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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1913
Page
6
Cincinnati makes a major deal obtaining two Giants players and third baseman Bescher in exchange for Buck Herzog and Walt Hartley. The move reshapes the Reds roster as manager remarks on the new lineup and team direction.
Deposed Cincinnati manager Joe Tinker faces a decision on joining Brooklyn under a sale deal. Brooklyn's Ebbetts Herrmann push terms of 25 000 dollars with 10 000 to Tinker, while Tinker weighs Chicago or Pittsburgh as options despite wavering about eastern clubs.
Devlin ready for a bout with Melzer on Monday night highlighting his quickness and punching power. Manager Lou Bauman plans sparring work to sharpen him for the scheduled card and mentions potential clash with Hartman, plus a preliminary featuring Wise and Wirthlin.
Rudy Hilswitt formerly of the Reds and recent American Association player is signed to manage the Jersey City International League team. He played in Louisville last season but obtained his release. Manager Hayden learned of the opportunity.
Fragmented text hints at a 1920s or earlier sensational health pitch. It mentions sickness, relief, and cheap electric cures amid garbled dialogue and letters. Specific names and coherent facts are not discernible from the readable fragments.
The first polo contests between San Mateo and Linghame society women will be played mid January. This marks the first time women attempt polo in California.
The Covington Grase Athletic Club was organized yesterday with temporary quarters at 6 Madison Avenue. It plans a fully equipped gym and a modern building for boxing and wrestling under the guidance of Clarence May, a noted athletic instructor.
Football games Sunday include Holy Cross vs St Xavier at Hunt Street starting 2 pm after 1:30 check-in. Northside plays Imps at Enterprise Park with Wonder of the All Cincinnati team at quarterback. Highland and Bellevue vie for Kentucky junior title at Spinks Park. Northside Juniors head to Evanston to face Evanston Juniors. Brendamour League title hopes hinge on results. Rosedale visits White Sox at Latonia race track. last Saturday’s game was postponed due to wet grounds.
A 1913 feature lauds Rob Russell Shang and Al Demaree as the top young players, noting Russell's 52 appearances and 2–16 record despite strong overall value, Shang's World Series heroics for the Athletics, and Demaree's 14–4 mark helping the Giants win the National League title.
The article recounts Hat Nelson’s stubbornness in title bouts with Tommy Murphy and Packey McFarland, noting mascots as superstition among boxers. It lists figures like Bob Fitzsimmons, Pedlar Palmer, Terry McGovern, Sam Ketchel, and the Sullivan brothers, describing their lucky charms and ritual beliefs used in training and fights.
Shiner Knabe right tackle was elected captain for next season as Hughes high team selects its leaders. Fellers is again captain of the baseball squad. Hughes claims this year’s interscholastic title and will likely receive a banquet. Tomorrow at Crowe's Park Price Hill meets Auburnos to settle the 150 pound championship.
The Friar basketball team, led by Manager Lucas, projects a strong chance to defend the city title amid a similar lineup to last year. Youthful, cohesive players form the core as they face tough games versus St Marys Cadets and Columbus K of C, aiming for a decisive finish in the final city contest.
Special Cable to The American reports Jack Johnson critically injured in a high speed automobile crash near Arras. Johnson was thrown from the car and collided with a crossing. Misakull was fractured and his wife suffered two broken teeth.
The Advents stage their annual carnival and dance at Advent Gym tonight with two opening games. The Advent Regulars face Cincinnati Law School and the Advent Cadets meet Walnut Hills. The lineup includes Colter Compton Westerfield and new players Youmans Mathis Upman Stevenson and Springmyer as manager Wuesterfield seeks a star center to bolster a team aiming to match past Advent squads.
The Cincinnati Gymnasium swimming team hosts its annual water circus next Friday night with races a water wrestling and boxing contest in the water an egg race a dock chase and fancy diving. Howard Adam and Lee Lucas coach the team with Harrington Green joining from Princeton. Several top eastern teams are expected and a dual meet with the university is being arranged.
President Somers of the Cleveland American League admits negotiations on the sale of the New Orleans Southern League Club he owns to A J Heinemann of New Orleans. The development was reported from Meveland Ohio on December 12.
A late season gathering of managers and athletes debated sprint speed. The column touts Wilson and Collins of the Boston Braves as the fastest, citing a 100 yard duel where Collins beat Cobb by about ten yards.
Word from the Pacific coast says Matty plays 26 holes of golf daily taking lessons from various pros. A friend notes he has access to top clubs and recently shot 85 on a tough course. Expect rapid rise in five years as he applies his keen brain and focus to the game.
At a December meeting memories of Herzog’s Red Sox triumph linger while he lives on a Maryland farm. In 1913 he seeks clarity on possible transplant to St. Louis or Brooklyn as managerial concerns rise for Col. Wilbur Robinson. The Brooklyn mandate caps at 287 pounds.
The piece reflects on melancholic or humorous incidents in late season baseball careers. It notes players seeking new teams like Redland and recalls offers and trades, including Joe Tinker and Merkle, with characters such as Colonel Ebbets and McGraw mentioned in a critical, anecdotal tone.
Edward Krueck, Walnut Hills High School quarterback, sprained his back while tackling Norwood full back Meyers on November 22. He returned to play a week later at Hughes but was bedrid en after the injury.
The St. A Gym and Athletic Club of Covington Kentucky held its annual election Thursday evening naming H Schroeder W Stiene vice president F Decker as treasurer Rev Schmitz as treasurer and Luebrecht A Wuellner as directors The retiring secretary reported a very successful year and a banquet was arranged for Monday at the Gym clubroometails
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