Woodcock and Wood Duck Face Extinction Threat
A Philadelphia article warns game birds are vanishing as woodcock and wood duck face protection gaps. It argues spring shooting and late openings shorten survival, urged stronger laws, highlights migratory patterns, and cites AOU ornithologists on imminent decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur T. Wayne
The
Auk
American
Ornithologists' Union
Mr. Wayne
South Carolina
Easiy
Mississippi River
United States
Union
Philohela Minor
Jess
Ark
A. K. Wisher
Biological Survey
Southland
Mason and Dixon Line
Grouge
Bob White
Quall
Prohibition Co
Origin of Hospitals Traces to Roman and Monastic Roots
An overview of hospital origins from Roman care for the wounded to monastic care for the sick. Early English hospitals appear near 1080 under Lanfranc, with London and Irish developments in the 18th century including public and special institutions. The piece highlights public funding and evolving roles.
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Rec H
Caesarea
Rome
Fabiola
England
Lanfranc
Canterbury
London
Ireland
Dublin
Cork
Limerick
Belfaat
Birds of Study at Springfield Park Display
For Study of Birds a park feature in Springfield Massachusetts offers a bird display in aviaries ponds and other places to give children close range opportunity to study the habits of the little brothers of the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mags
Too Many Shut Outs Now A Baseball Trend
A New York newspaper analysis notes a surge in no-score games this season with 52 in major leagues and a run of bellwether shutouts. It cites pitcher dominance, spitter and knuckleball use, and a shortage of quality catchers as factors shaping the spike.
Donovan Breaks Hoodoo Year With 25 Wins and Four Losses
Detroit pitcher Bill Donovan shatters superstition by posting a 25 and 4 record in his hoodoo year. He laughs off omens and notes he pitches to minimize runs allowed, while Claude Rossman aids the Tigers with steady field and bat. Detroit, a strong road team, relies on solid pitching to win on foreign soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Ponovan
Detroit
Bill
Wild Willie
Donovan
Smiler
Jennings
Tigers
Comiskey proposes league meeting to unify rules
Chicago White Sox president Comiskey urges club owners to send captains or managers and league umpires to a season opening conference. He argues a detailed review of rules and uniform interpretations would reduce disputes, improve relations, and curb kickings by players, with costs borne by him if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Advice to Future Greats by Napoleon Lajoie
Napoleon Lajoie offers guidance for aspiring major league players emphasizing education, versatility, and mental focus. He urges practicing every aspect of the game, mastering multiple positions, and learning to hit with direction and placement while Seizing opportunities in games and supporting teammates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Lajoie
Major League Notes Highlight League Hopes and Slugging Talent
Fielder Jones says the pennant winner must beat Detroit. Nimmy Collins shines against Boston pitchers. Walter Johnson’s season prospects dim. Brooklyn’s Bureh and Mutch puzzle scorers with unusual names. Bridewell leads the Giants in hitting. Napoleons pitcher Jose expects St Louis Browns to contend in the AL race. Wright advised never postpone a game. Stovall works to beat Lajoie in Cleveland. A Washington rookie McBride excites fans with fielding range. Cincinnati boasts one of the NL’s fastest outfields with Paskert Kane and Mitchell patrolling the grass.
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Jones
Detroit
Nimmy Collins
Boston
Walter Johnson
Cantil
Jon
Bureh
Mutch
Brooklyn
Bridewell
Giants
Sleter
Jose
Napoleons
St. Louis Browns
Harry Wright
Bit Shettsline
Phillies
Stova
Clevelands
Lajoia
McBride
Washington
Turner
Lajoie
Cincinnati
Paskert
Kane
Mitchell
Yankee Twirler Manning Aims For Season Breakthrough
Walter Manning, 24, Yankee pitcher, stars in spring with five straight wins before a 9 3 defeat to Chicago. The rookie gained attention for control and quick batters’ weaknesses, despite limited AL experience and patchy supporting defense. He beat Philadelphia, Washington, Boston, Cleveland, and Detroit in early showings, with two wins as a reliever and a solid start against the Red Stockings. Built from Williamsport pennant team, Manning shows deliberate pace, sharp change of pace, and strong command as his key assets.
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Christy Mathewson
Walter Manning
Manning
Adrian Joss
Cleveland
Chicago White Sox
Joss
Philadelphia
Yanks
Quakertown
Newton
Athletics
Washington
Senators
Doyle
New York
Griff
Nanks
Boston
Red Stockings
Jack Kleinow
Chase
Detroit
Williamsport
Pate
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Epicure
Grouse and Quall
Edward 8. Clark
American Ornithologists’ Union
Joseph B. Bowles
Wood Duck
Dawn and Out Society
Chi. A. Ee Waddell
St. Luouls
W. L
Leever
Pitts
Bindinnas
Reulbach
Chicago
St. A. L
Walsh
Broanlya
Mathewson
N. Y
A. L. Vickers
Ath
Owen
Phita
N. L
Young
Pittsburg
Fraser
N. Lt
Willis
Raym
Burns
American Association
Superstitious
Wild Bill
Claude Rossman
Ross
Yankee
Walter
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