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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1914
Page
3
President Herrmann faces growing worry as Hartley and Clarke stall on contracts for the park at Gontaye Atatrese Puttmann. Cincinnati’s plan to leave February 26 hinges on agreement, with Blackburne the only signed catcher so far and Grover Hartley still undecided.
Tommy Gavigan an American fighter in Paris faced hard luck as he and other boxers sought easy money. He stayed after several fake bouts damaged prize fighting in the French capital, was fined $150 for two pounds overweight, and earned only $124 from his share.
The Y M C A Church Baseball League will be organized next week with berths to be announced. A notice will be given of the meeting handled by L Edelmann care of the Te Ak.
A large crowd watched two competitive YMCA basketball games. Cincinnati Law defeated Sessoms with Collie scoring 12 points while Painter and Alban starred for the losing side. The second game was one of the season’s hardest fought, with Burns and Matt driving play and Germanne Neve praised for effort.
The fourth annual Music Hall Automobile Show will be divided into two sections due to the large number of entries. The first runs February 21 to February 28 showing pleasure cars and accessories, the second March 2 to March 4 featuring trucks and general business vehicles. Exhibits surpass last year with late entries.
Manager Bob Harrison reshapes the Hawthorne squad listing last season stars Ferger Barrs Ft Har rison Frey Kain and Ed Murphy with new signees Tophari Burns Clark and Sweeney Ferger to lead the lineup with R Harrison catching Aim to join the Berger Bi League of Covington and invites tryouts via Warsaw 288 L.
Captain K Hill fuels C G A C basketball form this winter. His superb play keeps teammates energized and gym officials count on Hill to lead the Blue to victory over Buffalo Germans Saturday night.
The Austin Ideals defeated St John's Crescents 26 to 14 on their floor marking the thirteenth straight win. The Ideals showcased precise shooting and steady defense while St John's Crescents struggled to answer. Meader of the Ideals is negotiating for games with the Michigan Aggies who beat the St Marys Cadets.
Scheiberl declares peak fitness ahead of Monday night clash with Kayo Mars at Heuck's to earn a Kilbane title shot. Mars seeks redemption after a prior setback, while Leo Roux and Kid Taylor renew their Chicago rivalry. Bud Lally to referee the ten round bout with tickets at Boalding's Wheel and Gassman's.
The White Sox outfielder Ping Bodie was jokingly fined a penny for dusting beer from a seat. Fans enjoyed the tale as Bodie teased back at a bar, claiming he could lift a highball over the fence.
A head pin tournament begins Monday February 9 at Central Alleys 404 West Seventh Street one of the citys largest of its kind Entries promise ten to thirty entrants from sponsors Gates time Krollman Kuehner Exterprize Rowekamp Finke Honing Oriental Grand Deters Osler Overbeck and Koo Koo among those sending in entries
A New York mail carrier, Charlie L. Wenzel of Newburgh, pleaded guilty to robbing more than $3,000 from mail in New York. Judge Hollister sentenced him to two years at Atlanta penitentiary, noting the downfall stemmed from his love of the game and his attempt to be a good fellow.
Swinging rumors move through Cleveland Naps workouts in New Orleans as Ketchel eyes greatness and Jones notes shifts in baseball power. Frank Chance minimizes losses, while Umpire Dani Mahoney steps into coaching at Washington. Myrtle Clark Griffith comments on AL players’ loyalty as J Tinker’s move stirs reaction. King Cole mix up and Louis Loudermilk trade add to a busy, unsettled season chatter.
A readable fragment lists entries and prices for a horses race meet. It mentions multiple horses with figures like 106 114 118 and names such as Crown and Beach Sand. Details cover a fifth race for three-year-olds and selling one mile events with various bids and odds.
The fragment lists several horses with weights for maidens and six furlong races, including Brttie Mey 105 Nellie C 205 and Rebeccs 122, plus four and one sixteenth mile selling race entries like diesel Sonente 98 and Blue Beard 104 with weights 106 109 for Star Berta.
A garbled list of names and items appears to mix nicknames and likely proper nouns such as Jack, Velma, Groevenor, Eloise, Sadie Wood, and Christmas Eve. The passage reads like an OCR jumble with unclear context or events.
Rushville Indiana club signs Bob O Connell, regarded as a top third baseman in the Cincinnati area, to play the difficult corner for the fast Rushville squad, one of the state’s speediest organizations.
In Charleston South Carolina the Pal Metto Park card features a surprise finish as the favorite fails to win the handicap race. The field includes multiple horses with noted odds and a six event program highlighted by tough competition and close margins.
Outsiders led by Birdman upset the primary favorite in the six feature at Juarez. Dorothy Dean and Black-eyed Susan also ran well with Birdman firing a dramatic somersault to win easily. Sea Cliff owner boosted prize after the closing event.
The Friar basketball team beat Covington Catholic A C by 49 to 11 last night, with betting’s goal shooting highlighted. The Friar Cubs also defeated Austin A C in the preliminary game by 37 to 18.
The National League schedule meeting opens Tuesday with league owners discussing the baseball situation from multiple angles. The gathering marks the first official conference between the two leagues as plans to expand and place new clubs in major cities are discussed amid pressure from leaders in organized baseball.
The article discusses Ty Cobb and Jackson in 1911 to 1913, noting Cobb’s higher yearly averages and Jackson’s rising performance. It contrasts their career peaks, suggesting Cobb remained ahead in most seasons while Jackson challenged in key years.
The text discusses golf stars Cobb and Travers showing restraint to win, noting Cobb peaked at .420 after .405, and Travers adjusted pace to win. It mentions Jackson batting averages and Travers defeating unnamed opponents by narrow margins, illustrating strategic pacing in matches.
The passage discusses constant control of the game and self management as keys to sustained success. It cites Mathewson Cobb and Vardon as exemplars, noting long careers and high hit totals. It argues that lasting performance requires both skill and mental as well as physical stamina.
Two golfers bet Travers $25 he could not par the final hole. With 40 feet to the cup and a critical moment on a windy course, Travers faced a must-make shot for a 75. He pulled it off in a lucky turn, sealing the win as critics marvel at the rare composure under pressure.
Fred Jacobs organizes a high class semi pro team in this city aiming to be the clashiest club yet in Southern Ohio. Several men are identified to fill the roster with games booked in March for the full season. The Brendamour Sport Pitth street is noted in connection with the project.
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