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Stirsnweiss body found after Newark Bay tragedy
The body of George Snoffy Stirnweiss, former AL batting champion, was recovered from Newark Bay after the Jersey Central train plunged into the water Monday. His death followed by family anguish as baseball leaders Will Harridge and George Weiss voiced shock at the tragedy.
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Bayonne
N. J
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George (Snoffy) Stirmweiss
Newark Bay
Stirnweiss
Jersey Central A. BR
Bay
Will Harridge
George Weiss
Yankees