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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1914
Page
10
Boston Braves president James E. Gaffney argues for sustained loyalty amid Federal League raids. Phillies president William F. Baker and others weigh player temptations, pledges, and potential bonds to deter jumps while Dreyfuss’s old strategy is cited as a model.
Philadelphia January 11 report says National League magnates plan to match every Federal league offer and guarantee players against losses if the Federal league becomes established, effectively stopping raids on the NL.
The National League magnates closed a guarded agreement offering a surety bond to any NL star signed by the Federal League. The bond matches the Federal offer’s bonus plus three years of salary, payable if the Federal League remains active.
Joe Tinker manager of the Chicago Federals returned from a scouting trip to Kansas City St Louis and other towns with details on new league players and potential signings. He may add two players to his squad while settling a pitching staff of Cole Brennan and Packard and naming Kading at catcher. Niehoff or Dodge could join, while Niehoff has drawn major interest from 14 or 16 clubs.
Mor de cai Brown manager of the St Louis Federal league club spent the day in Decatur Collinsville with Fletcher Giants shortstop. They deny a deal but the talk is considered significant. An indoor game followed with Fletcher leading one side and Ed Konetchy headlining the other while Brown umpired.
Three members of the Philadelphia National club from last season Paskert Alexander and Lobert have signed to play here this year Devin will send contracts to the others next week He denounced Killifer and Brennan for signing Federal league contracts saying they should have waited for his contracts before moving Jocoin said he could not reach the players and did not know if they signed with the Federals.
New York, Jan 11. The State Supreme Court will decide if Bob Fitzsimmons, former world heavyweight champion, is too old to re enter the ring and win back his title. He applied for an injunction to restrain enforcement of the prohibition on fighting in this state. Arguments set for Wednesday with counsel for the athletic commission. Affidavits from Mike Donovan and R J Drexel-Biddle attest to his fitness to return.
Billiards scene in Philadelphia as the 14-1 balkline tournament opens April 13. Dr J I Mial has long championed the 14-1 line for amateurs while Maurice Daly George Slosson and William Hoppe back the change. George Moore notes Hoppe’s brisk pace mirrors his 18-2 play and predicts a demanding game with the new rules.
Tom McCormick of Australia beat English boxer Johnny Summers on points in a 20 round bout to claim the British welterweight championship. The match took place in Sydney on January 11.
The Rev. Billy Sunday, famed baseball evangelist, urged Fred Walker to remain with the Brooklyn club rather than join the Federal league. Sunday declined to discuss further reasons when questioned about his advice.
The speaker defends the reserve clause as essential to organized baseball amid calls to remove it. He argues the rule protects players and clubs, preserves safety and integrity, and prevents outsiders from profits at the sport’s expense. He cites development of talent and long term club investment as reasons to maintain the system.
Scout Mike Kahoe notes Ray Spencer, the young outfielder acquired from Petersburg of the Virginia league last fall, should prove a true curter in the upcoming season and impress with his potential.
Ithaca New York January 11 Coach Al H Sharpe of the Cornell football squad argues to keep the forward pass as a key element in modern play. The piece notes Cornell hockey and winter sports on Beebe Lake and upcoming junior week ice carnival.
Coach Sharpe argues the forward pass broadens offense and spectator interest while rule changes will be minor. He notes varied approaches at Harvard and Pitt and outlines Cornell basketball selections led by Brown and Haeberle. The hockey squad trains for West Point and Princeton with no schedule but strong prospects.
St John’s hockey team trims a 50 man roster to 19 players including Devlin Shea Frank McDonough John McDonough Sullivan Donovan Lufkin McGrath Kenny McCarthy OConnell Driver Costello Barry Mulvey White Crowley Rafferty and Rowan. A January through February schedule lists games at St John’s against Boston Latin Somerville High Malden Ipswich Rindge Tech Salem Stoneham Boston English Boston College High Chelsea Medford Open Iton College High and Manchester New Hampshire High with Lowell Textile.
Navin of the Detfbi last week denied reports that George Moriarty would join the Denver Western team next season. He called Moriarty one of the most valuable players and dismissed any trade speculation.
The Federal league is stirring the scene with wealthy backers and bold plans to lure talent from the two major leagues. Reports suggest many players will switch teams, forcing fans to seek new favorites as the organized baseball landscape reshapes next summer.
A writer argues against a third major league, noting the high costs to launch, the need for guaranteed money to attract stars, and the likelihood of strong opposition from organized baseball. He cites Tinker and Brown, the need to secure salaries, and the scarcity of top players.
Hobe Baker and the Princeton hockey team will return to Boston for a Thursday night game against Dartmouth on the Arena card. Four big games are set for the week with tomorrow night featuring the Irish American A. A. versus the Pilgrim A. A. in the opening game of a seven game series.
The Irish American A A opens Friday with a hard fought loss to the Victorias. Captain Bray predicts a strong showing Tuesday against the Pilgrims. Mickey Roach centers for the Pilgrims with Johnny Fritz at left wing. Gaudet and Whitten bolster Pilgrim defense while Bill Anderson guards the net. The Irish Americans restore their lineup except for Smai and Kennedy.
A veteran observer doubts many top players will switch leagues without big new salaries. He notes few players are truly likely to fail in the majors and warns that the Federal League would face strong resistance from organized baseball, especially in a dispute with Ban Johnson. He adds he has not been offered a lucrative contract and jokes about aging.
Under Archibald Galbraith the Middlesex School ice hockey seven will endure tough practices on Bateman pond, Concord, to prepare for six scheduled winter games. The season opens Wednesday afternoon January 21 with a game against Hudson High at Concord.
Charley Herzog, new manager of the Cincinnati Reds, says he long sought a managerial post and plans to work hard to make it a success. He expresses optimism about the team he will lead next season but offers no forecasts.
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