Three Cleveland Pitchers Claimed by Federals
Cleveland owner Charles Somers confirms three star pitchers Fred Falkenberg Fred Blanding and George Kahler have moved toward Federal league clubs with assignments to Indy Pittsburg Buffalo and Detroit as part of a growing cross league exodus Somers notes the league will act rather than individual clubs and predicts major upheaval for the Cleveland Naps and potential fate of shortstop Ray Chapman amid Federal interest in outfielder Clyde Milan and other stars
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Cleveland
Nap
Charles Somers
Fred
Cy’”’ Falkenberg
Fred Blanding
George “‘Sxrum
Kahler
Pittsburg
Doc’ Gessler
Blanding
Detroit
Falkenberg
Gilmore
Feds
Somers
Indianpaolis
Buffalo
Ban Johnson
Johnson
Cleve
Naps
Ray Chapman
Indianapolis
Chappie
Ivan Olsen
Chapman
Clyde Milan
Washington
Clark Griffith
Milan
Cobb
Speaker
Jackson
Falkenberg on Fence Over Federal League Contract
Cleveland star Cy Falkenberg says he is undecided on reports he signed a three year deal with the Federal League for seven thousand dollars a year and a three thousand dollar binding payment. Kahler and Blanding confirm talks, others also reportedly signed with the Federals.
Simon A Federal Will Play for Pittsburg Team
Pittsburg officials confirm that catcher Mike Simon signed to play with the Federals, to team with Camnitz as battery mates next season. Simon reportedly returned an unsigned contract seeking a $300 raise, but Chicago sources indicate he signed with the Federals.
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Chico
Mike Simon
Federals
McCullough
Pittsburg Federals
Barney Dreyfuss
National League
National
Simon
Dreyfuss
Outlaws
Windy City
Chicago
Federal
Pittsburgers
Camnitz
Braves Pitcher Weighs Federal Offer Over Boston Contract
Mordecai Brown, manager of the St. Louis club in the Federal league, came to Lowell to interview George Tyler of the Boston Nationals. Tyler said he was dissatisfied with Boston’s terms but had not signed with the Federal league yet and would decide in a few days.
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Mordecah Brown
St. Louis
George Tyler
Boston Nationals
Tyler
Boston
Brown
Hartzell Denies Federal League Negotiations
Roy Hartzell of the New York American league club denied reports that he opened talks with Federal league president Gilmore. Hartzell’s Denver to Hot Springs letter dated Jan 24 confirms acceptance of terms and intent to sign and report Feb 15. He thanks for the raise and wishes success to the club this year.
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Chicago
Roy Hartzell
Gilmore
Farrell
Hartzell
Denver
Col
Hot Springs
Ark
Cree Fielding Star Deliberates 5000 Annual Offer
Sunbury PA January 27 Birdie Cree of the New York American outfielder said the Pittsburg Federal League club offered him 5000 dollars a year for three years and would deposit half of that amount if he signs. Cree has not decided.
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Penn
Birdie
Cree
New York American
Pittsburg
Federal League
Southern Pines Chosen for Federals Spring Training
Baltimore report states Southern Pines North Carolina is selected as the spring training site for the local Federals. Manager Knabe plans a quick visit to finalize training arrangements.
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Baltimore
Southern Pines
N. C
Federals
Knabe
Boston Electric Car Club plans mass meeting
Gossip for motorists reports Baker presided at a Boston Electric Motor Car Club meeting in Thorn(d)ike Hotel. A campaign to boost electric car use was outlined and a mass meeting of all Boston electric car men is planned for February. George Berry praised the Boston Automobile Show set for March 7 to 14 at Mechanics Building. A joint meeting of legislative committees from Boston automobile clubs will meet at the Bay State Club to coordinate action on pending bills. Twombley light underslung car arrives soon with Maddocks promoting the Boston show. he is based at 175 Pleasant Street. Massachusetts has over 7000 registered motorcycles and the number grows.
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Electric Motor Car Club of
Boston
Thorndike
George Berry
Chester S. Campbell
Mechanics’ Building
Automobile Clubs
Bay State Club
Hotel Lenox
H. Ross Maddocks
Mr. Maddocks
Pleasant Street
Tigers Wrestling Dates Announced in Princeton Schedule
Princeton New Jersey January 27 The Princeton wrestling schedule released by manager J L D Painter includes February 18 Lafayette at Easton February 28 Cornell at Princeton March 7 Pennsylvania at Princeton March 14 Columbia at Princeton March 20 Yale at New Haven March 27 28 Intercollegiates at Pennsylvania A planned meet with Brown was dropped due to complications
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Lafayette
Easton
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Pennsylvania
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Yale
New Haven
Brown University
Stele and Perritt Sign With St. Louis Nationals
Bill Steele and Rol Perritt pitchers submitted their signed contracts to join the St. Louis Nationals for the 1914 season.
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ST. Louis
Bill Steele
Rol Perritt
St. Louis Nationals
USTA Peewee Entries Open for American Games
Notice urging immediate entry for peewee competition closes soon. Readers are reminded to mail their forms at once to secure a place in the American games.
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Peewee Sun
Hutchins Repeats Victory in Massachusetts Squash Tourney
Hutchins wins again in the annual Massachusetts Squash Racquet Association individual championship. Two first round matches and five second round matches were played yesterday at the B A A courts as the state tournament progressed.
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Massachusetts Squash Racquet Association
Notable Tennis Delivers Close Matches At Club Championship
Constantine Hutchins leads B A A entrants into third round as Norman Cabot and H Plimpton from Tennis and Racquet Club stage tough wins. Bartlett and Frothingham push long rallies, Greenough edges Gidney, Townsend and Cabot win in straight sets.
