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Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1914

Page

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Tener warned 10 clean league of the disturbers or oplit may take plage

In New York on Feb 11, major league owners press Governor Tener to purge troublemakers from baseball as Murphy-Evers dispute looms. Rumors of a fight with the National League grow, with Taft and Taft minority stock in Chicago discussed as potential leverage. Murphy defends control of 58 percent of the Cubs stock and his choice of Hank O Day.

Tener OPLIT New York Ban Johnson Tener Cout John 4. Evers Sea Aaeid Biltmore Hotel Murphy Cubs Biltmore Chicago National League the Waldorf Manado Koore of Directors Werec American League National Commission August Herrmann Johnson Federal League Charlies P. Taft Cincinnati Windy City White Sox Federals Taft Aes Evers Hank O'Day O'Day Reds Herrmann Joel Tinker Harrisburg Eo A Dimags Sal Saneanat Tega Cleveland Washington Philadelphia Boston Detroit ST. Louis Dhenbeatenars Totr Daly Vaiaelac Ee Faenereenconentnierrgteserteninernle Leamer Steres Runty iMay “Wu St.Louis Psa New Yorks Labor Day A. BI

City League Preseason Rumors Signal Strong Lineups

City League previews surface with multiple player signings. Jake Henn joins Cincinnati Shamrocks, Fussy Alberts to Norwood Club, Magnus to Delhi at second base, Harvey Utrecht heads to Cubs, Lefty Niehaus to St. Louis, and other top names shaping the coming season. Managers set to meet February 17 at Linton Hotel as clubs finalize batteries and rosters.

Ea Rohrer Fussy Alberts Norwood Magnus Delhi

Feds' Fighting. President a Match for the Brains of Major Leagues

James A. Gilmore, Ban Johnson, and Joan K. Tener feature in a piece arguing the Federal Baseball League has captured the attention of major leagues. The article claims mag of sums protest the league but notes presidents Ban Johnson and John K. Teher collaborate to undermine it.

Feds James A. Gilmore Ban Johnson Joan K. Tener Federal Baseball League American League John K. Teher The National Patnipd Ou’ Gore Trijit

Camp Washington Ladies Bowling Club Sees New Members

The Camp Washington Ladies Bowling Club held its third meeting at Mergard's Alleys with three new members Mrs Flugel Mrs Bruner and Mrs Wirmel joining. Scores listed include Mrs Sterman 284 and Mrs Mergard 347 among others. next meeting set for 2 p m Wednesday afternoon.

Camp Washington Mergard Flugel Bruner Wirmel Sterman Mueller Hornickel Myx Topmiller Hoff

Advent Will Enter All Track Meets

Physical Director Hi Bourritell announced yesterday that Advent will build a track team to compete in the mid winter athletic meets. Art McCarin formerly of the Celts and Christ Church and Vaughan Montgomery formerly of the Cincinnati Gym will wear Advent red, as will Cliff Mathis and several others.

Hi Bourritell Step Art McCarin Celts Christ Church Vaughan Montgomery Cincinnati Advent Cliff Mathis

Younger Teams to Join Cincinnati Semi-Pro Association

The Cincinnati Semi-Pro Baseball Association will admit many of the city’s youngest traveling teams at a meeting at the Linton hotel Friday night. Rules and by laws will be adopted. Any young team may gain entry by sending a representative to the session.

Cincinnati

Pirates Defeat Woodward Five In Tight Basketball Clash

The Christ Church Pirates defeated the Woodward five 38 to 27 in a hard fought game. In the second matchup the Ramblers routed Woodward 48 to 16 with clear control in the second half.

Y. M. C. A. Maroons Christ Church Pirates Y. M. C. A. Ramblers Woodward i#h Rchoet

Race Day Card Remnants From Charleston Meet

Fragmented notes describe racing entries in Charleston with purse details of 900 dollars for three year olds and up. Horses listed include Port Lady Rankin Bed News Virginia and Ocean Queen among others, with various numbers and post positions scattered.

Rene Datagrams SECO Fortvess Tom Ee Dende Mags Oh Masawon Wada Americus Pardner Roya Frank Madson Chartier Sea An Esther Oose Linkrosk Caraquet Mollie Bed News Taeme C.F Virginia Princess Stelle Madeline Song of Rocks Hassan ‘Pourth Phoedceape Bareac Black Susan Rape John’ Reardee Sun House Chance Vate Wa Idiae Maric Eetreia Ertone Pretty Dele Hagel Chilton Minale Marton Troian Belle Ben Azeon Sa Palcade Ocean Queen

Salem ball team readies for Evangelical League season

Salem organizers prepare for the Evangelical League by holding practice with twenty youngsters. Albert Kuenkel is elected manager for the coming season. Ed Tueting, formerly of the Bankers' League, will join the Salem lineup.

Old Sol Salem Albert Kuenkel Ed Tueting Bankers’ League

Pope Pius Urges Latin Nations to Embrace Baseball Visit

Pope Pius greeted seventy baseball visitors in Rome after an audience with Cardinal Bislett and Comiskey. The pontiff praised open-air health games and urged Latin countries to adopt American baseball while noting weather halted the planned game. Comiskey was examined and found not seriously ill.

