Melzer Faces Tom Devlin in 10-Round Welter Clash
Eddie Molver trains for a ten round bout with Tommy Devlin of Philadelphia at the Broadway Astoria gym. Devlin arrived in Cincinnati days ago and trains at the CinO Athletic Club with Yankee Schwartz Billy Griffith and Knockout Mars amid plans for two more bouts and final card announcements.
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Eddie Molver
Tommy Devlin
Philadelphia
Amiust
Devin
Lanai
Jth
Pitta
Devlin
Litindinnati
Cino Athletic Club
West End
Yankee Schwartz
Billy Griffith
Knockout Mars
Meizer
Philadelinia
Pirates May Make Deals At National League Meeting
Pittsburg December report says Pirates president Barney Dreyfuss and John Clarke will attend the NL meeting in New York to discuss trades. They aim to bolster the team with cash and players, including possible third base changes and a search for a shortstop to support Honus Wagner.
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New York
National League
Clarke
Dolan
Mike Mitchell
Chief Wilson
Honus Wagner
Pittsburg
Special Diseases Peculiar to Women
Dr. George F. Hermann at 2911 Vine St. advertises a specialty in diseases peculiar to women. Consultation and advice are free, and women are invited to attend and ask the conductor.
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George F. Hermann
Vine St
Down and Out For Good The Iron Men Coombs and Walsh
Baseball's two great iron men in 1914, Jack Coombs and Ed Walsh, are portrayed as past their peak. Walsh's spring trouble with the spitball led to rest and a health scare, while Coombs battles lingering illness from typhoid and a World Series injury, signaling uncertain futures in the majors.
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Jack Coombs
ED Walsh
Tack
Coombs
Managers Seek Seats In Baseball World Of Change
The column surveys managerial vacancies and interest in major and minor leagues. Arthur Destin and Harry McCormick of the Giants are noted as candidates. Dec White of the White Sox is weighing two offers. It discusses autonomy of successful managers like Jones McGraw Mack Griffith and contrasts with restricted leaders under stockholder control.
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Billy “Bradley
Johnny
Dobbs
Fielder Jones
Clabby to Meet Kitton in Ten-Round Boxing Match
Milwaukee boxer Jimmy Clabby is set to face Indianapolis' Jack Kitton in a ten round contest at Milwaukee. The bout headlines a boxing card with Clabby as a strong middleweight title contender with recent good showings.
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Jimmy Clabby
Milwaukee
Rhiddiewyights
Dn Bhiasantry
Will
Jack Kitton
Indianapolis
Ome
Clabbiys
Wette
Frank Logan
San Peitelaba
Train for Big Scrap on to The America
Francisco December 8 Jim Buckley brings two fighters Tommy Murphy and Guhiboat Amith heavyweights from California to San Francisco. Murphy trains for a December 19 title bout with Willie Bitebie while Smith faces Arthur Petky on New Year’s afternoon. Harry Covaleskie, once famous for beating the Giants in two series, will have a third trial in fast company and is reportedly purchased by the Detroit Tigers from Chattanooga.
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America
Francisco
Jim Buckley
Tommy Murphy
Guhiboat Amith
Californial
San Francisco
Murphy
Willie Bitebie
Smith
Arthur ‘Petky
Harry Covaleskie
Giants
Detroit Tigers
Chattanooga
Coombs Plans Maine Christmas Dinner Before Return
Jacek Coombe, recovering from an injury, will spend winter in Maine after a Philadelphia stay. Doctors expect him fit for spring pitching with the Athletics and he looks forward to a Christmas meal in Kennebunk.
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Coombs
Maine
The
Americas
Philadelphia
Der
University
Heapitel
Jacek Coombe
Rome
Cumberland Street
Kennebunk
Tne
Coomtm
Jack
Coombe
Mack
Ware
Athletics
Will Sobey
Whall
Brooklyn Seeks Cuban Star For Third Base Job
Brooklyn Dodgers target Cuban standout Gonzales from Havana in a bid to boost infield strength. Daubert offers 2000 for reliever and explores Dominguez as a second infield option while Rotinson leads the club in spring. The Havana series features Almendares and Fes teams as Daubert scouts prime infield talent.
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Brooklyn
Havanas
Almendares
Fes
Gonzales
Daubert
Havana
Arthur Devlin
Tgliow
Withert Rotinson
Domanoft
Almenfares
Eddie Holly Seeks Ownership in Two Leagues
Veteran International League player Eddie Holly tries to acquire a stake in clubs, offering for the Syracuse franchise in the New York League and the Hamilton club in the Canadian League, but current owners show little interest.
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Eddie . Holly
Syracuse
Hamilton
Covington Recovering From Typhoid After Browns Debut
Clarence Covington the St. Louis Browns first base recruit is slowly recovering from typhoid fever that sent him to the hospital at season's end. Manager Rickey trusts Covington for next year calling him one of the quickest learners he has seen in the game.
