Federal League President Says No War With National League
President Gilmore of the Federal League says the organization seeks no war with the National League. He notes cities with Federal franchises are enthusiastic, expects a new epoch in baseball with the league's advent, and that signed players will be respected while reserve clauses may be challenged.
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Teedtal
Americ
Chicago
Federnia
National League
Gilmore
Feds May Stage Spring Games in Covington Park
Federal league officials mail letters to managers urging spring exhibition games at Covington Park near Newport. The plan aims to fit ten pre season games into the 1957 schedule, leveraging a 3 506 seat grandstand and support from Covington backers to start the season with eight clubs. Fans in Covington and Newport, long loyal to Cincinnati, anticipate seeing former favorites.
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Ee Cercees
Nea Saba Oar
Ea Ooeiarane Gani Dent
Federal League
Covington Curi
Grandstand
Adimiere
Covington
Newport
Cincinnati
Cincin Aat
Celts Edge Avondale In Indoor Baseball Thriller
The Armory crowd watched Avondale and the Celts play a high energy game with the Celts leading early but the visitors overcoming the deficit to win. Kaucky Celts star outfielder starred in the field and at bat. Central defeated Continuation 23 to 12. Ruckstuhl pitched well for Continuation but could not hold the early lead.
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Armory
Avondale
Celts
Kauckty
Centrals
Ruckstehl
Haga
Celie Soe
Cacas
Avondalé
Nickum
Pfeiffer
Elwert
McKeown
Tracy Faces K O Mars In Cincinnati Arena Bout
Tracy meets K O Mars tonight before the Queen City A C at the Lyceum arena in Cincinnati. The event features a record crowd expectation after strong advance sales with several notable preliminaries. Fans are urged to contact Mull at South 986 R for bout details.
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K. O. Mare
Harry Tracy
Queen City
A. C
Ned Gar Ean Tracy
Roy Magento
Cincinnati
Kaye
Murphy
Stubbs
Ludlow
Weeghman rises from waiter to Chicago club owner
The article traces Charles Weeghman’s rise from a Chicago waiter to a wealthy restaurateur who built a lunch counter empire and then acquired the Chicago Federal League club. It notes his bold gamble to bring Joe Tinker to sign a long term deal and discusses potential risks if losses mount for the other six clubs as St. Louis’ Otto Stifer partners face possible losses.
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Chicago
Weeghman
Joe Tinker
Otto Stifer
St.Louis
Bits of Gossip In Sport World
Rumor mill swirls about Federal raids and NL magnates high salaries. chatter mentions Peders League plans and Toronto options. references to Dodgers players, Phillies leaks, and potential trades involving Merkle Bodie Magee and Tinker. scattered names include Herrmann McGill Doom and Patience era figures.
Y M C A Junior Meet Pleases Officials
YMCA officials praised the junior athletic meet held Saturday night. A. Schwartz set a new fifty yard dash record at 5.1 seconds, beating the old 6.25 second mark. Four teams of ten boys divided the event with Yale led by W J Ranson at 163.4 percent, Harvard close, Cornell third, Princeton fourth.
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A. Schwartz
Yale
W. J. Ranson
Harvard
H. Heithecaer
Close
Cornell
J. Full
Princeton
L. Bentel
Whiskers and Comebacks Highlight Early 20th Century Boxing Talk
The piece recalls the Mays whiskers era in baseball and notes fashion shifts among athletes. It discusses Abie Attell and Johnny Kilbane, debating Attell's age, readiness, and whether he should retire, with Coast fans split on his chances and legacy in light of past champions.
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Abie Attell
Hie
Johnny
Kilbane
Abie
Coast Fight
Kentuckians organize for new season under Mahoney
The Kentuckians plan a stronger season on the local baseball field with Mahoney as manager. He has already signed all of last year’s stars and invites out of town teams to book by addressing J. Mahoney at 116 East First Street.
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Pos
Rowe
Coengy
Reston Res
Aera Davis
Seis
Mahoney
J. Mahoney
East First Street
Phillies President Bitter Over Loss Of Killifer
New York Jen 11 reports Will em F. Baker president of the Phillies at his Brooklyn home lamenting the loss of catcher Killifer. He notes Killifer was well paid last year and was their best catcher while blaming the deal on the previous year’s arrangements.
