Seek Legislation to Curb Intentional Pass in Baseball
United Press reports calls in 1926 to curb intentional passes by pitchers amid debates on reforms. Proposals include penalizing four straight balls as intentional, affecting batter out or bases, with critics arguing timing and pitch control. The issue draws support from some managers and opposition from others, as officials weigh the need to preserve fair play.
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United Press
New York
Get
Ruth
Fkselill
Landis
Heamingg
Ice
Mins
Wills retires after Sharkey loss in boxing
Harry Wills announces retirement following his loss to Jack Sharkey in Boston. The bout earned Sharkey a reported $50,000 and left Wills among the wealthiest boxers, with town receipts around $15, through the evening. Nearby notes reflect college games, local matchups, and prep for upcoming basketball and football events across the region.
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Harry Wills
Jack Sharkey
Boston
Ify
Ebbets Field
Black Panther
Wills
Jack Dempsey
Sharkey
Rail lease approval sought for Clarion line in Inter State Center
Oct 1 Ingin ton report the Tian ley railsoas the Inter state Cammen's Cent for aulthority. 4 Tease: the Vanile Masson railway in Pennsylvania.
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Clarion Rail
Ington
Tianley
Vanile Masson Railway
Pennsylvania
How to Help Your Sickly Children
An advertisement promotes McGor's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets to aid frail children, promising weight gain and stronger minds within 20 days. It claims McCoy's has aided thousands, offers a money-back guarantee, and directs readers to Ames or nearby outlets for purchase and vitamins.
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Ward
McCoy's
MteCoy
Delaney Ready to Tackle Tunney in Big Fight
New York reports Pete Reilly claims Delaney shows willingness to take on Tunney. Reilly notes Delaney’s conditioning and readiness to punish his rival, with tied weight and heat behind the challenge.
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Unite A Press
New York
Get 1
Pete Relly Idanger
Jack
Delany
Hye
Dempsey
Warry Wills
Jack Sharker
peGere
Reilly
Delaney
Football Eleven Travels by Air to Meet Lichigh
Quantion eleven prepares for an away football matchup as two bombs carry the squad Friday to Hem Pas for the clash with Lichigh. Phu Hight to start, two Waurs listed.
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United Press
Ouantiuo
Quantion Towines
Max eAin
Phu
Waurs
Untold Tale Atop Seouildaty Beamed Between Tiaiven 12
A fragmented World Herald clipping references a strange beam event and a group of 12 people linked to Aeron, hinting at a central mystery without clear names or dates. The readable bits suggest a local note about an unusual occurrence and involved figures.
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Omutih World-Herald
Two Former College Stars Boost Opening Season Eleven
Former college stars join the eleven for the opening battle of the season. Struggling Shefield teams seek strength from ex players, including Manichia Gort Firkey and Wilson, with Coach Owen arranging workouts to finalize the lineup before the season’s start.
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Wlehellel
Wilson
Witt
Leamny Ghd
Manaces Abbey
Owen
Wilsay
Sherfield
Scott Prossing
Dhirnish Saindla
Wnt
Hiegadirai
Committee Plans for Keys Carnival Meeting Tonight
A municipal building meeting tonight will organize a two day Keys Carnival set for next week, with plans to raise funds via the event. Committee members and community leaders will discuss program details and security, urging widespread local support.
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Theomanittie
Askerti Bessi
Kessine
Otfesl
Eulack
Atval
Tisight
Phace
Crater
Titusville Football Tales From Ellis Series Report
In Titusville Oct reports note Ellis players still aid the squad as they seek entry to the forthcoming contest this Sunday. Erie county leaders discuss shifts in coaching and lineup as McCheat and the Chisom manager debate team moves amid uncertain travel plans and preparation.
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Guia
Ellis
Earl Cellaviua
Judd
Morty
Donald
Tte
Dusistand
Erie County
McCheattl
Mianuker Hall
Steefel Tadice
Elke McVinald
Lovie
Siai Shapley shines in late save as Navy tops Princeton
Across the top college grid notes from Boston to Philadelphia and Chicago and beyond, Shapley’s late save for Navy helps topple Princeton while Harvard, Columbia, and Penn face injury woes and lineup shuffles. Notre Dame, Pitt, and Colgate prep aerial plans as big games loom next weekend.
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United Press
Annapolis
Shapley
Star
Princeton
Navy
Cambridge
Mass
Harvart
NEW York
Olumbia
Whenesterday
Ohio State
Pennsylvania
Voathes
Notre Dame
Eels
Pimpeburgii
Pitt
Colgate
George Towne
Thompson
Monson
Abe
West Virginia
West Wirwinia
George Burns Voted Most Valuable Player in Loop
George Burns was named the most valuable player in the American League by the baseball writers' committee. He received a near unanimous vote, led by his 1920 season with a .X batting average, 114 RBIs, 64 doubles, and four home runs, across 18 seasons with multiple teams. Johnny Most of the Chicago White Sox was second with 38 votes.
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Cleveland Indians
United Press
Evuigago
George Burn
Bisemay
Indians
Nito
Johnson
Jere Turis
Tohnny
Chicaso White
Jamiag Herbert Ponsiotts
New York Yankees
Burns
OT Kintsey
Tris Speaker
Mwe
Injury from baseball fatal to prisoner
Philadelphia report notes Edward Lee, inmate at Eastern Penitentiary, died after a line drive struck him in the mouth during a Labor Day game. He suffered a fractured jaw and later meningitis believed to be caused by the injury.
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Philadelphia
Bettye
Edward Lee
Morrisburs
Lee
Renewed Push to Curb Chicago Gangsters Under New Police Chief
Unclear OCR text discusses Chicago gang violence and police actions. Mentions Police Mor Pall A. Collfind Aewy Tat Noucess, leader arrest, and investigations into gang activity linked to shootings. References names like John Stewe and others, plus patrols and squads targeted at gang hubs.
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Tubago
Pall A. Collfind
Lodteims
Tuego
Metall Hollins
Faye of Banie Wares
Adiegedd
Polles Eyesquaraves Wiley
Foreign Missionary Society Meeting in November
The NeHindise woman's Korein jaUssigliari meeting opened with Mrs Deere W Patterson presiding. Attendees heard reports on medical missions and a study discussion from the first chapter of the study book The Minister Personality of Jesus. The session closed with plans for the next gathering in November.
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Korein jaUssigliari
Chotel
Deere W. Patteron
Joey
Robbits
Jesus
Addresses Pupils of Salesmanship Class
Fragmentary notice describes a salesmanship class addressed to pupils with nondescript affiliations. The readable text mentions names and a location once but omits clear actions or outcomes. The item reads like a damaged public notice or internal bulletin with uncertain dates and places.
Plan Volley Ball Um Te Com Will Lye Betit Tie Whiter
Plan involves Wilh schol in a Duiair event with preparations and aims at improving team play. The fragment hints at a local school program, coaching input, and upcoming trials or practice sessions to boost performance.
Fragmentary note on shifting views of work and stomach ache
A damaged OCR fragment discusses changing attitudes to work and mentions stomach pain. It cites names like Clintsmat and Escalon, and references a gas remedy from a druggist named Thomas Hownes. Text is garbled with likely period-era phrasing and misspellings.
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Aileruta
Alaris
Thomas Hownes
Acly
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