Major Owners Deny Heavy Player Losses
New York reports quote Federal League President Gilmore claiming over 46 players signed under reserve. officials say most have not left old clubs. Chicago rumors tie Zeigler and Wilson to Weeghman. Leaders dispute claims of 86 percent of 260 players leaving. Reorganization talks spark bets on shifts to Washington or Brooklyn and possible Pittsburgh moves. Developments expected this week.
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New York
Gilmore
Chicago
Iilmore
Zeyder
Wilson
Glanta
Weeghleman
Gimore
Jean
Barrow
International League
Chivington
American Association
Jersey City
International
Washington
Brooklyn
Navin
Detroit
Centrals Fall To Crescent In Indoor League Thriller
The Centrals suffer their first indoor loss as Crescent bats explode in a 16 to 6 rout. Crowds pack the stands as Avondale also tops Continuation 11 to 9 in a separate matchup with solid hitting and errors shaping the result.
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Centrals
Creacents
Carp
Avondale
Butight
Crescent
Centrale
Baker Satisfied With Phils Now Spears to The American
Philadelphia January 25 President Baker said he signed all players he wanted including Gravath with a salary increase. He noted the Phillies acted decisively as Federal League activity began and will face the season with the best available players while others may sign or seek other opportunities.
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Spears
Philadelphia
Baker
Phillies
Gravath
Viet
Dreyfuss In Town Signs Max Garey Dreyfuss
Harney Dreyfuss president of the PY Pirates arrived in the city and signed Max Garey to a two year Vinteburg contract after a long conference at the Linton Hotel. Carey accompanied Dreyfuss and left the city later that day.
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Harney Dreyfuss
PY Pirates
Max
Avy
Vinteburg
Carey Moet Dreyfuss
Sponte
Dreyfuss
Linton
Hoth
Aspiring Boxers Put On Fast Bout
Prof. Nic Seuss, newly appointed voxing commissioner, officiated as referee a 10 round bout between John Kuhn and Walter Sweeney at the North Cincinnati Terrace Hall yesterday. Kuhn and Sweeney, products of Seuss gym, put on a fast bout with Kuhn more aggressive. Both boys are preparing to enter the fight game and will soon be ready to take on any local welterweight.
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Nic Seuss
John
Rutch) Kuhn
Walter
Tom) Sweeney
North Cincinnati
Kuhn
Sweeney
Seuss’ Gymnasum
Butler Filly Is Best In Feature at Juarez Races
Special to the American from Juarez Mexico on January 25 James Butler the New York millionaire won the first juvenile stake of the year with his entries Climber and Gypsy finishing first and second The Butler fillies were favorites but the public fared badly as jockeys Carroll and Hill were suspended for 20 and 10 days respectively for rough riding and disobedience at the post.
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Juarez
México
James Butler
New York
Juates
Climber
Gypsy
Butler
Carroll
Hill
Wits
John Tonia
Lofts
Shawnee
Naylon
Friese
Wes
Cartel
Delaney Set to Stop Mars in Featherweight Bout
Cal Delaney travels to the city Monday night to KO Kayo Mars under Champion Kilbane's guidance. Mars vows to win and invalidates the threat, insisting he can beat Delaney after recent success against Tracey and Anley. The bout is billed as the featherweight championship clash with Kilbane acknowledging 122 pounds is no longer possible for him.
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Kilbane
Cal Delaney
Kayo Mars
Mars
Cincinnati
Delaney
Tracey
Nley
Georgie Toots Wise
Camille
Schwartz Fails to Break Records in YMCA Junior Meet
A Schwartz, the youth speed demon of the YMCA, was off form Saturday night and did not lower any records in the junior meet at the YMCA. He still leads in individual points with 491.
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A. Schwartz
Speed Demhon
Y.mc
Stovall Signs Quietly with Kansas City Club
News notes no public confirmation of George Stovall signing any major league players for his Kansas City team amid sparse updates and speculation on roster moves.
