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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1915

Page

3

Maxwell Cars Promise Performance and Prestige

A Maxwell advertisement argues that buying a Maxwell guarantees refinement comfort and endurance. It notes the same stock Maxwell design used by champions Wild Bill Turner Billy Carson on Mt Hamilton and Mt Wilson and the same heat treated steel as in Maxwell Racers driven by Barney Oldfield and Carson breaking 300 mile non stop race records Corona and San Diego.

Maxwell Bill” Turner Billy” Carson Mt. Hamilton Mt. Wilson Maxwell Laboratory Barney Oldfield Corona San Diego

Sam Crawford Aims for 3500 Major League Hits

Detroit star Sam Crawford, nearing 3,000 hits, is projected to top 3,500 with continued seasons. Trainer Harry Tuthill praises Crawford as an ideal, disciplined player likely to play years longer if he stays healthy.

Detroit Tiger Sam Crawford Crawford Cincinnati Wahoo Sam Hans Wagner Larry Lajoie Harry Tuthill Tuthill Sam

Knuckle Ball Describes Elusive Pitch By Cheney and Bresnahan

Manager Bresnahan praises a knuckle ball as the most deceptive pitch. Cubs catcher Roger notes the ball’s break is so extreme that no batter or backstop can handle it. Cheney’s grip and release are described with anecdotes of near misses and a trainer’s warnings.

Maxwell Company Maxwell Maxwell Road”. Co. B. Griffith Holman Building Bresnahan Cubs Larry Cheney Roger Cate Cheney Goo Roger Bresnahan Iatha

Post-World's Series proposed for Pacific coast

President John Tener of the National League advances a plan to stage a post-world series on the Pacific coast next fall. It would feature the world champions as a picked team of top players from various leagues, a novel concept likely to attract coastal baseball fans with limited access to major games. Legislative action would be needed to gain national approval, but supporters expect the idea to prove profitable and popular.

John K. Tener Pacific Coast Tener

Novel Angles of Baseball Highlight League Tensions

The piece notes cold dismal weather and leaders proposing to close gates on many small teams to ease public demand. It cites the Federal league's influence and calls for a cooperative plan to reduce player costs and attract patrons. Bert Coy of the San Francisco Seals is released.

Federal League Milwaukee Sentinel Bert Coy San Francisco ‘Seals

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Soll Simms Big Tiger Lajoie Mit Fee Larry ‘Cheney
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