Nashville Baseball Row Over Perry Berger Trade
Tenn Tenn Dec 22 The Nashville club finds itself at odds over the Perry for Berger trade. President Hirsig claims he acted with public sanction while Manager Schwartz denies involvement and demands retraction, insisting he never approved the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenn
Hirsig
Nashville
Perry-Beral
Je Berger
Mobile
Clayton Perry
Atlanta
Schwartz
Schwarz
Nashville Baseball
Heinie Berger
Perry
Pelty Tests Wood-Legged Pitcher Murphy for Major Leagues
New York reports Barney Pelty mentors Albert G. Murphy known as Wooden Leg Murphy in Western Missouri. Murphy, who pitched for Farmington last season, won 22 games and lost three, and Pelty claims the wooden leg helps his reflexes and speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Barney Pelty
Barney
Albert G. Murphy
Missouri
Murphy
Pelty
Petty
Farmington
Chess Masters to Meet at St. Petersburg Jubilee
The Associated Press reports invitations issued for an international chess tournament in St. Petersburg next year to mark the ten year jubilee of the St. Petersburg Chess Association. Notable players such as Bernstein Blackburne Burn Sapablanca Duras Junsberg Jono E Lasker Maroczy Marshall Schlechter Tarrasch Weiss Winawer and other Russian masters are listed to compete. The event will run through May 10 with four prizes totaling $400 for first place and $250 for third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
St. Petersburg
Ebon
St. Petersburg Chess Association
Bernstein
Blackburne
Burn Sapablanca
Duras
Junsberg
Jono
E. Lasker
Maroczy
Marshall
Enstein
Schlechter
Tarrasch
N, Weiss
Winawer
Male grid schedule near completion at Ven Conn
The report from Ven Conn notes the 18 nine schedule near completion as details remain unclear. Officials emphasize the scale and timing of the grid project amid ongoing review and local planning.
Coombs Plans Long Rest After Illness
John W. Coombs of the Philadelphia Athletics, delayed by illness last season, will spend winter on his West Kennebunk farm and rejoin the club in Philadelphia in June. He will not join spring training, claims improved health, and his doctor expects him to return as a top pitcher next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
John W. Coombs
West Kennebunk
Athletics
Coombs
Chauffeurs flee after accidents in New York and New Jersey
One person was killed and two injured when a car crashed from a bridge into a footpath in upper Central Park. Tessie Fitzgerald of Peekskill died. Frances Lyman of New York and another passenger were lightly hurt. the chauffeur fled. In Seabright, New Jersey, a car struck a stage with seven people, killing Mrs. Richard Rodney and badly injuring the driver. Police pursue the motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Upper Central Park
Tessie Fitzgerald
Peekskill
N. Y
Frances Lyman
Seabright
N. J
Richard Rodney
Oxford Club Rhodes Scholars Row Draws Debate
Sporting notes discuss English college views on whether the Oxford University Athletic Club can bar Rhodes scholars from athletic activity. The piece notes public opinion is split and the recent rulings are unlikely to change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Univerity Athletic Club
Rhodes
Yale data show autumn athletic participation by class
Yale records indicate 1,280 upperclassmen were active this autumn with tennis leading at 145, wrestling 80, golf 68, crew 64, and football 55. About 550 students used the gym and pool, while 478 freshmen trained for eleven teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Washington and Jefferson to honor 1918 football squad
The Washington and Jefferson College football team will be honored for scoring the season's largest total. Gold football watch charms will be awarded to all players who participated in 1918 games, with a special souvenir for Halfback Spiegal who scored 127 of the 346 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Jefferson
Spiegal
Boy shoots sister with unspent rifle on Christmas gift
In Washington Louisiana on December 22 16 year old John Larrabee shot and killed his sister Mrs H L Fleming two months after her wedding. He said he did not know the rifle was loaded when handling the Christmas present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
John Larrabee
H. L. Fleming
Larrabee
The Girl of the Underworld at Lyric Theatre
Amusement notes high interest in the Lyric Theatre presentation of The Girl of the Underworld with matinee and night shows well sold. The advertisement touts the play as a genuine story about vice and its consequences, stressing moral lessons and urging attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl OF the Underworld
LYRIC
Lyric Theatre
New York
Underworld
Lyric presents Norman Hackett in A Double Deceiver
Norman Hackett, popular young actor, appears at Lyric Theatre for matinee and night shows in the O Henry play A Double Deceiver. He is among a select group invited to perform at UC’s Greek Theatre, Hearst gift, open air stadium of redrete with seating over 10 000 and famed natural acoustics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric
Norman Hackett
Lyric Theatre
O. Henry
University of California
William Randolph Hearst
Baseball Claimed Fifteen Victims The Past Season
A Chicago report counts fifteen baseball deaths in 1913 with three from pitched balls in the city. Twelve due to balls hit in the head directly from the hand and three from foul balls. No major league player died. all victims were unskilled players. Names and dates listed from May to August across several states and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
B. Parroto
W. Faught
Cozad
Neb
J. Brunschwitz
Baltimore
F. Greenwald
Holland
N. Y
C. Brown
W. W. Wiggins
Kearney
N. J
P. Smith
Anacostes
Washington
F. C. Whittemore, Jr
New Haven
Conn
J. G. Gillespie
Chattanooga
Tenn
R. H. Black
Charleroi
J. Whetstone
New Orleans
M. Ruth
Jacksonville
Ind
F. W. Reed
Harvey
Ill
M. McCoy
L. Roberts
Philadelphia
Conductor Cal Keeler Dies From Streetcar Injury
Captain Calvin A. Keeler longtime Mobile Montgomery railroad conductor dies after streetcar accident in Mobile. Born 68 years ago, he would have marked 49 years with Louisville and Nashville. Funeral held aboard the train, Magnolia cemetery burial. Survived by niece and two nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin A. Keeler
