Ban Johnson in Favor of Warfare
In a sensational statement Ban Johnson, president of the American League, urged a baseball war to save the game and welcomed a Federal League challenge. He called for upheaval, predicted purification through conflict, and said a fight is necessary though club owners resist. Weehman and Gilmore in New York discuss backing a new Federal team with a wealthy sponsor.
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Chicago
Ban Johnson
American League
Johnson
Lesges
Eay
New York
Weechman
Greckstone Hotel
Walker
Gilmore
Old Washington Park
Gotham
White Sox pitcher taunts Germany Schaefer at first base
Doc White former White Sox pitcher tells a vaudeville story about Germany Schaefer of the Nationals. During a Washington game he tried to keep Schaefer close to first. A colored fan shouted Massa Schaefer, you’d better stay near that base, you seem unfamiliar with it.
Indiana Democrats Prepare to Fight Taggart
At a late night meeting the independent Democrats of Indiana rallied to challenge Taggart and to oppose the regular Democratic organization aligned with Wilson and Bryan. The session, reported from Indianapolis, reflected ongoing factional battles within the state party.
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Indianapolis
Wilson and Bryan
Thomas & Tuerart
Democratic National
McAuliffe Seen Favorite In South End Boxing Card
South End A C hosts a 34 round boxing exhibition with ten rounds for the McAuliffe Walsh main event. Teddy Hubba faces Ah Chung in a ten round semi final while Red Allen meets Kid Palmer in the third bout and Kid Johnson tangles with Young Perrone in the four round opener. The public is urged to attend as tickets sell rapidly and a large crowd is expected.
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Eagies
South End
A. C
Young McAuliffe
Jimmy Walsh
Boston
McAuliffe
Walsh
Teddy Hubba
Pittsburgh Bearcat
Ah Chung
Hubba
Pittsburgh
Red Allen
Kid Palmer
Kid Johnson
Young Perrone
Fitzsimmons Banned From New York Ring by State Commission
New York State Athletic Commission ruled ex champion Bob Fitzsimmons cannot box at any club in the state. After a two hour hearing and physician brief, the commission cited diminished stamina and repeated prior rulings against other comeback attempts. Fitzsimmons had challenged current heavyweights including Soldier Kearns in a Madison Square Garden bout.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
New York
Ate Athletics Commission
Fitzsimmons
Gus. Ruhlin
Comeck
Peter Maher
Regent
Madison Co
Soldier Kearns
Brooklyn
Fighting Joe Hyland Defeats Frankie Madden in New York Bout
Hyland out boxed Madden over ten rounds at Atlantic Garden A C New York winning five rounds to Madden two in a rhythm filled by heavy blows. Hyland controlled the action as the better ring general by repeatedly outracing Madden and turning back rallies in the second and fifth rounds.
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Joe Hyland
Frankie Madden
Atlantic Garden A. C
New York
Bowery
Madden
Hyland
Ice forming on Norfolk lakes as fishing picks up
Norfolk reports eight inches of ice on smaller ponds and safer conditions on larger lakes after recent cold snaps. Local crews ready icehouses as preparations begin.
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Norfolk
Miller Named as Probable Pittsburg Federal Star
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Jack Miller former Billsburgh first baseman is likely to join the Pittsburg Federal League club next season. Miller has submitted terms to league officials after a prior trade to St Louis with Robinson and others. Brooklyn shortstop Bob Fisher recently released to Toronto awaits a signed contract expected Thursday. A Chicago meeting last Saturday set managers for Chicago and St Louis, Joe Tinker and Mordecai Brown.
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Pittsburgh
Penn
Chicago
Joe Tinker
Mordecai Brown
St. Louis
Bob” Fisher
Brooklyn
Toronto
Fisher
Jack
Miller
Billsburgh
Pittsburg
Robinson
Wilson
Butler
Dolan
Kenetchy
Harmon
Mowry
Federal League
Yale Hopeful Coach Hinkey Shapes Next Season
Yale football coach Frank Hinkey discusses strategies to improve scoring after a lean season. He favors a fast forward pass and the end run from kick formations, arguing these plays can yield touchdowns and reshape Yale’s offense next year. He notes Yale’s line and center play as key challenges.
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Frank Higkey
Yale
Eleven
Hinkey
Princeton
Notre Dame
Harvard
Bridgeport High Promises New Year Showdown With Springfield
Bridgeport High School travels to Springfield tomorrow to face Springfield High, aiming to end the visitors’ undefeated run. The Bay State squad rides a long winning streak into the 7:30 p.m. game at Technical High on Elliot Street. A 2:15 p.m. prelim follows a 13:18 departure.
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Bridgeport High School
Springfield
Springfield High
Park City
Technical High School
Elliot Street
New Haven
Elm City
Bridgeport
Banks
Garry challenges Whalen over Meriden release promise
Garry, a former Meriden outfielder, claims Joe Whalen promised his release if the club was sold. Whalen denies the pledge and Garry remains on the reserve list as the Meriden owners consider moving the franchise to North Adams Massachusetts. Other notes include Dudley Thompson joining New Haven and Pulliam J Lippincott skipping next season due to study. The Yale crew setback and NCAA amateur rules are also touched.
