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Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1914

Page

3

Federal League Stand Pat On Reds Status Amid Invasion Rumor

President Herrmann received a call from Chief Johnson explaining a delay in his Indy appearance while reaffirming Reds value. Gilmore reiterates the Federal League will not add clubs and no Cincinnati committee will be sent. Rudolph Griess reports no league encouragement, and B H Kroger denies involvement with the outlaw league or any deal.

Johnson Baseball Headquarters Herrmann Cincinnati Merrmann Reds Gilmore Rudolph Griess B. HH. Kroger Griees

Baseball Babble: Contracts Signed Across Major Leagues

President Ebbets travels on a mysterious mission as Brooklyn terms arrive for signed contracts. Dick Rudolph and Jack Martin accepted Boston National deals after meetings with Gaffey. A young catcher Price Chance tied to a New York American club contract. Earl Yingling and Herbert Moran joined the Reds via Garry Herrmann while Maganalee also eyed Reds terms. Knabe signs Cozy Dolan and Mike Mowry for the Federals amid prior Pirates exchanges. Mowry’s Baltimore roots influence terms.

Dick Rudolph Jack Martin Gaffey Boston National Richa Virginia Jay Roy Earl Yingling Herbert Moran Radia Cincinnati Reds Garry Herrmann Ier Maganalee Reds Baltimore Federals Herrmann Ae Ana Herzog Otto Knabe Cozy Dolan Mike Mowry Dolan Pirates Nals Mowry Harmon Kenetchy Baltimore Knabe

Christ Church Basketball Team Meets Crack Third Christians

The Christ Church basketball squad, unbeaten this season, faces the Crack Third Christians of Indianapolis, Indiana champions. The team comprises ex-college men with long-time teamwork and features one of the game's greatest goal shooters at Capt Ook, the Hoosier.

Christ Church Indianapolis

Newport Peerless Club Plans Strong Semi Pro Return

The Newport Peerless Club forecasts a robust season with familiar players and invites out of town tests via Wm. Bradley of Newport. A new semi pro team, theFlor eheim Baseball Club, enters the scene with a Linton meeting Friday at 7 30 p m to elect officers and set the schedule. Grand Circuit trotting opens in Cleveland July 20.

Newport Peerless Club Old Boys Wm. Bradley Third Street Newport Floreheim Baseball Club Linton Cleveland

Attell Sees Comeback Chance Versus Kilbane Feb 22

Former featherweight champion Abe Attell predicts a major return on the Pacific coast as he anticipates a February 22 meeting with champion Johnny Kilbane. He believes he can win back the title, a claim that amuses Kilbane.

Abe Attell J. Kilbane Johnny ‘Kilbane Pacific Coast Abe Kilbane

Gunboat Smith vs Willard talk and Senators infield praise

The piece notes Gunboat Smith as Willard’s top rival and discusses promoter Thomas Edwardes Jones denying Smith as a true heavyweight. It also highlights a Washington sport writer praising the Senators infield, led by Foster McBride and Gundil, for speed and fielding in contrast to Athletics.

Jess ‘Willard Gunboat Smith Thomas Edwardes Jones Gunboat Scott G. B Jones Los Angeles Smith Wile the Gunner Jack Sen Washington Sport Senators Connie Mack Washington ‘Sport Wizzard Foster McBride Gandil Washington Athletics

John Furlong Wins Charleston Handicap at Palmetto Park

John Furlong captured the Charleston Hotel handicap at Palmetto Park, taking a $1,200 purse after a longabsence from the money. Ancon extended his winning streak by taking a five percent furious event from a large field of three year olds.

Charleston 8. C John Furlong Palmetto Park Ancon Siling Wits Smith Woit Chi Monkey M. Bekert Pickett fFor Mike ‘Cohen Malik Coltar Horn Tien Gaile Roe.seas Sereeate Sonny Ules Americs

Truly Wins Feature at the Lost Course Duel

In a revised stride Truly won the feature this afternoon in a stretch duel with Jobs while Beep chased close behind at the lost Course.

