McInnis Impresses as Athletics’ Top Substitute Infielder
In baseball notes, Jack McInnis of the Philadelphia Athletics excelling as a substitute infielder and hitting .500 with multiple extra-base hits. A Gloucester native born October 1890, he threatens to reclaim regular shortstop duties from Jack Barry amid the Mackmen’s infield.
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Doyle Looks Like Yet Chicago Cub Third Baseman
Jimmy Doyle steadily carves himself into the Cubs third base job. He outplays Heine Zimmerman and pairs well with Tinker, threatening to be the permanent major league infielder even with Evers returning. Umpire Jack Doyle recalls his old days as a troublemaker, now on the field as an official. The Corinthians football team sails to Canada June 11 to play Toronto June 23 and will also visit the United States.
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Lajoie Fault: Too Good at Tagging Runners
Syd Smith criticizes Larry Lajoie for excelling at tagging base runners, causing catchers to throw poorly. Smith notes Lajoie’s skill at second base and praises Bobby Wallace’s throwing as well. He recalls stopping Ty Cobb while Peckinpaugh threw, arguing Lajoie would have tagged Cobb.
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New York Plans for Major 1916 Sport Events Worldwide
The report notes New York plans for an international chess congress in Jersey and England hosting the aviation championships on July 1. It also mentions the Canadian Canar riser championship regatta at Ottawa on August 5 with England and Germany involved in the 1916 Olympic discussions. The Germantown Cricket Club of Philadelphia is highlighted as a leading organization.
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