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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1914

Page

6

Reds Train In Humid Spring Session At Alexandria

Special to The American describes the Reds sweating through two long spring sessions in Alexandria Louisiana. Managers Herzog and Hodges rotate pitchers and infielders while Niehoff belts a first inning homer and Groh, Berghammer, and Kippert join power hitting. The park clubhouse is updated with new dressing rooms and baths as Moose lodge night show concludes.

Alexandria Oun Reds Herzog Butler Hertog Gingery Kellog Baltimore Heine Groh Bert Niehoff Berghammier Niehoff Louisville Groh Berghammer Kippert Order of Moose

Lady Panchita Beats Cracks in Local Track Meet

Juarez reports the track event where outsiders and favorites clashed. Lady Panchita led a six furlong race with strong challengers including Megas, Dust, and Jockere in a tight finish. timing and placements cited for the handicap event and contenders.

Juarez Mapryirse Red Path Anne Jockere Neylong Eva Tanguay Valeo Jplorses Lady Panghita Hassen Milton Hobiee Grin Kripp Bert Getty Bob Hensley Sieren Eonelfing Wits Janie Rederheena Uifarth Ralenia Thee Auanal Art Riek Hemryoe Petar Grlist Frazele

Snow delays races in first meet since start

Racing was declared off today February 26 due to heavy snow. The event, halted for the first time since the meeting began, disrupted schedules and interrupted plans.

Fiat Betaui

Horse Racing Card From Charleston Meet Report

The program lists six races with purses from 300 to 400 dollars. Entries include Gordon Gladys VY Caraquet Pooth and The Hermit in early races, with horses such as Armor Tom Holland Toy Loan Shark La Joie Loretta Dwyer Parlor Boy Weather Duster in later fields. Fourth race features Chartier Susan B Rye Straw Spohn Loretta Dwyer and Hill among contenders.

Tock Ea Don Gladys VY Caraquet Pooth Billy Stuart the Hermit la Joie Loretta Dwyer Weather Duster Uppe Joe Stéth Judge Monck Fortune Discovery Font Ashe- Yoo Chartier Susan B Rye ‘Straw Spohn Caugh Hill Henry Flutchison Servicence Stairs Michael Angelo Cynosure Pliant Sherlock Holmes Effeci Wolthrope Dick Deadw Ema- Grane Merry Lad Fordmai

Race Card for Mixed Thoroughbred Meets

One mile selling in first race with horses including Angle D Hester General War Bere Ursula Bomma Lady Fin ger Brigham Monmouth Kall Inla Lady Young Foxy Mary Arbutus Eddie Mott Balcutt Adelante First Star. Second race for three year olds and up at five and one half furlongs lists Auntie Curl Dominica Sir Harry Heroes Russell McGill Little Jane Orange Blossom Gordon Russell. Third race selling for three year olds five and one half furlongs names Duty Ooma Panhachapi Dusky Claribel Big Lamax Thomas Hare Barbara Lane Dalston. Fourth race purse six furlongs includes King ny Colquitt Sosius bois Street Kootenay Bb Palomar. RACE three year olds selling one mile Muy Buena Gotch Clinton_pid ngoe.

Jun Angle D Hester General Warren Ursula Bomma Lady Finger Brigham Monmouth Kall Inla Lady Young Foxy Mary Arbutus Eddie Mott Balcutt Adelante First Star Auntie Curl Dominica Sir Harry Heroes Russell McGill Little Jane Orange Blossom Gordon Russell Duty Ooma Panhachapi Dusky Claribel Big Lamax Thomas Hare Barbara Lane Dalston King Ny Colquitt Sosius Bois ' Street Kootenay Palomar Muy Buena Gotch Clinton Pid Ngoe

Friars Set City Series Clash With Gym Five

The Friars meet the Cincinnati Gym in the city championship series second game on Thursday night. The Gym recently revived old form by defeating Christ Church, while the Friars aim to avoid losses to any local rivals and equal last season’s mark. Friars lineup includes Belting Wirth Schwind Forwards Kueve Maschmeier Lucag Hoheve Guards. A preliminary Friar Cubs versus St John’s Regulate match precedes the main game.

Friars Dncimnati Christ Church Joan Belting Wirth Schwind Renter Kueve

Wild Cat Ferns to Arrive and Train for Fight in City

“Wild Cat” Ferns arrives today to complete training for a defense goal against all challengers, eyeing a bout with Packy McFarland. The card includes 10 round setups with Kid Leders vs George Klett and Kid Shaw vs Leo Roux at Heuck's Opera House.

Wild Cat Ferns Eddie Melzer Heuck's Opera House Packy McFarland

Reserves Want Games With Cincinnati Club

The Cincinnati Reserves met at Manager Noel's house last evening with members Gudberlet Stegler Morholz Sterling Hausman Heltman Jahnke C Walters W Walters Eppstein and Grottlish in attendance. Clubs wishing to schedule games may write Manager Al Noell at 622 522 Main Street City.

