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Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1913

Page

5

Ebbets Challenges Herrmann Over Tinker Deal

Brooklyn club president Hybets Ebbets issued a strong ultimatum to Herrmann and the national commission regarding the Tinker arrangement. He claims he has bought Tinker for Brooklyn and vows to proceed with next year plans despite opposition. Fleischmann defended Herrmann but sided with Ebbets on the deal, and Red Sox Redland may interview for the Reds manager post.

Hybets Brooklyn Club Herrmann Tinker Het Sobets Thas Brooklyn Mr. Ebbets National Commission Supreme Court Julind Fleischmasy Ane Senedd Herida Redland Red Reds Hobbitzell

Sports Notes on Engineers in Football and St Louis League Meeting

A fragmented 1920s style column recalls engineers and colleges with football links, naming Oliphant, Bierman, Gallagher, and others as potential players and noting the season’s talent and prospects. A Portland scribe corner, Rube Wickir, and Vickers debate mark the piece, ending with a Catholic Basketball League meeting set for Friday December 19 at Spalding's.

Bex Ann Able Caren Oliphant Wigard Bierman Minne ‘Gallagher Missouri Glossop Indiana Sidecroiske Kansas Aggies Wincielx Hiversity of Kansasi Hyttersori Ahichigan Gauntpier Paine Ee ‘Lowa Graves Vidiian Ter Tor Dar Pontius Iigasi Dtalke Raf Weat Busi Regi Spalding Specht Pam Sharp

University of Cincinnati seeks all round athletics coach

The athletic council at the University of Cincinnati decided to search the country for a first class man to coach all athletics teams next year. Physical Director Broadbeck said they want a man versed in all branches who can stay year around. If none is found they will hire a football coach and Dana would get the job.

University of Cincinnati University Athletic Broadbeck Dana

Cleveland Naps Fail in Ford Trade Attempt

President Charles W. Somers of the Cleveland Naps failed to land Russell Ford of the New York Yankees as owner Farrell refused a cash offer and Somers would not trade.

Charles W. Somers Cleveland Naps Russell Ford New York Yankees Farrell Somers

Walnut Hills Lads Plan Independent Basketball Team

Walnut Hills high school players believe they can form a team to defeat reigning champions Woodward five. The plan, possibly under the name Walnut Hills Independents, aims to break Woodward’s five year interscholastic title streak and expand basketball’s appeal beyond Woodward’s fan base.

Walnut Hills Woodward Hughes Walnut Hillis Independents

Polo Club to Form and Consider Lake Shore Tract

A Chicago polo club plans formation tomorrow and will consider an option on an eighty acre lake shore tract. The Spalding booking system enabled a game between C A C of Covington and Dayton Gymnastics on Covington floor next Thursday evening.

Chicago Lake Shore Spalding Covington Dayton

Grantland Rice on the 1914 Pirates and outfield needs

Grantland Rice weighs the 1914 Pirates' prospects. He questions outfield quality and praises potential pitching by Adams and Hendrix while noting uncertainty from O'Toole and Harmon and the chance for Johnsonian or Mathewsonian form.

Grantland Rice Pirates Adams Hendrix O'Toole Harmon Johnsonian

Baseball Trade Musings and Team Strategy Reflections

The text debates Col Mugeins over Kenetchy trade options and a Bigs Pole stand. It critiques 1913 squad choices by Huggins, notes Garry Herrmann’s $15,006, and comments on Tinkers and Meds players affecting the Cipern ati club’s trade value amid Reds’ recent declines.

Col. Mugeins Kenetchy Huggins Garry Herrmann Tinkers Meds Cipernati Club Reds

Training and Tactics in Big League Baseball

Mogul Robinson comments on Lawson Robertson and the Dodgers. Robertson argues that few big leaguers know proper starting technique and that speed is the key asset, while many players lack sliding and base running knowledge and some remain unaware of hunting plays.

Mogul Robinson Dodgers Lawson Robertson Robertson

Merkle Responds to Trade News With Mock Mystery

The cheering and applause described as a mystery were Merkle’s reaction to rumors that Konetchy was traded to Pittsburg and that Jack Miller would search for bari-kari tools. The piece frames the incident as a humorous, non-serious response to the trade chatter.

