One More Name Added To Death Toll Of Ring Celebrities
The death of Charley Mitchell is reported, noting his rise from teen fighter to England champion and his later bouts in America. He fought Sullivan and was part of famous clashes including a Madison Square Garden stoppage and a 39 round Chantilly era match. Mitchell toured the United States and remained a colorful figure in sporting circles alongside Fitzsimmons Sullivan Donovan and others.
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France
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Bob Fitzsimmons
John’ L. Sullivan
Mike Donovan
Les Carey
Terry McGovern
Billy Madden
Sullivan
Charley White
Frank Gotel
Stars Above Draft Age Mark in Major League Selections
Newspaper notes many veteran stars listed as above the draft age in the selective service draft. It names players such as Eddie Plank and Frank Schulte among others, with comments on long careers and military service overlaps. The piece highlights aging players and their positions in the era’s draft context.
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Fee Austin
Frank Baker
Jack Jins
Gravvy Gravath
Jake Daniel
Larry Doyle
Arthur Fletcher
Arley Herzog
Heinie Zimmerman
Cire Gardner
George Gibson
Transward
Bill Billifer
John Lobert
Serwood Singee
Fred Luderus
Orgs McBride
Eddie Plank
Jeck
Dode -Paskett
Frank Schulte
Afr “Shotten
Oscar: Stanage
Terry Furmer
Jimmy Walsh
Leon Ames
iTy Cheney
Eddie Cicotte
Tack Somos
James Levander
Harry Allee
Nestor
Exempts
George Gilson
Tfibson
Diode Paskert
Grover Cravath
Matty Prepares to Pitch in Tight Reds Run
Christopher Mathewson has aroused fans by waking up in Pine Ice at the Reds’ camp down south. He rarely pitches this year but will enter the box in case of emergencies as the team eyes a pending season.
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Christopher Mathewson
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Reds
Big Six Savs
Sticks to Army Job Sam Thorpson Returns to Duty
Sam Thorpson had been away but remains committed to his army posting. He continues support duties and plans for future service, securing his role amid ongoing assignments and responsibilities.
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Sam Thorpson
Poor Recommendation Echoes From Veteran Reds Figure
Veteran Frank Bancroft recalls a past decision as Cincinnati Reds manager. He mentions turning down Dan Brouthers after a highly praised recommendation, noting the chosen first baseman lasted only half a season amid critics.
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Frank Bancroft
Cincinnati Reds
Dan Brouthers
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Rowland Brings Strong Sox to Pitch for Pennant
Clarence Rowland, 39, returns as manager of the White Sox after leading the club to the American League title last season and winning the world championship in 1917. He previously managed in the minors at Aberdeen Winnipeg Jacksonville Dubuque and Peoria and now fields what is described as the strongest team in the league.
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Clarence Rowland
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Sox
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Breilliant
Aberdeen
Winnipeg
Jacksonville
Dubuque
Peoria
Baseball notes from the 1914 season and player moves
The Cleveland club releases pitcher Shoup to Portland while Outfielder Roy Wolfe signs with Wichita. Players like Sylvester and Zim show form as clubs plan late starts. the piece surveys league movements and fans urged to save during wartime.
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Cleveland Club
Shoup
Portland
American Association
War critique from Captain Huston targets baseball leaders
Captain Huston denounces baseball magnates for prioritizing profits over wartime duty. He recalls proposing prolonged drills for American League clubs and a home guard style program that was dismissed by Ban Johnson and others, leaving drilling abandoned this summer. He argues the sport’s leaders focus on dollars, risking public patience amid the war.
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T. L. Huston
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Detroit
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Johnson
Buston
Patriots
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Bright Future for Sports as Peace Returns
Jim Pilkington president of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen foresees a strong sports boom after peace. He notes postwar reconstruction parallels, saying the Civil War spurred sport and that compulsory athletics in the land and naval forces has engaged thousands, predicting broad participation once the war ends.
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Jim Pilkington
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Uncle Sara
Indianapolis Team Signs Hendrickson
Jal Hendrickson, utility player and power hitter, is sold to the Indianapolis club of the American Association from the Boston Red Sox organization.
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Indianapolis
Hendrickson
Jal Hendrickson
Boston Ray Sox
Indianapolis Club
American Association
144000 Baseball Bats Ship to Lorraine Sector
Shipment of 144000 baseball bats, the largest in baseball history, is leaving Louisville Kentucky bound for the Lorraine Sector to aid Western Allied fighting efforts. The large consignment underscores support for France during the ongoing conflict.
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France
Louisville
Lorraine
Vweatern
Tn Accoming
Mrs Hobby Seeks Fresh Vegetables For Home And Neighbors
Mrs Willian Pettus Hobby wife of the Texas governor declares she wants no vegetable hawkers at her kitchen door yet proposes to raid the vegetables needed for her home this spring and summer and for neighbors too. The photograph shows Mrs Hobby busy in the garden attached to the governor's mansion at Austin Texas.
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Willian Pettus Hobby
Texas
Raigde
NEW CAPTAIN'S UNIFORM CAPTURES MARCHANTERING LOOK
A photograph displays the new Captain's uniform as the merchant captain takes command. The image underscores a ceremonial transition and marks a fresh start for the crew and vessel.
A Big Canadian Gun That Held Back Hunger
A report details a powerful Canadian firearm used to deter hunger by securing essential supplies. The article notes the gun’s role in a broader wartime effort and mentions its deployment in local defense.
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