Many Alibis in Baseball By Billy Evans Relates Few
Baseball writer Billy Evans recalls extraordinary alibis from the sport’s past. He notes Hank Perry’s slugger reputation and Detroit’s outfield defense that kept him from breaking through. Jennings used Perry in a key pinch situation and Perry prepared to swing with fences backed, aiming to break the game open.
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Perry's patience at bat ends rally in tense Detroit game
A detailed account of a tense Detroit game featuring Perry's disciplined approach at the plate. Umpire calls three balls two strikes as Perry refuses risky pitches, leaving Jennings frustrated and the rally extinguished. Anecdotes recount Ping Bodie and Hughey Jennings signaling strategy and pressure, plus early prospects of a young pitcher’s major league debut.
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Leslie Wins National Senior Cross Country Title at Van Cortlandt Park
Sidney L. Leslie of Long Island Athletic Club captures the 6 mile national senior cross country championship by AAU, finishing first with a time of 42:42. Gaston Strobink of South Patterson places second, Arthur Roth of Mohawk third, William Kyrosen of Finland unattached fourth. Team honors go to New York Athletic Club with 26 points, Long Island AC second with 48, Mohawk AC third with 51.
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These Men Boost For Studebakers in the South
Five men are shown on Auto Row. Beeson and Hulbert from Denver gained fame boosting Studebaker cars. Beeson is southern district manager for Studebaker, controlling all states south of the Mason Dixon line. Hulbert handles retail sales for the local branch.
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Georgia Military College claims prep title after strong season
In a letter from Georgia Military College leaders, the team proclaims itself state prep champion after a 15 to 11 Thanksgiving win over Gordon Institute. The season featured a 382 to 84 scoring edge, with notable wins over M C Dahlonega and Riverside, and a tough schedule versus Mercer Subvarsity, Granite Hi, and others.
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Regimental Basketball Ends Season With Friday Title Showdown
Regimental basketball wraps its 1913 season with a Friday night title game at Wind-Up Co. as Company G faces Governor’s Horse Guard Regulars. Both teams own clean slates, with the Horse Guard unbeaten in six games and Company G holding four played, two postponed. A league rule could force a best-of-three series if neither team leads by two games.
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