Weeghman Reports Federals Ready in New York
James A. Gil, president of the Federal League, said in New York that the circuit is well fixed for expansion. At a meeting in Chicago a New York millionaire reportedly pledged a $100000 guarantee for a New York club. Weeghman also said Knabe signed to damage Baltimore and Miller, who went to St. Louis for Pittsburgh, would manage the Pittsburgh club.
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Higago
James A. Gila
Federal League
New York
Charles Ihmat
Chicago
Feral League
Weeghman
W. York
Knabe
Baltimore
Phn Miller
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Peronto
New York Policeman Sentenced for Perjury
John J. Hartigan, a New York policeman and clerk in Inspector Dennis Sweeney’s office, must serve up to three years and six months in prison for perjury. He admitted taking bribe money intended for Captain John Walsh related to a suspect, while Walsh is deceased and Sweeney serves time on Blackwell’s Island.
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N. Y
John J.rtigan
New York
State Court of Appeals
Hartigan
Ofice
Dennis Sweeney
John Walsh
Eugene Fox
Walsh
Fox
Kartigan
Deed
Sweeney
Blackwell's Island
Tampa commuters to use hydro-aeroplanes
Tampa Florida December 31 Aeroboat 10n to begin on Somn ersburg January 1 three hydro aeroplanes to be operated by a private corporation towns twenty two miles apart separated by two bays schedule about a mile per minute company claims enough customers to keep boats busy
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Tampa
Fla
Somnersburg
Domestic Trouble Triggers Double Tragedy in Tennessee
In Tennessee yesterday Cole Ard, 30, a blacksmith, shot his wife Hoa Ward, 22, then killed himself. The Associated Press reports the tragedy stemmed from domestic troubles.
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Tenn
Coleard
Hoa Ward
Associated Press
Ehler Explains Football Deaths and Rule Enforcement
Professor George W. Ehler of the University of Wisconsin reports four college player deaths last season, with only one directly due to football injuries. He cites cases at Gettysburg, St Ambrose, Hamline, and Norwich, urging stricter enforcement of rough tackle penalties to prevent accidents.
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Associated Press
New York
National Collegiate Association
George W. Ehler
University of Wisconsin
Homer H. Wray
Gettysburg
Edw. Morrissey
St. Ambrose Collegiate Academy
Davenport
Hhler
Jury Discharges in Hans Schmidt Murder Trial
After 36 hours of deliberation the jury could not agree on Hans Schmidt's guilt for the Anna Aumuller murder and was discharged. Judge Foster ordered Schmidt remanded to the Tombs. Two jurors believed Schmidt insane at the time of the killing amid a trial that featured alienists for both sides.
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Associated Press
New York
Hans Schmidt
St. Joseph’s Church
Anna Aumuller
Foster
Foreman Ottinger
Schmidt
Hudson River
Constipation Notice Keeps Readers Clued In
A fragmented item discusses constipation and related health concerns, noting symptoms and potential relief strategies. The readable portions reference bodily discomfort and the idea of seeking treatment or guidance.
McGraw Said Tired Of Him and Plans Trade
McGraw reportedly tired of a player and intends to make a trade. The report notes friction within the team and imminent personnel moves.
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McGraw
Giants face trade as first sacker may move
Baseball notes say the Giants look to trade their first sacker as McGraw tires of Fred’s errors. Merkle shines yet misplays in key moments while Snodgrass is set to start at first base when the 1914 season opens.
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Giants
McGraw
Fred
Merkle
Snodgrass
Baseball Notes Span the 1914 Season And Beyond
A crowded roundup covers player moves for 1914 including C Webb's return, Joe Tinker pursuit, and Orval Overall's planned switch to the Pacific Coast League. It notes Silk O Loughlin’s obituaries rumors, Charlie Frank in the Southern League, King Cole’s hitting, and pitchers like Powell and Rieger. Also mentions Branch Rickey attitudes, Cuban pitchers, Red Sox signings, Reds infield ages, and Braves exhibition plans before March.
