Keeler Cocked Bat Behind Ear To Hit Em Where They Ain't
Biographical sketch of Willie Keeler, outlining his modest frame, left handed hitting, and rise with the Orioles and Highlanders. Highlights include his 1897 batting crown, record hit streak, 243 hits in 1897, 44 game safe streak, and five figure pay.
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Cobb — McGraw
Harry Grayson
NEA
William H. Keeler
Brooklyn
Cobb
John McGraw
Illie Keeler
McGraw
Wee Willie Keeler
Baltimore Orioles
Ned Hanlon
Origa
Binghamton
New York
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Eeler
Hughie Jennings
Baltimore
Lyn
Joe DiMaggio
Wee Willie
Rogers Hornsby
Clark Griffith
New York Highlanders
Red Sox
Jack Chesbro
Larry Lajoie
Highlanders
Philadelphia
Silk O’laughlin
Willie Keeler
Administrators Notice for John S. Pickett Estate
The administrators J H Walker Jr and Pearl B Pickett of John S S Pickett deceased require all claimants to present claims by March 16 1944 at Welch Furniture Co High Point NC or be barred from recovery. Debtors must pay promptly. Rupert T Pickens attorney notes.
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Pickett
Guilford County
North Carolna
Welch Furniture Company
Mallory Street
High Point
North Carolina
J. H. Walker, JR
Pearl
John S&s. Pickett
Penant Picks and Baseball Notes From The Nation
National and American League previews offer playful picks with Dodgers favored in the NL and the A’s seen as strong contenders. Items include guest star blurbs on Pimlico parking, charity bowling, boxing promoters, and service members details from Max Marek to Dan Pollock.
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Co. M. Gibbs
Baltimore Sun
Pimlico
Max Marek
Joe Louis
Joe
Floyd Bennett Field
N. Y
Dan Pollock
Moore Field
Southern Illinois
St. Edwards University
Texas
Dan
Baseball Training Opens Season Across Major Leagues
Washington Senator President Clark Griffith meets with President Roosevelt at the White House to present season passes. St Louis managers adjust lineups in the city series as spring drills continue. Detroit Cubs and Reds exhibition games tease the diamond. Giants and Braves shake rosters as spring moves along. Dodgers Giants entertain troops at Camp Dix. Phillies debut Gerheauser in Philadelphia.
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National League
Dodgers
Reds
Giants
Pirates
Cubs
Braves
Phillies
Washington
Capital City
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
Pennsylvania Avenue
Roosevelt
ST. Louis
Billy Southworth
Cardinals
Luke Sewell
Brownies
Glenn McQuillen
Camp Upton
N. Y
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
Bob Chapman
Camp Dix
Eddie Plank The Greatest Pitcher Eddie Collins Praises Him
Eddie Collins calls Edward S Plank the greatest pitcher and recalls his late start in baseball and long career with the Athletics. The piece notes Plank’s World Series appearances, 320 wins, 190 losses, and distinctive pitching style including a three quarter motion and sidearm crossfire. It also covers his late career return with Bethlehem Steel League and his hogging of the mound with strategic mind games against batters.
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Harry Grayson
NEA
Eddie Collins
Edward S. Plank
Gettysburg
Eddie Plank
Frank Foreman
Gettysburg College
Plank
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Gettysburg Guide
Christy Mathewson
Giants
Athletics
Browns
Walter Johnson
Yankees
Bethlehem Steel
Hiller Huggins
Eddie
Red Sox
Oldtimers Laud A A U Ringup Best In Years
Critics note the National A A U wartime championship draws a strong field with 83 boxers, 51 bouts, and a semifinal lineup featuring top veterans and service men from Marine Corps Army and Navy amid optimism for renewed titles in Cleveland and nationwide boxing strength.
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Boston
Armed Services
Cleveland
Marine Corps
Army
Navy
Samson Powell
Bob Foxworth
St. Louis
Leroy Jackson
Tony Vero
Albany
N. Y
Billy Tiger
Fort Sill
Okla
Eddie Gettys
New Orleans
Charles Cooper
Washington
Charlie Hunter
Aubrey Halderfield
Little Rock
Ark
Corporal Bliss Croft
Smyrna
Tenn
Rickey Faces Aging Dodgers In wartime Rebuilding
New York April 13 Branch Rickey confronts an aging Dodgers roster as wartime demands limit replacements. Players like Durocher 38 Camilli 35 and Vaughan 31 crowd a veteran bench while Rickey acknowledges slowed speed and injury risks. He fears more than one player may "die" on the team from the strain.
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New York
Cardinals
Branch Rickey
Sam Breadon
Rickey
St. Louis
Brooklyns
Dodgers
Fitzsimmons
Leo Durocher
Curt Davis
Dolph Camilli
Billy Herman
Whit Wyatt
Bobo Newsom
Dixie Walker
Arky Vaughan
Muscles Medwick
Angue Galan
Frenchy Bordagaray
Johnny Cooney
Paul Waner
Pete Reiser
Pee Wee Reese
Vaughan
Owen
Ebbets Field
Pittsburgh
Arkansaw
Herman
Albie Glossop
Alex Kampouris
Phillies
Hal Peck
Peck
American Association
Charley Paddocks
Set Of War Instructions Okay
Showman Joe Engel endorses Billy Evans wartime rules for the Southern Association. New directives speed play by delivering balls to the pitcher, limiting player disputes, and restricting mound visits to one per inning, with limited catcher and fielder contact on mound talks.
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Joe Engel
Atlanta
Chattanooga Baseball Club
Southern Association
Joe
Engel
Billy Evans
Evans
Cleveland Indians
Ump
Dodgers Rank Second For Pennant Win This Season
The Associated Press poll of 72 scribes picks the St. Louis Cardinals as the NL champion with 54 first place votes. Brooklyn Dodgers finish second with 11 first place votes, while Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs receive support for top honors.</S:
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Whitney Martin
New York
Associated Press
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago Cubs
Reds
Dodgers
Cubs
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston Braves
Philadelphia Phils
Phils
Braves
Giants
Paxton Leads Taylorsville In LDS Church Tournament Victory
Les Paxton shifted from cheering duties to star forward as Taylorsville won the annual LDS Church basketball tournament championship defeating rivals after the college season ended.
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Taylorsville
Utah
Utah University
Les Paxton
Paxton
Jevel
Theylorsville
Possible doubleheader for Joe and Mabel before night shift
The text hints that Joe and Mabel may attend a doubleheader before the night shift starts at the war plant, suggesting an opportunity to catch the games prior to work.
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Joe
Mabel
War Plant
Fogle Sisters Upset At National AAU Indoor Meet
In Chicago Joan Fogle of Indianapolis defeated Nancy Merki of Portland by 35 feet to win the 440 freestyle in the National AAU indoor championships. The 14 year old also claimed the 300 yard individual medley and placed third in backstroke. June, 16, won the 220 breaststroke.
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Fogle Sisters
Indianapolis
Joan
AAU
Chicago
Nancy Merki
Portland
Ore
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