Industrial plant holdouts cloud baseballs spring
Industrial plant managers pressured major leaguers to break contracts for easy money and deferment promises. Some players worked in shipyards for pay rivaling or exceeding baseball wages, fueling strikes and prompting potential court action. The piece notes several high profile holdouts, past trades, and the lasting value of star players like Hal Chase for the Giants, while predicting limited desertions before opening day.
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Philadelphia
Baseball Gossip on 1917 Salaries and Lineups
A column previews 1917 salaries and roster moves for major teams. It notes Judse, Washington holdouts, the Griffys heading to Augusta, Walter Holke as Braves first baseman, Meranville’s Navy discharge, possible trades for Jack Barry, Babe Ruth versus Ed Barrow, Siuggins pitching surge, Joy Leonard at shortstop for Nationals, George McBride’s form, Ray Morgan delaying Phillies talks, and Manager Griffith returning to press salary battles.
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Judse
Im Shaw
Washington
Griffys
Augusta
Braves
Walter] Holke
Walter
Rabbit Meranville
Navy
Harry Frazee
George Whiteman Looge
Jack Barry
Babe Ruth
Ed Barrow
Milter Siuggins
Yanks
Joy Leonard
Nationals
George McBride
Ray Morgan
National
Phillies
Griffith
Macomber Plans Return of Trio of Star Thoroughbreds
Millionaire turfman A K Macomber will reinstate his 6 year old Star Hawk and 5 year olds Liberty Lean and War Star to racing after stud retirements. The trio, long in stud, have been away three years and their training, gallops and races will be watched with interest as they attempt a comeback to the track.
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Macomber
A. K. Macomber
Star Hawk
Liberty Lean
War Star
Andona
Id Rosebud
Mr. Macomber
Memphis to host Woman's Southern Golf Championship
Memphis, Tenn on May 26 the Woman's Southern Golf Association championship will be played at Memphis Country Club. Atlanta's Alexa Sterling, holder of the national title, is among expected entrants while Memphis holds the current Southern title via Mrs. K G Duffield. Giants sign young outfielder Boas Young to a contract.
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Memphis
Tenn
Southern Golf Association
Memphis Country Club
Alexa Sterling
Atlanta
K. G. Duffield
Dempsey Seeks Higher Pay Before Willard Fight
Jack Dempsey arrived in town eager to prove his boxing act and press claims for higher pay than the $27,500 offered for his title bid. He cites Willard’s $100,000 guarantee, notes his own weekly earnings, and recalls past challengers who earned prize money only if they won. The piece compares purses across historic bouts and hints at a potential record gate to satisfy finances for the fight. Yale Leads League After Princeton Victory. Dr A M Goodale Dies in Boston.
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J. W. Fitzgerald
Jack Dempsey
Jack
Willard
Jess
Dempsey
Rickard
Tex Ia
Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Richard
Tex
Army and Navy Will Meet on the Diamond at West Point
Army announces its spring baseball schedule with 21 home games from April 2 to June 7 led by the Navy clash on May 31. Opponents include Seton Hall Penn State Totdham Tufts Lafayette Lehigh and Rutgers among others. Miller of the Cards plans a return from overseas and Harveyeutter eyeing a 1900 season in the Poker League.
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Army
Twe
Seton Hall College
Crescent Athletic Club
Penn State
Totdham
Tufts
Lafayette
Barton College
Pe Navy
Navy
Holy Grass
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SM. C. AL Col
Bernley Hall A
Seventh Regiment
N. G. New York
T. S. Naval Academy
Tuas
Syracuse
Crescent A. GC
Wonderful Results At 70 From Internal Baths
Tyrrell's Hygienic Institute touts a cascade of internal bathing touted by Mra UL Wadlia of San Diego. The ad claims 96% of ailments stem from lower intestine waste and that the J B L Cascade cleanses poisons naturally. It promotes Dr Tyrrell's method, with booklets offered through Liggett's Drug Stores in Washington DLC.
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Chas. A. Tyrrell, M.D
New York
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Washington
Dlc
Tyrrell
Ady
Boxers Eye Bouts as March Schedule Unfolds
Boxing highlights show Benny Leonard agreeing to a 138 pound limit for a Seattle bout with Richie Mitchell on March 7. Lawrence, Bridgeport heavy, meets Jim Coffey after a tough Gibbons fight. Joe Lynch cancels London bout to avoid injuries, eyeing Jimmy Wilde later. Johnny Dundee set for two outings in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia with substantial guarantees. Jack British vs Ted Lewis match off due to illness. Willie Mehan heads East after recent California ring work.
