Eliminate cheating pitchers from game says former star Jesse Tannehill
Jesse Tannehill, once with the Red Sox, urges banning freak deliveries to restore honesty in pitching. Now with the Phillies as coach, the 45 year old says resin and talcum lashings should be barred and that pitchers must rely on true skill. He cites old days as model and expects better gate appeal if fixings are removed.
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Opening of 1924 Futurity Attracts Wide Sponsorship
The Ascot Proting association announces the opening of a Futurity for fast horses. Old tatters to be raced in WW be division over a half mile track. All tenes will go to the stake with S206 added by the American Wrestling union.
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National League Has No Star Twirlers Yet
The piece argues the National League hosts several clubs with strong pitching depth led by five or six clubs in contention, while the American League shows only a few teams with reliable staffs. It notes New York, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, and possibly Pittsburgh field four or five hurlers capable of facing quality opposition, whereas the American League rarely matches that depth with more than two or three stars per team.
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Jack Quinn
Chick Evans Prepares To Enter National Open In Toledo
Evans plans to compete in August at Toledo for the national open championship alongside top golfers such as Harry Vardon and Ted Ray. He has secured rooms at the Inverness club and told friends he aims to reclaim the title he won in 1916. Jermain reports daily hotel and club reservation requests from entrants and fans.
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Sporting notes and athletic developments across leagues
The column highlights various sports items from banded notes including college soccer and lacrosse linked to Colgate University, golf handicap ratings by the Massachusetts Golf Association, and New York fair grants totaling 1 885 000 last year. It also mentions bonds for a golf course in Victoria Virginia and a Detroit V entry heading to England for the Harmsworth trophy race. Eleven pacers run sub two minutes for a mile led by omare and two geldings. Hannes Kolehmainen remains fast. The American Legion of Minds forms a state commission to oversee soldier athletics with Frank Vo Plannery of Chicago leading its ex service men committee.
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Baseball Stories and Player Sparks Across Leagues
Nick Altrock returns to midseason form while Shaune Collins and Cy Williams star for their clubs. Cyril Slupnicka shines with Cedar Rapids as NL players struggle with thefts. The Yankees set an attendance record at 108200 in five days. Amby McConnell seeks release to join Portsmouth, and Amby’s move follows the national commission ruling.
Toledo Sees Pennant Hope In Cautious Confidence
The town edges toward securing the American association pennant as Roger Bresnahan backs a strong pitching staff. The Duke praises Stryker’s raw stuff and knuckle ball while noting his need to learn movement. Dubue and Middleton are highlighted as Toledo’s two smartest pitchers with control and game sense.
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Turns Fan Jeers to Cheers for George Kelly's Bat Style
George Kelly of the Giants shifts from crowd scorn to praise as he steps to the plate with a unique scissors stance. The hard crowd now cheers his lumbering hitting as he cracks the ball, despite not conforming to the standard batters box pose.
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Yale Recognizes Rifle Shooting as Minor Sport
Yale has recognized rifle shooting as a minor sport. The report mentions Bridgeport possibly getting a new bicycle track and notes on various regional sports developments.
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Major Leagues Retain Four Federal Stars
Article notes that after the 1915 Federal League collapse fewer than 20 former Federal players remained in the major leagues, with only four regarded as stars. It lists players by team and position, arguing the Federal League never established major league status.
Trophy for Yankees who boxed in London
A silver shield trophy is displayed at the European office of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Charing Cross. Designed by Harold Stabler it will be sent to the United States in a few days. It bears the inscription praising the American army and navy for their boxing in London in December 1918.
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