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Waener
Garry
Meriden
Astern Association
Joe
Whalen
Meridén
Whalén
Halen
Rourke
Scinski
Scinski Brothers
Meriden Baseball
North Adams, Maas
North Adams
Yale
Pulliam J_ Lippincott
Smith Stars in Ribbon Victory Over Norwalk
George Smith of Stamford starred for the Blue Ribbons in a 61 to 25 win over Norwalk at Colonial Hall. Smith scored 11 goals, aided by Stow and Morrison as guards Snyder and Della Valle held Norwalk, with Hurley adding points in the second half.
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Bridgeport - Baseball
Norwalk
Snyder
Bobby Stow
Harvey ‘Rus‘sel
Waener
George Smith
Stamford
Colonial Hall
Blue Ribbons
Norwalk Five
Smith
Danbury
Leavy
Genari
Cahily
Bob Stow
Jim Morrison
Morrison
Stow
Emil Della Valle
Pat Hurley
Pat
Rambler
Hurley
Valentine
Stewart Lg
Godfrey Morrison
Cahill Smith
Genari Snyder
Jeff
Valentine Della Valle
DeHara Goats
DeHa Velie
Cahill
Godfrey
al Burdick
Wage Increase Is Their Gift For 1914
More than 20 000 building trades workers in New York will get higher pay in the new year. About 12 000 bricklayers will rise from 5 60 to 6 a day while 5 500 stone setters share the same raise. 3 000 composition roofers gain to 3 50 and 3 000 electrical workers move to 4 80 a day.
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New York
Building Trades Employers’ Association
Orator's Age Has Not Passed Never Will Pass
The speaker urges sustained power of spoken word over print. He cites two key public speaking requirements: knowledge and earnestness, plus mastery of the subject from all sides. He argues orators influence audiences and that the orator's age will never pass.
Giants Declare Men Can Desert Federal League Threat
John Foster secretary of the New York Giants warns players against using the Federal League to press for higher salaries. He argues the reserve clause stands in law and cites court decisions on options and postcontract pay. He notes major league contracts pay 75 percent salary during the season and 25 percent for a one year option.
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John Foster
New York Giants
Foster
Federals
Giant
Detroit Backstop McKee’s Arm Repaired by Reese
Ray McKee, Detroit backstop and 1913 AL sensation, had elbow pain and throwing trouble. Bone setter Reese in Youngstown corrected a displaced shoulder ligament, restoring McKee’s arm. McKee spends winter in Springfield earning pin money and entertaining fans with stories of Reese.
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Detroit
Mich
Ray
Hed) McKee
McKee
Hughie Jennings
Reese
Youngstown
Red
Hockey Season Rises in Canada and United States
Canadian hockey seasons unfold with the National Hockey Association and Pacific Coast Hockey Association launching schedules through March. New York Boston and other cities increase amateur and professional play while Ottawa and Princeton figure in early international hopes for a North American league.
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Dominion
Canada
National Hockey Association
Pacific Coast Hockey Association
Vancouver
New Westminster
Ontario Patcency, Association
United States
New York
Boston
Cleveland
Princeton
Percy Lésair
Ottawa N. H. A
Ottawa
Buffalo
Detroit
Syracuse
Lesueur
Four Baggers On Holiday Dates Noted In Baseball
Gerry Cravath of the Phillies and Harry Hooper of the Red Sox are highlighted as major league players who hit four-baggers on Memorial and Independence Days. Hooper belts two homers on May 30 and one on July 4, with further holiday feats cited. Cravath hits for the cycle at times and homers off Art Fromme and Tick Rudolph on holiday dates. The piece also notes notable birthday and holiday-born players connected to these dates, including George Mullin and Jack Warhop.
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Gerry Cravath
Phillies
Harry Hooper
Hed Sox
Republic
Hooper
Nationale
Bostonian
Bob Groom
Walter Johson
Hay Collins
Idaho
Eddie Plank
Cravath
Art Fromme
Giants
Polo Grounds
Ttck
Rudolph
Braves
Broad and
Huntingdon Streets
Gasvy
Homer Tetee
Gears Mullin
National Commission
George
Browns
Jack Warhop
Yankees
Rube Oldring
The
Athletica
Bowee
Amos Rusie
Johnson
St Louis boxing shows struggle with club support
In St Louis a recent big boxing card was canceled for light attendance. The piece argues that even large cities like St Louis or Milwaukee can support only a couple of active clubs, with Milwaukee now seeing four tries but few profits. The trend mirrors New York, with stability likely at two or three major clubs.
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ST. Lou's
St Louis
St. Coke
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Milwwekee
Colm
New York
TO DAY IN PUGILISTIC ANNOTS 1898
Box history notes Terry McGovern early career highlight stopping Ane Tin Rice in 14 rounds at Brockies. It recalls his first pro bout with Harry Forbes and bantam title win. Also mentions Palmer Dixon Cobbled era clashes and 1903 Blackburn Sullivan 15 rounds Chelsea. Danny Webster born 1885 Canterbury England.
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Terry McGovern
Anetin Rice
Brockies
Terry
Harry Forbes
Ife
America
Pédlar
Palmer
América
George Dixon
McGovern
Dixon
Young Corbett
Jack Blackburn
Mike
Twin
Lyford Brothers Custom Overcoat Label Impacts Trade
A fragment shows the label reading Lyford Brothers at 6 East Side and Wert Bet, indicating a custom overcoat business or trade marking. The snippet hints at a shop identity and location, suggesting local retail activity.
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Lyford Brothers
East Side
Wert
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