Big League Moguls Plan Second Confab
The American and National League magnates will meet in New York for a joint conference next week to discuss the Federal League challenge and league territory plans. Notable figures include Ban Johnson Connie Mack Harney Dreyfuss and Barney Dreyfuss, with talks touching on Chicago Pittsburgh and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Waldorf-Astoria
C. A. Comiskey
White Sox
National League Men
Ban Johnson
Rat Braug
Tener
Harney Dreyfuss
Lb Hedges
Connie Mack
August Herrmann
Pittsburg
Clef
Tople
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Federals
Cr. W. Murphy
Cubs
Chicago
Barney Dreyfuss
Wirates
Aldo
Pittebure
Reds Chief Warns Feds After Pittsburg Conclave
Red Chief Herrmann declares major league clubs will pursue a full war against the Federal League after a Pittsburgh meeting with leaders including Tener Johnson Bartering Dest Charley Beers Mack and others. Plan of attack to protect rights in the third league is to be drilled out and then fought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrmann
Reds
Pittsburg
Tener
Ban Johson
Barting Dest
Charley Beers
Mack
Federal League
Donde Petty
Iron Mask Stumbles in Record Trial at Juarez
Iron Mask runs far below par in a half mile and five furlong trial at Juarez aiming to beat Salvator’s mile mark. The sprinter falters after five furlongs, hampered by a stumble, finishing in poor time as owner Livingston watches.
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Iron Mask
Pepial
Juarez
Meéxida
Troy
Ne ‘Chane Ahé
Ed Howard
Tally
Hay
Dr. Catlin
Mandadere
Genwoerk
Marshal
Lottued
Cantom
Haernesh
Frely
Sortan
Jobp Reardon Else
Vandasen
Fortune
Coos
Will
Aise Ren
Wits
Daokinta
Ios
Stee
Berta
Helen
Doe
Doe. “Woods
Muchaecho
Radio Therapeutic Light Promises Cancer Lupus Treatment
An advertisement touts a light device for cancer lupus and related diseases used with special equipment. It claims a pleasant tingling sensation and relief of pain, inflammation, and weakness, promising renewed health and vigor for men and women, with dramatic testimonials.
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Aileas
Uae
A COMPLETE LIST OF THE FEDERALS SPOILS
Special to The American Chicago February source lists signed Federal League players by position and team. Names include Owens, Murphy, McDonough, Lee White, Howley, Jacklitsch, Simon, Leifield, Hagerman, Tinker, Byrne, and many others across Giants Pirates Reds Cubs White Sox and Cleveland affiliates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gilmore
Federal League
Owens
Washington
Carishh
Cleveland
Lee White
Siow
Detroit
Caicos Highlanders
Howley
Philadela Nationals
Murphy
Minor
McDonough
Feds
Chapman
Atlanta
Jacklitsch
Rochester
Wilson
Giants
Simon
Pirates
Pitchere—Lake
Frank Smith
Montreal
Fromme
Sanford
Federals
Henning
Roberts
Cubs
Hagerman
Leifield
Pirate
Cub
Ford
Highlanders
Cole
Highlander
Brown
Philadelphia
Nationals
Packard
Cincinnati Reds
Dessau
Hogue
Boston
Piddington
Cardinals
Hap . Myers
H. Miller
Agler
Atlante
Stovall
Knabe
Philadelphia Nationals
Zeider
McKechnie
Walsh
McCarthy
Schiafty
International League
Byrne
Westerzill
Bradley
Perrin
Columbus
Shoertstops
Tinker
Jeseltus Farrell
Darringer
Ferats
Chipmah
Blaes Milwaukee
Qutficldgrs
Hoffman
Ona Eenenes Murray
Buffalo
Oryke
Miller
Geaster
Walter
Chadbourne
Maggert
Jesavet Kruger
Kaiser
Zinn
Zwillittz
Choinard
White Sox
Scheer
Recruit
Meyer
Procklyn
Race Day Card Notes at Local Track
A muddled OCR of a race program lists multiple races with horses, odds, and purses. Entries include names like Surpassing ham Ros Hanvork Gallent Ror and a long lineup across six races with selling and stakes details, indicating a busy thoroughbred meet.
