Giants Acquire Lobert in Pennant Bid Deal
New York Giants manager John McGraw completes a deal to acquire Hans Lobert, third baseman of the Philadelphia Nationals, in exchange for Milton Stock Al Demaree and Jack Adams plus a cash sum. Lobert, touted as a top third baseman, had flirted with the Federal league but now joins New York to bolster the pennant chase.
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New Orleans
Cleveland Americans
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Phillies Reach Three Year Deal With Lobert
Manager McGraw announced tonight that the agreement with third baseman Lobert was virtually completed after a conference with president William F. Baker of the Philadelphia Orient. Baker returned to Philadelphia for his club’s annual meeting and sent a telegram binding the terms. Lobert reportedly accepted, with a three year contract likely.
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William F. Baker
Philad Trisaont
Baker
Philadelphia
Lobert
Acid Stomachs Dangerous and Antacid Relief Promised
The ad warns that stomach acid irritates and inflames the lining causing trouble. It claims ordinary remedies fail and recommends isolated magnesia as a simple antacid to neutralize acid and prevent fermentation. It suggests taking a teaspoonful in water after meals to ease distress and allow normal digestion.
Feel Young Olive Tablets Ad Warns Against Constipation
An old advertisement promotes Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle remedy for constipation. It contrasts harsh laxatives with Olive Tablets described as a vegetable olive oil compound, safe for the liver, bowels, and stomach, sold for 10 cents per box by the Olive Tablet Company of Columbus, Ohio.
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Olive Tablet Company
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Baker confirms deal in baseball trade with New York Giants
Philadelphia president Baker and manager Moran announce Hans Lobert will move to the Giants in exchange for three players and cash. Moran says the Phillies chose the three players from 18 offered. A Dooin sale and possible Cincinnati deal to acquire Doom or Groh are discussed as part of broader roster reshaping.
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New York
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Herzog
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Heine Groh
Lobert
Boston
Sherwood Magee
George Tyler
George Whitted
Rheumasalts Laxative Remedy Promoted in 1900s Ad
An advertisement touts Rheumasalts as a safe pleasant quick remedy for constipation and related ailments. It claims the carbonate lithia drink cleans the stomach and intestines, removes toxins, and offers a pure, nonhabit forming option versus habit forming laxatives. It targets adults and infants and lists distributors.
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College Star Wanamaker Hunted by Connie Mack
Clarence Wanamaker of Dartmouth, a two sport standout in baseball and hockey, is courted by several major league scouts led by Connie Mack. Wanamaker has refused all talks until he finishes his college career.
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Wanamaker Emerges as Melrose Star in Dartmouth Athletics
Wanamaker from Melrose high rose to prominence in baseball football and hockey. He starred as catcher for Melrose and Hanover and earned Dartmouth freshman then varsity spots. Scouts including Connie Mack showed interest but he plans to finish at Hanover and pursue postgraduate study at Tuck.
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B A A to face Arena in Boston Arena match
Arrangements for a game between the B A A and Arena Hockey Club were completed. The teams will play at the Boston Arena one week from tonight under eligibility conditions to be settled by managers Brown and Hoey. The A A U investigation of Arena members is pending and no Arena player will wear the uniform if amateur status is doubtful.
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Boston College High Defeats English High In Hockey Shootout
Boston College High School beat English High 2 to 1 in a fast hockey game. Falvey scored two goals for B C High while Lavinson tallied English High's lone score as the teams played 20 minute halves.
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Indoor Triangular Meet Set by Noble & Greenough Volkmann Roxbury Latin
The triangular meet among Noble & Greenough Volkmann and Roxbury Latin will be indoors only. Volkmann officials deny outdoor plans and report strong turnout with over 30 candidates at the board track on Newbury Street. Veterans listed include Alien Aspin Baldwin Bates Hatch Blanchard Rowen and Wales.
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Princeton Triumphs Over the Aggies in Close Arena Match
Princeton defeated the Massachusetts Agricultural College 3 to 2 in a tight game at the Arena last night. The Tigers dominated MA C play, but goalie Dave Buttrick, formerly Arlington’s, made key stops to keep the score tight.
