Lewis touted for top U S legal post stirs official circles
William H. Lewis, a Harvard graduate and former Amherst and Yale football standout born to enslaved parents, is reportedly to be nominated assistant attorney general. He now serves as assistant U S attorney for the eastern district of Massachusetts and was backed by President Roosevelt.
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Hoover era official to wed Dietrich in Washington notes
Herbert Knox Smith, head of the US Bureau of Corporations, plans to join a close corporation with Gertrude Elizabeth Dietrich, daughter of former Senator Dietrich of Nebraska. The marriage is set for the fall in Washington society, with Smith retaining his agency role while holding a stake near 60 percent in the new venture.
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Standard Oil
Upton Sinclair’s The Money Chang ers stirs Wall Street critique
Upton Sinclair prompts nationwide commentary with The Money Chang ers a critical portrait of Wall Street magnates. He claims affidavits will back his allegations and notes prior libel protection.
Veteran Sun editor Chester Lord dubbed beacon of newspaperdom
Chester S. Lord longtime managing editor of the New York Sun is celebrated as a battle hardened figure who has steered the paper through about ten thousand nightly presses. A veteran since 1872 he rose to managing editor in 1880 and served under Dana and Laffan with notable esteem. Lord sits in the Sun’s main room guiding staff, honors include SUN board service and a family involved in editorial and circulation roles. He is the son of a Presbyterian clergyman and served as regent of the state university system. His sons Kenneth and Richard work in Sun operations.
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William M. Laffan
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Wagner and Donlin Rival for National League Batting Title
The race for the NL batting crown features John Henry Wagner of Pittsburgh and Mike Donlin of New York Giants. Wagner leads with about 14 points in average. Donlin has surged with consistent hitting as experts doubt the outcome. Wagner’s Hall of Fame-like record with Pittsburgh and Donlin’s late-career surge at New York are highlighted, along with Donlin’s career arc from California to St Louis, Cincinnati, and finally Giants under McGraw. Also notes Cubs’ pennant chances as Phillies manager Murray weighs in.
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Cal
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Baltimore
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Joe Kelley
Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Murray
Phillies
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Veteran James McGuire Quits Boston Americans
James McGuire, manager of the Boston Americans for the past year, has been superseded by Fred Lake for the balance of the season. Owner John I. Taylor was dissatisfied with the team’s handling and McGuire quit recently. Lake, acting as a scout, takes charge and may hold the position permanently if his work satisfies.
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John I. Taylor
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Lake
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Curve Found by Mere Accident in Early Baseball History
The article recounts Arthur Cummings discovering the curveball in 1869 while with the Story of Brooklyn. Umpire Mills faced near mobbing as players disputed calls on balls deemed wild and wide. The tale covers how Cummings refined the outshoot and inner shoot, transforming pitching and shaping baseball's evolution.
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Washington Post
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Washington
Nationals
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Stars
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Excelsiors
Willard
Asa Brainerd
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Brooklyn
McGuire's Baseball Journey Through Major Leagues and Boston Era
McGuire signed with the Boston National team in 1891 and again in 1897, then spent years in the New England league without a loss. He joined Boston from the New York Americans, succeeding Bob Unglaub as manager early last season. His career traces back to 1884 with the Toledo catcher role, then Detroit, Philadelphia, Washington, Cleveland, Detroit again, Washington, Brooklyn, New York, and finally Boston, with New York selling him to Boston in 1906 through President Taylor.
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Cleveland
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Baseball Tightening Signal For Stronger Races Next Year
Major leagues show tighter standings with more balanced teams and rising stars. Second division clubs like Boston Washington Cincinnati and Brooklyn loom as threats with one strong addition. Ty Cobb warnings emerge after verbal exchanges. Ban Johnson cautions Detroit to curb Cobb's taunting or face discipline.
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Gleason Suspended by National League President
Bill Gleason veteran Philadelphia baseball player is suspended indefinitely by NL President Pulliam for unbecoming conduct in Sundays game. The ban comes after Gleason wrangled with umpire Johnstone and used strong language. Pulliam will consult the umpire before fixing the suspension length.
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Philadelphia
Pulliam
National League
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Gleason
Grand Rapids Club Change Sides in South Bend Loop
Bert Annis owner of the South Bend Central League team buys the Grand Rapids franchise from Phil Arnold for 5000 dollars after Arnold defaults on his salaries twice. Debts felled Arnold and the sale transfers control to Annis in a major league move.
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South Bend
Grand Rapids
Phil Arnold
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