Left Handed Polo Players Could be Barred
New York December 31 A proposed Polo Association rule at February meeting could bar left handed players from open events The move would affect 21 prominent players including Bradley Martin Jr Craig Wadsworth and J Watson Webb England has similar rule since 1907 Objection centers on perceived advantage not danger and passage could cause some players to quit the game
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Associated Press
New York
The
Polo Association
Bradley Martin Jr
Craig Wadsworth
J. Watson Webb
England
Alabama Favors Locklin for Mobile Collector Post
Alabama congressional delegation backs Lawrence Locklin of Monroe County for the collector ship at Mobile while Treasury head McAdoo signals Mississippi as the likely recipient. Arrington of Birmingham and others contested Locklin, but Senate support coalesced behind Locklin despite Alabama ports’ smaller customs yields.
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Mobile
Alabama
Lawrence
Locklin
Monroe County
W. H. Arrington
Birmingham
Arrington
Bankhead
Underwood
Blackmon
Abercrombie
Burnett
Taylor
Pdts
Not Beyond Help at 37 Kidney Trouble and Foley Pills
Mrs Mary A Dean of Taunton Massachusetts reports kidney and bladder trouble with sleep disturbance stiffness and rheumatic pains after passing her 87th birthday she credits Foley Kidney Pills as beneficial for her condition Elderly people may take Foley Kidney Pills as a tonic and strengthener with no harmful drugs Van Antwerp Drug Corporation adv x
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Mary A. Dean
Walnut St
Taunton
Mass
Foley Kidney
van Antwerp Drug Corporation
Adv-X
New Year Gift Cuts Golf Ball Prices Nationwide
New York reports a USGA statement after a meeting with a major maker confirming a price cut for golf balls. Retail price drops from 9 to 7.50 dollars per dozen, following earlier cuts in England. Robert C. Watson, USGA president, announced the news.
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Associated Press
New York
America
England
Robert C. Watson
United States Golf Association
Evers and Merkle Pennant Play Remembered by Cubs
A Chicago Cubs anecdote recalls Tinker To Evers To Chance era grit. Fred Merkle overran second base chasing a pennant clincher. Joe Evers covered second and secured a force out, enabling the Cubs to clinch the title.
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Cubs
Theubs
New York
Fred Merkle
Merkle
Evers
Campire
Opposition Will Help Says Ban Johnson
B. B. Johnson of the American League predicts the Federal League challenge will benefit players owners and spectators. He says outside opposition could straighten salaries set a standard and force a stronger baseball system, noting the American League will withstand any shift. Johnson also questions loyalty of roster members to an outlaw league.
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Chicago
B. B. Johnson
National Baseball Commission
Johnson
American League
First Cotton for Far East Line Reaches Mobile
The first shipment of cotton destined for the Atlantic Gulf and Far East line arrived in Mobile from Memphis. It consists of 200 bales as part of a 2 000 bale total and will be loaded onto the steamer Bechuana, due January 6, for Japan and the Far East via the Suez Canal.
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Bechuana
Mobile
Memphis
Herzog Lands Backstop in Cincinnati Signing
Cincinnati manager Herzog wired president August Herrmann that he signed college catcher Frank Melien from St. John’s College team. The move adds a backstop for the National League club.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Manager Herzog
National League
Wired
August Herrmann
Frank Melien
St. John’s
Birmingham to Have Another Field Battery
Adjutant General Joseph B Scully has authorized Maj L S Dorrance to organize a second battery of field artillery at Birmingham. Second Lieutenant A Vaughan Gregory of Birmingham is designated to take temporary charge. The new battery will give Alabama a full battalion of field artillery with two batteries in Birmingham and one in Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Ala
Joseph B.scully
L.S. Dorrance
Birmingham
A. Vaughan Gregory
Alabama
College Men Cant Play Any Game For The Filthy Lucre
A discussion on whether college men may accept pay to play baseball in summer leagues. Proposals ranged from expelling paid players from college teams to allowing pro status in one sport and amateur status in another. Suggestions included a one year residence rule and a three year limit to curb professional recruitment and a scholarship basis to bar professional athletes.
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Harry L. Will
University of Minnesota
George Huff Ae
Dr. Young
Cornell Univers
Sigma Epsilon Fraternity Adopts Officers in Columbus
Birmingham men honored at Columbus Georgia as Alma Epsilon Fraternity Epsilon vice president Jake A Cabannis Birmingham secretary treasurer L B Haley Birmingham were elected to new posts after adjournment of its biennial meeting held last night.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Sig
Alma Epsilon Fraternity
Epsilon Vince
C.C. Thomas
Jake A. Cabannis
Birmingham
Ala
L. B. Haley
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Southern League
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Jack Powell
Louisville
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Walter Johnson
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