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George Stovall
Kansas City
The Reserve Clause Debate Across The Eye Of The Law
A fragmented discussion argues the reserve clause is vital, with critics noting legal scrutiny and financial limits. The text references figures like Rucker and Gilmore and mentions Brooklyn wages and a $3,200 figure amid broader debates on baseball governance and fairness.
French Local Lad Joe French to Pittsburg Feds
Joe French of Madisonville, long a star shortstop for the Topeka club in the Western League, has an offer from the Pittsburgh Federal League club. He will sign a three year contract if the Federals agree. He previously played for Ashland in Kentucky and San Francisco in the Pacific Coast League before joining Tonka and a knee injury cut his 1912 season short. French awaits word from Pittsburgh before finalizing his decision.
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Joe French
Madisonvile
Topeka
Feda
Madisonville High School
Joe
Ashland
San Francisco
Tonéka
Kahsans
Wichita
Mergard Bowling Tourney Nears Elimination Round
The third series of Mer gard bowling division staged at Mer gard alleys in Washington yesterday afternoon and evening. Henry Rose led with 58 pins in this series as Huelke Buech Lorenz Finn and Haas were eliminated for low scores. Lorenz finished strong but missed elimination by three pins. The scores follow.
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Mergard
Washington
Henry Rose
Huelkebuech
Lorenz
Finn
Haas
A. Lorenz
Fultz Fights Minor Leagues Over Side Agreements
New York January 25 David L Fultz president of the Baseball Players Fraternity opposes the National Association over side agreements in minor league contracts He says a 60 day suspension clause violates the Cincinnati agreement and has sent a notice to about 200 minor leaguers to refrain from signing until the dispute is settled
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David L. Fultz
Baseball Players’ Fraternity
National Association
Fultz
Cincinnati
Pultz
Jack’s Ring Guide Keeps Dillon In Trim
Jack Dillon uses a finger ring as a daily gauge of his fighting condition. The ring tightens when overweight and loosens as he trims down, signaling when he is in proper shape for a bout.
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Jack Dillon
Farrell says Zeider signing no concern for Yankees
New York report says Rollie Zeider signed with the Chicago Federals is not a worry for Yankees President Farrell. He asserts Zeider’s move should not disrupt his infield plans as Frank Chance may fill Zeider’s position with other capable players.
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Farrell
New York
Rollie Zeider
Chibag Federals
Sisturhe
Yankees
Frank
Chance
Gossip of the Sport World Sparks Baseball Rumors
News notes from the sporting world discuss pitcher contracts in the Kitty League and Federal League moves. Mentions Harrisburg Vincennes and changes to YMCA carnival and school meets plus Ted Easterly Sweeny Tesreau and Um pire Ollie Chill shaping next season. Reds finish second in the National League in 1878 with Herrmann reflecting on youth.
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St. Louis
CVS
All Gown
Harrisburg
Vincennes
Reds
Herrmann
Tourists to Be Welcomed in March Festivities
Plans formed to greet world tourists the first week in March with joint committees from the American and National Leagues led by Presidents Johnson and Tener. The touring Giants and White Sox arrive March 6 for a banquet and related events.
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New York
Johnnson
American League
Tener
National League
Giants
White Sox
Amateur Skaters to Race Tonight at New Rink
Amateur roller skate racers will compete this week at the New Rink with two races each night and finals Saturday night. Secretary Joe Leffering promises Cincinnati fans some of the most exciting races they have ever witnessed.
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Beat Tocal
Joe Leffering
Cincinnat
Horse Races Feature Dense Field in Bid for Purse
Race card lists multiple events with six furlongs to a mile and selling purses from 300 to 900 dollars. Notable entries include Single Key Chaties Canal Sherlock Holmes 11 and The Turk with contenders like Moonlight Senator James and Butterball among others stepping to the track for the day’s trials.
