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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1914

Page

3

Players Fraternity Joins Fight Against Federal League

New York Feb 12 The Players Fraternity led by David L Fultz will suspend or bar members who jumped to the Federal League under the reserve rule as organized baseball solidifies its stance against the rival league The agreement made at Cincinnati January 7 and discussed at the Waldorf Astoria involves penalties for those who violated option clauses and reports indicate a broad backing from National and American League members and league officials.

Américas New York Guinhenel David L. Fults August Herrmann National Commission Waldorf-Astoria Ban Johnson American League John A. Heydier National League Gonernor Tener J. Mh.parrell United States Canada Leater Fultz Cincinnati Federal’ League

Friars Build Up In Athletic Lines

The Friars Gymnasium Club participated in an indoor meet with the Y M C A. The contest marked the association's athletic start. The Y M C A won 64 points to Friars 14 in a closely contested event.

Friars Friar

Bobby McLean Sets Ice Skating World Record in Lake Placid

Bobby McLean of Chicago established a new world amateur record at Lake Placid by skating fifty yards in five seconds flat. He bested Morris Wood’s 1907 mark set in Pittsburg by one fifth of a second and has been a prominent figure in winter ice-skating contests.

Robert McLean Chicago Lake Placid Morris Wood Pittsburg McLean

Murphy Must Go and Johnson Ban urged in Chicago Cubs case

Special to The American reports the National Commission pressing Charles Murphy to relinquish control of the Cubs. The panel orders up Evers’ release, a potential Perdue Sweeney deal, and possible penalties up to 25000 to Byers. Evers seeks talks with Gaffney and Stallings as Murphy faces pressure from Johnson and the leagues.

Murphy Byers Boston Ina

Local bowler sets new world record with 118 pins

Rob Michaelson topped the Cen tral bowling alleys head-pin tourney by scoring 118 pins in 12 frames to claim first place. George Menninger earned second with 115 while other leaders included ping chaelgon 118 and Henry Frey 213 in a tight field.

Rob Michaelson George Menninger Ping Chaelgon Henry Frey

Cincinnati basketball clash draws crowd at church gym

A hot game is expected Wednesday night as Cincinnati team meets the Chr Church boys at the gym. The rivalry has generated more interest than usual this week.

Cincinnati Chr Church

St Paul Pirates Seek Saturday Games in Local Call

The St Paul Pirates and St Paul Junior basketball teams seek Saturday night bookings. Interested parties may call Main to arrange games and schedule.

Wesleyan Hosts U. C. Cincinnati Tonight

The Ohio Wesleyan basketball team meets Cincinnati University at Varsity tonight. Wesleyan beat Ohio State Wednesday night by a 34 to 14 score.

Ohio Wesleyan Cincinnati University Wesleyan Ohio State

Federal League Contracts Declared Illegal by Herrmann

Special to The American from New York February 12 Chairman August Herrmann of the National Commission angrily challenged Federal League contracts. He offered 1000 dollars to any club or institution in New York that can produce a contract in regular form signed by a player claimed by the Federal league that does not contain a ten day release option. He warned that if their contract is legal, theirs may not stand in court.

Murphy Evers Cubs American League Governor Tener National League Johnson Becme Miata Garry Herrmann Cinem the Waldorf Star Chamber Herrmann Chitcagoy Horace Fogel Braves Herrihann Olsad New York August Herrmann National Commission Gilmore Federal Sodako

Juarez Winners All Well Played at Races

Juarez winners and top jockeys highlighted a busy day as horses raced for purses and positions. Barsac shone with strong performances across events, while odds favored sprinters and notable mares in afternoon cards.

Juarez Barsac

Caugh Hill Returns to Old Turf Form at Patmette Park

Racing notes report Caugh Hill, the two years ago sensation, returning to form by defeating top stakes contenders including Khoyat Meteor at Patmette Park. Gardiner’s Yardner and other high class rivals chased in the long list of hurdlers and stakes runners with numerous names and results listed in this dense OCR clipping.

