JINX SEASON FOR FOUR POPULAR PLAYERS IN BASEBALL HISTORY
The piece surveys four legendary stars Wagner Mullin Walsh and Lajoie as 1913-1915 era declines. Mullin exits Detroit for Montreal then minors, Walsh’s fastball wanes with White Sox, Lajoie’s fielding fades, Wagner’s aging legs hinder further play, while each remains judged by past peak feats and current form.
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Wagner
Walsh
Lajoie
Mullin
Finis
Clark Griffith
George Mullin
Montreal
Detroit
Griff
Philadelphia
Boston
Barney Petty
Browns
Ed Walsh
MW Walsh
Sox
White
Russell
Callahan
Mack
Comiskey
Chicago
Electrolier for Base Park at Ebbets Field Illuminates Rotunda
The Brooklyn ball club home at Ebbets Field will feature a 400 pound electric light centerpiece. Sixteen opal glass globes on brass baseball bat fixtures hang from the rotunda ceiling, matching the National League bats in size and detail.
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Ebbets Field
Brooklyn Ball Club
National League
Defense of the Panama Canal by Fortified Lines
The article cites Colonel Goethals asserting the canal's defense lies in long approach channels and coastal forts. It notes forts near Taboga and Culebra with heavy guns, the jungle barrier, and patrols by the Tenth Infantry. It discusses potential landings on Pacific shores, island fortifications, and evacuation of inhabitants to shield the zone.
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Culebra
Panama Canal
Goethals
Atlantic En
Taboga Island
United States
Taboga
Empire
Canal
Panama
Atlantic
Pacific
Toro Point
Colon Harbor
Margarita Island
Colon
Naos
Perico
Flamenco
Tim
Tabora
Sam
Atlantic Ocean
Greene
Kommers Emerges as Promising Outfielder for Pirates
Fred Clarke has secured hard-hitting outfielder Kommers for the Pirates. In early days with the club his play impressed, signaling a potential find. Kommers previously played with Cap Anson’s Colts in semipro ball and has strong Chicago ties on Halsted Street.
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Kommers
Fred Clarke
Pirates
Cap Anson
Colts
Halsted Street
Chicago
Tallest Battery in Ohio State Baseball
Lexington in Ohio boasts the tallest battery with catcher Hub Dawson at six feet five and pitcher El Monroe at six feet six. Monroe is nineteen and still growing, with Dawson noted for handling his speed as the catcher says no other catcher can.
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Lexington
Ohio State
Hub Dawson
el Monroe
Dawson
Gun for Pitching Baseball Described in Popular Mechanics
Description of a gas-rocket pitching gun by Prof. C. H. Hinton of Princeton. It resembles a cannon and throws curves with accuracy, but the human factor and hot ball covers limit its use in games. An electric trigger warns batters, who jump back as the gun fires from the plate.
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Rome
C. H. Hinton
Princeton University
Popular Mechanics
Diamond Notes Show Major League Baseball Happenings
Miner Brown earns his feed for the Reds while Charlie Stuart is recalled by the Indianapolis club from Spring field Ohio. A magnate corners a star recruit and George Maisel resists TriState league move. Jos Jackson faces scrutiny as hits slump. Umpire Bill Klei keeps home plate spotless as Connie Mack bets on Bob Shawkey. Ban Johnson's circuit tops 100 hits. Daubert leads the National. Pittsburgh recalls Vert Mamaux after a one hit game. Bobby Bescher's baserunning pace drops. Fall River games shift as New England league status fades.
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Brooklyn
Tigers
Jennings
Donovan
Summers
Killian
Siever
Willet
Griffith
Washington
White Sox
Base Park
A.W. Pickard
Balboa
Anne Woo
Panaiga
Culebra Island
Panama Railway
W. H. Aspinwall
Henry Chauncey
John L. Stevens
Washington Hotel
Gun
Miner Brown
The
Reds
Charlie Stuart
Indianapolis
Springfield, Ohio
George Maisel
TriState
Baltimore
Jos Jackson
Bill Klei
Connie Mack
Bob Shawkey
Ban Johnson
Jake Daubert
Pittsburgh
Alvert Mamaux
Huntington
Bobby Bescher
Fall River
New England League
Mam
Bright
Dean
New Jersey
Louis Henry
Grove
Jersey City
N. J
Doan
Ius Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
Ae Carter
Carters
Glenn
Hit
E. Bunge & CO
Broad Street
New York
Givens
Stamford
Conn
Long Island Sound
New Yor City
A.j.givens
Louisiana
Herbert Meyer
Alldesloerp Crésentee Express
DeKalb Ave
Frost Commission
Washington St
Col. Jay St
Aes
Eee
Benin
Ede
Ressuss
Thompson's
Thompson Sons & CO
Troy, N.Y
Wistane FE
Colecann Westington
Oskland
Marion
Everity
Flanders
Overland
Rage Farda
Bnuidsons
Chalmers
Cadillson
Ee Stearns
Peerless
Rambler
Mitchell
Clement
Moon
FORD
20Th Century Company
Broadway
Cor
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