Cincinnati Noel Hotse Gudberlet Stegler Morholz Sterling Hausman Heltman Jahnke C. Walters W. Walters Eppstein Grottlish al Noell Main Street City

Suburbs Plan Amateur Baseball Schedule With Mangold

The Suburbs organize a season featuring first class amateur and semi pro teams. Julius Mangold will manage and has signed Klein and Lukatz as battery. They seek a top infielder and an outfielder and invite teams to book games by writing Julius Mangold at 3881 Colerain Avenue.

Julius Mangold Klein Lukatz Battery Julius Mangela Colérain Avenue

Horse Racing Selections Highlight Font Best Bet

Selected picks feature Font as the best bet among listed entries including The Hermit Billy Stuart Lady Inno cence and others such as Parlor Boy Gagnant Napier Spohn Chartier and Inspector Les trade. Readers are advised to consider Font Discovery Napier among top choices.

Charleston the Hermit Billy Stuart Lady Innocence Tom Holland Gagnant Parlor Boy Font Discovery Napier Spohn Chartier Cough Hull Pliant Cynosure Inspector Lestrade Effendi Dick Deadwood Merry Lad

West Covington Club Signs Sensational Young Pitcher

Bet Amon, Gerkin, and the sensational young Price Hill hurler signed to pitch for the West Covington Club joining a list of players including Juarez Foxy Mary Arbutus Kali Inia Gordon Russell Herpes Orange Blossom Barbara Lane Big Lomax Claribel Sosius Kooteney Hi Pal Florence Birch Lard ek old Gotch Ocean Queen Sister Florence and other local names.

Juarez Foxy Mary Arbutus Kali Inia Gordon Russell Herpes Orange Blossom Barbara Lane Big Lomax Claribel Sosius Kooteney Florence Birch Lard `Ek Old Gotch Ocean Queen Florence Bet—Amon Gerkin Price Hill West Covington

Managers of Scrappers: A Sport Page Portrait

A long column extols boxing managers, praising their wit, dress, and eloquence. It notes Jimmy Dunn as an exemplary dresser and discusses how managers influence purses, bouts, and editorials, arguing fighters’ success hinges on persuasive advocates behind the scenes.

Taft Declines Cubs Offer as Chicago Vows Persistence

The Chicago syndicate fails to buy the Cubs after Charles P. Taft rejects the $760,000 proposal. Attorney L. J. Behan says efforts to gain control will continue, with plans to hire Fielder Jones and possibly bring back Johnny Evers if Chicago lands the club. The deal faltered over the reserve clause dispute and federal league considerations.

Charles BP. Taft Chicago Cubs Chicago ‘Syndicate L. J. Behan Behan Fielder A_ Jones White Sox Johnny Evers Taft T Toft Chicago John Evers Boston Cubs

King George to Attend Giants White Sox Game at Chelsea

London reports confirm King George will attend the Chelsea game between the Giants and White Sox, drawing a sellout crowd and high interest. Giants manager John J. McGraw faces boycott jokes, while Comiskey and other officials expected to be presented to the King.

London King George Giants White Sox Chelsea Tnis McGraw New ‘York Age Charlie A. Comiskey John J. McGraw Jim Callahan White Box Tip” O'Neill Jim” Mullen Ireland Royal Box Washington

Giants Open Baseball Practice at Marin Camp

In Marin Texas on February 25 the Giants began real practice after a milder day. Morning handball gave way to an afternoon session that featured pitcher warmups and fielding drills. Kinsella arranged players by position and everyone took turns at bat that day.

Marin Texas Giants Kinsella Pies Herring Harrison Jordan Wiliams Ritter Dyer

Heavy Snow Keeps the Brooklyn Dodgers Indoors

Heavy four inch snowfall in Augusta Georgia forces the Brooklyn Dodgers to cancel on field practice for at least a couple of days. Manager Robinson plans indoor workouts at Warren Park with handball and medicine ball exercises. Kid Elberfeld praises Reece Mace and O'Mara after brief drills as Elberfeld assists with the players.

Augusta Robinson Brooklyns Warren Park Kid Elberfeld Highlander Reee Mace O'Mara Elberfeld

Camp Washington Ladies Bowling Club Scores Read

The Camp Washington Ladies Bowling Club met at Mergard's alleys with ten members present. Mrs. C Mueller rolled 419 pins for high total with five consecutive marks in the second game. Other scores included Bierman 848, Topmiller 328, Hornickel 327, Oclerich 326, Fluegel 326, Wahl 310, Hoff 302, Bruner 299, and Wirmer 296. Next meeting slated for next Wednesday at 2 PM.

Camp Washington Oclerich Hoff Bruner Wirmer

Reserves Sign F Heltman for Cincinnati Club

Reserves manager Noell of the Cincinnati Reserves signs F Heltman to play this season. Heltman, who played in the Minors last year, will play first base this year. He is regarded as one of the best fielders in the Cincinnati area despite the loss of an arm.

