War's Dark Trail in the Balkans and Balkan Refugees
A reflective account from Macedonia describes war's toll on farmers and villages, the Turkish era, Balkan wars impact, and mass refugee flows across Greece Bulgaria Serbia. It cites Bulgaria’s desire for tolerance, Greek and Turkish actions, and calls for civil authority over militaries.
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Umpires face tough season amid heat and high hopes
Veteran umpire Bill Deneen notes a lively American League with tough calls and strong pitching. He recalls Boston’s 1903 world title and predicts trouble from scrappy players. Fans rib quotes, while President Johnson pushes limits on bands. Ray Schalk stands out as a noisy, vocal influence in the heat of battle.
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Tinker as baseball slave amid big salaries
The piece notes that a ballplayer paid generously for six months of yearly work compares his "slave" status to Joe Tinker's 14 year major league career earning $105,500 with over $80,000 invested in property, suggesting the label mislabels athletes.
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Connie Mack Praises Cobb for relentless hustle
Connie Mack lauds Ty Cobb describing his speed to first base and constant effort. He says Cobb makes luck by hustling, beating out hits, and staying close to the bag, regardless of misplays by fielders.
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Baseball Thunder: Ty Cobb in the Movies and League News
Rumors place Ty Cobb entering the movies while catcher Stanley F. Earl signs for Shamokin Virginia. Giants prospect Herbert Hunter ready for the lineup, Bert Daniels sidelined with a broken leg, and Red Sox trade Dick McCabe to Hartford. Coombs pitches six decades of fastballs per game, while Jube Schauer moves to Louisville. Sisler lauded in St Louis and Bodie linked to San Francisco. Siuox City trades Caullahan for Don Ryder and 2000 dollars. Lee Fohl laments Sox hitting. Bodie and Wolverton linked coast league moves. Larry Lajoie seen as A’s last major leaguer shot. Clark Griffith taunts over Joe Gedeon. Zanks’ second baseman called a disappointment.
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