Birthday boosts and shutouts mark 1912 baseball notes
The article highlights Georges Mullin’s shutout of the Browns and birthday theatrics for Sam Crawford and George Lewis boosting averages. It notes Christy Mathewson’s birthday work ethic, references a 1912 game with the Cardinals, and previews Milwaukee’s rising star Oscar Felch and past Brewers players.
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Georges Mullin
St. Louia
Frank J. Navin
Detroit Tigers
Jenninga
Detroit
George Mullin
George
Indianapolis Feds
Browns
Sam Crawford
Wahoo Sam
Sam
Naps
George Edward Lewis
Red Sox
Duffy
Christy Mathewson
Giants
Matty
Christy the Crafty
Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
Oscar
Felch
Milwaukee
Chappelle
Schalk
Leibold
Blackburn
Gilbert
Bresnahan Praised as Catcher in Top Form by Chicago Critic
A Chicago critic hails Roger Bresnahan as catching the best ball of his career and notes West side fans who derided him now recognize his merit.
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Bresnahan
Chicago
Roger Bresnahan
West Side
Rabbit Maranville the speedster shines in Boston
Walter J. Maranville, Boston National League shortstop, born in Springfield twenty five years ago, started in New Bedford before joining Boston in 1912. He impressed with speed and fielding, earning the nickname Rabbit for his quick starts and rapid ground covered.
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Walter J. Maranville
Boston
Springfield
Mass
New Bedford Club
Boston National Club
Bush
Tiger
Maranville
Rabbit
Baseball rumors and moves ripple through leagues
The piece surveys shifts and chatter across the big leagues. Umpire Kane’s release is speculated alongside notes on Red Sox pinch hitting and Everett Scott filling in for Heine Wagner.
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Red Sox
Everett Scott
Heine Wagner
Boehling Star Twirler Shifts From Changeup to Fastball
Pitcher Jos Boehling of Washington is praised as a master of pace and fastball deception. He works gracefully, conserves energy, and remains cool under pressure. Once valued at $3,000, he now rejects a $15,000 offer, signaling rising stock and continued potential.
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Jos Boehling
Washington
Griffith
Boehling
Minneapolis and Louisville Set 20 Innings Record in Tie
At Minneapolis on June 9 the Minneapolis and Louisville teams battled 20 innings to a 3 to 2 finish. Joe Lake pitched the entire game for the Millers while Grover Loudermilk toed the mound 12 innings for Louisville with 15 strikeouts. Toney closed for Louisville as Minneapolis finally broke through with runs in the first and second but then went scoreless until the 20th. The prior long game record was 19 innings by Milwaukee and Columbus on July 16, 1913.
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Minneapolis
Louisville
Joe Lake
Millers
Grover Loudermilk
Toney
Colonels
Milwaukee
Columbus
President Tener Fines Heine Zimmerman For Team Morale
President Tener proposed a novel punishment for players by fining Heine Zimmerman twenty five dollars to hurt their feelings rather than suspending him or causing Chicago Cubs to lose games. The move targets player morale and sets a precedent for fines over suspensions in baseball policy.
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Tener
Heine Zimmerman
Cubs
Western Canada's Oil Fields Show Great Wealth and Growth
Developments in Western Canada's oil and gas fields indicate strong production with Calgary wells reportedly yielding up to 2000 gallons per hour. Surface indications across Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba point to widespread oil potential while coal and natural gas bolster regional wealth. Grain seeding progress in June suggests a record Western Canada crop for 1914.
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Canada
Calgary
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Battleford
Western
Opals Loosen Settings as Heat Expands Stone
Opals frequently fall from settings because they expand more with heat than other stones, exerting pressure on the gold mounts and loosening grips. This condition explains why opals are commonly lost from their settings in warm conditions.
Wakens Something Akin: Reflecting on Excellence Within
The Christian Register notes that recognizing true excellence in others awakens a similar excellence in ourselves. The reflection emphasizes inner virtue mirrored by outward achievement.
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Christian Register
Combat Disease Among Nez Perce Indians Warned TB Threat
Dr John N Alley superintendent of the United States sanitarium at Fort Lapwai Idaho says 90 percent of deaths among Nez Perces Indians over ten years are from tuberculosis. He links decline in population from 8000 to 1300 to the shift to sedentary life on reservations and poor ventilation. Commissioner Sells notes 25000 Indians with TB and only 300 government beds available.
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John N. Alley
United States Sanitarium For
Fort Lapwai
Idaho
Indiana
Lewis and Clarke
United States
Doctor Alley
Plains
Doctor’ Alley
Office of Indian Affairs
Sells
How It Began With Pronunciation of a Mexican City
Mrs Masters and Mrs Johnston argue over a city name used by American troops in Mexico. Stephen insists on Wa-har-ry Krouz while Mrs Johnston and their daughter offer variations Viehara Cruisah and Wehary Crewsa. Marines then land and seize the city.
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Stephen
Public Utilities Growth Booklet For Free Distribution
Willams, Dunbar & Coleman of Wall Street New York issued a booklet titled Short Stories of Public Utilities detailing the growth of utilities in the United States and their investment position for gratuitous distribution. Ady The Source notes reflect a hearsay exchange between villagers and a postmaster.
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United States
Willams, Dunbar & Coleman
Wall Street
New York
Ady
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