Dubuc and Cicotte Excel as Fielders
The article notes Jean Dubuc and Ed Cicotte excelled at fielding as pitchers in 1913. It highlights Cicotte’s knuckle ball and slow delivery, Dubuc’s slow ball, and their strong coverage of ground. Both trusted infielders backing up plays and covering first base when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teuth
Jean Dubuc
Detroit
Eddie Cicotte
Chicago
Cicotte
Dubuc
Frank Baker
Athletics
Baker
Move to Organize a National Home for Needy Players
Led by Mike and Joe Cantillon the Minneapolis club owners propose a national home for needy professional baseball players. They offer 1000 cash starter with a plan for players to donate five dollars annually, forming a fund from about 7000 professionals to sustain the home for players and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Joe Cantillon
Minneapolis Baseball Club
Cantillons
America
University faculty to pay admission for varsity games
The athletic council rules that UW faculty and administrative officers must pay to witness football, baseball, basketball and track events. Only team managers players newspaper men and varsity W weavers gain free admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wisconsin
Athletic Council
Eastern Michigan League Renamed and Expanded
The Border league, a class D circuit in Eastern Michigan and Southwestern Ontario, changes its name to the Eastern Michigan league. It will feature eight clubs this year with new additions Ann Arbor and Mount Clemens joining Wyandotte, Windsor, Port Huron, Pontiac and Sarnia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Michigan
Ontario
Ann Arbor
Mount Clemens
Wyandotte
Windsor
Port Huron
Fort Wayne Ships Shortstop Brant From Chattanooga
Fort Wayne announces the purchase of Shortstop Harry Brant from Chattanooga. Sherwood Mayes now uses three lumps of sugar in his Java after being elevated to captain. The Washington club released outfielder Billy Allen from Montreal to Indianapolis Ameri can association club. The Phillies face Fed raids but gain Irelan as compensation to C Doomn. Jay Kirke shines for the Cleveland American association team. The Reds deploy a pretzel infield with Hoblitzel Groh Herzog Niehoff and Berghammer rounded by Ber ger Weaver Lord and Blackburne Alcock utility options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood R. Mayes
Java
Washington Club
Billy Allen
Montreal
Indianapolis
Eddie Foster Proves Star Material For Washington
After a season where typhoid sidelined him, Eddie Foster shows peak form for the Washington club. Observers say his health and condition surpass 1912, making him a vital, science minded hitter in the American League alongside Moeller, with run and hit skills reigniting the hit and run play valued in 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Moeller
Sunshine League Formed in New York State
An organization named Sunshine League has been formed in New York State to promote Sunday baseball. It is headed by former Auburn Mayor O'Neill and aims to cultivate public sentiment for Sunday ball for people who stay indoors during the week to enjoy one day of leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine League
New York State
O'Neill
Auburn
Evers Praises Maranville as Better Partner Than Tinker
Johnny Evers of the Boston Braves declares Maranville will be a superior side partner to Joe Tinker. He acknowledges Tinker as a great ballplayer and top shortstop, but doubts Tinker matched Maranville’s speed.
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Maranville
Tinker
Evers
Joe Tinker
Johnny Evers
Boston Braves
Joe
Ex Manager Becomes Umpire in Three-1 League
Frank Donnelly, former Springfield Three-1 league manager, was named to the league's umpire staff. He previously umpired in the Texas league after managing Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Donnelly
Springfield
Galveston
Giants secretary denounces players jumping for new champs
John B. Foster, secretary of the Giants, condemns reports of Otto Crandall and Art Wilson jumping. He says any player who leaves the Giants shows he lacks the caliber for a championship team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Foster
The
Giants
Otto Crandall
Art Wilson
Hank Ramsey Claims Long Coaching Record
Hank Ramsey, manager of the Troy team in the New York State league, asserts he is the oldest baseball manager by continuous service. He has piloted minor league teams for 19 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Ramsey
Troy
Hank
Wwagua
State wide Jersey scenes reveal varied Jersey life
Real estate growth, church fundraisers, and public notices mark many New Jersey towns. Fines issued for school neglect, a Newark marine killed overseas and a Perth Amboy cartridge plant expansion highlight state affairs.
The Governor's Dog Incident Tale
A western state ex governor punishes his youngest son for kicking a cherished dog. The irate parent scolds the boy for manners and respect toward family, then uses the moment as a moral lesson while wiping sweat from his forehead. Putnam Fadeless Dyes is advertised.
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Calm
Richelieu
Chicago White Sox
Fort Wayne
Chattanooga
Harry Brant
Phillie
Irelan
C. Doomn
Jay Kirke
Cleveland American Association
Boston Brave
Reds
Hoblitzel
Groh
Herzog
Niehoff
Marty Berghammer
Jimmy Callahan
Chase
Berger
Weaver
Lord
Blackburne
Alcock
Washington
Ban Johnson
Eddie Foster
Ed Grillo
Justice of the Peace
Paulin
Glassboro
Ziba B. Murdock
Newark
New Jersey
Millville Hackman
John Newcomb
Wildwood
Charles C. Abbott
Trenton
First Presbyterian Church
Bordentown
Burlington
Seran
Vineland
Perth Amboy
United States Cartridge Company
United States
Mexico
Arthur L. Steele
New Jersey National Guard
Jersey City
Lillie Creech
Asbury Park
Marlton National Prohibition Amendment League
William E. Powell
H. B. Dumpey
W. B. Winner
L. P. Tomlinson
William Barry
Henderson Street
Hudson County
Sadler
Red Bank
Joseph P. Charwick
Merchants’ Steamship Company
New York City
Lackawanna Railroad
Hopatcong
Marie Chando
So Joseph Chando
Shipping Orl
Daniel A. Haggerty
Massachusetts
Thomas B. Doe
United States Arsenal
Philadelphia
State Board of Pharmacy
Abram A. Ayers
Whi Jamstown
Carl Bannwart
Newark Shade Tree Commission
Haddon
Civic Association
Artisans’ Hall
Haynes
Te Graney Capone von Sag Aban
Fememinis
Seevee Reese
Elwood Haynes
Haynes Automobile Company
Main Street
Kokomo
Indiana
Builders of America
Waynes
Direc
Broadway
Johnson Motor Car Co., Inc
Pittsburgh-Haynes Automobile Co
Pittsburgh
New York
Pennsylvania
New England
Tates
Haynes Automobile CO
Main St
Kokome
Ind
Addres
Putnam
Adv
W.l.douglas
Byria
Argos and
Nnlas
W.L. Douglas
W. L
W. L. Douglas
Onder Victory
Wb Docgnar
Boark Street
Brockton
Mass
Carter
Rerke Iver Pr
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ottaswa
J. S. Crawford
E. Genesee St
Syracuse, N. Y
Navarre
Ty Avenue
Grand Central Station
New York Penn
I.w
Edgar T. Smith
T. & M. Sales CO
Bergen
We. J. A. Bergey
Telford
J. A. Westman
Regina
Eastman
Miuil
Agenta
MarChething Chalk Line Co
Howard, Spokans, Wesh
Watson E.coleman
Washington, D.C
Stevens-Duryea
A. G. Spalding & Bros
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