Wilson and Lavender Clash In Homerous Baseball Talk
The article compares Pirates star Wilson to Wagner in matchups against Cubs pitcher Jimmie Lavender. It highlights Wilson's three homers off Lavender, including a September 4 fourbase blast and an October 3 tying homer, plus triples, singles, and a notable June 28 single that affected a no hit bid.
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Chief Wilson
Pirates
Jimmie Lavender
Cubs
Hans Wagner
Rube Marquard
Joe Tinker
Christy Mathewson
Wagner
Marquard
Wilson
Lavender
Honus
Chicago
Giants
Cotter
Jimmy Sheckard
Baseball notes on players and managers across leagues
A summary of player moves and impressions from baseball as Bob Harmon and Hobe Ferris are mentioned among others. Rube Marquard and John J. McGraw receive notes on their seasons and management shifts. The piece comments on pitching, hitting, speed, and managerial habits across leagues with a nod to Hans Wagner's notable return in wrestling slang.
Barry the Always Dangerous Pinch Hitter
Lethics' shortstop born in Aleriden Conn April 26 188T began with local teams. He attended Holy Cross from 1905 for three years and played shortstop. He joined the Athletics after graduation, played 40 games at second base, then moved to short and has been a steady pinch hitter since though never hitting .300.
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Lethics
Aleriden
Conn
Holy Cross College
Barry
The
Athletics
Mack
Jack
Short
Baumgardner Emerges as Browns Sensation at Sportsman's Park
Huntington, West Virginia born pitcher George Baumgardner, age 21, burst onto the major league scene with the St. Louis Browns, striking out Ed Keney twice and blanking opponents through 24 innings. Scout Doyle discovered him in the southern leagues and Huntington’s team pennant win highlighted a 24-9 record, 277 innings pitched, and 292 strikeouts.
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Browns
George Baumgardner
Sportsman's Park
Huntington
W. Va
Baumgardner
Sid C. Keenber
St. Louis
George
Wallace
Baum- Bardner
Cardinals
Ed Koney
Miss
Keney
Detroit Tigers
Sportsman’s ‘Park
Michigan
White Sox
Jimmy Scott
Chicago
Lou Criger
Criger
Doyle
Colonel Hedges
Poor Old Gripples Compare Wagner to Christy Mathewson
A New York sport writer says Hans Wagner resembles Christy Mathewson and has seen his best days. He notes the Pirates star can only manage three safe swats and play the entire game.
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Gripples
New York
Hans Wagner
Christy Mathewson
Pirates
Falkenberg Optimistic on Naps to Win Season
Cy Falkenberg says the Cleveland Naps can win the season citing their strong roster. He asks why not adding confidence in the club’s depth and talent to challenge for the pennant this year.
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Falkenberg
Cy Falkenberg
Naps
Modern Farm Advice From Historic Rural Guides
Practical agricultural tips cover ventilation of stables, culling of purebred animals, pig growth, shade for poultry, universal pasteurization, washing milking equipment, corn silage for rapid cattle finish, lice control, prepped hatching operations, and garden care. Emphasis on planning, cleanliness, and efficient feeding.
Farm and poultry tips from a past agriculture column
Practical guidance on insect sprays, poultry care, hatching, pruning, fertilizing, and soil management. It emphasizes early hatches, proper coop conditions, nitrogen and potash needs, fruit tree care, and careful feeding for chicks to ensure healthy flocks and productive crops.
Curious Nesting Habits At Cambridge Farm
A unique nest study near Cambridge England shows six fruit baskets hung in a cart shed containing nests built by different birds including blackbirds and thrushes. Eggs were found in two baskets and workers hope each female will hatch her brood as baskets remain undisturbed.
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Messrs. Chivers and Sons
Cambridge
England
William Builds a Shabby House for Rent
William, while erecting a block structure, earns scolding from his carpenter father for bungling workmanship. He defends the shack as a rental project saying he is building it to rent.
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William
Nut based dishes for thrifty households rise to meatless meals
A text offering nut centered recipes to stretch meat budgets. Nut Timbales use hickory nuts with eggs bread crumbs cream and pimento in timbale molds. Nut Chowder blends pecan meats with vegetables and tomato stock, thickened with peanut butter and flour. Lentil Fillets combine lentils graham crumbs filberts and vegetables with tomato sauce for a browned entree.
Absence and caution echo in cautioned wisdom
A fragment reflects on cautious speech and withheld thoughts. It contrasts the power of words with the silence that can hide intent, suggesting speech can carry weight beyond mere breath and that words, once spoken, cannot be undone.
Some Good Eatings Worth Saving and Trying
A compact collection of vintage home cooking ideas. Date Surprise dessert uses butter milk sugar and dates with almond flavoring. Pork Sausage in Batter pairs sausage with Yorkshire pudding batter. Grilled Breast of Lamb describes a two hour simmer then rolled meat with beans. Dainty Salad combines pineapple cheese lettuce with Trench dressing. Chicken Salad mixes chicken celery green pepper onion juice with dressing. Additional notes mention apples onions cooked with bacon fat as a beef pairing.
Gift ideas for budget weddings and hearty meals
When funds are tight a memory book gift offers a thoughtful alternative. Cover blank books with white satin and fill the contents with indexed sections like titles, addresses, Christmas lists, and garden lists. A companion book of fried recipes from friends complements the gesture. Asparagus cabbage and cauliflower are valued for bulk and variety in the diet.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jimmy Lavender
Chicago Cubs
Bob Harmon
Hobe Ferris
Joe Cantillon
Minneapolis Ball
Tex Russell
Chinese University of Hawaii
Honolulu
Bi Reldy
Birmingham
Freddie Parent
Baltimore Orioles
McGraw
Jennings
John J. McGraw
Burns
Callahan
Jack Barry
Konetchy
Otes
Fra
Mustin
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