Charleston Caugh Hama Lnte Khoyat Meteor Sweral Pat- Mette Park Guy Bedwells Vardner F & Jis Eutty Esa Seiko Misa Eibanor

Favorites Win In South Florida Golf Championship

In the South Florida spit championship first round match play, title-holder J. R. Hyde of Southshore and Walter Fairbanks of Denver led their margins by going to the turn at 34 and 31 respectively. Other notable results included Pitler overcoming a three-hole deficit, Col. J. Z Smith pushing hard, and H. C. Richard delivering a standout three under par run. Joe Smith organized the Catholic School League.

Palm Beach Fila J. R. Hyde Southshore Walter Fairbanks Denver KBBL Pitler Mahad T Col. J. Z Smith Wi‘mington H. ¢. Richard Mt. Andrews St. Eee Weck Ballastar

Season of 1914 Promises Much For Local Amateurs

The 1914 amateur season aims high with Wilidmanns signing top players to face strong local clubs and out of town attractions including Cuban, Nebraska Indiana, Madison Ind, Japanese teams. Managers Applegate Callahan promise bold lineups and a striving support network as amateur clubs seek mutual protection and expansion into a formal organization.

Wiedemanns Theese Parte Nebraska Indiana Madison Ind Applegate Mick Ae Wiley Ak Ieee Seanon Ciigininath Urvenville Bhamracks Font Park Gayi Ltd John Spillney Halphiyer Jg. Deyér Enduih Charley Bonin Ambrose Pullmyn Ee Miller Haggis George Rohe Gane Losines

Do Catchers Compare in National and American Leagues

Grantland Rice weighs baseball’s old and new as he questions whether catchers in the National or American League are better. He notes base stealing totals from last season and compares key players like Cobb Milan and Schalk, examining speed and throwing accuracy.

News Cincinnati Cobb Milan Meher Season Sarateto Saga Burns Shafer Archer Meyers Kitlifer Cetey Pegrers Schalk Sweeney

Fragmented OCR Sports Memoir Scrambled Notes

Fragmented text records a sports discussion with names like Carey Milan and Sam traw ford. It mentions a tie and a 200 yard event with remarks on hitting, stealing, and bench behavior, in a chaotic game diary style.

Lives of Federals Prompt Historic Takeoff in Baseball

A fragmented sports note mentions Andy Reed departing and leaving footprints as a jury of fans recall McGraw’s five years of work toward a 2046 moment. Bebie Becker releases with Cincinnati and Philadelphia in a season where a .311 batting average over 115 games is noted.

Andy Reed McGraw Bebie Becker Cincinnati Philadelphia

Racing Entrants and Results List With Names and Odds

A dense racing entry sheet lists horses owners and trainer names across multiple races. Long sequences reference weights tracks and finish orders with various figures and locations implied by the fragment. The page mentions horses such as Scarlet Pimpernel and Prince Ahmed among many others with assorted stakes and race levels.

Selections From Charleston Idle May Maid and Others

Mixed list of names including May Maid Gladwin Moissot rishitown Gerrard Mollie Richarda Province Armor Prince Almed Dangerous March Grosvenor Cal Ashmeade Gatlaot Boy Veneta Strome Schaller Bot Gan Creosure Best Het-Col Altimeade Juarez Mitton Barber Vamp Daisy Stevens Anna Reed Starter isk ent eo ve mace Kia Johagen Seale Little Marchaiont NET PANE RETA.

Charleston Idle May Maid Gladwin Moissot Rishitown Gerrard Mollie Richarda Province Armor Juarez Mitton Barber Daisy Stevens Anna Reed Isk Johagen Seale Little Marchaiont

Berger League Meeting And Blue Grass League Event

The Berger League plans a meeting tonight while the Blue Grass League holds a event Saturday night at the Odd Fellows temple in Covington on February 44.

Berger League Blue’ Grass League Blue Grass League Odd Fellows Temple Covington

Feds May Invade New York City

A chaotic report claims federal agents may raid New York City as pressures rise over organized baseball. Names like Joe Parker and Charles Weerkman appear amid references to backers and a looming shift in leagues. The item suggests a threatening stance aimed at killing the sport.

Feds New York City

Wolgast Ready to Silence Gary in Looming Fight

The article outlines a boxing matchup as Wolgast aims to shut up Gary in a forthcoming bout at Heuck's Gym Monday night. It notes Wolgast’s status among top boxers, contrasts pay scales with major cities, and mentions sparring partners Paylor Freie Andrews and others preparing for a ten round windup plus exhibition bouts.

