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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1915
Page
2
A compiled listing highlights John J. Geraghty and others as potential mayoral candidates alongside judges like Adeler J. Petit and John A. Mahoney. It notes reform opponents, county leadership talk, and prominent professionals including Leo Alt, Peter Reinberg, and Colin C. H. Fyffe, with Wilson’s nationwide popularity invoked.
Ralph De Palma secures the American road racing championship by finishing first in three events and fourth in two of five starts. Eddie Pullen finishes runner up with two firsts and one second. De Palma won the Vanderbilt cup and Elgin National twice, and led the Grand Prix before finishing fourth.
Roger Bresnahan was appointed manager of the Chicago National League club after a meeting with club president Thomas Taft and owner Charles P. Taft. He signs a three year contract, previously catcher for the New York Nationals and the Cubs. Salary reportedly 6000 as player and 12000 as manager plus a no dethronement clause until term end.
Firmin Cassignol the leading European billiardist arrives in New York to challenge Willie Hoppe for the 18.2 balk line championship. He came to the United States because he is too old to enlist in the French army and believes no billiard play is available in France.
The sport writer reports thirty five deaths and 918 injuries from baseball in 1914. Of the fatal cases 20 were from pitched balls, five from bats, four from collisions, four from overexertion, one from sliding, and one from a fight. Amateur injuries include 314 broken limbs and 18 brain concussions among others.
The Bronxville Athletic Association in New York showcases a new court game ring toss tennis. Players including Hugh Robertson A Dudley Britton Morris Clark James Robertson and David R Todd publish rules adapting a ring toss to a 21 by 48 foot court with a five foot six inch net.
Metropolitan district amateurs strongly oppose a proposed AAU constitutional amendment allowing college athletes to compete for any district club. They warn Yale and other varsity teams could field entire rosters, turning events into routs with little competition.
Joseph J. Lannin declares no intention to dispose of his Boston Red Sox interests and expects a prosperous year in 1915. Hank O Day may leave umpiring for a managerial or club role after receiving multiple offers. Clyde Milan of the Washington team visits Texas, recalling his beginnings in Clarksville and the old Red River Valley league.
Notes from the sports page mention the Pacific Coast League schedule, George Stallings to train the Boston champions at Macon, and small notes on Braves players Strand Connolly and Ivan Olsen. Wagner is retained by Pittsburgh despite a rough season, Briscoe Lord shines as Mobile’s manager.
Yale may face Dartmouth in a New Haven gridiron bowl in 1915. William J. Parks is elected Tufts captain. Richard Rutherford, ex Nebraska left half, named 1915 team captain. Columbia re ent ers intercollegiate play with coach Hamilton Fish touted. Army backfield loses four backs and end Merrillat. rest of line remains.
Johnny Griffiths of Akron Ohio gains traction in Australia as a rising lightweight. Artie McQueen, trainer for Jimmy Clabby, offered to coach Australians in baseball. Rumor of a new New York boxing board spurred 22 500 prominent sporting gents to press the governor.
Ray Snedeker to campaign Directum I again with hopes of better times. Adbella Watts to be tried again by Bert Shank who will resume training in spring. Cascade, a fast trotter at times, has been sold to Russians and will be exported soon.
Victoria British Columbia seeks the 1915 or 1916 Canadian lawn tennis championship. America likely to challenge in March the Australasian Davis Cup holders. Growth noted as 80 new clubs with 15 000 playing members and 1 000 courts join the United States National Lawn Tennis Association.
Ora Morningstar withdraws from the Champion Billiards League, leaving a gap for teams like the Allen Mature pairing and the Inman Hoppe circuit to pursue qualification. The scene centers on daily efforts for the pocket billiard title amid ongoing competition.
University of Pennsylvania wrestling lists 135 men. Szczerzow is not Zbyszko's training partner. A Russian Poland district is noted. Toronto women form a Granite Curling Club branch. With football over, basketball bowling wrestling boxing and swimming gain focus as Captain Gates of Princeton’s soccer team has filled many positions and aided coaching.
Joseph F. Haas a popular former County Clerk is praised as a clear sighted Republican leader. Electrification of the railroad threatens many railroad workers. Charles C. Breyer is highly regarded on the Northwest Side for public spirit. L D Condee a well known lawyer could be a good judge. William A. Birk of Birk Brothers Brewing is a well liked Chicago business man with strong political potential.
The notice urges PF Granville W. Browning to join the Circuit Court bench and notes Dennis J. Egan’s tough GOP opposition. It praises Theodore Brentano for re election to the Superior Court bench and endorses Richard J. Finn and Frank B. Ryan for related board and judicial roles.
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