Players' Fraternity Appeals to Commission in Baseball Contract Talks
The Players' Fraternity presented grievances to the National Commission and National Board, detailing 17 demands on contracts and transfers. Leaders like Fultz and Ban Johnson argued over releases, waivers, and club obligations as negotiations extended into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Fultz
Ban Johnson
Mike Sexton
Kavanaugh
Dalibert
Ruerbach
Ray Collins
John Henry
National Commission, National Board
Players’ Committee
National Association
Beth
Actus
Te Kayer
Commission Notes on Cincinnati Meeting and Baseball Talks
John Dugan represented Samuel Gompers of the AFL at Cincinnati. The meeting criticized Ban Johnson as Dave Fultz was absent. McKernan, pennant winner with Battle Creek, ill after a bat injury. Bobby Quinn aided a city charity drive in Columbus. McKeever of Brooklyn visited Cincinnati and hinted at the Tinker case. Land of Indianapolis discussed with Jack Hendricks about the Hoosier camp. Sease Tahnehill may join the Cubs. Harry Kunkie may enter the Central League. Jack Hayden sought Johnny of the Reds for Louisville, but Herzog objected. Miguel Finn may take Cincinnati semis to Memphis. Bakr and Schuyler Britton arrived for NL clubs.
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Boston
Kong
Fultz
Ban Johnson
Herrmann
John K. Tegat
John Dugan
Cincinnati
Samuel Gompers
American Federation ,of Labor
Bits of Gossip In Sport World
Variety of sports chatter notes potential moves and opinions. Brownie Burke nears a film offer from a major studio. Jake Daubert may lead in batting but risk in speech. Germany Schultz backs a Harvard game next year. Trainers and players remark on hitting Walter Johnson and other matchups.
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Jake Daubert
Germany Schultz
Michigan University
Harvard
Cambridge
Germany
Willard Seeks Gunboat Smith Match for White Heavyweight Claim
Jess Willard believes a win over Gunboat Smith could crown him as the white heavyweight champion. Smith dismisses the challenge, already claiming the title and shrugging off Willard’s pursuit, while Willard eyes a title path tied to a victory over Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Willard
George Rachel
Gunboat Smith
Willard
Smith
Jess
Gym Five Opens 1914 Season Against Carlisle
The Cincinnati Gym five hosts Carlisle A. C. of Dayton Ohio to start the 1914 season on the Gym floor. Coach Harry Box leads a strengthened lineup with two new men Faytout and Ward boosting the squad. The lineup includes Hill Prigs Easton Waytel Cerwaed Ragan Redmond Ward Unger Gregger Decker Bell O Connell Scheve Weaver, with umpire Sitterman. Game set to start promptly at 8 o'clock.
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Cincinnnati Gym
Carlisle
Dayton
Ohio
Harry Box
U. S
Faytout
W'Ward
Gym
Goldie Rapp Considers Move to Federal League
Goldie Rapp the Wichita Club shortstop said he is seriously considering an offer from the Chicago Federal League club. He is viewed as the only Wichita infielder likely to stay with the team if others fail to meet league standards. He notes the Federal League looks like the real thing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Rapp
Wichita
Western Lia
Wishop
Goldie
Cincinnati
Cipelinnati
Goldie Ysterday
Marcos Sign Up Voll Strengthens City Team
The Marcos sign star pitcher Wapste Voll from Bethseys and fill key positions with Bower Faller Reilly Dauer Voll Vesey Andier Blohm. Holly returns as manager and will also catch. The nineteen year-old squad aims to face top city teams this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcos
Wapste Voll
Bethseys
Holly
Bower
Faller
Reilly
Dauer
Voll
Vesey
Andier
Blohm
Miracle feats of 1913 sports wrap miss Stallings Braves rise
The record highlights Culmet beating Vardon and Ray and Brickley’s five field goals while omitting George Stallings guiding the Braves from eighth to fifth in one season. The piece notes several incidents but excludes Stallings’ top achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culmet
Vardon
Ray
Brickley
George
Thoroughbred entries for four year olds and younger at parimutuel sale
Racing programs list multiple races with four year olds and younger in divisions. Entries include horses such as Pic. Wolthorpe, Yankee Bodkts, Sylvestris, and Golden trip in various six furlong and seven furlong events. Other races feature two year olds and three year olds with names like Tarts, Lady Lightning, and Joe Dipdotd among the contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Ae
