Rowland Extols Speed as White Sox New Theory of Victory
Clarence Rowland, new Chicago White Sox manager, promotes speed as key to pennant contention. He argues teams that steal bases gain advantage though cites mixed historical results. He emphasizes every player running hard at all times and the need for team spirit to back his approach.
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Boston Reds
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Chicago Cubs
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Gunboat Smith Stops Chick Carsey in Third Round
California heavyweight Gunboat Smith dominated Chick Carsey of Philadelphia, outboxing him so clearly the referee stopped the bout in the third round in New York last night.
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Associated Press
New York
Gunboat Smith
California
Chick Carsey
Philadelphia
Junior Indoor Championships Feature Two Mile and 600 Yard Events
Tonight in Brooklyn the Junior Indoor Championships of America will showcase top athletes. Prominent entrants include Paul La Funa of Philadelphia Harold Weeks of Boston A J Fogel and Pat Flynn of the Irish American Athletic Club among the two mile starters. The meet also features spring races and a 600 yard run promising high class competition.
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New York
America
Brooklyn
Paul la Funa
Philadelphia
Harold Weeks
Boston
A. J. Fogel
Pat Flynn
Fromme Signs Giant Contract Amid New York Deal
The New York National League club confirmed the signed contract of pitcher Arthur Fromme, a veteran. Only Giant regular left unsigned is catcher Larry McLean, as of December 29.
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Fromme
GIANT
Associated Press
New York
Arthur Fromme
Larry McLean
Pites Cured in 6 to 14 Days Druggiers
A dated medical advertisement promotes PAZO OINTMENT claiming cures for itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days. It guarantees a refund of money if the ointment fails and notes first application relief at a cost of 5 cents.
Frenchwoman Jodays Bravely Endures German Shells in Soissons
A letter from a Frenchwoman in Soissons describes three months of continuous bombardment and ruins as German forces fortify quarries north of the city. She recalls shattered homes, cold weather, and the fear of shrapnel while Germans raid and evacuate the area, taking movable goods and billeting residents.
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Marne
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Germany
Braves Ball Park To Break Cost Records In Boston
Boston National grounds in Allston will be the largest in size and seating capacity and cost more than any baseball plant yet constructed. It will seat 40282 with a one story grand stand designed for a second deck. Center field will be 600 feet from home plate and 460 feet from the grandstand. The field will be sun glare free and sunk fifteen feet below street level. Walpole street grounds have been sold to a trust company. No action on players for Sherwood Magee. Gaffney to discuss with Stallings at his Georgia plantation next Sunday.
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Boston National Grounds
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James E. Gaffney
Gaffney
Philadelphia Nationals
Sherwood Magee
Stallings
Georgia
Pelicans Swap Lindsay for Murphy from Oakland
New Orleans announces the trade of Third Baseman Lindsay to Oakland for Robbie Murphy a utility player from the Pacific Coast League Murphy showed a .305 batting average and .944 fielding in 53 games in 1914. The move comes as the Pelicans prepare for their annual meeting and a board decision by president Heinemann.
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Pelicans
Heinemann
Lindsay
Robbie Murphy
Dobbs
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Murphy
Destruction Across France as War Rages On
An eyewitness describes widespread looting and bombardment, noting farms, mills, furniture, and livestock seized while villages such as Crony Cuffies Vailly are razed. Civilians fear a long siege as harsh weather compounds suffering and French houses shake with ongoing bombardment.
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Cuffies
Vailly
Hanlon Reflects on Fed Venture and Baltimore Loss
Ned Hanlon expresses disappointment over joining the Federal league venture in Baltimore. He has not confirmed selling his stake, remains a loyal Baltimore citizen, and regrets the move as Baltimore loses in the International League without a better offer.
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Ned Hanlon
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Hanlon
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National League
New York
Coombs May Join Champion Braves From Athletics
Jack Coombs, former Athletics star pitcher, released by Connie Mack, may pitch for the champion Boston Braves soon. With the Braves not waiving on the Maine farmer, Coombs likely joins Stallings next season. He prefers Boston for proximity to his Kennebunk Maine home.
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Dwellings For Rent With Electric Lights And Conveniences
Rentals listed with prices and addresses detailing rooms, baths, and modern amenities. Properties include 938 Government St hall large parlor dining room butler’s pantry kitchen store room downstairs, upstairs rooms, 275 S. St Louis, 2 E. Jackson St downstairs and upstairs rooms kitchen dining room and five bedrooms, W S Stocking 8 Monroe St new bungalow with electric lights gas porcelain tub and yard.
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Schwartz Overhauls Roster as Nashville Plans 1915 Pennant Challenge
Nashville manager Bill Schwartz drives a house cleaning to form a 1915 pennant contender. He adds outfielder McCabe from Racine and seeks speed and defense, aiming to field hit and run teams. Dolly Stark at short and Gene Paulette at first are secure, while outfield is unsettled and pitching will be rebuilt with Kroh and Berger likely safe. Street and Smith will handle catching.
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McCabe
Racine
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Gene Paulette
Kroh
Berger
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Smith
Charles Schimpf Restaurant Oyster Stand Ad
Advertisement for Charles Schimpf Restaurant at 3 5 7 North Royal selling fresh opened plant oysters by the dozen at 25 cents per half dozen 20 cents per dozen and 10 cents for half dozen with toasted and raw options.
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North Royal
DeBrières Cafe Promotes Noon Lunches at Royal Street
The cafe at 12 South Royal Street advertises a business lunch from noon to 2 30 PM with quick service and top market fare. It touts DeBriere's Famous coffee as the best in the city and claims the cafe offers the best eatery value in town.
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Pat Byrnes
N. Royal Street
DeBriere
South Royal ST
No More Ping-Pong Soldiers for New York He Declares
Maj. Gen. Johnny O Ryan, commander in New York, denounces ping-pong soldiers and calls for a militia built on rugged engineering work. He insists on strong athletic men who enjoy camping, urging state engineers to gain peace time earth familiarity and paving the way for Army engineers to train on real grounds rather than polished floors.
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