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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1913

Page

3

Will Phenoms of 1912 Repeat in 1913?

Managers muse on whether Christy Mathewson and other 1912 pitching phenoms will sustain greatness in 1913. The piece contrasts first year feats with later performance, naming Mathewson, Plank, Walsh, Coombs, Bender, Brown, Reulbach, Johnson, Cole, Alexander, Chalmers, Adams, Mitchell, Knapp, Covington, and several others, noting some faded while a few rebound.

Luther McCarty Christy Mathewson Eddie Plank Ed Walsh Jack Coombs Chief Bender Mordecai Brown Ed Reulbach Walter Johnson King Cole Grover Alexander Chalmers Babe Adams Willie Mitchell Gene Knapp Covington Cubs Athletics Babe Atkins Tigers Texes Alexander Phillies Naps Vean Gregg Bedient Dubne Cashion Jers Hendrix Tes Robinson Naonaltellent Dubue

Eastern yachtsmen invited to Havre races week of July 20

International yacht races at Havre invite eastern yachtsmen for the week of July 20 to 26. It is not yet decided if some of the large New England yachts will voyage to Europe this spring.

Havre New England Europe Hot Springs Ark Marty O Toole Pittsburgh Ed la Force Unir Marty la Force la Force S Edith

White Hopes Rise in Heavyweight Scene in 1910s Context

The article profiles Luther McCarty and Jess Willard as rising white heavyweights, noting McCarty’s string of knockouts and Willard’s height and toughness. It compares them with James J. Jeffries era and references Smith and Bombardier Wells, implying the emergence of a new generation amid a shift in the heavyweight landscape.

McCarty Jess Willard Tommy Clark Stanley Retchet Luther McCarty Carl Morris Jim Flynn al Patter Jess Wilherd Mearty Gaintast Smith Bombardier Wells Hater Charlie Medssiy McCarty Willard Smith Sveiohits Findi Tenner Denner America Gert James J Dettries Ecard Jeffries Marvin Hart Tommy Burns Willard Burns Johnson Patrick Lincelin Trish-Lidian Deir Tristan West Kansas City Pittcher Willerd Thors McCarty Bern Urist Wineries Phe Jeitial Ooortey Dh Theery Stort

Live Up To Their Names Ball Players Show Eight Handles

Players display notable fielding and hitting prowess as Barnwell, a Nap pitcher, leads in diving plays. Hank Chance and others contribute to the team’s strong batting averages while intriguing names like Rapp and Uber appear in the rundown of performances.

Barnwell Hank Wits Severial Olive

Last Curve Invented Says Mullin But Pitchers May Improve

George Mullin asserts a new curve may be devised but notes pitchers of today can still master curves. He observes attempts to curve the ball remain frequent while emphasizing continued development of pitching artistry. Nick Cullop, the expensive recruit for the Naps, reportedly displays promising ability for Manager Joe Birmingham.

George Mull George Sibys Caesars Cullop Naps Nick Cullop Joe Birmingham

Recruit Crop In Utility Roles In Major Leagues

A large influx of recruits aims to stay with teams until May 15 when rosters must be trimmed to twenty five. Detroit leads in tryouts with twenty three rookies, including catchers Rondeau and Gibson, who are likely kept. Several clubs plan to retain many recruits amid injuries and weather delays, shaping a broad pool of utility players across the leagues.

Detroit Rondeau Gibson John Henry Clark Griffith Alnsmith Williams Manet Bean Red Sox Fiwe Leonard Denver Moseley Foster Brant Janver Palsa Connie Ma Jake Stahl Berger George Stovall Alexander Browns St. Louis Wits Frank Clance Jetineten Chapman Bertatis Duched Chicago Agnew Alexander AC Nay Toeotie Jennings Jennings Alie Tied Onne Cullop Nap Boston Philadelphia Washington Derrick New York

Spring Rheumatism Remedy Ad In Lodge Notices

A wartime style notice promotes Chamberlains Liniment as a quick fix for rheumatism with a doorway ad tone. It also lists multiple fraternal lodge meeting nights, with names and titles for Williams Lodge 15 and Elmo Lodge K of P and Woodmen of the World meetings.

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