National ball plans spring trials with several clubs
Manager Griffith has arranged a doubleheader on April 8 with Gallaudet and Cathole University plus an exhibition with Georgetown as the Nationals advance from Charlottesville. Merita Acosta, the 11 year old Cuban outfielder, is set to sign, and Bob Groom may withhold his signature amid contract disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nationals
Griffith
Gallaudet
Cathole University
Georgetown
Charlottesville
Little Merita Acosta
Joe Massanger
Acosta
Massanger
Bob Groom
Fox
Groom
Bob Murphy
Washington
Arthur Devlin
Oakland
Devlin
Murphy
Norfolk
White Sox
National Commission
Freano
Cal
Leonard
Boston Americans
Carrigan
Federal League
Beck Joins Federals as Tinker Seals Big League Team
Chicago Jan 29 The signing of Fred Beck formerly with several National League teams and last year with the Buffalo Internationals rounds out a big league team for the Chicago Federals in manager Joe Tinker's view Beck may play first base with Kading as understudy Owens Washington Allen Mulvaney Hendrix Brennan Camnus Packard Lange and other players named as catching candidates and infield includes Tinker Beck Kading Wester Bill Zeider.
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Chicago
Fred Beck
Buffalo Internationals
Joe Tinker
Chicago Federals
Beck
Kading
Federals
Tinker
Owens
Washington
Allen
Loval Ayer
Mulvanes
Cincinnati
Kitlite
Good Shepherd Clashes With Aloysius Five In Series Opener
The Good Shepherd quint and Aloysius Club five collide in a three game series opener Saturday at Gonzaga gymnasium. Aloysius won the first game in a close contest, while Good Shepherd holds the 140 pound city championship and has defeated nearby teams. Game starts promptly at 8:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Shepherd
Good Shepherd Quint and
Aloysius Club
Gonzaga Gymnasium
I Street
Baltimore
Engineers Triumph Over Epiphany Church Five In Barracks Game
Engineers win 36 to 16 over Epiphany Church five in a barracks basketball match. Dettomore and Stowers starred. scoring list includes Dethmare O Keefe Lombard Fita patrick Schweigmann Steele Davis Stowers Cash McKeaney. Referee Sergeant Wilson. Time 10 minute periods.
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Epiphany iGhurch
Dettimore
Stowers
Engineers
Fplphany
Dethmare
Steele O'Keefe
Tn Darist Lombard
Stowers Fitapatrick RG
Cash Schweigmann
McKeaney
Thomson
Lombard
O'Keefe
Fitapatrick
Schweigmann
Steele
Davis
Cash
McKeeney
Dethmore
Steal
Sergeant Wilson
Holiday Date To Galludet To Be Played On Hilltop
Kendall Green Management hails success in negotiations for a Thanksgiving game between Georgetown and Gallaudet on the Hilltop. Faculty approval anticipated. venue promises strong draw after past disappointments with out of town opponents. Gallaudet coach Crafts notes strong team form and a decisive late season win over Maryland Eagles.
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Kendall Green
Georgetown
Gallaudet
Washington
Lehigh
Holy Cross
O'Boyle
Crafts
South Atlantic
Maryland Agegles
Yale Declines Two Foes Adds Virginia Notre Dame
Yale announces a nine game 1903 football schedule for next fall in New Haven with only Princeton away from home. Holy Cross and Lafayette drop, Virginia and Notre Dame added. assistant coaches Cornish Wheeler Marting Pendleton all back from last year’s squad.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Holy Cross
Lafayette
University of Virginia
Notre Dame
Princeton
University of Maine
Lehigh
Washington and Jefferson
Colgate
Brown
Harvard
Capt. Talbott
P. G. Cornish
N. Wheeler
H. A. Marting
J. S. Pendleton
Feds deny seeking contracted majors amid Toronto plans
President Gilmore of the Federal League denies reports of reprisals against players under Major League contracts. He states the policy remains that no contracted player will be approached, and the league will play fair. William Bradley named Toronto manager, while promoter Dick Carrol says Toronto plans proceed with a centrally located grounds site and options on threat sites. Gilmore departs for Chicago tomorrow night.
