Harmony push by 1916 Republican Club faces party rifts
The 1916 Republican Club publishes a statement signed by Brundage Bennett Smulski Day Grant Hill McCulloch Otis Hamlin Raymer urging reconciliation. It criticizes leadership quarrels and notes Deneen and Lorimer as past factors while stressing the party belongs to all Republicans. Separately, the government closes its case in a sanitary district water diversion suit as trial set for April 27. Baseball home dates list Chicago White Sox games at Park, North Clark and Addison Streets from April to October with numerous opponents and venues.
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Edward J. Brundage
Frank I. Bennett
John F. Smulski
Clyde L. Day
W. A. Grant
John W. Hill
Chas
A. McCulloch
Ralph C. Otis
Frank Hamlin
Walter J. Raymer
Nineteen Sixteen Club
Republican Party of
Illinois
Deneen
Lorimer
Sanitary District
Wilkerson
Detroit
Mich
Albert L. Hopkins
Alfred Austrian
Landis
Lake Michigan
Secretary of War
Only 18 of 150 Recruits Made Major League Lineups
Across 16 big league clubs only 18 players from about 150 tried out this season have become regulars. Tigers boast Veach, McKee, and Davis as successful recruits. Naps, St. Louis, White Sox, Yankees, Red Sox, Phillies, and Nationals all show scattered successes. Also notes New York Demaree and Boston Maranville among NL picks. field positions and potential lineups discussed. Many players declined Federal league offers, including ONeill Johnston Lelivelt and Chapman.
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Tigers
Bobby Veach
Ray McKee
George Davis
Tiger
Naps
Chapman
Louis
Leverenz
Agnew
White Sox
Ray Schalk
Comiskey
Red” Russell
New York Yanks
Red Sox
Boston
Philadelphia
Schang
Shawkey
E. Murphy
Washington
Joe Boehling
Cleveland
O'Neill
Johnston
Lelivelt
Career of Rixey the Crack Philly Pitcher
Eppa Rixey Jr a Philadelphia Nationals pitcher born May 3 1891 in Culpeper Virginia rose from Jefferson school Charlottesville and the University of Virginia where he was a mainstay for three seasons. Umpire Rigler then coach mentored him guiding his rise to the Phillies after college and he quickly challenged NL hitters.
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Eppa Rixey, Jr
Philadelphia Nationals
Culpeper
Jefferson School
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Virginia
Rigler
Rixey
Eppa
Phillies
Umpire integrity key to success and fairness in sports
The piece argues that an umpire’s success hinges on integrity and calm discipline. It cites historians and players like Billy Evans and Connolly, notes on controversy in the 1910 Giants–Americans game, and reflects on Waterbury’s polo team rebuilding and Denver club sale rumors amid denials.
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William Kiem
Johnson
Les
Connolly
Athletics
Strunk
Billy Evans
Giants
New York Americans
Jack Knight
McCarey Plans Two New Boxing Championship Belts
Los Angeles promoter T. J. McCarey will award two winter championship belts. One belt will go to the middleweight champion from the Gibbons versus Clabby bout, while the other belts the welterweight title after an elimination contest. James McGill keeps control of the Denver club and names a new manager to replace Jack Hendricks.
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McGill
Denver
James McGill
Indianapolis
A. A
Jack Hendricks
Hoosier
Jack Coffey
Grizzlies
Baseball Notes on Managers and Players Across Leagues
Manager Dooin plans four catchers this season plus himself. Cady refuses a $12,500 Fed offer while Konetehy notes long hits can reach third. Gessler mocked enforced silence, Moran faces tougher NL umpiring life. Gilmore’s $15,000 Fed salary noted. Den ver star Grover Gilmore signs with Kansas City Feds. Redland field gets new canvas cover. Olson of the Naps seeks medals. Joe Jackson stays with the Naps per pay parity with Cobb. Essick hopes to pitch if fit. Sheckard to be playing manager with sharp plate discipline expected. Corhan shines for Seals after beaning. Cashion to make good with Senators. Amateurs may turn pro again. Anson and Dalton linked with Rob inson. Yankees boast strongest outfield under Chance with Gilhooley Walsh Holden hitting around .350 at Grand American prep. Grand American slated September 7 at Dayton. Terre Haute trades Red Farrell and Spencer to San Antonio for Rogers. Cadillac’s Miller to Mooney in Michigan-Texas exchanges. Gabby Street’s catch from Washington Monument allegedly fast at 2.89 miles per minute.
Athletics at Panama-Pacific Exposition in 1915
Director James E. Sullivan announced tentative plans for the Panama-Pacific exposition in San Francisco in 1915. The schedule spans February 20 to December 4 with 80 plus events across sports. national and state championships open to scholastic, collegiate and A A U athletes.
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San Francisco
James E. Sullivan
Governing Athletic and Sporting Association
California
Sullivan
Fair Grounds
Pirates star Henry Mowrey a versatile third baseman
Henry Mowrey born March 24, 1883 in Chambersburg Pa. rose from Tri-State league stints with Williamsport Johnstown to Savannah and Baltimore before appearing for Cincinnati and St Louis prior to his tenure with Pittsburgh. Known for fielding and hustle, he never again batted in the 800s after his rookie year.
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Henry M
Mike) Mowrey
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chambersburg
Chester
Williamsport
Johnstown
Savannah
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Mike
Reds
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Mowrey
One Year Term for Chicago Mayor Urged by Citizen Voices
A column argues for a one year mayoral term in Chicago, criticizing graft and long terms. It cites false registration penalties, hostile city officials, and water meter lobbyists pushing readers to back shorter terms to curb aristocracy and wasteful elections. The Koenigs and aliases are noted as at risk amid calls for reform.
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Koenigs
Owens
Chicago
Mayor Extends Term to One Year
The city council votes to shorten the mayor's term to one year, citing budget constraints and transition planning. City officials say the change will streamline governance and allow a fresh election cycle next year.
Sanitary District invites bids for Rice and Lincoln Substation work
The Sanitary District of Chicago seeks sealed proposals for alterations additions and electrical equipment at the Rice and Lincoln Street Substation Chicago corner Rice and Lincoln streets bids due April 23 1914 at 12 noon standard time public opening by Board of Trustees. Divisions A and B cover electrical plumbing and sewerage work. Plans cost 5.00 refundable if returned in good condition within ten days after bid opening. Rights reserved to reject any or all bids. Chicago April 11 1914.
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Lincoln Streets
Sanitary District of
Chicago
South
Michigan Avenue
Board of Trustees
Sanitary District
Lincoln Street
Thomas A. Smyth
John McGillen
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