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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1914

Page

3

National Commission Opens Session Today in Cincinnati

The National Commission convenes with the National Board this afternoon to discuss the reserve clause and other matters. Barney Dreyfuss and John Heydler, arriving from French Lick, are greeted by President Herrmann. Herzog works to land young talent for the Redlegs as Buck Herzog takes a challenging job amid high expectations.

National Board Barney Dreyfuss Pittsburg Prates John Heydler National Leaghs Cincinnati French Lick Herrmann Herzog Sinton Redleg Huck

Five and six furlong juvenile selling races list

A chaotic entries page lists multiple races for three year olds and older in a selling meet. Names like Mise eee burg, Normandy, Banjo Tim, Squealer, Armory, Lord Wells, Steal Away appear with various weights and prices, plus apprentices and allowances noted amid incomplete text.

Caller Peele Normandy Peacock Vies Mike Cohen Banjo Tim Squealer Charlee Cannell Asiee Tox Boy Peig Tous Queed Hercomrt Lord Wells A Ee Cottyhoskam Angelo

Selections Charleston String of Names and Places

A fragmented OCR list mentions locations and names including Saase Pike, Mycenae, Angelen, Big Dipper, Shorty Northheart, The Monk, Dick Dodie, Roberta, Geotlemas, Colquitt and Cloak. No coherent event or narrative emerges from the readable text.

Belgesten Saase Les Mycenae Angele Big Dipper Shorty Northheart Alten The Monk Dick Dodie Roberta Nitty Colquitt Cloak Ey A

May Join Federals In New York Gotham Team Interest

New York papers report Jett Livingston the ex Cin­cin­nati star and turfman may own a Federal League club in New York City. President Gilmore says the baby league will not invade the metropolis. Tommy Leach is the only outfielder sure of his job next year. Frank Schulte may also be involved.

New York Jett Livingston Gotham Gilmore Eaye Metropolis Tommy Leach Cole Wudfie Frank Schuite

Indoor Hurlers Duel as Celts Swamp Opponents

A crowded Armory afternoon saw two indoor baseball games. Edgington Crescents faced Hitzler Continuation in a pitching duel, Edgington winning 4 to 3. In the second, Centrals overwhelmed Delta 4 to 0. Batteries listed include Edgington Lipman Hitzel Lisinger Beyer Riefenberger Hogrebe Elwert McKeown.

Armory Edgington Crescents Hitzler Centrals Delta Hoeepane Saaaaan Osteniach Lipman Hitzel Lisinger Iecass Beyer and Riefenberger Hogrebe Elwert McKeown

Bits of Gossip In Sport World

Bits of gossip from the sports world note Boss Herzog seeking real ball players for the Reds. Hap Myers from the Boston Braves is discussed as a possible addition. Bud Anderson’s potential rise is mentioned and Cincinnati kept Kolinitz in the Appalachian League due to pencil price concerns.

Herzog Eee Reds Cincinnati Kolinitz

Famous Croses and Baseball Figures Stir Local Gathering

The piece notes Leach Cross and others amid a baseball gathering where Barney Dreyfuss and Miller Hoggins discuss how they trimmed each other in a major deal. Art Fisher pledges a fight before Price Hill A C for sentiment, hinting at pocketbook motives. The Federal League guards the names of major league players, with police waiting for April Foot Day.

Barney, Dreyfuss Miller Hoggins Art Fisher Price Hill A. C Federal League

Bowling Tourney Opens Next Week in City

The city hosts its first Individual Elimination Bowling tit next Sunday as six entry spots remain open. Interested bowlers should contact H. L. Mergard at 2800 Cole Rain Avenue to qualify before the deadline.

H. L. Mergard Colerain Avenue

Catholic Leagues Set to Begin Season Plans

Schedules for two Catholic basketball leagues formed at Spalding's Saturday night will be announced later this week. The first league aims to start play soon with both programs preparing rosters and venues.

Spalding

Dayton Meets Cincinnati Gym Five In Midweek Clash

Dayton fans expect a marquee lineup as Bell, hailed as the best center in the Middle West, joins Decker in a strong Dayton lineup against the Cincinnati Gym five this Wednesday night. The Carlisle A C traces back to the former Dayton Turners of Dayton, Ohio.

Dayton Cincinnati Bell Middle West Decker

Governor Tener to Hear First Baseball Case at Cornish Session

Governor John K Tener will preside as National League head over the first baseball case at a Cornish session today. The National Commission, Players Fraternity and key league leaders meet in Cincinnati to hear grievances and discuss waiver rules amid ongoing anti trust era tensions.

