Evers Back From War Enthuses On Baseball’s Value
Johnny Ivers, returning from service with Knights of Columbus in France, shares stories of baseball players under fire near Verdun. He cites Joe Jenkins, Grover Alexander, Eddie Klepfer, Chuck Ward, and Hank Gowdy among those he met, and reflects on reforms and future plans with cautious optimism.
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Base ball in France and heroism of doughboys told by Evers
Johnny Evers recalls meeting Hank Gowdy in Paris after Chateau Thierry and notes that US soldiers abroad admired baseball. He debunks claims of anti big league sentiment and cites players who served in France, including Eddie Grant, as proof of the fighting spirit and camaraderie among ball players and soldiers.
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Son Returns From Camp and Grabs Father’s Cigar Box
A mother fed a son returning from camp who, after meals, grabbed his father’s cigar box. The youth justified the craving by noting how a real cigar tastes good after months of smoking. He left for camp again with fragrant Ce A os in hand.
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Ty Cobb Set for Passing Ty Cobb Set for Passing
New York Dec 16 Ty Cobb Detroit star batter and outfielder intends to quit baseball. He said on his return from France where he served as a captain in the chemical warfare section of the American army. He does not plan to sign again though he concedes baseball has a terrible fascination.
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Cobb plans months of rest adrift from baseball in Augusta Georgia
Cobb states he will quit baseball after 15 years and retire to his Augusta home for several months. He hopes the 10 day release from managers is binding and has no current contract. He believes war revived baseball and expects a strong season, noting army service training for his three children.
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Frazee Defies Johnson as Red Sox Sale Talks Continue
Boston owner Frazee, in New York, rejects league pressure to sell the Red Sox before 1919. He asserts his price will buy the club and reveals he owns 65 percent, with plans to sell only at his set price. He criticizes Ban Johnson for gambling accusations and defends his crackdown at Fenway Park.
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Off season chatter and school hoops at Arlington High
Arthur Duffey notes Ty Cobb in the U S A as offseason topics heat up with John Evers comments and Pitt football’s valedictory. Arlington High School launches basketball under Head Coach Bradford E Swift and Assistant Frank V Gordon with Dominick Torterich promoting the game.
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