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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1914

Page

3

Minors and Players Settle Differences Across Leagues

The Baseball Players Fraternity and minor leagues resolved a dispute over side agreements in Cincinnati. Contracts will follow the National Commission clause on suspensions, with future contracts omitting the clause. The association withdraws the boycott, though a few officials remain cautious. Roy Hartzell denied negotiations with the league in a letter to President Farrell.

National Association of Minor Leagues Organized Baseball Cincinnati Fults Baseball Payers Fraternity Barrow International League Elsc Pacific Canal League Chivington American Association Kavahaugh Southern Association Dause National Association Roy Hartzell Chicago League Farrell New York Americans Today Hartzell Denver

National Moguls May Meet In a Secret Confab

New York will see an anticipated February 16 schedule meeting for the National League. Club owners led by Murphy of the Cubs favor a separate conference to plan immediate actions. They discuss possible legal steps against Federal League promoters and players under contract or option, if warranted.

New York Tener Charts W. Murphy Cubs Murphy Tinker, Knabe, Brown Fourts League

Laura and Kiva Dead Heat in Palmetto Park Race

Laura and Kiva race to a dead heat in a furlong event at Palmetto Park amid one of the meeting’s largest crowds. Cockspur won a later long race while other outcomes remained decisive, with various thoroughbreds and riders noted in the day’s results.

Charleston B. CC Laura Kiva Palmetto Park Cockspur Por Ohies Nile Gs Wen Jech Ce ‘ Gant Stelettye Decaferty Barch Tan Sellioga Krogh Aula Roe i heGéhey Shaes Aechsice Peta Coy Merry Wie

Sombrero Handicap Shines Juarez Victory for Pan Zareta

Juarez trackrace notes Pan Zareta winning the Sombrero Handicap at 6 furlongs in her first start since the Tron-Mask match. Herpes captures sixth meeting victory as Borees and others also race with names like Warren Gisbo and Hy Meshach in the field. Jockeys listed include Molesworth Torc and Clarer with times and odds noted for multiple contenders.

Americas Juarez Mex Pan Zareta Tron Mask Herpes Borees Wits Jockers Plah TMB Clever Warren Neylon Gisbo Peeney Hy Meshach Seo Kick Francie Say Lake Meteor Rioja Bester Mystic Boy Homes Wrs Jockere Molesworth Ware Clarer

Renshaw Aims to Raise Celt A. C. Profile Broadly

President Renshaw of the Celt A. C. declares plans to make the club one of the most widely known of its kind in the Middle of the country.

Renshaw The Celt# A. C. laree

SAT AFT League Meeting Tonight At Linton Hotel

President Bruce calls a kneet ing of Saturday Afternoon league members tonight at the Linton hotel. New applications for admission have been filed by College HIT Avondale United States Printing Milford and Dolly Varden company.

Bruce Linton Hotel College Hit Avondale United States Printing Company Milford Dolly Varden Company

Poor Bowler and Thief Arrested in Post Office Theft Ring

In New York on January 27 Albert Pettit, a clerk at a Brooklyn post office, was arrested after confessing to extensive mail thefts. Inspections showed Pettit kept marked money in his shoe, and four test letters dropped at Richmond Hill post office contained small sums. Pettit earned about $300 yearly, with low bowling scores noted as a factor in financial strain.

Mperial Americas New York Kiooklyn Albert & Pett Kidtme HI Pateller Browgeht United States Cochrane Post Office Department Richmond Tin Pettit Pett

McCann Set to Join Richmond Team in City Update

Glenn McCann a former player joins Richmond Indiana squad as manager Kayne directs the lineup in a move described as a needed shift for the season. The report notes his prior club and the expected impact on team performance.

Glenn McCann Bile Lickatar Richmond Ind Heeson Kintey Odthett

Yankee Leader Stays Loyal Ex Highlander Franks Wins

Frank Chance says he will not lose players amid rumors of a Federal League assault. He plans to sign 1914 Highlanders and will only part with Ford and Sweeny. The Yankee leader remains unshaken by league competition.