Noell Cincinnati F. Heltman Heltman

Norwood Refuses Exhibition Offer From Federal Club

President Ed Hohrer of the Norwood Baseball Club received a telegram from Joe requesting an April exhibition game. Hohrer refused the offer, stating he does not wish to foster outlaw baseball in any way.

Ed Hohrer Norwood Baseball Club Yest Joe

Wiedemanns Will Not Tackle Feds Sunday Game Moves

The Wiedemanns will skip a planned Sunday game with Joe Tinker's Chicago Feds at Wiedemann Park on April 12 after Manager Applegate decided not to antagonize organized Sorrell. Newport season opens April 19 against Richmond, Ind. Ohio State alum Hilbert joins the Brewers lineup as infield talent, with George Hannigan at third and Enz Weller in utility, while pitcher remains unsettled as Lefty Janey reportedly refused the Federal duty.

Joe Tinker Chicago Feds Wiedemanns Wiedemann Park Wag Applegate Sorrell N Wport Richmond Ind Northern Kentucky Brewers Regry Short Hilbert Ohio State Bay Jake Milders Hamilton Krebs Ernie Dight George Hannigan Kansas City Feds Enzweller Newport Lefty Janey

John L. Fitzsimmons Appeals Boxing Ban in New York

Hebert Fitzsimmons and his lawyer argued in the Supreme Court to overturn Justice Seabury's ruling upholding the state boxing commission that barred Fitz from meeting white hopes. Bob era, angry at Sullivan for his recent criticisms, asserted Sullivan should not dictate boxing policy and mocked Sullivan’s career while predicting renewed clashes with white hope sprinters.

New York Hebert Fitzsimmons Supreme Court Justice Seabury State Boxing Commission Fitz Bob John L. Sullivan Boxing Commission Pitz Sullivan Tom

Auto show to host three day truck and service vehicle display

Cincinnati Automobile Dealers' Association opens a three day auto truck and delivery vehicle show starting Monday. Five thousand invitations have been sent as out of town buyers and farmers show interest. Tonight features society night with tango numbers and dancing, plus a lecture on ignition types by Albert G. Junker from the National Auto School.

Music Hall Aly Cincinnati Automobile Dealers’ Association Ohio Valley National Auto #chool Albert G. Junker Electrical Department Boris Starkey Mechanical Department

Ramblers defeat Christ Church Wepe in tight match

RAMBLERS 40 NAPS 28 in a steady Ramblers win. At halftime the Naps led 19 to 11 before the Ramblers rallied with Geblker and Henneke scoring most points to pull ahead.

Ramblers NAPS M. C. A. Ramblers Christ Church Wepe Ram Geblker Henneke

St Paul Alumni To Hold Reunion

St Paul Athletic Club members plan a Friday night meeting at mour Clubrooms to arrange a banquet and reunite former athletes. The St Paul club at 47th and Plum has a storied athletics history with many past champions expected to attend.

St. Paul of St. Paul Athletic Club Mour Etara St. Paul Club Enth Plum Tor Volz Horrebe Heisel Goosman Gite Higgins Howard Conway Schatz Clark McKenzie Gray Campbell O'Donnell Tully Myronheimer Cochran Hawritts

Taft weighs club picks and early training in baseball minds

The piece surveys potential selections for Mr. Taft with two club appointments and discusses Charles Murphy and Fogel. It also cites Fullerton as a top golfer, and John J. McGraw’s early season training as key to pennant chances, arguing a fast start is crucial for success.

Taft Charles Webb Murphy Aun Fogel Rete Gid Hughey Fullerton Hughey John J. McGraw McGraw

1911 12 Giants Athletics scramble through season events

The Giants and Athletics clashed until late October 1911 then toured Cuba and played into January 1912. By February they beat Marin and later pursued further sectional games. The campaign included a July 4 lead surge before fading and breaking up.

Cat O Cuba Marin Ant Watt Reeve

NL Uplift Seen As Optimism Rises In Exchange

The National League optimism grows though Co W M has fallen back. It may take a week or two to identify the capable figure to check Baker Collins and a man named Barry on the roads.

National League the. N. L Co. W. M Baker Collins Barry

Confusing Outsized Claims Mix Baseball lore and History

Disjointed transcription blends Connie Mack and Jerry Travers with a tale of a Dewey shot across a German warship. It cites Manila 1899, Louisville and Pittsburgh, a 359 batting average, and speculative links to major leagues in a fractured sports-history digest.

Dewey Manilia Manila Louisville Pittsburg

The Mexican League Debate and American Baseball Views

The piece argues against admitting a Mexican league as a major venture and mocks Mexican players as bush leaguers. It suggests U S involvement to guide Mexican affairs while joking about using Mexico for spring training camps and golf venues.

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Panchita Fetter Mike Gibbons Eskimos Wee Oe Muggsy Cae Brooklyn Dodgers Norwood John L Grantland Rice Charles P. Taft The J.H N.L Connie the Stoic Connie Mack Sao Alto May Tutte Jerry Travers Jerry Aevere Mr. Dewey Cobb Mexico Wilson Lee Bush Huerta Villa
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