Wrestling Tonight Promises Whirlwind Mobile Bout
Donnelly of Canada weighing 215 pounds and Beal at 205 headline Wednesday night at the Lyric. Both men boast fast mat tactics and long experience, with Beal once training Frank Gotch and later with Mahomet the Terrible Turk. Fans expect a hard fought contest from coast to coast as the show opens at 8 30 with preliminaries preceding the main bout.
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Chicago
Purdue Seeks Final Disposition Of Baseball Case
The Chicago club telegramged Purdue’s agent to meet in Hot Springs and discuss his bus contract after a league official informed him Chicago had secured his hv and would take him to Tampa. Purdue said he would go to Hot Springs to await the final disposition from the league president.
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Oscar champion at international meet near Christiania
Global events report Oscar winning the 1,500 and 5,000 metres while Mathiesen posted marks in the 500 metres and 10,000 metres at the meet near Christiania. A Russian won the 10,000 metres as well.
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Brooklyn Federals May Hire Jake Stahl To Lead Ball Club
New York reports R B Ward owner of the Brooklyn Federal club is negotiating with Jake Stahl former Red Sox manager to lead the team this season. Federal League officials say Stahl would return if offered sufficient pay and Washington Park is expected to be ready for opening day.
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Chicago Majors Open Spring Training Trips Begin
Chicago Cubs and White Sox depart for spring training with Henry O'Day taking command of the Cubs. About a dozen Cubs players travel tonight for Tampa Florida while White Sox players head to Paso Robles California continuing under interim leadership as Comiskey and Callahan tour Europe.
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Europe
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Gleason
Cream of Kentuckys Beat Velvet Beers in Close Contest
The Cream of Kentuckys defeated the Velvet Beers by a tight margin. Wiseman started for the Creams with Courtney opposing on the mound. Wiseman was lifted for King who struggled, while Courtney delivered a strong pitching performance. The game highlighted key moments and standout plays.
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Cleveland Bids for Federal League Franchise
James A. Gilmore president and E. E. Gates secretary of the Federal League conferred with M. F. Bramley who hopes to obtain a Cleveland franchise. The talks were secret and Bramley said they were still flirting with the league while Gilmore declined to discuss Cleveland's chances.
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Other Players Join The Peticans
New Orleans reports catcher Robert Higgins and infielder Barbare joined the club yesterday, bringing the total to thirteen players. Others are expected to arrive today, with Barbare and Lily named as candidates for third base.
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Tigers To Rescue of Sacramento Club
SAN FRANCISCO February 18 Through partial text the Sacramento club Tigers are connected to a rescue effort. The report notes a rescue operation in progress with local authorities involved.
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Schwartz Faces Relentless Pursuit From Federal Offer Rush
Nashville Feb 16 The Vols owner Bill Schwartz faces federal pressure as Joe Tinker of the Chicago Feds makes a bid for center fielder Dave Callahan. Trade rumors swirl around Dell Young and Jud Daley while Pinch McCabe and Al Shaw delay contract papers. The club, short on proven talent, relies on youth including two Red Smiths at catcher and a promising Rogers from Gallatin hoping for faster competition.
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Fort Morgan Beats the Three Martins 15 to 3
Fort Morgan defeated the Three Martins of Mobile at Fort Morgan on Sunday by 15 to 3. The Soldiers exploded for ten runs in the first inning as their pitching and fielding starred, while the Martins finally scored in the fifth. Teams seeking future dates should contact Manager B S Cash at Fort Morgan, Alabama.
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B. Cash
Ala
Americans Capture Six of Eight Points
In Sydney on February 16 the United States team dominated the New South Wales meet winning six of eight championships. George L. Parker won the 100 and 440 yard dashes while Ruric Templeton took the pole vault and 120 yard hurdles. Reginald Caughey claimed the shot put and Jimmy Powers won the mile run.
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New South Wales
George L. Parker
California
Ruric Templeton
Olympic Club
San Francisco
Reginald Caughey
Jimmy Powers
Boston
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Cormack Aids America's Cup Details Planning
Secretary G A Cormack of the New York Yacht Club outlines the vast preparations for the 1914 America's Cup regatta. He notes safety, crowd control, government cooperation, and technical hurdles such as wireless communications and vessel logistics for Shamrock IV and the defender.
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New York Yacht Club
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Daily News
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No horse ever won a race unless his owner entered him
Brief note inviting readers to join the circle contest and be a winner by entering their horse in upcoming competitions, emphasizing owner participation as key to victory.
Murphy Calls Johnson a Disturber Facing No Fear of Him
Chicago Feb. 16 Charles W Murphy president of the Chicago National League club said he had no fear Ban Johnson would act on his plan to break the national agreement. Murphy cited Johnsons enmity over a clause allowing clubs to block outside leagues from near cities. He recounted past attempts to gain Cubs control and said American League presidents understand Johnsons tactics.
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August Herrmann
John E. Bruce
John R. Walsh
Iowa and Maine Tie for First in Rifle Shoot
Results of the fifth week's match in the public high school rifle shooting league show Iowa City high school and Deering high school Portland tied for first in class A with 959 points. In class C Placer county high school Auburn leads Houston high school 923 to 730.
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