Baseball Across Europe The World Promoter's View
A 1919 Bell Syndicate piece by Hugh S. Fullerton surveys baseball's future in Europe and beyond. It notes England's tepid interest, France's youth uptake, Belgium's indifference, and Italy's budding support, with American influence spreading via soldiers priests and Spalding tours.
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Baker
Europe
England
Avy
University of Louvain
Old City
Vatican Gardens
George McCarthy
Mindanas
Philippines
Hoggit
Father George
League troubles and sports greats feature in mixed column
The piece blends sportscraft and political commentary. It praises Roger Peckinpaugh and Buck Weaver as top MLB players while recounting Cincinnati Red Stockings history. It also discusses the Paris Peace Conference and Smuts, contrasting British empire ideals with American constitutional rights and the League of Nations concept.
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Wilson
Johnson
Baseball
Clevelande
National League
Arthur Fletcher
Giants
Hollacher
Cubbs
Bancroft
Phillies
Marianville
Braves
David Jayne Hi
North American Review
Germany
Paris
General Association of Nations
League
General Smuts
Robert Cecil
Great Britain
America
Britain
Stopping the Deanie Steal and the four defense plays
Analyzes four effective methods to stop the double steal in baseball, emphasizing proper execution by catchers and infielders. Describes classic techniques, risks of fakes, and the need for front-man coordination to trap runners, noting historic contrasts and a 1903 copyright.
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Deanie
John Kling
Why They Laughed at a Shipboard Comedy Tale
The bishop of London told a tale of a New York visit where his fellow passenger and wife shared a cabin. During a thunderstorm a wooden ball bobbed in the cabin, causing comic trouble as the bishop rearranged the space. The punch line comes when the captain explains the ball is the ship's lightning cone anchor.
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Fred Toney
Cincinnati
McGraw
New York
London
St. James Square
Dr. Ingram
Fragmented text on league of nations concept and formation
Fragmentary excerpt discusses a proposed league of nations, its model, and underlying ideas. Emphasizes the construction of the league and its principles as represented in the fragment, indicating an analytical or editorial stance without complete context or specifics.
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League of Nations
Bor Ar
Rockaway Beach Constable Sails Through Wool Weather Wardrobe
A quirky Rockaway Beach item describes a constable dealing with a rain-soaked fashion frenzy. Townsfolk humorously debate two and three piece wool outfits and sailor costumes while sea breezes test sea side sartorial vows. Wool remains the connecting thread as humor, weather, and local color mix.
Atlanta Provision Market and Livestock Quotations
Markets page shows prices for meats and livestock corrected by the U S Department. Lists hogs, bacon, sausage and various beef and cow prices with ranges for steer, cows and heifers. Figures reflect quality grades and weight bands common to the era.
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Atlanta
U. & Foot Administration
Bologna
Anite Pte Patriaica Company
Sona
Aotae
Bulie
Young
Pike
Locals Break Even with Chattanooga
Mobile and Memphis battled to a 5 3 tie as Browne relieved Goodbred in the eighth, holding the visitors scoreless, while Bills struggled early before settling. Key hits came from Carroll Tutwaller Christenbury and Griffin with strong defense. Mobile took a 5 3 victory in the late innings?
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Goodbred
Bills
Memphia
Sroka
Mobile
A. E McMillan
Golgin
Beretekloo
Breed
Tutwaller
Miller
Schopner
Coleman
Moyera
W. Brown
Galvin
Memphis
Vr. H
A. Christenbury
Smith
Carroll
Griffin
Lewis
Bischoff
Manda
Memphis Ovens
Tutweiler
Christenbury
Mnlet
Ellig
Brown
Basda
Browne
Dis
Johnston
Lauzon
Pels Win Two In Nashville Doubleheader Score Drive Wins
Nashville August 17 Pels win both ends of a doubleheader against New Orleans as high crowds watch. Pitcher Torkelson dominates early, while Hodge and Decatur struggle. Final tallies show Nashville 10 New Orleans 7 in the opener and Nashville 9 New Orleans 4 in the nightcap.
