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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1914

Page

8

New York Auto Show Closes After Notable Ford Plan Debate

The New York Grand Central Palace auto show ends tomorrow after a week of heavy attendance. Attention centered on Henry Ford's proposal to donate ten million dollars, debated as economic strategy versus philanthropy. Exhibits from Abbott-Detroit Krit highlight 1914 models including the Belle Isle six cylinder touring car and varied bodies.

New York Grand Central Palace Henry Ford Ford Mr. Ford F. A. Dutton F. A. Dutton Company Abbott-etroit Krit Abbott-Detroit Belle Isle Boston Abbott Motor Car Company

Becker Will Play Risley In Mid-Winter Golf Final

In Pinehurst North Carolina Maurice Risley of Atlantic City will face C L Becker of Woodlawn Massachusetts in the final for the President's Trophy after Risley beat Harold Slater Foxville 6 up 5 to play and Becker defeated George C Dutton Belmont Boston 3 up 1 to play. Consolation semifinalists were W H Faust Buffalo Country Club and H Y Segerman Englewood New Jersey. Finals set for tomorrow.

Pinehurst N. C Maurice Risley Atlantic City C. L. Becker Woodlawn Mass Risley Harold Slater Foxvills R. L Becker George C. Dutton Belmont Club Boston W. H. Faust Buffalo Country Club H. Y. Segerman Englewood N. J

Yale Team Wins From Dartmouth

Yale defeated Dartmouth 26 to 20 in the season opener held in New Haven. Dartmouth led briefly at the start but Yale gained control and finished strong in the Yale gymnasium.

YALE Dartmouth New Haven Yale Tonight Yale Gymnasium

Yale and Dartmouth Battle in Guarded Indoor Contest

Yale led 17 to 4 after the first period but Dartmouth rallied in the second half. Sisson and Snow starred for Dartmouth while Olsen and Smith led Yale as both sides shared scoring duties. Final score Yale 26 Dartmouth 20.

Yale Sisson Snow Dartmouth Punn Olsen YALF Ecsvegsstopvassel Wimns Stackpole Sisson Smith Margeson Conway Louden Drbiep Raswanes Smith Dunn Stackpole Young Wil Ums Grant Pitt Weber Loudon Meee Lamberton Hayward

Tinker's Finds Four Major Leaguers for 1914 Outlaw Nine

President Weeghman of the Chicago Federal league club announced four players joining Joe Tinker for 1914, including Brennan Killifer Packard and Cole. All signed three year contracts at higher salaries, with further signings hinted.

Chicago Weeghman Joe Tinker William Red) Er Ad Brennan Phillies Hy King Cole Cubs New York Yankees Eugene Packard Cincinnati Reds North Side Brennan Killifer Weerhman Tinker Red Doomn Pierce Robinson Cardinals Rube Marquard Giants Packard Red Mordecai Brown Leon Ames Cole Chance Hendrix Pirates Henry Zimmerman Cub Heinie

Maranville Receives Two Federal Contract Offers

Springfield reports Walter Rabbit Maranville of Boston National League shortstop has been approached by Mordecai Brown of the St. Louis Browns and Otto Knabe of the Baltimore club with Federal League terms. Maranville plans talks in Boston on his 1914 deal and indicated he will likely stay with Boston unless salary cuts occur.

Springfield Walter Rabbit) Maranville Boston Nationals Mordecai Brown St. Louis Browns Otto Knabe Baltimore Knabe St. Louis Boston Maranville Gaffney Walter Johnson Feds Clark Griffith Senators

And Tyler Too George Tyler Hemmed by Federal League Offers

George Tyler may not wear a Boston uniform this year as he weighs three offers from managers in the Federal league. Tinker Knabe and Brown have each offered sizeable salaries plus a long term deal and a big bonus. Tyler paused over the terms after long talks with manager Stallings at Athens training camp last spring.

George Tyler Boston Tyler Tinker Knabe Brown Braves George Athens Stallings

Daubert Offered Three Year Pact by Pittsburg Club

Jake Daubert first baseman of the Brooklyn National League club is reported to have been offered a three year contract by the Pittsburg club of the Federal League. He terms the offer a small fortune and a formal announcement is credited today.

