Remnant spitball era ends as four pitchers depart majors
Four major league spitballers Mitchell Grimes Faber and Quin retire after the 1919 season ended the era. The national rules committee declared the delivery illegal, ending a colorful chapter in baseball. Grimes, 38, Quin at 36, and the others had long careers with Giants Cubs White Sox and Dodgers.
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Giants
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Cubs
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White Sox
Jen Guiny
Dodkkars
National Rules Committee
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Faber
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Grimes
Quinn
Enech
Brooklyn Pitchers Showing Unexpected Form Shine on Mound
Brooklyn Dodgers pitchers have surged with strong relief from Clark Yarice and Phelps, limiting Phillies to few runs as Chicago Cubs seize NL lead and Braves beat Giants. In AL, Senators and Tigers tie for first after Manush and West pace offense. Cleveland edges Chicago. Corry City Bowling League near midseason with Corry Journal and Jamestown pursuing lead as finals loom.
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United Press
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Brooklyn Variays
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Phillies
van Linga Muvico
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Davis Cup Players Advance in Tourney
United States Davis Cup team members Ellsworth Vines of California John Van Fleet of Philadelphia and Wilmer A. Ligon of Texas won their opening round at the Munson and Dixon tennis tournament on the Green Britr courts advancing to the second round. Frank Shick of New York drew Jue and meets Ronald Meler later today in the kenome round.
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California
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Philadevilia
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Anata
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New York
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Leiter Racing Stable 10 to be Auctioned at Louisville
The Leiter Racing Stable 10 will be auctioned off in Louisville after Thomas Leiter announced he will not take over Larfall interests of his father. About 50 horses, including Prince Camelia and Prince Hot, are listed. the sale follows a probate matter and hints at a summer 1982 departure plan.
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Prink" Callisort
Callison
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Ural
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Chicago
Racinis
Louisville
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Prince Hot
Prain
Chief Bender to Manage Erie Club
Charles A. Bender famed former Indian pitcher arrives in Erie Pennsylvania to assume the manageership of the Erie club in the Central League. Bender previously served as a scout for the New York National League club last year.
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Erie
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Philadelphia American Baseball Club
Erie Club
New ‘York
New Mystery Sport Promises Restful Fun Across America
Henry McLemore writes that on April 29 a new sport will be introduced with full details in coming issues. The piece mocks strenuous games and hints the sport can be done anywhere, anytime, appealing to both short and long winded fans and featuring travel with ship, train, or in bed.
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United Press Star
New York
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Scores and today’s games amid noisy results
Yesterday’s scores show mixed results with Philadelphia, Chicago, and Cleveland among notable games. Today’s schedule features St Louis at Detroit, Cleveland at Chicago, and Washington at Philadelphia with New York at Boston among others.
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Panthers Meet Widdies On Gridiron
United Press reports the Panthers will face the Navy team on the gridiron in Baltimore. The game is part of the 1912 to 1916 series, with both teams having met in prior years.
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Groene
Baltimore
Jacobs Mother Dies in Apparent Heart Attack
The article reports the death of Jacobs mother in what appears to be a heart attack. Champion mix Schmeling is named in relation to the event, with details about the context and possible witnesses.
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Jacobs
Jons
Champion Mix Schmeling
Practice Game Set as Beavers Face Jamsoy Nine Here
Coach McCall drills his high school team for a Saturday practice game against Jamsoy’s Smokey Valley lineup. Beavers push to sharpen pitching depth and fielding with Fleming as a promising call likely to start. The squad has been trimmed to thin the roster and may drop roughly half before the season begins with East Hickory looming next Tuesday.
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Smokey Valley
Jamsoy High
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Fleming
Mountain
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Beagle
Rauscher
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Dimmick
Fisk
Decean
Dave
East Hickory
Hickory
Schwartz and Yarr Answer Movies Call
Schwartz and Yar respond to Hollywood's call for big names in gridiron roles. They plan to head West Coast early for key foothill pictures and a Notre Dame themed sequel to The Spirit of Notre Dame. Coaching duties won’t be disrupted as filming is set for August and September 12.
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Marehment Schwartz
Tont Yar
Ayotye Damiels
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Beanie
Babe Ruth to Return to Yankees Today at Fenway
Boston April 19 Babe Ruth fully recovered from a slight cold that kept him in bed will rejoin the New York Yankees for the afternoon game against the Red Sox at Fenway Park He will miss the morning lineup and plans a late afternoon train back to New York to avoid a night trip
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Five: idle stars, Wilson triples in idle major league update
The Big Five lineup saw Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig idle while Huck Wilson hit a triple and collected two hits in four at bats. Al Simmons had four plate appearances with one run batted in. Pepper Marion did not score and three other players had three at bats.
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Clara Bow Plans Return to Screen Action
Hollywood reports Clara Bow plans a quick comeback choosing a story she deems suitable. She has received multiple offers but wants a film with a "right kind of story" and avoids sensational wild roles.
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Yankees Plan Erie Baseball Club Backing
Yankees owner Col Ruppert and general manager George Weiss approved a plan to base the Erie team in New York for the coming season. Major leaguers and Yale players are expected to join as the Erie Sailors become a strong factor in the Central League pennant race. The move signals a new managerial era with a Budweiser-like influx of Yankee holdings and scouting-driven investments.
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New York
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Babe Ruth
George Weiss
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Yankees
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Secke' Munch Ikely
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Schmeling Fails to Draw Interest at Dayton
By Anntearess Dayton Ohio April 19 fans paid under £2000 to see heavyweight champion Max Schmeling in an exhibition program last night. Schmeling boxed two two minute rounds with Pedro Lopez at Meas and a two minute round with Jack Shaw of New York.
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Dayton
Thundret Fang
Max Schmeling
Schmeling
Pedro Lopez
Meas
Jack Shaw
New York
Corry High May Enter Cage League Tonight Meeting
Corry High may seek admission to the Cage League at a meeting in Meadville tonight. Representatives from six Crawford and Mercer county high schools attend to consider an application for recertification and possible membership. Cambridge Springs plans to renew its bid for inclusion while Corry, Warren, and Youngsville show renewed interest in Section 7. The gathering will also set next winter's schedule and elect officers.
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Webb to Again Pilot Spiders at Jamestown
April 19 issue reports Jamestown Spider Webbs baseball team led by Billy Webb to again manage. The club posted a strong 98 score at Celoron Park per Webb statement. The season features benefit game for Mrs Ebha Peterson with park officials promising top schedules and improved grandstands for an open Sunday game likely April 20.
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Glamond
Road work and high speed plans loom in Upper counties
Fragmented report outlines a broad highway program across several states, citing estimates of thousands of miles and billions in expenditure. It notes Pennsylvania, Texas, Louisiana and others pursuing extensive road construction, with figures suggesting substantial federal and state funding involvement and long term infrastructure goals.
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