Chance Lands Fat Contract With New York Club
The piece notes Frank Chance signed by Frank Farrell to manage the Yankees for 120000 over three years. It analyzes the financial and league impact, praising Chance as a capable leader and noting New York’s drawing power and effect on gate receipts across the American League. It also mentions Detroit's lesser profitability and the value of Chance’s leadership to the league’s financial strength.
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Farrell Lands Chance to Draw Crowds in New York
In 1913 sports context, Farrell signs Frank Chance to boost attendance and revenue for the New York club. Chance leaves Chicago for the American League, bringing star power and high expectations despite a tough rebuilding task. Bresnahan joins Cubs to bolster catching and pitching, while other veteran players like Kling and Tinker circulate in trade talks.
Harvard Feature at Arena Brings Harvard Hockey Tests Yale
Collegiate hockey centers at Boston Arena with Harvard in two games this week. The results will shape Harvard's prospects against Princeton next Wednesday and the big Yale showdown on Saturday night February 1.
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Harvard to Face Toronto in Opening Hockey Clash
Harvard meets University of Toronto in a midweek clash as the Canadian visitors impress with a strong showing against B A A and Yale Toronto. Harvard aims to win to fend off Princeton and Yale while Yale Toronto talk of a possible arena venue in New Haven. Saturday Harvard faces Cornell as preparations sharpen. Interscholastic league games include Arlington High vs Medford High and Melrose High vs Rindge Manual Training School at the Arena.
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Ice Promises Busy Schoolboy Hockey Week
The week ahead looks packed with schoolboy hockey games as weather forecasts hint at ice for most of the week. Fans can expect ample action and discussions over the scheduled matchups and attractions.
High School Seven Hockey Matches Across Boston Area
Local prep teams from Mechanic Arts Brookline Milton Academy and more face varied schedules. Highlights include Melrose versus Malden and Arlington High versus Andover with strong forward duos and tense league implications.
Red Sox President Aims for Early Spring Camp Start
President James R. McAleer of the world champion Red Sox pushed to start spring training early at Hot Springs. He burned up wires to contact Manager Jake Stahl while league rivals in the National League watched closely for any move south in February.
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Stallings Plans Early Conditioning For Red Sox Pioneers
Boston moves to start spring work with young pitchers and veterans at Hot Springs resort. McAleer favors Ozark hikes and baths to ease soreness before full practice. Bill Rariden backs Stallings, praising his tough approach and aiming for no repeat of last year’s near misses.
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Sockalexis kin deny arrest tale linking cousins
A press dispatch claiming Andrew Sockalexis, once a famed Cleveland baseball star, was arrested for vagrancy in Richmond is denied by the Marathon runner. He says Louis Sockalexis, his cousin, is not involved and has been working in Maine since last fall with M. B. Wadleigh in Patten.
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AL IS THE CHOICE FOR CUBS SHORT FIELD
Manager Evers backs Bridwell as a likely starter if his leg heals. He says Bridwell would be hard to crowd out of the Cubs short field, while expressing limited confidence in Corriden.
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Murphy Named Ally for Chance to Flee Chicago
Inasmuch as Murphy made it possible for Chance to get away from Chicago Chance ought to be thankful doubly so to leave Chicago for New York.
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Generous Christmas Gift Sparks Bitter Salvo in Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh writer mocks Charley Murphy for paying a player what he owes, calling it a “generous Christmas gift” while framing the gesture as a public-relations sting and a point of contention in local sports circles.
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Dryden Tops League In Territory As Bodie Sits
Charley Dryden claims Bodie covers more ground than any outfielder in the league and settles to a seated stance while patrolling the outfield.
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Big Baseball Night Tonight at the Majestic
Boston fans pack the Majestic Theatre for a baseball themed performance of Hanky Panky tonight. Gov Foss and Mayor Fitzgerald attend with official boxes and staff. Red Sox President McAleer and Winter League Club members, plus many baseball figures from across the state, are also invited.
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Buck Weaver to Bat Left Handed With White Sox
Buck Weaver will report to the White Sox in spring as a left handed batter after testing the change in practice last fall. He believes he can hit better and has declared no American League pitcher has anything on him, suggesting big things ahead.
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