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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
8
News notes from the era report German advances at Lemberg and Rawa Ruska, French gains at Metzeral, and positions along the Rhine. Boer veteran De Wet found guilty of treason with potential execution, and German spy Muller to die. Navy actions include U 29 sinking and Baltic patrols. Cabinet upheaval and riots ripple across Georgia, Illinois, and Mississippi as medical, advertising, and criminal cases unfold.
In 1898 George Van Haltren of the New York Giants made a famed yard-long throw to double off Cy Swain of the Washington Senators. The article notes historical outfield assists, highlighting players from the eighties and nineties such as Harry Niles, Mike Mitchell, Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker, Milan, Fielder Jones, Murray, Jimmy Fogarty, Sam Thompson, Jimmy Ryan, and Bill Lange as notable throwers and base runners deterred by strong arms.
Tex Rickard, former boxing promoter turned South American cattle baron, argues a fall tour by the White Sox and Giants to South America would be a valuable but financially slim venture. He notes locals know little about baseball and calls for them to act as ambassadors of the national game.
Larry Chappell, the young outfielder bought by Chicago from Milwaukee for 13500 cash and 3000 in players, has been released to the Minneapolis American Association team. Born February 19 1891 in Jerseyville Illinois he started with Quincy then Eau Claire before Milwaukee and Chicago. He batted .356 in 1913 leading the American Association before injuries dampened his White Sox career. He is a left handed batter and right handed thrower.
Heinie Groh leads NL batting. Red Corridon’s misfortune prompts Cubs sale. Jon Tinker to retire as a player. Hughie Jennings unhappy with Detroit support. Dave Bancroft excites Phillies fans as new shortstop. Umpire Chill vents during a near freezing game. C Holliday Eb bets voices baseball politics. Stallings hails Schmidt as top first baseman. Braves pitching trio Rudolph James Tyler prominent but season new. Flame Delhi shines with Kansas City Blues. Maranville O’Mara not eclipsing Bancroft or Phillies. McGraw seeks rally method for Giants. Davis and Lajois shrug at Birmingham’s woes. Indianapolis rumor vs Packers reentry. Grover Alexander key Phillies pennant push. Benny Kauff escape from $1500 fine amid Giants leap and suspension.
The Indians appoint Joe Jackson as first baseman replacing George Stovall. Jackson becomes the seventh in a line of successors from Dirig to guard Cleveland’s initial cushion. Previous holdouts included Hoknhorst Griggs Johnston Wood Shields Barbarre, with Jackson the latest South Carolinian in the role.
In a heated clash between the Braves and Giants Stallings bench men hurled taunts at Chief Meyers. Umpire Byron halted the drama with a firm demand to cut out personalities and later faced a retort about cutting out grammar from the Braves.
Former Memphis signing Karr, who joined Detroit last fall, has been released and sent to the Los Angeles club.
The piece extols spring birds for beauty and their vital role in pest destruction. It argues for renewed protection of small birds, noting their high intelligence and value beyond food use. It encourages human efforts to save bird life and limit unnecessary killing.
Dialogue shows Gertrude refused for being wormy as Papa Lewis presses to photograph her. Child cites her squirming behavior causing the barrier, revealing a quirky family moment. The exchange hints at rural or small community tone and character.
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