Nationals Are After Murphy
Bozeman Bulger reports in yesterday's New York World on Charles W. Murphy of the Cubs facing removal or a $750,000 sale to a Chicago syndicate. The plan includes an overflow of legal and league maneuvers, with Governor Tener guiding Cincinnati talks and possible creation of a third major league to counter the Federal League and preserve baseball.
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Bozeman Bulger
New York World
Charles W. Murphy
Chicago Cubs
Webb Murphy
National League
Horace Fogel
Chicago
John K. Tener
Cincinnati
New York
Charles Paft
Cubs
Murphy
Taft
Fogel
Cub
Harry Ackerland
Stock Exchange
William Baker
Ban Johnson
New York A. G
Giants' Advance Squad to Leave for Marlin Training Camp
New York Nationals receive Arthur Fromme contract for one year. The advance NL champions’ squad departs at 10 24 tomorrow for Marlin Texas with Larry McLean Norrison Herring and Williams among others. Stout Kinsella oversees camp until McGraw arrives March 11.
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New York
New York Nationals
Arthur Fromme
Fromme
Marlin
Texas
Larry McLean
Norrison
Herring
Williams
Brannick
Philadelphia
Pitttsburg
St. Louis
Stout Kinsella
Giants
McGraw
No Transfer Rumor Denied by Indianapolis Clubs
Indianapolis February report claimed the Federal league club would move to Toledo. President J Edward Krause rejected the tale as false and said the new park will be ready at season start. W H Watkins, veteran baseball man, signed as business manager, to start March 1.
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Indianapolis
Toledo
J. Edward Krause
Chicago
W. H. Watkins
Indianapolis American Association
Indianapolis Federal League
Taft Ties Seen to Murky Evers Case in N B L Meeting
Reliable authority says National League President Tener chose Cincinnati as the directors’ meeting site to press Charles P Taft to help suppress Murphy in the Mur ky Evers case. Taft, a Cubs stockholder, reportedly influenced Murphy’s Cubs loan and helped oust Horace Fogel. August Herrmann of the Reds’ controlling body prepares for big action with rooms and an expert stenographer booked in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati, O
Tener
National Baseball League
Cincinnati
Murphy-Evers
Charles P. Taft
W. H
Murhy
Taft
Murphy
Cubs
Horace Fogel
Philadelphia
Phillies
August Herrmann
Cincinnati Exhibition Company
Cincinnati Reds
Linton
Tener Strong for Reserve in Baseball Contract Defense
Philadelphia February 18 Governor John K Tener president of the National League defended the reserve clause at the Philadelphia Sporting Writers Association annual dinner. He argued the clause protects players owners and the public and prevents only the richest clubs from hoarding talent. Other speakers supporting the current system included John F Heydler William P Baker Charles Ebbets and George M Graham.
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Philadelphia
John K. Tener
National League
Philadelphia Sporting Writers’ Association
John F. Heydler
William P. Baker
Philadelphia Club
Charles Ebbets
Brooklyn
George M. Graham
Tri-State League
Mackinlay's V. O. B. Scotch Whiskey Price Note
Aged 10 years in wood quality is described with prices listed as 1 20 everywhere 13.85 the case and 1.25 the bottle, indicating a liquor price notice or advertisement with multiple price points.
Toe hold dispute threatens Aberg Zbyszko bout
A dispute over the toe hold move stalls the proposed match between Aberg and Zbyszko at Mechanics' Building next Thursday night. Promoter Tuohey says the bout will be canceled unless the wrestlers agree on the hold.
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Aberg
Zbyszko
Mechanics’ Building
Tuohey
Wrestling Match Negotiations Over Toe Hold Dispute
Tuohey of Winthrop and Zbyszko and Aberg in Boston discussed a world championship bout to be best two of three falls in catch as catch can. Toe hold use splits the parties. Tuohey opposes it outside a title bout held by Gotch. If no accord, match may be canceled.
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Tuohey
Winthrop
New York
Goteh
Boston
Aberg
Zbyszko
Met
Boxing Card Promises Big Night At Turner’s Falls
Headlined by George Alger of Cambridge and Andy Cortez of New London in a 12 round bout at Turner's Falls A. C. The card features Johnny Dundee versus Joe Shugrue in Waterbury and Johnny O'Brien, Jack Britten, and others in New York. Ritchie-Wolgast potential big-money match eyed by Milwaukee club with $19,000 guarantee.
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Turner’s Falls
George Alger Wa
Andy Cortes
Lawrence
Johnny Boyle
Eddie Flynn
Waterbury, Conn
Johnny Dundee
Joe Shugrue
New York
Young
Turner's Falls
A. C
George Alger
Cambridge
Andy Cortez
New London
Cortez
Jasper
Alger
Tommy Doris
Kid Rosch
North Adams
Babe Lamore
Adams
Billy Kllenan
Willie Ritchie
Milwaukee
Ad Wolgast
K. O
Ritchie
Jasper and Alberts Draw Webster in Boston Fight
Young Jasper of Boston and Kid Alberts of New Bedford fought twelve rounds to a draw at the Lakeside A C billing. Jasper pressed the action while Alberts used defence and a late rally to secure the share of the decision. Frankie Mack of Beachmont defeated Young Lloyd of Worcester in one round as a seconds brawl led to the sponge being thrown into the ring.
