Sbeckard's astonishing fielding caps Cubs win over Pirates
A September 11, 1910 Chicago game drew a massive crowd as James Sheckard produced a series of dramatic plays. He sprinted into the stands to grab a flying liner in left, then made a daring running catch to halt a Pirates rally. King Cole pitched well for Chicago while Sheckard’s glove sparked the victory that kept the Cubs in pennant contention.
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Wagner
Campbell
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McKeehnie
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Flying Dutchman
Joseph B. Bowles
Carpenter, Dean Umpire, Watches Generations in Southern League
Memphis April 27 Special. William Carpenter, veteran umpire, has watched the Southern League evolve from a fledgling circuit to a robust league as he saw players come and go from its opening season. He notes Doc Wiseman’s departure as the pace quickened and describes the old guard fading while new figures rise.
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Crozier
Abbaticchia
Winters
Lauzon
Larocque
Santa Monica Entry List Closes With Twenty Three
Los Angeles April entries for the annual Santa Monica road races have closed. Twenty three top drivers from across the country will compete in the 39.5 mile free for all. Notables include Barney Oldfield David Grace Brown Ralph DePalma Bert Dingley Teddy Tetzlaff Dave Lewis and Caleb Bragg. The two lighter car events feature seventeen other well known racers.
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Barney Oldfield
David Grace-Brown
Ralph DePalma
Bert Dingley
Teddy Tetzlaff
Dave Lewis
Caleb Bragg
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Barons Hope to Strengthen Pitching for Title Run
Birmingham April 27 Special. Barons owner Molesworth seeks major league twirlers to bolster a weak staff and add hitters like Almieda and Bagby. Reports say Bill Foxen may return, Prough could rejoin, and Earl Bagby and infielder Almieda are target acquisitions. Fans await a stronger lineup before Monday.
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Smith
Hardgrove
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Bill Prough
Hank O'Day
Wee Wil
Champ Wolgast's Ambition to Become Millionaire
Champ Wolgast aims to become a millionaire amid doubts about his conscience on gambling. He shows confidence in himself, though his past has included questions about his integrity and purse winnings in various bouts and purses.
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Cobb Faster Than Camera In Tigers Photograph
Detroit April 27. Special. Cobb appears twice in a single Tigers team photo using a panorama camera. He dashed around the line to beat the lens and reached the far end in time to pose beside Manager Jennings, smiling.
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White City Park Opens for Women Golf Tournament
The Atlanta Athletic Club women golfers start their season at Hast Lake with a handicap match play event on Monday. Entries determine whether play begins that day or postponed. Mrs. T. B. Paine Mrs. X. R. Broyles and Mrs. Q. Jones oversee the event with Stewart Maiden offering prizes including a set of clubs a golf bag and balls.
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How to Whiten Linen in Home Linen Care
Learn simple methods to brighten white fabrics at home. This guide covers common whitening tricks using everyday items, plus steps to handle common yellowing and restore fresh appearance to linen and cotton items. Follow safe practices for best results.
Gulf States Tennis Title at New Orleans in June
The twelfth annual open Gulf States tennis championship tournament runs June 16 at the New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club. Events include men's singles, doubles, and ladies singles with consolation rounds. Winners face 1911 champions Waldner and MacQuiston. cups become permanent after three wins. Entries close June 8. referee Frank Soule. assistant Alfred Grima.
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