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Benny
Leonard
Richie Mitchell
Milwaukee
Seattle
Wash
Laerry
Bridgeport
National Sporting Club of
London
Joe Lynch
Joe
Jimmy Wilde
Johnny Dundee
Johnny Ray
Pittsburgh
Duquesne Garden
Johnny Mealey
Philadelphia
Olympia A. A
Philly
Johnny
Jack British
Ted Lewis
Canton
Ohio
Lewis
Willie Mehan
California
Jack Dempsey
Fred Fulton
Insurance Plans Backed for Dempsey Willard Bout
Chicago, Feb 23. Lloyds in London considers $50,000 policies for Jesa Willard, Jack Dempsey, and Tex Rickard to cover accident risk ahead of the July 4 fight. Rickard will cover the total $150,000 premiums to safeguard against financial loss if the match is disrupted. Policies for Willard and Dempsey run March 1 to after July 4. Rickard’s lasts one year.
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Chicago
Jesa Willard
Jack Dempsey
Tex Hickard
Lloyds
London
Hickrd
Willard
Dempsey
Rickard
New York
Unti
Cooper balks at Pirates salary over living costs
Wilbur Cooper, star pitcher for the Pirates, returned his unsigned contract to President Dreyfus and demands a salary increase. He notes the contract terms are the same as last year while the season was shortened, costing him over two months' pay in two years due to the work-or-lose order and 1919 cut. Cooper, an iron man, says he will not sign without higher pay.
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Uncle San
Majora
Mat
tSsentens
Tan Sty
Jon Jackson
Happy Feisch
Pittsburgh
Wilbur Cooper
Dreyfus
Pirates
Wntil
Cooper
Wilbur
Killifer Cleared to Rejoin Cubs Training
Chicago February 23. Bill Killifer has received an honorable army discharge and will join the Cubs on their training trip. The catcher, hailed as the league's best, had feared discharge delays but now will rest in Paw Paw Michigan until four weeks before the squad gathers. His late return could boost Chicago's pennant chances.
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Giants
Hal Chase
New York
Walter Holke
Bill Rariden
Reda
Holke
Ramden
Chase
McGraw
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Mitchell
Bill Killifer
Paw Paw
Mich
Killifer
Bill
Cubs
Thomas to Call Candidates for Williams College Nine
Ira Thomas former big leaguer will coach Williams College this year and issue a call for candidates this week. Fordham will play nine football games this year. The big game will be with Georgetown in New York on election day. The New Yorkers will open their settion on October 1 and end it on Thanksgiving day.
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Ira Thomas
Willams College
Fordham
Georgetown
New York
Daylight Saving Law Helps Golf Boom For Veterans
Francis Ouimet notes daylight saving spurs weekday golf at clubs, easing afternoon congestion in Florida and elsewhere. He cites wounded soldiers using golf as rehabilitation, with England showing improvement, and predicts a strong golf year as veterans return to the links.
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Francis Ouimet
United States
Florida
Southernmoat
Railroad Administration
Ciuba
England
Jim Corbett Discovers New Heavyweight Hope
Jim Corbett, now a Pacific coast film actor, again digs up a boxing hopeful. He touts Los Angeles truckman Jack Clancy as a possible champion, claiming a little coaching will make him a winner while noting past picks under Corbett seldom panned out.
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Jim Corbett
Pacific Coast
Corbett
Jack Clancy
Los Angeles
Clancy
No Baseball Careers for Ty Cobb’s Sons
Tyrus R. Cobb says he does not want his two sons to become baseball players. He outlines plans from grade school through factory work military school and college, arguing that a ballPlayer’s fame is fleeting and that lasting success requires lasting foundations. He warns the boys must pursue durable careers.
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TY Cobb
Diamond Star
Tyrus R. Cobb
Cobb
Lfe
Princeton
Sweden Seeks Our Brand of Baseball Invasion
Sweden asks for American players with baseball skills as they invite soccer stars to visit next June. The plan turns the trip into a baseball invasion. The text notes Sweden first tasted the sport at the Olympic games of 1812.
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Sweden
Giait
Gustaf V
America
Gossip of the Track at Habana and New Orleans
Rumors on two year olds sold for war funds and horses like Corydon. Orestes leads today’s Habana handicap with 124 pounds. Notes report riders Buxton barred from Fair Grounds, Ortell with the army, Rodriguez and Robinson recovering from falls, and racing daily at Oriental Park through season end. Cornell veterans also expected for fall football at Ithaca.
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War Funds
Habana
Corydon
Willie Travers
Travers
Navy
Frank Ortell
Army of Occupation
Maryland
Orestes
New Orleans
Hot Springs
Buxton
Fair Grounds
Reperta
Rodriguez
C. Robinson
Diaz Juveniles Lead In Front At Habana
Diaz trainee stakes at Habana with Azurita in front and Just Fancy second. A Cuban-owned entry dominated the program with Lunsford riding Azurite and McLane winning the first race. Multiple races featured Cuban connections and close finishes in five to six furlong events.
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