Wilbert Robinson Helped Giants Turn Pitching Tide
A retrospective credits Wilbert Robinson with developing key Giants pitchers from 1909 to 1915, shaping wins in 1911 1912 and 1915. It notes Marquard Tesreau Demaree and Pfeffer after Robinson’s coaching, contrasts 1914 Dodgers success, and questions if McGraw would have reached pennants without him.
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New York
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Appelton
Juniors Clash In YMCA Soccer Thriller Rosebuds Win 11–8
The Rosebud Juniors defeated the 2 Juniors 11 to 8 in a fast paced YMCA match Saturday night. Rosebuds showed strong teamwork led by Shearer Winterberg and Morgart with goals by Martin Morgart Shearer Winterberg and Johnson. Game featured close first half 4–2, second half surged by Rosebuds to seal victory.
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Shearer
Rend Nicholson
W. Lewis
Cromwell
Noted Gridironer Harry MacChesney Dies
Harry MacChesney, aged about 25, once a star of two famous elevens, has died at his home. He played for the Americans and Canton professionals after starring as a college player.
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Harry McChesney
Pittsburgh
Harry
Academy Girls Defeat St Patrick's in One-Sided Showdown
Allegany County Academy girls beat St Patrick's 27 to 65 in a Knights of Columbus Hall practice game. Margaret Smith scored 25 for the Academy while Turner and Schwarz enbach held St Patrick's scoreless in the first half. Both teams showed promise and will meet again next Saturday at the K of C Hall.
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Allegany County Academy
St. Patrick's School
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St. Patrick's
Margaret Smith
Mis Turner
Miss Schwarzenbach
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Miss Hawkins
Miss Deekens
Miss Annan
Bancroft Not the Marvel He Seemed
Anti. Dec. 6 Bancroft the wonderful young shortstop of the Philadelphia Nationals was hailed as a National League marvel. Official returns show Herzog played 153 games with a .945 fielding percentage and 336 putouts while Brancroft logged 153 games with a .928 mark amid 492 assists. The data indicate Herzog surpassed Brancroft in chances and accuracy, proving his work superior in every possible way.
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Bancroft
Philadelphia Nationals
Indeldere
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Reds
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Brancroft
Moran Dominates Boxing Gossip Amid Schedule Buzz
The piece centers on Frank Moran as the key figure in current boxing talk, highlighting his risked 20 rounds with Jack Johnson, a knockout of Jim Coffey, and his leverage over fellow heavyweights like Jess Willard and Fulton. It notes Moran seeks higher pay for Coffey rematches and weighs Willard bouts against Coffey bids, amid a crowded May and June sport calendar in New York and other cities.
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Moran
Jim Coffey
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Jess Willard
Fulton
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Willard
Big Jess
Coffey
New York
New Orleans
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Benefit Planned for George Kid Lavigne in New York
The former lightweight champ George Kid Lavigne is down and out, with a benefit slated in New York soon. Lavigne is praised as a top class fighter who defended against tough rivals rather than chasing easy money.
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George “Kid” Lavigne
New York
Ty Cobb Leads American League Batting In 1915 Season
Cobb tops AL batting with .370 average and 208 hits, driving Detroit to lead the league in runs, hits, total bases, doubles and overall team batting. Eddie Collins, Sam Crawford and Marty Farrell among top hitters for the White Sox and Tigers. The Browns led in games played. Chicago and Boston also posted strong totals.
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Ban Johnson
Bobby Veach
Sam Crawford
Marty Kavanaugh
Detroit
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Boston Red Sox
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White Sox
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Richmond
Wilbur Davis
Davis
Roth
Chicago
Cleveland
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Joe Jackson
Clarence Walker
St. Louis
George Burns
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Boone
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Veach
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Crawford
Strunk
Pratt
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Shotten
Eddie Foster
Chapman
J. Collins
Cobh
Tigers
Shotton
E. Collins
St. Louis Browns
Boston
Boiler maker Gottlieb Brattle dies from gas explosion injuries
Fairmont December 6 Gott lieb Braddle a 50 year old boiler maker at the Round House of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company died today from injuries suffered when a gas explosion on an engine wounded him days ago. He leaves a widow and two sons.
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Round House
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Kid Graves Prepares For Greb Bout In Pittsburgh
Kid Graves plans final training in Pittsburgh before the December 16 match with Harry Greb at Duquesne Garden. Graves trains daily in Cleveland under his brother, then moves to Pittsburgh to complete conditioning, while Greb trains vigorously in preparation for the title test.
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Harry Greb
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Graves
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Pittsburgh
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Garfield Lad
Egan Dies After Pneumonia At 23
Charles F. Egan of Claysville Pa longtime varsity quarterback for Washington and Jefferson football died after a two day illness of pneumonia. He was about 23, a 1912 Clayville High School graduate and four year football squad member at Washington and Jefferson. He received a gold football souvenir this year for faithful service.
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Charles F. Egan
Claysville
Washington and Jefferson
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Clayaville High School
Organized ball blocks Lenox avenue streets for new Federal league park
Reports say organized baseball is drafting plans to stop street closings on Lenox avenue for the Federal league team grounds. Property owners are to protest when the board of estimate considers the petition on December 23. A baseball member visited Harlem to gather owners to appear before the board.
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Organized Baseball
Harlem
Tenet
Kilbane and Dunn Indicted in Fight Manager Assault
Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland and his manager Jimmy Dunn were indicted by the Lorain county grand jury for assault and battery on Jack Garvey, a Cleveland fight manager. The alleged attack happened here about a month ago over a dispute on fight matters.
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Elyria
Ohio
Johnny Kilbane
Cleveland
Jimmy Dunn
Lorain County Grand Jury
Jack Garvey
Wheeling Secures Central League Return Despite Doubts
Wheeling West Virginia reports posted forfeit to retain Central League franchise. Arrangements made to secure some of Pittsburgh Pirates surplus material. Erie and Youngstown likely not in circuit next season.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Pittsburgh Pirates
Erie
Youngstown
Currie Elected WVU 1916 Football Captain
Morgantown West Virginia December 1915 Harry Currie of Grafton West Virginia has been elected captain of the 1916 football team of the University of West Virginia. The news notes Currie’s selection and leadership role for the Mountaineers.
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W. Va
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Harry Currie
Grafton
University of West Virginia
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