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Deatan
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Teter Kit
Jeesh Bio
the Turk
Galiant Boy
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Hearthstone
Fortune
Feud Shapes Up Across Pages Of Charleston selections
A fractured OCR snippet references Yankee, Waite, Chemin and a feud with vague names like Poot Frog and Best Bet Bob Rouarez. It lists Senator James and Sen Bervito along with Miss Paith Rosemary and Garden of Allah figures, Bea Clift and Annerre Marehmoent.
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Ees
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Ouarez
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Sen Bervito
Miss ‘Paith
Rosemary
Garden of Allah
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Bea Clift
Ainnere
Two Year Old Band Is a Disappointment
A recap notes a winter season with a two year old racing band under scrutiny. It discusses prospects, early trials, and comparisons to a famed sire, detailing bolting behavior and lineage, with references to trainers and notable horses and owners involved.
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Mae Bern
Dick Welles
Hia
Piehar
Rhce
Atic Sien
Martines
NG Grepner
Nabbville
Ofseanl
The Food of Other Days Theme in Memory
A fragmented reminiscence recalls dishes and meals from the past. The speaker reflects on family foods, heritage, and the roles of mother and wife in preparing sustenance, contrasting old meals with present scarcity or change. The piece evokes nostalgia and memory through culinary imagery.
Cincinnati base hit labeled as cheese in scribal debate
The discussion among scribes mocks labeling the Cincinnati base hit as a cheese type or other label. It notes the decision rests with scorers and references Guy Wermore Carryl. The piece then shifts to golfing prices, claiming ten cent reductions and a saved dime during tax and currency upheavals.
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Guy Wermore Carryl
Rocquefort
Camenbert
A. Allan
Augusta duel between Cobb and Vardon described by humor
The article recalls a dramatic round at East Lake in Atlanta with Ty Cobb using a left handed swing to test Harry Vardon. The exchange ends with a boastful remark about Cobb’s power and a famous loud swing that echoed across the course.
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Augusta
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Tecalla
Harry Vardon
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Harry
East Lake
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Travers and Odimet Set to Face Invasion at Sandwich Fight
The report notes Travers and Odimet to counter an England invasion as the Poly squadron operates above. Travers must rely on a strong wooden club game at Sandwich for the British amateur championship with a course described as exceptionally tough. The Travers of today is far from the earlier defender who faltered years ago, and the Feds decide not to pursue Simms Archer to avoid harming race-running in their circuit.
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Odimet
England
Poly
Sandwich
Coursr
Lee
Feds
Simms Archer
Frank Hinkey Recommends Charley Pie for Federal League
The passage notes Frank Hinkey endorses Charley Pie as a top prospect of the year for the Federal League. It mentions also Mahan and Mr. Hardwick in a brief context of sports figures. The text contains garbled OCR but preserves the core claim of a recommendation and a list of names.
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Frank Hinkey
Charley Pie
Federal League
Reuther Fired By Shamrocks Club Boss Declares
Rohrer of the Cincinnati Shamrocks says the club released John Reuther before his resignation due to a misunderstanding with secretary Joe Smith. He asserts Reuther was not the right man for the manager post.
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Cincinnati, Shamrocks
John Reuther
Shamrocks
Reuther
Joe Smith
Collegiants Play Here Antioch to Face Cincinnati Gym
Antioch College travels from Yellow Springs Ohio to challenge the Cincinnati Gym five on the local floor. The Antioch squad claims one of the fastest teams in the area and aims to force a decisive contest.
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Antioch College
Yellow Springs
Ohio
Cincinnati Gym
Antioch Aes
St. Aloysius Seeks Rematch With Cincinnati Gym Tigers
St. Aloysius anxiously prepares to meet the Cincinnati Gym Tigers after a rough game Friday night. The Gym team did not show the full effort, while St. Aloysius notes Kentucky play pushed by their beef team’s debut of the season on the floor.
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Cineinnati Gym Tigers
St. A
Kentuckiana
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