Fairy stories of modern baseball told by a frustrated writer
The article reflects on the Federal league’s brief power, moneyed bids for players like Ty Cobb and Walter Johnson, and the volatile finances of early baseball. It recounts Murphy buying the Cubs for 105000 after securing an option, Murphy’s rise to wealth, and contrasts past offers by Mack to Eddie Plank with current salaries. It also notes managers Clarke Griffith and Connie Mack, and Johnny Evers’s fortune after a dramatic sale.
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Giants
Cubs
Knowles
Jim Hart
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Cincinmat
Cur Taft
Palliam
Mr. Walsh
Clarke Griffith
Ty Cole
Hugh Jennings
Washington Club
Walter Johnson
Gabbie Street
Star Battery
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Mack
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Gettysburg
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Jim
Fullerton Named Harvard Mermen Captain for 144 15
Bradford M Fullerton of Spokane Washington has been elected captain of the Harvard varsity swimming team for the 144 15 season. The Brown meet this week was the final on the schedule as Yale could not be set this year. A longer schedule will be arranged for next year.
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Bradford M. Fullerton
Spokane
Ash
Harvard
Brown University
Penn selects team for two mile relay race
Philadelphia Feb 27 Cross Church Bacon and Meredith were chosen to represent the University of Pennsylvania in the two mile relay against Cornell and Yale at Washington on March 7. Cross set a new Penn indoor track 660 yard record with a time of 1 min 74 5s in the trial race.
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Philadelphia
Cross
Church
Bacon
Meredith
University of Pennsylvania
Cornell
Yale
Washington
Pennsylvania
No Worry Over Ray Collins Ahead of South Start
In Boston, officials at the Paddock building with Nickerson arranged final transportation details for the Stallings squad while at 70 Devonshire Street Red Sox secretary Riley and staff prepared the club’s setup ahead of the South start.
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South
Boston
Paddock
Nickerson
Stallings
Devonshire Street
Red Sox
Riley
Red Sox disregard federal pursuit of Ray Collins rumor
Boston management dismiss the Hot Springs bulletin claiming Federal efforts to sign Collins are unlikely. Bill Carrigan signed Collins after a Burlington trip. Lannin and Taylor warn against trusting reports. A banquet in New York awaits world tourists with press and Royal Rooters invited. McGreevey fears mustache ban. Wilson likely gets a warm Boston sendoff Friday as Reading High pupils plan to attend.
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Boston Red Sox
Hot Springs
Ray Collins
Federals
Bill Carrigan
Burlington
Collins
Lannin
Taylor
New York
Boston
Red Sox
Nuffred McGreevey
McGreevey
Sox
Wilson
Reading High School
McLoughlin Declines Wimbledon Trip This Year
Maurice F. E. McLoughlin, American tennis champion, cannot spare a month for travel to England and Wimbledon. He cites travel and practice time as prohibitive. McLoughlin won Wimbledon in 1918 and faced Anthony Wilding, who later beat him. Wilding will visit the United States as part of the Australian Davis Cup challenge.
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San Francisco
Maurice FE. McLoeughlin
Cannoet
England
McLoughlin
Anthony F. Wilding
Wilding
United States
Peaches Graham Sold to Wichita Club
Wichita Kan February 27 George Graham catcher for the Toronto International League club was purchased today by the local Western League team Graham has played for Boston Chicago and Philadelphia NL clubs.
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George Graham
Toronto International League
Graham
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
No Money in Way of Getting Matty
Chicago report quotes James A. Gilmore president of the Brooklyn Federal league saying money will not stand in the way of securing Christy Mathewson for the Brooklyn club. He indicates Brooklyn, Baltimore and Buffalo ready for spring opening mid April, with a preference for April 25. Larry Schlafly of Buffalo Federals set up transportation for his team to Danville, Virginia for training.
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Christy Mathewson
New York Giants
Brooklyn Federal League Baseball Club
James A. Gilmore
Brooklyn
Larry Schlafly
Buffalo Federals
Danville
Offer of Grounds for Federal Team Training
John M. Ward, business manager of the Brooklyn Federal club, visited Baltimore and received a telegram from Columbia notifying that his team may train on the University of South Carolina grounds. Ward then left for Chicago for the Federal league meeting, accompanied by Edward Hanlon and Secretary Goldman.
