Mack’s Ninth Inning Move Analyzed By A’s Mentor
In a detailed retelling, the Athletics manager reflects on Connie Mack’s decision to bat Lapp and Plank in the ninth inning of a pivotal game. He notes the pressure, the risky choice, and why the move ultimately preserved the lead, while acknowledging later criticism and his own shifted view after reading Mack’s explanation.
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Athletics’ Manor
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Baker
Billy Evans Umpiring Dilemma In Phillies Play
In a 1918 Philadelphia game a wild pitch with two outs and runners on, followed by a runner overrunning a base, led umpire Billy Klein to rule a run that sparked debate. The article discusses rules on when a run counts and whether the start of the windup marks the play’s beginning, noting potential arguments among officials.
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Fanner
Bender
Teffeld
Ainemith
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Review of the Week in World of Sports
A wide survey notes proposed Davis cup rules, restricting country representation to first teams and expanding referee powers. It mentions potential new international events in 1914 with American sailors defending cups, including canoe and yacht challenges from Ontario and the German Yacht Club, though dates remain uncertain. Canadian interest grows in an unusual match.
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England
United States Yachtemen
Gananoque Motor Boat and Canoe Club
Ontario
Ralph Britton
Gravesend Bay
Coombs Joins Team in June Return Planned
John W. Coombs of Philadelphia plans to join the Athletics in Philadelphia around June after spending the winter on his West Kennebunk farm. Illness kept him from last season’s play, but his physician reports no reason he cannot be as good a pitcher next year.
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John W. Coombs
Philadelphia” American Teague Club
Pitoner
West Kennebunk
Athletics
Coombe
Tam
Coombs
Weatherwax Wins MADSL Shoot At Butte Gun Club
Weatherwax dominated the recent MADSL shoot at the Butte Gun Club taking the Confarr medal with 23 of 25 at 6 Farde and the Tuohy medal with a matching score. Other event results included Smith, Willoughby, Goddard, Mathewson, and Miller among top scorers in the remaining contests.
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Weatherw
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Goddard Vigk
Mathewson
Miller
Butte Ramblers Win By Touchdown At Deer Lodge
Special Dispatch to the Standard Deer Lodge Dec. 1 Butte Ramblers beat the Milwaukee shop team 6 to 0 in Deer Lodge. Weir of Butte scored the TD after an intercepted pass in the center field. Weir Kelley Sullivan and Kelly were noted for strong play. Deer Lodge had a near scoring chance when Pritchard fumbled after catching a forward pass. Snyder of Deer Lodge gained well, Senrold led Deer Lodge well at quarterback, and Tom Robbins refereed.
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Milwaukee Shop
Butte
Weir
Meith
Kelley
Sullivan
Kelly
Woolcox
Pritchard
Snyder
Senrold
Tom Robbins
Ray Williams
Milwaukee
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Reet
Payton
Reece Lett
Marshall
Shea and
Lett
Henroth Minion
Snyder Waeiaad
Harp” Sullivan Puli
Tinker Shortstop Meeting With Robison Fails
Indianapolis December reports Robison, Brooklyn manager, met with shortstop Tinker but he did not appear. Robison said Tinker had not left Chicago and Ebbetts would finish the deal. Also noted: a separate report of a cannibal attack near Brisbane.
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Withert Robinson
Brooklyn
Joe ‘Tinker
Robinson
Tinker
Chicago
Ebbets
Baseball doings in Montana towns spark league talk
With a directors meeting near, Montana baseball debates shape up as presidents and towns face forfeit money and partial subscriptions. Great Falls seeks funds for a team, Missoula plans to run Cliff Blankenship again, and Helena wavering may join late. Salt Lake mulls forming a circuit and Mormon fans push for stable regional play amid travel costs.
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Norship
Ities
Larry Dusin
Matt Harry
Butte
Great Falls
Herb” Hesterent
Hester
Hageft
Missoula
Cliff Blankenship
Helena
Capital City
Lake
Union Association
Salt Lake
Hulme
Ogden
Reno, Ney
Boise
Tri-State
Reno
Murray
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Pocatello
Wicely
Jimmy Sheckard
Tinker and Brooklyn conflict on salary dispute
Chicago and New Haven reports detail Joe Tinker negotiating a salary with Brooklyn club officials. Tinker, cautious about an agreement, favors a $7500 figure with a $10000 bonus possible upon signing. Robinson conveyed messages, and Tinker expected to meet president Charles Ebbets in New Haven or New York.
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Joe Tinker
Brooklyn National Union
Robinson
Indianapolis
Tinker
Brooklyn
Nager
Charles Ebbets
Brooklyn Club
Borah a Rising Force in Republican Party
Washington report details Senator William Borah of Idaho dominating a harmony meeting of the Republican National Committee. Borah’s leadership boosted his presidential prospects for 1916, while colleagues like Cummins of Iowa saw their own influence dimmed. The committee endorsed Borah’s reform program, shaping a reorganization strategy after the Chicago 1912 convention.
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William E. Borah
Idaho
Repubican National Committee
Borah
John W. Hart
Col
George Harvey
Harpers’ Weekly
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Republican Party
Champ Clark
Colonel Harvey
Borah Willead
Horak
Borak
National Committee
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New York State
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Publican Party
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New York
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Republican National Committee
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Iowa
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