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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1913
Page
6
Detroit January 24. President Navin says Ty Cobb inspires the Tigers holdouts and also influences star players across other clubs. He blames Cobb for widespread player refusals to sign and to report.
Detroit owner Navin rails at rising pay for stars as he warns clubs face financial strain. He says the game lacks money to cover inflated salaries and urges a line be drawn now to avoid an escalating pay scale.
With Art Phelan gone the Reds stage a marquee contest for third base between veteran Eddie Grant and rookie Rafael Almeida. Almeida impressed with 600d minor league work last season and will push Grant for the regular job.
A look at two rival Murphys vying for a single third base berth with Connie Mack’s Athletics. One veteran, Danny Murphy, a Philadelphia icon nearing decline, and a younger Murphy from Norwich vie for the spot amid youth vs experience. From Olneyville mill days to Fall River and Norwich to the majors, the piece traces his humble start to stardom and the path of a Hall of Fame–caliber career.
Chicago January 24 The war of words intensifies as Frank Chance former Cubs manager now with New York sends a harsh telegram to Charles Webb Murphy Cubs president threatening to expose alleged misdeeds if interviews continue. Chance warned he would shut Murphy up as he did last fall and hinted at involving other powerful figures in baseball.
The Pilgrim A A team powered past the Amherst Aggies 12 to 2 at the Arena last night. Bray Davenport Small and Whitten from last season’s Intercollegials boosted Pilgrim’s play as forwards and backs opened up the offense. Referee Dr. Tingley assigned Carlton, King, Kelley, Osthues as umpires and linesmen. The contest used two 20 minute periods.
Additions are being made daily to the list of entries for the Boston Athletic Association mid winter carnival to be held at Mechanics building Saturday evening February 8. Large batches of entries from all sections of the East are expected as the list closes.
Manager George V. Brown received entries from New Hampshire State College Worcester Polytechnic Bates Williams Amherst and Vermont for the feature meet. Notable names include Bates Roy A. Shepard who placed second in the New England intercollegiate with 43 feet 2 18 inches and Williams Lyman in the 40 yard dash. Amherst Bart Connolly and Guertin in shot put are also listed among relay and individual events.
Cuban champion Jose Capablanca won his fourth straight game in the national chessmasters' tournament, defeating J H Morrison in 24 moves and maintaining the lead. Other results included Marshall, Janowski, Jaffe, Chajes, Tenenwurzel and Whittaker beating Liebenstein, Kupchik, Kline, Stapfer, Rubenstein and Zapoleon respectively. fifth round pairings listed for tomorrow.
A Lynn dog show drew a large crowd as Sabine Reckoner a smooth haired fox terrier defeated Thomas W. Lawson's English bulldog. After 15 minutes of deliberation Sabine Reckoner won the all class division special gold prize. Dreamword De fiancé owned by T W Lawson took the reserve prize.
A big fleet of trawlers reached T wharf with fresh groundfish. Haddock and cod prices ranged from 3 to 8 cents per pound as dealers reported brisk business. Vessels listed include Spray and Quannapowitt with substantial halibut and scrod cargoes, while a schooner flagged half mast reported crew losses.
The January 25 shipping page lists arrivals including Caledonian, Wacousta, Nacoochee, and City of Gloucester with tows and barges from Philadelphia, New York, Portland, and Baltimore. Departures note sailings of San Jose, Michigan, Kennebec, and others to ports such as Limón, Newport News, Norfolk, and Portland, with multiple tugs and barges.
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