Heuck Wolgast Qwek Blunt New York San Francise Metropolis Milwaukee Tommay Gart Gary Tommy Woilgast Peet Paylor Freie Andrews Wolkast Donnelly Kid Shaw Kid

Doctors Trimmed By the Preachers In a Fast Game

A college basketball game ended with the lawyers defeating the dentists in a brisk, well played contest. Notable players included Trowbridge and Brent, with Brent's forward and Kaletee Senter contributing strong play.

Medical College Eam Yeat Alban Jini Henneker Egan ENPAL Ola Forwari Vabert Faneway Ager Tinwidge Ter Snare Pet Steven Kuard Astier Shotion Cuetes

Advent on Trail of Christ Church Basketball Clash

Advent Gym hosts a Middletown game as the Advent five meets the Northside squad. Manager Westerfield touts Advent as city and state contenders with new stars McCann and Ao dancing to follow the contest.

Advent ON Trail OF Christ Church Middletown Advent Gym Tarigit Widdletam Pridgy Spgebt Bissemeyer Flabr University Cingine Wnatin Hetehth Jasmeyer Friar Ito Vktor Westerfield Lar Mont Owington Cintinfiad. Gyr Uesterfield Hsur Fren Golervan Firat Vilerins McCann

Cubs Seek Preliminary Game With Cadet Team

Local squads show interest in scheduling preliminary matchups. Cubs plan to face George Cadet side as part of a broader schedule with junior teams likely in consideration. Contact details appear fragmented.

St George Fivetail Tacs Cubs George Parka

Brendamour Junior League Heads to Kokoro Meet

Amateur gossip notes the Brendamour Junior League hosts a meeting next Monday night in Brendamour lab rooms. Joe Smith says Cincinnati Shamrocks and Elmwoody will be booked at Kokoro, Ind as part of the season push.

Jeannews Hi Baurittell Joe Smith Reading Brendamour Will Cincinnati Shamrocks The Elmwoody Kokoro Ind

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Herrman Fultz Hd Reulbach Jake Daubert John Miller International League American Association Commission Federal League Knickerbocker Joe Tinker Chicago Med Rails Tinker Manabe Otto, Knabe Baltimore Federals Pra Federals Len King Cole New York Americans Pomemianieet de Aia Des Eee Brooklyn Charles Weeghman W. Bomers Cleveland Napa Toledo Forest City Bobby McLean Robert M'Lean Charles WW. Murphy Chicago Cubs John J. Evers Mieenenenyvers Kosten National Club Perdue Kvern James K. Gaffney Southe Lomm ST. Paul U. C FED Chita Pratels Sonnek Pei Harel Charen Lally Peat Geates Pafuer Mareani Tear Misa Raith Marton Nate Marta Wis Fiea Trejah Ato Os Ie Caugh Hill Recondack Etihag Tom Hanrock Charles Caquell Turner Enore Gorden Calfax Sonny Bey Te Fata Stacy Huda Ss Morves Shackleton Carlton Palangng Siveth Atherioua Giles J Win Hardier Frank Hodson Royal Meteor Parner Guron Ubuckies Tanbrowk Tay Way Midile Froot J Charles Catholic School League Oid Charley Iecker Wiedemann Perk Manhager Callahan Price Hill Manson Grantland Rice Rome Boe Giants Ghia Bristel Mide Eggon Furm Wien Warner John 'J. M’graw Mike Carey Ana Lee Ce Furiones Trten Fomr TOS Bertin Taneeeiee Herndss Thy Mellie Tony Tae Nace Parke Bytten Farkonges Prince Ahmed Pas Mareh White Woot Firth Ace Seti T. Walthorpe Linoeonk Senet Street Hranety Uot Yes Milaret Ashaiende Master Dint Wi Bey Tackson Jupres Minto Barber Vitel Magic Mt. Large Shlaa Jem Marion JO Zenotek Lady Young Dag Tae Dahlgren Nino Merctimetian Oagaca Matisioep Maraleile Pansarda Ht Bey Luce Bix Joba Helen Hawking Helpetta Mien Kennoo Little Marchnett Weyaroke Weether York Joe “Pirker Greivety Aharlees Weerkman James AO Gilmore Wal Waker Aweighman
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