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Newspaper

Chicago Eagle

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1913

Page

2

Dark Horse Chance Joins Yankees For 1913 Pennant Tilt

The New York American League club under Frank Chance is viewed as a strong challenger in 1913. Baseball executives Johnson and rival managers expect a tight race as Chance’s arrival heightens competition among the pennant contenders led by McGraw and the National League rivals.

Farrell New York Frank Chance Chance Cubs Yankees Johnson Jake Stahl Connie Mack Hugh Jennings Jimmy Callahan Clark Grifith

Political Talk on Chicago Elections in 1913

The piece notes petitions filing and lines for Republicans Democrats and Bull Moose, mentions Mayor Harrison backing Alderman Geiger and supporting Ryan in his ward, details a new Republican Club of Illinois with trustees, lists alderman retirements, and cites Progressive candidates like Atson H. Brown and Arthur W. Fulton. It highlights Capitain and Hey seeking renomination and re-election, and praises Albert G. Wheeler the financier.

Mary Connery Harrison Ellis Geiger Geiger Strong William F. Ryan Republican Club of Illinois Springfield William Lorimer William Hale Thompson Frederick Lundin Len Small Harry B. Ward Cicero J. Lindly Richard M. Sullivan Veer J. Cooke Joseph E. Bidwill Eugene Pike E. W. Beedle David L. Frank Charles Lederer James M. Kittleman E. J. Magerstadt W. Latham Harry Kolze John D. Robertson Eldridge Haneey Edwin A. Olson M. J. Faherty Attson H. Brown Mr. Brown Chicago Jacob A. Hey Progressive

St. Louis Browns rely on Austin at third base

The St. Louis Browns plan to keep Aus tin at third base as long as his health holds. The veteran from the New York Highlanders is described as a solid fielder and decent hitter. Austin previously surprised fans by making a quick throw that nailed Pitcher C. Brown at first, a play that drew concern for a moment.

St. Louis Browns Austin New York Highlanders C. Brown Flrst Brown

Cleveland Releases Trio From Roster

Pitcher Gene Krapp is released to Portland while catcher Jack Adams and outfielder Art Hauger are turned over to Topsy Hartsel at Toledo. The three will not wear Cleveland uniforms next season.

Cleveland Gene Krapp Jack Adams Art Hauger Krapp Portland Adams Hauger Topsy Hartsel Toledo

Brewers Manager Backs Nicholson For Next Season

Milwaukee Brewers manager Harry Clarke says he will not trade pitcher Rube Nicholson. Clarke expects the tall Norseman to be a consistent winner next season. Also noted is rumors Roger Bresnahan is negotiating with Toledo club of the American association and that the 1913 grand American handicap shoot will occur in Dayton, Ohio.

Wii Nicholson Harry Clarke Milwaukee Brewers Rube” Nicholson Flinger Bresnahan Toledo Roger Bresnahan Toledo Club American Association Dayton Ohio

Chance Grabs Popularity As Gotham Hopes Rise

Watchers note Chance could bite into McGraw’s lead in New York fans while teams shuffle rosters across baseball. Promotions spark talk of Luther McCarty facing Bom bardier Wells as boxing scene buzzes.

Dead Horse Wins 1909 Free-for-all Pace at Hartford

The National Trotting Association board rules The Hel, a dead horse at 2.02 percent, won the Hartford grand circuit free-for-all on Sept 4. The Eel finished second in all heats, Sir R. was disqualified, and F W Entricken gains $500 as first money after the purse is restored. The case marks the first known instance of a dead horse winning a race.

Board of Review of National Trotting Association Hartford Sir R Murphy the Eel McEwen Don Densmore Parker Branham Ba F. W Ntricken Gray Horse Board of Appeals Mr. Entricken Thomas W. Murphy Hartford Association Entricken Columbus

Unlucky Year for Champs Across Boxing and Bowling

The year ended with champions losing titles or relinquishing weight classes across boxing. Notables include Ad Wolgast Abe Attell Georges Carpentier Matt Wells Jim Sullivan and Johnny Evendon. Also Carpentier relinquished the title. The American Bowling Congress prepares for its thirteenth annual tournament in Toledo from February 22 to March 12 with 16 alleys and 600 pin sets. George Jackson seeks a trade from the Braves, asking to move to St. Louis for a warmer climate and better performance.

Ad Wolgast America Abe Attell Georges Carpentier Matt Wells Jim Sullivan Johnny Evendon Bombardier Wells Jack Harrison Dave Smith Digger Stanley Carpentier American Bowling Congress Toledo Washington Toledo Tournament Company Toledo Coliseum United States Canada

Pioneer of Baseball Dead in Stoughton

Ellis Drake, a key figure in baseball history, died at his home in Stoughton Massachusetts at age seventy six. He invented the leather cover of the baseball in its present form but failed to patent the invention and did not reap financial rewards.

Ellis Drake Stoughton Mass

English Crews Ready for Yale Harvard Invitation

The London Standard reports Oxford and Cambridge prepared to accept an official invitation from Yale and Harvard for an interwar athletic contest in the United States. If extended, the English crews will also face McGill University teams in Canada as part of the tour.

London Standard Oxford Cambridge Yale Harvard United States McGill University Canada

Wolgast and Ritchie Again in $25,000 Return Fight

Billy Nolan, manager of Willie Ritchie lightweight champion, accepts Tom Jones' challenge for a $25,000 rematch with Ad Wolgast.

Wolgast Ritchie Billy Nolan Willie Ritchie Tom Jones Ad Wolgast

County Democracy Leadership List in Cook County

A detailed roll of officers and committees for the Cook County Democracy. Includes positions from President to Executive and Congressional committees across eight districts with numerous names such as D. J. McMahon, Robert B. Burke, Col. Daniel Moriarity, Dr. Ernest Nee, Henry Krug, Bartholomew Scanlan, and many others.

Cook County Democracy Chicago D. J. McMahon Robert B. Burke James Blattery Daniel Moriarity George F. Mulligan Ernest Nee Anthony Krygowski van Arsdale John @. Hoeger Michael J. Hanley John H. Dullard Raleigh W. Taylor John Haderlein Robert J. Roulston Richard 8. Folsom Albert Schonbeck Frank H. Novak Charles J ©. Breyer James McAndrews John J. Keating Simon O'Donnell Frank W. Bolon Edward H. Morgan James K. Bowers Charles Wesley N. G. Conybear J. R. Buckley Daniel J. McMahon John A. Mahoney Thomas John T. Oe John W. McNeal Henry Hekit

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