New League Declares War on the Majors
Chicago Federal League leases a ball park as Joseph Tinker signs to manage the Chicago Federals with eight major league players. Mordecai Brown to oversee St Louis side, while Chicago New York and Cincinnati players join other rosters. Officials dispute plans and potential court action looms as baseball braces for a federal league challenge.
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Chicago
Joseph Tinker
Chicago Federal
Tinker
Mordecai Brown
St. Louis
New York
Gilmore
Federals
Hanson
Baltimore
Otto Knabe
Phillies
Creely Triumphs Over Viera In Ten Round Bout
Johnny Creely edged Viera in a ten round match at the Standard Theater last night. Creely used clever, aggressive tactics to land with ease while Viera, described as green, struggled to follow up his opportunities. Eddie Forrest fought a strong draw with the Cuban, though Viera took the popular decision as the crowd cheered a growing display of Cuban skill.
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Johnny Creely
Viera
Johnny
Wayans
Creely
Vier
Eddie Forrest
Ammer
V Forrest
Forrest
Otor
American Crack Golfers Plan 1914 Abroad
American amateurs and professionals, including Jerome D Travers, may travel to Britain in 1914 for the Amateur Championship at Sandwich starting May 18 and the Open at Prestwich around June 18. Women’s British Championship opens May 11 at Hunstanton. France hosts the amateur and French Open events starting May 26 at La Boulie and La Tonquet begins July 6, offering cross-channel competition for U S players.
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Jerome D. Travers
Francis Euimet
Ameri-can
Sandwich
Prestwich
Amet- Jean
Travers
On Met
Great Britain
Hunstanton
Norfolk
Prestwick
Chantilly
la Tonquet
France
la Boulie
Sean Oppertee
England
Spencer Holds Mark for Rapid Firing
John Evers left a Chicago game last summer after three outs were recorded. Tub Spencer, famed catcher, is noted for backstopping a past coast league team. He was to front a doubleheader in Sacramento when the umpire announced the batteries and laughed, prompting Spencer to protest.
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John
Evers
Chicago
Tub Spencer
Tub
Sacramento
Spencer
Kilbane Seen as Unbeatable Featherweight Champion
Tv. S. Andrews of Milwaukee calls Johnny Kilbane the stoutest fighter at 122 pounds and argues the official featherweight mark will keep him crowned while it holds.
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Tv. S. Andrews
Milwaukee
Johnny Kilbane
Westminsters To Meet the Advent Five New Year's Day
The Hamilton Westminsters, undefeated this season and described as the strongest local hoops team, are booked as the Advent Memorial Club open-house attraction on New Year’s Day. Coach Baurrittell’s five will play a fast opening game against The Pilgrims and East Night High School, followed by a dance.
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Hamilton Westminsters
Hamilton
Ohio
Advent Memorial Club
Baurrittell
Hamiltonians
Pilgrims
East Night High School
The Boxer's Seconds No 1 to No 3
A fragmented description of boxing attendants labeled No 1 to No 3. The first is a talkative, sharply dressed figure. the second is a high-energy helper in a faded sweater. the third a jovial roustabout who splashes water on spectators.
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W. J. Bryan
Filbert Hubbard
Gossip on baseball chaos hints at power moves and hires
Bits of gossip in the sport world swirl around possible moves in the Federal League and National League. Names like Herrmann Tinker Bates Hofman and Herzog surface as potential players managers and leaders while Horace Fogel teases a top position.
Crandall Likely to Quit Baseball After 1913 Season
Dee Crandall star relief pitcher for the Giants may retire from baseball after the 1913 season. He will not rejoin the Giants or any other club next spring and plans to settle on farmland in Minnesota and Indiana. His 1913 release to the Cardinals and Giants manager McGraw’s interest in dealing him are cited as key reasons for retirement.
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New York
Dee Crandall
Giants
Crandall
Dee
Minnesota
Indiana
Cardinals
McGraw
Ten prominent ball players ten years ago still seen today
Left to right Leach Wagner Crawford Bottom Frank Chance among about 144 players who stood out a decade ago ten remain in the public eye. The piece notes careers span giants to Browns with figures like Tinker Leach and Sheckard still active in various roles and leagues over the years.
