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Newspaper

Chicago Eagle

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1912

Page

2

Hoppe Retains Balk Line Title in 18.2 Event

Willie Hoppe defeats Ora Morningstar 500 to 276 in the final game to clinch first place in the 18.2 balk-line billiards championship tourney with six wins and one loss. Slosson takes second with five wins and two losses. Morningstar and Yamada tie for third with four wins and two losses. Yamada wins the playoff to claim third.

Willie Hoppe Ora Morningstar Hoppe Slosson Morningstar Yamada

Political talk and ward politics in Chicago headlines

Illinois progressives align with Colonel Roosevelt in the upcoming General Assembly. Republicans plan a La Salle luncheon with limited invites to boost party strength. A new Eleventh Ward Democratic Young Men's Club forms with 650 members and lists ward officers. Critics warn cutting police stations harms public protection. Chicago demands telephone competition to lower high rates and improve service.

Illinois Roosevelt General Assembly Jones Harris House Charles G. Hutchinson Hotel la Salle Roy State Committee Chicago Republican National Committee

Mandot seeks rematch after Los Angeles fight with Rivers

Mandot the New Orleans fighter known as the French Baker Boy was clearly outpointed by Joe Rivers in a Los Angeles bout. Mandot is not satisfied and is now seeking a return battle. In their first clash Mandot was declared the victor.

Mandot New Orleans Joe Rivers Baker Boy Los Angeles Man Dot Little

Chance Sees Hofman Star For Pirates Next Season

Former Chicago Cubs manager Frank Chance writes that Artie Hofman will be a star with the Pittsburg Pirates next year. He criticizes President Murphy for allowed Hofman to be traded for Leach and Leifield in the Cole deal and predicts Hofman will bat over 800, run bases with old-time speed, and be the best fielder Pittsburg has had since Fred Clarke retired.

Chance Hofman Frank Chance Chicago Cubs Artie Hofman Pittsburg Pirates Murphy King Cole Leach Leifield Pittsburg Fred Clarke Frank Navin Ty Cobb George Stallings Beantown Norgren Dick Smith Springfield Scranton Arthur Devlin Giant Senators Coombs Plank White Milwaukee Kansas City Jap Barbeau Indianapolis Otto Williams Harry Steinfeldt Columbus American Association Clark GriMth Joe Engel Washington Navin John M. Ward Boston Charley Brickley Harvard New York Carl Crandall Otis Crandall Glanta Joe Wood Jack Hayden Loulaville Princeton United States Yankees Bermuda Eurely Mim Mutrie Granta Staten Island J. McGraw Rigler Connie Mack Cuba

Sculler Arnst to Become Farmer Near Sydney

Richard Arnst, ex champion professional sculler who ceded his title to Ernest Barry, plans to settle on land in Sydney. Purnan of Toronto, defeated by Barry, asserts no American continent sculler could beat Barry.

Arnst Richard Arnst Ernest Barry Sydney Purnan Toronto Barry

Trial for Jacinto Calvo in Waefington club next spring

The young Cuban outfielder Jacinto Calvo will be given a trial by the Waefington club next spring. In five at bats he faced Jack Coombs of the Athletics and collected three safeties. Many Athletics members predict a great future for him.

Jacinto Calvo Waefington Club Jack Coombs Athletics

Sox to Train in California Seven-Week Paso Robles Camp

Chicago White Sox president Charles A. Comiskey announced the club will train seven weeks in Paso Robles California. The team departs Chicago about February 20 and returns around April 10.

Sox California Charles A. Comiskey Paso Robles Cal Chicago

McBride Record Streak Highlights American League

McBride's good record as the lone AL shortstop to play every game last season stands out as he missed only three games across three seasons.

McBride Mcstride Washington

Baseball Rumors and Plans Spark 1913 Season Talk

A collage of baseball notes cites Ty Cobb contract talks, Three-I league opening April 24, and managers and players shifting teams. Arthur Devlin and Jap Barbeau moves crop up while minor leagues push salary limits and Cuba exhibitions loom.

Magnates Push Plan to Cap World Series Player Shares

Baseball magnates seek changes to world series receipts with a guaranteed per player payout. August Herrmann proposes $1000 to each winning team player and $750 to each losing team member, funded by reducing first four games’ share and reallocating 60 percent pool. Commission may cut its take from 10 to 5 percent, with the remainder split among all major league players. The move sparks talk of the Baseball Players Fraternity’s stance.

August Herrmann National Baseball Commission Herrmann National Commission Giants Red Sox

McCarthy Promising Pittsburg Player Becomes Yale Stadium Focal Point

McCarthy, a key Pittsburg second baseman, filled in for Miller and later yielded to Butler. Yale plans a new amphitheater stadium, 60 feet deep, seating 60 000 and expandable to 100 000, costing 700 000 with bonds funding. Public can buy face value bonds, enabling two tickets per game for fifteen years.

Yale America Yale Field

Training Dates for Reds Announced for 1911 Season

The Cincinnati Reds plan a spring training start traveling March 4 from Cincinnati to French Lick Springs, then remaining in Mobile until March 26 before returning to Redland. They schedule games against the New York Americans March 29–31, Boston Americans April 4–6, and Detroit Americans April 7–9, opening the regular season April 10. Eleven Champions Off the List. The Athletics roster overhaul removes several players including catchers Livingston and Donahue, pitchers Morgan Krause Dygert and Atkins, infielders Davis Houser and Derrick, and outfielders Lord and Hart eel.

Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati French Lick Springs Mobile Redland Reds New York Americans Boston Americans Detroit Americans Athletics Philadelphia Livingston Donahue Morgan Krause Dygert Atkins Davis Houser Derrick Lord Harteel

White Sox Hopes Rest on Babe Borton at First Base

White Sox sensation Babe Borton, their first sacker, is viewed as a coming campaign sensation. Jimmy Callahan doubted Borton could become a finished first baseman in the majors.

White Sox Babe Borton Jimmy Callahan Borton

Harness Racing Christmas Prizes Planned by Toronto Driving Club

The Toronto Driving Club will distribute 7200 in prizes for harness races during the Christmas holidays, outlining a festive series with multiple events and purses for participants.

Toronto Driving Club

Cubs to Train in Florida This Winter

Cubs president Murphy plans Florida as training ground for next season but location is not yet finalized.

Cubs Florida Murphy Chicago Cubs

County Democracy Leaders List for Cook County Chicago

The Cook County Democratic organization names offices and committees, listing secretary Burke, marshal Farrell, attorney Mulligan, medical staff Jentzsch Krygowski Van Arsdale, and numerous vice presidents and executive members. It details congressional district rosters with dozens of candidates and district names across Chicago.

Cook County Chicago Robert B. Burke James H. Farrell George F. Mulligan Ernest Jentzsch Anthony Krygowski Fred van Arsdale John G. Hoeger Michael J. Hanley John H. Dullard Raleigh W. Taylor

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