Baseball Helps Gridiron Stars In Forward Pass Dozen
An odd cross sport article notes how baseball skills boost football. Georgia star Bob McWhorter and Army quarterback Prichard use outfield and catching instincts to improve forward passes. West Point players Metrilat and Hine excel in center field and base speed, aiding touchdowns and drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edie
Bob ‘McWhorter
Georgia
Bob
Army
Navy
Orward
Prichard
West Point
Bane
Ree Bail Metrilat
Local skaters prep for upcoming Marathon race
Local roller skaters practice every evening and Sunday afternoon for a forthcoming Marathon race. Notable entrants include Tack, Riley, Thewell Taylor, Davé Soal, Leslie, Eng Charley Campbett, Benjamin, and Ippaikiin Shear among other speed stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack, Riley
Thewell Taylor
Davé Soal
Leslie
Eng- Charley Campbett
Benjamin
Ippaikiin Shear
Sport men wish list for Santa from 1900s era headlines
Charley Herzog wants the popularity Joe Tinker enjoyed in Redland. August Herrmann seeks more Ebbets in the National League. Hing Griffith hopes for Ea Meteor. Joe Tinker demands a $10,000 Brooklyn contract. DBishow Brothers dream of a million at Mandot Pisher fight. Seven N N Owners seek trading chance with Pres Herrmann. George Chip craves only Frank Klauses to fights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Herzog
Joe Tinker
Redland
August Herrmann
Ebbets
National League
Hing Grifith
Ea Meteor
Brooklyn
Dbishow Brothers
All Western Collegians Tagging Christ Church Hoop Team
Christ Church basketball squad drills for a Saturday night game against the All Western Collegians composed of players from Wisconsin Notre Dame and Michigan. The lineup features two tall guards and a top center rival Heckmeyer of the Churchmen with a noted jump shot. Reserved seats are available at the Christ Church Parish House. The Giants plan 43 spring exhibition games with Yanke- mans starting February 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church Basketballeam
All Western Collegians
Wisconsin
Notre Dame
Michigan
Heckmeyer
Trntan Meckmeyer
Christ Church
Hoblitzers Headed for West Virginia Holiday Home
Mr and Mrs Dick Hoblitzer departed yesterday for Hobby s home in West Virginia to spend the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Hoblitzer
Hobby
West Virginia
Sacrifice Fly Rule Helped Wagner’s Mark
The article discusses the adoption of the sacrifice fly rule in baseball and its impact on Wagner’s hitting averages. It credits Morry Wagner for maintaining his member ship in the Three Hundred club and notes how the rule altered fly ball outcomes and credited sacrifices, with references to Dawpert Cravath Zimmerman and other players’ batting marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National ’ League
Ut Huy
Whs
Hans Wagnier
Hane
Lobert
Zach Wheat
Prusbure Club
Haim
Wagner
National League
Jake
Dawpert
Gavvy Cravath
Jaubert
Wade
dHeinie’ Zimmerman
Roy’ Miler
Philadelphia
Coline Drummond ~ Brown
Charter
Bchumfat
Otto Hess
Brain
Nna
Hartley
Claude Hooper
Otis Oy Vandall
New York
Ball Players Turn to Photo Dramas and Screen Fame
The article notes ball players shifting from vaudeville to film work. It highlights Kubo and Marquard depicted as a suffragist pitcher to feminine batters. It also mentions Manager Chance of the Yankees rescuing people from danger and Mathewson as a film figure whose supposed literary feats are debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aya
Kubo
Marquard
Chance
Yankees
Christy’ Mathewson
Matty
Hag
Bill
Archer Mistakes Auto for Rabbit in Boone Hunt
Jimmy Archer, hunting near Boone Iowa, fired at a cottontail from his car. He hit the radiator with both barrels, mistaking the auto for a rabbit, and later spent the night plugging the radiator while his party prepared to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dim ‘Archer
Kory
Neason
Jim
Boone
Iowa
Archer
Only Four Left Of The Old Guard In Baseball