Mobile and Montgomery
Louisville and Nashville Road
Montgomery
Bis Friends
Louisville and Nashville
Mobile
Magnolia Cemetery
Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama
Mildred Street
Keeler
Captain Keeler
Baptist Church
Clayton-street
Pilgrim Fathers Honored at Old North Church
The 293rd anniversary of the Pilgrims landing was commemorated at the Old North Church in Boston. Rev. Dr. George Hodges of Cambridge described the Pilgrim spirit as the American spirit of individual protest against monopoly in business, politics or religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Old North Church
Salem Street
George Hodges
Cambridge
Aged lyric writer Virginia Vaughn killed by street car
Virginia Vaughn writer of lyrics and poems and translator was killed by a street car on Eighth Avenue yesterday in New York. She was the daughter of John Champion Vaughn, publisher of anti slavery newspapers in Cincinnati and Cleveland. She was 80 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Virginia Vaughn
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Brownings
Eighth Avenue
Miss Vaughn
John Champion Vaughn
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Not uneasy for Steffansson and his ship Karluk
Seattle dispatch notes Steffansson’s friends remain calm despite Karluk’s ice entrapment near Point Barrow. The ship entered a lead and is drifted. Steffansson expected crew and scientists to survive if crushed, and Herschel Island is cited as a likely mail rendezvous and potential route for news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
Vilhjalmar Steffansson
Robert Bartlett
Steffansson
Karluk
Point Barrow
Herschel Island
MacKenzie River
Arctic
Dawson
Canadian Mounted Police
Robinson Fails to Meet Joe Tinker in Indianapolis
Wilbert Robinson, manager of the Brooklyn club, traveled to Indianapolis for a meeting with shortstop Joe Tinker, who did not arrive. Robinson said Tinker had not left Chicago and that Ebbetts would finalize the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert Robinson
Joe Tinker
Indianapolis
Brooklyn
Robinson
Tinker
Chicago
Ebbetts
Fathers and Sons to Compete at Golf Championship
Canadian golfers anticipate an unusual foursome match during the Royal Canadian Golf Association championships in Ottawa next summer. George S. Lyons, amateur champion, challenged any father and son to face him and his 15 year old son, and Palmer and his son have accepted to play in the qualifying rounds during championship week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Royal Canadian Golf Association
Ottawa
Georges. Lyons
Palmer
Yal Canadian Golf Association
Man Hunt For Brutal Burglars In New York
Deputies and citizens comb the countryside of Fort Plain after a brutal home invasion that left John Barrett dead and his daughter Katherine severely injured. The attackers linked to a hidden stash behind a wall panel. Bruce Barrett fled and found the home ablaze, but no suspects yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Plain
N. Y
John Barrett
Here
Katherine
Barrett
Katherine Barrett
Bruce
Alarm in Copperfield as Saloon Influence Cited
Fifty five Copperfield residents appeal to Governor West claiming law and order collapse and saloon control of city government. Letter accuses the mayor of hosting Saturday dances, distributing liquor to minors and habitual drinkers. Governor vows relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Salem
Ore
Copperfield
West
Solvay Aids Labor Party With Educational Fund
Brussels December 22 Ernest Solvay the soda process inventor who has given over 1 million dollars to education and charity has donated 200000 dollars to the labor party as an educational fund for working men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Brussels
Ernest Solvay
Labor Party
English Players Push Rules Changes in Davis Cup
The English Lawn Tennis Association proposes changes to Davis Cup play and a radical service rule at the International Lawn Tennis Federation meeting in March. The plan includes a service return behind the baseline and allowing matches on turf or gritty courts, plus tighter eligibility and referee powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
International Lawn Tennis Federation
English Lawn Tennis Association
England
United States
Cheers of Rooter Help the Track Men
Walter Chris tie, coach of the University of California track team, argues that one quarter of a track athlete’s efficiency comes from cheering crowds. He notes California runners slow when near rival rooters but surge again after passing them due to crowd contagion. He cites psychology and says a thousand voices can unlock reserve strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Walter Christie
University of California
California
International Yacht Contests Reported for 1914 Schedule
Reports from New York indicate two more international competitions may join the 1914 schedule with United States yachtsmen as cup defenders. A Grenada canoe and canoe club challenger from Ontario led by Ralph Britton is expected. A German club may challenge the Sendor cup, with dates possibly set for 1915 instead of 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
United States
Gananoque Motoboat and Canoe Club
Ontario
Ralph Britton
Gravesend Bay
Alterations in Code Over Trophy Donated by American
The article notes that changes to the governing code for an international trophy donated by an American were not proposed before England lost the cup. It emphasizes timing and the donor’s nationality in the governance debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wort
Heine Berger
Bill
Jack Spratt
Berger
Heinie
Fite
Essy
Welch
Jack Coombs
Sporting Notes
C. A. Keeler
St. Joseph and
State Streets
Rian
Garry Herman
Superbas
Arctic Explorer
Oregon
Rooter
Piedmont
America
F. L. Tapia Over Britton
Dauphin Street
S. D. Copeland & Son
ST. Michael Street
Ala
Windsor
Albert E. ‘Olds
J. B. Webster
Government Street
Ee Certie
THE
Mobile Daily Item
Great Canal
Avis
Gwikek
Capveis
Panama and the Canal
Willis J. Abbot
Great Canal Zone
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!