RedS Reach South Early In National Baseball Meeting
At the National Commission session in Redland, contracts and players union concessions were discussed amid criticism. Umpire Kiger was awarded 2200 dollars from the Philadelphia club, and Brooklyn’s option on Dick Regan was extended to February 7. Herzog announced two Red Yannigans squads, one leaving February 20 for the Sunny Southland and another February 28 for Alexandria Louisiana with return plans in April.
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Minton
Redland
National Commission
Kiger
Philadelphia
Hercog
Reds Plan Unorthodox Spring Training Drills
Reds coach Fock advocates heavy medicine-ball tossing to induce perspiration and thorough warmups before field sessions. He promises several new drills on the spring trip not previously required of Red players.
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Reds
Fock
Herzog
Tonight's Games On Local Floors In George Gym
Local basketball schedule features M. H. A. versus Kappe Sigme Pi and Macs facing St. George Cadets at George Gym. Holy Family vs. St. John at St. John and St. Lawrence at Peer follow.
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Kappe Sigme Pi Oe
St. George Cadets
George Gym
Holy Family, Irs
St. John, Irs
St. John
A St. Lawrence
Peer
Harry Tracy to Fight Knockout Mars in Cincinnati
Boxing card at Lyceum Theater staged by Queen City Athletic Club features Knockout Mars of Cincinnati versus Harry Tracy of New York in a featherweight bout. Tootsie Wise meets Young Cattaille, Lou Tracy faces Young Hicker, and Alvie Welsh battles Bud White in a 19‑round best. Tickets are on sale at Gaseman's Spalding's and the Wheel.
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Knockout Mars
Cincinnati
Harry Tracy
New York
Lyceum’ Theater
Queen City Athletic Club
Tracy
Johnnie Kilbane
Caleen
Matt Brock
Philadelphia
Tootsie Wise
Young Cataille
Lou Tracy
Harry
Young Hicker
Hamilton
Alvie Welsh
Bud White
New Yok
Gaseman’s
Spaldings
the Wheel
Brendamour Sunday Circuit Plans 1914 Season Kickoff
Brendamour Sunday Circuit meets tonight at the Simon Hotel to elect officers and hear membership applications for the 1914 season. Organizer Joe Smith says many local and out-of-town managers seek entry as the circuit aims to surpass 1913 when 14 clubs were members.
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Brendamour
Simon Hotel
Joe Smith
St John Five Sets New Indoor City Record
The St John basketball team scored 71 points against St Heniface, holding them scoreless to set an indoor city record. Center H Bellman tallied twenty seven Deid goals for St John.
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ST. John
St. Heniface
H. Bellman
Murphy Sells Eight Cubs Players to Other Clubs
Chicago January 7 President Murphy of the Cubs has put eight players on the market and sent lists to NL clubs. Bresnahan proved costly with few games played and no young pitching phenoms emerged. Zimmerman has frequent umpire trouble and multiple suspensions, though he currently holds a job.
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Chicago
Murphy
Cubs
Howe
Ers Bresnahan
Zimmerman
Seldeo
Boehler and Boxing Grip Strength Highlighted in Odd Pieces
A report recalls Boehler's wild early showings for Detroit against Joe Jackson. It notes boxers often have weaker grips than other athletes, discusses grip testing, punching bags, and early greats like Sullivan Corbett and Spies shaping bag punching as an art.
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Boehler
Detroit
Joe Jackson
Nap
Jackson
Seip
Earength
First Yankee Signs New York Americans Player
President Frank J. Farrell announced the signing of Frank Gilhooley for 1914. The infielder is wintering in Toledo and has a salary increase. He will report to Frank Chance in Houston on March 1.
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New York
New York Americans
Frank J. Farrell
Frank Gilhooley
Gilhooley
Toledo
Frank Chance
Houston
Texas
Selections from Moonlight and Names of Participants
A compact list of selections and participants including Lady Sharpe Jane Gride Barberus Moonlight Jessamy Friese Dr Batley Birks Pool of Furtene Doc Allen Bright Lavinia notes on names and possible racing or performance entries.
