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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1913
Page
8
Cincinnati clubs make a deal to acquire two big league stars as part of a broader player exchange. Belcher goes to the New York Giants in return for Herzog and Hartley, with the third baseman eyed for managerial duties.
Joe Tinker former Cincinnati manager has been reportedly sold to Brooklyn for 25 000 with 10 000 to Tinker and option for him to join Chicago or Pittsburgh. The deal hinges on Tinker's acceptance of Brooklyn terms while Herzog may take the Cincinnati manager post.
Boxers Devlin and Melzer prep for a Monday bout with trainer Lon Bauman guiding Devlin. Devlin notes his light weight experience, having dropped to 135 pounds, while Creeley Hartman and other contenders aim for tag team style battles. The card includes Wise and Wirthin with past titles noted for Wise.
Rudy Hulswitt former Reds player now in the American Association has been signed to manage the Jersey City International League team. He played last season in Louisville and obtained his release after Manager Hayden learned of the move.
An ad promotes electricity as a cure for malaise and loss of ambition. It claims mild electrical remedies can revitalize the body and offers a free consultation with Dr. George F. Herwnann at 2011 Vine St, Avon.
San Mateo and Burlingame women plan a polo series around mid January marking the first time women in California attempt the sport. The event will feature about 80 players from those communities and San Francisco society circles.
The Blue Grass Athletic Club of Covington was organized yesterday and will set temporary quarters on Madison Avenue. It aims to provide a fully equipped gym and a better building. Boxing and wrestling will be expanded substantially under Clarence May, a renowned athletic instructor.
The Holy Cross eleven meets St. Xavier at Hunt Street grounds Sunday with 1 30 p m arrival and 2 p m kickoff. Northside faces the Imps at Enterprise Park with Wurider from the All Cincinnati squad at quarterback. Highland Juniors meet Belle Vue Juniors for Kentucky junior title at Spinks Park. Northside Juniors travel to Evanston to play Evanston Juniors for Bren damour Junior League crown. Rosedale battles White Box at Latonia race track. last Saturday’s schedule was rained out.
Reb Russell Shang and Al Demaree are highlighted as the top young stars of 1913. Russell anchors the White Sox with 52 games and a 22–16 record, Wallie Achang shines for the Athletics, and Al Demaree goes 14–4 for the Giants helping them win the pennant. Additional notable youths include Jimmy Viox, Fritz Maisel, and Chick Maranville.
The piece recalls Bat Nelson and Tommy Murphy in a no decision bout where Murphy outpointed Nelson and Nelson blocked a title shot, then refused to fight Packey McFarland. It notes Nelson’s stubborn streak and the role of mascots in boxing history, naming Fitzsimmons, Palmar, McGovern, Ketchel, and others and their quirky talismans.
The Hughes football team elected Shiner Knabe right tackle as captain for next season and Fellers was chosen again as baseball captain. Hughes won the interscholastic championship this year and a banquet will likely be held later. Price Hill faces the Auburns at Crowe's Park tomorrow afternoon to settle the 150 pound championship.
The Friars basketball team, led by Manager Lucas, show strong form and youth, aiming to break last season's city records. Center Rueve leads with high jumping and scoring, while tough schedules include St. Mary's Cadets and Columbus K of C. The team is confident and expects to contend for the city championship.
Special Cable to The American reports Jack Johnson, famed boxer, in critical condition after a high speed automobile crash at Arras. He was thrown from the machine when it dashed into a crossing, suffering a fractured skull. His white wife accompanying him lost two teeth.
Advent Gym hosts annual basketball carnival and dance as the Advent Regulars face Cincinnati Law Behaol in a preliminary game with Walnut Hills. Returning stars include Colter Compton Westerfield and Wastney. new players Youmans Mathis and a star center are joining to boost expectations for a strong season.
The Cincinnati Gymnasium swimming team will host a water circus next Friday night featuring races a wrestling and boxing in the water an egg race a duck chase and a fancy diving contest Coach Howard Adare and instructor Lee Lucas lead the effort Harrington Green the former Princeton star strengthens the team Several strong eastern teams will visit this winter and a dus meet with the university is being arranged.
President Somers of the Cleveland American League Baseball Club said negotiations are pending for the sale of his New Orleans Southern League Club to A. J. Heinemann of New Orleans.
Grantland Rice notes a season ending gathering of managers and athletes. debates over fastest men pit Cobb Shafer Lobert Wilson Cellete and Collins speed with Cobb and Collins referenced in a 1912 duel. The piece blends poetic closing imagery with a sports bulletin on speed and prowess.
Word from the coast says Matty practices 26 holes daily and trains with top pros. A friend notes Matty’s focus, recent strong scores on hard courses, and predicts he could become a leading American golfer within five years. If Fred Baker chooses golf, he’ll have to move to Texas.
At the December meeting last winter the mood praised Herzog for the Red Sox series. Herzog meanwhile rests on a Maryland farm. In 1912 expectations shift as Herzog faces possible transplant to St. Louis or Brooklyn and Col. Wilbur Robinson contends with looming managerial concerns. Brooklyn’s figure weighs 287 pounds as a quirky detail.
A reflective column notes morose moves by Redland managers and players seeking the Redland, quotes a brainy player on the low expectations for improvement, touches on Joe Tinker and Colonel Ebbets, and mentions Merkle trade intrigue and a Harvard game in the West with Mr. Brickley.
Edward Krueck star quarterback for Walnut Hillis High School was injured in a November 22 game with Norwood. He sprained his back during a tackle, continued playing, then was so badly hurt at Hughes a week later he has not left his bed.
The St. A. Gym and Athletic Club of Covington Kentucky elected H. Schroeder as president W. Stiene as vice president Jon Klein as secretary Rev Schmitz as treasurer F Decker EB Luebrecht and A Wuellner as directors. A banquet will follow at the Gym clubroom next Monday evening. The retiring secretary reported a very successful year.
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