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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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A. R. Tearney
Joseph F. Ryan
P. J. Carr
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John Brennan
J. P. Stewart
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August Krumhols
Henry D. Capitain
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J. A. Kearns
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George
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County Democracy
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Henry C. Schlacks
Edward J. Smith
Stephen Hunt
Henry Osborn
B. Hill
Albert Schaffner
John McCann
John I. Driscoll
Henry ¥. Hayes
John J. Curran
Thomas L. Byrne
Dr. J. B. Weintraub
John P. Nolan
F. B. Robinson
John D. Green
Frank Arnold
Robt
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Thos. F. Rowan
John Kavanagh
Michael F. Ryan
Thos. B. Conroy
Mathew Raven
George W. Hinckley
H. Chambers
M. J. McCoy
Wm. J. MelInerney
D. B. Mulvey
James Hyland
J. V. Marion
Or B. Dwyer
John H. Enright
A. C. Luis
J. J. Mulvihill
Thos. Davies
Mat. J. Corcoran
John Ll. McNamara
M. J. Car
John B. Brensas
James & Ryan
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John H
A Nacker
Matthew Smith
B. J. McCarty
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Peter Hoffman
James J. Hallman
John Waska
Wm. J. Peshek
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Tom Fitegerald
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William Altemeier
James H. Ryan
Geo, McKenzie
Joseph Wirth
John J. Brady
Jacob Ports
James W. Casey
John J. O'Donnell
Ralph C. White
Frank L. White
Hyman Liderman
Frank T. Scanlas
Clarence. Dullard
W. F. Cummings
Danl. Dowling
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Francis P. Burnett
William George Poolos
L. R. Buckley
Geo. OC. Waterman
J. C. Dooley
Richard P. Hickey
Zimmerman
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Michael McCarty
C. Baldacci
Harry D. Stone
B. H. Comer
James M. Ward
James R. Mitchell
Fred J. Ross
C. W. Howe
B. C. Rehm
Geo. P. McFarland
Chris Nielson
George Frost
John Leslie O'Brien
John W. Hand
Theo. H. Greenwald
Oscar Breitenbach
Robert F. Bickerdike
Frank H. Landmesser
J. A. O'Donnell
Ellis W. Paul
Henry Breyer
Joseph Grein
Frank DeLaby
Dan H. Rote
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J. Edw. Clancy
John M. Kennedy
William Goodman
Geo. L. Franck
Fred T. Schwarts
Herman Peters
R. O. Gilbert
W. F. Kelley
Wm. H. White
John P. Quirk
Patrick O'Rourke
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J. A. Fensterle
Victor W. Hanke
Louis W. Greco
Gary J. Maulelle
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Philip Papas
Jos. Walsh
Albert A. Bock
Henry Hogan
Martin F. B. Nortos
X. H. Kadow
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Alphonse L. Cummings
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James J. Mona
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John B. Bercher
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Nick Protopas
William Payne
Jacob Em
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John Mabdoon
John M
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Thos
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Henry G. Weber
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J. P
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George Jaeger
John Devine
David A. Rose
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