Howley Recalls Toronto Years and Baseball Theories
Former manager Howley discusses his career from Toronto in 1918 to 1926, noting no players remained from his Toronto tenure upon appointment. He recalls managing Farmed out by Indianapolis to Grand Rapids, guiding Louisville assignments, and his shift from catcher to manager with Diamond Theories emphasizing the need for capable players and proper team depth.
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St. Louis
Daniel Phil ‘Howley
Ariage
Louis Browns
Fin
Phil Ball
George’ Alster
Tbh
Sala
Rye
Toronto
Morittéal
Whr
Louisville
Howley
Massachusets
Indianapolis
Grand Rapids
Hoosier
Alden
Goveland
Portland
Phillies
Browns emphasize discipline and defense over slugging in training
The Brown's captain stresses hustle and a constant drill focused on defense and pitching. He advocates one long daily practice with continuous player effort, condemning split sessions as wasteful and preferring a single extended workout.
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Warners
Scandal of 1919 to Debut Before Court of Law
Chicago December 29 1919 The so called scandal of 1919 frames a court show with cast including Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Smokey Joe Wood Dutch Leonard Ban Johnson Frank Navin and others. Attorneys Cobb and Speaker weigh legal recourse while Cartwright and Leonard issue statements distancing themselves from bets tied to the September 1919 game.
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Rtght
Tynet Tris Speaker
Smokey Joe ‘Ood
Dutch Leonard
Landis
Ban Johnson
Frank Navin
Detroit Tigers
Cobb
Iran
Hogs
William ‘H. Boyd
Cleveland
Chub
Ted
James
Murfin
Detroit
Fresno
California
Leotard
Joe Wood
Frosty morning grips Laredo with light freeze and frost
Vittory Jack Frost visits Laredo bringing an icy dawn as temperatures dip near freezing. Plants in gardens and citrus trees were covered to protect from cold while wind and clear skies made the morning feel harsher. No crop damage is yet determined and authorities consider the event tied to weather patterns. Leonard says he surrendered letters to baseball authorities to clear up rumors, while Cobb insists the incident is not closed.
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Jack Frost
Laredo
Mercury Hall
Leonard
Detroit
Cobb
Cleveland
Early Norwegian ski craze sparks nationwide adoption
In 1879 a group of Norwegian peasants competing near Christiania now Oslo astonished residents with their skill. The display sparked interest across classes and turned skiing into a nationwide pastime and craze.
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Christiania
Oslo
Mirando Second in Crude Production
The Texas Gulf Coast district including Luling Somerset Mirando and Lytton Springs shows Mirando ranking second in weekly crude output behind Luling. This week Luling produced 18 105 barrels Somerset 2 520 Mirando 16 500 and Lytton Springs 2 825 with last week figures slightly lower for Mirando and Somerset. Lytton Springs dropped this week after a higher week last week and overall Laredo district expects to surpass Luling soon.
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Texas Gulf Coast
Luling
Somerset
Mirando
Lytton Springs
Laredo
Miranda
Funeral services set for Mrs. Jane Randolph in city
Mrs. Jane Randolph of 1414 Iturbide Street died Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3 PM at the Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. Dwight A. Sharpe. Burial rites by Miriam Chapter No. 86 Eastern Star. Interment next to late husband Dr. D. H. Randolph at city cemetery. Pallbearers named for the service.
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Bia
Jane Randolph
Iturbide - Street
Dwight A. Sharpe
Presbyterian Church
Miriam
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Pilot
D. H. Randolph
N. Johnson
John Colman
BH. A
Milla
August C. Richter
T. Cogley
C.richter
Fritz Werner
Ww. 'T MacGregor
Thomas
Wiotsham
Henry Borchers
Bunn
Vines Tucker
Burns
Ai Je “Seaman
Mr. Bondman
Noff
Fred Polkinham
F. A. Lattig
Funeral Services For Mrs Vergara
The remains of Mrs Jessie Porter Vergara, a native of Atlanta Texas, aged 38 years, widow of Jose Vergara, arrived from San Antonio after a lingering illness from tubercular trouble. The funeral was held at 10 o’clock at Jackson Chapel with Rev Father Juan Layole of San Agustin Church officiating. pallbearers included Ignacio Vergara Manuel Duran Victor Duran Luis Uribe Luis Martinez and Armengol Guerra.
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Jessie Porter ‘Vergara
Atlanta
Texas
Jose Vergara
San Antonio
Laredo
Jackson Chapel
Toboggan Word Origin Tied to Canadian Sled Term
The term toboggan is said to derive from a corruption of a Canadian Indian word for sled. The note links the English usage to indigenous language roots and explains how the term spread in common speech.
Montes to bring Mexican boxing stars to San Antonio
Montes plans to stage a trio of bouts in San Antonio featuring Bobby Ferhande, Gonzalo Gonzales, and Carlos Gargia as top lightweights and featherweights. The boxers, all with strong records, seek title chances in a night of action that could attract major money.
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Julie
Montes
Boxing Sario
México
Co Seca
Willsive
Bobby Ferhande
Gonzalen
Ampico
Ember
Carlos Gargia
San’ Antonio
RhoFtl
Harness racing headlines sweep Great Belt scene
Fragmentary OCR describes attention to harness and thoroughbred racing near Great Belt, noting sport focus and spectator interest.
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Fia
Ainal
Virtue of the
Brown's Helms
Bobby Fernandez
Tampico
Tulsa Montesico City
Bulldog Gonzales
Vittory
Hushla
Cee Bes eTotie
Carlos Gurciay
Mexico
Mexico City
England
James I
Vergara
Southwestern Bell Telephone ‘Company
Tex
Ap South Texas, Realty, Company
Chevrolet
Chevrolet CO
Ene
Kansas City, Missouri
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