Fire First Guns in Baseball War
Chicago and Brooklyn prepare to launch a new league led by Fighting Jim. Manager Tinker plans to sign a second baseman and an outfielder from the National League, with top pitchers Russell and Alexander possibly joining. President Gilmore discussed peace talks with American League president Johnson but suggested involving the National Commission.
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Shreveport
Chicago
Brooklyn
Gilmore
Jim
Robert B. Ward
Walter Johnson
Christy Mathewson
Russell
White Sox
Alexander
Phillies
Tinker
Eague
Yllmore
Lexander
Ian Johnson
Amerian Ae
Chicago Automobile Ub
Johnson
Tener
National League
Ansen
Garry Herrmann
Cincinnati
National Commission
Indianapolis Federal roster lists Mayers and club staff
W H Watkins announced the 1914 roster for the Indianapolis Federal league club. The lineup includes manager William Phillips. pitchers Fred Falkenburg George Mullin Earl Mosely Jed Harter George Wasserling and Harry Billiard. catchers William Rariden George Texter. infielders M L Dolan D L Roney Carl Vandergrift James Esmond W D MecKechnie. outfield Everett Booe Ben Rauff D J Rousch Albert Shear Vincent Campbell and Al Kiser. two young players W H Warner J P Potts Joe Swetonic Berty Weeden. trainer Charles Huber.
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Indianapolis
Ind
W. H. Watkins
Indianapolis Federal League
Mayers
William Phillips
Fred Falkenburg
Cleveland Americans
George Mullin
Detroit Americans
Earl Mosely
Boston Red Sox
Jed Harter
Three I
George Wasserling
Harry Billiard
Indianapolis Federals
William Rariden
Boston Nationals
George Texter
M. L. Dolan
D. L. Roney
Cleveland Federals
Carl Vandergrift
James Esmond
Cincinnati Nationals
W. D. MecKechnie
Pittsburg Nationals
Everett Booe
Ben Rauff
New York Americans
D. J. Rousch
Chicago Americans
Albert Shear
Brooklyn Nationals
Vincent Campbell
al Kiser
W.H. Warner
Alamo
Tenn
J. P. Potts
Cleveland
Joe Swetonic
Berty Weeden
Charles Huber
Federal League suit aims to stop Killifer from playing
Attorney I E Gates said the injunction complaint to prevent William Killifer from playing with the Philadelphia Nationals would be finished tomorrow and filed in United States District Court at Grand Rapids Michigan. A temporary restraining order would be sought and bond posted if needed. Killifer is alleged to have signed with the Federal League club in Chicago and has not reported for duty.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ié. E. Gates
Federal League
William Killifer
Philadelphia Nationals
United States District Court
Grand Rapids
Mich
Killifer
Bond
Chicago
Gates
Beckt signed by Baltimore club as semi pro pitcher
Baltimore manager Otto Knabe announced the signing of Harry Beck of Millington Maryland as a semi pro pitcher for the Federal league club. Beck is described as a big right hander and joins the club today.
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Baltimore
Otto Knabe
Harry Beck
Millington, Md
Beck
Connery Expects to Seize Cubs Stock in Days
John T. Connery and associates bid for control of the Chicago National League club met only a slim gap with Taft's asking price. Connery announced on his return from New York that he plans to form a stock company to share control and serve as club president.
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Chicago
John T. Connery
Charles P. Taft
Connery
New York
Harvard Oarsmen Open Season On River
Harvard varsity crews finally rowed yesterday afternoon with three boats pushed from Weld Boat Club toward Cottage Farm bridge. Coach Wray observed and appeared pleased with the progress from indoor training as the crews navigated the widened channels aided by a launch.
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Harvard Varsity
Weld Boat Club
Cottage Farm Bridge
Wray
Varsity Rowing Team Opens Spring Tryout Under New Lineup
The varsity crew spent almost thirty minutes on the water as the first boat lineup was reshaped from last spring. Veterans Chandler, Harwood, and Captain Reynolds led the stroke, No. 4, and No. 3 positions while Murray, Gardner, Schall, H. and W. Middendorf joined from freshmen or prior crews. The crew performed well on the first outing and sped downstream in good form.
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Chandler
Harwood
Reynolds
Murray
Gardiner
Schall
W. Middendorf
Harvard Men In Training For Spring Hockey Season
Harvard varsity hockey begins spring practice at the Arena on Thursdays and Sundays to prepare for next season. Nine of the 13 Yale series players graduate in June, leaving Captain Claflin and Morgan B. Phillips as the lone returnees. Rookies from this year’s freshman team will bolster the lineup as the squad seeks strong opposition in workouts.
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Harvard
Crimson
St. Botolph Street
Yale
Claflin
Morgan B. Phillips
Hedlund Beaten In Run At Worcester Indoor Meet
In the Emmet Guards indoor track meet in Worcester on March 9, top distance runners faced defeats. Curran of the Emmets won the mile while Green of the B A A took the two mile, Hedlund of the Holy Cross club finishing seventh in the mile. The Holy Cross Worcester Technical relay edged Worcester Technical by a narrow margin after leading from the start.
