Freak Plays That Decide Baseball Championships
A detailed retrospective on freak plays that decided pennants and world titles across the early 20th century. It chronicles pivotal moments and misplays by Detroit, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis, Washington, New York, and others, highlighting Cobb, Schaefer, Konetchy, Tannehill, Doyle, and famous impossible catches and misthrows that swung series and altered history.
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Detroit
Tigers
Philadelphia
Athletics
Lair
Chicago Cubs
Mack
Crawford
Cobb
Donovan
Bush
Halla
Rossman
Schaefer
Ty Cobb
Boomersault
Aasha
Schmidt
Bennant
Fred Clarke
Chicago
Kenetchy
Cardinal
Konetchy
Bresnahan
Elide
Cardinals
Washington
Chicago White Sox
Sal
Victer Johnson
Bodie
Walker
Enthusia
Sohaer
Clyde Milan
Cedever Pinneer
Conrst
Tven
Michinc
Sox
White Sox
Milan
Harvey
Jones
Leeford Tannehiill
Cubs
St. Louis
Brown
Tanner
Tannehill
Larry Doyle
Giants
Doyle
Chivax
Bridwell
New York
Beains
Crane
Mirek
George Roche
Chan
Hohe
Cheese Dishes for Quick Meals and Cheeses
A vintage guide presents Cream of Cheese Soup with milk onion carrot and mace, cheese croquettes and omelets. It also notes California has over 6.6 million orange trees and 94 to 800 lemon trees, plus Mexico soil control by about a thousand families. Includes quips and ads from the era.
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California
Mexico
Meat substitutes and hearty dishes from pantry staples
The article suggests beans, tomatoes, and butter flour sauces to create meat substitutes. Lima beans soak and simmer then pair with tomato sauce. onion, bay leaf, peppercorns flavor tomatoes for a puree. Macaroni and eggs with cheese and white sauce form a layered bake. Mushrooms, creamed varieties, and nut salads or loafs with crumbs offer appealing options.
Draining a Metropolis and Barking Crossness Sludge
The London sewage system drains about 260 000 000 gallons daily and collects over 2 500 000 tons of sludge at Barking and Crossness. A young man muses about marriage and settling down, noting the contrast with life choices as sometimes quiet and stable, other times akin to joining a debating society.
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London
Barking
Crossnese
Crossness
Parisian Politeness Sparks Gentle Duel
In a witty exchange a Parisian gentleman denies French politeness surpassing others, insisting modestly that his courtesy is merely customary. The playful clash highlights national character with light humor and cultural pride.
Closely Occupied Grievances Go Unheard
A brief exchange notes a man who keeps himself busy with constant activity. The remark suggests his relentless kicking prevents him from recognizing genuine complaints or addressing underlying issues. The tone is observational and humorous, reflecting on distraction and self-imposed busyness.
Frese Exit Plan Sparks Sudden Crowd Rush
A judge recalls a plan to clear a crowd by removing the rear exit sign and posting Frese, prompting a mass movement toward the exit. The scene hints at crowd control tactics and potential safety concerns.
Meteorite Falls Near Woman in South Africa
A 37 pound meteorite sparked chemical interest in Johannesburg. It fell in Zulu land months ago near a native woman who reported the sighting from about 15 miles away. The stone resisted breaking and is reported to contain platinum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
South Africa
Zululand
Ita
Philadelphia Man Dies by Own Action With Safe Tragedy
Jacob Habbowicz a 54 year old Philadelphia man used a 300 pound safe with a wooden block to commit suicide. He placed a strap around his neck and knocked away the support, the weight crushing him. He was found by his wife after weeks of despondency following a lost lawsuit.
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Jacob Habbowicz
Philadelphia
Penn
Ilo
New York's New Post Office Building Details
Popular Mechanics reports on New York's new six million dollar post office. The granite five story structure spans 101 feet height and two blocks length facing Pennsylvania station. It uses 165000 cubic feet of granite 18000 tons of steel 7000000 bricks and 200000 square feet of glass. The grand corridor blends buff marble plaster and glass two stories high 29 feet wide 280 feet long with 400000 square feet of working space inside.
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New York
New Post Office
Popular Mechanics
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Hugh S. Fullerton
Duffy
Merkle
Chm Carroll
Browns
Dick Carroll
Fial
Carroll
Chris van der Ane
van der Ane
Mackenfuss
Diddlebock
Mriaak Pibeli
St. Paul
Eits
Fonda
Isbell
St Paul's
Milwaukee
Txbell
Cedi
Vance
Tadeo
Thei Gsive
Witte Sox
Phil Chase
Hartzell
Chase
Highlanders
Hal Chase
Germany
Rte
Channing
Mint
Ady
Lovera
Corker
Post
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