Connie Mack Eyes Art Fromme Trade For Athletics
The Athletics’ manager Connie Mack seeks Art Fromme and Charley Risberg from Vernon via a possible Vernon club sale. Mack plans to bid and send a scout to assess the players, hoping Fromme strengthens the team and mentors young pitchers.
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Sweda' Rishere
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Mayer and Perry Sold to Chicago Club
Nashville Tennessee August 1 19xx Manager Frank of the Atlanta club announces the sale of pitcher Scott Perry and outfielder Sam Mayer to the Chicago National League club for delivery at the end of the season.
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Tetin
Frank
Atlanta
Scott Perry
Sam Mayer
Chicago
Tinplate Industry to be Revolutionized in Wales
Cardiff dispatch reports the Mellingriffith Tinplate works announce a new tinting and preparation method for tin plates. The process eliminates white pickling, automatically handling plates for washing turning cleaning and piling by machinery. Production is claimed to rise by more than two to one compared with the old method.
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Wales
Mellingriffith Tinplate Works
South Wales
Baseball Scores From Yesterday National and American Leagues
Reports from Chicago Pittsburg St Louis Cincinnati Cleveland New York Boston Philadelphia Washington and other cities cover score lines and battery pairings. Notable matchups include Brooklyn at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at Cleveland with several games decided in ten or thirteen innings.
New Rienon Sasses Popular with New Dresses
The Kansas City Star notes new Rienon sasses to match Proadcroth or serge dresses sold in New York shops and home makeable. Three ribbon tones in black red and orange or purple hang twisted around the waist with weighted ends and vary in length to the skirt hem. Soft heavy ribbons provide a graceful drape.
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New York
Kansas City Star
Kilbane Draws the Color Line
Johnny Kilbane, featherweight champion, will not box Le Johnson after announcing to Ian Raymond, Harlem Sporting Club watchmaker, that he won t fight the black challenger. Kilbane s manager reported the decision as a firm stand on racial eligibility.
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Johnny Kilbane
Jimmy Dunn
Ian Raymond
Harlem Sporting Club
Kilbane
Lea Johnson
Kilbane to Fight Lightweight in September Schedule
Dunn indicated Kilbane will face a solid white light weight chosen by Haymond in the third week of September after a two week layoff and a ten round bout to precede it. The arrangement centers on ensuring Kilbane fights a worthy challenger this fall.
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Kilbane
Haymond
Gibson Recalled by Giants After Pirates Release
Pittsburgh Aug 11 George Gideon veteran catcher of the Pirates has been released to the New York Giants President Dreyfus asked for waiver on Gibson Owing to injuries to Rariden last week the Giants claimed Gideon to fill the catching role
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Gibson
Rariden
New York
Gideon
Atlas Theater Delivers New Show With Comic Servant Character
The bill today presents a lively program featuring an American Negro servant character who provides ready answers. Chas Meyers will bring the role to life with dance and music to entertain audiences in a bright, humorous piece.
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Meyers
Mining Drama Shines at Lyric Theater
Lian Walker stars in a film set largely in arena mountains where two mining factions clash. The story follows discontented and content miners with authentic Colorado mining uniforms and lighted caps. Wilfrid North directs with authentic spirit enhancing tense scenes and strong on screen interaction.
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Walker
Lyric Theater
Arena
Colorado
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Lavender Pitching Fine Ball for Chicago Cubs
Veteran pitcher Jimmy Lavender is delivering a strong season for the Chicago Cubs. He consistently defeats the New York Giants, collecting victories each time the two teams meet.
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Krall Recovers Bike in Colorado City
M. J. Krall of Cheyenne reclaiming his motorcycle stolen during Frontier Day celebration. He found it Thursday in Colorado City after two youths hired to repair it under a thief’s direction accepted 14 dollars. Sheriff Gleason and deputies located the machine.
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Sheritf Gleason
Comiskey Pioneered First Base Style With Pitcher Covers
In 1880s Chicago a young Charles Comiskey altered baserunning and fielding norms. He stayed away from hugging the bag at first base and had his pitcher cover first, while outfielders shifted for different batters. Umpire Honest John Kelly observed the unusual setup as St. Louis Browns faced Chicago.
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Chicago White Sox
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Wilcox Avoids Maine Prediction as Republicans Hope
New York Aug 18 William M Willcox chairman of the Republican National Committee avoided forecasts on Maine election saying prophecy is risky yet the situation looks encouraging. Senator Clarence J Clark of Wyoming visited Republican headquarters and predicted a Republican victory in Wyoming.
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Wiiliam R. Willcox
Republican National Committee
Maine
Clarence J. Clark
Wyoming
Clark
The Zoological Moment Collision at the Zoo
A brief comic exchange from the Boston Transcript humor column notes a nephew failing to obtain a valve from the boss, with a quip about missing the zoological moment. Names and venues anchor the gag in a light, period tone.
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Boston Transcript
Mia
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