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Toronto
Gilmore
Federal League
William Bradley
Dick” Carrol
Chicago
Baseball Schedule for Georgetown and Catholic U and NC A&.M
The North Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical team, under manager B C Austin, announces a 24 game baseball slate. Georgetown and Catholic University will play in Washington on April 22 and 23, with a series of Raleigh and Greensboro confrontations through late May against Wake Forest, West Virginia, Trinity, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Catholic University
Carolina A
North Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical
Manjacer
Georgetown University
Washington, D. C
Catholc University
Lehigh University
South Bethlehem, Pa
Guilford College
Raleigh
University of Georgia
University of South Carolina
Wake Forest College
Wake Forest
Ouimet Leaves Pinehurst for Brookline and March Open
National Open champion Francis Ouimet left Pinehurst for Brookline after a week of varied play. He plans to return for the North and South amateur tournament starting March 27, then proceed to England. Local golfers lamented uneven scoring despite improved wooden club work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
N. G
Francis Ouimet
Brookline
Mac
Pinehurst Country Club
Ouimet
Quimet
England
Continents
Baltimore Feds Sign Five Major Leaguers
Baltimore Federal League reports a dozen players on its roster, five big leaguers from Phillies Dodgers Braves and others. Key signings include Otto Knabe and Chalmers, plus Benny Meyers Guy Zinn and Kirkpatrick among others. Sixteen players are listed with teams and positions as part of the complete roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal League
Enos Kirkpatrick
Baltimore Feds
Otto Innabe
Brooklyn
Outlaws
Billy Killier
Feds
Kirkpatrick
Otto Knabe
Knabe
Finneran
Chalmers
Simon
Washington Post
Baltimore
Jog Finneran
Red Doom
Pirates
Monumentals
Fred Clarke
Geason
Oc Miller
Runt Walsh
Montreal
International League
Quakers
Dodgers
Federals
Ebbets
Benny Meyers
Toronto
Guy Zinn
Rochester
Braves
Flere
Jacklitsch
Pittsburgh
Smith
Phiten
Swacina
Newark
Phillies
Walsh
Doc Miller
Zinn
Yankees eye Boston players in season bid
New York and Boston club leaders conferred and the Yankees expect to acquire two or more Red Sox players before the season opens. Manager Chance seeks fielders and pitchers as Boston needs both, while the Federal League raid has already drawn King Cole Zelder and Ford, leaving gaps to fill with a deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rank Farrell
New York Americans
Joseph J. Lannin
Boston Red Sox
Boston
Chance
Red Sox
Federal League
Yankees
King Cole
Zelder
Ford
Sweeney and
Cree
Baseball Briefs From Cities Mentioned In January Notes
A compilation of early 1914 baseball chatter reports contract signings and training plans across multiple cities. Benjamin Tincup’s contract reaches Philadelphia, Cubs roster hints emerge from Chicago, Cincinnati signs Gonzales, Detroit’s Mark Hall confirms renewal, Providence to sign seven, Leonard of Boston slated to sign after term delays.