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Gisanto
Marippa
Lee
Surpassingham
Ros Hanvork
Gallent
Wrant
Rewal
Aon Kelle
Normandy
Fisk
Battling Nison
Goodwi
Vick Wet
Ada
Jordan
Polly
Sipaward
Quaver
Batwa
Armor
Prospect
Judge Monek
Sscov
Dick Deadwood
Baker
Erwah
Buck Still Looking for Outfield Help as Clarke Silence Persists
Red manager Herzog shows little progress in adding outfielders. Tommy Clarke remains silent, leaving the team uncertain about the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herzog
Tommy Clarke
Iris
Ree
Bae
Cleveland Fans Grieve As Nap Pitchers Jump to Feds
Special to The American Cleveland Ohio. Falkenberg and Blanding two of the Nap roster’s classiest pitchers sign with the Federal League. Falkenberg earns 23 wins and a $7,000 yearly rate for three years with $5,000 already advanced. Discontent with Cleveland officials and a waived status last season helps explain Cy Falkenberg’s defection. Long Cy Falkenberg and Blanding leave a big gap as Cleveland had hoped for the American League pennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Girieve
Nap
Feds
Falkenberg
Blanding
Ohio
Fed
Cy. Falkenberg
Federal League
Dutiaws
Falkebberg
Falky
Outlaws
Long Cy
Gossip of the Federal League and 1914 baseball turmoil
The piece lampoons early 20th century baseball chaos with chatter about the Federal League, star movements, and ownership shifts. Names like Kinster Brennan Ward Miller and Ambrose Puttmann appear alongside comments on managers Wilbert Robinson Birmingham and players Jimmy McAvoy and Kahler as teams navigate league instability before the 1914 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Federal League
Athletics
Kinster
Brennan
Ward Miller
Outlaws
Crescents Top Celts in Armory Fire Game
The Crescents defeated the Celts in a high scoring fire game at the Armory Sunday. Elwert left the mound early, Peters closed it out, and Crescents claimed first place by beating the Central Turners. The Centrale errors marred the second game, leading to a tighter result but the Crescents still prevailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescents
Celts
Armory
Elwert
Wuelzer
Kobly
Alwert
Mergard Tourney Draws Big Crowd in Camp Washington
The fourth series of Mergard's Individual Elimination Bowling Tourney attracted a crowded crowd at Mergard's alleys in Camp Washington. The event produced high excitement, with the evening shift delivering more intense scores as bowlers chased breakthroughs. Henry Boss posted the top score in the day session while competitors pushed hard in the evening heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mergard
Camp Washington
Henry Boss
Iday Angid
Sp Sertag
Gemes
Bose
Leader Deposed as Everett Jervis Tops Meet at Y M C A
A YMCA meet yielded strong performances with Everett Jervis moving into first place by a seven point margin after A Schwartz was deposed. Schwartz faltered in the quarter mile and failed to win the opening track event as La Mire suffered ball handling trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Schwarts
Everett Jervis
Schwartz
Lefty Niehaus Signs With Covington Cardinals
Covington boy Lefty Niehaus receives a report notice after being grabbed by the 8th Loule Cardinals last fall. President Britton sends a letter directing Niehaus to report to the Cards by February 8 as gins recently visited him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lefty Niehaus
Covington
Loule Cardinals
Britton
Gins
Niehaus
Delaney to Meet K C Mars Tonight in Cleveland
Gal Delaney of Cleveland meets Knockout Borg of this city at Heuck's Opera House tonight after a strong workout at an over-the-river club. Delaney shows speed and confidence, promising to beat Mars decisively if his right hand lands. Also on the card are Kid Longwell vs George Klett in a ten round semi and other bouts featuring Gilmah, Mattling Terry, Hinslinger, and Worth. tickets available at Spalding's The Wheel and Gasmans.
