Herzog Signs Reds Prospect As New Manager Builds
Manager Herzog begins rebuilding the Reds by testing a fast young catcher and evaluating talent across the system. Buck will travel to Cincinnati to pursue a top hurler and an outfielder while meetings in the Queen City tackle reserve clause issues and potential action against the Federal League. Herrmanns reports due Tuesday.
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New League Formed To Develop Advent Team Players
Physical director Balurrittell formed a basketball league from Advent gym members. A schedule will be set at Monday night meeting. Three teams Crescenta Pirates and Cubs. Wuestefeld captain Crescenta Youmanns Pirates Wasteway Cubs. Two players per team to develop young material and speed learning of the game.
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Crowd witnesses water circus at Cincinnati Gym
Three hundred people attended the water circus at the Cincinnati Gym last night. A canoe tilting contest provided excitement while Howard Adae performed a diving exhibition and Lou Hurtig presented humorous acts for the audience.
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Gotham Next City for Outlaw League
Special to The American reports in New York that Federal league president James Gilghore toured the city to study sites for a park and to finance a new New York team with a $100,000 certified check. He noted Dots Miter, the St. Louis Cardinal first baseman, had been signed to manage the Federal league club.
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New Albany Club Postponed Game Move to Louisville YMCA
The Christ Church versus New Albany game is postponed to a later date. Manager Coleman booked the Louisville YMCA for the matchup, with the New Albany club now set to visit on January 10.
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Deaths in football blamed on gridiron injuries
National Collegiate Association at its eighth annual convention criticized football death counts. Physical Director George Ethers of Wisconsin University said only one death last season was truly from football while most were caused by gridiron accidents.
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New York Boxing Board for Penal Action
The New York State Athletic Commission considers a penal action this week against an unnamed party after a report in The American dated December 30. The commission will review licensing and conduct standards for professional boxing events in New York.
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Treatment of the Kidneys with Electivity and Gout Ailments
A medical note discusses a mystery to doctors about high uric acid and kidney function. It claims electricity treatment reduces urate deposits in joints and offers a method by Dr G Erman who charges nothing, with office contacts listed.
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Fed League Activities Stir Big League Moguls
Federal League buzz rattles major owners as they mock a third circuit yet admit recruiting top players. They claim no demand exists for another league but vow to prove otherwise while bragging of a growing talent pool.
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Carberry’s Laugh Turns to Legend of Walter Johnson
Boston Globe writer John W. Carberry boasted of having found a pitch great and wired that the pitcher was Walter Johnson. Readers at the Globe teased him as Johnson later debuted in Washington after being bought from a western team for $50.
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Advent Stars To Be In the Game
The Advent five will face Westminster club of Hamilton Ohio at Advent Gym on New Year’s afternoon. Manager Wuest erfeld says Mathis Comp ton and Wastney return, with Wastney the team’s live wire. Advent has not lost this season on its home court in five games. Pilgrims play East Night High School and a dance follows.
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Cincinnati Adds More Amateur Baseball Leagues Next Season
Cincinnati leads in new amateur baseball leagues with possible rivals New York and Philadelphia. Local organizers are actively forming additional circuits for next season.
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Franks Schulte Car Fire Destroys Auto Trophy Beloved Cubs Winner
Chicago reports Frank Schulte, the Cubs 1911 auto trophy winner, mourns the loss of his prize car after a blaze near his Georgia ranch. He and wife were unharmed. he briefly fought the fire but fainted his wife who recovered. The trophy honors Schulte’s early NL striking prowess and was created in 1911.
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Crime wave grips Cleveland as fourth victim found
Cleveland police press to curb city crime after a wave of robberies and a stabbing left Joe Putey, 44, unconscious in a hotel doorway. Physicians say he will die. The report notes mounting violence amid a string of robberies.
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New York Lightweight Harry Stone Wins in Australia
Harry Stone the New York lightweight has defeated the four opponents he has met in Australia, extending his winning streak abroad. Stone’s victories demonstrate continued form as he tours Australia.
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White Sox Reorganize as Mt. Auburn Orioles
The Mt. Auburn White Sox reorganize under the Mt. Auburn Orioles name and will play in the Spalding Sunday Morning league. Lineup includes Siler at short, Strube at third base, Wydman second, Dietz at first, Cornell, Russell, and Cahn in outfield, Dolliver, Newhart, and Andrews pitcher.