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Nashville Echo
Orleans
Hodge
Nashville Buy
Decatur
Pelse
Torkeison
Lankenau
Jonnard
Lee
Stansbur
Torkelson
Tarkelton
Sullivan
Agnew
New Orleans
Brennen
Campbell
N. Orlhars
Denisls
Stansbury
Gilbert
Deberry
Knaupp
Piedler
Torkelgen
H. Po
A. Wickham
Rt Meyers
Urke
McDonald
Grahas Dunning
Cmibesiten
Bilam
P . Decatur
Acore
Evessee
Downward Cotton Trend Amid Mixed Market Signals
New Orleans notes a week of falling cotton prices driven by high living costs and world events. Weather and crop reports were mixed with insect damage in the Mississippi and Texas, yet Georgia pickling rising as the new crop moves south. Markets eye August end and a government report due after Labor Day holidays.
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New Orleans
Botton Roads
Hoban
Bogetine
Bippi River
Thecamaege
Texas
Georgia
Pickine
South Géorszin
America Faces Greatest Crisis in All Her History
The weekly financial review from Henry Clews & Co. discusses a deep crisis in the postwar economy. It notes high prices driven by European demand, wage pressure, and government finance concerns, with emphasis on labor, inflation, and the need to work and save. It covers monetary outlook, currency, stock activity, and agricultural prosperity shaping a cautious but unsettled market ahead.
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America
Weekly Financial Review
Henry Clews & Co
New York
Economie
Europa
Europe
Federal Reserve Board
Business Failures Rise in United States This Week
Reported increases show 99 failures in the preceding week and 153 in the corresponding week last year. Interest centers on the rise across industries with many sectors affected and the Northeast and Midwest noted among impacted regions.
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H.G. Ban & Co
Jane Ween
Labor Was Cause Of Stocks Break
New York, August 17. Labor conditions and other signs of social unrest, notably price agitation, largely explain the ongoing break in stock prices last week. The drop corrected overvalued issues, with foreign exchange collapse adding pressure. A credit organization aimed to fund foreign obligations, but substantial relief from foreig n governments was deemed essential. The money market showed unusual ease in call loans, due to lighter stock trading as bankers foresee tougher domestic and foreign demands. Industrial activity varied with iron and steel improving production while leather and textiles suffered from rising costs.
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Germany
United States
Stock Exchange
England
New York
Steel production gains in mid August industry report
New York August 17 steel production shows gains reaching about 80 percent of capacity in some areas. Pittsboro district reports around 80 percent, with ongoing labor cost uncertainties pushing sellers to cautious terms for future orders. Pig iron export sales estimated near 50,000 tons, copper markets quiet with resale lots at 21.5 to 23.25 cents per pound, September supper at 24 cents. Lead and spelter improving with New York shipments around 5 to 10 points below national quote. Tin steady at 70 cents, war trade board and American Iron and Steel Institute loosen regulatory controls as industry restrictions lift.
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New York
Pittsboro
Haat Et Louis Spelter
War Trade Board
Nien
American Iron and Steel Institute
Dun's Review Reports Mixed Week in Price Changes
Price changes in dun's review show a small net decrease with 26 advances and 32 declines in the weekly cash markets. Grain markets strengthened early due to limited supplies, hogs fell sharply on Thursday, and provisions dropped to lower levels as demand remained fairly active and product supplies met needs.
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Dun
Athlestics
Nashville Market Sets Record With $101 A Pound Tobacco
Nashville Ga August 17 The Nashville tobacco ware house paid record high prices when Owen Kirkland a farmer near Nashville sold part of his crop for 101 per pound This first year of cultivation shows tobacco easier to grow and sell than cotton and promises several thousand pounds from this farm Market activities remain heavy with buyers working to keep up Floor space and market facilities are expected to double next year amid strong demand.
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Nashville
Spee
Nashville Tobacco Wares
Owen Kirkland
E. Gray
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