Milan signs with Federals stirs major league rumor
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Clyde Milan of the Nationals signing to play with the Federal outlaws amid terse, conflicting details. Griff ith dismisses panic as Milan contemplates Charlottesville talks while major leaguers assess bids, test cases, and possible signings as Acosta rises with Habana and Joe Bush ramps up in Hot Springs.
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Athletica
Bullet Joe
Hot Springs
Ark
Bush
Mack
Milan Rumors Fly Over Federal League Claim
Pittsburgh reports Clyde Milan, longtime Washington outfielder, has been courted by the Federal League. Officials say he is satisfied, but team and salary details remain secret as the breakaway league signs 142 players, including major leaguers.
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Washington Post
Clyde Milan
Nationals
Federal League
Pittsburgh
Pursoiver
Federals
Chicago
Milan
Gilmore
Banquet Planned for Giants and White Sea World Tourists
A dinner in honor of the Giants and White Sea world tourists will be held in New York on March 7. The committee of major leaguers appointed to arrange the welcome for the baseball globe trotters met today and planned the banquet.
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New York
Giants
White Sea World
Baseball Globe Trotters
Americans Triumph In Opening Round Of Midwinter Tennis
Americans defeated Canada in singles as Russell Dana and Lawrence Cowing won over Toronto’s T H Hall and Walter Goldstein with Dana advancing to meet J D E Jones and Cowing facing H A McKinney. later rounds include doubles and mixed events. American track team also notched three wins and a tie at Australasia meet led by Parker Powers and Templeton.
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Australia
Dan
United States
Russell Dana
Providence
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T. H. Hall
Toronto
Lawrence Cowing
Cincinnati
Walter Goldstein
H. A. McKinney
Glasgow
Dana
J. D. E. Jones
Cowing
McKinney
Dr. B. F. Drake
New York
Melbourne
Australasia
George L. Parker
California
James Powers
Boston
Mr. Blake
Victoria
Golfers Arrange Southern Cities Tour
Several prominent professional golfers plan a February 3 departure for a tour through the South. McNamara of Hyton airs as organizer, with Michael Brady Kerrigan Sparling and others slated to join. First stop expected at Pinehurst with possible matches in Charlotte Camden Columbia Augusta Savannah Jacksonville St Augustine and Palm Beach.
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Yom McNamara
Syston
Michael [ Brady
Wollaston
Tom Kerrigan
Dedham Polo and
Countrs Blue
George Sparling
Brooklawn Country Club
Bridgeport
Pinehurst
Charlotte
Camden
Columbia
5. C
Augusta
Savannah
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Palm Beach
Wordy Athletic War Between State Universities
Governor Craig intervenes in a dispute over athletic integrity between North Carolina State University and North Carolina A and M College. He urges trustees to restore peace as tensions spread with Georgetown and coaches from Carolina and Virginia. Daily correspondence highlights the friction.
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North Carolina
Washington Post
Raleigh
N. C
State University
Agriculture and Mechanical College
Craig
Carolina
Virginia
Georgetown
Tech
Army and Navy Preps Clash Cathedral School in Gym
Cathedral School and the Army and Navy Preps meet in an Inter scholastic League basketball game this afternoon at the Army and Navy gym. The teams recently played with Army and Navy pulling out a two point victory, a result awaited with interest.
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Army and Navy
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Navy
Rally Wins for V. P. I. Over St. John's 16 to 15
Virginia Polytechnic staged a dramatic second half rally to edge St. John's 16 to 15 in Annapolis. The first period ended 18 to 6 in favor of St. John's, with Hesse starring for the visitors as the locals struggled to find form.
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Annapolis
Virginia Polytechnic
St. John's
Hesse
Fitgerald
Thompson Engelbys
Weicn
Selby Powell Andrews
Sanders
Fitzgerald
Gaffes
Painter
Cocke
Wyatt
Herve
Welch
Engelby
Powett
Wyatt Sanders
Caffee
Herse
Hagelby
Wheat
Washington College
Bowling League Meets to Plan Intercity Tournament
A Washington City Ten Pin Association meeting is set for Friday night to discuss the intercity tournament starting in Richmond next month. Washington day is February 21 with entries closing February 10. Entry forms are available from H. F. Krauss or J. B. Field at Palace alleys as Lynchburg Norfolk Petersburg Roanoke and nearby cities look to enter a record-breaking event. Jee ee Loewe in Draw Fight. Tommy Lowe and Bert Pano fought to a ten round draw with each scoring a knock-down.
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Norfolk
Petersburg
Roanoke
Loewe
Washington Post
New York
Tommy Lowe
Washington
Bert Pano
Newark
Legal fights loom over player services in baseball
Chicago January 26 news reports pending injunctive and civil actions over three players Ward Miller King Cole and William Kilifer with tensions between organized and outlaw leagues. Miller faces injunction to prevent playing for St Louis Federals, Cole disputed signing with New York while Kilifer’s status contested by Philadelphia Nationals.