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Princeton Defeats M A C In Ice Hockey Thriller
Princeton downed M A C 4 to 2 as Buttrick stood out in goal. Schoen scored early for Princeton, Ross injured his knee in a collision, and Johnson struck twice late for the Tigers. Referees Hicks and Doody. umpires Carleton and Shea. Time 20 minute periods.
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Melrose High Alumni Triumph In Hockey Thriller
Melrose High Alumni defeated Arlington High Alumni 3 to 2 at the Arena in a tightly contested game. Arlington tied late in the final minute before Clarence Wannamaker scored the winner for Melrose on the next face-off. Scoring details list Wannamaker and Osgood for Melrose and Lowe with the Arlington goal.
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George Alger and Eddie Brown Draw In City Bout
George Alger of Cambridge and Eddie Brown of Boston fought a fast 10 round draw at the Lenox Athletic Club in Gloucester. Both fighters pressed hard with Brown punishing Alger's face while Alger scored to the Belgian's midsection. Preliminaries saw Bunch O'Neil of Lynn and Hanky Hanlon of South Boston go six rounds to a no decision. A large crowd attended.
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Frankie Burns Stops Frankie Conway In Four Rounds
Frankie Burns of Jersey City defeated Frankie Conway of Philadelphia in the fourth round of their 15 round bout in New Orleans. Conway was unable to defend and the referee halted the fight after a straight left earlier had floor him for a five count in the third. Weights were 118 pounds at ringside.
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Frankie Conway
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Murphy-Beat Local Fliers In Ten Round Ring Bout
New York January 4 Willie Murphy and Tommy Murphy staged a close ten round featherweight fight. Beecher secured the decision in every round except the third when Murphy edged him by a narrow margin.
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Meeting Postponed in Chicago National Baseball Contest
The National Baseball Contest scheduled for January 4 in Chicago was postponed due to the absence of President Johnson. The American League event was affected as teams from New York and other cities were ready to participate.
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Johoson
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Gloucester Middleweight Title Bout Announced in Pittsfield
An announcement from Nick's manager confirms a middleweight title bout set for January 18 in Pittsfield with Chic from Gloucester slated to fight. Details refer to signing of official articles and Lenox A. C. club involvement.
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Tufts Names William T. McCarthy Track Coach
Arthur W. Phillips announces the selection of William T. McCarthy as the new Tufts track coach. McCarthy, a Boston area figure, will begin duties tomorrow after prior coaching posts at Arlington High Oberlin Holy Cross and Ohio State. His Arlington teams won two straight interscholastic titles at Cornell.
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Gaelic Athletic Association formed in New York
A national Gaelic football and hurling body, the Gaelic Athletic Association of the United States, was created in New York with delegates from 26 teams and representatives from Newark New Haven Bridgeport and Philadelphia. Thomas Brady of the Cavan Football Club was elected president.
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United States
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Cavan Football Club
Main Signs Two Year Federal League Deal
Chicago Jan 4 Miles Main pitcher for Detroit in 1914 signed a two year contract with the Federal league announced by James A Gilmore president of the league He will be assigned to a club later Main first pitched with the Buffalo club of the International league
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Miles Main
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Buffalo Club
Harvard Hockey Team Improves Before Princeton Games
Harvard's 18 players practiced for nearly a week when the hockey squad intensified with two upcoming games and a trip to New York. Coach Winsor led a long passing and shooting session followed by scrimmages where the varsity forwards Phillips Curtis Townsend and captain Claflin stood out. Jack Wylde recovered from a broken nose and wore a protective nose guard.
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Bob’ Baldwin
Wisconsin boxing board allows colored boxers in state
Milwaukee Wis Jan 4 the Wisconsin Boxing Commission rescinds its prohibition on bouts between negroes in the state following action by George R Tully of Kenosha Colored boxers may now appear in ring contests here as well as white
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George R. Tully
Kenosha
Wisconsin Boxing Commission
Phillies Elect Officers and Name Moran Manager
Philadelphia National League Club re elects William F. Baker as president and all officers. Patrick J. Moran is ratified as manager for the 1915 season at the annual meeting.
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William F. Baker
National League Baseball Club
Patrick J. Moran
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