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Worcester
New England
Emmet Guards
Armory
Curran
Emmets
Green
Hedlund
Holy Cross
Worcester Technical
Boston boxer Freddie Yelle Triumphs Over Kelley in Six-Round Bout
Freddie Yelle of Boston defeated Freddie Kelley of Philadelphia in an easy six round decision at the Olympia Athletic Club. Yelle used superior cleverness and power to secure the win in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Freddie Yelle
Boston
Freddie Kelley
Olympia A. C
Pittsburg's Tom McMahon Edges Porky Flynn in 10 Round Bout
Tom McMahon of Pittsburg narrowly defeated Dan Porky Flynn of Boston in a ten round boxing match in Troy New York. McMahon weighed 181 1 2 pounds while Flynn weighed 190 pounds.
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Troy
N. Y
Tom McMahon
Pittsburg
Dan
Porky) Flynn
Boston
McMahon
Flynn
Coffey Beats Levinsky in Madison Square Round Ten
Jim Coffey of Dublin defeated Battling Levinsky in ten rounds at Madison Square Garden to even their series. Coffey appeared markedly improved, delivering a stronger performance than in their previous meeting.
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New York
Jim Coffey
Dublin
Battling Levinsky
Madison Square
Coffey
Regulars Beat Gowdy's Outfit in Spring Exhibition
In Macon Georgia on March 9 the Regulars led by Fred Mitchell and Hank Gowdy defeated Gowdy's Outfit 3 to 1. Moose Whaling umpired, with Gilbert in left for Gowdy and Tyler on the mound for Mitchell. Highlights include Charley Schmidt’s long hits and a wild throw from Schmidt on a fielding play. The Cuban duo Villazon and Luque pitched for Mitchells against Gowdys. The two teams plan another game tomorrow as the routine session included batting and fielding practice.
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Macon
George Stallings
Fred Mitchell
Hank Gowdy
Georgia Sun
Mitchell
Gowdys
Moose
Letty
Tyler
Mitchells
Paul Strand
Luque
Villazon
Bill Sweeney
Charley Schmidt
Maranville
Johnny Evers
Schmidt
Johnny
Schmitty
Gowdy
Hank
Brogans
Joe Connolly
Joe
Gawdy
Strand
Octavia
Gonzales
Honduras
Little Luque
Scotty Murphy
Evers
Mitches
PO. A
Connelly
Sweeney
VE Sieeve
Schnitz
Deal
Collins
Pyle
Dugey
Gilbert
Pieler
Griffith
Ibo
Mann
Meee
Martin
P Peewee
Mitchel
Schultz
Laique
Bert
Whaling
Hempstead says Shafer may not retire from Giants
New York March President Hempstead of the New York National League club says he has not heard officially from Third Baseman Shafer about retirement. He notes newspaper reports but hopes Shafer will stay and calls him a brilliant player. Shafer signed a two year Giants contract last year.
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New York
Hempstead
Shafer
English High Schools Dominate With 9 0 Victory
English High School routed Hudson High School 9 to 0 at the Arena last night. The game featured a one sided attack as English High controlled play from start to finish.
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English High
Hudson High School
Roach Stars In English High Victory Over Hudson High
Mickey Roach scored seven goals and sparked English High as they rolled past Hudson High with a 9 to 0 win. Roach led the attack with fast dodges, accurate shooting, and smart passes, while Alberts and Gateby anchored the defense and Breen faced few shots.
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Mickey” Roach
Pilgrim A. A. Rover
Hudson
Alberts
Gateby
McDonald
Fen
Roach
Storey
Breen
English
Daley
Quincy
English High
Hudson High
PooWie
Higgins
Eeets Gessens
la France Road
Ruggles Mtorey
Woodward Alberts
P. Griffin
Boston Foglish High
Road
Fynan and Skilton
Crosby and Reddy
Vimers—Cook
Woodworth
Gately
Local Baseball Figures Face Booking Delays and Hockey Rivalry
The piece notes plans for a wrestling event in Paris and a New York show delayed by Mechanics' building unavailability. It mentions George Tuohey calling off a planned entertainment, Connie Mack and John McGraw facing similar issues, Jim Thorpe's progress under Giants leader, Brickley as a rising star, and a Sherbrooke Irish American hockey game at the Arena with promising Canadian hockey action.
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Heers
Paris
New York
George Tuohey
Connie Mack
Athletics
Johnny McGraw
Giants
Jim Thorpe
Mack
Brickley
Connie
Everett
Arena
Rumpus Over Salaries Names Speaker As Top Earner
In a recent brouhaha Tris Speaker is cited as the highest paid ballplayer in captivity, with debates on salaries for Matty and others. The piece also touches on a 10 mile road race by Cathedral Y M C A and asks about Willie Ritchie’s bout with Ad Wolgast, plus Harvard track times and records.
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Willie Ritchie
Ad Wolgast
Milwaukee
Ritchie
Wolgast
Matty
Speaker
Tris Speaker
Cathedral Y. M.C
Shamrock IV to Feature Hollow Mast and Center Board
Sir Thomas Eipton confirms Shamrock IV will have a hollow mast built under his supervision rather than by mast makers. He plans to construct two identical masts and notes the yacht will be a centre-board craft with a metal frame and mahogany skin.
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Thomas Eipton
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