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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1913

Page

6

Indoor League Opens With Two Local Games

The Cincinnati Indoor League opened with a double header at the O N G Armory. Avondale beat Continuation School 6 to 2 and the Central Turners defeated Crescenta 4 to 1. Eddington starred for the Centrals, while Kaucher was absent from the Central lineup.

Cincinnati O. N. G. Armory Avondale Central Turners and Crescenta Turners Holly Geerg Tewee Valentine Eller Vollman Reeve Hee Witte Seape Abatoar Stiafer Pfeifer Stark Dali Aw Fisher Ashe O Levine Rae Ickum FFA Acs Sietune Fisher Whitie Va Dahl Leisinger Hitse Hitzler Nickum Hid Nickum Leisitzler Hi Nickum Toandh Cuition Crescents Abhlbore Koebel Cesaen Dryling Vigo G. Redecker R F We H. Redeker Wi” Nunn Heckmyer Lang F. Dike Lippman Edington Ieee Abh Bashang Ruckstuhl J. Ruckstuhl Shew Riefenberger Mayer Wolts Boas Inne Liebinger Ruckstuhlel Ste Staten G. Redecker Penne Mayer Kratz Rickstuhl E. Ruckstuhl Eddington DY Baedington Centrals

Murphy Arrives for Talks on Cubs Shop Swap Plan

President Charles Webb Murphy of the Chicago Cubs arrived in Cincinnati and said he came on business besides baseball. He would meet Redlegs President Ebbets, but would not discuss trading Joe from the Dodgers without Ebbets's approach. Murphy denied wholesale swap talk and indicated he would trade only if it benefited the Cubs. He planned to stay until Tuesday morning.

Charles Webb Murphy Ghicago Cubs Murphy Cincinnati President Inn Redi Dent Ebbets and Tinker Cub Joe Dodgers Ebbets Reds Cubs

Fisher Improved May Give Mandot a Huge Surprise

The upcoming boxing match between Wart Fisher and Joe Mandot promises fierce action with title implications. Mandot eyes a shot at Ritchie, while Earl Fisher seeks to clinch future opportunities by beating top challengers. Harry Tracey joins the card at the Broadway club, facing a local opponent in a ten round bout.

Fisher Mandot Wart Fisher Earl Fisher Joe Mandot Ritchie Will Hend Pos Earl Eddie Murphy Topmnatchers Broadway Club Harry Tracey Philly

Football Season Closes at Crowe's Park

The Cincinnati football season ends as the All-Stars vs the Lick Rum A. C. game at Crowe's Park, Price Hill, is canceled due to wet grounds. The Price Hill park will reopen for baseball in spring under Ed Callahan management with Sunday high-class club games.

Cincinnati All-Staurs Lick Rum A. C Crowe's Park Price Hill Hilltop Park Ed Callahan

Dr G F Hermann Institute Improves Lung and bone diseases

A Cleveland area ad promotes the Dr G F Hermann Institute at 2911 Vine St Cincinnati Ohio offering free consultations for consumption of the lungs glands bones or joints claiming remarkable results. Readers are urged to inquire and ask the conductor to stop at the office for details.

F. Hermann Institute Vine St Cincinnati Avon

Couldn't See Why Veteran Did Not Get a Promotion

Charlie Doom a Phillies manager and semi pro catcher faced promotion dispute on a Fleischman team in N C. Mrs Fleischman protested a biased lineup placing him at catcher on opening day while Donahue, with two years on the squad, lingered out of the top spot.

Cavakitts Donahue

Fired Cincinnati players could beat Reds roster

A proposed ball team made from fired Cincinnati players could top the Reds current lineup. The infield features Wheeler Jolteson, Miller Leading, Joe Tinker, Hans Labert, Hobingzell, Groh, Herzog, and Nichoff. Pitchers include Never, Fromme, Hes, Brennan, Cheney, and McLean.

Cincy Reds Matty Lobert Tinker McLean Christy Mathewson Wheeler Joltiseon Jeveland Miller Ecing St.Louis Cardinals Joe Tinker Brooklyn Hans Labert Philadelphia Nationals Cincinnati Estates Hobingzell Groh Herzog Nichoff Paskert Philadephia Wernever Suggs St. Louus Hes Chicago Cubs Don Fromme New York Pittsburgh Brennan Cheney Chicago Larry McLean One Mathewson Giants Ing Mike Mowrey Eddie Grant The Iatould Becker

Bits of Gossip Far Yingling and Baseball Rumors

Local baseball chatter notes Yingling from Brooklyn as a Reds option who can hit. Packy McParland called The Beauty Pug by Milwaukee fans amid Chicago and Indianapolis talk. Miller Huggins skates to stay in shape as Cincinnati managers face press scrutiny.