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Leach
Wagner
Crawford
Frank Chance
Matty
Giants
Joe Tinker
Cubs
Pittsburg
Hans Wagar
Tommy Leach
Ham Crawford Co
Atielder Lajdie
Bosom
Athletics
Bobby Wallace
Browns
Billyallace
White Sox
Sox
Ertork
Naps
Yanks
Phil
Earl
Jimmy Sheckard
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cardinals
Reds
Seven T
Tinher
Jose
Billy Sullivan
Callahan
Cal Ietill
Cub
Jim McGuire
Earl ‘Moore
Bill Dahlin
Dodgers
Utrecht Will Get Thorough Try Out
Harvey Utrecht, standout pitcher for Hughes High School, received a professional tryout offer from Johnny Evers of the Chicago Cubs. If he proves capable, Utrecht would become the first major leaguer trained by a Cincinnati high school team. His performance against the Cubs impressed Evers and fueled the chance for a southbound development stint.
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Harvey Utrecht
Hughes
Johnny Evers
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Harvey
Cincinnati
Champaign
Evers
Queen City
Indiana Champs 10 Tackle Churchmen
The Christ Church basketball team meets New Albany MiG A five Saturday night. New Albany is the Southern Indiana champion and last year lost the Kentucky title by one point to Louisville YMCA. This game starts a series to decide the Tri State championship. St Boniface faces the Austin club on New Year’s Day at St Boniface gym.
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Christ Church
New Albany
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisville Y. MC. A
St. Boniface
Austin
Circus Night At Cincinnati Gym Water Event
A candé fitting event is added to Cincinnati Gym Water Circus tonight with a man to prevent disturbances. A large crowd is expected after previous demand for repeats due to limited space at the last show. The Boston Red Sox meet the Reds in two spring games at Redland Field on April 11-12.
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Boston Red Sox
Reds
Redland Field
Old Clark Griffith Spends Freely and Boxing Notes
The article notes Clark Griffith's lavish handling of Washington Club funds, sending for Ed Ainsmith to discuss a contract and travel. It surveys Sam Langford's win over Jeannette, Gunboat Smith advantages, Moran and McKettrick talks, and hints at baseball position shifts and pitching wear. Johnny Coulon recalls a rough amateur bout with Danny Goodman, praising Coulon’s late-fire tactics and Willie Ritchie echoes.
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Clark Griffith
Washington
Sam Langford
Joe Jeannette
Dan McKettrick
Moran
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Jim Johnson
Sil Artha
Mandot Manager Seeks Lightweight Elimination at 133
Tommy Walsh, Joe Mandot’s manager, blasts fight promoters as the “biggest suckers.” He argues against Harry Ritchie and calls for an elimination contest at the proper lightweight weight of 133 pounds, with Mandot ready to meet all contenders.
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Tommy Walsh
Joe Mandot
Ritchie
Mandot
New Clubs to Join Semi Pro Circuit
Brendamour Sunday Circuit officers will meet next week to plan for the coming season and expand the league by adding ten new clubs. Price Hill will welcome a new club as a member of the circuit.
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Brendamour
Joseph Dixon
Price Hills
Sportlight Reflections On Drinking Smoking And Baseball
Grantland Rice muses on self denial in drinking and smoking and links habits to baseball performance. He notes managers and players vary in impact, cites Stallings and McGraw eras, and argues material alone didn’t guarantee titles.
Detroit club’s pennant rise under Armour and Jennings
A look back at the Detroit baseball club in 1906 under Bill Armour drifting midpack and finishing sixth, then under Jennings rising to pennant contention with little lineup change. The piece notes aging pitchers Johnson and Plank echoing strong forms as expectations set for the coming season.
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Detroit
Bill Armour
Pep
Jennings
Michigan Faces Famous East Squad in Comeback Bid
The writer notes a two to four week slowdown in dispatches and explains a delayed response pattern. The Michigan eleven prepares to face one of the ancient Big Three of the East, with several former stars absent from the uniforms. The column adds humorous jibes about baseball figures and a brief on the Browns remaining with their club after prior Federal League talk.
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Michigan
Heston
Snow
Weeks
Fredden
Herrnstein
Gregory
Cicotte Becomes First Signatory Holdout Breaker
Eddie Cicotte, Detroit native turned White Sox pitcher, unsigned his 1914 contract amid a holdout. He cites Players Fraternity principles and will wait for commission action after year start while remaining in game shape. The Chicago club sent out 1914 contracts as rumors of wider signings circulate.
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Detroit
Eddie Cicotte
Chicago Americans
Walter Johnson
White Box
Eddie
Cicotte
Fraternity
Ite
National Commission
Chicago
Electric Cures Promised by Dr. Hermann at Vine Office
An advertisement touts electrical cures for a range of ailments with free examinations and consultations. Dr. Geo. F. Hermann invites patients to visit at 2011 Vine Street, claiming substantial relief and urging readers to seek tests and trials despite prior failures.
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Geo. F. Hermann
Vine
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