Mars Defeats Conley Before Large Lyceum Crowd
Kayo Mars outpointed bantamweight champion Frankie Conley at the Lyceum theater last night as a packed house watched. Conley absorbed punishment with little offense, while Mars controlled the early rounds before Conley faded. The card’s highlight was Alvie Welsh versus Kid Leders in a fierce scrap, with Welsh knocking Leders to the canvas twice. In the prelim, Bubbles defeated White in four rounds.
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Rochester youth claims seven barrel leap in exhibition
A Rochester youth named Arthur Hocter asserts he can leap seven barrels in a single jump, backed by a photograph of the act. He plans extensive skating this winter, aiming to rival noted skaters like Morris Wood who cleared six barrels in exhibitions. Meanwhile baseball notes mention Wilbert Robinson guiding Ed Reulbach Pfeffer Ragan and others for the coming season and Doc Miller being waived to Montreal.
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Fire department manager fined for speed limit violation
George Cleveland, manager of the Cincinnati Fire edition Buresty, was assessed the costs of court by Municipal Judge Fricke yesterday on a charge of exceeding the speed limit. Cleveland was arrested in Eden Park by Patrolman Hartung who stated he was driving an automobile 33 miles an hour. Kumler Latta, an insurance man, was fined five dollars and costs on a similar charge.
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Forward Resulte by Dr Hermann at Electro Meditel Institute
Cincinnati readers are urged to consult Dr George F. Hermann at the Electro Meditel Institute 2011 2912 Vine Street for consultations on various diseases using electrotherapy. The advertisement highlights his claimed cures and invites inquiries by mail and phone Avon 1 79.
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Six Day Race at Madison Square Garden Picks 16 Teams
International six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden features 16 teams with riders from Australia France Italy Ireland Denmark America Hungary and Germany. Notable entrants include Ernie Pye Jimmie Moran Verri Brocco Breton and Kopsky.
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French Wrestlers Promote Cheering Tourney In Paris
Austrian wrestler Irslinger criticizes French fans as gullible while describing a Paris tourney with about a hundred entrants. Organizer Maurice Deriaz promotes matches held nightly with three afternoons weekly featuring fighters from the United States Denmark Bulgaria India and others. Mahmout is billed as unbeatable except by Zybszko, though the promoter may block wins to preserve etiquette and ticket sales.
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University Begins Fight Over Football at Missouri
Special to The American from Columbia Missouri describes a clash at Missouri University after a successful football season. Faculty oppose the game and a dispute centers on law school players' eligibility and grades. Prof Manley Hudson calls for a committee to review past and future players while Dean Lawson denies classroom discrimination.
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Ideals Dominate Friar Torosians For Fourth Straight Win
Austin Ideals beat Friar Torosians 40 to 16 as Koegle and Mede weller lead with strong goal shooting. Fragmented notes also mention Christy Mathewson advising Heine Zimmerman to seek a change of scenery and question the Giants lineup.
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Managers Canned By Reds All Made Good
Since Herrmann and partners bought the Cincinnati Reds they cycled through six managers. Kelley led in 1903 through 1905 with fourth, third and fifth places. Hanlon presided 1906 and 1907 with no higher than sixth. Ganzel took fifth in 1909 and 1910. Griffith ran 1909 1910 and 1911 with fourth fifth and sixth. O Day lifted the club to fourth in 1912 and Tinker’s 1913 season started poorly and he was dismissed. Herrmann’s critics taunt him as the Merkle of owners. Langford retires as football official for Trinity.
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Joe Kelley
Reds
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John Ganzel
Clark Griffith
Hank O
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Merkle
Flagpole to Rise at Shibe Park With Historic Pennants
A Philadelphia notice reports the Athletic Baseball Club will erect a 100 foot steel flagpole at Shibe Park for 1100 dollars. The pole will bear trophies from 1903 1905 1910 1911 and 1913 pennants and world championships, highlighting a yearly routine of pennant wins.
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Automobile ace Camille Japatzy dies in hunting accident in Belgium
Brussels December 8 Camille Japatzy famed race driver was killed while hunting on a private estate. The rider known for winning the Siocamiaunal cup in Ireland and twice entering the Vanderbilt cup started racing in 1903. The obituary notes his fame and recent death in a hunting incident.
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Baseball notes from the 1914 season and player moves
Summary of early 1914 baseball activity. New York Americans face one year at the Polo Grounds while a new park at Kingsbridge awaits ground breaking. Notable figures include Charles H. Ebbets Sr and Jr in club leadership, umpire Tom Walker, Hal Chase injury concerns, and contracts for Otto Nye and Herman Schwartz with the Senators. Ed Kenesky speculation circulates among St. Louis fans.
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Griff Gifts Boehling Bonus For Season’s Work
A Washington scribe reports Joe Boehling received a season long bonus from manager Griffith after a year of record performances. The incident began with talk of a potential bonus and ended with a substantial check sent by Griff in gratitude for honest, conscientious play. Griff is described as unlikely to forget players who deliver.
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Girl Goal Tossers Hold Managers Meeting at Spalding's
A meeting of girls' basketball team managers will be held at Spalding's this afternoon to arrange schedules. Enthusiasm for girls' basketball is high as nearly every local school is expected to be represented. All managers are requested to attend.
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Macon Hopes to Capture Sally League Title in 1914
Macon Georgia aims for the 1914 South Atlantic League championship with George Stinson returning as manager. Stinson, a former Macon outfielder now signed to lead the team, will receive a better salary than his Texas League offer. The lineup includes Macon Savannah Jacksonville Albany Columbus and Charleston with Augusta and Columbia eyed for future expansion to eight clubs.
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Connie Mack and the Schoolboy Stars in Baseball Lore
Connie Mack scouts and signs young players at little cost, forging future stars while noting greats like Cobb Matty Johnson began cheaply. The piece contrasts early prices, highlights Ty Cobb and Christy Mathewson bargains, and praises Harvard football star Huntington Hardwick for surpassing records with lean build and peak athleticism.
Governor Tener Attends National League Meeting
New York report: Pennsylvania Governor John K. Tener attends a National League gathering. Election of a president and other matters will be discussed behind closed doors. The league may instruct Tener on voting as a National Baseball Commission member when a major decision is heard in Cincinnati in January. The Eb Bets drafting plan to replace the minor league lottery would favor weaker teams by giving tail-enders first pick, reshaping talent access for both major leagues.
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Corbett Reveals Jeffries Doping Rumor Was False
James J. Corbett states the Jeffries doping story was fabricated and that Jeffries fell apart from worry before facing Jack Johnson in Reno. He claims Johnson was also nervous, and that Jeffries’ diminished form led to his defeat rather than any drugging.
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Larry McLean Near Miss But Wins Baseball Fame
Friends of Larry McLean of the New York Giants recall he hit safely against every pitcher he faced in the World Series between Mack and McGraw. Though Baker and Collins failed to bunt and perform, McLean posted three hits off Plank, two off Bender, and one off Bush, finishing with strong averages against Mack pitchers.
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Bill Orr Ready for Spring Training as Barry Backup
Bill Orr, the Athletic sub infielder who injured his hand during the campaign, has had the bandages removed and says he is ready for the spring training trip. Orr expects to serve as the understudy to Jack Barry again next season.
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