Pittsburg Federal League Daubert Cincinnati Baseball Players’ Fraternity National Commission Brooklyn Superbas Federals Barbour New York Jake Daubert Daubern Aizng Bar

Hoblit zell Offered Pitt Federal League Manager Post

Dick Hoblitzell Cincinnati first baseman received a management offer from Barbour of the Pittsburg Federal league for 1914. He would not close a deal without more details and declined to reveal offer figures.

Cincinnati Dick Hoblitzell Barbour Pittsburg Federal League Hoblitzell

Pittsburg Club to Name Manager Tomorrow

Pittsburg club president John B. Barbour said the team would announce its manager tomorrow after reports that Jacob Daubert and Richard Wooblitzell had been offered the position. He added that terms had been asked of several players but no offers made, and rumors would be settled the next day.

Maranville Boston Gaffney Stallings Baseball Players’ Fraternity Cincinnati Pittsburg John B. Barbour Federal League New York Jacob Daubert Richard Wooblitzell Barbour

Mordecai Brown Eyes Cubs Pitcher Bid in St. Louis

Charleroi Penn January 9 Bert Humphries star pitcher with the Chicago Nationals says he is considering an offer from Mordecai Brown manager of the St Louis Federal club. He calls the offer attractive and hints at potential recruitment.

Willard Denies Striking Full Strength in 1913 Fight

Jess Willard testified in Los Angeles Superior Court that he did not strike John Young with full strength during the Vernon Arena match on August 22, 1913, a bout followed by Young's death. The prize fighting trial began with 12 defendants, 11 of whom were dismissed as they testified.

Los Angeles Jess Willard Superior Court John (Bull) Young Vernon Arena Young Willard

Victoria’s Win Over Hub Team

The Victoria of Montreal defeated the Irish American A A hockey team 6 to 2 in their Arena debut. Lacking practice and teamwork, the Irish American squad showed flashes of individual skill but could not contend with the Canadians.

A. A Victorias Montreal

Victorias Fluster Irish American A A in Hockey Victory

The Victorias outplayed the Irish American A A for much of the game but faced rough play and injuries. Skilton and Davenport starred for the Canadians with a team approach that overwhelmed Boston later, as Victorias won 6 to 2 with goals by Word Davenport Chambers Mowatt and others. Referee was Dr Tyngley. two 20 minute halves. Tonight Boston U M C wrestling heads to Marblehead for a match with Y M C A squad.

Victorias A. A Boston Bostonians Skilton Davenport Ford Bates Columbia Rover McMurtrey Ww Hale Chambers Word Fale Mowatt Jim McMourtrey Tyngley Murphy Moseley Victoria

Irish American A A endorses Victoria hockey integrity

President Billy Prout of the Irish American A A confirms the Victoria players are on the level and deserve fair treatment in the match against the I A A A club. He notes Victoria vouched for by friends across the border and that the B A A game context may not affect the Irish American A A's stance.

Billy Prout A. A I.A. A. A. Hockey Seven Victorias Prout Victoria

Running and cycling in training for six day races

The column debates cross training between running and cycling and questions its effects on leg muscles. It notes some riders run lightly before the bike season but generally warns against excessive running. It also discusses fitness demands of a long daily ride and contrasts opinions on football selections and boxer Gunboat Smith’s age and nationality.

Harvard Hockey Seven Bob Boyd Crimson Seven Harvard Boyd Walter Camp Huntington Colgate The Post Shorty Miller Penn State Gunboat Smith Andrews Edward Kekblacd Jim Buckley Smyth Eddie Cicotte Walter Johnson

Langford and Langford in London boxing talk sparks debate

The article discusses Langford and Gunboat Smith amid Langford losing favor with some boxing observers. It notes Langford, a British subject, and the talk of his chances to challenge Jack Johnson, while praising Sam Langford’s resilience and potential. The piece mentions Sam’s chest and a jab at racial prejudice. Henry Hall from East Dedham says he trains daily and is ready for middleweights.

Augusta George Alger Ray Wood Pine Tree Wood Alger Hanks Boxing Sam Langford London Beaton Nova Scotia Jack Johnson Smith Langford Johnson Sam Philosopher Holburn Empire Shoreditch Henry Hall East Dedham

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