Merkle Jinx and Cubs Win Pennant Remembered
A retrospective on the 1909 pennant chase between the Giants and Cubs. It recalls Merkle’s base running misplay, the Byers and McGraw connections, and the Cubs securing the title after the disputed ninth inning moment.
Coffey Urges Care in Lasker Plan for Des Moines Club
Jack Coffey, manager of the Des Moines Baseball Club, believes that if the Lasker plan is adopted, care should be taken in selecting men who understand baseball. He says this to ensure the club remains competent and informed.
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Jack Coffey
Des Moines Baseball Club
Olander Wears Mask in Each Game for Protection
Urbana report notes Olander, known as the Suckers’ big man, uses a mask to shield his nose and protect himself in every matchup.
Fragmentary report from San Francisco on a local electrical issue
An unclear San Francisco fragment notes Dink a Stanford man and Seams member, mentions two electricians and an automatic switch, and references current, miles, a dead presence, and concrete permits to be hammered. The garbled text lacks coherent facts or names.
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Miles
Odd Danceroom Interlude With Orchestral Interlude
The scene describes a comical, chaotic moment where a young player adjusts a finger, an orchestra plays a light tune, and a backfield athlete locks eyes with a coed. The coach interrupts, orders them out, and banishes the pair to their rooms at ten o clock.
Football players rivalry and distractions in training
Dean Flickinger of Northwestern notes that players in training dislike seeing their dates with other men as fraternities host large dances. He argues such social temptations can hinder focus and insists on discipline beyond football duties.
Merwin Johnson and Jack Barbley at center stage
In Cincinnati Merwin Johnson and Jack Barbley, stars of the Baltimore club, vie for attention as rumors spread over a potential $50,000 bid. The Reds and Comiskey interest loom as negotiations heat up surrounding the two players.
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Merwin Jacobson
Jack Barbley
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Comiskey
Bruins Build Powerful Lineup Under Coach Smith
San Francisco report notes UC football team remains out for a full year as seven veteran linemen boost Bruins strength. Colonial Dames of America identified as the United States' oldest patriotic society for women.
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University of California
Smith
Bruins
The
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Knight Narrowly Escapes Fatal Cloud Landing
Mail pilot Knight battles a thick cloud bank and sleet while plunging toward earth at near 200 mph. He loses control but steadies the De Havilland and lands safely just over tree tops, as weather fears keep others grounded.
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Rooney
Aleet
Cleo
Liberty
Ani
Irelad
Knight
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