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D. C
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Chicago
Federal League
Edward Hanlon
Goldman
Federals
Matty Ward contract talks loom over Brooklyn club offer
Robert B Ward wired Mathewson about a possible Brooklyn manager post hoping for his return to glory. Matty said he was not under contract and letters were sent while he travels in Marlin Springs Texas. A Chicago meeting of magnates and managers will name rosters and set opening dates unrelated to American Association schedules. Federal league officials and managers from Buffalo Toronto and St Louis Brown signers are in town for deliberations and potential assignments with Kansas City and Philadelphia cases to be addressed.
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Garry Herrmann
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Mr. Gilmore
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Federal Treasury
Ivers-Murphy
Chicago
Robert B. Ward
Mathewson
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Marlin Springs
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EK. I. Gates
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Clevelands
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Texas
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Killifer
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Phillies
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Williams
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Draft over 13 feet signals yacht for America’s Cup defense
Bristol Feb 27 Preliminary hull markings on the New York syndicate yacht under construction indicate a draught of 18 feet 10 inches with an eight foot centreboard to be added, yielding nearly 22 feet depth, greater than the nine foot defenders of prior years. Photographs of today’s work will be sent to Bermuda where Nat Herreshoff, the designer, monitors progress.
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R. 1
New York Syndicate
Bermuda
Nat Herreshoff
Baseball leagues near peace as Federal and AA leaders discuss schedules
Chicago reports hint that the Federal league and the American Association may avoid clashes in Kansas City and Indianapolis, signaling a potential working agreement. Charles Weeghman and Joe Cantillon say talks with Cantillon and George Tabeau suggest no conflicts, while Gilmore arrives in Chicago ahead of a key meeting and signs of star players may follow. A delayed grandstand permit threatens construction, with a warning of sinking if not resolved.
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Federal League
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American Association
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Indianapolis
Association
Chivington
Charles Weeghman
Chicago Federals
Joe Cantillon
Minneapolis
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New York
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Calliente
Monay
Grand Prize Race Spotlight at Santa Monica
Gossip for motorists notes Jack Le Cain’s top pick Teddy Tetzlaff in the Fiat for today’s Grand Prize in Santa Monica. Ralph DePalmer allegedly bested Barney Oldfield in the Vanderbilt cup, amid past tensions. Busy street crossing at Boylston and Exeter suffers thaw damage, with crossing largely impassable. The Grand Prize field will be reduced due to mishaps in the Vanderbilt cup.
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Jack le Cain
Santa Monica
Teddy Tetzlaff
Fiat
Ralph DePalmer
Barney Oldfield
Readville
Boylston
Exeter
Harvard and Brown to Meet in Boston Gym Tonight
Harvard and Brown wrestlers meet at Hemenway gymnasium Harvard at 8 o clock It is Harvard s third meet of the season after losses to technology and the Boston Y M C A The Harvard lineup includes Thayer Zinsser Griffiths Loomis Tyler Brennan Murdough in practice with visitors Harvard gymnastic team also meets Andover this afternoon with Reynolds added to the squad as in the Amherst meet Gates Hall Ballantine Campbell Hobby McPhail Nathan Nutter Reynolds Symonds and others listed
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Brown
Hemenway
Echnology
Boston v. M. G. A
A. S&s Thayer
J. ¥. Zinsser
W. J. Griffiths
C. ©. Loomis
W. R. Tyler
J. N. Brennan
P. M. Murdough
Andover
Academy
M. H. Reynolds
Amherst
M. F. Gates
S. Hall
H. F. Ballantine
W. Campbell
A. K. Hobby
R. G. McPhail
R. G. Nathan
D. G. Nutter
P. M. Symonds
Tufts Baseball Battery Candidates Test In Indoor Tryout
Tufts varsity baseball battery candidates were given a real opportunity to show control yesterday as they pitched to batters for the first time since indoor practice. Whittaker faced Willory, Wescott appeared against Bennett, and Burrill pitched to Eastman in the tryout.
