Babe Ruth a boy from St. Mary's to baseball idol
Henry L. Farrell profiles George Ruth born in Baltimore on February 1, 1894, detailing his rise from St. Mary’s Industrial School to baseball superstardom. The piece traces his early pitching and field versatility, key trades, record home runs, and enduring humble persona as he becomes the game’s greatest figure.
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George
Babe) Ruth
Babe Ruth
Babe
Moratio Alger
Baltimore
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St. Mary's
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Jack Dunn
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Fayetteville
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Athletics
Ruth
Shoree
Egan
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Harry Frazee
Boston Reds
New York Yankees
Miler l Tluggins
Yankees
Tcher
Yanks and Giants face off in opening World Series slugfest
Crowds gather as baseball fans expect a power hitting battle in New York. Ruth and Murderer’s Row draw attention while McGraw’s Giants boast strong averages. Fans wonder how Babe will perform against Giant pitching amid other local notices including Gerald Norris funeral and a weekend gathering at the Robinson home.
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New York
Giants
McGraw
Huggins
Babe
Ruth
Boston Red Sox
Brooklyn
Boston
Chicago
Frankie Frisch
George Kelly
iGiants
Gerald Norris
Clarence Robinson
Clarence Mitchell
Athens
Less Bryson
H. H. North
Apology Letter Over Misidentified Ball Team
J B Brown apologizes to James McManee manager of Jobs team for misidentifying opponents. He states no intent of notoriety and notes confusion over which team was played.
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Jas. McManee
Jobs
Athens Hi Rounds Into Shape For New Lexington Opener
Athens High football coach Torrance reshapes the lineup after two wins to meet New Lexington at Ohio Field Saturday at 2 30. They shift Wilcox to tackle Brooks to guard and add Schaffer Gandee Muir Kennedy Maple Clarke Brown Moore Pedigo for the starting unit with Sweeney at quarterback Battin Hughes and Feth in the backfield and Kahler backing Sweeney.
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Doug” Torrance
Athens Hi
Ohio Field
New Lexington Hi
Chauncey Hi
Wellston
Torrance
Wilcox
Brooks
Parnes
McKinley
Schaffer
Gandee
Muir
Kennedy
Maple
Sharp
Clarke
Brown
Moore
Pedigo
Oldfield
Baker
Roberts
Rhodes
Sweeney
Battin
Hughes
Feth
Kahler
Nelsonville White Sox Defeat Carbon Hill 38 to 2
Nelsonville White Sox overpower Carbon Hill 38 to 2 as Kerr Hartley and Smith limit Crabtree to few hits. H. Coope shines with a triple, double, and single driving the offense in four innings and contributing to the lopsided victory.
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Carbon Hill
Crabtree
Nelsonville White Sox
White Sox
Kerr
Hartley
Smith
Coope
Nelsonville
Girls' elementary education rate in Turkey very low
In Turkey only one per cent of the girls attend elementary schools. This statistic highlights gender disparity in basic education within the country.
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Turkey
Polo Grounds Crowd Fills Bleachers In World Series Start
At the Polo Grounds on October 5 the first World Series game drew a maelstrom of baseball fans. Thousands waited overnight. within an hour of gates opening the bleachers sold out and even grandstand seats were sought as crowds surged into the stadium.
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Polo Grounds
New York
Noga
Local residents host outing at Natural Rock Enterprise
Mr and Mrs Charles Liggett entertain guests Mr and Mrs Emmett Linscott and Mr and Mrs Ezra Neal on a Sunday visit. Several youths from the area motor to Natural Rock at Enterprise for a pleasant picnic outing.
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Charles Liggett
Emmett Linscott
Ezra Neal
This Place
Enterprise
Picnia
Local social notes list visitors and a new baby
Ireland Mr. and Mrs. Ira Ballard of Centennial hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C E Brandeberry. L D Brafford and daughter Inez Marie of Belpre visiting EK L Rogers. S D Root and children of Stewart visiting Hiram Root. A son named Robert Keith born to Mr. and Mrs. Adam Brandeberry. Eliza and Jim Hornsby visiting Susan Hornsby. Mrs. J B Daugherty hosts sister Mrs. Net Godfrey.
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Ira Ballard
Centennial
C. BE. Brandeberry
L. D. Brafford
Inez Marie
Belpre
EK. L. Rogers
S. D. Root
Stewart
Hiram Root
Adam Brandeberry
Robert Keith
Eliza
Jim Hornsby
Susan Hornsby
J. B. Daugherty
Net Godfrey
Wouldn't Allow Him in Prison
Cleveland report recounts John Tan Tanzer who was committed for driving an automobile while intoxicated. He was released on his own recognizance to take his aged mother home, then denied entry when he returned until the commitment papers arrived. He waited and was later admitted.
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Cleveland
John Tan- Tanzer
Baker to Defend Party on the Stump in Cleveland
Former Cleveland mayor and Wilson secretary Newton Baker may speak this fall to defend his party against criticisms from Mayor Fitzgerald. The Democratic campaign targets Baker to bolster Ed Haserodt’s mayoral bid amid six candidates, four Democrats and two Republicans.
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Cleveland
Newton Baker
Wilson
Fitzgerald
Baker
Ed Haserodt
Governor Will Be Made a Red Man
Between 15 000 and 20 000 Red Men are expected in Columbus for the November 12 initiation of Governor Harry L. Davis into the order. National officers and officials from many states will attend as Deerfoot Tribe of Columbus Fleetfoot tribe Canton and Erie tribe of Toledo carry out the ceremonial work.
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Columbus
Harry L. Davis
Davis
Deerfoot Tribe
Marrying Parson Reaches 1100 Weddings in 11 Years
Rev. J H Kinney of Trinity M E Church in Zanesville has performed 1100 weddings in 11 years after two ceremonies last Saturday. He gave his first sermon in the city 11 years ago this Sunday.
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Zanesville
J. H. Kinney
Trinity M. KE
McCormick as peace maker in Stillman divorce case
New York October reports reveal Harold F. McCormick the Chicago millionaire tried to broker a settlement in the Stillman divorce dispute. John E. Mack guardian of Guy Stillman calls McCormick the mysterious figure who urged Mrs Stillman to accept a five year exile in Europe to end the action. Fowler McCormick, son of the Harvester magnate, reportedly engaged to Anne Stillman. Newspersons note interconnections among the Stillman and Rockefeller families and the $20,000 emergency fund for state building designs amid a $4,000,000 appropriation last winter.
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John E. Mack
Guy Stillman
McCormick
Mes A. Stillman
Europe
Fowler McCormick
Harvester
Anne Stillman
Newphews
John D. Rockefeller
James A. Stillman
Harold McCormick
See Arcola Today A New Heating Invention For Homes
Arcola presents a compact heating unit suited for small homes and shops. The device promises quick installation and surprisingly low cost, ideal for offices garages and storefronts seeking efficient warmth.
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Arcola
Eight-Inch Prison Rat Slain in County Jail
A dead prisoner was moved from the county jail today after a dramatic pursuit of a giant eight inch rat. The rodent entered via the sewer, attacked a prisoner’s toe, then dodged around the bull pen until Deputy Sheriff Pete McKinley, lunging with a swift kick, killed the animal.
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Pete McKinley
Rat
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