Cincinnati May Get Toronto Franchise
The American league circuit may award the Toronto franchise to Cincinnati after Toronto withdrew financial backing. Wreghman warned Gilmore to forfeit the franchise if Canada did not act promptly. Cad Coles and Thomas McGuire joined the Chicago Federals, while Al Bridwell left organized baseball to join Mordecai's St. Louis club. details indicate Cincinnati will have the first call on the new league.
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Cincinnati
Cleveland Ee
Gilmore
Wreghman
Toréato
Cad Coles
Thomas McGuire
Clark” Griffith
Washington Americans
St. Louis Nationals
Chicago Federals
al Bridwell
St. Louis
Murphy
Mordecai
Buffalo Germans World Champions to Play Cincinnati Gym Tonight
The Buffalo Germans, world champion basketball team, arrive in the city for a key match with the Cincinnati Gym five tonight. A large crowd is expected as the Germans face the Gym in a strong lineup contest, with a preliminary game between the YMCA Maroons and the Gym Tigers.
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Buffalo
Cincinnati
Beass
Hill
M. C. A. Maroons
Gym Tigers
Colonel Marchmont Grabs Handicap At Juarez Fair
Special to The American from Juarez Mexico reports Colonel Marchmont winning the seven furlong Orizaba Handicap at the Juarez track. Longshots fill minor places as favored runners stumble. racing details include times 2 20 and a field featuring numerous horses, riders, and jockeys.
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Juarez
Mex
Marchmont
Orlongs
JeeSere
Maznik
Johneon
Moleaworth
Obrien
Lee Harrison
Charles
Dave Drom
Anster
Eacelint
Lads Rite
Binocular
Kid Nelson
Fox
Wetrelia
Renee
Orisaba
Seven Wits
Jockere
Cok
Cpinent
Brian
Rovil Dovy
Frely
Gentry
Pay Stresk
Dene
Algo Pan
FIFTA
Horken
Wei
Jockers
Wig
Moratieht
Ciavers
Bas Wa
Asous
Ford
Bate Bob
Lineb
Masaio
Orba Smile
Charley Vue Bowe
Aleo Rag
Pea Kearnetta
Mott
Blue Bearn
Berta
Prince Conrad
Racing Chronology from Charleston Handicap Card
A small Charleston crowd watches a seven furlong handicap won by Effend with Grosvenor second and a crowded field behind. The card lists four races including a selling seven furlongs, a six furlong selling, and a seven furlong selling handicap with varied weights and jockeys, plus a dialogue snippet interrupting the fourth race.
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Bperial
Americas
Charleston
Chuckles
Threart
Grosvenor
Effend
Jack Hanover
Hewever
Ermegarde
Sophia
Barnes
Boovery
Neander
Troy Weight
Big Rock
Union Jack
Rpar
Sallie “Danford
Weet Times
Butzed Jr
Y Borees
Wis
Tockers
McVaggart
Keogh
Toy
Coosenmaeet
Ben Sorel
Chenault
Pte
Wits
Torkeya
Win
Mint
Ian A
Ad Wolgast Reaches City For February 16 Bout
Ad Wolgast arrives today in this city to prepare for his February 16 fight at Heuck’s Theater against Tommy Gary. Doctors report Wolgast recovering well from recent surgery and nearing his former lightweight champion form, with a potential showdown against Willie Ritchie if he defeats Gary.
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AG Wolgast
Tommy Gary
Heuck
Tts
Willie Ritchie
Gary
Britons Want to See Johnson Again in London
Reports say Britons are eager to see Jack Johnson return to London for another fight. Earlier appearance left little impression as he waddled due to his size, but crowds are willing to pay to see the famed heavyweight in action again.
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Johnson
Jack Johnson
London
Arthur Sem ‘Langford
Navajos Aim for 115-Pounders on Friar Floor
The Friar Navajos seek games against 115-pound teams on their home floor. Address is J. Kattus care of the Friar Gym. The Navajos will meet the Austin Ideals later in the season.
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Friar Navajos
J. Kattus
Friar
Navajos
Austin Ideals
Thoroughbred Racing Entries From Charleston Card
Readable race card details list horses and odds across five races at Charleston. Entries include names such as Supreme, Mamma Johinnon, Ostranto, Bulessan, Benedictina, and many others with weights and claimed selling stakes and prizes.
