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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1914
Page
3
National Commission head Herrmann vows to shield players and signed contracts amid Federal League contract challenge. He counters that organized baseball will defend its rights in civil court and take a strong, decisive stance against the rival league.
The St. Mary Cadets of Ohio, 3,498 points scored to 66 by opponents, enter a game with a 2 of 5 record this season. The Friars boast strong forwards Beijing Schwing Wirth and a solid center and guards, lining up Beiting Wirth Schwihd Rueve Maschmater Lucas Scheve.
Bone Chance proved today a greatly improved race horse by pulling away from Cantem and Pay Streak in the feature at the local Juarez course. The Camden castoff led from start to finish, with the favorite winners scoring, and the crowd noting a brisk pace in the six furlong race.
Golden Treasure easily beat Linbrook and Fordmai in a one mile 70 yard feature at Palmetto Park. The Turk won a six furlong race from Lost Fortune in his second start in two years.
A country town teen prodigy, scouted by Connie Mack, arrives in Philadelphia. He watches Frankie Baker hit drives and realizes the high level barrier, ending his quick rise before it starts.
Notes from the baseball world show Fred Carisch turning down the Kansas City Feds while Otto Knabe Enos Kirkpatrick Cozy Dolan Guy Zinn and Frank Smith join the Feds along with Runt Walsh. Weeghman and Gowdy events mix with tours and disputes and a million dollars rumored backing the Federal League amid player suspensions and league tension.
The Celts club will hold a meeting Friday evening for members of the indoor base ball tenan and last year's football team to attend. Managers and captains will be chosen for baseball football track and basketball. A four club basketball league may form with Amor Hmogrebe as coach. President Michels urges prospective members to attend.
In a tight YMCA Church League game the Lutherans and Maroons split a close contest. Ed Ruehrwin led the Ramblers with 18 points as both teams showed strong teamwork in a game that featured key plays and steady defense. Next, the Maroons face St Bonaventure at the YMCA.
A pictorial recap of sports moments features scenes of White Sox players near Ception, Tommy Murphy under a jinx, and a villainous figure menacing a lady. A baseball league segment shows a rope shaped like dollars. Edward Lipith is counted out by a small adversary. A tall player refuses to sign a contract, with details hinted for late March.
Philadelphia announces that player Killifer signed a three year contract with the Phillies, with Ad Brennan expected to follow. President Baker vows to fight any interference by the Federal league, citing the Lajoie case as precedent and suggesting court action if tampering occurs. Killifer met with his attorney and his father before finalizing the deal.
Daily entries list six races with multiple horses including Joe McNab Maid Satyr Aut Black Chief Sylvestris and Dick's Pet in various weights and odds. Notable contenders include Clement Clementon handicap favorites J P Mixon and Monocacy with other entrants such as Eberlock Walns Dabagres and Marshal Sseel in four and five horse fields.
Historical clipping lists numerous horse and person names including Moisant Clem Beacher Theo Cook Charles Cannell Dr Kendall Camel Flying Footsteps Irishtown Black Chief Caugh Hi Sherwood Brave Cynarder Dr Dowgherty Tor Pree White Wool Feather Duster Chartier and Best Bet Sister Florence. The fragment hints at betting terms and potential race participants without clear context or outcomes.
Rumor of Bobby Byrne switching from the Philadelphia Phillies to the Pittsburg Federals ends as Byrne decides to remain with the Phillies. The Doc Gessler signing to manage the Federals prompted the speculation.
Willie O'Brien the Price Hill Athletic Club matchmaker arranged to seat the largest crowd at Music Hall in Cincinnati for a boxing card. English lightweight Welsh faces Earl Fisher of Cincinnati in his first appearance here since Fisher rose to prominence after outpointing Joe Mandot New Year's Day. Patsy McMahon of Indianapolis was set to box Joe Kattell in a notable matchup as a rising star.
De Sales defeated G A C by 40 to 21 marking the Walnut Hills team first win in the series. Loughead and denitarevix starred for Hogrebes while Jack Steffen led CA C. A return game is planned within weeks.
The Cincinnati Turners select a fast team for tonight's dual meet at Turner Hall. Team members include Edward Bernard, Carl Meyer, George Redeker, Albert Landwehr, August Eckel, Paul Phillips, A. Borsy, and captain Harry Redeker. Events cover horizontal bar, parallel bars, pommel horse, shot put, standing broad jump, and rope.
Christ Church basketball team gears up for a Saturday night game at their gym against St Andrews of Louisville, champions for three years. The churchmen, though tested by strong local opponents, seek another win to preserve an unbeaten season. Red Brown of the Kentucky Association invites challenges at 122 pounds through the Kentucky Athletic Club in New.
Grantland Rice muses on spring training improvements and mental swings, noting three new habits and a growing sports season. He discusses baseball as sport and business, quoting a ballclub owner and comparing antici pated revenues with the Federal League. He foresees an expansive season across many fields and leagues, predicting a costly yet vibrant year in American baseball.
A fragmentary sports column notes the Scribe returns amid winter chatter about possible summer leagues and the fate of 1913 Reds. It mentions Mogul Herfog and Frank Hinkey planning spring moves, Yale football ties, and Harvard’s Crimson machine poised for years of competition with Brickley Mahan and Gijck.
Bob Fitzsimmons criticizes today’s fighters for panicking after a solid blow. Ex-con Jack Blackburn plans a Paris swing at Jack Johnson, recalling past bouts with O'Brien Langford Memsic Gans and Sullivan. An New York Madison Square Garden wrestling tourney crowned winners like Hansen and Zbyecko, with rematch plans in March.
In Baltimore Otto Knabe’s team has been nicknamed Terrapina, a label that could be seen as either praise or dig. Local press weighs the moniker’s competitive and cultural implications for the squad.
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