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Constantine Hutchins
Norman Cabot
H. Plimpton
HH. V. Greenough
Harvard
T. S. Blumer
R. D. Townsend
Cabot
R. L. Agassiz
Channing Frothingham
Matthew Bartlett
Bartlett
Plimpton
Monroe Hill
Hutchins
Hill
H. V. Greenough
Herb Gidney
G. W. Pratt
W. Monroe Hill
H. Pumpton
N. W. Cabot
Court Says Fitz Too Old for Boxing Returns
The New York Supreme Court denied Robert Fitzsimmons 51 and his bid to force the New York Athletics Commission to sanction boxing exhibitions in the state. Justice Seabury ruled the commission acted within its rights in barring his return to the ring.
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New York
Supreme Court
Robert Fitzsimmons
New York Athletics Commission
Fitzsimmons
Seabury
Officials Named for Irish American A A Pilgrim Sevens Game
Arena management chooses Ralph Winsor coach of Harvard and Boston Athletic Association sevens along with Junie Foster to date at the Irish American A A Pilgrim sevens game.
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Ralph Winsor
Harvard
Boston Athletic Association
Junie Foster
Pilgrim
Harvard Freshmen Track Trials Boost Fast Times
Harvard coach Pooch Donovan held time trials for freshmen on the 130 yard track. All three laps in 49 seconds or faster. Tower and Abbott of the varsity also ran. Mahan sidelined 10 days with a muscle issue. Exeter and Yale loom in upcoming Irish-American meets as Harvard strengthens its relay squad.
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Eddie Mahan
Meanix
Fr. W. Capper
Mechanics’ Hall
Unicorn
Harvard
Mahan
Biddle
Bingham
Barron
Henry Minot
Los
Harvard Students Plan Indoor Cheer Section for Yale Hockey Clash
Harvard Athletic Association to reserve a central arena block for undergraduates to cheer the Crimson during the Yale hockey game on February 6. Over 1000 Harvard students expected, with captains from other varsity teams acting as cheerleaders.
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Boston
Crimson
Harvard Athletic Association
Yale
Cambridge
Red Sox Regulars Hold Off Ke Cooney Signing
James Ke Cooney, recruit infider of the Boston Red Sox, signs for terms offered by the Boston team. Most contracts thus far come from younger players eager for a chance in big league company.
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James KE. Cooney
Boston Red Sox
Boston
Boston Red Sox Players Face Returns in Fixed Budget
Forrest Cady and T Foster are among early signups as Boston contends with a roughly 100000 payroll after winning the 1912 World Series. Several stars delay deals hoping for Federal league offers, but management signals no extra raises amid financial caution.
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Forrest Cady
T Foster
Wovod
Carrigan
Wagner
Gardner
Boston Red Sox
Ganzel Fund Grows Amid Broad Support From New England
Charley Ganzel fund continues to rise with donations from multiple New England cities. A sample letter from Edwin W. Ingalls of Lynn Mass praises Ganzel as a national treasure on and off the field. Treasurer Herman Nickerson lists receipts including 1201.21 previously acknowledged and smaller gifts from Arthur H. Stiles Lynn 10.00 and Montague City friend 0.50 among others.
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Charley Ganzel
New England
Nickerson
Edwin W. Ingalls
Lynn
Mass
Herman Nickerson
Arthur H. Stiles
Montague City Friend
Ites
Wétal
Grandstands of Wood Are Barred
Building Commissioner McKelvey announced he would not permit wooden temporary grandstands at Handlans Park in St Louis. The Federal league club proposed a concrete base steel frame with wooden top for 1914, but a fireproof structure was demanded. The case likely moves to the Board of Appeals within days.
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ST. Louis
McKelvey
Handlans Park
Federal League
J. A. Steinenger
Federals
Board of Appeals
Evers Signs Leach Pierce and Phelan
Chicago National club manager John Evers returns from Tampa with signed contracts from Tom Leach George Pierce and Arthur Phelan Phelan and Pierce sign for three years and Leach for one per club president Murphy
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Chicago
John Evers
Chicago National Club
Tampa
Tom Leach
George Pierce
Arthur Phelan
Phelan
Pierce
Leach
Murphy
Browne Nichols to Have Crew Again After Five-Year Hiatus
Browne & Nichols school will be represented by a crew this year marking a return to rowing after five years. The school joined the Schoolboy Rowing Association two years ago but did not field a crew in the last two seasons. Candidates will report soon for work on rowing machines as a manager is to be appointed shortly.
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Browne & Nichols
Matty McGreevy Plans Early Camp Work for Return
In a 1914 interview Matty McGreevy outlines his plan to train with the first flight of recruits in Marlin Texas, aiming to surpass Cy Young's longevity record with the Giants. He reflects on vaudeville and insurance stints, the rigors of the road, and his resolve to focus on baseball. He notes McGraw’s letter directing him to evaluate young pitchers and prepare for the season in February.
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Los Angeles
Marlin
Tex
Lette
McGraw
Nagasaki
Kinsella
Mac
Matty
Seattle
Dick’ Kinsella
Fraternity Withdraws Order In Minor League Pact Talks
The Baseball Players' Fraternity withdrew its order prohibiting members from signing minor league contracts after reaching a satisfactory agreement with major minor leagues. President David L. Fultz said talks with Barrow Chivington and Judge Kavanaugh confirmed a shared understanding of the Cincinnati side agreement clause and that signed players will be subject to the new terms.
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New York
Baseball Players’ Fraternity
National Association
David L. Fultz
Barrow
Chivington
American Association
Kavanaugh
Southern Association
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