Walter Johnson Explains Jump to Federal League
Walter Johnson explains his move from Washington to the Federal League in a signed Baseball Magazine piece. He discusses signing motives, salary offers, and his preference to play for Washington despite larger Federal offers, plus reflections on the league’s ambition and personal decisions. The article also notes high school basketball teams from West Virginia preparing for state tournament action this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Federal Leagur
Federal League
Washington
Ice
Griftl
Clark Griffith
Fielder Jones
Gilmore
Amy
Miner
Otc
Federals
Buckhannon
Mar
Wesleyan
Wheeling
Elidas
Elkins
Parkera‘burg
Charleston
Walrmont
Weston Buckhannon
Fairview
Sistershike Middlebourne
Davis
Thorn
Selmont
Clarksburg
Wells
Parkersbing
Nesta
Elking
Mapa
Wesleyans
Davis-Hikine
Wheeling “High ‘School
Fairmont High
Fairmont
Piedmont
Joes Point
Twoipals
Hounde
Bristol High School Makes Good Showing
Bristol High School established in 1913 with seven teen enrollment. stood best against Salem Collegians at home. Gymnasium built worth $1,000 with town patron support. The team, led by Spearen Burt Trump and others, planned three more games including Sutton High and Fairmont Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont
Weston
Fairview
Elkins
Wesleyan Athletic Association
Potomac Valley
Keyser
Davis
Lonaconing
Bristol High School
Bristol
Salem Collegians
Salem Independents
Fairmont Normal
Sutton “High School
Sutton High
Enhaal
Berzag Explains Gianus Lost 1916 Flag Tale
The piece credits Hans Lobert as key strength for the Gianus and criticizes Mac for 1916 errors. It argues Lobert could replace fallouts if placed at third and in the outfield, while noting that veterans like Snod and Mura did not improve under pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Lobert
Caries
Mac
Eerie
Rhineland
Maryland
Her
Robertson
Uke Snod- Brass
Mura
Boy's Quintet Surges To Tie Then Fall Short
The B. J. A. C. boys battled from a seven point first half deficit to knot the score at 11 all late. In the final moments, a field foul pushed the Tigers to a 16 11 lead as Boyles Robinson Bailey Sutton and Arnett led the scoring for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
B.J. A.C
Tt. A
B. TA. C
Tikers Lewis
Ea Bowman Sutton
Coffman
Igers Tive
O Boyles
Robinson
Bowling Match at Gore Lanes Pits Noted Western Penn Bowler Match
An interesting duck pin match is set for Gore bowling alleys at 7 20 Monday evening. Shepherd of Braddock Pa and Brakes of Monessen Pa face Bill Carroll of Uniontown and Dresbach or Ingram of this city in a five game total pins event. Brakes and Shepherd rank among western Pennsylvania’s top bowlers and Dresbach and Ingram are longtime local stalwarts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Shepherd
Braddock
Brakes
Monessen
Bill Carroll
Uniontown
Dresbach
Ingram
Pennsylvania
Carroll
No Smoking Edict From White Sox New Manager
Clarence Rowland, the White Sox manager, issues a strict no smoking rule for players. He enforces it personally, catching several vets in violation and delivering cautions. Rowland does not smoke or chew and cites smoking as harming an athlete’s wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Rowland
White Sox
Rowland
Eddie Campi Beats Battling John in Ten Rounds
California bantamweight Eddie Campi defeats Battling John over ten rounds in New York. Campi showcases speed and power as he plates a decisive victory in the headline bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
John
New York
Mar
Eddie Campi
Gore alley bowlers to face Uniontown in three game match
Ten Pin Bowlers from Gore Alley, all averaging 160 plus in 30 games, will travel to Uniontown Tuesday to form a six man team led by captain H L Mitchell and manager E G Dresbaen to meet Uniontown in a three game contest. Also note bouts in Brooklyn with Jack Britton and Charlie Weinert scoring wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore Alley
Uniontown
Jacob Cook
F. A. Drake
W. W. Ours
John Hays
Louis Deem
H. L. Mitchell
Trading Dogs for Ball Players in Baseball Standards
An article by William Phelan suggests a sane basis for trading dogs for ball players, proposing standard unit-values and fair exchanges. It lists humorous canine equivalents for various baseball roles and officials, to illustrate a rational pricing system and prevent short-changing by any mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Phelan
Baseball Magazine
David Harums
Coston Bull
St. Bernard
Bird Dog
Spalding
April Baseball Magazine Out This Month
The Telegram reports the April Baseball Magazine features Walter Johnson with his signed account of jumping to the Feds and back, plus unpublished material on his playing career. The issue also runs the second in a series aimed at restoring peace in baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
April
Baseball
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Feds
Organized Baseball
Walter
Marshall College Baseball Prospects Strengthen For Season
Marshall college staff reports a strong candidate pool for the upcoming season with key players Lawrence and Davisson atop the pitching list and Fisher Callaway expected to contribute. The squad gathers daily, traces of health improvements aid practice, and early lineups form around Cook and Henley while absentees are still to join.
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Huntington
Mar
Marshall College
Ohio University ‘Club
Chambers
Lawrence
Davisson
Fisher
Callaway
Cook
Outffielder
Henley
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King
Griffin
Minor
Tia Williny
Forington
Sevn
Wis
Piedmont High Schoote
Pittsburg Dispatch
Fairview High School
Alkins High School
Spearen
Burt
Trump
Ehols
Worlawan
Puawus
B.H.S
Wesleyan College
Reading
Bell
Henderson
Ally
Riddle
Alghou
Braman
Lumberport High
Wallace
Salem
St Mars’s
West Union! High
Glenville Normal
Marshall Ind
Weston High
Gratton
Fairview High
Fairman
Grafton
Ties Maz
Tion
Berzog
Bailey
Craig Arnett
Feld Sole Autee
Boyles
Sutton
Shubinton
Smoot
Battling Lahn
Brooklyn
B&zhrdishr
Shrdlzon
Jack Britton
Chicago
Phil’ Bloom
Charlie Weinert
George Rodel
Reight
April Baseball Magazine
Marshall
Baseball Nine
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