Managers outline hopes for 1914 baseball season
Washington figures to field largely the same lineup with many potential pitchers. Managers expect Shanks Milan and Moeller as gardeners, Gandil Morgan McBride Foster infielders, and Walter Johnson as the seasoned pitcher. The squad includes Boehling Engel Gallia Cashion and a pool of recruits while optically aiming for a top finish aided by luck.
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Shanks
Milan
Moeller
Gandil
Morgan
McBride
Foster
Ainsmith
Henry
Williams
Walter Johnson
Boehling
Engel
Gallia
Cashion
Harper
Bentley
Ayres
Musser
Schwartz
Mumford
Holland and Smith
Atlanta
Acosta
Cubah
Meusel
Paul Smith
Otto Nye
Pets Defeat Tigers in New Orleans Game
In Orleans on March 16 the New Orleans horn League team defeated the Detroit Americans by a score of 4 to 1. Ty Cobb, in his first appearance of the season, struck out at his first at bat but doubled in his second at bat, later stealing home. Cochran hit two doubles and a single in the game.
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Orleans
Je ‘Walker
Orlie Weaver
New Orleans
Detroit Americans
Ty Cobb
Cochran
R.H. EB. i Sale
Mains
Baker
Gibson
Weaver
Higgins
Cobb says no chance he will join Federals
Tyrus Cobb, outfielder for the Americans, denied reports of a Federal offer and said he would stay with Detroit for the season. He indicated he refused one proposition and would train at Gulfport this week, with Sam Crawford also expected to report.
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Orleans
Tyrusib
Americans
Cobb
Detroit
Gulfport
Inn
Sam Crawford
Elder
Finn Signs Pitcher From American Association
In Memphis Tennessee on March 16 an important move occurred as Finn manager of the local league team announced the acquisition of pitcher Kimball. Kimball had been with Indianapolis and other clubs of the American Association, while Bemis the catcher who played with the Toronto team reported the news.
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Ated Press
Mphis
Tenn
Finn
Kimball
Indianapolis
Asso- Bemis
Toronto
Athletics and Cubs Open in Jacksonville
Philadelphia team opens in Jacksonville with J Franklin listed as baseman. roster updates indicate ex-arrival expected tonight.
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Thletics
CUBS
Jacksonville
Philadelphia
Will
Athletic
Tepe Arrives for a Trial
Former Evansville star Tepe arrives for a trial with Mobile, whom the mogul believes will be a valuable player this season.
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Tepe
Evansville
Yankees Edge Houston in Tight Texas Roundup
The New York American regulars defeated the Houston club 2 to 1 in a close fast game at Houston Texas March 16. Keating and Schuls pitched well for the Yankees in a hard fought contest.
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Houston
Texas
New York American
Ray Keating
Schuls
Yankees
Eas Ced
Sreneye Be Tok
Cobb Begins Season With Weighted Shoes to Boost Speed
Ty Cobb predicts record summer in the American League while training in winter with leaden shoe weights. He compares post weightless runs to chained lightning and notes practice in New Orleans before Detroit faces Mobile, with Pur Cavet likely pitching Sunday.
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George Stallings
Boston Nationals
Cobb
New Orleans
Detroit
Mobile
Gilmore Targets Killifer In Federal League Court Action
James A. Gilmore, president of the Federal League, says a permanent injunction will bar William Killifer from playing for any club but the Chicago Federal League team. He plans similar suits to force pitchers Blanding and Kahler of the Cleveland American League club to report to the Federal League, after Killifer repudiated a Federal League contract and joined the Philadelphia National League club training in the South.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William Killifer
Chicago Federal League
United States
Grand Rapids
Mich
James A. Gilmore
Federal League
Killifer
Gilmore
Blanding
Kahler
Philadelphia
South
Spring Hill Defeats Barney-Cavanagh Team 5 to 0
Spring Hill Jesuit College outplayed the Barney-Cavanagh squad 5 to 0 on the college diamond. Pitcher Bienvenu starred for Spring Hill with nine strikeouts as Imahorn matched him with strong work. Johnson and Finkbohner led the Cavanagh defense, while Solis and Gomez contributed key plays for the Hillians.
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Spring Hill Jesuit College
Barney-Cavanagh
College
Bienvenu
Spring Hill
Touart
Ducote
Potter
Morero
Imahorn
Hillians
Cavanagh
Johnson
Finkbohner
Toppers
Solis
Gomez
B.cavanagh
Tip-Tops Lose to Honey Boys in Close Park Game
At Benedict's park on Sunday morning two bakery teams named the Honey Boys and the Tip-Tops staged a tight 15 to 14 contest. Gordon Smith of Smith's Bakery played third base for the winners and also starred with his crab bing while umpire Harry Crawford showed talent. His backers urge President Kavanaugh to place him on an extra list for Monroe Park appearances.
