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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1913
Page
6
Coombs declared out of danger as doctors and Athletics staff rallied to keep him alive during a rare spinal ailment. He followed the World Series by telephone, correctly predicting plays and urging the team through a hospital bed, praising Ed Plank and the players for a historic performance.
The New York Yacht Club and Royal Ulster Yacht Club announced the terms for next year's America's Cup defense. The agreement covers vessel size limits, race schedule from September 10, 1914, and courses from Sandy Hook lightship. Sir Thomas Lipton’s Shamrock IV remains the challenger with debates over vessel length ongoing.
In game two of the World Series the Athletics mounted a late ninth inning rally but were thwarted at the plate. Strunk reached third on a single but was tagged out by McLean on Wiltse’s strong throw, and Barry’s attempt to score from third was cut off as Plank and Wiltse forced plays at first.
Edith Melzer defeated George Klett by points before a large Reichrath’s arena crowd in a hard battle. Referee Mills halted one bout as Ross showed resilience. earlier Clark was knocked down twice by Lat Biance, then finished after a punch to the jaw.
The Lytle A Co defeated Mt Healthy 2 to 0 in a Sunday interseries contest at Mt Healthy. Standout was Lytle backfield led by Fullback Lee McKetle. Mt Healthy’s Gettle and sud back starred for the losers. The Lyties praised Mt Healthy’s hospitality and noted they join the Sunday Brefdamour League for teams weighing 135 to 140 pounds.
A chaotic campus scene recalls a rough flag rush with injuries and crowd disorder. The piece critiques college players' behavior and recalls past fears of the world series disruption while mixing in whimsical lines about Mary’s lamb.
Woodward star halfback Lee Mueller suffered a broken nose when his helmet was broken during a game with the Price Hill Indians. Mueller, in his first year at Woodward, played on after the injury but may miss the rest of the season.
Chicago reports arrangements for a world tour by the Chicago Americans and the New York Nationals. Advance man Dick Bunnell sails from Vancouver aboard the Empress of Japan to Japan and beyond, with plans for exhibition games in Yokohama Tokio Shanghai Manila and Australian cities including Brisbane Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide. The tour will cover Japan China the Philippines and Australia, with ten days in antipodes before returning.
The Pekin Specials defeated Cincinnati State in a five game series to claim the colored championship of Ohio and Kentucky. Dooley and Captain George Harris starred in the fielding as Pekin piled up runs and emerged with the victory. Game details are incomplete due to OCR errors, but the Pekin team showed strong defense and timely hitting to clinch the title.
Princeton Prep opened its season by blanking Stevens Prep 36 to 0 in Princeton New Jersey. Five touchdowns three extra points and a safety built the decisive victory.
Louieville Kentucky card reports Leochares won the feature one mile race. Three year old gelding narrowly defeated rivals as First Degree took the two year old opener at 28 to 1. Preparations begin for Latonia racing opens next Monday for three weeks.
Fragmentary race list shows multiple horses with odds and weights, scattered rider names, and payouts. Mentions include Toynbee, Expectation, Lost Fortune, Orange, Candy Dox, World's Wonder, Tedona, and Ambrose among others with various numbers. No coherent event details or outcomes are discernible from the obscured text.
A listing of horse names appears with mixed spellings and uncertain order including Korfhage Trensit Rae The Greder Grosvenor and others like Bronze Wing and Water Bass. The fragmentary OCR suggests a catalog of selections or entrants rather than a full race card.
Local fans anticipate a scheduled clash as Knock Out Mars meets Leo Roux with Champion Johnny Kilbane to potentially challenge the winner. Both fighters train hard for the Reichrath venue show promoted by Bob Bishow 16, aiming to establish title ambitions.
A graphic ad promotes Dr Macknbach offering expert treatment for men's diseases. It claims modern methods from leading authorities, promises confidential care, and urges readers to contact for treatment with a “PAY AS YOU LIKE” plan and low charges.
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