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Lady Sharpe
Jane Gride
Barberus
Moonlight
Jessamy
Friese
Dr. Batley
Birks
Pool of Furtene
Doc Allen
Bright
Lavinia
Cogreil
Delsey Grevens
Meeticka
Berbdertts
Miceste
Commanretta
Josefoe Zarate
Jume Bride
Laity Ae
Marie Cogh
Maggie
Jeesamy
Maer Tas
Sone Oan
Brack
Seil- Betas
Casas George
Dr. Dalley
Clarthel
Pitthe
Lavisia - EA
Birka
Mansi
Bits of Gossip In Sport World
Bits of gossip from the sports world including remarks about Ross Herzog and Dick Egan, Steve Kane potentially becoming Terre Haute manager, Otto Knabe’s Feder al League move, Joe Tinker’s tinkering with Gene Packard, Birdie Cree rumor, Lynn Brown signing with the New York Highlanders, Johnny Conlon delaying his return, and Colonel Boyce’s jealousy over indoor baseball players.
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Colonel Boyce
Delta
Tony Millis
Liveh Stewart
Dick Lang
Carlisle Gym Cup Opener Opens Season on Win
The Cincinnati Gym defeated Carlisle A C of Dayton 41 to 27 in a hard fought opener. Rus Easton starred at forward, delivering superb passing and steady play as Faytout and Decker also stood out for the visitors. The Gym wore new uniforms amid a large cheering crowd.
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Cincinnati Gym
Carlisle A. C
Dayton Turners
Dayton
Rus Easton
Iym
Rus
Christ Church
Cincinnati Auto Show Rejects Two Out-of-Town Dealers
The Cincinnati Automobile Dealers Association will stage the annual Auto Show at Music Hall from February 21 to March 4. It declined two outside manufacturers whose products fail to meet local standards and whose reputations have been damaged by prior transactions. New York firms are expected to send leading exhibits, promising intact displays and the highest development of standard American cars.
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Cincingsti Automobile Dealers’ Association
Cincinnati
Music ‘Hall
America
Fraternity to Expel Outlaws as Baseball Pact Signals
David Ri Fultz, head of the Baseball Players Fraternity, telegraphed from Cincinnati to New York that an agreement governing the conference with organized baseball had been signed. He says members who sign with the Federal League may be dismissed from the Fraternity under its constitution, which requires active players in organized baseball.
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David Ri «Fultz
Baseball Players Fraternity
New York
Cincinnpai
Sodp Ae
Eead
Federal League
Fultzs Orgut
Races and Entries Listed for Meeting Day
The document lists numerous horse names, weights, distances, and race details for a racing meet. Entries include Laure M4 Colfax Mes and Tom Hascock with various weights and times, along with Maiden Allie and Foary and up races.
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Laure
Colfax
Tom Hascock
Jobs Marre
Plixious
Yenghee
Edgar
Cockspur
Col
Ashmeade
Mollie
Bertie
Fenn
Lush Sets Bowling Record in Hamilton League Play
Cherney Lush, bowling for the Blaneys in the Hamilton League at Grand Alleys, set a steadiness record over thirteen weeks in the individual event. He has not lost a single series and posted a grand total of pins of 674 with games of 244 224 and 197. Described as not brilliant but the steadiest pin knight, Lash relies on spares and loves the bowling alley.
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Lash
Cincinnati
Blaneys
Hamilton
Scientific baseball debate grips Grantland Rice era
The text argues over whether pitchers should risk full games or be saved by benching through strategic early outs. It cites stars Wagner Zimmerman Cobb Collins Baker Speaker Jackson as examples and questions the ethic of forcing a pitcher to battle through a hard-fought engagement.
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Garry
Wagner
Zimmerman
Cobb
Collins
Baker
Speaker
Jackson
On the Other Paw and the Baseball Thrill
The piece contrasts the average fan who pays the tax of devotion with the big thrill of bases loaded as runners reach second and third. It notes a wily catcher, a pitcher’s prowess, and the business-like fan left drear when the big tick of excitement is gone from the program.
