Organized Ball Has an Inning In Major League Signings
Chicago January 30 Organized baseball moved a step forward today as Jimmy Johnstone agreed to a Cubs contract while Jacques Gurnier and Russell Blackburn joined the Chicago Americans. Fed league figures sought, and O'Day helped finalize Johnston's deal. Nearby talks covered contracts and reserve clauses with lawyers predicting Supreme Court backing. Milton Stock inked a three year Giants deal as the New York Americans released Harry Walter and Cooney.
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Chicago
Federal League
Jimmy Johnstone
Pacific Coast
Cub
Jacques Gurnier
Russell Blackburn
Chicago Americans
Federals
le Roy Reeves
Tenet
Toole
Bell
United States
Supreme Court
Killifer
Chicago Federals
Awray
Philadelphia
Milton Stock
Giants
Stock
New York Americans
Harry Walter
Los Angeles
Cooney
Lincoln
Neb
Ebbetts says Brooklyn did not refuse Tinker's terms
Charles H Ebbetts president of the Brooklyn baseball club states the club negotiated with Tinker under a legally assigned contract from the Cincinnati club and finally agreed to his terms. He says the contract was registered January 27 with four days leeway and that Tinker has received it and is expected to play for Brooklyn.
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New York
Charles H. Ebbets
Brooklyn Baseball Club
Tinker
Ebbets
Mr. Tinker
Chicago Champion Club
Robinson
Brooklyn Club
Brooklyn
National League Lawyers Declare Reserve Clause Legal
A conference at the National League offices in New York discussed the legal status of the war with the Federal League. Attendees included Attorney General John C. Bell of Pennsylvania, Governor Tener’s personal counsel John C. Toole, NL president, John A. Heydler, and NL secretary.
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New York
National League
Organized Baseball
Federal League
John C. Bell
Pennsylvania
John K. Tener
John C. Toole
John A. Heydler
League
Naps Bolster Roster With Olson Knight Signings
Cleveland club officials announced several signings as January moves reshaped the roster. Ivan Olson, utility man, signed a contract with the Cleveland Naps after the Federals pursued him. Jack Knight, former New York American first baseman, joined the Naps. Wheeler Johnston was courted by the Federals and may move. Johnston traveled from Chattanooga to discuss terms. Willie Mitchell and Fred Carisch, both sought by the Federals, signed with Cleveland. Buddy Ryan was dispatched to Portland after threats to jump to the Federals if not allowed to play in Portland.
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Cleveland
Tvan Olson
Federals
Olson
Somers
Jack Knight
New York American
Naps
Wheeler Johnston
Johnston
Chattanooga
Tenn
Willie Mitchell
Fred Carisch
Buddy Ryan
Portland
Ore
Ryan
Toledo
Tinker Offered Brooklyn Pact. Chicago Federals Missed
A contract from the Brooklyn Nationals to Joseph Tinker offered him $2500 more annually than his Chicago Federals terms but arrived too late to change his decision. Tinker stated the offer met his original Brooklyn demands.
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Tinker
Brooklyn
Chicago
Joseph Tinker
Brooklyn Nationals
Chicago Federals
Ebbets
Malden High unveils tough 22 game baseball schedule
Malden High School releases a grueling 22 game season led by Manager Charles Memberson and Captain Carl Peterson. The Suburban league slate includes 16 league games with away trips totaling 12 percent and a closing clash versus Everett High, league champions last season.
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Malden High School
Charles Memberson
Carl Peterson
Lowell Textile
Everett High
Lowell
Lynn Classical
Wynn
Wentworth Institute
Malden
Melrose
A. m
English High
Everett
Somerville
Medford
St. John’s Prep
Danvers
Newton High
Newton
Rindge Tech Delivers Victory Over Somerville High
The Rindge Technical School defeated Somerville High 2 to 1 at the Boston Arena in a clean, hard fought hockey game. Kenney and Clark scored for Rindge with Cann assisting. Downing and White starred for Somerville, while Small made key saves. Time 20 minute halves.