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Cleveland Auto Show Set for January 10 Opening
The Cleveland Automobile Show will open January 10 and run for a week at Wigmore Coliseum. The event will feature several hundred cars from the latest makes on display.
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Gabby Street Declares Join Day With Federals
Former Reds and Washington star Gabby Street announces he will play with the Federals, challenging organized baseball. The move is not expected to alarm most magnates, who are unlikely to lose sleep over the statement.
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Boss Robinson Opposes Training Slow Dodgers Sprint Plan
President Eubets of Brooklyn aimed to take Lawson Roberson, famed trainer, south with the Superbas to boost speed this spring. Wilbert Robinson, Ebbetts’ new manager, rejected the idea, suggesting running talent is innate and cannot be taught.
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Prominent Bowlers Enter New Camp Washington Tourney
A first time bowling tournament will be held at Mergard's alleys in Camp Washington from January 4 to February 1. Twenty bowlers enter, pay per series, with weekly elimination dropping four low scorers until four winners meet on the final Monday for top prizes of 24, 18, and 4 dollars plus a shoe order. Contact H. L. Mergard for entry.
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Gossip of the Sport World
The column surveys early 20th century sports chatter. Promoters seek Jack Johnson for a Mexico bout while Chicago prospects discuss Red Mellens catching duties and passed balls. Mentions Cincinnati’s Dick HobLitzel, Walter Johnson’s poultry prize, Manistee’s Eddie Matt, and Washington and Jefferson College football strength.
Break of the Game by Grantland Rice Highlights Upset
The column reflects on early intercollegiate triumphs and the Yale system awakening competitive play. It compares chasing victory with managing a baseball team, noting rising fortunes like the Braves moving from last to fifth and hinting at ongoing fanfare and ambition.
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Lanks' New Campaign Faces Stiff 1914 Contenders
In his first season with the Lanks he lifted a near hopeless plan from last place to fifth. He improved conditions greatly since taking control but faces a hard job ahead. There is little chance to overtake Philadelphia, Washington, Cleveland and Boston, the top teams of 1914. To rise further, Detroit or Chicago must be surpassed, clubs expected to be stronger this summer. Lifting a team from a rut in this era remains a tough task for leaders and educators.
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Jack and Jill and the Hilltop Water Tale
A fragmentary verse reads about Jack and Jill and a hill or brook with a dented marble bean. It then shifts to a sports note naming four top pitching possibilities in the National League: Hendrix Adams M Quillen and D Lin.
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Baseball and the 1914 season outlook for Giants and players
The 1914 forecast weighs Joe Wood’s health after a beaning of Bobby Byrne and the Giants’ prospects. Doyle Merkle and Tesreau underperformed last year but may rebound, leaving room for others to slump. Bescher could keep the outfield stable as the team eyes improvement.
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Fights and Fuels: Boxers Clash As League Talks Six-Team Minor Circuit
Old time boxing chatter caps a page with Leach Cross eyeing Bud Anderson and Fitzsimmons ready to challenge heavyweights. Louie Heilbronner advocates trimming minor leagues to six teams, citing six towns as enough for prosperity. Also notes Mugsy McGraw clashes, Packey McFarland’s aversion to work, and odd clubhouse anecdotes from Philly and New York.
Tad Jones Proposes Change To Goal After Touchdown
New York report states Tad Jones former Yale quarterback urges removing punt out from grid code. He suggests the kickoff for a goal after a touchdown should be from the spot of the downed ball, removing the punt out as a factor and increasing difficulty for goal kicks.
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Fisher To Show His Improvement In Cincinnati Bout
Fisher arrives in Cincinnati for his bout with Joe Mandot at the Lyceum tomorrow afternoon. Mandot plans to use Fisher as a stepping stone on his comeback toward the championship. A record crowd is expected as advance ticket sales run heavy.
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Hans Wagner Breaks Faith With Pirates Chief
Hans Wagner defies Pirates president Dreyfuss by playing basketball this winter after promising to stay off the court. The lineup includes George Smith Julius Orris Red Ainsworth Maos Kirkpatrick Joe Schulz Marty Berghammer Ray Miller Red McKenna Bill Trautman and R Creed from several independent South Hills teams. Wagner had admitted he pledged to avoid basketball to prevent injury affecting his next season with the Pirates.
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