Bill Bradley to Manage Toronto
Toronto officials moved to secure Scarboro Beach as the Federal League ground for next summer. Gilmore said Toronto is favored for geographical reasons, with Miller or Bill Bradley as the likely manager, though Bradley has a strong outside shot if he wants the job.
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Brooklyn
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Piamaren
Piamaren, Team, Has Been Men As the Probable Manager, Though It Is Aald Fiat
Bill” Bradley
Gainer of Detroit May Give Up Baseball
Detroit reports that Tigers first baseman Gainer threatens to quit baseball. In a home letter from Hikins West Virginia he says he may not return next season, preferring to stay out of baseball and into other work. He blames management for unclear contracts and notes poor treatment from Dan Fortune while defending his career.
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Det Gainer
Tiger
Hikins
W. Va
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Sas
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Sais
Asman
Gaier
Sam Crawford
George McFishy
Walter Pipp
Systom Overcoat Sale at Lyford Brothers
Lyford Brothers advertise a sale on overcoats priced at $16, available on East Side and West End Ena locations.
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Lyford Brothers
East Side
West Ena
National League Money Debate From Baseball War Comments
National League officials dispute Ban Johnsons claim of a bigger American League war impact. Secretary Foster argues the league earned money at gates in several cities, while noting overall higher costs, travel expenses, and doubled player pay since the war. He cites specific clubs and tours, including Washington, Cleveland, Chicago, Philadelphia, and the Athletics, as examples of financial strain.
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New York National League
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Monely
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Cleveland
Chicago
Philadelphia
Athletics
Joe Ohl
New York
John Smith
Tom Brown
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Baltimore
Kansas City
Limberger on Pirates Uniforms Causes Locker Mayhem
Sporting News reports a riotous prank at Exposition Park where Limburger cheese was smeared on Pirates players’ shirts, triggering chaos in the clubhouse as players, including Harry Smith, faced the stinky mischief. The culprit was Ritchey’s plan, with Clarke mediating and a tale of dummy patients in a Philadelphia hotel room adding odd humor to the episode.
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Claude Ritchey
Pittsburgh Pirates
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Clarke
Heinie
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Jjector
Tommy Leach
Gibson
Newark
Football star Elmer Oliphant toiled as fireman to pay way
Cincinnati January 1 Elmer Q Oliphant Purdue famed halfback son of a minister from Linton Indiana showed a serious side beyond football. To finance college he worked in a boiler shop as a fireman for forty six straight days, handling day and night shifts and putting in eighteen to nineteen hours daily, demonstrating his resolve and fueling his gridiron success.
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Harvard Beaten by Syracuse at Hockey
Syracuse Hockey club won 2 to 1 over Harvard at the Arena after last Saturday's defeat, with Burt Shea's stick handling credited for the Syracuse win. Harvard goalkeeper Washburne starred in the scoreless first half and Charley Brick Jay sparked crowd reaction.
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Washburne
Laberge
Jim Cree
Charley
Surefoot Brick Jey
Max Carey and Hendrix Sign With Baltimore Federal Club
A Federal League official claims star outfielder Max Carey and pitcher Claude Hendrix have signed with the Baltimore Federal League franchise. The official, citing Wed Hanlon, says the Baltimore club will feature at least five major league players on its roster at season start. Reports also link Enabe signing with Baltimore, with a manager selection to follow shortly.
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Max Carey
Baltimore
New York
Claude Hendrix
Pirates
Enabe
Dooin to Appear in New Haven Vaudeville Show
Charles Dooin famed Philadelphia NL manager joins Dooin and McCool in a vaudeville act at Poli's in New Haven next week. The program titled The Player and His Dad, or Baseball in Ireland, blends singing and comedy with Dooin's known fame as a catcher and hitter. The limited engagement highlights a crossover from baseball prominence to stage entertainer.
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Poli's
New Haven
Charles Dooin
Philadelphia
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McCool
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Charlie Dooin
Baseball News
Ireland
Blink McCloskey Triumphs In Paris Boxing Match
Blink McCloskey defeated Moreaun in Paris in ten rounds and became among the first American boxers to invade France. He knocked out four Frenchmen in one night for 250 dollars and later fought in Tunis and Barcelona, returning to hospital, with other notable bouts recorded. 1912 Dave Smith won on foul from Jack Lester in Sydney after a 14 round bout.
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Moreaun
Paris
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France
North Africa
Tunis
Spain
Blink
Barcelona
Dave Smith
Jack Lester
Sydney
First Fire of 1914 Sparks Minor Damage at Market
A fire in the meat market at 333 Benham Avenue adjoining a house occupied by Gito Cotone ignited at 12 13 this morning prompting an alarm from box 343 Pequonnock and Coleman streets. The blaze, the first of 1914, caused minor damage and its cause is not known.