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Rindge Technical School
Somerville High
Boston Arena
Somerville
Jim
Harry Robertson
Rindge
Downing
Kenney
Kelley
White
Small
Cann
Rindge Tech
H. Dann
seUcdtteatedevess
Cecrees Tet Er Tre Tsesep
Fiteh Small
Pete Ee G
H. Robertson
Clark
Fred Hoey
McKinnon
Cole and Williams
Ganzel Fund Receives Out‑of‑Town Gifts Tightening Support
Despite a lull in donations, new contributions arrive from out of town, keeping the Ganzel Fund active. Charley Ganzel sends thanks from Weymouth and notes a fresh $25 cash gift. Treasurer Herman Nickerson records totals of 1252.71 with donors including W. H. Sawtelle and Edward C. Patterson.
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Charley Ganzel
Charley
Nickerson
Weymouth
Charles W. Ganzel
Charles Ganzel
Herman Nickerson
Cathe
W. H. Sawtelle
Orange
Mass
Frank D. Conrad
Malden
Edward C. Patterson
New York
Eight Yankees Team Names Challenge Umpire Shortage
The article notes possible lack of players to form three leagues and mentions the need for umpires and new team names. It laments difficulty in creating eight distinct team names as eight teams, like one, resist simple naming.
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Chance
Yankees
Senators Start Early for Charlotteville Pitching Squad
The advance squad of the Senators under Jack Ryan will leave for Charlotteville February 26. The group will be all pitchers and includes Joe Engel Jim Shaw Dick Williams Harry Harper Paul Musser Jack Bentley Johnny Mumford and Herman Schwartz.
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Senators
Jack Ryan
Charlotteville
Joe Engel
Jim Shaw
Dick Williams
Harry Harper
Paul Musser
Jack Bentley
Johnny Mumford
Herman Schwartz
Tinker Plans Expanded Car Collection
Joe Tinker already owns a Packard and a Cole. He would add a White, Benz, Ford, Mitchell, and a Jackson to complete a notably varied garage.
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Joe Tinker
Massachusetts Police Baseball League Elects Officers Adds Teams
The league met at Chelsea headquarters naming officers and approving Station 18 Boston and Lawrence for membership. Eleven departments are represented including Quincy Newton Cambridge Somerville Everett Chelsea Revere Lowell Lawrence Station 13 Boston and Metropolitan Park with Haverhill likely to join before opening. Officers: President John J. Donovan Lowell. Vice Presidents William J. Kiley Newton Edward N. Isbister Chelsea. Secretary Edward F. Flanagan Lowell. Treasurer Charles A. Donovan Everett.
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Massachusetts Police Baseball League
Chelsea
Station
Boston
Lawrence
Quincy
Newton
Cambridge
Somerville
Everett
Revere
Lowell
Metropolitan Park
Haverhill
John J. Donovan
William J. Kiley
Edward N. Isbister
Edward F. Flanagan
Charles A. Donovan
Mechanics win in tank relay at Curtis Hall pool
Mechanics of the Mechanics Arts High School defeated English High 47 to 2 at Curtis Hall yesterday afternoon. Russell Dean led with two firsts in the 25 and 25 back swims, Eklund placed twice, and a new schoolboy relay record of 512-5 seconds was set by Pauli Tracy Eklund and Dean in the tank relay. Vogel won the fancy diving while Pugsley and Mulcahy dueled for distance.
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Russell Dean
Mechanic Arts High School
Mechanics
English High
Curtis Hall Tank
Dean
Eklund
McDonald
Vogel
Pugsley
Mulcahy
Sheppard
FE. H
Brooks
EK. I. S
H. S
BE. H. S
Hanley
Pauli
Pugsiey
M H. S
E. H
King
E. HH. S
Biddell
M. A H
Jewett
Pauli Tracy
Conte A ScoU Seeks Cuban Baseball Signings
Conte attracts Cuban star players for the Federal league, signaling wide appeal and salary offers. The article notes Conte’s drive to bring top talent from Cuba to bolster teams and expand league reach.
