Trade talks swirl over Boston and Washington infield mix
New York December discussions between Boston president Harry Frazee and Washington owner Clark Griffith considered exchanging infielder Harold Janvrin for an outfielder from the Washington club and possibly swapping Bert Shotten for Barry or Janvrin. Griffith sought Clyde Milan or second baseman help if Lavan returns, with a January 15 decision looming.
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Jack Barry
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Jenoica
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Presi
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Mer Clark Griffith
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Bert Shotten
Barry
Janvrin
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Dccept
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Griffith Alao
John Lavan
Grimm
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Rice
Menosky
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Nationals
Blue Ridge League Plans for 1914 Forming in Maryland
A movement to form a Blue Ridge baseball league for 1914 gathers in Hagerstown with talks of teams from Frederick Chambersburg and either Martinsburg or Waynesboro. Frederick and Chambersburg seek to field clubs, with Waynesboro eager for a four club league as players return from service. Also noted: Penn State to host intercollegiate wrestling in March and Swarthmore adds Johnny Ogden to coaching staff.
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Hagerstown
Blue Ridge
J. Vincent Jamison, Jr
Aeasons
National Cobra
Frank Smith
Frederick
Eddie Hooper
Smith
Hooper
Chambersburg
Chambersboro
Martinsburg
Waynesboro
Harry Hillman
Dartmouth
Penn State
Baseball Gossip From The War Years
News notes bubble with rumors on Frank Baker’s retirement, Ty Cobb joining the Yankees, Dusty Lewt aim’s holdout implications, IL schedule in New York, Frazee rehiring, players entering postwar service, and potential trades. Emeritus mentions for Lajoie and Wagner. Giants seeking ready-made stars to shore up a slipping club.
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Frank Baker
Miller Huggins
Yanks
Ty Cobb
Dusty Lewtaim
Sox
New York
International League
Harry Frazee
William
Baker
Phillies
Garry Herrmann
Reds
Hank Shanks
Monocan
Lajoie
Wagner
Giants
Kes
Free Agents Stir Baseball Amid Tangled Club Promises
The article describes major leaguers Cobb Duffy Lewis Braie Shore and other stars claiming free agent status after season end ten day notices. It discusses legal vs moral rights, magnates resistance, and a looming war if breaks occur while boxing promoters lure Georges Carpentier and Bom B Wild with large purses. There is speculation on a New York track near Buffalo and a shift toward a stronger Michigan Thoroughbred scene.
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abNbeil
Cobb
Duffy
Lewis
Braie Shore
Pleyers
Megaratée
New York
Tech to Meet Gonzaga in Tomorrow's Gym Clash
Scholastic notes show Tech meeting Gonzaga in Gonzaga's gym after Gonzaga defeated Tech previously and aims to repeat. Track action grows at Tech with Winkler Parker Deck Carpenter and Nicholzon among hopefuls as school begins. Basketball practice resumed across schools and several scheduled games postponed to next week. Central faces Central Alumni in a gym contest with Daly Potter Long Klarbury among contestants. Myere and Reed shine for Coach Batterby at Hastern in Myere's first year and Reed's return from last year.
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A. L. Knapp
Tech
Gonzaga
Gonsaga Quint
Gonzaga Besiketors
Western
Central
Business
Street
Winkler
Parker
Deck
Carpenter
Nicholzon
Eastern
Céntral
Daly
Potter
Long
Klarbury
Myere
Reed
Battermby
Hastern
Johnny Goetz
Twe
Goats
Naval
Business High
Wheat Tops National League Batting Numbers
Zach Wheat of Brooklyn led NL sluggers with a .335 mark followed by Ed Roush .333 and Southworth .341 in limited games. Reds boasted the top team batting average at .278 with the Cuba second and Giants third. Also boxing notes from Paris and local sports, plus an ordnance shoot at Congress Heights this afternoon.
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Zach Wheat
Brooklyn
Southworth
Pirates
Dodger
Ed Roush
Reda
Wheat
Heinie Groh
Taggart
Braves
Pick
Cuba
Charlie Holiocher
Benny Kauff
Jake Daubert
Hal Chase
Rosa Young
McGraw
Reds
Giants
Phillies
Chaney Declines Royal Dinner Invitation in London
Baltimore report says Young Chaney, a clever local bantam who joined the navy, returned from England with a tale of declining an invitation to dine with the Prince of Wales. In London he sparred in several inter allied boxing contests and, speaking in his East Baltimore accent, said he never wore a boiled shirt and preferred the ring to a drawing room function.
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Knights of Columbus
Paris
Jimmy Wilder
Charles Ledoux
Jimmy Nugent
New York
Quartermaster's Department
Soston
Charlie Parker
Benny Leonard
Willard
Dempsey
Jack Bulger
Paul Doyle
Banny Leonard
Philadelphia
Mike O'Down
Uncle Sam
Baltimore
Chaney
England
Prince of Wales
London
East Baltimore
Washington golfers shine in midwinter tour round at Pinehurst
In Pinehurst North Carolina December 26 Washington players excelled in the midwinter tour event with Donald Parson of Chevy Chase defeating J D Armatrogg of Buffalo 6 6 and setting a new season low. Parson qualified tenth on Saturday and several other Chevy Chase players posted strong showings across multiple races and matches amid a day of swift rounds and tight finishes.
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N. C
Washington
Donald Parson
Chevy Chase
J. D. Armatrogg
Buffalo
Parson
Parsons
Armstrong
John H. Clapp
Chevy Chas
C. L. Becker
Philadelphia
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Chavy Chase
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Spring Haven
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North Fork
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CO. L. Becker
J. D. Chapman
Greenwich
Oald Parson
J. D. Armstrong
Buttala
W. V. Keating
Spring Lake
A c. Vancliff
Richmond County
Gossip of the Track Previewing Kilmer Stable Plans and Cuban Racing
Gossip of the Track reports William Sharpe Kilmer weighing trainer choices for his sprinting string to Europe, with Healey possibly traveling for Sun Briar and Exterminator. George T. Miller to start on Canadian courses as racing revives, possibly by May. Kentucky horses dominate Habana meets with Slippery Elm carrying top weight in the New Orleans New Year’s Handicap, while Frankie Robinson leads with 30+ wins at the New Orleans meeting.
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France
Kilmer
J. Simon Healey
Henry McDaniel
Europe
Sun Briar
Healey
George T. Miller
Jefferson Parrish
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Cuba
Fair Ground
New Orleans
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Manister Toi
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Frankie Robinson
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Hope 105 Lady Spendthrift Victrola i BW
horse racing pace card listing multiple horses with numbers and distances. names include Hope, Lady Spendthrift, Victrola, Driffield, Fourt cé-Five, Peaceful star, Muir, Great Gull, Bulger, Betterton, Jimmy Byrne. Race details feature fifth race ix furlongs Cryatel Day and Birth race one mile and fifty yarde with various entrant names. Weather and track conditions noted as clear and hearty.
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Fancy
Pierrot
Bigardi
Tooutfy
Great Dolly
Harry Gardne
Baby Sister
Egmont
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