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New York
Knabée
Brennan
Killifer
Willem F. Baker
Phillies
Brooklyn
St John Center Harry Bellman Sets Southern Field Goal Mark
Harry Bellman, star center for St John, set a new Southern record last week by scoring 27 field goals in a single game at the St John gym. The performance highlights his scoring prowess and the team's strong home showings.
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Harry Bellman
St. John
St. John Gym
Female Turfite Makes Seiling War History
In Seiling, a landmark turf event marks the first time a woman competes in a sealing war. Owner Foley protests a colt, while Florence Roberts again displays top form by defeating Brairier in the feature. Jockeys and public clash over results as four winners emerge among volatile betting.
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Juarez
Loutes’ Delaney
Cenm
Foel
Foley
Florence
Roberts
Brairier
Oatren
Leo
George
Thomas Bere
Jocuess
Grose Spies
EOS
Gorden Rupsett
Barts
Feendy
SRE
Orbe
Botses
Wits
Dochess
Lomeey
Bre Mawr
Nerien
Eeesiessee
A. Sigeard
Five furlong three year olds race at Charleston
Entries list for multiple Charleston races detailing horses, weights and odds across five and six furlong sprints. Notable names include Besetic Hugt Grey Queen Stigs Grom De ies Gelltwog Daloty Mint Charles Carorll Petr Hill Korfhage Travers and Pay Streak with various weights and placements.
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Hugt Grey
Jone
Stigs Grom
de. Ies
Gelltwog
Etech Chast
Dat Dee Rereon
Oakland
Cutt Maid
Mama Johnson
Neon Incision
Rye Strew
Prince Chap
Daloty Mint
Charles Carorll
Petr Hill
Korfhage
Clase
Booles Travers
Bhilletream
Lest Fortune
Tran Gardner
Ive
Al Spalding recalls ruined Brotherhood War in baseball
Al Spalding discusses the Brotherhood war in American baseball, noting losses and the League’s survival. He cites Governor Tener and the Federal League’s attempts to disrupt the National League, recounting how owners funded Giants getout as pressure mounted.
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York
Jan
Spalding
Europe
National League
Brotherhood
John K. Tener
Federal League
Golf grips American public as pastime and sport
Grantland Ride writes that golf has grown to over 800000 enthusiasts in the United States and now ranks as a major universal pastime. He describes the game as gripping and the greatest amusement for people of all ages and conditions, noting its rise in the last few years.
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Seotia
Tte
United States
Lord Notthcliff
Vardon
Bay
Duncan
Taylor
Braid
England
Oulmet
Travers
Amateur: Field promises rich early interest in golf
The Amateur field shows strong early promise with Ouimet and Verdon attracting attention amid talk of a miraculous past win. Travers and others join the quest as campaigns gear up, with anticipation high for a competitive season.
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Americas
Ouimet
International Golf Championship Preview Headlines
The article previews an upcoming international golf competition with top players like Guimet and Sucre Hawk. It notes a tough battle ahead for both sides, mentions potential American entries, and discusses ongoing Open and British Open prospects amid uncertain participation.
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Filavor
Guimet
Dick Sucre
Jana
Alee
America
Kirkby: Herreshots
Ouimet Travers And Evans Lead Amateur Golf Field
The piece ranks Ouimet Travers and Evans as the top three amateur golfers for 1914, noting Travers the strongest in the finish and short game, Ouimet the most consistent with superb putting, and Evans a solid contender. It compares them to Kirkby Travis Wood Herreshoff and others, predicting any could win in match play.
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Contiier
Ouimet
Travers
Evans
Colfere
Kirkby
Travis
Ood
Herreshoft
Tela
Bekben
Capite ‘Cheatter
s _wront
Chicago
Owlmer
McDermott Faces Setback in Amateur Golf Race
The article discusses Jack McDermott as a top American amateur golfer whose Brookline result and Shawnee address incident affected his standing and health. It notes his youth, potential return by spring, and possible travels abroad, amid rising young amateurs and a looming 1914 Atlantic City event.
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America
Jack’ McDermott
Shawnee
Brookline
McDermott
USNL
Atlantic City
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