Cobb Still A Threat as Great as Ever for Athletics
The author argues Ty Cobb remains a major offensive threat for the Philadelphia Athletics this season despite slower publicized speed on the field. Cobb’s bat remains dangerous, his base running reduced, and his mental impact on opponents endures, as seen in a spring game where his presence helped the Athletics win 2-1 in extra innings.
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Ty Cobb
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Commie Mack
Georgia Peach
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Weather Payer
Babe Ruth
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Phillies
Mack- Wik
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Wilson
Carls
Catener Wilson
Evans Selects Bucs Cards and Reds
Billy Evans ranks five National League clubs as pennant contenders led by Pittsburgh Cincinnati and St Louis with New York Chicago as the second tier. He slots Boston Brooklyn and Philadelphia in the rear, questions Cardinals leadership under Bob O Farrell, and notes McGraw’s Mets.
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Brooklyn
Phiadelphia
McInnis
Phillies
Ston
Braves
Wilbert Robinson
St. Louis Cardinals
Spri
Cardinal
Bob O Farrell
Theuiet
O'Farrell
Hornsby
Rogers Hornsby
Cardinals
St. Louis
McGraw
New York
John McGraw
Pittsburgh
Emirates
Dente Bush
Anager
Cincinnati
Tate
Steff
Mystery Club
Chicago
Charley Root
Tony Keofeann
Percy Jones
Fred Plake
Guy Bush
Philadelphia
Scout Meeting Tonight In Manatee District
A special Pep meeting of all members of the Manatee County District Sunny Land Council Boy Scouts is called for tonight at 7 15 at the Piret National Bank. Plans will be made for the regular quarterly meeting in Sarasota Friday night. All council members are urged to attend.
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Manatee County
Sunny Land Council
Boy Scouts
Piret National Bank
Sarasota
Counci
Origin of baseball by Abner Doubleday outlined
In the feature by Bill Vans the origin of baseball is attributed to Abner Doubleday then a U S Army major general. It states the game started in Cooperstown New York in 1839 with two bases first and home. Bases were placed 50 to 100 feet apart and players retired by being hit with the ball before reaching the base.
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United States Army
Cooperstown
N. Y
Fight Results Across The Nation In Boxing Card
Results show Phil McGraw of Detroit defeating Charley Mantey of New Bedford Massachusetts. George Courtney of Oklahoma knocked out Eddie McMullen of Dublin Ireland. Black Bill Saban defeated Phil Tobias in New York. Murray Elkins of New York beat Bate Herman of Philadelphia. Joe Glick of New York stopped Benny Bass in Philadelphia. Eddie AnAeons drew with Emory Cabana in Philadelphia. Maxie Rosenbloom of New York defeated Frankie Scholl of Buffalo. Frank Van of Cleveland outpointed Joe Attu. Freddie Mueller of Buffalo beat Civic Osborne of Cleveland. Harry Fuller knocked out Cory Shimar of Wilkes Barre.
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New York
Phil McGraw
Detroit
Charley Mantey
Newbedford
Mass
George Courtney
Oklahoma
Eddie McMullen
Dublin
Ireland
Bill Saban
Phil Tobias
Murray Elkins
Bate Herman
Philadelphia
Joe Glick
Benny Bass
Eddie Anaeons
Emory Cabana
Buffalo
Maxie Rosenbloom
Frankie Scholl
Frank van
Cleveland
Joe Attu
Freddie Mueller
Civic Osborne
Harry Fuller
Cory Shimar
Wilkes Barre
Custer's Latest At Starland Theater
Valley of Bravery stars Custer in a Western drama featuring roaring comedy tender romance and gripping action. The film recreates Montana settings with a dramatic chase and a scene where Custer handcuffs himself to desperadoes to prevent a jailbreak.
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Tmorrow
Valley of Bravery
Babuster
E. Lanning Maarere
Montana
Caster
Scout Camp Discussion Moves Forward in Manatee Counts
Scout Camp will be taken up and discussed along with other matters regarding Scout work in Manatee counts.
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Mer
Manatee
Samoset Secures Vacant League Berth In Manatee Baseball
The Manatee league fills a vacancy left by Bradenton Company L with Samoset joining six clubs including Modern Woodmen Manatee Oneco and Bradenton Sales. Lamoret was to face Oneco at Ninth Street park but may wait if Samoset cannot organize in time. Browning Contracting replaces the retired hardware outfit and will play Bradenton Sales Company.