Pic
Wolthorpe
Pio
Kelly
Etx
Lady Lightning Ieniaeth
Firlarpith
Joe Dipdotd
Sherwoog
Grontesgr
Ban Jobin Sees Federal League Rumors as Baseball Benefit
The American League president Ban Johnson downplays threats from the Federal League saying a financed third league could stabilize salaries and improve baseball overall. The piece recounts Burns sleeping during games and a managerable moment illustrating player rest needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal League
Ban Jobinson
American League
Ban
Titnien
Ben
Poliee
Tata de
Pete Boe
Tom Daly Joins New York Americans as Pitching Coach
Tom Daly former Chicago catcher under Captain Anson signed to coach the New York Americans pitchers for the year. Engaged by President Farrell on Frank Chance’s suggestion, Daly will report to Houston on March 1 for duties with the New York club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special Teche American
New York
Tom Daly
Chicagos
Anson
New York Americans
Daly
Farrell
Frank Chance
Eepe Daly
Houston
Texas
York
New Haven Wins Juarez Feature Headliner
Juarez track reports a profitable day with three favorites winning. Acumen overcame heavy interference to win the wire in front while Little Marchmont and Toulane also prevailed. Marley and Amon fell in the fifth race and jockey Stevens suffered a fractured collarbone, Crawford uninjured. Talpin led riders with three winners.
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Juarez
Experi
Acumen
Little Marchmont
Toulane
New Haven
Jaliscohan Gap
Marley
Amon
Stevens
Crawford
Talpin
Water Lady Defeats Ancon at Palmetto Park
In a six furlong selling, Water Lady upset Ancon who had won four straight races. Idiola won the baby two year olds, with Kewple close behind. The day included finishes for Malik and others as racing officials prepare to set ball weights.
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Charleston
C. Jane
Water Lady
Ancon
Palmetto Park
Idiola
Kewple
Athletes and fans pace 1914 AL race by Grantland Rice
The 1914 American League chase centers on the Athletics as other clubs pursue. The piece notes the A's early 1910s slump and late resurgence, and predicts a lively spring and summer as teams push to catch the fleet club unless a major setback derails their momentum.
Athletics poised for power as Mack rebuilds 1914 squad
The article argues the Athletics retain powerful slugging and field, with Wally Schang adding experience to steady play and veteran staff gains by Brown Houck Shawkey and Bush. It predicts strong performance in 1914 similar to 1918, noting potential luck shifts and Mack’s guiding leadership.
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Wally Schang
Mack
Bender
Plank
Brown and Houck
Bob Shawkey
Joe Bush
The Next Contender for Runner-Up in Baseball
Three clubs enter the main candidates for runner-up Washington Cleveland and Boston. Griff leads a smooth defensive unit but needs extra kick to reach peak form. Johnson and Boehling are keys alongside Candil Milan Ainsworth Henry Foster and McBride as the Senators look like a strong bet for 40 conquests.
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Washington
Cleveland
Boston
Griff
Mh Sahnoe
Mackmen
Sorithea Sabina
Stant Whulk
Abele Samua
Boehling
Candil
Milan
Ainsworth
Henry
Foster
McBride
Senators
Mke
Cleveland and Boston Nurture Hopes for Steady Red Sox Return
The piece compares Cleveland and Boston with the Red Sox aiming for steadier performance after turmoil last season. It notes Carrigan's management and Joe Wood's return as pivotal, predicting a tough climb to third or fourth place unless top form returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrigan
Joe Wood
Woodip
Red Sox
Chance's Manhattan Yanks Poised for 1914 Rise
The analysis projects Frank Chance rebuilding the Manhattan Yanks to challenge the White Sox and Tigers in 1914. He carved an upgraded pitching staff and a solid infield, though outfield and catching remain uncertain. Prof. Rickey's Browns could also spark changes depending on his allowed action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chance
White Sox
Tigers
Manhattan Yanks
Chance
Hiss
Athletics poised for scrappy chase in pennant race
The Round-Up notes the 1912 world series miss and warns that a club with four pennants in five years may slacken. It contrasts the Athletics with the Cubs, describing Connie Mack's mature, united machine versus Chicago's fractured leadership and resistance to strict training.