Americas Soares Jobs

Mare overlooked by betting crowds wins close run race

Reerdon notes a mare ridden by unseen jockeys wins a race while stable objections bark at the result. Melt docents were allowed to waive apprentice claims by stewards. Also announced Eddie Foster signed with the Washington club after turning down propositions. Pittsburg Federals cut negotiations with Jimmy Sheckard over pay and minor league option.

Reerdon Bsix Wte Jockiers Wis Vaihalaes Barbers Lane Batep Vagel Clark Griffith Eddie Foster Washington Foster Jebees Pittsburg Federals Jimmy Sheckard Sheckard Federals

Boxer Fitemones Seeks Court Ruling Over Ring Return

Robert Pitesinomens former champion pag inet appeared in the Supreme Court with counsel seeking a writ of mandamus to force the New York State Athletic Commission to lift its ban on his return to boxing. The case is set for Friday. He joked about challenging judges Seabury and famed fighters to prove his fitness.

Americas New York Dar Robert Pitesinomens Paginet Supreme Court Hie Emus New York State Athletic Commission Ben Justion Seabury Fitewae

Gym Five Nosed Out By Visitors In Close Game

Gym Five lost to the Third Christian team of Indian a score 29 to 36. Visiting players used mid floor shots to shift the lead as the younger Gym Tigers faced tougher opponents. Key contributors included Redman Stanley Cook and Harris with strong defense and scoring.

Gym Five Cae Nati Gynasium Indianis Ind Redman Ipueran Stanley Cook Geme Beneon Gym Tigers Covings Mi-C. A Gym Christian ER i Cekewiventk Seeneesy Biker Basten Ite Cook Allen Wove Soatye Harri Redman Een Bart Be Wards Westover Ginn HA Easton al Jen Stanley Ook Harris Hurt Miu Dol

Y M A Fives Split Close Games In Minneapolis

The Y M C A fives played two tight matches, St Paul defeating the Maroons in a finish and the Ramblers beating the Cuba team in a strong, early lead. Nickum and Ruebrwein started for the Ramblers as the Cuba game stayed close through the halves.

St. Paul Maroons Nickum Ruebrwein The Ramblers Cuba Ina

Thoroughbred racing entries and results summary

A chaotic OCR style listing of horse races across multiple events. Entries include two-year-old races with horses named Ze Brown Pome Nonase Sion Piccwiaens and Beach Sand, older horse races with codenames like The Turk and Scrimmage Puck, and six events detailing race types, distances and participant names such as Jesuit Polly Belie and Charles Cannell. The fragmentary text emphasizes race names, weights, mile distances, and a mix of horses and jockey mentions without clear outcomes.

Owientart Mactan Orton Polly Charles Cannell

Unclear sports note on catcher replacement

Fragmentary report mentions Charley Doom and Bill Kini Fer in a Phil field context. It hints at replacing a catcher and preferring to dig up a new one rather than catch wireall, but details and full names are garbled.

Charley Doom Bill Kinifer Phil Wireall

High School Races Arranged at Local Rink

Cincinnati news notes a planned amateur speed skating meet with several events for teens at the downtown rink in the next two weeks. Organizers expect multiple fast skaters from Walnut Hills and nearby clubs to compete, drawing added interest from local skaters and supporters.

Cincinnati High School Lade Duhoed Severa Hughie

Night Winds and Hidden Shadows in a Graveyard Tale

A fragmented literary piece blends Grantland Rice narration with eerie weather imagery and a somber meditation on the grave. It juxtaposes fear soaked in night shadows with musings on death and the unseen. The text also meanders through garbled lines about sports and signings, suggesting a collage of overheard statements and speculative trivia amidst the haunted mood.

Cgg Abel Callea

Local Fans Split as Cities Compete for Baseball Title

The landscape notes that fans across South and West are divided, with many outside supporters favoring Cincinnati and Cleveland. The piece suggests Cleveland and Cincinnati have not won a major title yet, despite periods of great local talent.

Cincinnati Cleveland

Southern golf entry sparks scoring note from secretary

A Southern Association secretary reports from Montgomery that during the recent summer tournament a competitor signed for a net 86. The golfer explained he had nine under par but deducted three strokes on the 14th hole due to wind and an unexpected breeze.

