Herzog and Evers May Arrange a Big Trade
Cholly of the Chicago Cubs visited President Herrmann and discussed baseball trades but both denied any deal was certain. Herrmann would only handle trade talks with Evers and Herzog when they meet in Cincinnati for the National Commission meeting on January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herzog
Evers
Chicago Cubs
Herrmann
Cubs
Reds
Clate
Cincinnati
National Commission
Cincinnati Club
Marl Yingling
Herb Moran
Brooklyn Club
Sun Carden
Rube Benton
Gene Packard
Brooklyn
Benton
Yingling
Steinfeldt May Head Lexington State Leaguers
Rumor in local baseball circles says Harry Steinfeldt, old-guard Cub third baseman, is likely to take the helm of the Lexington Club in the Ohio State League. The Kentucky magnates seek a major shake-up and Steinfeldt, a Kentucky native, is viewed as a strong candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Meat Ree
Cub
Will Magne
Lexington
Harry
Lekington
Steihy
Kentucky
Western College Stars to Meet the Church Five
Western College stars prepare for a tough test against the Church Five from Notre Dame Wisconsin Universities. The Christians aim to prove their strength after recent wins and plan hard practice this week to meet a strong Columbus Kornbattera before their holiday tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western College
Christ Church
Han
WAL Wiestetes Collegians
Notre — E
Wisconsin
Christ
Delay Will Costly To Pags Fight Card
Detail on a New Year double bill in Chicago outlines late weigh in penalties and time violations. Joe Mandot must meet 133 pounds hours before ring time or face $10 per minute delays. If Mandot late by 6 minutes a $50 deduction goes to Fisher. The program features Harry Tracy vs Taylor in a ten round main event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joe
Mandot
Bari
Ioe
Fisher
Harry Tracy
Taylor
Not Like This in the Good Old Days in Baseball
The piece contrasts past player serfdom under club owners with recent shifts led by Herzog and Tinker. Players gain autonomy, choosing clubs and negotiating deals, supported by savings. It notes a potential loss if magnates resist, and mentions Pitcher Carl Zamloch coaching a California college team before reporting to Detroit’s spring training.
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Herzog
Tinker
Carl Zamloch
Detroit Tigers
California College
Jennings
Bits of Gossip In Sport World
The article notes a festive mood replacing anxiety in baseball headquarters. It highlights Harvey Herzog at Charleston with earnings over 5000 dollars, Ty Cobb's Detroit fame, Jess Willard’s father watching his son, and managers Herzog and Griffith with various signings and plans. It mentions golf costs, Clarke Griffith’s spring hopes, and boxers Marty Tracy praised by Jimmy Welmeyer.
Tinker Talks Brass Foundry Plan After Baseball
In a Chicago transcript Joe Tinker discusses leaving baseball to focus on his brass foundry. He aims for a three-year contract at ten thousand dollars annually and says he will quit baseball to devote himself to the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Chicago
Jaml
Joe Tinker
Wilbert
Robin
Dodgers
Jor
First Big Motorcycle Race at Savannah on Christmas Day
Savannah prepares for the first major Christmas Day motorcycle race. Riders from across the country compete on a challenging course for substantial cash purses and a city trophy. Notable entrants include Hal Gilbert and several veteran dirt track riders. The event offers a historic milestone for Savannah motorsport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Dev
Ja’ Pyeld
Hal Gilbert
Atlanta
Intry
Betsy, Jr
Crane
Ing
F. B. Campbcjohn
Twin Reece
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Bernandine
George Sorenson
Buck Sacked as Giants Manager After Dallas Brawl
Charles Herzog who had led the Giants in earlier seasons was ousted as manager following a rough altercation in Dallas. A man named Cocash struck Herzog during an exhibition game, dislocating his molars and triggering McGraw to remove Herzog from rookie manager duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Herzog
Herzog
Buncky Giants
Cocash
Cincinnati Gym Five Delay Start After Holidays
The Cincinnati Gym five will not play its first game until January. The Friars begin play after the holidays with three scheduled games to open their season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gym
Jan
Friars
Doyle Proposes Rule Change For Walked Batters
The article discusses Jack Doyle's idea to force pitchers to throw at least one strike before a walk, allowing the batter a chance to hit. It argues such a rule would be unfair to both batters and pitchers and notes it is unlikely to be adopted due to adjustment difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Doyle
Nana
Stewart Drops in One Man Bowling Tourney Standings
Hugh Stewart reduces interest in the weekly Grand Alleys tourney as Thrace tightens with top city bowlers. Stewart, the standout from the Blaneys in Hamilton County League, slides from third to seventh after five straight defeats last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrace
Hough Stewart
Blaneys
Hamilton County
Collegians Seek Basketball Games in Cincinnati Holiday Dates
The Western All-Collegians plan to schedule games with any first class five in or near Cincinnati for December 29 30 and 31. The group comprises star college players from across the country who will be home in Cincinnati during the holidays.
