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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1914

Page

3

Murphy Fuss To Be Settled at Meeting Here Saturday

The National League to meet in a special session chaired by President Herrmann of the Reds to settle the Murphy dispute. League owners reportedly aim to remove Chubby Cholly from the circuit, while Tener may seek to discipline Cub boss with potential trouble. Murphy vows to fight to the finish as evening shadows fall.

Murphy National League and National League Board of Directors Herrmann Reds Tener National League Chubby Cholly Hub Perdue Bill Sweeny Boston Braves

Favorites Beaten at Palmetto Park in Five-Horse Card

Special to The American from Charleston reports surprise results at Palmetto Park. Favorite Parlor Boy failed to catch Kiva in a six furlong upset, as Kiva led from the start and won convincingly. Races featured three-year-olds and up with notable entries from Ware, Portis, Cyrieux, and Savoy, among others, with tight finishes and competitive lines.

Charleston S.C Kiva Parlor Boy Juaréz Ware Clemaerh Portis Cyrieux Hace Ter Toor Theo Cook Ward Lo Atgion Eerarara Sree Americus Kary Agnier Ina ‘Chenault Jockers Ettendl Lanover Keri Savoy Fordmel Ick Deadwood Cai Bunn Golden Marebon Alia Fes Fieth Win PE Nimbes Ross Metaber Abe Ela Gary A “Nello Mies Kleenor Daddy Gip Mearletis W. Kelis Pising Footsteps Tyre Landicap Polly MeTeggert Myveaar Hagover Ruissens Owtian Camel Piel Suew Fiakes Alxo Reo

Play day upset as favorites fall in six events

Special to The American Juarez Mexico reports six favorites lose as bouts unfold with Captain Burns winning a race from Royal and Colquitt. Jockey Mott tops riding honors with two winners amid a chaotic afternoon of results and scattered finishes.

Juarez Mexico Captain Burns Royal Colquitt Mott Vinter Rack feHing Birdie Taylor Vis Gentry Gray's Hello Angevis Ben Stone Tuck Thomas Parnell Girl Mornlight Pid Hart Inna Benton Sheffield Dusky Dave Pees Agnes G Iterer Andusen Saen Evansine Dodawandy S. Key Vololay. St, and Hardy

Youngster Ties Champion In Palm Beach Golf

A field of 15 women golfers competed in the annual championship in Palm Beach Florida. Miss Lillian B Hyde the defending champion and Miss Campbell tied at 46 for the low score honors with Campbell opening 38.

Palm Beach Pia Lillian B. Hyde South Shore Campbell Philadelphia Jas Campbell Mies H

Weeghman’s Rise from Restaurant Worker to Chicago Power

The story follows Weeghman, a bold Chicago entrepreneur who ten years ago worked in a restaurant and saved to buy a stake, then built a restaurant chain worth a large weekly income. Known for his cordial manner and knack for friendship, he remains approachable and popular as a leading Fed. League backer with a modest, stylish image.

Chicago Weeghman Sralurant Lake Short Drive Charlie Fede

Hart Enthusiast Over Young Goldie Preps Fight

Harry Hart of the Hisiore Ay CS h will stage the Kayo Mare Young Goldie fight at Heack's Theater Monday night. He arrived after visiting Pittsburg to scout Young Goldie and predicts the boy will give Mara the fight of his life.

Mans Harry Hart Hisiore Ay CS H Heack’s Cineinemek Pittsburg Goldie Mara

Christ Church Pirates seek basketball game dates

Manager Jack Hoffman of Christ Church Pirates reports several open dates in coming weeks and seeks competitive responses from Tech De Sales Advent A C Newport Turners or allied teams to schedule a first class contest.

Jack Hoffman The Christ Church Pirates Tech de Sales Advent A. C. Newport Turners Ally

Thoroughbred Race Card From Cherieston Meet

A desultory race card from Cherieston lists multiple races with purses from 900 to 1200 dollars. Entries include names like Mike Cohen, Forest Inn Blakes, Chevron, Judas Jr, and Tom Holland in various claim and handicap events for three-year-olds and older horses.

