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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1916
Page
5
New York reports the two week delay for the Willore Moran bout boosted ticket sales and interest. Moran’s stance on the postponement drew support, while fans weigh Willard’s rumored $1,000,000 gross beside Moran’s escalating momentum ahead of Madison Square Garden showdown.
A meeting of town representatives at the Arlington Hotel will decide this season’s baseball path and launch plans for a four or six team league under organized baseball. Attendees include Frostburg Altoona Piedmont Somerset Lonaconing Cumberland and Meyersdale with Altoona hoping to join as the largest city. Colonel Nelson W Russler and George F P Jordan represent the local club as Frostburg and Lonaconing delegates arrive alongside other Creek Towns figures. The group envisions a circuit that could surpass the Blue Ridge in prominence.
In a lively exchange, Jack Dillon asserts he, not Moran, is best suited to challenge champion Willard, citing the growing money in major bouts. The chatter touches on boxing personalities and colored by era slang as readers recall past belt clashes and betting talk.
Philadelphia observers note the Football Classic losses and Frank Baker’s sale as Connie Mack’s Athletics cash in on star players. The piece questions if rebuilding costs and new hires will pay off, citing Baker’s $25,000 release amid $100,000+ in other sales, and the impact on Mack’s famed baseball machine.
Hot Springs Ark February 21 George Chaney plans to fight Kilbane only in late April or early May due to the March 17 Ireland day lull. Jimmy Dunn canceled Baltimore plans and promoters Sam Harris Al Herford may need joint promotion if a Baltimore bout occurs. Dunn says Kilbane’s team will stand on the latest edict amid criticism from some writers.
An English scientist notes 58,000,000 distinct stars. The exchange calls fat or stout preferable to hunger, reflecting a casual, satirical tone in a column about common worries.
Frances Cowells of San Francisco holds five swimming records and heads to Honolulu to face Hawaiian talent at the Mid Pacific Swim Carnival. Her marks include 50 yard back stroke 46 seconds 50 yard dash 33 2-5 seconds century 1 16 4-5 furlong 3 20 and 350 yards 5 47 1.
Ban Johnson, president of the American League, forecast a record 1916 season with 20 to 30 percent faster play and higher receipts. He blamed past player complacency on Federal League threats and said renewed effort would be needed as young talent pushes veterans to compete.
Frostburg Normal School basketball faces LaSalle Institute in a return game at SS Peter and Paul Hall. The Normal team won their first meeting on Frostburg's floor, though LaSalle played handicapped by missing several regulars.
Advertisement for electric percolators promoting quick coffee by electricity. Edison Electric Co at 30 N Liberty St lists dates February 21 22 28 for the promotion.
A citizen announces self as candidate for city council in support of a commission form government. August Thuss emphasizes dedication to duties and time to serve if elected.
Jacob D. George announces his candidacy for the city council. He pledges full-time service if elected and promises earnest effort in addressing city tax issues.
Thomas McBride announces his bid for City Council with a promise to work hard and seek support from voters. He asks for backing from the community to advance local issues and improve city government.
Al Lawson, famed organizer of numerous baseball leagues, starts a new Atlantic league project. The challenge lies not in founding but in sustaining coordination for five months.
The International League cut its monthly salary limit from 6000 to 3500 dollars, reducing pay to about 250 dollars per player including managers. Reported by the New York Press from a New York session, the change confirms owner Sam Lichtenhein’s claim that earning 250 dollars would require extraordinary performance. Similar cuts are noted in other minor leagues, including the American Association.
Al Rogers of Buffalo and Fay Keiser meet in a middleweight clash at the Leader Theatre with a clock punctual start. Rogers works out this afternoon to secure peak form as crowds from Altoona Meyersdale Bedford and West Virginia come to witness the bout. Chris Himmler referees the fight with Chick Grimm and Joseph Gerde man as seconds and George H Longerbeam as timer.
Piedmont High School basketball teams face Allegany County Academy tomorrow at the Central Y in a top game. The Piedmont boys are the only squad to beat AC High this season. A preliminary features Keyser Preparatory School girls against AC A girls, following a recent Prep girls win over AC High.
The National Lawn Tennis Association, the United States Golf Association, the A A U and several universities have moved to declare prominent amateur athletes as professionals, sparking controversy and debate over amateur status.
In Mt. Savage Md on Feb 21 Uniontown basketball lost 34 to 28 to St Patrick's before a large crowd. The fast paced game kept visitors close until late with M Kerfoot scoring six for the visitors and Graham and Hiner shining for Uniontown. Lonaconing champions meet St Patrick's in Mt Savage tomorrow night.
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