Rome Pope Pius Cardinal Bislett Charles A. Comiskey Chicago White Sox Vatican Dr. Jones United States Genoa Comiskey Monsignor O'Hern American College Bastianelli

Tinker Plans Resignation to Cede Cubs Job for Evers

Joe Tinker traveled east to meet Federal League magnates in New York and said he would resign as Chicago Cubs manager to join another Federal League club if it benefits the league. He added Chicago would outbid others for Johnny Evers and expected a favorable outcome.

Tinker Johnny Evers Chicago Joe Tinker New York Manger Cubs Evers

Yanks and Dodgers Start South for Spring Prospect

The piece mocks the press for hype around baseball start ups and the midwinter frenzy. It notes Grantland Rice’s wry tone as he contemplates October ambitions, with playful commentary on the sport and wordplay about the season ahead.

Tommy Garry Moves Training Quarters

Tommy Gary relocates training to a farm near Aurora Illinois as he prepares for a looming bout. A large local contingent plans to attend ringside with a heavy bank roll to back Gary, seen as a rising lightweight danger who claims to master Wolgast.

Tommy Garry Tommy Gary Ad Woilgast Nate Lewis Chicago Aurora Gary Wolgast Tommy

Central Alleys One Pin Tourney Sees Daily Scores

Local bowling hub hosts a head pin tourney at Central Alleys with daily play and anticipated score records. Competitors strive for top marks as standings unfold.

Superhuman Faces Ed Howard In Mexico Juvenile Race

In Juarez Mexico on February 11 Superhuman, the standout gelding from James Butler's string, challenged Ed Howard for juvenile honors. He won a stake race beating Ben's Brother and other contenders as four favorites fell short. detailed results list Superhuman 116, Ben's Brother 117-10, Mex 108, with notes on weights and riders.

Juarez Mexico James Butler New York Ed Howard Ben Groth Vandaeen Mex Dreyer Lady Capricious Cook Ote Hester Kid Nelson Howe Mystic Boy Topland Breyer Ios Consaught Ophir Nannie McDee Hotees Wts Mt BS Mott Perses Parnell Giri Bright K Maglow Bek Teeons Gettrake Dixalo Vibe Sh. Beard Defy Norvell Iso Reo

Baseball chatter on schedules and standings prompts mock plan

A writer muses on shifting games between teams including the Yankees Dodgers Athletics and Giants. The piece jokes about delaying or advancing starts to keep teams unequally chained in standings through mid June and into October.

The Baseball Situation Verse Sparks Old Uprising Talk

A three year old verse by Yate Heir titled The Baseball Situation questions whether insiders and magnates manipulate leagues for money. The text mocks vast sums and treachery, doubtfully implying knowledge of any plot and ending with a call to seek truth.

Feds

Baseball Hit Totals Show Surprises Across Leagues

A review of 1913 batting figures reveals each league had sixteen players with at least 150 hits. No hitter reached 200 in either league, though American Johnson had 197, Speaker and Baker reached 100, and National Cravath led with 179, narrowly beating Daubert by one. Cobb trails with a slower pace as travel north continues.

Heither American Johnson Speaker Baker Cravath J. Daubert Cobb

Gaffney Seeks Johnny Evers With Trade Offer

President Gaffney of the Boston Nationals made the first bid for Johnny Evers with a package including pitcher Hib Perdue and second baseman Bill Sweeney. Murphy agreed and Evers showed willingness before learning Murphy would benefit, prompting a pause. Gaffney plans to continue talks with Evers tomorrow.

York Gaffney Boston Nationals Johnny Byers Cubs Hib Perdue Bill Sweeney Murphy Evers Murphy Wuld

Selections Show Mixed Entries Amid Racing Card

The page lists multiple horse names and entries including Steever La Salurella Floral Crown Tést Fortune Chas Cannell Water Lad Shackleton Caugh Hil Suite Chartier Pardner Frank Hudson and others with notes on bets, prospects, and fixtures reflecting a racing program.

Steever la Salurella Floral Crown Tést Fortune Chas Cannell Water Lad Shackleton Caugh Hil Suite

Palmethd Park Meets York Lad In Seven Furlongs

A Palmethd Park race card reports York Lad beaten by a length in a seven furlong feature. Kewpie won the opening dash for two year olds while Finale B ran as favorite in the same event. The other five races offered shuffled results and mixed prices with several longshots noted among the entries.

Charleston York Lad Kewpie Finale Sieeses Pps Gladwin Black Earl Naneite Jock Lord Wells Gagnent Maurice Bodkin Hugh Gray Bod Gun Comerade Pish Ies Uac Temgert Smith Skepts Hanover Pip Akere Mary Ang

Friars to Meet Lexington Y M C A in Big City Clash

The Friars basketball team will meet the fast Lexington Y M C A Thursday night. Both teams have lost only one game all season by a small margin. A preliminary features the Friars Cubs against the Y M C A Ramblers for the Intermediate city championship on the Friar floor Liberty and Vine.

Friars Lexington Y. M. C Belting Schwind Wirth F. Rueve C.’ Maschmeier Lucas Scheve Friar’ Cubs Ramblers Cubs Friar Floor Liberty and Vine

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