Tener Americas New York Jan National Commission and Players Fraternity Cincinnati John K- Tener Presid Aant National League Ban Johnson American League Garry Herrmann Cincinnati Club Ne Ae Herrmann Fraternity David L. Pultz Jake Daubert Edv Reulbach Brooklyns Ray Collins Red. Sox Jack Miller Louis Cardinals John Henry Washingtons Players’ Committee

Griffith May Drop Cashion From Roster

Clark Griffith, Wash manager, plans to trim 14 pitchers to eight before the 1914 season. Likely kept are Johnson, Boehling, Groom, Engel, Shaw, Gallia and Ayers. The eighth spot remains to be filled by Cashion Musser Harper or Bently.

Clark Griffith Washmay Griff Johnson Boehling Groom Engel Shaw Gallia Ayers Cashion Musser Harper Bently

Commy Complains of the Rough Sea in Pacific Crossing

Ban Johnson arrived in Cincinnati to attend the National Commission meeting and reported a letter from President Comiskey of the White Sox. He criticized the Pacific Ocean as exceptionally rough, warning Chicago fans about the Atlantic crossing and the team’s return voyage.

Ban Johnson Cincinnati National Commission Herrmann Comiskey White Sox Bell Japan Commy Pacific Ocean Atlantic Pacific Chicago

Almeida's English Slightly Mixed Up in Big League Tale

The Cuban star Rafael Almeida learned English with humor as a Gringo friend framed a presentation speech after he bought a bouquet to thank the lady who rented rooms to Marsens and Himeael. He bowed and said he wished to show how much he esteemed her.

Rafael Almeida Rafael Marsens Himeael

Boxers Gary and Devlin Ready for Tonight’s Reichrath Arena Fight

Six boxers, including Tommy Devlin and Tommy Gary, complete light workouts as they prepare for a card at Reichrath arena. Devlin faces Melzer after memorable battles while Gary recalls his bouts with Bezenah and Schwartz. Johnny Fambry meets Joe Kattell in a fast featherweight tilt. Red Canaidy and Kid Coy open the show with six rounds. Frank Mills officiates. tickets available from local outlets.

Harry Wheat Reichrath Arena Tommy Devlin Tommy Gary Philadelphia Chicago Devlin Gary Andy Bezenah Yankee Schwartz Johnny Fambry Joe Kattell

Twenty Million Backing for New Federal League

President Gilmore asserts the Federal League has 20 million dollars backing, with investors backing the outlaw league to make it a lasting venture. He says debt and drain of long seasons will not derail the enterprise and that sound business sense supports its success, naming behind the effort as substantial and committed.

Buck Buck Herzog Chicago Gilmore Baby League

Charley Brickley Seeks Improvement For Next Season

Sport Snap Shots portrays Charley Brickley crediting coaching for his drop kick knowledge and expressing a desire to identify and fix weak points in the off season. It notes Yale and pension questions for Pop Anson, Fred Clark’s duck hunting tale on the Arkansas River, and George Chip’s pride after winning the middleweight title with fans celebrating his shift to world champion status.

Charley Brickley Harvard Brickley Yale Fred Clark Arkansas Doross Mae Spo George Chip Pittsburg George Chip Frank Klaus

Dr George F Hermann Expands Practice In Cincinnati

Dr George F Hermann now located at 118 West Seventh Street after moving from 2011 Vine Street and enlarging his office at 110 West Seventh. He has imported new electrical appliances for treatment and invites interested persons to visit his improved facilities in Cincinnati for medical care.

Woeet Seventh Street Vine Street West Seventh Street Cincinnati

The Dope On 1914 National League Leaders

Grantland Rice previews the 1914 National League with the Giants as favorites and Cubs Pirates and Braves aiming to improve. He notes strong pitching rosters led by Mathewson and Marquard for New York, the Cubs’ temperaments and needs, the Pirates’ pitching churn, and Stallings guiding Boston toward a return to contention.

Meyere McLean Mathewson Marauard Demaree Teaggan Teit Mebkle Doyle Fletcher Shafer Bascher Burns Murray Snodgrass McGraw Ia Canisean

Dodgers and Cardinals face midseason hurdles in league outlook

The piece weighs prospects for the Dodgers, Cardinals, Giants, Phillies and Pirates. It notes Buck Herzog’s start in Redland, questions about midseason form, and predictions that McGraw’s Phillies or Pirates may challenge for a pennant, with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh having a better offensive chance.

Redland Buck Herzog Cardinals Cincinnati Brook Boston

Hinkey's prowess and Yale coaching hopes fade into memory

The article extols Walter Hinkey as a remarkably skilled player with uncanny ball handling and a keen eye for plays. It notes his slender build yet powerful impact and suggests Yale would celebrate if he succeeds as head coach, given his stellar playing record.

Walter Hinkey Ee Baticularly Yale

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