Buck Weaver Brings Dare Spirit To White Sox Ball Club
The piece praises Buck Weaver for his leadership and swagger at bat and in the field. It credits his daredevil approach and toughness with lifting the White Sox as pitchers Cicotte Faber Kerr and others contribute. It notes Cleveland and New York teams struggle after Ray Chapman’s death, while Weaver’s presence arguably sweetens the team and stirs fan hope.
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Bock
Hether
Eddie Collins
Ray Schalk
Jos Johnson
Betsy
Kid Gleason
White Sox
Faber
Wilama
Cicotte
Kerr
Yankees
Indians
Ray Chapman
Speaker
Cleveland
Speke
Thia
Yanks
Gleason
Lennant Alley
Buck Weaver
Local pitcher throws no-hit game in OK League
Drawright Oklahoma. September 2 James Park of the Western association team pitched a no hit game against Pawhuska Wednesday not a Pawhuska player reached first base He struck out twelve of twenty seven batters faced in the win against Pawhuska
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Drawright
Okla
James Park
Pawhuska
Babe Borton Files $50,000 Libel Suit
In Los Angeles W Baker Babe Borton former Vernon team manager in the Pacific Coast league filed a $50,000 libel suit against Vernon manager William Basick. He alleges Basick statements damaged his reputation by accusing Vernon of contributing to the 1919 pennant.
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Los Angeles
W. Baker
Borton
Vernon
William Ezsick
Basick
Barton
Leonard-Fitz Battle Is Called Off
New York promoters call off the Leonard versus Fitz lightweight bout after uncertain conditions. Reports indicate timing and venue issues prompted the cancellation, with no immediate rescheduling announced.
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Leonard-Fitz
New York
Tex Rickani
Ay Leonard
Nien
Madie Painstorians
Senator Harding Voices Campaign Cheer At Marion Exhibition
Senator Harding spoke at a porch rally and attended a Cubs exhibition game in Marion. The Cubs beat an improvised Marion team 3 to 1 as Mrs Harding and locals cheered the home club and the nominee urged teamwork for the nation. He addressed teachers about better pay and avoided Sailors War financing bill questions.
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Marion
Senator Harding
Chicago Cubs
Mre. Harding
Veeck
Harding
Iron Man James Zion Shutsout In No-Hit Start
Wichita Falls Tex James Zion earned the nickname Iron Man after a no hit no run performance against Houston in the first game of a doubleheader then allowed only three singles in the second.
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Wichita Palls
Tex
James Zion
Iron Man
Houston
Olympic Team Strife Sparks Rumpus Over Belgium Stay
A wartime era sports note reports discord within the American Olympic squad over housing food and treatment in Belgium. Training trips and committee clashes fueled tensions as athletes complained of harsh conditions and military style living abroad.
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Belgium
Tentative Schedule of Cheyenne Eleven
The tentative schedule for Cheyenne high school football features games with Windsor Greasey Wheatland Laramie Loveland Bayard Fort Collins and an open date with Laramie noted as in progress negotiations. Players and coaches await confirmation of dates and venues for the fall season including a practice game with All Stars.
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Cheyenne
All Stars
Windsor
Fort Collins
Two Ears Full Jack Spratt Poem Fragment
A fragment presents a playful verse about Jack Spratt and his wife with cider themes, noting a vat, a still, and a cider press among neighbors and orchards. The lines reference Sutton's Pride and Saps as varieties.
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Jack Spratt
Sutton
Saints Reach Victory On Road In One-Sided Race
Saint team travels to St Paul and dominates the game as fans celebrate another win away from home. The report notes the Saints remain undefeated in the stretch, with strong defense and scoring from key players.
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Paul
Saints
Slugger Joe Jackson Signs Winter Manager Contract
Chicago star Joe Jackson inks a winter deal with St. Petersburg Florida baseball promoters to manage a club there this season. The contract is not with Kid Gleason and marks a new post for the famed slugger this winter.
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Chicago
Joe Jackson
Kid Gleason
St. Petersburg
Fla
Joe
Canton Bull Dogs set to rebound behind Grigg at quarterback
Jim Thorpe’s Canton Bull Dogs aim to rebound with Grigg returning at quarterback for Texas. The veteran leader helps stabilize the offense as the team refocuses after a tough stretch.
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Canton
Jim Thorpe
Grigg
Texas
Unclear note on Hank O'Day and game context
Fragmentary text mentions Hank O Day and refereeing, but lacks coherent details or events to summarize into a clear news item. No identifiable persons, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes are extractable.
English Channel Defended Against Repeated Assaults
The English Channel again faces a determined challenge from swimmers, oarsmen, and a water cyclist. Mrs. Arthur Hamilton failed to cross Wednesday night but Mrs. Hilda Wilding persists. Henry Sullivan plans another attempt Sunday night after a prior failure. Two young oarsmen tried skull rowing. Miss Vetta Hulls nearly crossed before a breakdown. Only Captain Webb in 1876 and T. W. Burgess in 1911 have succeeded.