Victory for cadet five in big Alexandria win
Alexandria Virginia January 9 V P L T defeated the E H S this afternoon in basketball by 46 to 16. The Weight and accurate goal throwing of the visitors produced the large margin while the high school teamwork kept the locals from a heavier defeat. Engelby and Powell starred for the visitors while Ruttedge Colling and Dunlop led the locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal High
Alexandria
V. PL T
E. H
Engelby
Powell
S Fyi
Ruttedge, Colling
Dunlop
Reelect Paterson Leader of Women's Metropolitan Golf Assn
Mia M. D. Paterson of Baltusrol New Jersey was elected president for the fifth time at the annual meeting in Paterson New York. Kasex County Club of West Orange New Jersey was awarded the hosting privilege for this year's Women's Metropolitan Championship tournament set for May 25 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mia. M. D. Paterson
Baltusrol
N. J
Metropolitan Golf Association
Kasex County Lub
West Orange
Fitzsimmons Beats Sweeney In Six Round Bout
Philadelphia January 29 Bob Fitzsimmons again met Knockout Dan Sweeney in a six round match winning every round. Fitz used cautious power keeping his hands well. Sweeney weighed 182 pounds while Fitz weighed 169 and fought to pace rather than a knockout. Sweeney sheltered most of the time after absorbing Fitzsimmons blows. Fitz predicted he would beat many heavyweights amid earlier St Louis chatter. Keddie Welsh defeated Joe Kelley in St Louis after ten rounds of brisk boxing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Bob Fitzseimmons
Dan Sweeney
Fitz
Sweeney
Itz
Eight Racecard Tarnished by Sparse Entries at Local Track
Race results list multiple events for three year olds and up across six races. Notable winners include Inferno Queen at 3 to 1 in the first race and Castara at 12 to 5 in the second, with several horses like Water Lady and Yenghee securing victories in selling and handicap conditions. The card also names numerous runners, their odds, and finish positions across purses ranging from 200 to 400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sichians
Berlis
Knight
St Joe
High Light
Beile Chilton
Velma Roseburg IV
Caraquet
Scarlet
Plupernel
Richlands
la Saingrella
Castara
Sumter
Martin
Little Ep
Maurice Read
Tomboy
Floral Crowns
Bodkin
Qillek
Coro Cracker
Cicero Algo
Brier Path
Buxton
Smith
Luria
Rightmire
Ann ‘Tilly
Sarcopsis
Ta Nun
Leander
Keogh
Hedge Rose
Benedictina
Woodcraft
Frank
Flond
Juarez Racing Results First Through Fifth Races
In the Juarez card the first race for four year olds and up went to Selling horse Nino Nuchacho beating Lady Young and Daylight. Second race for older claimers was won by Chanticler ahead of Calathumplan and Great riar. Mille. Dave Montgomery captured the third race with Hose Neill and Old Gotch close behind. Fourth race went to Veog with Superl and Barbara Leno following. Fifth race saw King Radford prevail over Sidney Peters and Chita with Ocean Queen the mile winner.
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Nino Nuchacho
Lady Young
Unalga
Friese
Miss Edith
E Norvell
Stoneman
Stonecutter
Charles Ox
Grizzly Bear
Miletta
Chanticler
Traxler
Calathumplan
Neglop
Great ¥Riar
Loftus
Free Will
Senator James
Danberry
Chilton Trance
Song of Rooks
Ethelda
Tight Boy
Siarek
Rio Penos
Godfather
Drom
Boelling
Mille
Dave Montgomery
Hose @Neill
Kederi
Old Gotch
Meylon
Bede
Eddie Mott
Rio Ja
van Horn
Toe Woods
Ben Uncar
Veog
Superl
Barbara Leno
Thomas Here
Dick Dodie
Hinata
Largo
Aunt Elsie
King Radford
Sidney Peters
Chita
Love Afar
Visible
Sharper Knight
Bigard
Judge Walton
Florence
Bluebeard
Cuimton
Racing Entries For Today's Card At Local Track
Daily racing entries list the first race for fillies with ages and weights, then selling divisions for 3-year-olds and up. Entries include Maisy Stevens, Mies Fielder, Ida Cummings, Smuggler, Category, Mauretta, Marie O'Brien, and Supremacy with various weights. second race features 3-year-olds and up with buyers and prices. third race for 3-year-olds and up at 7 furlongs with Thomas Nay, Durin, Uncle Ben, Transparent. fourth race for 3-year-olds and upward handicap at 7 furlongs with Cantem, Dorothy Dean, Truly, General Marchmest, John Bear, Boone Chance. pace noted for selling 3-year-olds and upward.
