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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1914
Page
8
A fragment from a newspaper page shows a character nicknamed Pinn ey from Belo in Spokane involved in a comic exchange. The readable text hints at a light heated dispute or remark, with an amused reaction described as a laugh like a hen.
Organized baseball declares war on the Federal League led by the national commission and the Baseball Fraternity. A provision against violations of contracts and the reserve clause threatens suspensions up to five years for players who switch leagues. The move retroactive targets stars like Tinker Brown Knabe, unless they report to clubs before April play begins.
The advance guard of the New York Americans began a southward training trip but stalled after pitchers McHale and Keating left New York for Hot Springs. They will be joined there by Caldwell Schulz Criss‑da Rose and catchers Reynolds and Gossett. Coach Tommy could not start due to his son’s illness.
Inside and outside NL meetings quoted on Johnny Evers and his Chicago Cubs future. Evers vows not to let Charley Murphy profit and seeks his two Chicago contracts. Tinker signals possible Federal League move if Chicago contract not binding. Federal officials Gilmore and others back the trend and plan to travel to Chicago.
CHICAGO Feb 13 Brady will be trainer for the Chicago Club of the Federal League this season. He previously served as trainer for Columbus of the American Association. James Murphy, Chicago Federals grounds keeper, is in Shreveport preparing for the opening train period March 8. St Louis Federals reportedly will train at Monroe Louisiana with games arranged between Chicago and St Louis.
The national indoor championship opened in New York as 83 entrants dwindled to 29 after rapid rounds. Austria’s Baron Wulterstoff and Dr Munkus along with Englishman E H Doeg were eliminated while Counts Otto and Alexander Salm and George Aranyi of France advanced. Touchard defeated Walter Hazard as W C Grant won two matches. Several Pennsylvania and Western players defaulted.
Emeralds defeated the Crowns 40 to 28 while the Orioles beat the Pelicans 32 to 20 in two well played games at the YMCA gym Thursday night. Officials were Moore timer Carlin scorer and Marriott referee. Next Thursday the Pelicans meet the Crowns and the Emeralds face the Orioles.
Catcher Tom Clark signs a one year deal with the Cincinnati Reds. Clyde Engle of the Boston Americans reportedly joins the Federal Leaguers after signing with his former club. Johnny Lavan, shortstop for the Philadelphia Americans, is purchased by the St. Louis Americans where he played last season. Birmingham report notes Manager Molesworth and Bertie Grimes from Chattanooga dispute a waiver.
A garbled prompt requests locating a genuine full name linked to FASB BADMO QUININE. The text urges identification of a complete proper name amid unclear wording and possible code words.
Reports from Pittsburgh say the slugger and shortstop Wagner has not signed his 1914 contract yet. Baseball writers joke about spring dope but expect Wagner to be in left field, hitting around .300 as opposing pitchers challenge him.
New York February 13 Charles W Murphy president of the Cubs denied any plan to retire from professional baseball or to be forced out of the National League He said he intends to stay in the game and run the club his way He noted fans mock him to boost attendance and ensure the ballpark remains full while he profits from the notoriety.
New York February 13 Charles H Lora floor walker at a Sixth Avenue department store collapsed fainting and fell head first into a display case breaking glass. He died from his injuries after bleeding from his throat and neck.
Reported telegraphic offer to pur chase control of the Cubs from Charles W Murphy by Chicago figures James A Pugh William Hale Thompson and Charles A Mc Culloch drives talk of a new league. Possible collaboration among NL owners with three Federal clubs to form United States or Constitutional League hinges on New York club stance.
Federal scare at Montgomery prompts brief report as authorities respond to unusual events in February. Officials urge calm while describing limited details and ongoing investigations.
In Montgomery the Federal league scare reaches the Billikens as Bernie Faunce threatens to quit over lack of contract and car tickets. Manager Gilks persuades him to stay in the press box but without ticket privileges, while concerns about the season linger.
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