Major Schedules To Conflict With Feds
The Federals plan a to avoid clashes with the National American and other leagues. St. Louis and Chicago host peak conflicts. Organizers fear heavy losses from schedule changes and player salaries rise by about $790,000 among the majors.
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Federals
International
American Association
Gilmore and ‘Company
St. Louis
Chicago
Federale
Louis
Cileg
International League
Big Melon Cutting At Palmetto Park
In Charleston Palmetto Park hosts a race day with a standout result in a five and a half fur long event. Sgtye beat the field at 7 to 1 after leading a large crowd of four-year-olds. Clem Beachey finished second in the Dangerous March mile race.
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Americas
Charleston
Sgtye
Palmetto Park
Clem Beachey
Bob Rin
Eetyr
Melot Bearbey
Tolson
Heretic
Aoe
Hass
Eifelt
Questios Ir
Tim Caffeey
Fawn
Form players lose at Juarez track amid rough riding
In Juarez Mexico on February 3 form players faced aerial rough riding as six races offered keen competition. Rooster remained the lone favorite to score while jockey Claver highlighted the afternoon. Local track investors Price McKinney and James Goggins observed the events as crowds gathered for the card.
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Juarez
Mexico
Rooster
Atnee
Price McKinney
James Goggins
Claver
Ivest
Kick
Ties McBride
Wits
Jockers
Pi. Se
Gossip and Rumors Roil 1914 Baseball World
The piece mixes chatter from Cincinnati about local teams seeking opponents, contract talk with the Indianapolis A A, and calls for games. It cites Johnny Dobbs predicting a New Orleans pennant, mentions Tinker and Dodgers publicity, and notes federal league disputes and tax talks, plus rumors of a turf league setup near Windsor.
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Johnny Dobbs
Red
New Orleans
Johnny
Unclear Racing Entries and Odds From Daily Card
The page lists multiple race entries with horse names and numbers, including Elwab 108 104, Joe Diebold 17, Royal Meteor 106, Queen Tepes 107, Lady Finger Agta 133, Nannie McDee 62, Amanda 18, Sidney Peters 114, and Eve Taco in the sixth race. The notation shows distances in furlongs and mile races plus odds or weights, reflecting a crowded race card with numerous entrants.
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Seitize
Joe Diebold
Royal Meteor
Elle
Drei
Bertanecs
Renwar
Usaige
Tracetep
Ae Widen
Queen Tepes
Lady Finger
Amodsizo
Hail Enn Id Ag
Pid Marta A. Monat
Fries
Baeh
Alvis - Pourth
Nannie McDee
Gray's
Amanda
Charles Soets
Nancie
Mince Junie
Tor Bay
Sidney Peters
Eve
Taco
Carter O. Berta
Selections from Charleston Paris Entries Note
Selections list shows entries for dogs or horses with names like Best Bet and Worth, including Jduarez SS Bell Beret Wicks Drei Great Yrier Liztie J Brights King, and Peters. No clear event, place, or outcome details available.
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Jduarez
Yrier
Liztie J
Athletics Keep Same Boss For Thirteen Years
Connie Mack has managed the Philadelphia Athletics since 1901, a stability unmatched in the American League as other clubs churn through managers. Under his steady leadership the Athletics have clinched pennants while other teams changed virtually every season.
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Perio
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Athletics
Long
Jean Connie
Sutton Defeated by Willie Hoppe in Billiards Showdown
Special to The Americas reports Willie Hoppe defeated George Sutton 300 to 226 at the Hotel Astor in New York on Feb 3. Hoppe controlled the match with smooth play and strong close work, breaking Sutton’s bid for the 16-2 dark Hine championship.
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Americas
New York
William ‘Hoppe
George Sutton
Hotel Astor
Hoppe
Sutton
Amamet
Terry and Gilman Signed For Bout At Heuck’s Opera House
Boxing card announced for next Monday night with Terry and Young Gilman agreed to a 10 round opener. Manager Bobbie Welsh promotes Corker as featherweight attraction from the northern circuits. Johnny Creeley and Leo Roux prepare for a 10 round semi windup, with tickets on sale at Spalding’s and Gassman’s.
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Écéres
Bobbie Welsh
Terry
Gilman
Heuck’s
Opera House
Mars
Delaney
Menager Welsh
Corker
Schieber
Kilbane
Johnny Creeley
Leo Roux
Creeley
Roux
Sally Will
Releres
Beak
Spalding’s
Gassman's
Feds of Last Year Seek Other Jobs
Federal leaguers of last season face uncertain futures as officials bolster major league rosters. Many reneged contracts to join the Federal League last year will be replaced by big league talent, making 1924 prospects bleak for these players.
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FEDS
Fed
Connie Mack and early baseball management milestones
The piece traces Connie Mack’s long managing career from 1884 with the Meriden team through major leagues in Hartford, Milwaukee, and Philadelphia Athletics. It notes early pennant races, championships, key teammates, and Mack’s wage-earning legacy as manager. It also includes remarks on Kilbane and Brown discussing pitching confidence and era differences.
