Ritchie Fights Backed by Bid War Over July Fourth Fight
San Francisco on July 19. Lightweight title holder Willie Ritchie drives hard for top bids from promoters and will take the highest offer. Promoter Eddie Graney spent about 18 thousand dollars to stage the Rivers bout, with Ritchie’s pay potentially near 15 thousand and promoter costs around 2 thousand. The recap warns promoters may rethink high payouts as profits from such shows shrink despite big gate receipts.
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San Francisco
Cal
Willie Ritchie
Ritchie
Billy Nolan
Rivers
Graney
Coffroth
Lincoln Highway Association Organized and Powers Set
Articles of incorporation issued in Michigan for the Lincoln Highway Association. Henry B. Joy of Detroit is president with Carl G. Fisher in Indianapolis as vice president and A R Pardington as secretary. The group will issue contributor's certificates to meet broad public support for the transcontinental road ahead of the Panama-Pacific Exposition in 1915.
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Michigan
Lincoln Highway Association
San Francisco
Henry B. Joy
Detroit
Carl G. Fisher
Indianapolis
A. R. Pardington
New York
Emory W. Clark
Paul H. Deming
Cleveland
Russell A. Alger
Roy D. Chapin
A. Y. Gowen
F. Seiberling
Akron
Dime Bank
United States
Lincoln Highway
Motorcycle use grows in Albuquerque
Motorcycles are becoming very popular in Albuquerque New Mexico with about 100 jet beehes vehicles in use in the city.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Our Name Is Your Guarantee Doctor Promises Lasting Cure
An advertisement touts an experienced doctor offering scientific treatments for chronic male illnesses. It claims older methods harm, promotes Animal serum and a German Blood Poison remedy as curative, promises free consultation, immediate benefits, and lasting cures without painful injections.
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Nell
Thos. A. Edison
Real Physician Must Prove Professional Ability and Care
An advertisement argues that a genuine physician earns trust not by titles but through proven professional skill and extensive experience. It urges free consultation, private service, and small fees, inviting all ailing men to seek a personal, no obligation talk.
Hans Wagner's Record Remarkable
Hans Wagner nears 3000 base hits in 1913 with 173 needed to reach the mark. The Pirates captain also contemplates an eighthundred batting stretch, having batted .300 for 16 straight seasons. Wagner's 16 NL seasons yield a .843 overall average, surpassing Anson's 15 straight .300 seasons. Willie Keeler and others hold 800 hitting streaks longer than Wagner's.
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Hans Wagner
Pirates
Wagner
Pittsburg
Louisville
Cap” Anson
Anson
Strcking
Willie Keeler
Billy Hamilton
Ed Delehanty
Joe Kelly
Hugh Duffy
Jesse Burkett
Napoleon Lajoie
Forfeited game sparks outrage over baseballs time rules
The Chicago incident where Umpire Mal Mason halted play and awarded a win to the Cardinals draws sharp criticism. The Chicago Cubs and Evers faced fallout as fans protested a switch to a shortened game, blaming schedule rules and management. Critics urge fans to be compensated and call for tighter enforcement of nine innings.
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Chicago
Mal Mason
Cubs
Cardinals
Evers
Eason
Chicago Post
West Side Park
Lynch
Ed Wray
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Chicago Cardinals
Dreyfuss
Connie Mack’s Farm System Ties Up Talent Across Leagues
A New York dated analysis argues organized baseball has fortified itself with centralized facilities and farm systems. It praises Connie Mack for building a coast to coast reserve force while urging stricter roster limits to distribute top talent evenly and curb outlays on minor leagues.
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New York
Farrell
Frank J. Farrell
New York Americans
Griffith
Frank
Connie Mack
Connie
Mack
Philadelphia
White Elephants
Peckingpaugh
Highlanders
Cleveland
Naps
Toledo
Cobbs
Johnsons
Mathewsons
Double Plays Show A Player's Speed
baseball analysis notes Eddie Collins leads American League double plays started up to July 1 with sixteen. Ray Chapman of the Naps initiates twelve, Frank Baker and Ivan Olson each six. George Stovall pioneers seven. Catchers Schalk and Agnew four each. pitchers Cicotte and Johnson four each. Bert Shotten leads outfielders with eight, while Duffy Lewis started two in June. J Gladstone Graney cites an unassisted double play June 1. Browns lead in double plays. Washingtons close second. Red Sox trail. Also Captain Brady buys seven motorcycles for Texas City army quartermaster dept.
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Baseball Writers’ Association of America
Eddie Collins
White Elephants
Columbia
Colins
Johnsonites
Ray Chapmen
Naps
Chapman
Collins
Frank Baker
Ivan Olson
George Stovall
Browns
Battery
Schalk
White Sox
Agnew
Brown Haze
Eddie Cicotte
Chicago
Walter Johnson
Washington
Tris Speaker
Boston
Ty Cobb
Detroit
Bert Shotten
Shotten
Bert
Duffy Lewis
Red Sox
J. Gladstone Graney
Washingtons
Western League Results From Des Moines and Nearby Games
Des Moines hosts Western League results with Omaha beating Des Moines 5 to 4 and Soo City trouncing St. Joseph 14 to 5. Lincoln fell to Wichita 5 to 4 while Denver defeated Topeka 5 to 2.
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Des Moines
Omaha
St. Joseph
Soo City
Wichita
Lincoln
Topeka
Denver
Three AL Managers May Be Replaced in 1914
Detroit News reports potential changes to three American League managers George Stovall Joe Birmingham and Jake Stahl. Stovall faces suspensions and bad ties with Ban Johnson while Birmingham fronts aggressive play and a softer approach may emerge. Stahl stays on to keep Red Sox factions in line despite pressure from both veteran and younger players.
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Detroit News
George Stovall
Joe Birmingham
Jake Stahl
Ferguson
Stovall
Brother George
Detroit
Robert Hedges
Browns
Ban Johnson
George
League
Tigers
Ban
Birmingham
Naps
Stahl
McAleer
Red Sox
Bill Carrigan
Trish Speaker
Wood
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Memorial Highway Boosters Organize
Lincoln Pike
The
Teril Medical and Surgical Institute
San Antonio, Tex
Gulf Coast League
Corpus Christi Pirates
Sinton
Bowles
Will Sellman
Golihar
Ed Sellman
Segrest
Nic Pelligrino
Reeves
Freeman
Cauley
Matt Pelligrino
Kevo Pelligrino
Winfield Gilmore
Central Y. M. C. A
Washington, D. C
Coda
Ill
Louieville
Pitteburg
Ceesswers
Cobb
Tyrus
Joseph C. Brady
Quartermaster’s Department
Army
Texas City
Signal Corps
Dr. Lincoln
G. S. Lincoln
Conroy Building
Joske’s
Alamo Plaza
Crockett
Dr. Stotts & Co
Paul W. Sexton
E. Commerce St
San Antonio
Tex
BR. Stocus & CO
Gunter
San Antonio, Texas
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