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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1916
Page
9
Central Y M C A defeats K O G 19 to 12 to seize early league lead. Baxley Gould and Macfarlane star for the Y M C A while Isher and Douglas shine for the Tri-State Business College in a 27 to 17 Potomac Club win.
A new circuit created at Wheeling includes Belle Vernon Washington Dawson Cumberland Parkersburg Fairmont Clarksburg and Wheeling. Harry Perkins of Parkersburg elected president as discussions of splitting the Lake Erie circuit surface. Usage of the newly formed circuit aims to reduce long shipments across the wide Lake Erie region.
Shenandoah Valley Military Academy of Winchester faces the K OG quintet in a top season draw. Shenandoah, Virginia champions, are said to be heavier and faster this year after last year's hard tussle with K OG. A preliminary pits Frostburg Middle girls against Allegany County Academy girls in their first meeting. Referee is Damm.
Ed Konetchy star first baseman of the Pittsburgh Rebels may return to the National League this spring with the Boston Braves. Talks concern a possible sale to New York Giants earlier, while Braves need a first baseman after Charley Schmidt’s retirement. Konetchy batted around .310 last season and led the Rebels in fielding.
Clarke Griffiith confirms that Tommy Connelly from the Senators has been sold to the Sioux City club in the Western league.
Baltimore stockholders authorize raising 50000 to pursue the Landis antitrust suit and to dispose of the Terrapin Park lease. The club aims for triple damages totaling about 700000 while noting debt under 6000 and assets or liabilities from player contracts.
Irish tenor John McCormack says athletics build stamina for long tours and hopes his son becomes a boxer though not a pro. He notes his own college days as a football and handball star and lists boxing tennis baseball and swimming as his pursuits while on tour he traveled 30 000 miles and sang 1 800 songs at 100 concerts without a postponement.
The Hibernians defeated the Knights of Columbus two games to one to climb into first place in the Catholic Bowling League standings. Scores listed in report.
Fred Fulton faces Porky Flynn in a 20 round bout in New Orleans. Jack Dillon meets Billy Mische in a 10 round bout in Superior Wisconsin. Jim Coffey takes on Lew Brodie in a 10 round clash in Syracuse.
Nebraska wrestling champion Joe Stecher defeated Mort Henderson known as the Masked Marvel twice within 16 minutes at Madison Square Garden. Stecher showcased superior mat skill and exceptional legwork, delivering bear hugs and wraps that left Henderson unable to respond. The one sided bout highlighted Stecher’s unusual leg strength and strategic grip control.
Chicago reports Boston owners offered shortstop Johnny Evers to the Cubs for Heinie Zimmerman. Manager Tinker rejected the deal saying he needs a third baseman and already has Steve Yerkes at second base. He notes Evers would boost attendance but cites the contract and potential retirement.
Connie Mack, manager of the Philadelphia club, announced the release of pitchers Knowlson and Sherman and infielder Kopf to the Baltimore club of the International League.
George Chaney, rising featherweight of Baltimore, won a decision over Frankie Nelson of Hoboken after a third round cuteye stopped the match. Nelson’s end came as doctors ruled the eye wound too deep to continue. Chaney eyes Kilbane title defense in March.
Bill Louden, former Buffalo Federal league player, signs to manage the Tri-Towns base ball team this season. Piedmont Westernport and Luke fans hope for a Blue Ridge league berth. Over 3400 dollars is in the bank to start the season and cover first month salaries. Frostburg backers are raising funds to field a team with a meeting planned at the Gladstone Hotel annex.
Elkins West Virginia January 28 The race for the state basketball title tightens with Fairmont Normal and Davis and Elkins College as the leading contenders D and E have defeated Normal this season making Normal unlikely to defeat them Wesleyan Morgantown and Keyser contest for possible titles but face D and E again Cumberland and Elkins split their games implying a possible extra match if both win their state titles The local five push toward the final with renewed effort and focus.
The status of Roger Bresnahan remains undecided after a Weeghman conference. Bresnahan was informed he is no longer Chicago Nationals manager. Joseph Tinker to pilot the Cubs. Bresnahan hinted at possible legal action to enforce his contract as two years remain.
Chicago reports former Phillies pitcher Tom Season, formerly with the Brooklyn Federals, has been sold to the new Chicago Cubs by Harry A. Sinclair for 7500 dollars. If Seaton fails to perform on the spring training trip the deal is void.
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