Southern Association Montgomery Igakignie

Golf Star Breaks Pinehurst Course Record In Debut

A Scotch pro visiting Pinehurst North Carolina set a course record in his first outing despite unfamiliar inland conditions. He praised the sea breeze and noted the course’s demanding layout. Gifts will miss Shafer next season. McGraw contemplates Herzog’s potential return around March.

Rother Donald Hisg Pinehurst N.C Antrica Ross Sandy Shafer McGraw Herzog

M'GOVERN TO FILL MARS' SPOT IN KAYO BOUTS

Harry Tracy defeated by K. O. last Monday night. Kayo in poor shape and ruled out for Monday. Benny McGovern signed to meet Kilbane sparring partner Benwile at Music Hall with crowd expected.

Harry Tracy K. O Kayo Philadelphia Feathers Cal Delaney Tracy A. C Ae Kaa Benny McGovern Little St Kilbane's Benwile

Lawson joins Shamrocks in Cincinnati outfield signing

Lawson of Cincinnati formerly with the Cleveland Federal League club has left the outlaw league and signed to play in the outfield for the Cincinnati Shamrocks.

Lawson Cincinnati Hoy Cleveland Sestusday Cincinnati Shamrocks

Y M G A Wins Meet Over Christ Church

The Y M A defeated Christ Church in a church gym dual meet scoring 874 to 423 points. Seven events and ball games were contested with C Edington leading the Y M L CRs at 58 points and A of the M C A second. Christ Church' best point getter posted 44 points.

Christ Church Church C. Edington Y. ML. Crs M. CA

Boxing Commission Names Sparks City Appointees

Mayor Spiegel is said to name five newspapermen to the boxing commission, including Lod. Shataann Fred Batsche George Schott Bod Lally. the mayor denied final selections yesterday. Citizens question whether the appointees understand boxing, while supporters argue the press men will bring scrutiny and experience.

Cincinneti Wibe Boxing Commission Spiegel Retiabdle Rurdors Lod Shataann Fred Batsche George Schott Bod Lally

Bits of Gossip In Sport World

Sport gossip recounts Gun Boat Smith's success over Arthur Pesky and notes tensions among Federal League figures. It mentions Joe Tinker's Federal bandwagon, Connie Mack’s activities, Hughey Jennings’ quip about Tinker with Brooklyn, and President Gilmore’s plan to balance teams. Also references Johnny Dobbs and a purge of last season's Peticaris.

Gilmore Ad. Bren Than

Colt and Avondale Indoor Exhibition At Soldiers Gym

The Colt and Avondale indoor ball teams meet in an exhibition game at the Soldiers Gym tonight at 7. Players are urged to report at Spaldings at 7 40 p m or go straight to the gym to interest men in forming a four club league.

Colt Avondale Dawe Johnson Ig’ Oh Agidiere Spaldings Solijers Fort Thomas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Federal League Pat Reds Yee Jterdey Outlaws League Ebbets Brooklyn Amateu Johnny Kilbane Willard Mr. Jones Mr.Jones Mackenbach Enriich Eainnens C. W. Mackenbach Pitt St Blige Racer June Bride Rita Eve Adelaide W' Rey Jack Lexson Feleads Lamb's Tall Dec Allen Fort Sumter Amen Fitcetmmones Jens Wiflard Jack Johnson Cograd Bite "Mise Ficker Selley Mind the Cummings Stanggley Sean Jones Meshach Thomas George Dalstog Chet Getico Jack Lazses Elias Lady Peader Concet Tyes Sir Aivescet Joe Geffering Boca Wallin den Talbott Nemateur Bama Cheetty Grantland Rice Feds Walter Johnson Redland M'Govern Mars Shamrocks Cornish Arthur Pesky Chief Johnson Joe Tiniér Federal Ezra Midkiff Federal Leaguers Iwehy Seag SVE Hughey Jennings Ebbetts Tinker Hughey Johnny. Dobbs Red New Orleans JS. Lowell Dumaayer 8 Mody Wehmeday Oleias
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