Ruppert has purchased the New York American League club for about 450000 and will not join the Federal league.
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Jennings
New York
Detroit
Frank J. Navin
Detroit Baseball Club
Hughie Jennings
New York Americans
Mr. Navin
French Lick
Ind
Jacob Ruppert
Ruppert
Federal League
Colonel Ruppert
George Gust
Tilinghurst Huston
Ban Johnson
Finston
Fineh Jennings
Rupert
Oppert
Connie Mack
Gilmore
Weeghman
Louisville
Harahan
Seelbach
Ruppert Gilmore Discuss Federal League New York Club
Colonel Ruppert said he had taken over the Yankees and quoted a $450000 price. James A Gilmore noted Ruppert had already purchased the team and that a new backer would be sought for a New York club.
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Colonel Ruppert
James A. Gilmore
Federal League
New York
Yankees
Mr. Gilmore
Ruppert
York
Pat Harahan
Mr. Seelbach
Louisville
Aberg to Enter Mat Tourney in Mechanical Building
Alex Aberg, the noted Finnish wrestler, has signed to appear at a mat tournament in a Mechanical Building venue. Promoter George Tuchey secured the big man’s signature and Aberg, training in New York, says he is in excellent shape and ready to face any opponent. He expresses interest despite Stanisław Zbyszko being reported imprisoned in Odessa and unlikely to gain parole.
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Alex Aberg
George Tuchey
Aberg
Cuictiy
New York
Muohey
Stanley Zbyszko
Odessa
Good Getaway Half of Battle in Baseball Debuts
The article discusses how a strong start can shape a player's big league career. It highlights Shore of the Boston Red Sox and other rookies like Davis and Keating, noting how initial struggles or success influence confidence, and how managers balance risk and development to mold young talent.
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Shore
Boston Red Sox
Bill Carrigan
Burns Stops Chick Hayes in Bantam Title Bout
In New Orleans on December 14 Frankie Burns defeated Chick Hayes in the 18th round of a scheduled 20 round bantamweight championship fight. The referee halted the bout and declared Burns the winner.
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New Orleans
Frankie Burns
Chick Hayes
Burns
Harvard Hockey Team Holds Scrimmage At Arena Practice
Harvard hockey coach Winsor led a large squad through scrimmage and drills at the Arena. The first two teams played an eight minute scrimmage with no substitutions. Phillips was absent. Baldwin took his place in the varsity forward line and Wanamaker moved to left wing on team B.
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Winsor
Harvard
Phillips
Baldwin
Wanamaker
Charley White Knocks Out Jimmy Murphy in Kenosha
Chicago lightweight Charles White stops Jimmy Murphy in the second round of a 10 round bout in Kenosha Wisconsin. White floored Murphy with a left hook followed by a right to the jaw.
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Kenosha
Wis
Charles White
Chicago
Jimmy Murphy
White
Cub Manager Loverresnahan Signals Leach Exit
The appointment of Loverresnahan as Cub manager foreshadows a likely move involving out fielder Tommy Leach who was a candidate for the berth assigned to Bresnahan.
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Loverresnahan
Cub
Tommy Leach
Bresnahan
Michigan declines Harvard football clash for next season
Michigan officials announced Harvard would not schedule a 1930s Western trip. The decision cites Harvard’s view that next fall’s inexperienced Crimson squad makes a mid season game with Michigan unwise. Wolverine supporters call the move poor sportsmanship.
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Bartelme
Moore
Harvard University Athletic Association
Harvard
Michigan
Crimson
Wolverine
Cornell Freshman Schedules Feature Expanded Meet Plans
Cornell athletic management announced freshmen track and baseball schedules. The track team will race Hill School on May 1 and Penn freshmen in Ithaca on May 15. The baseball slate includes Princeton and Pennsylvania freshmen plus several top East prep teams.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell Athletic Management
Cornell
Jack Moakley
Pennsylvania
Hill School
Pottstown
Penn
Princeton
Schaefer Defeats Catton In Detroit Billiard Match
Jacob Schaefer beat Morris Catton 300 to 240 in a Detroit billiard league match. Schaefer averaged 15.68 with a high run of 68. Catton averaged 12.81.
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Detroit
Jacob Schaefer
Morris Catton
Schaefer
Catton
Sutton Beats Cochran in Niagara Falls billiards match
George Sutton defeated Welker Cochran 309 to 73 in a billiards league match in Niagara Falls on December 14. Sutton posted an average of 2b 92 and Cochran 22 9 12 78, with high runs noted.
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Niagara Fauls
George Sutton
Welker Cochran
Sutton
Cochran
Sam Langford Returns Home After Boxing Circuit Trip
Langford travels through the country meeting contenders despite a slight ankle injury from a Harry Wills bout. News notes promise a Langford vs Wills rematch in New Orleans at McCarey’s arena. Other items include Gunboat Smith vs Coffey in New York, Levinsky vs Flynn on Christmas, and praise for George Alger in Meriden, with amateur events planned by the St Patrick’s Society of Brockton.
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Sam Langford
Harry Wills
Sam
Wills
Joe Woodman
Langford
McCarey
New Orleans
George Alger
Cambridge
Meriden
Johnny
Kid) Alberts
The
Meriden Journal
Alberts
Alger
Boston
Gilbert Gallant
Elizabeth Boy
Johnny Kid
Winthrop High Eyes Title Defense In Tough Season
Winthrop High aims to reclaim its 1912 13 basketball title with Bob Turner coaching and a strong schedule. Five teams contest the early season, including Wellesley Holliston and Watertown, with games slated across Winchester and surrounding towns.
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Wellesley High
Fred Putnam
Holliston High
Winthrop High
Bob Turner
Harry Bigelow
Lowell Textile
Winchester
Alumni
Wellesley
Watertown High
Watertown
Reading High
Revere High
Revere
Walpole High
Walpole
Winthrop
Gloucester High
Reading
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United Shirt & Collar Co
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Mike Gibbons
Levinsky
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Portsmouth
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Emerson Elkin
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Ty Martell
Welworth
Colonial Billerica
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Renote
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