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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1915
Page
5
An advertisement by a physician proclaims confidential service for chronic diseases and conditions specific to men. He claims personal attention, two state licenses, university credentials, over twenty years of experience, and non surgical cure for ruptures and piles. References from doctors and patients are available on request.
A star of Pat Morans staff grows into his own as Cleveland Alexander earns top-honor status. He dominates hitters this season and is called the king of pitchers. If he keeps this pace he may set a record unmatched by any pitcher.
Walter J. Travis, metro golf champion born in Australia in 1862, retires from tournaments at age fifty-three. He won the national title in 1900 1901 and 1903 and the metropolitan crown at fifty three, defeating stars like Travers and Kirkby. His honors include the amateur British title in 1904 and multiple Florida and North and South wins.
Veteran slugger Dad Meek tied to the Los Angeles Pacific Coast league by a late pinch hitting role. He spent nineteen years in minor leagues across fourteen clubs since 1896 with a .330 career average and a peak .419 in 1897 with Port Huron in the Michigan league. His fast bat was slowed by chronic slowness, costing a chance at the majors.
New Zealand tennis players organize a fund to honor Captain Anthony F Wilding, fallen in France. The New Zealand Tennis Association directs a management committee to raise a shilling per player, with part used for a memorial at Christchurch and the rest for perpetual Wilding trophies in the New Zealand championship singles for men and women.
Arthur Postle challenges Willie Applegarth to a world title 100 yard race in Australia with a $1000 purse. The match would crown the global sprint champion between the current holder and the famed Australian sprinter.
Fred Merkle, Giants first baseman turned outfielder, shines with his all around play. He competes with Jake Daubert for NL batting honors as 1915 sees him brilliant at bat, on base and in the field. The note also mentions New York Public School League and Tatu Kolehmainen breaking Helsingfors ten mile record in 53 minutes 14 seconds.
A lively read discusses the National League pennant chase with contrast between Phillies strength and Tigers prospects. Hugh Jennings cites the Red Sox as the strongest American League team, while noting his club’s batting backbone. The piece calls for enforcing rules against bench noise and reports a Federal league price cut with ten cent bleachers. Hank O Day and Te ner shuffle details are noted, along with minor league promotions like Bancroft of the Phillies.
The article credits John McGraw for the New York Giants, noting his thirteen years as manager since 1903. It contrasts his proven record with the current season, stating the team is tied with Pittsburgh for second place and that blame should fall on the players’ performance rather than the manager.
Captain David Shaw of Cleveland rejects trainer W. J. Andrews offer of 30000 for the harness horse Peter Mac stating thirty five thousand or fifty thousand would not buy the trotter. Shaw notes he bred many horses but Peter Mac stands apart and money is not needed. The Herald reports the tale.
Boston shortstop Rabbit Maranville helps the Braves regain their pennant stride, lifting Boston with sharp defense and timely hits as Johnny Evers' absence previously troubled the club fades from memory.
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