Four of the 1911 major league leaders still work at the same clubs. Muggsy McGraw Connie Mack Hughie Jennings and Fred Clarke are the lasting figures as the modern life of a leader shortens to match the brief span of a pitcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muggsy McGraw
Giants
Connie Mack
Athletics
Hughie Jennings
Detroit Tigers
Fred Clarke
Pittsburg Pirates
Pool Stars Practice For Annual Pocket Billiards Tourney
Transportation Club members practice for their pocket billiards tournament set to start next Friday and run through December 41. Thirty two entries have been received for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trasportation Club
Coaches on the bench in college baseball tug of policy
The article debates whether professional coaches should be allowed on the bench during college baseball games. Harvard Princeton Amherst captains resist while Yale Pennsylvania Brown Dartmouth and Williams favor the change. Captains argue coaches influence vs players responsibility. discussions center on practicality and fair enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Harvard
Princeton
Amherst
Yale
Pennsylvania
Brown
Darruth
Witama
Hine
Yale Daily News
Mmovement
Rhoads
Hales
Wingate
Bits of Gossip In Sport World
Gossip notes from the sports world cover salary boosts halted by players’ group unrest. Lafayette and Virginia schedule changes, McCormick debates coaching moves, and Federal League temptations loom. Carl Morris leaves boxing for railway work while Nashville officials clash over the BoGthern league. Fred Snodgrass linked to Giants first base amid fan excitement at the Polo Grounds. Harvey Utrecht signs with the Cubs president.
Bowlers Set For Challenge Match In Local League
A bowling contest is arranged between Schott and Pfirman of the Schott team and Westhoff and Woerner of the Westhoff team. The match happens tomorrow night at the Westhoff and Wittmer alleys as a response to Westhoff’s pair challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schott
Pfirman
Hamilton County
Westhoff
Woerner
Wittmer
Holiday Handicaps Highlight Juarez and Charleston Races
Christmas features draw turf fans to Juarez and Charleston tracks. Charleston’s one mile race offers $2,000 to the winner with Donald McDonald likely top weight and favorite. Juarez, also one mile, nets about $1,600 to the winner in a assumed Manasseh versus Minoriosa showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juarez
Charleston
Donald McDonald
Minoriosa
Austin Ideals Win Fifth Straight Over St John Ideals 45 to 15
The Austin Ideals won their fifth straight basketball game by passing and goal throwing, defeating the St John Ideals 45 to 15. They have scored 200 points to opponents 32 in five games and travel to Brookville Indiana this week to play the Hoosier fod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Ideals
St. John Ideals
Brookville
Ind
Hoosier Fod
Walnut Hills High School Basket Game Planned Alteration
School officials refuse to allow the annual basketball game at Walnut Hills High School arguing the venue is unsuitable and will remain firm on keeping the event away from the campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Hills High School
Tigers Owner Navin says Gainer valued at over 25000
Detroit owner Frank Navin notes Del Gainer would fetch more than 25000 if traded and vows to find a capable first baseman to replace him. Navin stresses Gainer is the Tigers least valuable infielder but won’t risk the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Gainer
Satipoo
Frank Navin
Detroit Tigers
Gainer
Tiger
Navin
Jess Willard
Jim Corbett
Jim
Carl Morris
Willard
Jess
Michigan Defeat Prediction Buzzes From Eastern Press
Eastern writers predict Harvard will face an easy game against Michigan next year and urge coach Yost to assemble a stronger squad. They praise Michigan for quick snarls and note Harvard’s past in football, while suggesting Michigan will be ready.
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Harvard
Michigan
Yost
John Gearon
Larry McLean and a cruel act referenced in unclear language
An incomplete note mentions Larry McLean and a harsh act but provides few readable details or context.
