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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1914
Page
6
Henry Jr states Mrs Pee SPLM-UP Kelly involved in a local political incident. The brief notes community reaction and mentions ongoing inquiries by the Bellhoe Chronicle. Further details are not provided in the readable fragment.
Frank G Menke recounts a sensational mock speech by Samuel Lichtenstein of Montreal at a gathering. Lichtenstein derides the Federal League as a phantom ship, defends ballplayers against underpayment, and argues most players are overpaid compared to other trades. He notes managers’ and magnates’ shifting views and ends with a tongue in cheek appeal about baseball’s economics.
The former lightweight champion Ad Wolgast has earned over 69000 in six months and aims for about 100000 in a year. Promoter Tom Jones notes Wolgast’s wealth, investments, and desire to fight weekly, eyeing matches with Leach Cross or Charley White while Willard trains in Chicago. Ritchie’s upcoming title defense vs Tommy Murphy is set for April 27 in San Francisco.
Union Street school defeated Academy 24 15 in a local gym game. Young starred with 14 of his team’s 22 points, through strong basket shooting and decisive passes. Team lineups listed Union Street and Academy with multiple players noted for scoring.
Savage Athletic Club of Mount Savage defeated the Cumberland Y M C A 16 to 11 in a hard fought game on the local floor. The first half was 7 to 5, then Savage surged ahead in the second period to clinch the win as fans cheered both sides.
Sam Langford, in Kenosha, is matched to fight Carl Morris tonight as he pursues a bout with Jack Johnson. Reports from New York and Pittsburgh note Tommy Murphy fights Johnny Love, and April plans for Willie Ritchie’s lightweight title bid in San Francisco. The Middle Atlantic Association boxing and wrestling championships unfold with many registered amateurs and wrestlers competing in Pittsburg.
New York reports Gotham’s best skaters traveling to New Haven for the American figure skating championships slated for tomorrow. International style gains traction via Irving Brokaw, famed for over five years. others discuss finances, college sports, boxing minds, and horse racing notes across the region.
In New Haven Connecticut on March 20 and 21 the first American figure championship following the International style of skating will be staged. The event brings skaters to compete for national honors in two days of graceful routines and precise figures.
With the 1914 Davis Cup draw set, the United States must defend the trophy abroad. Canada, Australasia, Germany, Belgium, France, the British Isles, and others prepare for August challenge rounds, while key players like Wilding, Brookes, Doust, and Kreutzer are named for potential participation in the test and challenge rounds in the United States.
Acme five routed the Independents 14 to 5 in the opening game of a best two of three YMCA basketball series. Acme led 8 to 1 at halftime as Dyche Eiler Kline Fuller Cole and G Steiner contributed field goals and four point plays anchored by a strong start and relentless offense. Referee Walter Fuller oversaw the contest.
Piedmont High School basketball team defeated Westernport High 59 to 20 to close the season. Lashorn scored 12 field goals leading Piedmont with strong shooting as Gilmore and Neff contributed, while Wolford added 3 and Hitt 3. Substitutes Mullin and Wood saw action, referee Clark officiated.
Chicago Cubs scheduled to face a Birmingham local team in an exhibition game in Birmingham Alabama. Also notes Athletics versus Florida Gators in Gainesville and Toronto Leafs of the International League expected in Marlin under Manager Kelly.
Pittsburg will host Wooster in the wind up of tonight's basketball game in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. College wrestling in Portland Washington Northwestern College event begins today and continues tomorrow. Amherst team departs for south coast trip returning April seventh. Princeton wrestles Yale in New Haven tonight.
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