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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
8
A fragmentary voice mocks insults and sayings in a chaotic snippet. The text references a father’s delicatessen store and various phrases about stamps and sticks, with scattered references to Frankforters, Kao, Honda, and Walter Spanner in a disjointed wartime era tone.
Frank Chance, former Cubs manager now with the New York Americans, defends Evers, denounces Murphy as a menace to baseball, and criticizes Murphy’s control over players and team conduct while recounting his own contract safeguards and past conflicts. He predicts strong bidding for Evers and asserts New York’s willingness to pay high salaries.
Maurice McLoughlin, American tennis champion, rejects Anthony Wilding of Australia’s proposal for a single service per point. He argues one-serve rules would reduce his speed and placement and that great players rely on skillful placement and power to control rallies rather than aiming for aces.
An optional Sunday baseball bill surfaced in the Albany legislature. The proposal would legalize Sunday games within specific hours if a local option is approved by voters. The measure seeks to permit limited play and regulate timing.
In the New York Athletic Club indoor games the United States relay team beat Canada in the one mile international race with a 3 26 3 5 time. W F Gordon of Yonkers edged Abel Kiviat by six feet in the Baxter mile at 4 32 4 5. Hannes Kolehmainen won the three mile handicap in 14 27 3 5. Boston defeated New York in the Boston New York one mile relay at 3 29 1 5.
The speaker notes that Dale, a promising pitcher, has signed with the Federals due to Otto Knabe's influence. Dale will play for the Baltimore Federal League team.
Harry Swacina leaves Newark IL to join the Federals. Eddie Collins will coach Columbia College baseball as a regular recruit is sought. Ed Barrow of the IL recuperates at home, Mike Kelly lands two years’ salary amid team sales, Carroll refuses to sign until Burkett raises the ante, Gene Krapp threatens to join the Feds or Pacific Coast League if not paid $400 monthly.
New York manager Connors Chance signals sky's the limit as he bids high for Johnny Evers, a former Cubs star linked to the famed Tinker to Evers to Chance infield. Meanwhile a National Trotting Association congress in New York adopts racing rule changes and elects officers.
Chicago February 12 American League schedule makers announced the coming season with opening games set for Tuesday April 4. Boston New York Chicago and Detroit awarded the openings. Only four conflicting dates with the National League on Sundays in Chicago. earlier conflicts reduced by lifting Sunday ball ban in Detroit and Cleveland. Season ends earlier in the West with October 4 last Sunday games. East ends October 7.
In Los Angeles Arthur Wilson of the New York Nationals hints at a possible switch to the Federal League, without disclosing contract details. In Philadelphia the National League club announced signings of Rixey Gaddy Burns Becker, with plans for more roster moves as spring approaches.
Mobilian Joe Himes has arranged a wrestling match at the Orpheum Theatre on Monday February 23 at 4 PM between 138-pound American champion Ollie Deitz of Magnolia Springs and 145-pound champion Jack Kelly, now in New Orleans. A preliminary features Milton Varnado and Fred Fishthorn.
New York State Athletic Commission adopts boxing rules banning fighter ratings at events and requiring contract documents for commission action. The body considers limiting ten round bouts in a single night at clubs but has not decided on the limit.
Syracuse report from Associated Press notes the death of Johnny Killedaie, renowned featherweight boxing champion, at age listed in early February. Conditions surrounding the death are not specified, but the notice confirms the passing of a prominent sports figure.
Auburn athletic director Thomas Bragg announced a fall game with the Carlisle Indians. The contract was signed and the contest will be played in Atlanta. A tentative date was not made public.
New York reports pressure from National League officials and tempting Federal League offers as Johnny Evers debates whether to stay with organized baseball or accept a deal tied to Charles Murphy. The deposed Chicago manager weighs terms and prospects amid imminent decisions.
The Y M C A Basket Ball League hosts its second series games Thursday at 8 30 p m with Pelicans Emeralds Orioles and Crowns facing off. Lineups include Pelicans Phillips Steber Leonard McGraw Judd Moore Metinger and Emeralds Cunningham Midget Pittard Ollinger Blow Giblin Beaumhauer. Crowns Crawford Goodloe Finkborner Doyal Brew Baker Williams. Attendance is free and open to the public.
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