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Wei
Connie
Meriden
Hartford
Conn
Washington
Buffalo
Firsburg
Pittebure
Connie Fais
Bonascape
Pitteburs
Milwaukee
Athletics
Mack
Kowtha
Ce Tire
Dan Murphy
Eddie
Plank
Harry Davie
New York
Sox! Fm
Fey
Athleticis
Ube
Bt Live
Sphinx Answers Merkle Not McGraw at Cairo Visit
Special to The Américain Cairo Egypt February 3 John McGraw manager of the New York Giants visited the Sphinx with Fred Merkle and others. McGraw asked if peace and freedom would rule the year but the Sphinx gave no visible response. Merkle pressed for an answer about the Federal Reserve bank roll but the monument stayed silent.
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Cairo
Egypt
John McGraw
New York Giants
Chicago White Sox
Kitective
Sphynx
McGraw
Ats
Fred. Merkle
Sphynix
National Car Exhibit At Union Central Life Building
The Nations car, a 500 mile speedway record maker, will be exhibited here in the Union Central Life Insurance building on February 7. The National exhibit mirrors the Chicago National Auto Show, highlighting a distinctive automotive display for visitors.
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National
Ctech
Union Central Life, Insurance
Stein Ridicules Federal League in Buffalo Visit
Jacob J. Stein, owner of the Buffalo International League club, arrived in New York for talks with President Edward Barrow. Stein ridiculed the Federal league situation in Buffalo and said more than 15,000 had been promised by promoters, though he doubted suitabl grounds could be obtained.
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Theami Cican
New York
Jacob J. Stein
Buffalo International League
Edward Barrow
Pir
Stein
Buffalo
Jessy
Lanky Cy Falkenberg Trims on Previous Jump
Special to The American New York Feb. The flopping of Cy Falkenberg, the Naps lanky pitcher, to the Indianapolis Federals is not his first desertion of baseball. When with Toronto Eastern league, Falkenberg jumped to Tri State outlaws, meeting manager Dick Harley at Broadway Central hotel. Harley asked, Have you stumped us Cy and Falkenberg replied Nope, sparking a fist fight that knocked Falkenberg down stairs and split his collarbone.
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New York
Cy’ Falkenberg
Naps
Indianapolis Federals
Darra
Tri-State 2
Falken
Toronto
Dick Harley
Palnanders
Tris State Outlaws
Toronto Teaim
Broadway Central
Harley
Falkenberg
Saturday League Meets at Linton Hotel Second Session
The Saturday Afternoon League holds its second meeting of the season at the Linton Hotel Thursday night. Applications will be acted upon and a secretary elected. John Spinney predicts an improved Spinney League race in 1914.
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Linton Hotel
John Spinney
Spinney League
King Cole Signs Up With Chancemen
Former Cub pitcher King Cole signs with the New York Americans of the American League after talks with President Frank J. Farrell and Abram Elkus. Salary set at 2366 dollars, matching terms he offered in December. Cole reportedly received 466 dollars in advance but will retain it.
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New York
King Cole
Cub
New York American League
Frank J. Par- Fell
Abram
Elkus Cole
Farrell
Chancemen
Cole
Chicago Fed
Eral Iemgnd
The Sportlight on Tinker and Teammates
The column discusses baseball statistics with Tinker and Knapp as examples and debates team strength, batting averages, and pitching quality. It weighs Fed Stowit defense and roster impact while considering upcoming changes and new players.
Baseball Batting Averages Spark Talk Across Leagues
A veteran baseball writer notes the obsession with batting averages as players across both major leagues have hovered around .322 over the past eight to nineteen years. He discusses the record keeping and questions the value of new formations while reflecting on a standout performance and the enduring focus on hits, errors, and scores.
Early season boosts and bleak luck mix for Phillies and Yankees
The text compares Philadelphia and New York teams to Cleveland, noting injuries and bad breaks affect their early campaign. It recalls spring woes where key players like Chance Chase and Hemi were sidelined, altering the infield and confidence as rivals press forward.
Luck's Highway Hard Luck Darkens Merkle Comeback
The excerpt recalls Merkle facing a rough run after a 2008 game mishap. It describes tough breaks, lingering psychological impact, and Merkle's fight to return despite pain and taunting as other players faced pressure.
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Merkie
Merkle Dows
Merkle
Catholic League Splits Into Two Divisions at Spaldings
A Catholic League meeting at Spaldings split into two separate bodies one for Catholic churches and one for Catholic clubs and orders. The church group cited St Louis St Edwards St Wis and St Catherine as represented parishes while clubs listed Newport Catholic A C St Francia Forest ere Madisonville Catholic A C and Wilapton A Wely Family names appear among members.
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Catholic Church and Athletic League
Spaldings
St. Louis
St. Edwards
St. St. Wis
New‘port Catholic A
St. Francia
Forestere
Madisonville
A.C. Price
Wilapton A
Wely Family
Smith Elected in City League Amid Resignations
Joe Smith, a noted local baseball man, was named secretary of the City League at a meeting in the Linton Hotel after Charles O'Connor resigned due to business pressures for a forthcoming tall at the Armory in Make city. Morissey, the rising infielder, declined an offer to join the Wiedemanns.
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Joe Smith
Linton
Smith
Charles O'Connor
Armory
Make City
AA. U
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