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Gito
Cotone
Pequonnock
Coleman Streets
Tinker sales may make big fight in National League
A $15,000 sale of Joe Tinker to Brooklyn sparks a possible league conflict over whether he can play elsewhere. Brooklyn and Cincinnati dispute how the deal stands, while Herrmann says the sale is absolute and Cincinnati remains protected by three signed agreements and the Brooklyn payment. If Tinker moves to the Federal League, new developments could follow for both clubs.
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National League
Ebbets
Brooklyn
Herrmann
Cincinnati
Joe Tinker
Tinker
Reds
Red Men Bowlers Defeat Outlaw Five at Stratford Alleys
Red Men beat the Outlaws three straight to climb to fourth place. Harry Hull rolled a 300 for the Red Men, two pins behind the league record. Friday pits the No Names against the Nongarels with Stark and Bennetto leading their teams.
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Outlaw
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Porter
Roberts
McDonald
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Smith
Anderson
F. Porter
Wilcoxson
Wood
Lane
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Bannetto
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No Names
Practical Speaking by Extension at the YMCA
The educational department adds a 15 week public and extemporaneous speaking course to spring evening study offerings. George M. MacDonald will teach, applying practical work and personal platform practice with critique rather than lectures. First session Friday January 9. Free pass available from the educational secretary.
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Columbia, University
Store Hours Revised For Principal Departments
All department and dry goods stores closed today. Starting tomorrow principal stores open at 9:30 and close at 6 every night, except Saturday when closing is 9. Clothing and furnishing stores open at 8 and close at 6, except Saturday when closing is 10. Some people claim Jan 1 is proper to swear safe on churchgoing.
Giants and White Sox draw big crowds in old Japan
Tokio and Yokohama papers describe the Giants and White Sox two day visit as a financial and sporting success. Attendance for the three games totaled 18,000 with Kiel University field filled and many standing. Admission reached three yen, about $1.60. Sunday morning game drew 7,000 at the kauwan, despite chilly weather.
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Tokio Times
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Pop Foster Declares Try One More Season In Baseball
Veteran New Haven outfielder Pop Foster says he will give baseball one more crack before retiring. He plans to pursue a medical degree while staying at Mercers Prep in Pennsylvania and may return to New Haven if Jerry Connell wants him. The piece also notes various league moves, manager rumors, and upcoming bouts in boxing, with mentions of teams and players across the Eastern League and major associations.
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Pop Foster
Pop
Joe Simone
New Haven
Mercerspurge Academy
Pennsylvania
Foster
Jerry Connell
New Haven Plans Trust to Seize Boston and Maine Shares
New Haven directors proposed a voluntary trust scheme with Boston Railroad Holding Co to control Boston and Maine stock via trustees approved by the Attorney General and Massachusetts authorities. The plan aims to preserve value while avoiding forced sale, with a self perpetuating board and eventual stock liquidation to NH stockholders.
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Federal Department of Justice
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Department of Justice
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Newen
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Bi Railroad Holding Company
Connie Mack Confident Ahead of 1914 Athletics
Philadelphia January 1 Connie Mack manager of the Athletics expresses confidence for the coming season. He disagrees with America League president Ms Johnson who warned 1916 would be disastrous. Mack insists the Athletics can contend, noting a strengthened lineup and renewed fan interest as the club aims to improve on last year’s finish.
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Connie Mast
Desuie Athletic
Ms Johnson
Master Cole
Dewees
Xer Mack
Lask
Beeamar
Gunboat Smith Favored To Beat Big Pelky Today
In San Francisco experts expect Gunboat Smith to defeat Arthur Pelky in their bout this afternoon. Bookmakers lowered the odds from 10 to 1 to 7 as Smiths camp argues Pelky concedes a weight advantage of about 265 pounds. The card also recalls Brandsen over McCarty and Flynn loss, with weather described as overcast.
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Big Pelky
San Francisco
Jani—Preeins
Gunboas Smt
Arthur Pelky
Brailf
Cee Waa
Contizane Sor
Brandsen Publiq Pritam
Ilmther McCarty
Tures
Jim Flynn
Fragmentary boxing note with gloved attack claim
A torn line of text describes a boxing incident where a fighter used a gloved iron bar and a bell in the glove, with references to a W F punch and a protest by Dally Mall and DLoard-Northcliffe. The passage is unclear and fragmentary but centers on a violent altercation at a bout and ensuing reactions.
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Etie
Pel
Killéa
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