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Gal Delaney
Cleveland
Knockout Borg
Heuck
Hewss
Cal
Bennie McGovern
Mars
Jas
Marsalec
Kid Lonzgell
George Klett
Young Gilmah
Mattling Terry
Hinslinger
Kid Worth
Spalding’t
the Wheel
Gaseman’s
Cleaner billiards and youth uplift in sport history
The article highlights a broad rise in interest in youth welfare via clean sport. It notes parks and playgrounds reducing truancy and improving physical and moral conditions, with golf clubs funding baths gyms and instructors for boys, alongside a crusade for cleaner billiards embraced by CA clubs and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caddle Boys
Selections Feature Incomplete Names From Charleston Notes
Fragmentary lines mention selections, names like Imet Henry Bi and Korfhage with references to Charleston entries. Other readable items include Caugh Hill and Rebecce Yale with scattered initials. The text reads as a damaged OCR of a local listing or notes column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imet
Henry Bi
Doe Breto Korfhage
Caugh Hill
Interpre
Ees Bet—Korfhage
Feds Debate Federal League Clash and Reserve Rule
New York February 1 President Fets of the Brooklyn club questioned a joint meeting of the big leagues while noting a potential conclave could clarify issues. Ebbets argued the Federal league may exist but should not steal players under option contracts. Attorney Johnson said option clauses bind players and may withstand legal challenge. Rumor said Red Sox would trade Nanamaker and Yerkes to the New York Americans, but Farrell called it news to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
New York
Fets
Brooklyn
Ebbets
Logge Mery
James O. Johnson
Philadelphia
Benjamin Fl. Bute
Athletics
John C
Penpaylvania
William H. Taft
Red Sox
Nanamaker
Yerkes
New York Americans
Farrell
Ode to February by Grantland Rice
A fragmented verse praising February as a strong league month that ends winter’s drear and invites activity. The poem blends sports imagery with seasonal renewal and uses archaic phrasing to evoke a vibrant communal mood.
How To Putt Instruction Guide No 2
After taking a stance the putter is gripped with both hands and aligned to strike so the ball rolls toward the cup. The aim is a direct roll to the center of the hole and pin with careful technique and thought.
Golf and baseball entwined by Cobb and peers
The piece notes Cobb’s golf hobby allegedly affecting his hitting while Eddie Collins and others are cited as players whose swings and batting eyes suffered from golf. It mentions a Giants and White Sox game in Edinburg and references February matchups, a wind storm, and the idea that golf hurt batting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants
White Sox
Edinburg
Still at It 8 K F Shoota on Greatest Ball Player Claim
The piece argues that Ty Cobb is the best outfielder while Walter Johnson is the top pitcher and Hein Collins the best infielder, with Cobb as the most valuable outfielder Collins the most valuable infielder and Old Boy nearing 40. Johnson leads pitchers with a close runner up. Old Boy has entered his 40s and Christy Mathewson is noted in his 14th season.
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Eddie Collins
Driver
Dressle
Golf
Cuickersnee
K. F. Shoota
Cobb
Walter Johnson
Collins
Old Boy
Johnson
Fiost
Withewson
Americans eye British amateur crown at Sandwich
Giants and White Sox players keep training but have not reached Paris. Walter J. Travis won the British amateur title at Sandwich in 1964, and Travers Culmet and others seek to replicate his success. Travers and Culmet show great form, yet consistency remains to be proven against Britain’s deadly putters.
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Giants
White Sox
Paris
Sandwich
England
Walter J. Travis
Travers
Culmet
Travis
Greens
America
Sugless
Ouimet
Britain
McFarland Gibbons Bout Seen as Possible Big Ring Event
The piece notes a potential McFarland vs. Gibbons bout as a major year headline if both proceed. It discusses the fighters’ form, styles, and the risk of a dancing display over a decisive punch duel. It references Dartmouth and Carlisle, and comments on public and rival team sentiments toward the Indians.
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McParland-Gibbons
Seach Way
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