Salary limits loom as Dobbs takes Pelicans helm
New Orleans Jan 9 Johnny Dobbs will soon assume charge of the Pelicans and face a tight salary ceiling under the league limit of 3500. He plans to prune the roster, retaining about half the 28 players, with key positions unsettled and waivers on ten players ready.
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Dixie” Walker
Major Leagues Defend Autonomy Against Federal League
New York January 9. President Harry Hempstead of the New York National League Club says no concerted action against the Federal league will be taken and each club should protect its own interests. He notes the Federal league may attract a few major players but remains a minor organization. Sixteen Giants have signed 1914 contracts.
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Associated Press
New York
Harry Hempstead
National Baseball Commission
Cincinnati
Giants
Hempstead
Johnson silent on U S offer for California fight
Paris January 9 Jack Johnson says he has not received any cable offer of money for a fight with Gunboat Smith on the Mexican side in Lower California He is ready to fight if his terms of 30000 are met He plans a Paris bout with Moran in early June guaranteed 85000 by William Astor Chanley and aims to meet Sam Langford late June if the 30000 is forthcoming His arm splints are to be removed Saturday.
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Associated Press
Paris
Jack” Johnson
Smith
Lower
California
Frank Moran
William Astor Chanley
Sam’ Langford
Johnson
Fraternity Committee Pleased With Baseball Gains
The Baseball Players Fraternity committee reports satisfaction with the Cincinnati conference results. Twelve requests granted, three modified, two withdrawn. minor league help limited by opposition from lower-level reps. Signers include John P. Henry Edward M. Reulbach Jacob L. Daubert John B. Miller Ray W. Collings and David L. Fultz.
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Associated Press
New York
Baseball Players’ Fraternity
National Commission
Cincinnati
John P. Henry
Edward M. Reulbach
Jacob L. Daubert
John B. Miller
Ray W. Collings
David L. Fultz
Miller May Jump Classy Backstop League
Miller is regarded as the most promising catcher in the National League and his absence would deal a severe blow to the Brooklyn team.
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Miller
Brooklyn
Baseball Gossip and Managerial Shuffles Across Leagues
A roundup of baseball chatter notes young managers under 30, new recruits like Miles Mains, and potential trades. Reports suggest Steve Evans may move to St Paul, Cincinnati manager Charles Herzog reshapes the club, and Frank Chance orders pitchers to Hot Springs to prep for spring exhibitions.
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Frank Chance
Hot Springs
Federal Block Possible in Pelicans Toledo Trade
Federal authorities may halt the proposed trade between the Pelicans and Toledo clubs as they claim thirty plus American Association players, including Bluhm and Kutina, have been capped. If confirmed, Toledo’s 1914 season plans face a setback with Kutina unlikely to join under current salary limits. Dobbs would need another option for first base if Bluhm departs under the cap.
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Toledo
Dobbs
Kutina
Montgomery
Fultz News Sends Players to Sign Contracts
President David Fultz of the Baseball Players' Fraternity informs members by mail they are free to sign contracts after a conference with the National Commission. He notes only organized baseball players may join, but signing with an outlaw club does not strip good standing.
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Associated Press
New York
David Fultz
Baseball Players’ Fraternity
Cincinnati
National Commission
Fultz
Tyler Prefers Federals If Traded to St Louis
Lowell Mass January 9. George Tyler a left handed pitcher of the Boston Nationals said he had three offers from the Federal league. He would not leave the Nationals but would accept a Federal offer if traded to St Louis.
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Associated Press
Lowell
Mass
George Tyler
Boston Nationals
Federal League
Tyler
Federals
St. Louis
Contracts And Their Legality In Baseball Contracts
Baseball players and managers await a Supreme Court ruling on whether player contracts can be enjoined. The dispute centers on managers rights to terminate contracts without players similar rights. A related oil company case denies early hearing, delaying guidance for the coming season.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Federal Managers Open Raid On Major Leagues
Chicago report says the Federal League begins signing top baseball talent with Joe Tinker leading a tour to contact players from the National and American Leagues. Otto Knabe and M. Brown will follow, with Tinker eyeing Clarence Hendricks as a pitcher of promise in Kansas City. Tinker defended his past conduct after a Cincinnati Club release tied to drinking rules.
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Chicago
Federal League
Joe Tinker
Otto Knabe
Baltimore
M. Brown
St. Louis
Tinker
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