Baseball Gossip Sparks Managerial Moves Across Leagues
Rumors swirl about Charley Starr expanding into management with ambitions at Mobile under Alike Din. Dee Ajurs heads to Washington after a doubleheader win for Richmond, while Griffith Reard trains his young player as Wax Winders Coach Carrigan aims for Chicago and Cleveland this season. Major league tweaks include Betilom’s court bid, Washington outfielder rapid form, and Petersburg’s Harry Fledropeth joining the staff as a southpaw addition, amid a flurry of trades and prospects across the circuit.
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Jeugie
Charley Starr
Vaptai
Ambbile
Alike Din
Himsit
Finch
Moblie
Dee Ajurs
Washington
Richimond
Griffith
Johnson Receives Silver Cup For Washington Fans
Walter Johnson, stars for the American League, was gifted a silver loving cup filled with money by Washington fans. Oliver Prowan, chair of DC’s board of commissioners, presents the token as Johnson stands beside Mr Newman. The ceremony occurred at the ballpark before the game against Detroit.
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Walter Johnson
Washington
Oliver Prowan
Board of Commissioners
District of Columbia
Dol Walter
Mr. Newman
Covered courts at Longwood club mark lawn tennis growth
The Longwood Cricket club in Bear, Toston plans the first covered courts in America, a steel and stucco building 720 by 106 feet high 16 feet, with full sized doubles courts. The 1915 Panama Pacific fair feature will be a 3.2 million ice hippodrome for summer use, while long distance golf and bird racing trends draw attention in England. Dr Emanuel Lasker will defend his world chess title in April 1914 against Rubinstein of Rostock, as Germany prepares for the 1916 Olympics.
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Longwood Cricket Club
Bear, Toston
America
San Francisco
Emanuel Lasker
A. K. Rubinstein
Rosaig
Interest in Baseball Sweeps United States, Nation Reads Daily
The nation shows unparalleled obsession with baseball, spanning Maine to Oregon and the Aleutians. Loyal fans from all walks follow nightly reports as intensely as politics, lake to gulf, plains to mountains, with the sport played by a salaried corps captivating millions across 3,000,000 square miles.
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Garth
United States
Goory Town
Voi
Maine
Oregon
Aleutian Islands
Lakes
Gulf
Gaysie Lowell Courier-Citkeen
Doom Advocates Frequent Early Work for Pitchers
Manager Charlie Doom of the Philadelphia Nationals argues that Seaton and Alexander thrived when used often early in the season. He recalls resting them led to rust and weaker performances, noting other pitchers failed to keep pace. He now supports constant work to preserve effectiveness. Camnitz and Testaedo have been removed from the rotation sixteen times.
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Charlie Doom
Philadelphia Natonal League
Seaton
Alexander
Sun in Washington Stadium Sparks Baseball Oddity
Washington shortstop George MeBride recalls a strange game against St Louis after a park change. Hap Kegan misplayed a ball in bright sun, the ball hit him on the head and three runs scored, then St Louis outfielders wore catchers’ masks the next day for practice.
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George MeBride
Washington
St Louis
Hap’ Kegan
Jef Wowak
Martle
Felu
Hap
Kogan
Schaefer
St. Louis Oul
Lean Baseball Year Casts Shadow Over Attendances
A bleak baseball year unfolds with 1 percent good and bad periods as public demand slips due to high prices. Minor and major leagues face tight budgets with many teams struggling to cover expenses. New York, Chicago, Boston and other markets expect lower attendance as traveling transients and economic pressures bite the sport.
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New York
Chicago
Boston
Athletics Draw Best Card in American League circuit
The Athletics are described as the greatest drawing card on the American League circuit this year, supplanting the Tigers and Tyrone Cobb in attracting fans and attention.
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Athletics
Tigers
Tyrun Cobb
Few Queer Decisions In Baseball Umpire Controversy
Charl ie Irwin recounts a debate over first base slides and dubious calls by Ameren association umpires in a St Paul game. Oren, Glone and O'Brien are cited on calls against Dixie Walker and others, with Tom Jury backing cautious enforcement while noting slides aim to confuse umpires. Germany Schaefer and Cantillon are referenced in a heated plate dispute echoed by Cantillon’s retort and the era’s old time umpire ethos.
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Chivington
Ameren Association
Oren
Dixie Walker
St Baul
Johnglone
Pleyey Booe
Dent Chivington
O'Brien
Walker
Tom Jury
Ng Ne
Johnstone
Charlie
Joe Cantillon
Minneapolis
Wmpire
Germany
Schaefer
Washington
Siidke
Cantillon
Schael
Taylor
Canton
Argus
Lens
Cantitton
Scherer
Schaecfer
Tighire Cantitton
Ty Cobb
Jon Jackson
Notable Baseball Notes and Managerial Moves
The report discusses Watertown players like Karlee and Watkins with Nevile in catching, praising Leary as a top hitter and Bates as a premier fielder. It mentions the celebrated plan to start the world series October 7 at the Polo Grounds with alternation at Shibe Park, and notes Wyers’ trading strategy, plus Long Rob Ewing retiring after a pitching mishap at Lime.
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Polo Grounds
Shiba Park
Long Rob Ewing
Cincinnati Reds
Lime
Goizg Beck
The Singer Who Longed for the Fields
An excerpt describes a poetical scene where nature and country life inspire the speaker. Imagery of wheat, clover, bees, and fields contrasts with distant war and loss, invoking memory, work, and longing for home in a lyrical, reflective tone.
Crooked Path and Cheap Fame Critiqued in Opinion Fragment
A strong opinion piece laments a crooked path away from honor and mocks those who seek social approval. It contrasts the foolhardy “good fellow” with a conscientious cook who refuses to reuse dirty utensils when unseen. It notes the danger of wealth blinding vision.
History of His Case Yesterday in Wolter Station
In a clipped exchange a passerby questions the boy about his method of arrival while he replies the hurry-up wagon brought him, joking about a tallyho and someone on top tootin. The fragment hints at a rustic, colloquial scene with a rough speaker and a wary observer.
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Wolter
Making Up His Mind On Readjusting The Call
A candidate and the head of the Inlegation discuss the convention’s view on readjusting the call to new conditions. The candidate says he is still thinking about the issue while asked how delegates reacted.
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Inlegation
Easy Guess and Family History in Conspiracy Tone
Fragments show dialogue about a formerly derided individual praised for decency. Text hints at secret judgment and a scheme to keep someone behind. Mentions nonogenarian grandparents and notes on religious lineage from a Methodist background.
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Harry Fledropeth
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Critle
Hrother
Josh Clarke
Pittsburgh
Cliss
Anghie Dennings
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Fisher
McConnell
Wolfgang
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White Sox
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Carl Wellman
Connie Mack
Nick Robertson
Keyenteen
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Rank Schulte
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Terrelaute
Charley Herzog
Giants
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Cincinnati
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Hie
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Jake
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Med Sox
Jimmy Cooney
Worcester
George Brickley
Hverett
Christy Mathewson
McGraw
Eddie Plank
Badig
Joe Tinker
Reds
Marty Berghammer
Qonnie Mack
Bob Shawkeyv
al Albert
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Buffalo
Yanks
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Donlin
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Whance
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Polar
Intreider Vitt
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Pollthen
Doon
Camnitz
Testesa
Shortstop McBride
St. Louis
American Association
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Schusfer
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Boston Uyaves
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Min Hag
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