Tennis Styles Shift as Players Adapt Coast Methods
The article notes William Tilden II and William Johnston adopting Pacific coast styles, softened by Griffin's modern approach. It highlights Griffin’s upset win, Japan's Zenso Shimidgu and Ischiya Kumagae using a hook drive, and suggests Japan’s softer ball requires more power. With the Davis Cup team back from Europe, interest in tennis rises.
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Ischiya Kumagae
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England
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Federal Migratory Bird Law Supremacy Asserted
The federal government enforces the migratory bird law over Wyoming’s. The open season begins September 16 and ends December 31 with hunting hours from half an hour before sunrise to sunset. Violations carry up to 200 dollars fine or ninety days in jail or both. Assistant U.S. Attorney Howell said prosecutions would commence.
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United States Supreme Court
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Baseball lineups and teams for upcoming game days
A fragment lists pitchers Shupp Clemmons Barnes Douglas and Snyder for Philadelphia and Harris Perkins Covaleskie Morton O Neil for Cleveland with New York and St Louis as locations. No other games scheduled.
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California rancher may buy Oakland ball club
New Orleans reports at league close fifteen or more players booked for the majors. Some are haul backs under repurchase agreements.
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Joe Aurrecochea
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New Orleans
Young Gent from Ne Paw Appears in Suit Law Fiasco
A brief notice describes a young man from New Plymouth seen with a peach in a suit deemed not lawful. Police or local authorities may have questioned the attire as improper, reflecting a curious local incident.
Softer tennis styles rise in recent eastern events
The Insider notes a shift in tennis with newer players like Peck Griffin showing effectiveness of soft strokes over slashing drives. Griffin, a Californian, exemplifies a veteran relying on wall-rounded play rather than flashy shots, contrasting with earlier eras spotlighted by the Doherty brothers and Maurice McLoughlin who popularized aggressive hitting.
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Ty Cobb Exhibition Tour Hangs In Balance This Winter
Ty Cobb’s proposed Pacific coast exhibition tour faces doubt as the star’s drawing power wanes. Doc Strub weighs large guarantees while Cobb’s aging legs and fading speed risk failing to attract crowds. Babe Ruth is touted as the next national sensation as public interest shifts to current idols.
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Kid Gleason’s Pitching Cubs Sway Fans in Year’s Race
The Kid Gleason fields a sharp pitching unit with Cicotte Williams Kerr and Faber delivering. Eddie Cicotte and Claudius Williams star in a revitalized White Sox bid while Tris Speaker and the Indians juggle lineups to stay ahead. The White Sox show strength but Cleveland edges them in pennant chase as the season nears.
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Johnson
Eddie Collings
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Dempsey Report Of Injuries Refuted By Camp Choice
Benton Harbor dispatch says Jack Dempsey was hospitalized after an auto crash but a training camp source reports he was in his camp eight weeks before the Billy Miske bout. Dempsey conducted a forty minute public workout while sparring partners recovered from recent sparring activity. Miske sparred four rounds due to their condition.
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Billy Miske
de Deoy
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Torky 18 Back with Pelicans After Threat to Quit
Red Torkelson, star pitcher and Pelicans comedian, has reconsidered his plan to leave and resumes entertaining fans as a club member.
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New Orleans
Red Torkelson
the Pelicans
Bambing Debunks Baseball Batting Superstition
A 1920s-era column argues managers wrongly bar pitchers from batting citing Ruth as a counterexample. It notes Ruth was a strong hitter and briefly used as an outfielder, while describing early doubts about pitchers hitting and details of his versatility on the field.
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Babe Ruth
Slabman
Ruth
Iya
Pitchers Batting Confidence and Managerial Impact
A discussion on pitchers as batters, arguing confidence drives hitting success and managers’ practices harm both pitching and batting. It cites left-handed hitters, bench warmers, and the effect of pulling starters for substitutes on game rallies. Also notes Western league sales to majors and a juvenile boxing note.
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Atick
Elks' Dance Admitted Thursday Evening
Regular Elk's Dance with DlK's at the hall on Thursday August 26. Admission is one dollar per couple. Proceeds likely support lodge activities.
Merchants Promote Evening Meals and Hot Lunches
Merchants announce plans to serve an evening meal and a variety of hot lunches. They note growing crowds at midday service and promise better prepared sodas and beverages once the new offerings begin. Watch for an official announcement.
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