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Bradenton
Samoset
Umpire School Planned by S. L. MacMunn in Braden
S L MacMunn the veteran diamond arbitrator announces a proposed umpire training school in Braden aimed at locals with baseball experience and a strong desire to learn. John McInnis approves the plan. classes would cover every game point and allow on‑field work in local city league games.
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S. L
MacMunn
Southern
Sally
Virginia
Carolina Association
Frank Baker
Harris Finger Injury Serious Believed Broken in Two Places
Washington April 12 AP Buckey Harris manager of the Senators suffered a serious injury to the index finger of his right hand. The finger is reported broken in two places and the splint was removed without medical guidance, hindering healing after a March 21 injury from a Goslin throw in a game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Avon Park Florida.
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Washington
Buckey Harris
Senators
Harris
St. Louis Cardinals
Avon Park
Fla
Goslin
Shade To Fight New Jersey Foe
Chicago April 12 Dave Shade California middleweight meets Phil Krug of New Jersey in a ten round main event. Their previous clash ended in a twelve round draw. Semi finals feature Billy Petrolle and King Tut Minneapolis lightweight. Myer Grace replaces Wolcott Langford to face Tillie Kid Hermes in an eight round bout.
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Chicago
Dave Shade
California
Phil Krug
New Jersey
Billy Petrolle
Fargo Express
King Tut
Minneapolis
Myer Grace
Philadelphia
Young Dempsey
Wolcott Langford
Tilsie Kid Hermes
Dundee Wins Technical Knockout in Baltimore Bout
Vince Dundee of Baltimore defeated George Russell of Philadelphia by technical knockout in Baltimore. Wilbur Cants was involved as the officiating or attending party.
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Vince Dundee
George Russell
Philadelphia
Wilbur
Baseball schedules across leagues for today
National League games include St. Louis at Chicago New York at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Boston. American League matchups feature Chicago at Cleveland Detroit at St. Louis Boston at Washington Philadelphia at New York. Southern Association listings show New Orleans at Mobile Birmingham at Chattanooga Memphis at Little Rock Atlanta at Nashville. American Association cards list Kansas City at Columbus Milwaukee at Toledo St. Paul at Indianapolis Minneapolis at Louisville.
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Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
Boston
Washin,on
Philadelphia
New York
Southern Association
New Orleans
Mobile
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Memphis
Little Rock
Atlanta
Nashville
American Association Kansas
Rogers Hornsby
Giants
Philadelphia Nationals
Ray Schalk
Sox
Alast
Jack McCallister
Tris Speaker
Mighty Wallop
Ty Cobb
George Moriarity
Dan Howley
George Sisler
Wilbert Robina
Brooklyn
Connie Mack
Threat To Stop Fight Is Made In Heavyweight Bout
Walter Taylor a Cleveland promoter threatened legal action to halt the Jack Sharkey Maloney elimination bout set for May 19 at Yankee Stadium. Taylor and attorney Joseph Mellen argued Maloney failed to meet a contract obligation by not fighting Johnny Risko in Cleveland, after which Taylor was life-suspended by the Cleveland boxing commission.
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New York
Rone
Jack Sharkey-Jimaloney
Tex Rickard
Yankee Stadium
Walter Taylor
Cleveland
Taylor
Joseph Mellen
Maloney
Johnny Risko
Cleveland Boxing Commission
Wisconsin coach eyes strong Poughkeepsie crew
Dad Vail veteran rowing coach at Wisconsin aims for a strong entry at the Poughkeepsie regatta this season as a small candidate pool remains with six teen men seeking berths.
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Dad” Vail
Wisconsin
Eight Clubs Start With New Managers Opener for Phillies Giants
Opening day across the major leagues features eight clubs starting with new managers and notable player moves. Giants at Phillies and Cubs at Cardinals highlight a season budding with trades and fresh lineups as Coolidge prepares to throw out the first ball.
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Phillies
Giants
K. M. Landis
Tigers 10 Play Golden Wave Tomorrow
Manatee County High School and Palmetto High School prepare for a Tuesday afternoon game at Ninth Street Diamond around 3 30. Coaches expect improved play with neutral umpire and uncertain lineups, following Bradenton’s 12 to 0 win in Palmetto. The two teams meet again April 29 with a possible second two game series looming.
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Manatee County
Palmetto
Bradenton
Phillies
Bradenton Field
Bisons
Louisville Eyes Fourth Straight Pennant In Open A A Season
Louisville today eyed its fourth straight pennant as the American Association began its twenty sixth season. Six teams were considered contenders with Minneapolis and Columbus as notable exceptions. manager Kelly of Minneapolis hinted at possible strategic moves.
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Louisville
American Association
Minneapolis
Columbus
Kelly
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