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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
6
The article portrays Georges Carpentier as a handsome, well heeled French pugilist popular in Paris. It notes his rapid rise through welterweight to heavyweight, his victories over Gunther and Sullivan, and potential future bouts including Gunboat Sarith in London or a U.S. clash, forecasting substantial earnings and fame.
A reflective poem by Grantland Rice mulls over a life and page that might have existed. It laments lost glory, shattered swords, and crowns seen in memory, concluding the saddest line is the line might have been a worse sight.
President Ebbets signals signed agreement binds Cincinnati to surrender ex manager. Directors condemned Herrmann move to dispose of Tinker bell money. A bitter meeting at Fleischmann Company followed with calls for resignations and potential guard on future trades.
Chicago December 15. Charles W. Murphy president of the Chicago Nationals says he is still in the market for Tinker after Cincinnati directors declined to ratify a sale to Brooklyn. He would make an effort to obtain him. Joe Tinker expressed keen pleasure upon learning the news.
The Athletic Council searches for a replacement after Dana declines the football coaching post due to business obligations. Three candidates, Exindine, Coach Sweetheart, and Wiles, are considered, with Exindine favored if he agrees to relocate to Cincinnati. Each candidate would coach football baseball and basketball and devote full-year service.
The All-Star Eleven are set to face Price at Crowes Park this Sunday weather permitting. Price Will team and Celts Sharrrocks Advent assemble for a game expected to draw local crowds and feature church groups in a nearby turnout.
Christ Church lauds Norman Velz as its best all round man. He excelled in football basketball swimming fencing and wrestling and drew interest from professional teams for his first base play with Lipton. His college absence likely cost the country a top athletic prospect.
Indianapolis December 15 Sol Meyer principal owner of the Indianapolis American Association club and of Springfield Ohio franchise in Central League considers transferring the Springfield license to South Bend Indiana for the 1914 season. Meritor Agosta shows promise of becoming a regular next year if winter progress continues. Clark Griffith notes a deal was previously disapproved by Cincinnati directors.
Brooklyn's President Herrmann claims Cincinnati must honor the Tinker contract after it was signed in a legal manner. Ebbetts says no alternative deal exists and Brooklyn will back him as he seeks to enforce the agreement. He questions if Cincinnati would back out after agreeing to a $26,000 price for Joe Tinker.
Sport Snap Shots recounts Fred Clarke avoiding high society hats and mud mishaps, notes Rube Waddell's near death and fame for hard drinking, and reflects on booze’s toll across baseball legends like Bugs Raymond and George McQuillen, urging caution for players amid strenuous seasons.
President Murphy of the Cubs submitted a complete Cubs roster to President Herrmann of the Cincinnati Club and asked him to select players for a possible exchange for Joe Tinker. He also sought permission to negotiate with ex-manager Arthur Irwin during the fall sessions.
Melzer dominates a brisk welterweight clash at the Lyceum Theater, earning a points win over Tommy Devlin of Philadelphia. Devlin uses speed and footwork but Melzer's defense and countering seal the victory as fans cheer the rising local talent.
The piece argues Buck Herm is best for Redland while praising Herzog as more than a solid infielder a hustling fighter and sharp baseball mind. It notes veterans like Herzog and Tinker selling or traded for cash and suggests wealthy owners may risk losing top talent over pay.
Harvard captain Storer argues ball helps widen the sport and unite regions while criticizing the Western Conference for stoking trouble. He questions the conference’s usefulness and suggests broader, intersectional play could reduce tensions and boost the game.
The piece discusses possible moves for the 1914 Pirates with Joe Tinker and Her trade considerations. It notes Tinker as 33, born July 1880, and mentions other players like Bob Bescher and Eddie Grant while pondering a strong lineup to achieve a title.
Special to The Americas. Boston, Dec. 15. From a Boston hotel door bay, at $3 per week, comes the tale of J. J. Lannin the man set to complete purchase of 60 percent of the Red Sox stock not controlled by the Taylors. Lannin, born in Canada, rose from doorboy to head bellhop at the Adams House and later became a hotel owner with three properties including one at Garden City.
Cy Lawson, local outfielder from Cleveland Fede, is chosen by Cy Young to recruit two strong local players. Targets include Bill Benning Reggy Short of the Weidermania and Ray Fenton of the Norwood Club.
An advertisement from the Bidetro Medical Institute promotes Dr Gey Hermann offering free consultations for chronic stomach issues. The notice invites readers to visit at 2911 Vine Street and discuss non electric diet therapies with no initial cost.
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