King Kelly Sparks Baseball as Cobb Predecessor in Colorful Era
Connie Mack hails King Kelly as the Ty Cobb of his time and lauds his all round skill. Kelly, the 10 000 Beauty of the late 80s and early 90s, was famed for hitting speed and daring plays. He mentored storied teams with Cap Anson and John Clarkson and became a beloved, flamboyant figure of baseball.
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King Kelly The Baseball Legend Who Wrote The Rules
The article recalls King Kelly, famed catcher and star of early baseball. It highlights his on field instincts, daring baserunning, and feuds with umpires. It notes his temper, his move from Boston to New York in 1893, suspension for a beer bust, stage years, and his death in November 1894 at age 37.
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Count Fleet Workout Sparks Jockey Doubts
Jockey Johnny Longden feared Count Fleet during a Belmont morning workout as the colt surged off with a clocked eighth in 10.5 seconds. Trainer Don Cameron praised the animal's speed and noted the Count's early nerves, later refining him with blinders to steady his temperament.
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Major League Leaders and Pact Promises in Tokyo
A listing of major league batting and pitching leaders by league with names such as Frey Hack Maynard and Sewell plus Damaging ties. A note says a Society of Japanese German and Italian women will form in Tokyo to foster understanding after the pact.
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Lavelle Sees Scouting as Key to Football Future
New York sports roundup profiles Jack Lavelle, former Notre Dame guard and NY-area coach, arguing scouting fuels football strategy and quick information flow. He contends formal changes could hurt the game by diminishing the source of new tricks and defenses. Lavelle notes college coaches once asked him about looping lines and stresses the value of detailed game insight.
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College game may rebound despite coaching losses says Lavelle
In a brisk assessment, Lavelle argues the college game could be livelier for spectators even as coaches and veteran players depart. He notes less finesse but higher enthusiasm, with scouts in the east more optimistic than other regions where many 17 and 18 year olds are joining the Army instead of college. He also proposes stronger junior high coaching to teach blocking and tackling, recalling the freshman coach’s role in prior eras. Today's guest star Don Donaghey of the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin discusses the swing shift.
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Final Week of Ration Loop Sees Duke in Title Chase
Duke and North Carolina met in Durham as the league title hung in the balance. A Tar Heel win would give undisputed champion status, while a Duke victory or losses elsewhere could keep Carolina hopeful, with NC State and Pre-Flight matchups looming. Leaders include Dub Johnson batting .486, Tom Davis .467, and stalwarts Hayworth, Little, Sailor, Kale, Stott, and D. Johnson contributing across hits and RBIs.
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San Antonio Teen Sets Track Records at ILT Meet
Charley Parker 16 of Thomas Jefferson High School ran 220 yards in 20.6 seconds and 100 yards in 9.5 seconds at the Texas Interscholastic League meet in Austin. The performances set a national scholastic mark and near world records, with Parker remaining unbeaten in 37 races. An earlier mammal remains search near Drumurder mill in Ulster was paused by Irish authorities.
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Hard-Playing Phillies On Way To Win Bet For Cox
Phillies president Bill Cox bets six cigars the team finishes sixth or higher. The club climbs to sixth with seven wins in 15 as Harris and Whitehill energize the lineup. Pitcher Si Johnson and players Dahlgren Wasdell Murtaugh May Litwhiler boost a recharged club at Shibe Park. Secret society issue in South Africa noted.
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Baseball Standings Report From Multiple Leagues
Yesterday results from major and minor circuits show Chicago 13-4 and New York 13-3 leads in their divisions while Philadelphia 3-3 and Boston 4-2 posted solid days. Portsmouth 2-0 beat Norfolk as New Orleans 6-1 topped Birmingham 3-5 with other key outcomes across the Piedmont and International Leagues.
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Scots Home Guard Dog Companions Guard Moorland
Members of the British Home Guard patrolling desolate Scottish moorland buy dogs for company and occasional solo guard duty, reflecting wartime morale and practical needs in remote areas.
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Balata ball makes dramatic debut weekend across majors
Major leagues welcomed the balata ball as eight doubleheaders drew 147,000 fans. Sluggers belted six homers in one day, and managers Durocher Ott Fletcher Frisch faced umpire clashes. Yankees led with Spud Chandler’s eight-hit win and inside the park homer. Reds and Cubs also fueled a high-scoring open.
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Umpire Steamboat Johnson set to begin 24th season in Southern Association
Chattanooga report notes Steamboat Johnson, 55, who carries an oculist certificate, proclaims his eyesight perfect as he starts his 24th straight year as an umpire in the Southern Association this season. Southern Rhodesia bans liquor at wedding parties.
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