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Edie Dhag
Acess
Ace Gray
Tego Comel
Jackson
Waener
Zimmerman
Alabman
S. Soil
Hechter
Fragments discuss pitching rules and noncombatant batter stance
The text debates ideal pitching rules to balance control and batters. It suggests noncombatant batter stance and an arrangement where pitchers are not forced to pitch strictly over the plate yet cannot miss far outside. The goal is to discourage easy walks while preserving accountability for strikes.
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Bateman
Untitled excerpt hints at time, value, and figures in poetry
Fragmentary lines mention Gundboat Smith and a reference to hemp Fitz Or Corbett. The prose echoes time and hope across hills with a line about a figure resembling forty million dollars. No clear event or outcome is stated.
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Gundboat Smith
Press Drift on Baseball Fandom Across Cities
The text argues that fans and press in cities like Cincinnati and St Louis tolerate losing more than New York or Chicago, noting long pennant droughts would not trigger major complaints. It suggests city passions and media tolerance differ by era and locale, with little backlash even after decades without titles.
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New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Jeer
Josh
Cincinnati
St. Louis
St. Leidik
English Amateur Golf Controversy Surrounds Ouimet
An English writer questions whether Ouimet remains an amateur as he caddies since age fifteen and earns from articles abroad. The dispute centers on expectations for amateurs to avoid payments from ball manufacturers and whether Ouimet’s dealings reflect professionalism.
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England
Ouimel
Onde
Sim
Hilton
No Doubt Shocks as Sunny South Nickname Emerges
The fragment cites a remark about a city or place dubbed the Sunny South, noting public reaction and a pivotal moment involving a citizen who first used the term as a label. The text blends reflections on life’s saddest shocks with golf imagery and a casual discussion of cultural branding.
The Celt Reports Indoor and Baseball Teams Set Tonight
The Celt notes indoor and baseball teams including the First Regiment Hospital Corps plan a practice game tonight at the PSP Manager Lane site. It mentions a potential shake up after last Sunday's victory and records Jimmy Sheckard’s eight dismissals during the war era.
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Celt
Hospital Corps
Psp
Lane
Jimmy Sheckard
Public is bumped as Tart loses in close finish
A belated bid failed to gain money as Tart and rivals battled to the wire. The race results include names such as McTaggart and Beebe, with Beebe Chitlan among noted entrants, while deposits and odds are mentioned in scattered notes from the event.
Juarez Race Day Features Wins and A Pacing Shuffle
Bing wins feature at Juarez defeating Milton Robbe and Supers In the Tories affair while Te basco handicap goes to Meade campaigner. Jockey Taplin receives a ten day suspension for rough riding. Meantime Brookfield leads from start to finish in the Tabasco handicap. The program lists multiple horses, riders, and track times including six furlongs and mile events.
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Juarez
Bing
Hela
Milton Robbe
Supers
Meade
Brookfield
Stile
Zim
Taplin
Sieg Anderson
Fokay Feeney
Apprettics
Sesepar Ice
Ross Franke
Jessamy
Black Eyed
Susan
Miekies Brown
Sen Bernini
Ompton
Fore
Mark Nine
Sig Farlonge
Wire
Jockos
Win Pt
Uets Bof
Weotsones
Kent
Nis
Haynes
Ehcommany
Ferroni
Pigrnett Girt
Tyree Itty
Gimit
Ottley - Wolfcom
Ammihalts
Zenoteksley
Ron
Marehmoet
Moward
X. Wis
HS. Oot Cosgrove
J. Dy
Wakefield
Coe
B. Mewr
Groen
McDonaldy Weems
Larry Lajoie Dominates AL Batters in 153 Games
Larry Lajoie struck out 106 times in 153 games as the Cleveland veteran faced the Senators. He delivered three swings against rivals like Giannes Himes and Danny Moeller in a dominant season.
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Larry Lajoie
Cleveland
Danny Moeller
Senators
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