Billy Smith Previews Crackers Strong 1914 Lineup
Special to The Item Janta Ga February 23. Billy Smith projects a potent Crackers batting order for 1914 with McConnell Welch Flanagan and Price as left handed options. The lineup anticipates six lefties early in the season and features Eible and Bisland in key slots. Pitching staff includes Dent Price Kissinger and Chapman in a battle to sort five top arms.
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Velnce
Aers
Ers
Long
Nashville
Eijble
Bisland
Wallép Smith
Eible
Jennings
Chapman
Federals
Atlanta
Mardi Gras Race Draws Twenty Two Entrants
Twenty two entrants have registered for the annual Mardi Gras long distance race hosted by the YMCA and police. The event starts at 3 30 pm Monday at Government and Conception streets, concludes at the YMCA, with a Marine detail directing spectators. Notable entrants include R H Gaines W Moore A Schmidt and several others. The top scoring team wins the Mardi Gras cup and ten individual prizes are awarded to the first ten finishers a silver cup for the winner a bronze for the second and silver medals for the next three others prizes.
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W. Schock
B. Phillips
S. Partridge
Hurler Joe Wood Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Boston Red Sox pitcher Joe Wood underwent an appendicitis operation at his home in Win Lakes Pennsylvania. The procedure was successful and his condition improved toward recovery. Earlier Saturday night his condition was serious enough to summon Gert and Skinner of Port Erie to reach him.
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New York
Parker's Glen
Joe
Massachusetts
Pels Spoil Naps In Season Opener
New Orleans edged a Cleveland American League battery squad 2 to 1 in the first practice game of the season. Manager Birmingham ordered Cullop Bassler Hagerman Bowman and Cullamore to report at the Athletic Ga training camp.
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Birmingham
Cleveland
Cullop
Baasler
Hagerman
Bowman
Cullamore
Atheny
Chicagoans Plan Bid for Cubs Ownership After Evers Hire
Chicago investors led by Thompson announce a bid to purchase control of the Cubs after Johnny Evers is dismissed as manager. Murphy indicates the team is not for sale but reports Taft has paid over a half million dollars for his Cubs stock. A meeting of new directors is expected to follow.
Grandest Woman Of Them All And Carding of a Hidden Ball Trick
A 1895 Auburn Vanderbilt mud game introduced the hidden ball under a jersey trick. Charles A. Comiskey, owner of the Chicago White Sox, is highlighted as a popular baseball magnate, improving health, and hosting the world tour with the New York Giants.
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Associated Press
New York
South
Glenn Warner
Carlisle
Auburn
Vanderbilt
Charles A. Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
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Comiskey
France
Giants
Official Shifting Of Drafted Players
John H. Farrell announces 1914 season changes in drafted players. Claims withdrawn under waiver include Thompson from Durham by Philadelphia and other drafts involving Brooklyn, Chattanooga, and New Orleans. Players returned or claimed by multiple clubs include Wilie, Bisland, Kraft, Brenningen, Messenger, Thompson, Holmes.
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Associated Press
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N. Y
John H. Farrell
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
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New Orleans
Brooklyn
Chattanooga
Thompson
Durham
Philadelphia
Wilie
Beaumont
Toledo
Bisland
Atlanta
Kraft
Brenningen
Petersburg
Portland
Messenger
Birmingham
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Holmes
Morristown
Wells and Blake to Meet Week From Today
New York reports strong English boxing interest ahead of the one week from today bout between Bombardier Wells and Bandsmen Blake. Wells’ status is in doubt while Blake has risen rapidly, viewed as England’s real hope. The fight centers on a weight gap with Blake as a middleweight lacking the appeal to be ranked a heavy. Wagering runs even.
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New York
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England
Hoppe and Sutton Open Three Night 17.2 Billiards Match
Willie Hoppe of New York and George Sutton of Chicago begin a three night 1500 point 17.2 balk line match in Chicago tonight. They play 500 points per night with stakes totaling $2000. Referee is Charles F. Conklin.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Willie Hoppe
New York
George Sutton
Charles F. Conklin
Frank Chance's Yanks Will Invade Texas
New York baseball plans include assembling the American League club at a Texas training camp. A vanguard leaves Thursday for Houston with Arthur Irwin Mike Bergen and trainer Charles Barrett guiding the party. Others from Cincinnati will join in, including Peckinpaugh Gilhooley and Walter Hutchinson, with several players projected to travel directly from home. Frank Chance will arrive in Houston Sunday morning March 1 to receive the squad.
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Gossett
Rogers
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Brown
Sullivan
Walter Hutchinson
Frank Chance
Cub
Jack Taylor
Nelsonville
Ohio
Holden
Georgia
Hartzell
Cooper
Cook
Pieh
Burr
Williams College
Hot Springs
Tom Daly
Breakfast and Supper Hours at The Know Club
The Know Club offers breakfast from 6 30 to 10 00 a m and a combination supper from 5 30 to 7 00 p m A la carte available all day This short menu note lists dining times and service style for members and guests.
Colleges Preparing To Improve Stadiums For Coming Season
Yale faces a funding squeeze delaying The Bowl completion ahead of the Yale Harvard football game. A 100000 dollar fundraising push aims to finish the stadium and equipment in time for next fall. Other campuses like Syracuse Cornell and Pennsylvania outline large bri ck and concrete structures and new fields with multi district costs.
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Associated Press
New York
Yale
Harvard
Syracuse University
United States
Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
Cornell
King of All Laxatives Claim From Dr King Pills
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York proclaims Dr King’s New Life Pills the king of all laxatives. He says they bless his family and he keeps a box at home. Price 25 cents. Obtainable at druggists or by mail from H E Bucklen Company Philadelphia or St Louis.
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Paul Mathulka
Buffalo
N. Y
H. E. Bucklen & Co
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St. Louis
Millionaire Murphy Exits Chicago Cubs After Sold Interest
Charles W. Murphy recalls starting baseball with a shoe string and selling control of the Chicago National League club. He notes the Cubs’ value exceeds a million dollars, withholding exact figures but calling the price substantial and the move freeing.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Charles W. Murphy
Major Leaguers Open Up Practice Season In the South
Major league clubs begin spring exhibition play across southern training grounds. Interleague games and series include Chicago Nationals Brooklyn Nationals Philadelphia Americans St Louis Americans New York Americans Philadelphia Nationals Cincinnati Washington and more with early matchups in Tampa St Petersburg Jacksonville and Cleveland.
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Chicago Nationals
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St. Louis
Sonville
Washington Americans
Philadelphia Nationals
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D.C
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Washington, D. C
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City Bank Barber Shop Ad Opens On Fourth Floor
Advertisement for the City Bank Barber Shop on the fourth floor lists razors combs brushes and shaving mugs sterilized before use for every customer. Clean sterilized hot presses on each customer. O Hicks proprietor with Laura Adams manicurist.
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