Trying Times for Managers
A 1914 column on how spring training decisions test managers like Connie Mack and John McGraw. It notes star recruits bounced to the minors, cites Joe Jackson, Jimmie Archer, Rob Russell, Ty Cobb, and reflects on managers missing or keeping talent, with emphasis on patience and keen observation.
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Jimmie Archer
Detroit
Jennings
Archer
Jimmie
James
Giants
Rob Russell
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
California
Russell
Callahan
Ty Cobb
Augusta
Cobb
Don Struthers
Anniston
Ala
Connie Mack
Mack
Jackson
McGraw
Mac
Dick Rudolph
Boston Nationals
Stallings
The
Wheeler Syndicate
Travers and Herreshoff Sail for English Amateur Championship
Jerome D. Travers the national amateur golf champion and Fred Herreshoff two time runner up depart New York aboard the Baltic for England to begin the early season matches toward the English amateur championship.
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New York
Jerome D. Travers
Fred Herreshoff
Baltic
England
Holden Signs with Yankees in Texas Contract Move
William Holden an outfielder claimed by the Pittsburg Federals signed late last night to play for the New York Americans in Houston Texas Warhop the Yankees pitcher also signed in the same agreement confirming a major league roster shift.
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Houston
Texas
William Holden
Pittsburg Federals
New York Americans
Warhop
Yankees Beat Huston In Gutsy Texas League Slugfest
The Houston league club defeated the New York American regulars 8 to 6 in a brisk game held in Houston Texas. The scoreline shows a tight confrontation with multiple lead changes and late inning scoring.
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Houston
Tex
Flouston
Texas
New York American
Tufts pitching staff strengthens for season start
Tufts expects its pitching corps to be the strength. Krepps, a left-hander, has overcome arm trouble with ongoing treatment and now shows speed and control in cage work as the team prepares for the season.
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Tufts
Krepps
Rain Holds Up Braves' Practice in Macon
In Macon Georgia on March 12 the Braves postponed their workout as Sweeney ends his tenure with a dramatic farewell at the station. He shakes his fist at manager George Stallings and curses him saying he will never forgive him for the decision.
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Macon
Sweeney
Braves
Bill
Manager Stallings
George Stallings
Bill Sweeney
Cubs
Jimmy Walsh
Walsh
Boxing bouts and amateur trials headlined by Baldwin Alger match
Arrangements for a 136 pound ten round bout between Matty Baldwin of Charlestown and George Alger of Cambridge set for the University A. C. opening tournament in Cambridge. Alger pursues Baldwin’s New England lightweight title as fans expect clever boxing. Also notes Quincy A. A. amateur tourney entries, and Mike Gibbons versus Gus Christie in Hudson. Cy Burns reflects on a Springfield loss to Franz Gerhardt and seeks a rematch with Gerhardt.
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Matty Baldwin
Charlestown
George Alger
Cambridge
University A. C
Baldwin
New England
Alger
Old South Building
Green Street
Burns
Springfield
Franz Gerhardt
Gerhardt
Jack Sheehan
Cyclone Burns
Baseball Signings and Local Sports Rumors Spotlight
The column surveys signings like Ray Collins with the Red Sox and Bill Sweeney with the Cubs plus Jim Walsh retiring to start a business. It notes Harvard and Yale indoor season form, predicts college championship prospects, and highlights upcoming B A A Marathon prep with potential favorites. It also praises Franz Gerhardt in a top New England wrestling bout.
Boxing News and Local Inquiries From The Ledger
The item mixes notes on Atlas A. A. opening in April with Johnny McGann’s planned opener and amateur boxing in New England March 28 at Mechanics' Building. It asks about Corbett or Titzsimmons in Maryland, attendance records in England and America, and hockey rules on time outs for broken sticks. It also mentions Noonan Reagan bout results and Langford birth year discrepancies.
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Johnny McGann
Atlas A. A
McGann
Mitt
New England
Mechanics’ Building
Jim Corbett
Bob Titzsimmons
Maryland
England
America
Crystal Palace
London
Aston Villa
Sunderland
Harvard Vale
Pilgrims
Piigtima
Noonan-Reagan
Salem
Reagan
Noonan
Boston Latin School
Nat
Vistic
Sam Langford
Weymouth
Nova Scotia
Cambridge
Rece
Langford
Tufts Baseball Weighs In New Pitching Talent
Harris adds weight and should handle longer outings this season. Three new pitchers Wescott Whittaker and Burrill vie for open rotation spots, all well conditioned with strong speed but less control than the veterans. Tufts benefitted from Coach Slattery and advice from Harry Martin Win Adams and Chippie Gaw as they prepare for the season.
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Rube Oldring
Ories
Rube i
Philadelphia
Jackson
Athletics
Cleveland
Colebnd Jackson
Naps
Harris
Wescott
Whittaker
Burrill
Dean Academy
Somerville High School
Tufts
Weymouth High
Nick’ Carter
Slattery
Harry Martin
Win" Adams
Chippie’ Gaw
Tech Matmen to Meet Yale
The Tech wrestling team travels to New Haven for a meet with Yale. Competing for Tech are Loo in 15 pounds, Captain Kelly at 125 pounds, Smythe Martin at 155 pounds, Treat at 145, Walters at 158, Leslie at 175, and Crowell in the heavyweight division.
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Tech
New Haven
The
Institute
Yale
Loo
Kelly
Smythe-Martin
Treat
Walters
Leslie
Crowell
Shubert Beats Morgan in 12 Rounds at Unity Club
Al Shubert of New Bedford defeated Joe Morgan of Manchester after 12 hard rounds to win the main event. Tony Lorenzo of Boston and Billy Brooks of Lowell fought to a six round draw. Larry Burns of North Andover beat Frankie Hanlon of South Boston.
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Lawrence
al Shubert
Fighting Bear Cat
New Bedford
Joe Morgan
Manchester
Unity Club
Tony Lorenzo
Boston
Billy Brooks
Lowell
Larry Burns
North Andover
Frankie Hanlon
South Boston
Boxing Clubs Stirring Again Across State Teams
Spring revival hits boxing in the state with Salem and Cambridge clubs forming and Atlas A A returning to life at the Arena in April. Organizers expect little opposition if events are well run and membership rules are strictly followed.
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Salem
Atlas A. A
Cambridge
Conny Mack and Salaries of Big League Stars
A witty note on the inflated salaries rumored for major league players and manager Connie Mack reflecting on what he paid for his champion team. The piece hints at contrast between sensational payoffs and Mack’s own payroll decisions.
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Connie Mack
Connie
Braves Preseason Plans Include Trip to Americus and Macon Games
A Braves training update notes a 26-man party for the Americus march 17 tilt against the Cleveland team, with 18 players and five reporters. The squad shifts to Macon for three practice dates March 18 19 21 and arranges games with Newark International League opponents.
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Stallings
Tyler
Hess
Perdue
Rudolph
Fred Mitchell
Gaffney
Gallatin
Maranville
Schultz
Dagey
Martin
Griffith
Evers
Gilbert
Collins
Cleveland American Association
Americus
Schmidt
Deal
Connolly
Mann
Hogg
Strand
Nickerson
Neary
Braves
Macon
Newark
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