Federal League Frank Chance Highlanders Ford Sweeny

Muted Team Challenge Seeks Tests Amid Quiet Fear

Readable fragments describe a tense period as a team faces an unnamed challenger. The piece conveys anxiety among players about continuing after threats and the community’s caution. No clear names, dates, or concrete outcomes are present.

Good Fellows Make Poor Baseball Stars

A column argues that aspiring baseball players must cultivate discipline and self control rather than rely on being good fellows. It cites Eddie Plank and Hans Wagner as examples of players who achieved fame through hard work and restraint, while others who pursued indulgence faded. The piece links retirement readiness to effort and integrity.

Red Corpuscles Mathewson Lajois Wagner Eddie Plank Eddie’ Plank Athletics Wagorr Honus Vate Maranvyille Fletcher Joseph Burt Tinker Dodgers

Moran blanked in Madison Square Garden by two challengers

Special to The Americas New York January 27 Owen Moran holder of the British featherweight title was stopped in the seventh round by Joe Shugrue of Jersey City after an alleged low blow. Sapper O Neil was beaten for ten rounds by Johnny Dundes in a local bout.

Americas New York John Bull Madison Square Garden Owen Moran Sapper O'Neil Joe Shugrue Jersey City Johnny Dundes Moran O'Neil

Races at Charleston Track Highlight Early two and three year olds

The card at Charleston features multiple selling races for three and four year olds. Entries include Gallant Bey Lady Innocence Front Royal Jesuit Caller Out and a race for two year olds with May Shaw Miela 115 and Master Tim 97 in the handicap.

Gallant Bey Lady Innocence Gle Ray Wing Leld Front Royal Jesuit Caller Out Yes Beery Butchi Jacob Oan Mie Coun

Horse Races Results and Weights

First race for two year olds lists Boer Palth and Super ir pa among weights and entrants. Second race for three year olds and up five furlongs shows Ida Cook Anar Renwar and others with weights. Third race for three year olds includes Auntie Gimi and Roberta with varied entries. Fourth race mix for three year olds shows Pew me foot rate and COVES. Detling appears as a race name setting.

Boer Palth Superir Pa Ea Howard Lady Capric Ida Cook Anar Renwar Lemoe Joe Real Worth Leforé Abdtha Swift Sure Queen Little Bel Frank Wi Lee Harrison Winkier Rowd Gimi

Gossip of the Sport World Retains Old Boxing and Local Skates

A column mixes sports chatter from baseball and boxing. It notes Dick Hoblitzell’s roles, jokes about Woodward High School roller skaters racing Hughes at the new rink, lists team members, and comments on Clark Griffith and Tubby Spencer with lighter local banter.

Woodward High School Hughes Woodward Pigher Newton Miller Richter Lonny Geyer Reger Lahr Smith Stifer

Sefferino Wins Amateur Skating Race At New Rink

A large crowd watched amateur events as John Riley won the novice half mile in 1 39 4 5. Cap Sefferino captured the mile in 3 08 4 5 after a easy win, with Frank Kneirin and Zeke Esberger third. Taylor Lovell placed second but faced disqualification for fouling Kneirin.

John Riley H. Shearer Big Hicks Frank Shobert Little ‘Cap Sefferino Joe Sefferino Sefferino Frank Kneirin Zeke Esberger Taylor Lovell Kneirin Ritt

Big Noise In Baseball War Shapes Front Line

Former Reds manager rises as a leading figure in the clash between the Federals and organized baseball, dominating the coverage with his name appearing across the national scrap.

Reds

Catholic Hi To Play De Sales

The Catholic High team from Hamilton Ohio visits De Sales at Madison and Woodburn for an away game. De Sales plans a string of out of town opponents with a return engagement next Wednesday against the Champion Friars.