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Clarence Covington
St. Louis Browns
Rickey Banks
Covington
McGraw
Clan
Giants
John T. Bush
Hempstead
Hugh Jennings
Detroit
Hugh
Tigers
Jake
Stahl
Boston
Jimmy McAleer
McAleer
Buck OBrien Tops Holdout Season After Red Sox Signing
Buck OBrien the pitcher who troubled rival James R McAleer before joining the Boston Red Sox last spring leads the holdout season. He heads the procession as the campaign opens with lingering contract questions and optimistic press.
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Buck” O'Brien
James R. McAleer
Boston Red Sox
Griffith Grumbles Over Johnsons Westward Pitching Pace
Manager Griffith voices dissatisfaction with Walter Johnson pitching in the West at top speed in cold weather. He says a pitcher needs rest after the season to stay sound.
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Griffith
Walter Johnson
Griff
Catcher Ira Thomas Plans Public Lecturer Career
Ira Thomas, catcher for the Philadelphia Athletics, has revealed plans to switch to public speaking after his baseball career. The player delivered an after-dinner speech to strong reception and now speaks to boys clubs and church groups three to four times weekly as he prepares for a lecture platform career.
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Ira Thomas
Philadelphia Athletics
Han
Ira
New York Critic Denies Predicting December Lynching
A New York critic rejects claims he stated there would be a lynching in December. He releases his exact words saying he predicted a presidential change in December with tension rising, then urges colleagues to act as they see fit.
Shamrocks Anxious to Win From Celts
The Shamrocks football team plans a tonight practice at the Armory with coach Snott stating he has plenty of men and is anxious to defeat the Celts Sunday at Redlands. Players are urged to attend or risk losing playing chances for the city championship. Star halfback Ekardt returns after a three week absence and the team has trained four nights this week. A preliminary game is set between Hast Night High Junior and West Night High Junior, who played a 0–0 tie at Carsor Field after Thanksgiving.
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Shamrocks
Nthe
Armory
Snott
Redlands
Inott
Ekardt
WES RR
Hast Mt Night High
West Night High
Carsor’ Field
Australia to challenge for the Davis Cup series
Special to The American Melbourne reports Australia will seek to reclaim the Dwight F. Davis lawn tennis cup. Norman E. Brookes and A. W. Dunlop have booked passages to Europe to compete in British and continental tournaments, aiming to sharpen form for international contests. Anthony Wilding of New Zealand crowns the year by defeating Maurice McLoughlin for Britain’s championship and awaits the Davis Cup challenge.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Australie
Dwight F. Davis
Hawaiian on payroll marks first for Major League club
J B Williams, a right handed pitcher native of Hawaii, was secured by Detroit from the Sacramento California based Pacific Coast league through the draft. He becomes the first Hawaiian to be on a major league club payroll.
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J.B. Williams
Detroit
Sacramento
Cal
Reds Star Rookie Hailed By Club Owner
Bob Brown owner of the Vancouver Club says the pitcher Ingersoll sold to the Reds will develop into a big league star soon. Manager Birmingham of the Naps refuses to concede the 1914 pennant to the Athletics and predicts a tough race with seven league rivals.
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Bob Brown
Vancouver Club
Ingersoll
Reds
Birmingham
Naps
Athletics
Birmy
Tinker to Play Short If Pittsburgh Deal Sealed
Joe Tinker arrived in Chicago from Kansas City and said he would play shortstop for the Pirates with Wagner at first if a deal with Pittsburgh can be made. He cited similar cases where managers gained authority and clubs prospered, noting Frank Chance and Jake Stahl as examples of controversial control.
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Joe Tinkers
Cincinnati Reds
Frank Chance
Cubs
George Stovall
Browns
Bresnahah
Cardinals
Jake Stahl
Red Sox
Bill Dahlen
Dodgers
Harry Wolverton
Highlanders
Tinker
Jones
Jawn McGraw
Connie ‘Mack
Clark Griffith
Pirates
Wagner
Pittsburgh
Joe Tinker
Chicago
Kansas City
Fred Clarke
Pittsburg Nationals
Roger Bresnahan
Crisia
Chance
Stahl
Murphy
Joe
Cincinnati
Yost’s three year rule shapes all star picks
The Michigan coach selects his ideal team from players eligible under a strict three year rule. He favors Michigan with Pontius and Hughitt at key positions, credits Harvard Cornell with multiple choices, and notes strong Western and Eastern contenders. He praises Pontius Ballin Fritz Munns Simpson Craig and Hughitt among others.
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Miager
S ‘ College
Fritz Lett
Sega
Michigan
Minnesota
Hughin
Craig Ay
Ae Norgren
Riess Nettie
Chicago Brickley
Harvard
West
Pontius
Craig
Hughitt
Pennock
Munns
Cornell
Simpson
Pennsylvania
Penn
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