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All-Collegians
Cincinnati
Collegians
Cincinna
Feds Sign Thirty Players for Federal League in Chicago
President James A. Gilmore announced that thirty major league players have signed with the Federal League. Mordecai Brown will not manage Chicago and league managers will be named next week. Cleveland will remain in the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
James A. Gilmore
Baby
Mordecai Brown
Cleveland
Pittsburg Seeks Edge in Tinker Trade and Shakeup
Fred Clarke, Pittsburg manager, arrived with news of a large trade and a $35,000 offer for Joe Tinker to the Reds. He claimed the deal would shook up his team and help defeat the Giants next season while noting Ed Kenney and Mike Mowrey additions and changes that may affect the Cardinals and Pirates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Winfield, Kan
Fred Clarke
Pittsburg
St. Louie Cardinals
Pirates
Cardinals
Clarke
The
Redes
Joe Tinker
Brooklyn Dodgers
Herrmann
Cincinnati
Ed Kenetehy
Mike Mowrey
St. Louis
Bob Harmon
Robinson
Giants
Basketball Card Tonight Features Local Matches
Ramblers meet Norwood Baraca at Norwood while St Antony faces Norwood Moguls also at Norwood St Xavier Jre plays Bonaventura Cascades at an unidentified venue. Several teams seek games tonight and can be reached through Spalding's Peerless A. C. Pirates Friar Cubs and Holy Family.
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Ramblers
Norwood Baraca
Norwood
St. Antony
Norwood Moguls
St. Xavier Jre
Bonaventura Cascades
Spalding’s
Peerless A. c
Pirates
Friar Cubs
Holy Family
That Reminds Me Hub Northern Debut In Southern League
Huub Northern joined the New Orleans Club in the Southern League and recalled his major league debut. In his first game he had four consecutive hits, aiding a Brooklyn victory. The narrative notes Dahleen’s amused remark and Northern’s continued success at the plate.
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Huub Northern
New Orleans
Hub
Brooklyn
Northern
Dahleen
Waivers Placed on Outfielder Al Burch by Louisville
Louisville clubs place waivers on veteran outfielder Al Burch and expect his assignment to the Pacific Coast League. Burch formerly starred with Brooklyn and is the subject of a possible minor league move.
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al Burch
Louisville
Burch
Brooklyn
Physician Wade Arrested Twice In Week In Lebanon
Dr. Leslie P. Wade of 908 Mound Street was arrested by Frank Kuhn on a State Medical Board warrant alleging unauthorized medical practice. The affidavit says Wade claimed to be a physician and prescribed rheumatic treatment for Mrs. Jane Boltman. He was arrested Friday on a charge of promoting juvenile delinquency and is awaiting trial. It is unclear if he aided Anna Alexander in transporting a person to Cincinnati.
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Leslie P. Wade
Mound Street
Frank Kuhn
Geo. H. Matson
State Medical Board
State Board
Wade
Jane Boltman
Kuhn
Anna Alexander
Lebanon
Cincinnati
Reds trade stars and Pirate lineup boosts pennant hopes
The column notes Reds trading Humphries to Chicago and praises Cincinnati rivals. It highlights Pirates with Konetchy Viox Wagner and Mowrey expected to hit .300 plus power. Clark's outfield gains could fuel a strong season. Connie Mack faces a difficult holiday season amid strategic shifts.
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Clarke
Konetchy
Mowrey
Viox
Wagner
Pirate
Camopetaous Mackmen
Dynamiters
Clark
Editor vows to cover Michigan Harvard debate on October 31
A 1914 resolution promises the Sportlight editor will personally cover the Michigan versus Harvard debate scheduled for October 31. The note leaves quips to fate while confirming key assignment.
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Sportiight
Ourself
Baseball Psychology and 1918 Rumors in Brooklyn
A quirky peek at baseball minds and trades amid 1918 chatter. Mentions Prof J Tinker chasing $10000, Col C H Ebbets, Hughey Jennings, and potential outfielder Cobb. Ends with a wry note on Christmas only coming once a year.
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J. Franklin Baker
Col
C. H. Ebbets
Prof
J. Tinker
Nelson
Twin Seeks Quiet Life Return to Deer Creek Reservation
Joe Twin Carlisle football and baseball star leaves Colorado with wife and child to reside at Deer Creek reservation in California. He avoids talking about sports and plans no further baseball, focusing on past records and his Indian identity.
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Joe Twin
Carlisle
Twin
Colorado
Papoose
Deer Creek Reservation
California
Salt Lake City
Jos Twin
Jim
Remarkable Cure by Electrical Treatment Promised
Poor woman suffered for four years with headache nervousness and fear of falling. She cried often could not thread a needle and wanted to be left alone. Dr Hermann of Cincinnati credited with curing her through electrical treatment and offered free consultation. Tel AFyer 13T ask conductor to stop at office.
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Diany Epelis
Pho
GO. F. Hermann
Vine St
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ayer
Cinductor
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