Red Sox Pick Eddie Riley as Secretary Pro Tem
The article notes Eddie Riley named secretary pro tem of the Red Sox, replacing Hughey McBreen and others, with endorsement praising Riley’s knowledge and popularity across the circuit. It also touches on boxing chatter about Langford, Wells, Lurich, and Flynn, plus coaching notes at Yale and Tufts, and a UC rugby-like athletic scene.
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A. H. C. Mitchell
Eddie Moore
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Hiddie
One Defender Now Laid Down in America’s Cup Parade
The year ends with major prep underway for a fourth Lipton yachting invasion. Bristol Rhode Island builds the flag officers’ yacht with a lead bulb. Neponset and Bath sheds start on Cochran and Owen designs for the Philadelphia New York Boston syndicates. Trials and tuning races shift to Massachusetts Bay and Newport as August trials for a defender approach.
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Talks on Big Games Strategy After World Series Finish
The excerpt reflects ongoing debate over Connie Mack’s ninth inning decisions in the decisive game of the World Series. It notes Mack’s recent explanation of why Lapp and Plank were kept to bat, and the author’s own retrospective realization of the pressure and calculations involved in that moment.
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Connie Mack Reflects On Key Baseball Moments
Connie Mack discusses a 1912 pennant race decision and his handling of a late-game challenge against the Red Sox. He recalls criticism, his curve-ball strategy, and the impact on the Athletics and Giants in a reflective, self-analytic note.
Mack's calm view on Plank and the 1915 World Series
A recount of pitching strategy by Connie Mack to handle Plank and Lapp during the 1915 World Series. The speaker notes substitution decisions, fielding plays by George Wiltse, and his own near-misses with relief choices. He contrasts Mack’s plan with McGraw's approach and laments a Cincinnati base hit.
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Crowds Boost Trackers Says UC Coach Walter Christie
Walter Christie, UC track coach, claims based on 25 years of observation that cheering adds about one quarter of a runner’s efficiency. He cites crowd contagion as key, noting California athletes slow near rival supporters but surge past their own grandstand. A thousand threats or cheers can unlock reserve strength and abnormal displays of power.
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University of California
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Zamloch Plans Return to Pitching After Arm Recovery
Carl Zamloch, the young right-hander who charmed Detroit early in 1913 before being assigned to Providence in the International League, states his pitching arm is back to strength. He will coach a California college team this spring and then join Manager Bill Donovan with the IL club when the season begins.
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Willys Knight cars to debut at national shows in New York Chicago
The Willys-Overland Company announces four and six cylinder Knight motored cars to be shown nationally in New York and Chicago. The Willys Knight line aims to attract attention at major auto exhibitions. Meanwhile Boston clubs prepare for year end events and a club move to a new $450 000 clubhouse at Clarendon and Stuart streets. The Massachusetts Automobile Club plans a formal opening next Thursday.
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Banner Yarn Says Somers McAleer Won't Succeed Birmingham
President Somers of the Cleveland Club dismissed as banner yarn the report that McAleer would replace Birmingham as manager of the Naps. He stated there is no ground for the claim and that Birmingham has signed for 194.
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St Petersburg Chess Club Invites Masters
The St Petersburg Chess Club invites masters for an international tournament next year celebrating the 10 year jubilee of the St Petersburg Chess Association. Players include Capablanca Lasker Janowski Tarrasch and Marshall with a Russian masters winner to join. The event runs April 20 to May 15 with prizes 600 400 250 and 150 and travel hotel subsidies for competitors.
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