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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1914
Page
7
Jim Thorpe the Indian athlete is hailed as a sensational baseball prospect for 1914. Under John McGraw’s guidance he improves rapidly, transforming from a rough hitter and erratic fielder into a disciplined player. Thorpe’s quick adaptation after a world tour fuels expectations he could redefine the game.
Savage A G of Mount Savage defeated the Trinity Club of Frostburg 28 to 22 in Eleonor Hall Frostburg last night. It was a postponed game with a seesaw start and a tight finish. Key scorers included Williamson Graham and Spier with multiple field goals and free throws. Upcoming games list tonight and through Friday across St John Lonaconing Meyersdale and Cumberland venues.
The Maennerchor Club bowling squad defeated Firlie of South Cumberland by 83 pins for their eleventh consecutive win this season. Harper of Firlie posted the night’s high single with 159 in the final game. Next, Maennerchor plays Frostburg Tuesday. score details include Sern seeeree 608 643 658 and Verger as scorekeeper.
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Indianapolis March 10. After a conference with Silas H Strawn attorney for the Chicago Federal League Club E E Gates attorney for the Federal League said the complaint in the injunction suit to prevent Kiliffer playing with the Philadelphia Nationals would be completed today but not filed until several days. The suit will be brought in the United States District Court at Grand Rapids Michigan Kiliffer would be restrained pending a permanent injunction and the league would bond to reimburse Kiliffer if the suit fails. The complaint claims Kiliffer signed a contract with the Federal League Chicago club and failed to report for duty. The complaint will be sent to President Gilmore of the league for inspection before filing.
In New York on March 10, major league officers from the National and American leagues plan a rare joint conference. The Federal League’s activity tops the agenda as owners discuss a campaign plan against the so called outlaw league.
The continuation of the international wrestling tournament will be held at Madison Square Garden this evening. Contenders include former world champion Tom Jenkins and wrestlers Walack Zbyszko Muamuteff Alexander Aberg Gustav Fristensky Bernard Hanson and John Haren.
Tris Speaker signs a new contract to remain with the Boston Red Sox. He was flooded with wireless messages from Federal League magnates urging him to join them while returning aboard the Lusitania. President Lannin promptly offered terms upon the ship's entry into New York Harbor.
Chicago reports say stormy weather delays for the World touring White Sox, hoping to outdo New York in welcoming them. Other items note University of Oregon field plans at Eugene with multiple facilities costing about 72,000 dollars, coach moves in lacrosse, and heavyweight wrestling contenders for intercollegiate titles.
Chicago reports that President Gilmore will unveil the outlaw clubs schedule today. In Kansas City the Federal League players will report to Manager George Stovall. Charlottesville notes Senators regular team reporting to Manager Griffith with rookies joining spring work. White Sox fans plan a banquet for President Comiskey in Chicago tonight.
Atlantic City N J March 10 The National Bowling Association enters will close today The tournament will start April 8 and continue until the latter part of the month A record entry is expected by the evening showing growing interest in this indoor game
Jerome D Travers, national amateur golf champion, plans to sail within a day or two to compete in the British championships in May. He will also travel to France for the amateur tournament of nations.
English critics lauded the baseball display by the Giants and the White Sox in London on February 28. They praised pitching, fielding, and team play while noting baseball faces an uphill path to popularity in England. Comparisons with cricket and the use of gloves were common topics in the reviews.
Competitive Civil Service exams for fourth class post offices paying 1009 or more will be held March 14 at the post office in this city. In Allegany County offices include Eckhart Mines Ellerslie Flintstone Green Ridge Little Orleans Lord Lake Midland and Rawlings. In Garrett County exams will be at Oakland for offices at Bittinger Bond Crellin Deer Park Dodson Friendsville Grantsville Jennings Kitzmiller and Shelbysport.
The Academy Cigar Store at Centre and Frederick streets was sold yesterday afternoon by Jooreph 8. Finan for A. L. Deerger to G. E. Hammond of Meyersdale Pennsylvania. Hammond takes charge and plans to relocate Cumberland and renovate the shop expanding the business. Finan had managed for the I. A. Doerner estate from January to December last year when the purchase by A. L. Doerner occurred.
New York veteran Alfred De Oro will face Fred Haines in three 150 point games for the Lambert trophy starting tonight. The first to reach 150 points will be declared the winner.
Washington reacts to a push to remove clownish coaching by Nick Altrock and Germany Shaeffer from major league baseball next season. Ban Johnson and President Tener may issue orders restricting coaches while Griffith’s past use of antics as team morale and pitcher distraction is cited as controversial.
Miss Rose Porter, secretary of the Associated Charities, was expected to submit her resignation to the board at yesterday's quarterly meeting. She had not presented it, saying she was still considering the move. Porter came to the city from Philadelphia two years ago to lead social service efforts and is well regarded for her work.
Oakland Maryland voters yesterday elected the full Democratic ticket with A. T. Mathews as mayor and councilmen Stuart F. Hamill B. F. Selby and Charles Denbaugh. Republicans toppled were George W. Legge Jr for mayor and councilmen Arthur Lawton Samuel Aronhalt and J W Davis Jr.
J. T. Cross, former state president of Delaware, will speak Thursday evening at the Pythian Opera House in Williamsport at 7:30 for organizing Washington Camp No. 97, Patrie Order Sons of America. Cross recently organized the South Cumberland Camp.
A delegation from the Retail Liquor Dealers Association pressed Allegany County’s Early Closing bill before the House Temperance Committee. All Allegany delegates except Bruce opposed the measure and Chairman Newman indicated the bill would be reported unfavorably. Attorney Robb, told of the committee’s stance, decided not to appear further.
Centreville Maryland on March 10 features a dispute between John E George former State Automobile Commissioner and George P Anders of Wye Island over which cattle breed best suits stock raising in Queen Annes County. George champions Holsteins noting a herd of 16 with several cows costing 500 each. Countess Heringer Mercedes produced 1741 pounds of milk in February and tested 3.85 percent butterfat averaging 83.77 pounds of butter daily. six additional cows yield about 49.6 pounds of milk per day.
Directors of Frederick's Commercial State Bank start building work on their Market and Patrick street corner home. The granite and terra cotta facade will feature Italian marble trim and a corner entrance, with Casper E. Cline as president and Richard S. J. Dutrow as cashier.
Col A Albert Stallings prominent Parsons West Virginia attorney breaks left wrist in icy slip on Baltimore Street near Western Maryland Railway tracks Saturday night. Dr James T Johnson with Dr Thomas W Koon set the fracture and Stallings returned home. He served on former Governor William M O Dawson's staff.
The nurses society of the Western Maryland Hospital will redeem all unused portions of tickets for a series of entertainments sold by them. Tickets presented at the Western Maryland Hospital office will qualify for redemption. One entertainment in the Hippodrome Theatre occurred months ago while remaining events have not yet been held.
Entertained at the Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland on March 10 Superintendent William I Fullam and Mrs Fullam hosted a dinner at Blake Row quarters for the Rev. Dr. Herbert Shipman of New York who preached at the naval chapel that morning Governor Goldsborough was scheduled as guest but could not attend.
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