Babe Ruth Rise From Baltimore School to Baseball’s Pole of Fame
Henry L. Farrell profiles George Ruth from St. Mary’s Industrial School to a baseball icon. The piece traces his early talent, versatility as pitcher and hitter, key trades between the Federal League and Yankees, and how his 1919 to 1921 seasons shattered records and drew fans, while Ruth remained humble and dedicated.
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George
Babe) Ruth
Babe Ruth
Babe
Horatio Alger
Baltimore
Brothers of St. Mary's Industrial School
St. Mary's
Jack Dunn
Dunn
Fayetteville
N. C
Phillies
Athletics
Federal League
Ruth
Egan
Boston Red
Red Sox
Wens
Harry Frazee
Boston Reds
New York Yankees
McCormick Named Peace Maker in Stillman Family Row
Harold F. McCormick, Chicago millionaire tied to his split from wife, is identified as the man who tried to broker a settlement in the Stillman family disputes. John E. Mack calls him the mysterious millionaire who sought to move Mrs. A. Stillman to accept a five year exile in Europe to drop divorce action.
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New York
Harold F. McCormick
Chicago
Stillman
John E. Mack
Guy Stillman
McCormick
A. Stillman
Europe
Fowler McCormick
Harvester
Anne Stillman
Newphews
John D. Rockefeller
James A. Stillman
Oil King
Harold McCormick
Arcola Heating Invention Promises Easy Home Installations
A new heating device named Arcola claims rapid simple installation suitable for homes, stores, offices, shops and garages. The description emphasizes quick setup and user convenience, targeting small spaces and versatile indoor heating needs.
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Arcola
Apology About Misidentifying Baseball Opponent
A letter from J B Brown apologizes to manager Jas McManee of the Jobs baseball team for misidentifying the opposing team. Brown states he was under the impression they played Jobs and denies publishing for notoriety. He says the apology is to correct the record and expresses no acquaintance with the Jobs team.
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Jas. McManee
Jobs
Athens Hi Rounds Into Shape Fast for New Lexington
Athens High, under coach Doug Torrance, refines lineup after two wins. The opening game vs New Lexington at Ohio Field 2:30 PM features Sweeney at quarterback, Battin and Hughes as halves, Fetch at full, with multiple players vying for line spots and punting by Kahler and Sweeney.
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Doug” Torrance
Athens Hi
Wellston
Ohio Field
New Lexington Hi
Chauncey Hi
Torrance
Wilcox
Brooks
Barnes
McKinley
Schaffer
Gandee
Muir
Kennedy
Maple
Sharp
Clarke
Brown
Moore
Pedigo
Oldfield
Baker
Roberts
Rhodes
Sweeney
Battin
Hughes
Kahler
Local Social Notes Highlight Community Visit Guests
Ireland Mr and Mrs Ira Ballard of Centennial were Sunday guests of C B E Brandeberry. L C Brafford and daughter Inez Marie of Belpre visit E L Rogers. S D Root and children of Stewart visit Hiram Root. A son Robert Keith born to Adam Brandeberry. Eliza and Jim Hornsby visit Susan Hornsby. Mrs J B Daugherty hosts her sister Mrs Net Godfrey as guests.
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Ira Ballard
Centennial
C. BE. Brandeberry
L. C. Brafford
Inez Marie
Belpre
E. L. Rogers
S. D. Root
Stewart
Hiram Root
Adam Brandeberry
Robert Keith
Eliza
Jim Hornsby
Susan Hornsby
J. B. Daugherty
Net Godfrey
Tanzer Refused Admission To Jail After Release
Cleveland news reports John Tanzer committed for drunken driving was released on his own recognizance. He tried to enter the county jail to escort his elderly mother home but was refused admission until commitment papers arrived. He waited and was later accommodated.
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Cleveland
John Tanzer
Tanzer
Nelsonville White Sox edge Carbon Hill 3–2 in pitcher duel
Nelsonville White Sox defeated Carbon Hill 3 to 2 as Kerr Hartley and Smith held the Hillers to ten hits. H Coope starred with a triple, double and single fueling the late rally as Crabtree struggled through four innings.
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Carbon Hill
Crabtree
Nelsonville White Sox
White Sox
Kerr
Hartley
Smith
H. Coope
Nelsonville
Education Gap in Turkey School Attendance
A report notes that only one percent of Turkish girls attend elementary schools, highlighting a severe gender disparity in basic education.
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Turkey
World Series crowds throng Polo Grounds stands
Fans jam the Polo Grounds for the first world series game, filling the bleachers hours before first pitch. Thousands waited since nightfall and early morning to secure seats as bleachers fill and grandstand seats sell out amid the eager, crowded scene.
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Polo Grounds
New York
Noga
Local Picnic Trip to Natural Rock at Enterprise
Mr and Mrs Charles Liggett hosted guests over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Emmett Lingscott and Mr and Mrs Ezra Neal. Several local youths drove to Natural Rock at Enterprise for a picnic outing.
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Charles Liggett
Emmett Lingscott
Ezra Neal
Enterprise
Expect Baker to Defend His Party Upon the Stump
Newton Baker former Cleveland mayor and wartime secretary of war may stump this fall to defend his record during his mayoral term against Mayor Fitzgerald criticisms. Fitzgerald accuses Democratic inefficiency and maladministration of the city's finances. Baker is expected to bolster Democratic candidate Ed Haserodt as voters face six candidates for mayor, four Democrats and two Republicans.
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Cleveland
Newton Baker
Wilson
Fitzgerald
Baker
Ed Haserodt
Governor Will Be Made a Red Man
About 15 000 to 20 000 Red Men are expected in Columbus for the initiation of Governor Harry L. Davis into the order on November 12. National officers and officials from several states will attend. Davis will join Deerfoot Tribe of Columbus Fleetfoot tribe Canton and Erie tribe of Toledo to carry out the ceremony.
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Columbus
Harry L. Davis
Davis
Deerfoot Tribe
Reverend Kinney Ties 1100th Knot in Ohio Parish
In Zanesville Ohio pastor Rev J H Kinney of Trinity M E Church marks 1100 weddings in 11 years after two ceremonies last Saturday. He first preached in the city 11 years ago on a Sunday.
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Zanesville
J. H. Kinney
Trinity M. E
Eight Inch Rat Slain in County Jail
A dead prisoner reports a large eight inch rat that entered the red brick jail through a sewer and chased inmates before Deputy Pete McKinley dispatched it with a high kick. The rat measured eight inches and was among the largest seen locally.
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Pete McKinley
Rat
Pete
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