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King” Cole
William Billifer
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Gilmore
New York Americans
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New York
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Gamore
Philadelphia
Kilifer
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Josh Devore
Federals
Philadelphia Nationals
League to Stay Promises Amateur Baseball Return
The Treasury League will again operate in the District next spring with a meeting planned for Monday night to formalize organization. Enthusiasm grows after last season, with many franchise applications in the new circuit. President B B Eliishan asks applicants and current board members to attend at Spalding's at 8 o'clock and address inquiries to Room 90 of the Treasury Department.
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Baseball Briefs From Cities Aboard 1914 Signings
Boston reports Matthew Zeiser signed with Lowell of the New England League after a Chicago delivery. Cleveland notes Little Nemo Leibold signed with the Naps while Detroit threatened with a Federal League bid. Johnny Evers in Tampa seeks February 20 arrivals and signatures from Leach and Wilbur Good for 1914 contracts. Cumberland and St Louis scouts discuss Del Garner’s potential retirement amid injuries. Minneapolis reports four A A contracts signed by Clymer Williams Altizer and Killifer, with Smith and Rossman signaling upcoming deals.
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Matthew Zeiser
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Chicago
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Clib
Tivers
Starg
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Ivers
Tommy Leach
Wilbur Good
Cumberland
del Gamer
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Eiking
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St. Louis
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M. E. Cantillon
Otis Clymer
James Williams
David Altizer
Wade Killifer
Wilber Smith
Claude Rossman
International relay race set for Madison Square Garden
The New York Athletic Club has scheduled an indoor season feature at Madison Square Garden on February 11. A four-man relay will pit the United States against Canada with Ted Meredith Mel Sheppard Homer Baker and Tom Halpin forming the American team. Canada fields Jack Tresalder George Brock Jack Tait and J M Phillips. Tresalder holds Canadian 40 and 88 yard titles.
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New York Athletic Club
Madison Square Garden
United States
Canada
Ted Meredith
Mel Sheppard
Homer Baker
Tom Halpin
Jack Tresalder
Dominion Records
George Brock
Jack Tait
J. M. Phillips
Tresalder
Boxing senators defend sport during Massachusetts hearing
Seven former boxers from the Massachusetts legislature testified on proposed boxing regulations. Representative Sullivan argued boxing builds citizens while Sheehan noted his three championships and the sport’s lessons. A Woodberry Forest basketball win over Handolph-Macon Academy followed in a rough 36 to 1 game.
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Lewis R. Sullivan
John F. Sheehan
Woodberry Forest
Orange
Handolph-Macon Academy
Front Royal
Racing Results from Daily Card Affects Several Races
Multiple six race card results with 3-year-olds and up selling purses of 300 dollars. Notable winners include Old Jordan and The Turk with tight finishes and time figures around 1 18.25 to 1 20. The card lists entries, odds, and several second and third place outcomes across races one through six, with additional horses named and races described.
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McTaggart
Dr Dougherty
Murphy
Flask
Smith
Silas Grump
Marty Lou
Hugh Gray
Inferno Queen
Ben Prior
Pike's Peak
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Steich
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Elling
Ward
Amoret
York Lad
Sumter
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Flying Yankee
Irish Kid
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Prince Floral
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Martin
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Belle of Brsemawr
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Connaught
Henry Walbank
Brookfield
Cantem
Jono Reardon
Napa Hick
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King Radford
Nila
Prince Conrad
Bye White
Francparent
New Haven
Dorothy Dean
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Racing Entries from Charleston Meet Show Mixed Entries
Today’s Charleston racing card lists six races with purses from 3000 to 5000 dollars. Maidens and selling stakes feature entries including Racy, Ermagrade, Gertheima, Norma L, Flying Footsteps, Laura, Silvesurin, Grosvenor, Water Lady, Sepulveda, Venete Streme, and Tom King among others, across 1 mile and 6 furlongs distances.
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Shaw
Ermagrade
Gertheima
Analera
Norma L
Fina’ee
Ipps
Ur Ward
Laura
Inshtown
Jennie Wells
Clare Green
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Ito Camel
Stetter
Tom King
Charleton Picks Up Top Names in a Fast Sweep
Philadelphia Inquirer by Flagg notes a high speed scramble featuring Laura and Dr. Dougherty among many rivals like Kewple Norma L and Sherlock Holmes. The mixed list hints at a lively betting day with multiple contenders including Lost Fortune and Ruisseau, as well as appearances by Grosvenor Veneta Strome and Stensor.
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Inquirer
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Dr. Dougherty
Amcon
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Sylvestris
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Denrat
Ralph Lloyd Tasrez
Ouimet In Form At Pinehurst Links Day Of Golf
Francis Ouimet national open champion spent the day at Pinehurst playing 13 holes in the morning and again in the afternoon. He carded 76 in the afternoon and showed improved form since arrival with near perfect station shots and smoother play on the sand greens.
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N. C
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