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Purne
Maisy Stevens
Mies Fielder
Ida Cummings
Smuggler
Com- Tnauretta
Marie O’brien
Supremacy
Furlon
J. Nolen
Francis
Auntin Curt
Kindness
Calders
Duty
Montreal
Bertha V
Fatner
Steveste
Kick
Superiority
Patrick T
Chapaders
Ed Luce
Selivg
Thomas Nay
Durin
Ie Ma
Uncle Ben
Transparent
Dorothy Dean
Truly
John Beardooiss
Boone Chance
Unclear Raceword List From Inquirer Dispatch
Fragmented OCR style list of horse names and figures from multiple papers. Mentions Charlestons, Inquirer by Flagg, numerous horse names like Ancon, Flying Yankee, Monococy, Clem Beachy, Kinmundy, Our Nugget, and others with scattered references to races, entries, and possible captions.
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Charleston
Flagg
Philadelphia Inquirer
Dr. Jackson
Stealaway
Plain Ann
Hans Creek
Clem Beachey
Molsant
Volthorps
Flying Yankee
Chartier
Sherlock Holmes
the Turk
Ford Mai
Cincinnati Enquirer
Mav Ipps
Jaunty Raven
Hall Bulgar
Clem Beachy
Garrard
Tony W
Nimbus
Good Day
Celesta
Monocacy
Joe Stein
Frog
Rutasean Supervida
Kinmundy
Morning Telegraph
Raven Hall
Mav
Ipps
Wathem Gerrard
Bobby Cook
Clem Beaches
Daddy Gip
Polly H. Armor
Aneon
Stenter
Dr Jackson
Georgetown Triumphs Over Y M C A In Narrow 23 22 Victory
Georgetown upset Y M C A on their court in a tight 23 to 22 win. Key moments came from Tormey who replaced Waldron and secured the decisive free throw, while Colley and Hoppe anchored a strong home defense. Matthews and Martin stood out for Georgetown in a game played under mixed amateur and collegiate rules.
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Georgetown
M. CA
Jim Tormes
Waldron
Amateur Athletic Association
Tormey
Dougherty
Ting
Frazier
Durcan
Duncan
Martin
Ijiltoppers
Colley
Association
Yom UA
Wee
Kelley Matthews
Waldron Hoppe
Lea
Foley McKay
Mary
Frazier Tormey
Colles
Matthews
Hoppe
McKay
Kelley
Matthewa
Mags
Conroy
YMC A reserves meet Good Shepherd in gym game
YMC A reserve players faced Good Shepherd in a pregame matchup at the Y gym. Phelps led the YMC A with significant scoring while Bord of Good Shepherd contributed five. Freeman Lorees guarded the center as Shaffer, Ring, and others added goals amid a 27 to 16 final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y MC. A
Good Shepherd Quint
Vitors
Phelps
Y McA
Bord
Good Shepherd
Ins
Bummary Good Shepherd
Freeman Lorees
Helib
Presse Desser Cenlariee
Bod
Meer
Meer Shaffer RG Ring + Goals from flog. ~Freema@a
Mart
Paetpy
foul—Phelps Bava
Mr Uhet
Hai-— Miner
Weight and Lung Gains From Regular Gym Work Study
New Haven report shows consistent gym work yielding notable changes in students. Boris findings indicate average gains of 15 pounds weight 2 inches in shoulder breadth 4 inches in chest girth and 35 cubic inches in lung capacity. Chicago move bars athletes from student offices to curb athlete influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Chicago
University of Chicase
Fournier Offered Three Year Chicago Federal Pact
Tacoma report notes outfielder Jack Fournier of the Chicago White Sox received a telegram from Joe Finke offering a three year contract with the Chicago Federal League team and that the salary figure likely would attract him. Wew Hedford incident mentions ministers aiding arrest of five men connected to promoting a boxing match between Walter Mohr and Fred Yelle.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Fred Falkenberg
Fred Blanding
George Kahler
Nap
Federal League
Ywalkenberg
Blanding
Kahler
Monay
Halkenberg
Vance
Tacoma
Wash
Jack Fournier
Chicago White Sox
Joe Finke
Fournier
Wew
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