Catholic Hi de Sales Hamilton Ohio Madison Woodburn Avenues Hamilton Boys St. Mary Boys Friars

Unclear Odds and Names Behind a Baseball Nebula

A garbled 1930s style sports note mentions Portland outfielder Bob Lober in the Pacific Coast League and a standoff with the Cleveland Naps. The fragment references quotes about being first in Gaul versus second in Rome and hints at team tensions and transfers.

Bimnet Lober Portland Sgrenheg Cleveland Naps Lober Gaul Rome

Ireland's Pride Seeks American Citizenship through Boxing

The 6 feet 8 inch, 260 pound Irish heavyweight Coffey from Treland aims to become U S citizen and champion. He trained after a recent bout with Guiloat Smith and follows other athletes seeking allegiance to the United States rather than their homeland.

New York Joseph Coffby Tre Guiloat Smith Alexander Aberg Finland el Lpvcitasa Russia Chia

Middletown Manager Names Reggy Short for City League

Middletown manager Charley Applegate announced Reggy Short will play for the Wiedemann Baseball Club in the City League next season. He revealed Short received a strong offer from an upstate club and advised him to accept at once.

Charley ‘Applegate Wiedemann Baseball Club Reggy Short Middletown Uh Heise Regey

Kilbane to Feature on Delaney Card at Heucks Theater

Johnny Kilbane vows to attend the ten round main event at Heucks Theater where Kilbane’s protege Gal Delaney faces Knockout Mars. Mars remains confident as both fighters prepare with two ten round preliminaries and a curtain-raiser promising a strong program.

Johnny Kilbane Gal Delaney Mars Kid Longel George Klett

Three weeks more and the old fever returns

The passage rails at the delay before decisive action, recalling baseball figures such as Wagner and Groh. It laments slow progress and reflects on reader attention, while imagining lineups and infield strengths with nostalgic tone.

The Other Bloke Is Halving It With Edmund Vance Cooke

Fragmented verse and sports notes mix as Ed Cooke style lines drift into remarks about players and scores. References to Matty, $6 for 18 holes, trades, and a few names appear amid garbled dialogue and outdated slang.

Halving Edmund Vance’ Cooke

Return of the Edicted Pug Ex Convict in Welterweight Ring

The article discusses Jack Blackburn, the ex convict known as the edicted pug, returning to welterweight circles with a powerful right, speed, and cleverness. It compares his past feats to Mike Gibbons, notes doubts about his timing, and captures debates among boxing figures about his potential comeback and impact on light heavyweight rivals.

Jack Blackburn Hig Mike Gibbons Weimt Cratk Hote

Hobby elects officers to lead Catholic league

The Catholic league met at the ipalding Club rooms last night and elected officers led by President Dick Hoblitzel with first vice president Father Boni tace of the Bt. George church and second vice president Brownie Holmes. The league includes St. Lawrence St Agnes Price Ful Catholic club and several forester groups. Next meeting date to follow.

Catholic League Thes Ipalding Dick Hoblitzel Boni‘tace The George Ehureh Brownie Holmes Specht Indque Auatin Okes Howard St. Louis St Lawrence St Agnes Price Ful Catholic St Francis Foresters Newport Catholic Athletic St. Anthony. Foresters St.Frances St. Anthony St ‘Stephen de ‘Sales St. Boneventura

St Lawrence team seeks big season with signed players

The Price His Catholic St Lawrence squad aims for a strong year after signing Corbin Carcifero Foe and Tony Bonne. Bonne is Gus Bontre’s nephew, a pitcher from years past. The Foresters rename to St Francis Foresters for this season, with Bob Fitzsimmons eager for a comeback possibly abroad.

St ‘Lawrence Donofric St. Louis Corbin Carcifero Foe Tony Bonne Bonne Gus Bontre Foresters St. Francis Foresters

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