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London
English Channel
Arthur Hamilton
Hilda Wilding
Henry Sullivan
Lowell
Mass
England
Disobedient Player Sparks Key Late Inning Loss
In Cincinnati Pat Duncan defied orders and was sent in by Moran. Duncan failed twice before slashing a three dagger at third attempt, driving in two runs. Moran called it bad business after the sequence.
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Cincinnati
Pat Duncan
Moran
Duncan
Dempsey and Miske Close Training With Heavy Sparring
In Benton Harbor on September 2, Jack Dempsey and Billy Miske completed final sparring days before their upcoming bout. Dempsey sparred six rounds with Harry Greb and Marty Farrell, while Miske set a brisk pace due to Miako's lack of sparring partners. Both heavyweights weighed about 189 pounds after the workout.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Jack Dempsey
Billy Miske
Dempsey
Harry Greb
Pittsburg
Marty Farrell
Pacific Coast
Vernon Tigers Sign Former Mascot to Catcher Role
Vernon Tigers promote Vernon Hutchins Kenna previously a Frisco Seals mascot nicknamed Errand Boy for five years. He was often absent, but now serves as a second string catcher with the Vernon team.
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Vernon
Hdldie Kenna
Frisco Seals
Vernon Tigers
New Murderers Row in Seattle Slugging Power
Clyde Ware's Smashes claim a Seattle slugging pace similar to New York's Murderers Row with strong batting display and aggressive offense.
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Murderers’ Row
Seattle
New York Yankees
Clyde Ware
Laundry Strikers Walk Out At Casper Laundries
Laundry workers belonging to the Laundry Workers union went on strike at midnight at the Casper Steam laundry and the Pearl White laundry. The union said they would staff three laundries with union labor to serve the public and noted no new agreement had been signed yet. The three offices are in the B. and H. building. Mc Rea's laundry, City Tower Supply on West Second street, and a new laundry managed by J. L. Peete.
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Casper
Wyo
Laundry Workers’ Union
Casper Steam Laundry
Pearl White
Fifteen Year Old Shooter Wins National Title
Marjorie K. Kinder, age 15, from Bridaecest, excelled at a national match by hitting 484 targets, earning a title. She competed at Camp Perry as the youngest shooter in the event, demonstrating remarkable marksmanship for her age.
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Marjorie K. Kinder
Camp Perry
Great Alex Sliph in Cincinnati Sees Rival Clubs Challenge
The season sees Cincinnati figure Great Alex Sliph under pressure as several clubs recently topple him from the top. Reports suggest ongoing contest and uncertain status amid shifting leadership at Grover Alexander’s camp.
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Cincinnati
Grover Alexander
Stone Throwing Leads to Court Action
In Police Judge Swainson's court a case arose from stone throwing between two boys. William Freeman filed against Isaac Cohen. Cohen was fined $15 and given a suspended sentence with a weekly report at police headquarters for a month.
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Swainson
William Freaman
Isaac Cohen
Fraeman
Cohen
Issac
School Head Urges Prompt Attendance on Enrollment Day
Superintendent A. Jessup of the city schools appeals to parents to enroll children next Tuesday morning. He stresses first day appearance is crucial to enable room divisions and to start the year with full enrollment for smooth teaching.
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Jessup
Stint Command Report Sparks Local Debate
A brief note reports a command stint and a $200 payment stirring discussion among local residents. Officials and residents are weighing the implications of the arrangement in the community.
Fall Football Dominates The Seasonal Sport Talk
The column muses on shifting sports focus from basketball and baseball to football in the fall. It notes how fans chase gridiron action after summer seasons, with references to world series and famous athletes while predicting football’s rise in popularity and related quirks.
Pratt May Leave New York Yard to Coach at Michigan
Derritt Pratt Yankep, former second baseman, is weighing an offer to coach football at the University of Michigan. He was once a star on the gridiron and has been linked to a coaching role despite ongoing baseball ties.
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Derritt Pratt Yankep
Bans Ball
University of Michigan
New Yankee Stadium Aims For Ruth Marksmanship
The planned Yankees home will mirror Polo Grounds design to feature Babe Ruth’s familiar target for fans and players, as stated by the colonels. The goal is preserving Ruth’s iconic presence in the new venue and maintaining traditional sightlines for batting practice and games.
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New York
Yankees
Babe Ruth
Pacific Coast League Opens Strong Start Under McCartney
The Pacific Coast League enjoys a prosperous year led by Proxy Bill McCartney who starts well by swinging at the first pitch and setting a confident tone for the league’s season.
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San Francisco
Bill McCartney
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