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Urse
Ing. Castars
Oid van Es Gy
Dr. Dougherty
Perne
Province Na Cum Maid
Io Aa Berta Nee Nley
Ton
Mamma Johinnon
Supreme
Lintrosk
Sprain
Rae Robert Bradley
Feather’ Bey
Republicadra
Ostranto
Stowfaes
Benedictina
Frog
Yee
Unclear Names Mix From North Shore Selections
Fragmentary OCR list shows scattered names such as Charleston, Tiley, Dr Berry, Mamma Johnson, Sylventris, Electrician Norma J. Idlola, Bleeth, Juarez, Macemene, Ophir, Monks. Readable context insufficient to determine event or item.
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Tiley
Dr. Berry
Mamma Johnson
Sylventris
Fising Over Supreme
Electrician
Norma J. Idlola
Bleeth
Repunices
Ms Miller
Carie Tad
Nile Waker
Bauer
Linbrock
Baseball Man Trek Southward To Dixie Sun
The opening spring training trek begins as pitchers and many recruits head south to Florida under the Dixie sun. Sport writers anticipate rookie sensations and the lively reports that follow, with photographers capturing players in camp and coffeehouse chatter fueling fan interest.
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Dixie Sun
Posse Ca
Eddie Collina
Sticks
Marth
Gossip of the Sport World and Federal League Hustle
Busy sports chatter links Hughie Jennings to pitching stars Schutz and a college kid. Cincinnati aims to land a Federal league franchise and build a ball park soon. Mike Gillespie quits Heidelberge management to paint church windows. Feds claim unfair play yet seek governance by the established rules. Copious notes on boxing refs Bud Lally and Schelbert Mars, Otto Williams leaving Kansas City Blues, Chappelle eyeing Federal league, Dodgers bound for Hot Springs, and Feds needing a park, team, and manager in Cincinnati.
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Feds
Queen City
Crescents Stay In Hunt After Close Junior Tilt
St. John Crescents coach Charles Engiert says his team remains in contention for the Junior championship after an Austin Ideals game. He notes the Ideals faced the Crescents for the first time and the score was 49 to 16, with Crescents planning a rematch on Austin floor to vie for the title.
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Charles Engiert
St. John Crescents
Moran Dominates Paris Heavyweight Scene in Mixed PR Flair
Sport column portrays Moran as a flamboyant American heavyweight amid Paris admiration. It compares his swagger to Shakespearean drama, notes dwindling veteran numbers since 1904, and highlights his influence on boxing fame and league prospects.
Philly Regulars All Lined Up for Southern Camp
Philadelphia regulars gather after a February afternoon practice except pitchers Cy Marshall and George Chalmers. Pat Moran, catcher coach, has not yet returned but is expected to sign before the train departs for the southern training camp. Baker, Marshall, and pare contracts were discussed by the training committee.
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Philadelphia
Philly
Cy” Marshall
George Chalmers
Pat Moran
Baker
Marshall
Pare
Johnsons in dispute over terms with Walter Johnson claim
A tale from Otto Knabe, manager of Baltimore Federal league club, centers on Chief Johnson the Indian pitcher of Reda. Knabe wired Johnson for terms to play with the Reds but Johnson replied by wire that he would sign for a $10,000 bonus and a reasonable salary. Knabe, puzzled, sent a messenger to relay the message and the telegraph read that Johnson asked for his own terms not Walter Johnson's.
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Chief Johnson
Reda
Otto Knabe
Baltimore
Knabe
Johnson
Walter Johnson
Gellar-Champs Have Best Lead-Off Men
The article notes lead-off players in 1918 major league baseball. It highlights Mil ter Huggins of St Louis and Bert Shotten of the Browns as top first bat men based on bases reached and on-base value, with Shotten earning many walks.
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St. Louis
Milter Huggins
Bert Shotten
Browns
Shotten
Wean
Bowling Boosted as Health Champion and City Surgeon Speaks
Dr. Robertson, longtime Cook County Hospital surgeon and member of the Mitneis State Board of Agriculture, extols bowling as a healthful exercise for men and women. He warns urban sedentary work harms metabolism and urges deep breathing, proper food, air, and exercise to burn fat and improve vitality.
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Mitneis State Board of Agriculture
Cook County Hospital
Robertson
M'Mahon Edges Levinsky In Ten Round Bout
Battling Levinsky outpointed Tom McMahon in a ten round bout at the Empire Athletic Club. Levinsky used speed and clever defense to counter McMahon's power, with McMahon receiving a late lead in rounds two four and six before Levinsky regained momentum. Levinsky weighed 171 pounds to McMahon's 179½.
