Monkey Money and Cards on a Vera Cruz Steamer
A traveling Mexican gambler in drab fur trim and a silver braided suit clashes with a bull fighter in a three card monte game aboard a Vera Cruz steamer. The monkey tied to the rail, the crowd, and the tense bluffing test the pair until the Mexican wins back his luck and the monkey finds a new home aboard Frontera.
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Portune
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Old Spain
Fadior
Frontera
Jeanine
Noida
Agate
Biynger
Brillant
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Deacon Forgets Sunday for a Fishing Outing
A Sunday trip to Center Creek ends with a deacon and grandchildren fishing all day. Despite admonitions, the old man helps land a big catfish and four pound bass while the children scramble to head home for supper.
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Center Creek
Hod Woon
Club Frowne on Marriage Formed in Berlin
In Berlin a club of disengaged youths has formed after breaking with sweethearts. Members view marriage as fated to fail and seek companionship outside traditional unions. The group reflects postwar social debates and changing views on romance.
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Berlin
Pulliam Issues Grean Ball Circular for NL Managers
The circular warns managers captains and players on rules including pitching position balking fouls and catching interference. It also notes training trip opinions by Ban Johnson and McGraw's challenge to unite the New York teams as the season nears with expectations of a winner.
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Pulliam
Grean
National League
Ban Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Courar
Sven
Teagrates
John McGraw
McGraw
McGinnity
Mathewson
Cronin
New Yorks
Dreyfuss Watches Players as Cooley Checks Records
Mont McFarland notes that Barney Dreyfuss, president of the Pittsburgh club, is vigilant about player records. He jokes about the Pittsburg manager’s habit of inspecting lineups and fielding while Col Dreyfuss personally investigates when notable players stumble.
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Chicago
Dreyfuss
Cooley
Dick Cooley
Pulliam
The
Pirates
Barney
Harry Pullam
National League
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburg
Barney Je
Col
Dink Cooley
Keeler’s Early Career Misconceptions Revealed
In the Atlanta Journal account, Keeler recalls his modest earnings and early pitching days. He says he pitched once for Norwalk in the Connecticut state league, during an era when opportunity came slowly. The exchange features playful jabs about his height and status as a star.
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Keeler
Georgia
Sable
Norwalk
New Jersey
Jack O'Connor
O'Connor
Atlanta Journal
New York Team Builds Strong 18 Year Championship Favor
New York maintains a strong American League presence in the metropolis with solid pitching catching and an excellent infield and outfield. The club is expected to be a tough unit to beat in the pennant race.
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New York
Metropolis
Ganzel Holds Strong Batting Pace for Clarke Griffiths NY Team
Ganzel posts a .367 average for the coming season and leads first basemen with a .293 mark while set to hit leadoff for Clarke Griffiths New York club in the American League.
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Ganzel
John Ganzel
Clarke Grifith
New York
Blenow Man in Fale and Popular Flag Dog in Schools
A fragmentary note describes a man in fale who owes payment to a waiter after eating. It also mentions a flag dog being popular in schools for its distinctive presence.
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Monk
Fon Cnwbie
Matiqval Gamc
Clarke Griffith
Mont McFarland
Decatur
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