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Federal League
Conte
Tee
Gossip for Motorists in Paris and Local Auto News
Pedestrian safety is urged as traffic reforms trend in Paris and at home. Oakland reports a Monte Video race where an Oakland model won Class A and a Six-Sixty placed second amid rough roads. universities expand auto engineering courses. The Boston show opens in five weeks with growing Bay State Auto Association member rolls.
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William Fewell
Oakland
English High Wins Three Cornered Track Meet
English High School dominates Brookline and Medford at drill hall meet. Dugger Shelburne and Scott lead English High with multiple wins and top placements in sprints hurdles distance events and field events. Brookline and Medford show scattered strong finishes led by Dusossoit and Gus Youngberg with several runner up spots.
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English High
Brookline High
Medford High
English High School
Brookline
Medford
Dugger
Shelburne
Dusassoi
Sullivan
Hall
Dusossoit
McKenna
McAuley
Morrill
Shan
Scott
Shalv
Sandler
St. Couer
Niles
Price
Mitchell
Silk
Gus Youngberg
Zieman
Malento
McLellan
Newton
Dandrow
Robert [Gnico
Ignico
J. D. Sullivan
Tinglish High
Lally
Smith
Twiss
Not Worrying Over Tyler Jump The Boston Club
Boston fans fear Pitcher George Tyler may switch to the Federal league if terms are not met. Owner James E. Gaffney and manager Stallings resist paying inflated salaries, noting Tyler already earned a substantial raise. Tyler’s past seasons place him well below top lefties, arguing against high pricing.
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Boston
George Tyler
Federal League
Tyler
Braves
Federals
Mordecai Brown
Lowell
Mass
Walter Johnson
Joe Wood
James E. Gaffney
Gaffney
Wills
Stallings
Iddie Plank
Vean Gregg
Nap Rucker
Jost St. James
St. Louis
Miller Huggins
Maranville Aims for Sweetheart Union on One Payroll
Rabbit Maranville and fiancée Miss Shea of Springfield plan to be on the same payroll after the 2014 season. The piece notes the Federal league lure, possible moves for Tyler, and the impact on salaries as major leagues face a new round of pay disputes.
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Rabbit Maranville
Miss Shea
Springfield
Maranville
Irish Champion Pat Connolly Tops Wrestling Carnvial at Tuohey's
Greater Boston hosts a three match wrestling carnival with Pat Connolly facing Johanson the Norwegian. Irish, Polish and Bohemian groups pack the venue with large delegations to support Connolly Waldek Zbyszko and Lemle.
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Pat Connolly
Greater
Boston
Johanson
Tuohey
Mechanics’ Building
National Polish Alliance
Waldek Zbyszko
United Bohemian Clubs
Lemle
Long term contracts favored by owners as federal action looms
The article argues that major league owners prefer longer contracts, with expectations of federal involvement shaping labor talks. It notes signals from union leaders and possible regulatory scrutiny affecting negotiations. The piece highlights recent stance shifts and potential impacts on player salaries and free agency.
National Board Allows Players Claims on Bridgeport Move
Secretary John J. Farrell announces a decision allowing the claims of J. J. Boukes and J. J. Murphy against the Bridgeport club. The Meriden franchise and players in the Eastern Association are shifted to New Britain, Connecticut.
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Auburn
N. Y
John J. Farrell
National Board of Arbitration
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
National Board
J. J. Boukes
J. J. Murphy
Bridgeport
Meriden
Eastern Association
New Britain
Conn
Philadelphia Americans Sign Two Players Amid Contract News
January 30 report states Connie Mack received the signed contracts of Charles L. Boardman a Waterbury Conn pitcher and W Wiltie an outfielder from Beaumont Texas as updates in team building for the Philadelphia Americans.
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Philadelphia
Charles L. Boardman
Waterbury, Conn
W. Wiltie
Beaumont
Texas
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Americans
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