Hershey Players Eager for Rain Interference and Contests
The Hershey nine, in fine shape, faced rain postponements against American Iron and Steel Co of Lebanon and planned derailed fixtures at Penryn Park. A strong schedule includes Lancaster clubs and Black Fronts with Leo Houck, plus local notes of Hassler and Eddie Miller visiting Annville.
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American Iron and Steel Company
Lebanon
Penryn Park
Lancaster
Leo Houck
Pugulist
Hockersville Beats Riverside 12 to 4 in Big Win
Hockersville Athletic Club defeated Riverside of Harrisburg 12 to 4 on the Hockersville grounds. Lee Hocker pitched strongly as the home team connected for 17 hits led by the powerful offense. The visitors suffered their first loss of the season.
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Harrisburg Telegraph
Hummelstown
Hassler
Hockersville Athletic Club
Riverside Club
Harrisburg
Lee Hocker
Hockersville
Capital City
Palmyra tops Local Pick-Ups in six-run start Saturday
Palmyra club crushed Local Pick-Ups 12 to 4 with six runs in the first inning off Barnhart. Shoap's thumb heals and he returns today while Machen Zeigler bolster the infield. Abe Doaralf to catch midweek games. Patty Miller had two hits but was not credited. Bloomer Girls nearly upset Myera town, falling to late rally in ninth.
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Peggy Putt
Palmyra
Barnhart
Patty Miller
Matthews
New Holland
Bloomer Girls
Fant Myera Town Club
Veteran trio endures in major leagues since 1896
The three oldest players in the majors are Bobby Wallace of the St. Louis Browns Napoleon Lajoie of Cleveland and Honus Wagner of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Wallace Lajoie and Wagner began in 1896 1897 and 1898 respectively and remain key figures in their teams. Wagner still shines at shortstop while Lajoie and Wallace transition positions as needed and continue to contribute for several years.
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Bobby Wallace
St. Louis Browns
Napoleon Lajoie
Clevelands
Hans Wagner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Wallace
Lajoie
Wagner
Pittsburgh
Browns
Branch Rickey
Cleveland
Pat Tebeau
Chippy McCarr
Tebeau
Young
Cuppy
Nap Lajoie
Larry
Phils
Keystone
Lajoia
Lajola
Midway Station
Tani Wagner
Loulaville
Nono
Change In Rules McGuire Calls Foul Balls Strikes
Jim McGuire former major league catcher and Detroit coach argues that making foul balls strikes when the batter has fewer than two strikes was the greatest rule change. He notes it curbed endless fouling and criticizes intentional walks as a problem with no clear solution yet.
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Jim “McGuire
Detroit
McGuire
Family Newswanger Baseball Club Ready to Play
The Newswanger family from East Drumore Lancaster county fields a nine man baseball team eight sons of John F Newswanger and a brother in law. Hayes Newswanger stars as pitcher with strong county reputation and Tom Newswanger also capable. A younger brother will replace the brother in law next season to complete the family club.
The Black Fronts at Lancaster Saturday Attraction
The Black Fronts of Lancaster will headline the event here on Saturday drawing local fans to the show.
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Leo Houck
The
Black Fronts
Lancaster
Daubert Signs Five Year Contract With Dodgers
Notes say Jake Daubert, first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers, has signed a five year deal. Washington scout Mike Kahoe complains there isn t a single good minor leaguer. Dee Walsh, released by St Louis to Rochester, excels in the International League. Charles Dopin reports many players jump to the Feds now seeking return to organized ball. Steve Royce, Hamilton College pitcher, may join the Cincinnati Reds soon at age twenty one. Joe Quirk, ex Red Sox and Washington trainer, now with the Brookfeds, keeps players supplied.
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Jake Daubert
Brooklyn ‘Dodgers
Mike Kahoe
Washington Americans
Dee Walsh
St. Louis Browns
Rochester
Charles Dopin
Phillies
Feds
Steve Royce
Hamilton
Cincinnati Reds
Royce
Joe Quirk
Red Sox
Washington
Brookfeds
Racing tips spark talk of 10 to 1 shot advance information
A source circulated betting guidance highlighting a horse at 10 to 1 with advance tips. The claim centers on insider-like information seed for upcoming races and wagering implications raise scrutiny among bettors and officials.
Germany’s population grows from 48 to 66 million in 25 years
Between 1999 and 2024 Germany’s population rose from about 48 million to 66 million. The rise reflects demographic trends and migration patterns shaping the country’s urban and rural areas.
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Germany
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Hershey
Myerstown
Eddie’ Miller
Annville
R. H. BE. Wh
Vile
Hocker
Cook
Bennett
Hershey Club
Shoap
Machen and Zeigler
Timkle
Abe Doaralf
Abe
Highspire
Stora Company
Clarks
New Trolland Loat
Lititz
Arthur Mylin
Walter T. Bradley
Ss. E. Corner
Ninth and Thompson Streets
Philadelphia
Hoffer
Engle
George P. Hoffer
Landis
Kk. B. Cassady
Swatara Quarry
Swatara, Pa
E. M. Hoffer
David Gordon
Hershey, Pa
East End
Hershey Improvement Company
Hershey, Penna
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