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Larry McLean
Winter indoor meets eyed as Cincinnati groups plan events
Local gyms and athletic clubs weigh midwinter carnivals in Cincinnati. The YMCA and Cincinnati Gym discuss hosting new winter meets amid past losses on such ventures. Plans target high school and district level participation with a shift toward public school events if the venture proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cy A
Cincinati
Celts
Regiment
M.C
Fisher's Record Shows Him To Be An Improved Boy
The record of Earl Fisher who boxes Joe Mandot ten rounds on New Year’s afternoon shows notable improvement since leaving the city. Neighbors say he is the coming lightweight with a fearsome punch. Fisher has eight fights in the last year, winning six and drawing two, with knockouts over Eddie Ketchell and Harry Donahue. An added attraction will feature Eddie Forest and Jimmy Wid moyen Hae Seeenae a 30 Fee lor with Kid Taylor’s signing postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Fisher
Joe Mandot
Bart
Danny Ridge
Jimmie Brennan
Baker
Eddie Ketchell
Eddie Murphy
Andy Howell
Greek Kelley
Harry Donahue
Columbus
Kid Taylor
Tracey
Eddie Forest
Jimmy Widmoyen
Giant center Heckmeyer shines in Christ Church win
Christ Church basketball notes a strong performance by Heckmeyer the giant center who scored 11 field goals in last Saturday's game highlighting the frontcourt dominance and scoring punch for the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Heckmeyer
Giant
Tinker and Goblin Echoes in Odd Sports Commentary
The column features Grantland Rice style musings on Tinker, a Brooklyn club, and a humorous Davy and the Goblin reference. It discusses golf prospects with Ouimet, Evany, Travers, and Evang, plus Griff’s 1914 campaign plans and team trade expectations.
Miracle year praised as George Stallings lifts Braves from eighth
An earnest sport historian surveys sports miracles from 1913 and 1914, highlighting George Stallings lifting the Boston Braves from eighth to first in a single season. The piece discusses Brav es momentum and notes federal league ambitions and bankroll influence on competition.
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Vardon
Hay
Brickley
Umpire Changes Stir League as Lynch Is Dismissed
The article notes relief among umpires Jim Johnstone and Brick Owens after John Lynch is ousted as league president. Owens had been canned from the National umpire squad mid season and declined to discuss the matter publicly. The piece also cites batting leaders Riggert and Chappell and mentions Niehoff and Reilly among top baserunners and hitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Johnstone
Brick’ Owens
John Lynch
Lynch
Johnstone
A. A
Owens
Forward Results in Medicine Spark Public Hope
A fragmented plea praises medical progress and urges the public of Ctechunatl to embrace new cures. The text hints at office hours and a call for personal attention, reflecting a promotional medical note with unclear specifics.
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Saint Nick
Herrmann
George Chip
Frank Klauses
New York Giants
Yannégans
Jimmy Argher
OLD Guard
Johnson, Wood, Waddell, Josh and
Walsh Dangerous
Joe Wood
ED Walsh
Walter Johnson
Larry Lojoié
Cleveland Naps
Washington
Rube Waddell
Id Addie
Joss
Lafayette
Yate
Virginia
Pmoose McCormick
Jaying
Chattanooga
Ore
Federal League
Carl
Morris
Hirsig
Schwarts
Nashville
Hermann-Tinker Suf
BoGthern
Fred Snodgrass
Fred Merkle
Polo Grounds
Harvey Utrecht
Price Hill
Jed
Yesday
Murphy
Cubs
Armory
Fisher
Grantland Rice
Tinker
Dr. Tinker
Mr. Carry
Tam White
Asia
Prooklyn
St. Andrew
Jack Jolly
White Sox
London
Scotland
Scotia
Col. Jolly
Travers, Oulmet
Evang
Jack
Ouimet
Evany
Travers
Griff
Mackmen
Federal
Feds
Tom Jones
American Association
Riggert
St. Paul
Biggert
Larry Chappell
Milwaukee
Reilly
Indianapolis
Niehoff
Louisville
Ctechunatl
Howell
M.ld
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