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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1914

Page

6

First Squad of Reds Off For South Today

The advance Red squad under Manager Bock Herzog heads to Alexandria Louisiana for the spring session marking the unofficial baseball season in Cincinnati. The group, including Princeton recruit Kite Laine and others from college diamonds, trains twice daily to be ready when the main squad arrives, with conditioning starting February 28.

Reds Bock Hercog Alexandria Thia Cinciinnati Manaiger Bream Kite Laie Princeton Pitcher Irving»Porter Herzog New Orteang

Advent Pilgrims Face West Night High in Preliminary

Readers glimpse a local prep basketball schedule with Advent Pilgrims set to meet West Night High School in a preliminary game. Details are fragmentary but indicate a championship context and ongoing season with Collegians involved.

Dpa Maavent Advent Pilgrims West Night Hish School

Backers and Enemies of Banjo Jim in Odd Bet Event

Fragmentary report recalls a gambling scene around Banjo Jim with backers and rivals, listing betting odds and a chaotic score of names and horses. The text mentions bets, prices, and a wide array of participants, with unclear outcomes and many garbled terms.

Public Picks Influence Crowds At Mexican Track Feature

A chaotic turf recap notes Souths and public favorites earning mixed results at the feature race in Mexico. Hoag, a Kentucky Derby hopeful, delivered a fair showing for a portion of the event before fading. Other entrants including Stalwart and Honey Ortson posted modest showings as bettors tracked the Camper Purse races and results across the card.

Mexico Rnce Artor of & Anftie

Friar Navajos Cubs Game Called Off By Cubs

Ragged text notes a basketball game between the Friar Navajos and the St. George Cubs being voided by the Cubs. It mentions the Friar Navajos seeking teams averaging 115 pounds and references individuals Joan Idenis and St. John Crescents with an address for J Kattus care of Fria.

Friar Navajos St. George Cubs Cubs Joan Idenis St. John Crescents Kattus Fe Fria Sym

Seminary and Ohio Dental clash in Med-Law Clergy League game

Seminary students topped Cincinnati Law School in a fast paced match at the Med-Law Clergy Basi Bail League. Lavender led with 14 points as Y.M.C.A. squad edged Ohio Dental College late, with Ludeke scoring 10 and Treated baskets in a tight finish.

M. C.A Cincinnati Law School BP Ooth Lavender Lane SeuthaRcot EL Posies Suppemelt Laveenes Iant Ohio Dental College Mae AL Eaw Luedike Yforkard Seriazel Sennettman Center Bront

Horse Racing Entries From Charleston Meet

scattered notes list multiple raceParse entries with horse names jockeys and odds across first to sixth races. appears as OCR garbled form with prices like 110 99 160 and mentions foal track fast and weather terms.

Jack Hanover Lips Plarlee Sabian Haigie Fog Yelbo Flower Foo Wanto Selon Ae Malick Fepbey Kearter Fetkin Ridgle Ray Michael Loren Arburiver Sturtevant Discover Inspector Lentrade Mint Verma Chamig Coom Sean

Selections and Best Bets Featured in Racing List

A cluttered race list shows selections including Kewple Pidalee Yellow Flower Taypas Milton B My Fellow and Best Bet Old Ben with entries like Juarez Marie C Flossie Rebecca Ciske Colinet Jack Laxson Vested Eight Kopel Dols Captain Bursa Mawalo Cloak Frangle Mandadero Kitty W Santasera and Best Bet VesTED Riots.

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Red Training Camp Updates From The American

The American assigns an expert writer in Alexandria Louisiana to chronicle Reds training in the camp. Readers will get real time reports on new men trying for spots and their every movement rushed to sport followers. News and pictures will help readers become familiar with the faces of the new players while still in the South.

Alexandria Reds Southland

Brooklyn Federal League Seek Signatures In Chicago Visits

Chicago February 19. Ward backer of the Brooklyn Federal League club met in Chicago aiming to secure the signature of a manager and to land prospects for the club. Crandall Hartley and Hofman discussed contracts, with Ward hopeful to recruit top talent and strengthen the Brooklyn team for the season.

