Fear for Future Baseball Materials Dims as Soft Ball Replaces Hard
Los Angeles Sept. 11. An article warns that future baseball material may be scarce unless changes occur. It notes a shift from hard to soft indoor balls, reducing playing distance and altering youth style. The piece cites crowding spaces and limited field access as factors driving the change and questions long term impact on talent.
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Australians Face Tests In National Singles at Germantown
In Philadelphia on September 11 Australian players Patterson Anderson and O Hara Wood enter the third round of the national singles championship at Germantown Cricket Club. Anderson meets Yale intercollegiate champion Lucien E Williams, while O Hara Wood faces William E Davis. Other featured matches include Manuel Alonzo versus S Howard Voshell and Francis T Hunter against Lawrence B Rice.
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Yanks Complete Polo Grounds Farewell Sweep
With a game and a half lead the Yankees finish the season in New York and head for the enemy. They sweep the Athletics in a double header at the Polo Grounds, widen distance on idle Browns, and stay within reach of the Pirates and Reds as five St Louis hurlers fail in a 13 8 loss to Cincinnati. The Giants beat the Dodgers 10 4 as Hill exits early and Reuther wins, while the Red Sox top the Senators 6 1.
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Cobb Believer In College Product For The Diamond
Ty Cobb praises college players as a strong source for major league talent. Detroit scouts have targeted college ranks, noting money and development paths draw players to the majors. Cobb cites George Sisler as the greatest college graduate to enter the game and highlights Sisler’s versatility from pitcher to first base.
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Poetry therapy for gridiron players sparks new coaching tool
Lehigh athletic director Professor Howard R. Reiter advocates using poems to boost football teams before and after games. He cites verses by Sir John Ball and Robert W. Service as morale tonics, noting poems can lift spirits, sharpen teamwork, and help players endure adversity on the field.
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Baby Tarzan Roams the Harlem Wild
James Syracuse and his wife raise their 25 month old son Jimmy as a natural child on a strict diet and survival training. The boy roams Harlem river cliffs with remarkable balance and strength while avoiding school and church until later. The parents defend their method as a sacrifice for a healthier life and reject film stardom for Jimmy's future.
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Guy Fibre May Be Eligible to Play Football at Ohio University
The Ohio University football captain Guy Fibre may be eligible this season as his case is reviewed by Ohio conference officials. Fibre previously played at Washington and Jefferson and served in the army. If his Washington and Jefferson year counts as varsity, he could be ineligible, but if considered freshmen football, he may qualify.
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Unadulterated Speed Pitcher’s Great Asset
Billy Evans argues a fastball is a pitcher’s key asset. He cites Walter Johnson’s early dominance and highlights Sylvester Johnson of Detroit who pitched a nine inning classic against Boston on the final series, using fastballs exclusively and winning 16–3. Johnson’s fastball, plus a strong Wendell Pillette showing, signals a bright future if confidence and experience grow.
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Yesterday's Major League Home Runs Recap
National League leaders Daubert of Cincinnati and Bottomley of St. Louis each hit a solo shot. Tombs and Dean contributed in the American League totals, with the league tallies showing American 477 and National 453.
Casting for Trout and College Dreams
A playful verse describes a caster trying to reel in trout all day yet failing to cast them out. Billy Evans boasts Ty is strong for college men, but the speaker notes they are stronger for the fair co ed.
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Leading Hitters of the Major Leagues in the American League
The American League leading hitters list includes Ty Cobb of Detroit batting .375 and Speaker of Cleveland with strong averages. Others named are Heisman of Detroit Tobin of Detroit Hornsby of St Louis Tierney of Pittsburgh Miller of Chicago Bigbee of Pittsburgh and Grimes of Chicago with notable marks.
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National track and field championships open in Newark
The Amateur Athletic Union nationals bring America's top all-round athletes to Newark New Jersey for the ten event contest to crown the best all around athlete. The program is divided into two sections with five events in the morning session.
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WGY Presents Get Rich Quick Wallingford Radio Play
WGY a General Electric radio station airs parts of the comedy Get Rich Quick Wallingford in three episodes Tuesday September 19 led by Edward H. Smith. The program is part of a weekly series with prior plays The Wolf and The Garden of Allah. Musical programs bow Monday Thursday and Friday at 7 45 and Friday at 10 30.
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Yesterday's American Association Baseball Scores
Results from yesterday show Indianapolis over Columbus 12 to 8 in the first game and Columbus defeating Indianapolis 6 to 4 in the second. Toledo beat Louisville 3 to 1 then lost 8 to 2 to Louisville. Kansas City 3 over Minneapolis 2 in the first game and Minneapolis 8 over Kansas City 3 in the second. St Paul 8 Milwaukee 2 in the first game and 7 to 6 in the second. New York 10, Philadelphia 32 in the first and 2 to 1 in the second. Boston 6, Washington 1. Detroit-St Louis and Chicago-Pittsburgh games were rained out. New York 10, Brooklyn 4. Cincinnati 13, St Louis in play. Chicago-Pittsburgh rain.
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Schedule of today’s major league baseball games
American Association games feature Louisville versus Toledo Milwaukee facing St Paul Kansas City plays Minneapolis New York meets Philadelphia in the American League Boston visits New York in the National League two matches listed
Chauncey Defeats Hocking Valley All Stars 12 to 7
Chauncey tops Hocking Valley All Stars 12 to 7 at home as Sam Withem stays steady on the mound after early trouble. Morrison and Corbin lead the hits with three apiece. Chauncey boots contribute five unearned runs despite Linson's rough start.
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