Graws Third Base Troubles Across Giants History
John McGraw faced persistent issues at third base amid a lineup of notable players. Old guard Arthur Devlin, temperamental Tillie Shafer, Charley Herzog, Milton Stock, and Hans Lobert all faltered or departed. Lobert’s injury threatens end of his major career, Brainard underperformed, and Bill McKechnie was brought in to fill the vacancy.
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John McGraw
Arthur Devlin
John J
Tillie Shafer
McGraw
Giants
Charley Herzog
Charles
Napoleon
Herzog
Milton Stock
Hans Lobert
Lobert
Brainard
Bill McKechiie
Mowry Gets Third Chance With Brooklyn Club
Third baseman Harry Mowry, who has earned unconditional releases in two seasons, signs with Brooklyn thanks to manager Wilbert Robinson of Baltimore. Robinson hopes Mowry delivers peak performance, hoping he becomes a key team member despite past conflicts with Bresnahan in St Louis and struggles in Pittsburgh.
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Harry
Mike) Mowry
Brooklyn
Wilbert Robinson
Baltimore
Robinson
Mowry
Roger Bresnahan
Roger
Cardinals
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Feds
Outlaws
Diamond Notes: Pitchers Reynolds and Goodwin in Trade Talks
The Louisville club sold pitcher Ross Reynolds to Denver of the Western league. Washington clubs released pitcher Goodwin to the international ranks. Tacoma Northwestern league closed on catcher Jack Roche from St. Louis. Chattanooga released Wilson Collins after a Vanderbilt trial. Richmond Internationals' Billy Smith comments on Tommy McMillan's deal with Atlanta. Ally McWilliams may trial with New York Americans.
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Louisville
Ross Reynolds
Denver
Washington Seds
On Goodwin
Tacoma
Jack Roche
St. Louis Cardinals
Billy Smith
Richmond Internationals
Atlanta
Tommy McMillan
The
Crackers
Day of Slowball Twirler Burke Sees Fast Pitch Reign
Jimmy Burke argues that the era of the slowball pitcher is over in the American League. He says only a fast ball with speed and bite can succeed, while curves and floaters remain only for variety. He stresses de luxe fast pitching as essential.
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Jimmy Burke
New Hurlers Give Promise for Phillies Ahead of Season
Pat Moran, Philadelphia Nationals manager, reshapes the pitching staff with three right-handed additions. Adams from the Chicago Cubs Fortune, and Rhoades from Milwaukee join tryouts aiming to become key contributors like Alexander.
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Phillie
Adams
Fortune
Rhoades
Pat Moran
Philadelphia Nationals
Chicago Cubs
North Carolina
Milwaukee
Alexanders
Adams Allows But One Hit In Pirates Opener
Babe Adams of the Pittsburgh Pirates held the St. Louis Cardinals to one hit in the second game of the opening series. Snyder’s slow roller in the third inning was mishandled by Schulte, leading to a run against Adams. Pirates celebrate a near no hitter as the Cards tally a single.
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Babe” Adams
Pirates
Cardinals
Mberal
Snyder
Schulte
Pirate
Adams
St. Louis
Fastest of Cruising Motor Boats in South Boston Waters
The sea-sled cruiser, achieving 4 miles per hour in waters near South Boston, outdistanced the patrol scout squadron by 14 miles in turnout trials. Owned by Milton, Wilwon, the craft has 300 horsepower, fine lines, sleeping berths, clothes closets, a buffet and all modern launch accommodations.
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South
Boston
Milton, Wilwon
Chicago Y M C A Hotel Dedicated by Chicago Businessmen
The Chicago Y M C A hotel is dedicated as the nation’s first of its kind. It cost 1,500,000 dollars funded by Chicago business leaders.
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Chicago
War of Words Sparks Senate Banter
In a sharp back and forth Senator Sorghum rebukes a colleague, accusing him of shallow submergence and a failure to unleash impactful intellectual torpedoes during the exchange. The exchange highlights a clash over depth and audacity in public discourse.
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Senator Sorghum
Roosevelt and Perkins clash over purity of Americanism
A Chicago interview with George W. Perkins quotes him urging Roosevelt’s nomination by Republicans to appeal to voters. Perkins claims the aim is to show Roosevelt stands for peace and honor as well as preparedness, branding tariff and integrity as elements of Americanism. He argues Republicans should back the former nominee who split from the party four years ago to please Progressives.
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George W. Perkins
Chicago
Roosevelt
Mr. Perkins
Perkins
Disorganized GOP faces empty slate and looming split
The piece attacks the Republican Party condition with weak leadership and a bloated list of second rate candidates. It notes no unifying presidential choice and claims attempts to unseat a Supreme Court member amid factional fevers. Colonel Roosevelt is urged to enter, but no clear candidate or issue emerges.
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Supreme Court
Union
Roosevelt
Campaign Begins for Wilson Re election in West
The Democratic national and congressional committees have begun a comprehensive campaign for President Wilson's reelection. Fred B. Lynch, chairman of the executive committee, announced Western headquarters opening in Chicago to oversee Wilbur Mash, Iowa member, with strong cooperation between committees.
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Democratic National
Congressional
Wilson
Fred B. Lynch
Executive Committee
Chicago
Wilbur Mash
Iown
Harding remark sparks party critique over Democrat Republican comparison
Senator Harding of Ohio faces criticism for saying some Democrats are better than some Republicans. The remark, heard as a personal affront, has stirred anger among standpatters and Progressives ahead of his Chicago keynote.
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Harding
Ohio
Chicago
G H Harding Urges Roosevelt Consultation at GOP Convention
Senator Harding says Roosevelt should be consulted on a GOP candidate if he returns to the party. He notes harmony would improve if the Colonel concedes the party has a right to be consulted.
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Harding
Roosevelt
Nomination Message for Opposition Party Speeches
A convention in Boston aims to nominate the strongest non-Democrat to oppose Wilson. The event will begin with a keynote praising the grand old non-Democratic party and its achievements.
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Chicago
Boston Transcript
Wilson
Republicans urged to nominate Wilson for unity
The World argues Republicans should nominate Wilson to show Americanism and unity, but notes his re election is assured with or without multiple nominations. The Utica Observer echoes this view.
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Wilson
Utica
Roosevelt talk on party bids for third cup of coffee
A fragment suggests Colonel Roosevelt remarked that all political parties competed for the chance to nominate a prominent figure for a third cup of coffee. The wording is unclear but implies party interest in a social coffee moment.
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Roosevelt
Big
Democratic Administration Delivers Prosperity Says Party
The article argues voters should credit the Democrats for improving business conditions in both the West and East. It contends Republican claims of hard times are unfounded and praises the administration as strong and courageous for delivering prosperity.
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Greystock Basketball
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New York Americans
Babe” Adame
New York
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Peter Cooper Hewitt
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