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New York
Levinsky
Tom McMahon
Pittsburg
Empire AC
McMahon
Lee Vitivky
Lavinsky
Local Y M C A Defeats Covington In Dual Meet
Covington Y M C A loses to Cincinnati YMCA by 34 to 26 in a two school dual meet at the local Y M C A. Highlights include Wilson of Covington winning the 12 pound shot put with 42 feet 6.5 inches and Captain Lache of Cincinnati equaling the 100 yard dash track record in 12.2 seconds.
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Covington Y. MC. A
Covington Y. M C. A
Cincinnati
Anderson
Wilson
Covington
Lache
A. Sadie
C. Linder
Coyle
F. Stormer
Clark
Fries
Justise
Cinchy
W. Mueller
C. Hallan
H. Justis
A. Sachs
C. Lewis
Y. M
Bi Schwartz
Stormer
C.linder
Pfeiffer
A. Sacha
Pointe—Cincinnati
M. CA
Covington YM
C. A
Bethleys 10 Carry Old-Time Battery to New Club
The Bethleys plan to use the old-time battery Woll and Holly as they regroup under a new name The Incinnati Club after a settlement. With Kelly sidelined the team seeks strong support for upcoming out-of-town games.
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Bethleys
Bethiey Battery
Football Rule Changes Do Not Take Effect This Day
Special to The American New York February 6 1914 report from the Hotel Martinique where fourteen rule committee members gathered for annual sessions. No changes were adopted this night with another session planned for tomorrow to decide if any alterations are needed. Notable attendees included J A Babbit A Hayre ford H F Williams A Stagg Walter Camp Percy Haughton Parke Davis Carl Williams and others with Yale Michigan Princeton and Penn represented.
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New York
Martinique
J. A. Babbit
Hayreford
J. A. Sw
Quakers Claim 126-Pound Junior Championship
The C A C Quakers claim the 126 pound junior championship after beating Christ Church Juniors BE N HS Juniors and others. They have seven straight wins and plan to face St John Friday night at C A C gym. The Quakers seek more junior challenges and hope to arrange a series with the Austin Idiois, who have won twelve straight. Call South 113% for game arrangements between 7 and 9.
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Christ Church
BE. N. HS
St. John
Quakers
Austin Idiois
South
Griffss Farm System Sends Boehling to Atlanta Club
Clark Griffith scouts talent for Washington and ships Boehling and Musser to Atlanta as prospects. The Atlanta club, wary of Griff’s castoffs, lets the players drift to other teams where they succeed, before Washington finally signs them.
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Clark Griffith
Atlanta
Washington
Griff
Joe Boehling
Paul Musser
White Emerges as Real Star in Gotham Fight Scene
Down in New York City Charley White is hailed as the bright star of local boxing while Packey McFarland fades from favor. Nate Lewis calls the attention belated recognition of talent as fans flock to see White ride a recent victory over Jimmy Duffy toward greater glory.
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Gotham
Charlie White
Neck of the Woods
Packey McFarland
Manhattan
Packey
Charley White
Nate Lewis
White
Charley
Broadway
Teaves
Jimmy Duffy
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Seago
Charles H. Beeghman
Ith Weeghiman
Hazitt
Beker
AD Wolgast
Lady Capricious
Ite
Fiocpace Bs Philistine
Mismi
Baréy
Elie
Upele
Florin
Milton Robbe
Kenne
Upland
Inlan Pute
Frezzle
Marshal
Eilean
Vanborn
Ean
Ona Bine
Nele
Macemene
Geoid of
Ophir
Praszle
Kitson
Pawtuckett
Grafiex Brigade
Aligie
Eveevy
Hughie Jennings
E Jook‘ng
Schutz
Hie College
Austin
Torrenw
Ball Park
Mike Gillespie
The
Heidelberge
Armory
Bud Lally
Schelbert
K. O. Mars
Otto Williams
American Association
Kansas City Blues
Otto
Charley Carr
Texas
Bell Cord
Bill” Chappelle
Federal League
Outlaws
Chappelle
Beaumont
Texas League
Moran
Paris
Ads Neers
Rand
Jack
Shakespeare
Dope
Elery
Ad Weilgast
Wisconsin
Joe Rivers
Egein
Fred Clarke
Fred
Nick
Harry Nelly
Sport Scrivener
St. Louis Times
Rig
Eli Daciarea
Ball Town
Walter
Chief
M’mahon
Battling Levinsky
Y.M.C.A. Trims
George Foster Sanford
Ee Yost
Walter Bennett
Carl Flanders
Yale
W. N. Morice
Penn
Hurler
Boehling
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