Umpire Guthrie Recalls Turbulent Milwaukee Trip 1909
National League umpire Guthrie recalls a 1909 American Association assignment in Milwaukee during a Minneapolis series with St Paul. A disputed tenth inning involved Barry McCormick and Cravath, sparking a fan clash that led Guthrie to declare McCormick out for interference, a decision termed the toughest of his career.
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Jimmy Cains
Cy Young
Collins
Jimmy Block
Milwaukee
Barry McCormick
Cravath
King
McCormick
Spois
Akins
Minneapolis
Tales of the Diamond and a Young Player’s Lesson
A baseball reminiscence recounts a rookie’s speed and a near big league break. The narrator describes a young player who doubled a hit into two bases, arguing he was wisely ruled out at second but safe at first. The manager’s friendly Baseman talk and a Tobaska style ditto close the tale with a moral about bases being touchable.
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Jas
Dixie Club Slugging Show Set For Tuesday Night
The Pixie Athletic Club plans a boxing card Tuesday featuring six bouts led by Batting Minor of Memphis vs Terry Nelson of Chattanooga. Kid Young of Atlanta meets Almith of Jacksonville in a main bout, with Kid Superior facing Young Abe Attell in preliminaries. The show will be staged at a new town venue with incline seating and modern ring setup.
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Pixie Athletic Club
Plana
Minor
Memphis
Terry Nelson
Chattanio
Ben
Tese Boys
Kid Young Tha
Pride
Atlanta
Mith
Tacksonville
Spider Britter
Peyo
Ike
Kid Superior
Abe Attell
Many Are After Jess Willard in New York Scuffle
January 27 report notes Jess Willard the runner up in the heavyweight race faces bar from Kansas Binat over a missed Buffalo boxing date. Promoters Tom Jones and Cutler vie to sign him while Willard enjoys demand, but no contract signed. The piece mentions Willard’s public attention and a late hour domestic exchange.
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New York
Jess Willard
Kansas
Willard
Buffalo
Tavis
Mithia
Willards
Tom Jones
Ed Wolgast
California
Chicago
Cutler
Kulick the Wizard Driver Mech at Algonquin Hill Climb
Detroit January 25 Frank Kulick Ford driver and mechanic rose to fame by dominating the Algonquin hill climb. He set new marks on Algonquin and Phillips hills, posting a total time of 42 35 for the hills. The winning trophy is on display at the Ford plant as he aims to defend it next year.
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Detroit
Detroits
Algonquin
Iast
Ford Motor Company
Frank Kulick
Algonquin Hills
Ford Company
Kulick
Mteonguin
Uddle Hearne
Phillips Hill
Zenglea
Ford
Thie Hullck
Ford Administration
Boy Aims for Shoffa From Overland Catalog Request
A New York Overland dealer provides a catalog to a boy who hopes to become a shoffah, and a New Jersey farmer later visits the showroom to buy an Overland car. The farmer notes the car’s popularity after hearing workers on a New Jersey farm discuss it.
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New Jersey
Buick Unveils Highly Attractiv e 1932 Catalog
The Buick Motor Company releases a standout 1932 catalog acclaimed for its printing and design. It features bold centerfolds of the Elmira factory, aerials of sixteen Buick branches including Atlanta, and many departures from standard catalogs with models, high mileage cars, and an 84 acre factory complex portrayed across four pages.
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Buick Motor Company
Printera
Indianapolis
Buick Company
Buick
Atlantas
Elint Midh
Judge Sees Special Talent for Argument
Rhetorical skill or boxing prowess is debated as the judge notes a notable talent for argument. The remark invites comparison between legal advocacy and pugilistic flair, suggesting a sharp, combative style in proceedings and public disputes.
Cobb Trails Wagner and Lajoie in All Star Batting Aim
The piece compares Tyrus Cobb Nap Lajoie and Honus Wagner across seven and thirteen year slates of play as it ranks their lifetime averages. It notes Lajoie leading with a .377 mark, Cobb second at .372 and Wagner third at .359, praising Lajoie’s consistency and Cobb’s age related jump toward historical greatness.
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Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Nap Lajoie
Hans Wagner
Georgia Peach
Cobb
Wagner
Lajoie
Larry
Walter Cobb
Many Possibilities in Chance Regime
Walter Marchand considers the New York Americans led by Mr Chance and Mr Farrell in contention or doomed to the cellar. If Russell Ford regains form and Cree and the triple crown players stay healthy, Chance can inject Cubs-like pepper and push New York into the first division and pennant contention. otherwise the team will struggle to escape last place.
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Walter Marchand
New York
Yankees
Mr Chance
New York Americans
Mr Farrells
Atili
Russell Ford
Walter Cree
Cubs
Georgia Seniors Capture Football Championship Title
Athens Ga January 25 seniors won the football championship. The senior class team defeated juniors sophomores and freshmen with a decisive victory to claim the title.
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Georgia
Athens
Semniors
Interclass series highlights at Georgia big night
The Juniors defeated the Sophomores by a wide margin 25 to 7 while the Sophomores edged the Freshmen in a close 7 to 6 game. The football championship is a key step toward the Interclass athletic crown, a growing feature at Georgia.
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Georgia
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