Mike Cohen Rely Mili Ye Cheang Neieee Otrente Elle of Giaidye Loow Yoo ‘Green the Parson Dainty Selth Wiz Ff Pinviuw Betone Jeenil Floger Gordes Tom Holland Ards Mais Lield Joe Flon Fortone Thire Bace Toe Pick Forest Inn Blakes Ee Hanever Zangeree Pripte Leeee Chevron Dim Ravage Jews Jr John Park Long Mleeth Wit Bite L. H. Adele Kalinka Lochiel Pardmer Firth Serde Carage MI Vonage Teypay Micraterd Toy

Selections in Charleston Feature Notable Figures

In Charleston a page lists names including General Warren Senator James Napa Bick Kye White Masalo King Worth Theodorite along with Mint Green and mete of Neraandr. The fragmentary item hints at a social or civic roster presented bySUNPanstNG.

General Warren Senator James Napa Bick Kye White Masalo King Worth Theodorite

Printers Set Dates for Seventh Annual Tournament Week

The Union Printers' Association will hold its seventh annual tournament in the city from August 2 to August 7. The event, with Hotel Gideon as headquarters, draws printers and families from 41 parts of the United States and Canada. Conrad r, a noted advertising figure, will oversee the souvenir book.

Na+ nye August Hertmann Reds Gideon United States Canada Conrad R

Entrants Hurry to Close for YMCA Carnival Meet

Entries for the YMCA carnival close tonight with about 500 expected participants. Louisville leads with four men Sidney Coweles George Ewaid Edwin Smith and James Craik set for the open relay. Ohio Wesleyan will be represented by five athletes. Catholic clubs including Friar Austin and St John loom in the relay event.

Cuneate Louisville Sidney Coweles George Ewaid Edwin Smith James Craik Ohio Wesleyan University Friar, Austin St. John Legal High

Purdue Thinks Feds Are a Go

Hot Springs Ark Feb 17 Captain Bill Sweeney of the Boston Braves failed to report here yesterday causing Hub Perdue to wonder if his teammate has joined the Cubs and is southward bound with the O Day clan Perdue also wonders where he is He would feel better if Sweeney arrived and is done his three year Boston contract He says the Federal League remains alive and could offer a future opportunity next winter while his Boston contract still has two years to run

Hot Springs Ark Bill ‘Sweeney Boston, Braves Hub Perdue Hub Cubs Tamipa O'Day Perdue Sweeney Cone Boston Sam Gaffney Perdur

League Schedule Out for International Baseball 1914

The International League released its 1914 schedule with April 21 as opening day and September 27 as closing. Newark club president Ebbets wired from Pittsburgh that conflicts with the Dodgers may force a new program to be considered.

New York International League Jr. Ebbets, Sr Newark Pittsburgh Dodgers

Churchmen Versus Crack Gym Five Tonight in City Clash

Christ Church faces the Crack Gym Five in a pivotal basketball showdown at the Gym tonight. Christ Church is unbeaten this season and aims to extend their streak, while Gym players vow to halt the Churchmen’s run and claim an upset. A preliminary gate features the Tigers and Christ Church Juniors.

Christ Church Clochanat Bt Mary's Gytm Oelotk Firm Tigers Chriet Church

Gossip of the De Sport World reveals bluewater baseball chatter

A sprawling sport column notes manager hires and training camps for 1914 including Johnny Dobbs in New Orleans securing players, Wallie Smith joining Washington as utility man, and John McGraw touted for strong plays. It mentions amateur meetings, racing notices, and San Francisco and Honolulu athletes with pre-season bravado.

Johnny Dobbs New Orleans Berry Johnny

Stahl May Manage Brooklyn Feds Amid Federal League Talks

Ex Red Sox manager Jake Stahl is courted by the Brooklyn expected Federal League entry as a possible skipper. The New York America notes the rumor and reports talks with Weeghman and Gilmore while Stahl weighs a lucrative offer amid Boston links and rising attention from competitors.

Jake Stahl Red Sox Brooklyn Feds Jake Brooklyn Eaare Weeghman Gilmiere Stahl Boston Federals Bax

Frisco Mermaid Dorothy Becker Aims to Startle Swimming World

San Francisco 14 year old Dorothy Becker an accomplished schoolgirl athlete has been selected to represent the city in the mermaid contest at the Pacific aquatic carnival in Honolulu February 20 and 21. Becker weighs 109 pounds stands 5 feet 27 inches and has a 50 yard best of 21.5 seconds. She travels to Honolulu on the steamship Lurline February 3 with her mother as part of the San Francisco swimming team entourage.

San Francisco Los Angeles Mias Becker Ruth Fapson Stacker Honolulu Will He Ateerives Dorothy H Cker Carntgill Rane Dolly Mingées Eet Furmer Lurline

Two New Clubs Join City League After Meeting

Evanston and Muldoons were admitted to the City League last night at the Linton Hotel. The league completed its plans and will await a vacancy to fill a franchise. The First Regiment band was secured to provide music for the St Patrick's Day ball at the Armory.