Merkle Konetchy Pittsburg Jack Miller

Michigan and Harvard football meeting discussed for fall

The article debates whether Michigan should accept a two year agreement for a Michigan Harvard game next fall. It questions the value of the match for prestige and urges leaders from both regions to meet for the sport's advancement.

Ceton Notreme

Ranking system places Wilding third among 1913 players

The ranking committee would likely place the Athletics fifth in the American League and Ty Cobb fourteenth among leading batters. Brickley would be seventh among the season's drop-kickers according to the same system.

Anthony Wilding The Athletics Ty Cobb Brickley

Tinker to Earn 10000 Bonus with Dodgers Offer

The piece discusses Joe Tinker possibly joining the Dodgers with a 10000 bonus and says he would be in Brooklyn for 77 games plus 291 hours of expected work. It argues the implied hourly rate would be about 42 dollars, comparing it to a hypothetical 43 dollars per hour for a year’s stay in Brooklyn.

Joe Tinker Dodgers Brooklyn

Pirates vs Glendale clash sparks junior title race

A hot matchup tonight pits Christ Church Pirates against Glendale at Glendale as two fresh rivals for the junior title. On Thursday six teams play with Mt Healthy vs Bellevue Woodward vs Highland and Franklin vs Brookville at Franklin.

Christ Church Pirates Glendale Mt. Healthy Bellevue Woodward Highland Franklin Brookville

Spalding’s meeting schedule confirms all games to be played

The Spalding girls basketball meeting states that all listed games including those against University School will go ahead as planned without cancellations.

Spalding University School

Cincinnati Bethel Team Stirs Rivalry This Friday Night

A bold Cincinnati Bethel team challenges any local squad to play at its home gym this Friday night, with other games scheduled away except Wednesday.

Cincinnati Bethel

Pirates told to get Stephens sanction for Tinker deal

Pittsburg club witness Barney Dreyfus says Herrmann and Ebbets signed a pact to trade Joe Tinker for 25000 dollars in cash. He notes deals must have Secretary Stephens approval to be recognized by Cincinnati and adds Brooklyn can delay signing if legal rules hold. No time limit is fixed for Dodgers to sign Tinker.

Pittsburg Dev Barney Dreyfus Garry Herrmann C .R. Ebbets New York Herrmann Joe Tinker Brooklyn Cincinnati Dreyfus Pbbets Pitteburg Club Tinker Stephens Cincinnati Club Ebbets Egal Dodger Regal

Local Lad Goes to Petersburg

Local lad joins Petersburg club of the Virginia league after starring in Petersburg and Delhi clubs. Heine Busch, Cincinnati boy, has won three successive pennants there and eyes Zimmer and Homer Hompelle as targets for a life changing opportunity.

Zimmer Knights of Columbus Delhi Petersburg Heine Busch Cincinnati Homer’ Hompelle Price Hill

Pelicans Seek Title Match With Price Hill Football

The Pelicans plan to meet Price Hill next Sunday to defend a claim to the 156 pound championship. Price Hill had intended to close the season last Sunday, but may be accommodated if the Pelicans prove their right to face the Hillmen. Glendale Village girls, asserting Southern Ohio Northern Kentucky championship claims, beat Ludlow Town 23 to 14 and plan more games this season.

Pelicans Price Hill Hillmen Glendale Village Girls Southern Ohio Kentucky Ludlow Glendale

Mars Invited to Madden Farm for New Year Fight

Mars will travel to Lexington Kentucky on New Year’s Day to fight either Patsy Brannigan or Renny McGovern. John E B Madden invites manager Ratsche to bring Mars to his farm to train. Mars has accepted and leaves the city day after Christmas. He will fight any opponent with a suitable purse, and a bout with McGovern could avenge Frankie Conley’s prior damages.

Knotkout' Mars Laxington Patsy Brannigan Renny McGovern Mars John EB. Madden Ratsche Brannigan McGovern Frankie Conley Conley

Electric treatment touted for ear diseases at Vine Street

The notice claims electricity provides relief and cure for ear problems caused by nervousness. It urges personal examination by Dr. G. Hermann at 2911 Vine Street, noting many devices worsen mild catarrhal conditions and asking readers to inquire with the conductor.

G. ¥. Hermann Vine Street

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