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Webster
Young Jasper
Boston
Kid Alberts
New Bedford
Lakeside A
Johnny Evers Arrives in Hub as Braves Recruit
Johnny Evers, ex Cubs manager, arrives in Boston as a new Braves recruit. He meets President Gaffney, Manager Stallings, and writers, pledges to follow orders, and discusses infield plans, captaincy, and future with the team. Evers vows to end his Chicago ties and eyes a four year stint in Boston while Stallings weighs lineup and outfield options.
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Boston Braves
John Evers
Stallings
Johnnie
Springfield
Murphy
Braves
Gaffney
Evers
Hero of
Troy
Nickerson
Bill Sweeney
Back Bay
Western Express
New York Express
Copley Plaza
New England League
Johnny
Hub
Bill
Myers
Cambridge
Mrs. Sweeney
Hot Springs
Boston
Uppis
Charley Murphy
Chicago
Sweeney
Rindge 2, St. Mark's 1 hockey upset at Southboro
Rindge Tech defeated St. Mark's 2 to 1 in a fast hockey match at Southboro on February 18. St. Mark's suffered illness sidelining Tuacher, with DeRham and Kelley scoring for Rindge and Armour contributing for St. Mark's. Game featured 20 and 15 minute periods with referee Fitcuiner and goal umpires Kidder and Wheeler.
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Southboro
St. Mark's Hocker
Rindge Technics School
Armour
Denham
St. Mark's
Tuacher
Rindge Tech
ST. Mark’s. MacDonald
Flange Cand
de Rhamw Kelley
Armour Cedarstrad
Low
Stillman Mordy
Sees P
Howell Wheeler
pePave
Sore Sinal
Stillman
DeRham
Kelley
Cedarstrad
Mr. Fitcuiner
Baltimore Federal League plans spring training
Baltimore will depart on March 11 for Southern Pines North Carolina for spring training. Manager Knabe said the squad will include between 20 and 25 players.
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Baltimore
Federal League Baseball Club
Southern Pines
N. G
Knabe
Frame Worthy Sunday Post Piece Draws Attention
A vivid feature described as a master piece promises color and storytelling for the upcoming Sunday Post. Critics and readers anticipate a richly illustrated narrative that blends image and text to captivate audiences.
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Sunday Post
Harvard Freshmen Win Relay Race at Soldiers Field
In the preliminaries of the Harvard winter track carnival on Soldiers Field the freshman relay team beat the sophomores while the juniors defeated the seniors. Finals between 1915 and 1917 are scheduled for this afternoon. The 10 man teams ran two rounds of the 130 yard track with notable excitement.
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Harvard
Soldiers Field
Senior Junior Relay Thriller and Track Meet Highlights
The senior junior relay ended in a close finish as Stone led juniors to victory. Capper and Barron anchored 1915 and 1914 respectively, with Capper maintaining a slim early lead. The 1916 1917 race was faster but dominated by first-year runners. R. W. Stanley won the 40 yard dash finals, while T. O. Freeman claimed the hurdle title in a series of heats culminating in finals. Various relay and sprint events followed, with Stanleys, Freemans, and Rob inson among top performers and Juniors edging Seniors in the 2600 yard relay.
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Captain Barron
R. W. Stanley
T. O. Freeman
R. G. Carter
M. P. Robinson
T. 0. Freeman
Ra. W. Stanley
A. Thiten
J. L. Foley
TH. Tilton
J. Li. Foley
W. Rollins
St. W. Stanley
A. R. Bancroft
Cook
S. Sowall
R. T. P. Storer
W. Webber
KE. Ellison
K. C. B. Danforth
A. T. Bunten
B. Randal
M. K. Greeley
Sigin
H. W. D. Rudd
Sports Gossip and Plans for Key Track Season Events
Johnny Evers shuttles town and declares readiness as B A A returns to Providence Armory with Harvard Tech Boston College and area schools entered. Kiviat Halpin and Meredith figure in upcoming indoor A A U 600 yard and cross event. Berlin Olympic support eyed. New England intercollegiate plans to move stadium games to Cambridge.
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Johnny Evers
Johnny
Providence
Harvard
Tech
Boston College
New England Intercollegiate Athletic Committee
Cambridge
Fred Moore
New England Committee
Abel Kiviat
Ted Meredith
Tom Halpin
Junior athletics at Mechanics' Building A A U championships
Questions arise about junior events at the N E B A A U championships at Mechanics Building Providence with races and field events listed. Entries closed but for details contact Lt Stowell Army Air Providence R I while local committees decide which New England athletes attend the national championships.
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New England
Somerville High Defeats Medford High in Two One Thriller
Somerville High School defeated Medford High School 2 to 1 at the Boston Arena in a game filled with sensational plays. Somerville led through Laird Clark and Downing scoring, while Medford fought back with strong defense in the later period. Officials included Hall as assistant referee and Mooney and Sweetman as referees. Time limits were two twenty-minute halves.
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Medford High School
Boston
Ccort
Somerville
Ipe
Medford
Somerville High
Somerville H
Medford H
Hingomg
Wate
Laird Clark
Little Downing
Ote
Ry Cox Chapin
Bowen
Pendergast
Clarke J. Robertson
E P
Christensen Fitch
Donnell
Besco Viekes
Murphy
H. Soly
Laird
Clark, Downing
Rety Mosher
Hall
Mooney and
Sweetnan
Chambers
Grannan
Baker Will Hold Tight to Seaton
Philadelphia Nationals president Baker vows to defend Seaton's rights after reports he signed with the Federals. He says Seaton agreed to a two year term on January 22 and disputes a three year deal, threatening court action.
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Seaton
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Nationals
Federals
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