Evanston A.n Eid Linton ‘Hotel Ci League St. Patrick's

Lefty Niehaus Set for Cardinal Spring Camp

Lefty Niehaus the Covington pitcher bound for St Louis reported February 23 for southern training. Miller Huggins hoped to sign him. local boy shown promise in the minors could win a regular roster spot. Niehaus started in Covington and Willow Run, moved through Charleston and Battle Creek where he excelled, aiding a pennant win under Ed McKernan. Dick Jaeger-tramping winter notes say he aims to make hitters sit up.

Letty Niehaus Covington St. Louis Cardinal By Louis Miller Huggins Hant Lefty Carde Niehaus Charleston Battle Creek South Michigan Ed McKernan McKernan Cincinnati Reds Kentucky Hills

Fighters Make Comebacks and Global Boxing Oddities

The article notes veteran comebacks by boxers like Freddy Welsh Abe Attell and Young Corbett after title losses, and mentions Jeim Driscoll and Harry Forbes returning to form. It then shifts to Rome spectators fearing brutality in baseball and Frankie Pieming pursuing Johnny Kilbane for the featherweight title after knocking out Young Joseph.

Dayell Ad Wolgast Wolgast Freddy Welsh Matt Wills Wells Abe Attell Tommy Murphy Johnny Kilbane Corbett Harry Forbes Jeim Driscoll Owen Moran Frankie Pieming Johnnny Kilbané Johnny Joseph Montreal Cleveland

Kid Shaw to Meet Geo Klett in Prelim Bout

Mitchmaker Bobby Bowers signed Kid Shaw and Geo Klett for a round preliminary to the Witchat Ferns Messer bout at Heiliks Opera House on March 2. Fans expect whirlwinds from both fighters as Wildcat Ferns and Wildzer Melzer loom in the card.

Mitchmaker Bobby Bowers Kid Shaw Geo Klett Heiliks Opera House Wildcat Ferns Flelzer

Kathmann Crowned Hustler of Florsheim Club

Manager Bernard Kathmann of the Florsheim club is hailed as a hustler and live wire leader. He will field one of the strongest traveling clubs in the city as they open the season in Columbus Olio.

Bernard, Kathmann Florsheim Columbus Olio

Rival Baseball Owners Face Fan Backlash Over Cube Control

A chaotic air surrounds a Chicago baseball feud as club owner Murphy asserts exclusive rights to the cube with fans and the American League weighing in. Editors warn that public sentiment and competition will decide whether sentiment remains or owners can override it.

Raikes Thicago Murphy

Marching Club to Honor Mr Murphy with Silver Cup

The Young Men's Marching Club of the Federal League plans to present Mr Murphy with a silver loving cup inscribed to honor him as founder and organizer of the new circuit. The event marks his historic role in shaping the group and its activities.

Wederal League Murphy

Baseball League Dissent and Player Gossip Shapes Summer Outlook

The piece notes dissension among Weeghaup and Walker owners of the hi Feds over player signings. It mentions various agents and players linked to teams and hints at a broader shift as multiple leagues compete, foreshadowing a crowded summer sports scene and limited coverage.

Weeghaup Walker Hi Feds Weeghman Bear Oldham Trenton Crum Victoria Cook Otter Trout Toronto Fan River Pickering Springfield Martini Portland

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Palmetto Park Fed. League Charles Weeghman Hart Cherieston Ope Miller Fienerel Warren Maude McKee Marie Cogbill Mawr Lad Arbutus Defy Anata Ben Ueces Dalety Juerez Purdue Feds Crack de Sport Dent Wallie Smith St. Louis Caredinal Washington Club Hughie Jennings del Gainar Ticers Evers @ Murphy Cineinnad John Evers Fred John McGraw Race Spertel Gianta Martin Texas Reerutta Sun- Lake Thureeday Eadie Brannick New ‘York Federal League Sikend Merrill Frei Wooster University COUR Fet- Bates al’ Binzer Cleveland - Fegerin Waites Leary Vet Aol Pyles Dorothy Berk Dorothy. Becker Lefty Niehaus Rome Geo. Klett Kathmann JE Sportlight Grantland Rice Frank M.’Schulte Thiker Evers Chance Brown Ming Bebe Evheus Peoria New Bedford Monicker Spires Sheete Couch Knapp Lawrence Clicut Ana Tinker
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