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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1914
Page
32
Plans completed for a post season series starting tomorrow as six top teams vie in battles to reach the second week. The season shows financial strength with solid participation though field changes and venue shifts strained resources.
The text describes a compact golf kit used by Vardon with two brassins of the latter yitnts Wirdipot fooed. One driver increases distance while the other helps in cuppy dies. The author recommends using one for ordinary approaches and the other for ad joins, especially on long work or at the wink ang.
British writer R E Howard contends American golfers visiting Europe showed limited shot variety and failed to adapt tactics to conditions. He cites Francis Ouimet and Vardonner Travers as examples, arguing USA players rely on one method and lack instinct and versatility.
The piece discusses Marson’s salary shift after leaving the Reds and working as a scout for the St Louis Feds at 6600 yearly, rising to public attention as Honus Wagner’s era edges in. It reflects on Caldwell’s return to form with the Yankees, the Federals’ strength, and the ethics of player movement and pay in early professional baseball and boxing commentary.
A local amateur game sparked a dispute over rule knowledge as a base runner was called out for advancing. writers argue umpires in major leagues face strict laws, while amateurs lack rule study. John Evers is cited as an example of using rule knowledge to gain advantage and improve play.
July produced unusual feats in baseball with extra innings, no hit games, and accidents. Clyde Milan fractured his jaw in a Washington Cleveland game while George Weaver and Kay Demmitt also suffered injuries, and Rube Marquard and Babe Adams pitched in a 10 inning New York Giants win over Pittsburgh. James Withers threw a no hit no run game for Duluth, Lincoln Giants beat Lebanon, and Joop Acosta held St Louis to no hits. The Vicen tum club topped Sioux City in a four hour Staning game, with Acosta also shutting out St Louis in another nine inning win.
Provadange pitcher Bill Bailey, previously with American League clubs Detroit and St Louis, transfers to the Baltimore Federal League. He played two seasons in Providence and now headlines the monster playground meet in August. Strong playground teams will compete in track and field events.
Six events form the South Atlantic Association A A U outdoor championship slate under Washington Canoe Club auspices. On August 29 at 3 p m contestants compete for 50 yd senior 10 yd novice 50 yd 100 yd 1 mile and fancy diving. registration closes August 4 with Reginald Rutherford.
Charles Brickley Harvard great halfback and drop-kicker will coach Virginia football at the Blue Ridge camp this summer. He will assist Old Dominion head coach Joe Wood before joining the Crimson in September. Brickley arrived in July and trains daily, weighing around 180 pounds in peak condition.
Northwest Sunday School League plans a Sunday after a game between the pennant winner and a selected team at American League park next Wednesday. Proceeds aid Sunday schools in Saint Paul and vicinity. events include bases against time, distance throwing, field events, and relays. Players must have five games, pitchers three. Brightwood champions face the picked nine with Beadman Phillips Thompson Gessford and others in the lineup.
The arrival of Caerar Bforetti the Italian champion and the upcoming Leon Houller French champion will heighten the weekly motorcycle and bicycle events in Boston Philadelphia Newark and the New York area.
Packy Merarang plans a year long world tour with his bride. The trip is a major lure away from boxing as he considers a bout with Freddie Welsh the only content that could tempt him to mix and mingle after the ring.
Anthony Padula of Worcester argues college players should be allowed to earn money playing baseball in summer. He says paying tuition through summer ball reduces deceit, aids students, and could lift the amateur ban. He notes many players already work summer jobs and some play under cover for pay.
An opinion argues banning a college player would hurt his market. Lifting the ban could raise attendance and value, allowing the manager to push higher salaries and create stronger bidding for the collegian as a marquee attraction.
Frank E. Walker of New York City is renowned as a top harness racing official and starting judge. Though he has spent decades in the sport, he has never owned a trotter or a horse or even competed on the track, entering the field by accident after working a drug store career.
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