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Tufts
Whittaker
Willory
Wescott
Bennett
Burrill
Eastman
Baseball squad gains two new players and warmups
All three men showed fair control with Wescott and Whittaker particularly good and Bennett displaying the best form behind the bat. No curves or high speed were allowed, so hitting was heavy and players swung sharp and clean under Coach Slattery. New additions include Commee last year's second team captain and Paul a former Waltham High pitcher. This afternoon infielders and outfielders will join for a long workout focused on batting practice.
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Whittaker
Bennett
Slattery
Paul
Waltham High School
Giants and White Sox World Tour Ends in London
New York Giants and Chicago White Sox completed their world tour with the American League teams winning a majority of 30 competitive games. Thirty-one games were in the United States and 19 abroad, including four versus native teams, with gate receipts over $100,000 and profits about $75,400 beyond expenses.
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New York Giants
Chicago White Sox
London
United States
U S Revolver League Scores Report From Springfield
The United States Revolver League announced scores for matches on February 27 with teams such as Portsmouth Denver Columbus Shell Mound Springfield Citizens Seattle Bellevue Youngstown Chicago Pittsburg Manito Engineers Olympic Boston Portland Dallas Manhattan Philadelphia Spokane St Louis Colonial Providence and Troop D. Scores vary widely and indicate ongoing competition across multiple venues with March 19 and waiting entries noted.
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Osborn
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Shell Mound
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Bellevue
Youngstown
Chicago
Troop D
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Pittsburg
Manito
Engineers
Olympic
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Portland
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Manhattan
Belleville
Philadelphia
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St. Tonis-Colonial
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Appeal to Harvard Freshmen Spirit for Crews
An appeal urged 1917 men to report to the varsity boat houses as candidates for the freshman crews. About 50 freshmen have turned out so far, 50 fewer than the usual turnout. All freshmen are urged to try out, including those with no prior rowing experience, as novice rowers have the best chance to succeed.
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Harvard
Schoolboy games and major meets loom large today
More than 400 athletes entered as Exeter Worcester Academy and local schools push for top honors. Harvard B A A relay and Harvard Yale ice hockey rubber headline a busy afternoon with pro and wrestling notes and baseball season kicks nearby.
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Exeter
Worcester Academy
Sexeter
Gotch to Wrestle in Boston Despite Retirement Talks
An announcement notes Frank Gotch may return for a comeback if a suitable opponent appears in Boston. Previous retirement statements are referenced, and no firm plans are given. The item reflects ongoing uncertainty about Gotch's wrestling future.
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Boston
Gotch
Mechanics’ Building
Revere
Nat Butler
Beachmont
Mass. A. L. B
Boston Arena
Australia
J. A. Power
Reg Caughey
Wrestling Worlds Debate Over Styles Sparks Champion Claims
The article discusses if the Zbyszko Aberg contest winner should be world champion in Greco-Roman wrestling while Frank Niotch is regarded as world champion in catch-as-catch-can. It notes no single universal title and outlines competing claims in two styles.
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Met
George Tuohey
Frank Niotch
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Mackinlay’s W O B Scotch Whiskey Ad
An aged ten year Mackinlay’s W O B Scotch Whiskey advertisement proclaims quality for top venues. It lists pricing of $13.85 per case and $1.25 per bottle, highlighting bold flavor and widespread availability.
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Mackinlay
Tourists Anxious For Home After London Baseball Tour
A 1914 Boston Post account from London recalls a farewell supper for American players led by toastmaster Joseph Coyne. King George praised the visitors and the game, while Comiskey and others impressed English hosts. The group tours museums, shares in newspapers praise, and plans to sail on the Lusitania, returning home with a sense of international goodwill.
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New York Times
London
Drury Lane Theatre
Joseph Coyne
Clifton Crawford
Steve Evans
Germany Schaefer
Jimmy Callahan
King George
Page
Chelsea
Liverpool
Lusitania
Connie Mack Declines Draw With Royal Flush Analogy
Connie Mack will stand pat with the Athletics this year, equating to refusing the draw after being dealt a royal flush. The outspoken manager signals a bold, unyielding stance as the team plans for the season.
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