Spesie Tas American Chicago Ward Brooklyn Federal Teague ¢Lub Dake Gilmore Brooklyn Stahl Om Seston Otis Crandall Catehber Hartley Reds Sten Randall New York Crandall Hartley Miner Brown St. Lewis Federals Attic Hofman Pittebure Federal Brooklyn Federals

League May Use Extreme Methods To Get Murphy

The American League considers drastic action against Murphy with the board of directors to decide on charges. If needed the league could call a full meeting with all clubs represented and Murphy allowed to attend without a vote. One proposal would divide league funds into eight parts so Murphy would receive an eighth if the league disbands.

Get’ Murphy New York Murphy League

Giants and White Sox dining and new furlana dances

George Keesler hosted a lavish luncheon in Paris for the Giants and White Sox, followed by professional singers and dancers showcasing the new furlana steps. Attendees included Myron T. Herrick Ambassador, Thackara Consul General, Prefect Marcel Delanney, and Charles A. Comiskey. Ted Sullivan plans a London trip to arrange a final match possibly at Crystal Palace.

Paris George Keesler Giants White Sox Myron T. Herrick Thackara Ambassador Herrick Charles A. Comiskey Ted Sullivan London Crystal Palace

Gossip and Rumors Sweep Through Early Baseball Scenes

The column reviews the baseball world from training camps to spring games with talk of Walter Johnsons and other phenoms as contenders. It notes Grover Waner and Charley Comiskey abroad, speculation on Middletown player joining the Reds, and a quarrel between Delhi and Norwood over Magness in the City League.

Walter Johnsons Delhi Norwood New City League Magness Ben King

Amateurs to form big organization in baseball

A meeting at City Hall under the park board gathered 250 amateur and semi pro baseball enthusiasts to form a permanent organization. Leaders named include John E. Bruce Judge Fred Hoffmann Clift Martin Henry Hoefie and Mayor Pat Philipps of Covington.

Cincinnati Park Board City Hall John E. Bruce Fred Hoffmann Clift Martin Henry Hoefie Pat . Philipps Covington St Sees

Boycotting Charges Stir Local Clubs Over City Title

Advent Memorial Club alleges a secret clash with Christ Church Cincinnati Grim and Friare A. C. over schedules. Manager Waywefeld says a protest letter to the A A F and possible appeal to the Amateur Athletic Union of America will follow if no action is taken.

Christ Church Cipeinnati Grm Friare A. C Advent Memorial Club Cinecingati Amateur Athletic Federation Wwueetefeld Advent St Hme Statinae Fts Amateur Athletic Union of America

Kinney Leaves for Indiana to Shape Richmond Club

Manager Dick Kinney of the Richmond baseball club departs for Indiana today to finalize spring workout plans. He aims to assemble a successful squad and has already signed Frankie Satters, track pitcher, along with stars such as Boyd Novack and others including Popkins, Shepher, Cushing, Curley, Merkle, Sheppard, McCann, and O’Connor.

Dick Kinney Richmond Ind Staan Lams Itck Weetager Etrni Kinney Frankie Satters Shamrocks Hig Club Boyd Novack Will Patel Popkins Shepher Cushing Curley Merkle Sheppard McCann O'Connor

Friars Trim Covington In Thrilling Home Victory

The Friars defeated Covington M. C. A. team 16 to 23 in an exciting game on the Friars' floor.

Friars Covington Covington ¥. M. C. A

Early February Pitchers Drill Amid Baseball Banter

The column riffs on Frank Chance starting pitchers in February and recalls past spring and season starts. It lampoons managers McGraw and Mack, jokes about training camps, and notes a sportswriter’s gruff humor about payroll and signings. It peaks with a quip about Hub Purdue and a wary stance on who will pitch.

Frank Chance

Fandom Height and Brooklyn Club Bid For Browns

Discussion questions the extent of fandom as Mr Ward contemplates a $400000 investment in a Brooklyn club to buy the St. Louis Browns. Mr Murphy is described as desiring to rename or replace others while facing public disfavor.

Mr. Murphy

Odd player names and chatter pepper early baseball notes

The column catalogs quirky monikers from the New Brunswick-Maine and Georgia Alabama leagues such as Blackbird and Woodcork, Hoch and Kaiser, and Reineck. It riffs on 1912 1913 chase counts and criticizes Johnny’s temper and big Braves pay, ending with a jab at Murf and a prompt to wire Prof Fogel.

Frederickton Bangor Blackbird Saye J. Evers Johnny Braves

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