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Athletics
Cubs
Chance
Connie Mack
Selections From Charleston Train Camp Listed
The report names players and figures such as Mema Johnson Clem Beacher Kiva Worthorpe Piying Yankee Effendt Veneta Strome Sager Lady Laghteieg Briarpath Joe Diebold Breve Conarder O14 Rep Daloty Mint Hedes Rose Ontian Irteb Kid and best bets Brave Conarder Suarez The Monk Beet Bet Meadow and mentions Mineral Wells Texas as a training camp used by Joe Tinker's Federal Leaguers.
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Mema Johnson
Clem Beacher
Kiva
Worthorpe
Piying Yankee
Effendt
Totaling
Veneta Strome
Sager
Lady Laghteieg
Briarpath
Joe Diebold
Breve Conarder
Daloty Mint
Hedes
Rose Ontian
Irteb Kid
Brave Conarder
Suarez
Mineral Wells
Texas
Joe Tinker
Federal Leaguers
Dr George F Hermann Announces Medical Practice Move
Public notice reveals Dr George F Hermann formerly of 2041 Vige Street has enlarged his state of the art practice at 116 West Egrh Street after purchasing medical electrical devices abroad. The notice invites patients to call for appointments and discusses his 16 years of focused treatment in Ohio and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vige Street
West
Egrh Street
Mati
Ohio
Men Health Ad Promises Quick Relief for Many Ailments
A noisy advertisement touts a broad set of male health cures from blood pressure to kidney and urinary issues. It claims confidential treatment with “lowest charge” and urges worry-free payments.
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Commission
Walvers
International League
American Association
Magna
Dave Fultz
Ea McKernan
Battle Creek
McKernan
Siecio Tala
Bobby Quinn
Columbus
McKeevh
Brooklyn Club
McKeever
Tinker
Brooklyn’ Club
Hmit
Grover Land
Indianapolis
Frankfort
Jack Hendricks
Indians
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Sease
Jesse
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Murphy
Chicago
Harry Kunkie
May Land
Miller Huggits
Heilbronner
Jack Hayden
Johnny
Reds
Louisville Tz
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Colonels
Miguel Finn
Memphis
Bakr
Philadelphia National League Club
Schuyler Britton
St. Louis Cardinals
Brownie Burke
Harry Tuthill
Detroit Tigers
Walter Johnson
Washington Wonder
Totamy
Arthur Pelky
Areves
Jess Willard
Rapp
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Ban Bertino
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Monk
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Sigurd
Cool
Betterbell
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Aoe Burns
Cintati
Burns
Cincy
Griffith
Bill Burne
Bill
Hulk
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Taplie
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Ce Kirsh
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Lord Lethampibn
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Imma
Dave’ Montgomery
Giliton
Trance
Joe
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Drevie
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Helene
Oladay
Jimmie of
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Tapliz
Steter Florence
Bselling
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Roger Gordon
Wolfe
Tom Hancock
Eggert
Caraquet
Neander
Malik
Maides
Wis
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Pi. Sr
Seeda
Tienes
Calishen
Lady Reach
Neva H. Gorin
Hell
Ponce
Pinslee
May
Siso
Weter
Avcon
Langford
Pickett
Monocacy
Linbrock
Lady Lightning
Elling
B. Winging Wit
Keogh
Pardver
Grantland Rice
Clevelannd
Prof. B. Rickey
Browns
George F. Hermann
West Seventh Treet
Mackenbach
Ehrlich
Lee
Gondays
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