From Mine Boy to Leaguer Buck Harris Story Chapter 19
Buck Harris recounts early career moves from service in military camp to joining Newark in an exhibition vs the Yankees. He recalls training, signing with Pittsburgh owner Lannin for $300 monthly, and performace in the International League. He describes teammates, McGraw’s evaluation, and a late 1913 season shift toward Washington.
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Annapolis Midshipmen Baseball Schedule Announced
Annapolis Md January 20 announces the annual game with Army and a light schedule including trips and games at Harvard West Virginia Maryland and West Point. The set includes a Peng relays appearance May 2 a triangular meet with West Virginia and Allisboro May 1 and a serial meet with West Point May 30.
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French Officials Ban Dundee From Paris Ring
The French boxing federation bans Johnny Dundee as persona non grata in France and declares Jimmy Johnson, his mentor, ineligible. The move follows promoter M. Bover presenting evidence that Dundee violated a contract by leaving for the United States before the bout with Dretonnel.
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Two Arrested for Reckless Driving in Anawha Valley
Two individuals were arrested on reckless driving charges after allegedly striking Mrs Vienna Humphreys, wife of Patrolman WW M Humphries, at the Virginia and Lune Miers streets intersection. Victims to Anawha Valley hospital with non serious injuries. A pistol charge against Colentan is also listed.
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Brooklyn Seeks Coast Manager
January 22 reports say the Brooklyn club opened negotiations to hire War Willefer as supervisor to veteran Wilbur Robinson, aiming to replace him as Seattle Pacific Coast League manager. Willefer reportedly turned down a $15,000 offer. no official confirmation without President Charles H. Ebbets.
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Kid Kaplan plans a coast invasion for new feath erweight title bid with Bud Hidley set as his Vernon opponent. Ralph Superrow invites pole vault rivals to Millrose, while Spearow’s ministerial work affects travel. Kentucky Derby prep, boxing results, and track chatter mix with Wank Clearings data from Charleston.
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Local High School Basketball Headlines From Monday Night
Oak Hill handily defeated Weatherford 22 to 2 in a post about the Ruffner memorial game. The Ruffner clash featured standout performances by Fost and Sons for the winning side and Kincaid, Edmonds, Appling for Montgomery, with officials Gray of Ashland presiding.
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Baseball Honesty and the Fight to Save the Game
The piece urges restoring honor in baseball amid cheating rumors and selling out games. It cites players like Mathewson and Speaker, notes owners and managers share responsibility, and calls for a strong code of ethics to protect the sport’s integrity and public confidence.
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Police to arrest “Exhaust” users bulletin issued yesterday
Met of Police John Britton warned that crowds may surge and fade quickly as confidence in players’ honesty erodes. The note suggested no deep plot, only that a single scandal could spoil the mood, with no intent to chase biased or faulty behavior.
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City warns on global whistle use for police and cars
City officials report growing use of a small whistle on automobiles and emergency vehicles. The police chief says only police, fire units, and department cars may use it, warning drivers and owners that improper use violates city ordinance. About 70,000 pairs of rubber boots were imported recently, with officers instructed to enforce compliance and curb illegal dumping.
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