Northern's single drives in three as star feats noted
Walter Johnson's era noted Northern, a former Red now with Brooklyn, hit a line drive that scored three runners on a single, a rare feat described among seven seasons of players driving in three on one-base hits. Other listed instances include Paine, Lajoie, Yerkes, Wagner, and Baker across 1909 to 1919.
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Hole Northen
Brooklyn
Walter
X Men
Rune
Preddy Paine
Chicago Americans
Northen
Lajoie
New York
Steve Yerkes
Heinie Wagner
Boston
Frank Baker
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louie
Mars Wins Vicious Cincinnati Boxing Bout Over Delaney
Kaye Mars the Cincinnati featherweight hopeful defeated Cleveland’s Cal Delaney in a tough 10 round ambush at Heuck’s theater. Mars landed more often, blew apart Delaney’s defense, and secured a clear points victory as the local crowd roared.
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KO. Mars
Cincinnati
Cal Delaney
Cleveland
Heuck's
Kilbane Beats Moy In Six Rounds At Olympic A C
Johnny Kilbane outboxed Eddie Moy in six rounds at the Olympic A C in Philadelphia. Moy, touted as one of Pennsylvania’s best 112-pounders, was again overwhelmed as Kilbane dominated from the start and forced a convincing performance in the second meeting between the pair.
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Philadelphia
Johnny Kilbane
Eddie Moy
Pennsylvania
Olympic
A. C
Kilbane
Liu
Cleveland
Bachelors Club Elects Officers for Coming Year
The Bachelor’s Club met at 422 Torrence Road and elected Martin E. B. Ryan president David G. McManus vice president James J. George W. Hagen Joseph H. Doud and Beanie W. Quinn as officers. The group will devote itself to baseball and other sports.
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Bachelor's Cie
David McManus
Torrence Road
Martin EB. Ryan
David G. McManus
James J. George W. Hagen
Joseph H. Doud
Beanie W. Quinn
Ad Wolgast Aims to Regain Title Amid Confidence
The Teuton Hattler of Cadillac, Adolph Wolgast, declares he will win back the title after recent fights. At twenty six, with eight years in the ring, he eyes a July 4 bout at Vernon against Willie Ritchie as his path to championship.
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Adolph Wolgast
Teuton Hattler
Cadillac
Mich
Clase
Joe Azevedo
Rat Nelson
Milwaukee
Nelson
Bat
Joe Rivers
Champien
Rivers
Woilgast
Gace
Willie Ritchie
Vernon
Ritchie Seen By Cross as Greatest Lightweight Since Gans
William Cross, in New York's fighting den Provines Cross, proclaims Wille Ritchie as the best lightweight since Joe Gans. He says Ritchie lacks ring experience but could surpass Gans with Tommy Murphy's generalship and notes Ritchie’s class. He compares Ritchie to Nelson and Wolgast and imagines a Gans versus Ritchie matchup at their peaks.
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Wille Ritchie
Joe Gans
Tommy Murphy
Gans
Provines
Gane
Ritchie
Ideals Claim Ohio State 115-Pound Championship
The Austin Ideals beat the Indians 49 to unknown to win their twelfth straight basketball game. Daugherty stood out for accurate shooting as the Ideals declare themselves undisputed 115-pound champions and challenge Christ Church for a 135-pound class. Coach Meader calls for a three-game series with teams from Ohio Kentucky or Indiana.
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Austin Ideals
Daugherty
Norman Voltz
Christ Church
Meader
The
Ideals
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Covington Giants Prepare for Season Under New Staff
Covington Giants Athletic Club organized a 1914 baseball team at a Friday meeting appointing John Brockmeier as secretary and business manager B H Gronette as playing manager and Nic Brake as captain. Brockmeier signs five former players Ed Kirst Nic Brake Gronotte Bruenning and J M Frighery and the club adds all star picks A Schuler Cushing McDignnon Coyle Enwright Scheming. The club won the Northern championship last season.
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Kateeny
Giants’ Athletic Club
Covington
John
Brockmeier
B. H. Gronette
Nic” Brake
B. H. Gronotte
Ed Kirst
Bruenning
J.M. Frighery
A. Schuler
The
Federals
Cushing
Shilos
McDignnon
Coyle
Cincinnati Blaines
Enwright
St. Patricks
Scheming
Cardinals
Autoists Seek New Garage Space in City Exposition Basement
Cincinnati Automobile Club has already secured many pledges for spaces in a proposed club garage to be built in the basement of the Manufactures' Permanent Exposition building at Third and Vine. The plan would protect cars from weather and offer daytime storage at lower costs than downtown garages. about 60,000 square feet are allocated for hundreds of machines.
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Cincinnati Automobile Club
Third and Vine Streets
Buck Weaver Dies After Lingering Illness
Buck Weaver former Philadelphia Athletics star dies at home in Philadelphia after a lingering illness. He left the Athletics and later played for Louisville in the National League, noted for a wonderful record during his career.
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Philadelphia
Buck Weaver
Philadelphia Athletics
Weaver
Athletics
Mhon
Louisville
TWO LITTLE BAKERS TO WATCH PAPA BAT
Frank Baker of the Athletics was presented with twins a robust boy and a vigorous girl by Mrs. Baker at their Trappe home on Saturday The twins were reported well and Frank received many congratulatory messages from admirers while the town of Trappe shared in the pride
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Philadelphia
Prank Baker
Bateman
Packer
Baker
Trappe
Frank
Messngee
Trapper
Sport World Gossip Sees Big Changes In Baseball Circles
The gossip notes possible shifts among Athletics and the Federal League, with Joe Cantillon and Branch Rickey cited. Jack Coombs vows to return to the mound for the A’s, while the Dixie League asks the Southern League to coordinate schedules. Bill Kilifer returns to the Phillies amid talk of discipline. The Mexican strap gains attention as local indoor track season nears in February.