Yingling Brooklyn Reds Dayton Ohio Lab Packy McParland Milwaukee Miller Huggins Jeppery Lttle Cardinals

Indians Want to Play Mt Adams Juniors for City Title

Mt Adams Indian Juniors seek a city championship clash with Northside Juniors after a 17 to 0 win over Irteh Lady last Sunday. Manager Herzog will take pitchers catchers and recruits to the Southern training camp a week early. Pitcher Joe Boghling of the Washington team declined a winter pitching offer from the Almendares club in Havana due to Manager Griffiths refusal.

Mt. Adams Herzog Joe Boghling Washington Almiendares Club Havana Cuba Griffith

Naps Seek Intermediate Games After Saturday Victory

The Christ Church Naps invite all Intermediate teams to arrange games on or off their floor. They defeated the YMCA Stars Saturday night. For game arrangements contact Albert Connolly, 18 Fourth street, city.

Christ Church Naps Naps Y. M. C. A. Stars Albert Connolly Fourth Street City

Local Basket Ball Stars To Get Busy During Holidays

Basketball will be a Christmas luxury in Cincinnati with many games arranged at the Spalding Booking System. Girls teams across the city draw strong interest, alongside high school stars in clubs. Covington C A C lost 38 to 30 to Dayton Gymnasts, though C A C showed grit in the second half. The Gymnasts have been a tough test for St Marys Cadets, noted as strong.

Cincinnati Spalding Covington C. A. C Dayton King St. Mary's

Herzog Faces Infield Dilemma After Egan Exit

Charlies Herzog, left without Egan who moves to Prooklyn, must urgently recruit infielders capable of filling Bir Richard's utility role for the Rhinelanders. Johnny Dodge won’t suffice as a regular hitter, so Herzog plans to search for a steady infielder when the National Commission meets in January.

Egan Prooklyn Charlies Herzog Buck Bir Richard Rhinelanders Lynch Herzog Johnny Dodge National Commission

Church Five Looks Like World Beater

Basketball experts declare Christ Church Five one of the best on Cincinnati floors. They easily disposed of the Kornbatters, Columbus champions, with near perfect passing and team play, rivaled only by Buffalo Germana in history.

Christ Ghurch Cincinnati Kornbatters Columbus Buffalo Germana

Who Do You Think Is To Blame The Managers or Red Directors

The writer questions whether managers or Red directors ruined the Redlegs past performance. It traces six managers since 1903 including Joe Kelly Ned Hanlon John Ganzel Clarke Griffith Hank O Day and notes subsequent success of former managers elsewhere while the team falters. The piece asks readers who bears the fault for poor results.

Fan Red Herrmann John T. Brush Joe Kelly Kel Ned Hanlon Redlegs John Ganzel Hanlon Clarke Griffith Hank O'Day Tinker Redland

Christ Church Football Officers Postponed Over Low Attendance

The 1914 Christ Church football officers election was delayed due to poor turnout. A full meeting will be held later in the week when the entire team can attend. Jack Ryen, Clarke Griffith's aide, to coach the University of Virginia baseball squad next spring.

Christ Church Jack Ryen Clarke Griffith University of Virginia

Packy McFarland Cares About Ring Appearance

Packy McFarland is cautious in the ring to keep his handsome features from being marred during bouts.

Packy McFarland

Christmas Night Batting Odds and Kennechy Hype

Grantland Rice muses on Christmas baseball dreams and a Regular Fellow aiming for a 1000 batting average by pinch hitting for a kid in need. The Konetchy deal is praised, while St Louis fans mock the Cardinals, tired of watching Kennechy try to hit home runs.

Snes Sap Konetchy St. Louis Cardinals Mr. Kennechy

Baseball figures spark debate on players and bonuses

The piece contrasts fan praise for Bob Bescher and Koney with stats showing Bescher at .259 and Koney near .249. It questions player valuation and likens free bonuses to slavery while railing against teams selling players.

Baseball managers and the eye for bonus players in history

George Stallings recalls passing on Patersons Wagner in favor of Heidrick and reflects on choosing talent over risk. Murphy discusses contenders and football dates as Carlisle Indians and Penn face challenges, noting Penn’s resilience despite losses to the Red plan.

George Stallings Star Paterson N. J Heidrick Honus Wagner Wagner Cobb Matty Carlisle Indians

Remark on Jim Thorpe as the ultimate all around athlete

A columnist asserts there has never been a better all around athlete than Jim Thorpe. He cites Thorpe’s Olympic all around prowess, football excellence, and ability to play in baseball, contrasting Thorpe with other sports stars and noting extreme praise. The piece then veers into satirical, bantering lines about sports records and a mock proclamation.

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