Groom’s Eleven Hitless Innings Earn Hall of Fame Nod
Bob Groom of the St. Louis Browns pitched eleven hitless innings across a doubleheader against the White Sox, first nine in game two after relieving Sotheron in game one. He blanked both sides, Browns winning 8 to 0, earning a rare pitching feat and hall of fame recognition.
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Flying wedge originator O F Deland dies at 62
Orin F Deland former Harvard senior coach and originator of the flying wedge has died at his Boston home at age sixty two. He attributed the play to military tactics inspired by Napoleon, while his wife Margareti Deland is known by her pen name.
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Bat Nelson Refuses to Quit Despite Ring Toll
Durable Dane Bat Nelson, once lightweight champion since 1898, refuses to retire despite age and repeated punishment. The article recalls peers Ad Wolgast and Terry McGovern succumbing to fate after long careers, noting Nelson's lion heart remains though stamina wanes as he seeks further matches.
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Miller Huggins Praises Mule Watson Early Cardinals Pitcher
Miller Huggins credits himself with discovering Mule Watson, a young Cardinals pitcher. Watson joined the manager’s camp last summer, showed promise in several close games, and is now expected to have a sensational career with St. Louis.
Cubs Have Recruiting Station at Park Displaying Patriot Flag
The Chicago National League team opened the season with players wearing American flag sleeves as a patriotic display. A recruiting station has been set up at the baseball park to assist any game attendee who wishes to enlist in the army.
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La Salle High Beats Maynard 7 2 In Waltham
In a Saturday game at Waltham La Salle High defeated Maynard 7 to 2. O'Brien of Maynard struck out 20 La Salle batters and allowed two hits but took the loss. Tervo made 17 putouts in the field. Powers of La Salle fanned 15 Maynard batters. Don Lent of Massachusetts Agricultural College praised a speedy player in his coaching remarks.
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Imposing Record of Mike Gibbons the Boxer
The St. Paul middleweight is noted as holder of the American middleweight title. Since 1907 he has fought eighty fights and numerous exhibitions with only one recorded defeat, to Jimmy Clabby in 1910. Gibbons later outpointed Clabby three times in ten round bouts.
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Mogridge Gains Hall of Fame Spotlight After No-Hitter
Yankees pitcher George Mogridge rose to fame by no hitting the world champion Boston Red Sox, a feat that boosted his season after an earlier mid year injury. He also excelled last year against the Red Sox and White Sox.
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Would CurtaIl Racing Bill in Canadian Parliament
A bill in Canadian Parliament would limit each province to one race track. If passed, about twenty tracks in Ontario and Quebec would close, cutting racing seasons to fourteen spring and fourteen fall days. In Ontario tracks include Fort Erie Connaught Ottawa Woodbine Dufferin Hillcrest Windsor Kenworth Devonshire, and in Quebec tracks Dorval Blue Bonnets Marionnetre Mount Royal Kempton Montreal.
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Meeting Thursday Evening For Local Baseball Fans
A meeting of baseball enthusiasts will be held at Riverside Hall Thursday at 7 30 PM. All invited to attend to discuss home team prospects and fan support including season tickets. The event aims to gather players from Y M V and All Stars and promote a strong home team for summer games.
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Maynard Bowlers Top Marlboro Live Wires In Close Match
The Maynard team defeated the Marlboro Live Wires at the local alleys on Thursday night. Ed Billet was the high roller of the lineup as the game stayed tight from start to finish with constant strikes and solid spares.
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Dundee Wins Decision in New York Bout Over Simler
Johnny Dundee of New York was awarded a decision over Chick Simler at the Armory A. A. last night. Marlboro sports watchers noted Dundee deserved the win while some attendees felt Simler should have drawn.
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Maynard and Lowell Game Called Off by Rain
The baseball game between Maynard and Lowell scheduled for Saturday was canceled due to rain, leaving both teams without a contest that day.
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