Horses Compete In Mixed Flat Race Card At Teaneck Track
Entries show multiple races for three and four year olds with distances from five to sixteen furlongs. Notable names include Angie Kick Floren Lady McBride and Flying, with weights around 100 to 138. The card lists Purse events and various horse entries across six races on the program.
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Tyre
Coli
Southers
Taepelda
Joe Pine
Black Chief
Provinee
Starboard
Moteast
Chartier
Bob
Joe
Seeuevens
Prince Floral
Mike Coben
Angie
Kick
Floren
Frieze
Lady McBride
Gold
C. E. Norv
Rose O'Neal
McAlac
Badie Mott
Ven
Rooster Eae
Tidy Wolffarth
Princess
Rot
Chantiller
Ramsey Mornlight
Tor
Rowues
Mosc
Wa Alent Geil
Sagar
Cole Jumps Federals. Weeghman Quits New York Era
King Cole has jumped the Federal League and will pitch for the New York Americans next season. He confirmed the move after meeting with President Farrell, coming from Chicago with the Cubs' Ar thur Irwin, amid contract disputes and court appeals over terms agreed December 10 and signed December 20 in Chicago. Farrell plans to seek legal action, while Cole may travel to Baltimore and Pittsburgh to resolve the matter with Federal League officials.
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New York
King Cole
New York Americans
Cole
Farrells
Chicago
Arthur Irwin
Joe Tinker
Parrei
Farre
Ty Ferrell
Vrais Pittsvord
Buffalo
Torenth
Baltimore
Ual
Ed Manton
Pirtebure
Chita
Discoverer of Bombadier Wells Outshines Newton as Base Ball Rivalry Grows
Grantland Rice weighs fame in baseball lore while noting Bombadier Wells outshines Newton in discovery. He argues pro leagues fear Federal League disruption and forecast limited financial returns due to non competing schedules. Baseball crowds seek home wins over heavy schedules amid league clashes.
Grasp the bell with both hands over the plate
Instructional note outlines a pitching grip emphasizing holding the ball securely from the left and avoiding contact with the ear note or teeth. It discusses various methods once proposed and endorses one approach as most worthy of consideration for effective pitching.
Rollie Zeider Joins the Federals
The fragment recalls Rollie Zeider and mentions Hall of Fame figures, noting he joined the Federals. It references Frank Farrell and a hospital stay in St. Louis during summer, hinting at a leap between leagues and sports career movement.
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Frank Farrell
Rollie
St. Louis Hospital
Balldom's Mother Goose becomes a federal riff
Fragmentary verse satire reports federal raids on teams described as the Yankees Browns and Reds. The piece mocks law enforcement and a “naughty league” with weary, cryptic lines about frisking and plotting.
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Feds
Tinker
Yankees
Browns
Reds
London Golf editor predicts strong American invasion led by Ouimet
Harold Hilton analyzes the 1924 golf season and the upcoming American challenge led by Ouimet Travers and Evans. He assesses chances in the triangular medal round, notes Travers as a top match player, and suggests Evans may win if the trio meets. Hilton also comments on international impressions of Travers and the broader 1924 sports scene.
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London Golf
Harold Hilton
Ouimet
Travers
Hilton
Hilltop
Evans
Chicago
Levinsky’s light weight fuels big ring advantage
iSport Snap Shots notes Bat Levinsky weighs about 170 pounds, giving away 20 to 30 pounds to many heavy rivals but leveraging reach, height, and agility. Johnny Coulon visits Ceylon’s camp with a plan to challenge bantam champ, sparking a heated exchange that nearly erupts into a bare knuckle brawl before officials intervene and gloves are offered.
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Levinsky
Johnny Coulon
Ceylon
Coulon
Johnny
Sharpshooters Take Coin in Juarez Race
A field of runners competes in the Juarez meet with sharpshooters securing the winning payoff. Entries include Gili Ge, Karees ee, and PatIere Geist as the event unfolds with more details listed for the sixth race and related performances.
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Suarez
T Park
Karees
Ford
Gili
Patiere Geist
Pisa
Akeni de Pinte
Gandy Cortee
Adelaide
Geir
Aly
Bees
Dublee
Attica
Taylor
Public Wins Four at Palmetto Park Race Day
A public racing day at Palmetto Park featured four favorites including odds on Choices and deposit in the Goodrich Handicap. Jockeys and trainers such as Henry Bateman and Dr. Dougherty faced a mixed card with several horses in the money and strong performances across multiple heats.
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Palmetto ‘Park
Trent’ Deposit
Goodrich
Bor
Pirst
PI. Ab. Electrician
PO Aear
Henry Batehinson
Prospect
Dougherty Dudgi
Monel
Prince Hap
Barium Alto
Wei
Flynn Knocks Out Redel in Fourth at National Sporting Club
Flynn knocked out George Redel in the fourth round of a ten round bout at the National Sporting Club. Redel was overwhelmed by Flynn early and finished with a knockout in the final moments of the round.
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New, York
Flynn
George Redel
National ‘Sporting Club
Eh Flynn
Redel
Crescents Face Undefeated Ideals in Cincinnati Clash
The Crescents meet the undefeated Ideals at St. John gyms Wednesday. Crescents boast a strong junior roster and aim to challenge their rival from Cincinnati area. Canal 4866-L.
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T. John Crescenta
Austin
St. John
Crescents
Pionsalp
Alle Oder
Cincinnati
L. Ask Tar John
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Veneta
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Juarez
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Newton
Zeider
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Richie
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Doust
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