Gilmore May Take Herrmann's Place in Baseball's Commission
Rumor says Gilmore may replace August Herrmann as head of the National Commission with speculation that his appointment could follow a move from Federal League leadership. Comments from a major league club owner praise Gilmore's administrative ability and sportsmanship during peace talks.
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Seyther
Chicago
Gilmore
Ofsa
Dt Bull
Ittuld
Te Tional Commission
August Herrmann
Herrmann
Cincinnati Reds
Okfeds
Feds
Kavff
Browns Wells
Miss
Robert B. Ward
Ward
Benny
Giants
Brookfeds
Wrestling Marvel Will Rot Unmask Mystery Man in Tournament
The report describes a masked wrestler, age 29, 5 ft 11.5 in, 218 pounds, who boasted he could throw Aberg in catch-as-catch-can and challenged Strangler Lewis. He discussed match tactics, the psychology of masking, and his past tournament performance, including a slip by Lewis that led to a fall.
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Waale
Min Weenent
Iain
Havin
Aberg
Strangler Lewis
Lewis
Chicago Twirler Challenges Matches With Sturdiness
In a rugged statement the Chicago wrestler rejects intermission, preferring catch-as-catch-can style and no break between rounds. Rumors name Joe Stechler of Nebraska as the formidable marvel with a notably short neck and pronounced nose.
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Martel
Fsf
FBI
Joe Stechler
Nebraska
Keyser Collegians Host Hollidaysburg YMCA Thriller
Keyser West Virginia hosts Hollidaysburg YMCA tonight in a major basketball clash. The Keyser quint, improving since opening with wins over Gettysburg College Kingwood and Oakland Collegians, gains a reinforcement as Moore from Michigan College joins the lineup.
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Keyser
W. Va
Keyser Collegians
Hollidaysburg Y. M.C
Pennsy Boys
Keyser Quint
Gettysburg College
Kingwood
Oakland Collegians
Moore
Michigan College
Collegians
Minor league attendance drops amid Federal League surge
In 1912 there were 10126 minor league players rising to 8500 in 1913 and 5476 last season. The Federal League invasion displaced 4650 players, yet President Hempstead remains optimistic that the minor league situation will improve. The Senators added left handed pitcher Humphries from Norfolk via Minneapolis with Griffins to evaluate him in spring.
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Hempstead
Senators
Humphries
Norfolk
Griffith
Bill Hannan
Minneapols
Nationals
Griff-men
Minneapolis
National Amateur Council Proposed by Athletic Research Society
The Athletic Research Society urges a national amateur council representing every amateur sport body in the United States. It would include colleges, secondary schools, YMCAs, Turnvereins, Playground associations, the Military Athletic League and national tennis golf rowing and soccer bodies. Sunday School and Church League and commercial leagues are also suggested for representation.
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Athletic Research Society
Turnvereins
Military Athletic League
Research Society
Society
National Amateur Council
Fight cancellation ends plans for Fulton Willard bout
Promoter Burns and associate Burns announced the Fulton Willard elimination bout would not take place in the city. Negotiations with Jones in Chicago aimed to settle the dispute over receipts and a new elimination condition, but the Willard Fulton fight was ultimately scrapped.
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Y Pri R
Dominitk
S ‘Tortorieh
Tortorich
Jones
Chicago
Willard-Fulton
Fulton
Willard
New York
Dee
Feds
Bini Gilmore
Rere
Pet
Cleveland club sale bids stir market talk in New York
Cleveland baseball club finance bids surface with offer of 3,762,000 dollars. Potential buyers named include Ed Gwinner of Pittsburg Federals and Harry Sinclair, noted Federal League packer magnate. Officials signal strong interest as decisive action nears.
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S Batikers
Cleveland
Seapisdlista
Hen
Hopkins
Johnson
Ee Salgendy
Ed Gwinner
Pittsburg
Federals
Harry Sinclair
Federal Lea
Mortgagee's Sale Of Property In Cumberland Maryland
Mortgagee sells valuable property at northeast corner of Valley and Highland Streets Cumberland Allegany County Maryland. Describes Lot 1 in Gephart's Second Addition with front on Valley Street and access from Highland to German Street. Includes two story dwelling and large brick residence structures. Sale conveys to Peter J Becker from Susan J Morris by deeds of November 22 1898 and October 22 1904.
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Cumberland
Allegany County
Maryland
Gephart
Highland Street
Little Valley Road
Lidtlis Valley
Geleman Strert
Highland
Fef
Peter J. Becker
Susan J. Morris
Valley Street
German Street
Valley and Highland Sts
Valley
Geriets
Bethy
Champion's Close Calm
Alex Aberg world Graeco Roman wrestling champion retained his title after a two hour forty minute bout with the masked Marvel. The match was halted at 1 a.m. under the law as the challenger held the upper hand without a fall.
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New York
Alex Aberg
Aberg
Garrison Land Contest Draws Crowd and Low Scoring Bout
In Garrison a land contest ended with a close finish as St. Jos tangled with the home team. Key scorers included Goghtman Habig McKenzie and Wedsenmiller with field goals by Foghtman Sell Fahey Kean Law and other players. Fouls were recorded for Sell Fahey Law and others as the referee Hetzer and timer Glick kept the pace.
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Kich Dreserves
St. Josset
Peel
Goghtman
Habig McKenzie
Wedsenmiller
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