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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
8
The Red Sox weigh Buck Herzog or Dick Hobby as manager with Herzog pushing for the top job. Hobby, a steady player, has fan support if Tinker cannot return. Herzog previously threatened to quit baseball to avoid playing for Cincinnati, complicating potential moves.
Rumors swirl over Charley Ebbets and Joe Tinker with a potential Brooklyn Park move. Names like Walter Camp and Admiral Fitcher appear in asides as teams discuss managers scouts and owner deals. The Athletics and Cardinals plan Florida workouts as Cincinnati eyeing a pennant faces rival debates.
The First Regiment led by Captain Leen Tedeschi fields a strong squad at the armory next Sunday. The draft has increased and five to six teams race tightly in the league with Walter Moore and William Klein set to lead the battery as the team eyes the flag. Dr Clarence Beianerie serves as secretary. The St. Mavier Juniors seek figures and prep for upcoming games.
A fragmented clipping notes Brickie’s five goals in Yale versus Mar Yard on November 22, 1880, highlighting Parke Davis’s statistical tracing and mentions of drop-kicks and a 34-yard goal. It references follow-up dates and locations including West Bend, Pole Springs, and Indianapolis, with scattered names and numbers.
The article recalls a rough paced game marked by disputed calls and players’ tempers. It highlights McFarland’s weight controversy and Umpire timing, plus Tim Thuret and Hurst's steadfast stance, while praising Oliphant the Purdue star for his late night double duty to fund college.
Special to The Aw Wa a 17. Howard Shanks notes Clyde Milan in center and Tan Moeller in the outfield for the Washington Nationals as Griffith plans no major changes for 1914. The pitching staff seeks improvement led by Walter Johnson with potential additions from last fall’s tryouts.
The article surveys rising young catchers shaping the 1944 season. It highlights Wally Schang, Bark, Land Carrisch, Gossett, and Agner as promising assets for the Athletics White Sox Browns and Yankees, noting hitting and defensive potential and breakneck competition for starting roles.
Madden fans await Jimmy Sheckard former Chicago Cubs outfielder and Fed signee to become manager of Toledo team. He is praised for mastering Cub machine playing style and his baseball intellect and grit.
The article highlights Charley Brickley of Harvard and his famed right foot. It details a patented toe cap worn over the shoe toe to create a flat striking surface. The cap, face nearly flat, reduces wobble and improves contact with the ball during kicks.
The piece praises Tommy Murphy known as Harlem Tommy for his long career, grit, and near-miss title chances. It notes his persistence through eras with Gans Kelson and Ad We Gust, his fights against champions, and a recent canceled bout with Willie Ritchie, highlighting his status as a hardy veteran in the ring.
Mrs. Carrie Burkhart, coach of the Page Hall champions, will lead and play quarterback for a female football outfit. Fifteen girls have asked to join, and several managers seek chances to schedule games against men in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.
The article notes Christy Mathewson tops NL pitching averages, allowing 2.66 earned runs per nine innings while Giants bat for 44 runs per game. It covers his 306 innings across 34 games, 291 hits by 1,195 at bats, a .243 league batting against, 93 strikeouts, 21 walks, and high control with rare passes.
The St John Crescents defeated the St Bonaventura Cascades 20 to unknown at the St John gym last night. Crescent wards featured with a standout pass. The game was halted due to unnecessary roughness by the visitors.
Manager William Frizzell trains Kid Little of Cincinnati for bouts in the 120-pound class and aims to match him with any eligible opponent. Also training Skin Proctor and Skin Sells of the Eleanor Athletic Club Mt Adams for a ten mile roller skating race on Washington's Birthday. They completed the full course in 65 minutes yesterday.
The semi finals of the graceful skating contest will be held at the New Rinky on December 26. A preliminary round Tuesday night was won by Miss Helen Jones and Biff Mitchell, whose unusual skill impressed the judges and audience alike.
A rambling column mixes poetry lines and a shaky account of film glitches during Cap Anson’s pension ceremony. The writer critiques Redland baseball governance, disputes Garry Herrmann blame, and mocks magnates politicking while musing on practice and fate in a loose, period voice.
A debate notes Western colleges are not as strict and work heavy, citing low funds for gymnasiums. It mentions football schedules, dusk practices, and coach Macklin. Bill Langford retires from the referee district, praising a top trio Langford Snow Fultz for their class and impact.
The piece notes no direct statement from Harry C Vout about Harvard beating Michigan easily, cites Yost’s restraint on team comparisons, and references continuing controversy over Western Conference judgments and Packey McFarland’s defenses amid criticism.
City girl basketball teams plan to form two leagues the Girls High School and the Girls Independent Leagues at Brendamour's club rooms. Managers are urged to attend. An inter league series will cap the season with champions meeting. The St Louis Browns led the American League with 124 double plays, a key factor in their standings.
Gus Kuvaris faces Young Olesen in the first of weekly Thursday wrestling bouts at the Standard Theater Cincinnati. After the opener, Billy Schober the world welterweight champion will pay any local man $1 a minute to stay on the mat with him.
The article touts the liver and gall bladder as key organs and promotes a new treatment for liver and intestinal diseases. Dr. Gee E. Wrenann of the Medical Institute offers a demonstrable method and invites patients to visit 2011 Vine Street for evaluation.
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