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Gordon Smith
Honey Boys
Benedict's Park
Smith’s Bakery
Harry Crawford
Crawford
Kavanaugh
Monroe Park
Creams Win Easy Game From Lewis 66 in Front of Large Crowd
The Cream of Kentucky defeated the Lewis 66 team 13 to 6 Sunday afternoon at Kling's diamond. Courtney pitched well allowing six hits while Schenker gave up fourteen. Featured players included Catimsand McGraw Catametil Wilson and Smith with notable base running by Wiladm McGraw and Im sand.
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Cream of Kentucky
Lewis
van Kling
Diamond
Courtney
Schenker
McGraw
Catametil
Wilson
Smith
Pe Wiladm
Thirteen Gulls Report to Manager Lord for Baseball Camp
Thirteen players signed by Manager Lord reported at Monroe Park diamond for a two hour morning workout. Roster includes Brown and Berger as catchers and notable signees Miller, Clayton Perry, Willie Robertson, George Tepe, and Dobard infielders or outfielders. Robertson led the group from the terminal and explained local historic points as the team prepared for the week. Dobard, a New Orleans semi pro, was recently signed and is expected on Monday afternoon.
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Monroe Park Diamond
Lord
Brown
Berger
Miller
Duluth
Finn
Clayton Perry
Nashville
George Tepe
Evansville
Mobile
Ohio
Bienville Hotel
Robertson
St. Joseph Street
Terminal Station
Jimmy Clark
Baltimore
Dobard
New Orleans
Johnny Dobbs
Baseball in France Seen Rising in Popularity
New York March 16 Baseball has been taken up in France with great enthusiasm and should become a popular sport, says W H Burgess president of the Vesinet France Baseball club who arrived here recently. He added that 3 000 French enthusiasts witnessed a Dieppe game between Vesinet and the home team and noted the French players had adopted lighter garb resembling American track runners.
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New York
France
W. H. Burgess
Vesinet
Dieppe
Burgess
Sutton Prepares For 18.1 Balk Line Title Defense
New York March 16 George Sutton began practice here to challenge Willie Hoppe for the 18.1 balk line billiard championship. Sutton and Hoppe are set to meet Friday night in a title match that could renew a long rivalry.
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Associated Press
New York
George Sutton
Willie Hoppe
Sutton
Hoppe
Pittsburg
Oran Moringstar
Onan
High financiers split from time to time
A brief remark notes that even top financiers experience occasional splits or breakaways, illustrating volatility in financial leadership and market confidence.
St Paul Defeats Memphis 6 to 2 in Interleague Play
In Memphis on March 16, St Paul, an American Association team, bunched hits in the eighth inning to pull away and beat Memphis of the Southern League 6 to 2. The hometown nine managed a pair of runs but could not overcome the late surge.
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Memphis
Tenn
St. Paul American Association
Giants Defeat Dallas Team 8 to 5 in Texas
In Dallas Texas on March 16 the New York Giants edged a Dallas Texas League club 8 to 5. A loose fielding game produced most scoring via misplays though several players like Ericksen Duvenick Basham Demaree Schauer and McLean contributed to the offense. The writeup notes a surprising midlife reference amid otherwise sports coverage.
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Dallas
Texas
New York Giants
R. H.E. Tela
Ric
New York
Lac
Erickesen
Duvenick
Basham
Demaree
Schauer
McLean
Figures on New Men For the Auburn Team
Auburn coach Dona hue assesses new players from the freshman and sophomore classes to bolster next year’s varsity. Robinson at center, Sample at right tackle, Campbell and Beholf as interior linemen, Monk at end, with Kissee Noble at quarterback and Lindsey at fullback, Desprez and Kohless in backfield.
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Auburn
Donahue
Robinson
Scrubs
Samford
Frickle
Campbell
Sample
Beholf
Virginia
Monk
Lindsey
Desprez
Kohless
St. Louis Federals Defeat Chicago in Exhibition Game
In Shreveport on March 16 the St. Louis Federals hit better in key moments and won an exhibition game against the Chicago Federals. Players Willett Cooper and Chapman, Seaton, Lange, Fiske and Wilson contributed for St. Louis as the teams competed for an interesting matchup.
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Associated Press
Shreveport
St. Louis Federals
Chicago Federals
R. Hge
Pincus Lece Cence
Sim Crn
Slaw Willett
Cooper and Chapman
Seaton
Lange
Fiske
Wilson
City Bank Barber Shop Ad Claims Sterilized Tools
Barber shop on the fourth floor offers sterilized razors combs brushes and shaving mugs for every customer. Proprietor Hicks and manicurist Miss Irma Adams advertise clean hot dates up on each client page.
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City Bank
Bel
Eac
Hicks
Irura Adams
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