Cornell Miler Jones Retires From Track Rivalry Showdown
The article discusses John Paul Jones of Cornell deciding not to race Abe Kiviat in a proposed mile showdown. It recalls Jones’s records at Cambridge and previous feats, noting his 4 14 2 5 mile in 1913 and 4 26 seconds old mark, his engineering studies, and future plans in business while his athletic prowess earns praise.
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Tommy Clark
OHN
Paul Jones
Cornell
Jones
Abe Kiviat
Kiviat
Jim Sullivan
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Cambridge
Norman Taber
Brown
Harmon
Dartmouth
Mandeira
Penn
Tommy Connell
Corneil
Pittsburgh
Washington
Harvard Stadium
Soldiers’ Field
John Paul Jones
Cornell University
Tommy Conneff
New York
William Cummings
Lillie Bridge
London
England
Wed
George
Zbysko fights on after skull fracture in Montreal
Polish wrestler Stanislaus Zbysco survived a brutal match in Montreal despite a deep forehead cut and a skull fracture found during surgery. He returned to attempt more bouts in Madison Square Garden before fainting on stage but plans to resume once healing completes.
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Tanislaus Zbysco
Constant le Marin
Montreal
Stanislaus
Zby
Cuzeaux
Madison Square Garden
New York
Goreeh
Hackenschmidt
Zbhysco
Poland
Iron nerves and brains power big league pitchers
A survey of veteran pitchers shows many rely on intelligence and new deliveries as arms weaken. Examples include Jack Chesbro Dusty Rhodes Christy Mathewson Bobby Groome and Leon Ames using spitter slow curve or other tactics to prolong major league careers. Mike Mowrey discusses nerves and staying calm in big games while praising Bobby Byrne. Jerry Jerome stands out as a multi talented Australian boxer runner swimmer and trainer popular with fans.
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Mowrey
Jack Chesbro
Yankees
Jack
Dusty” Rhoades
Nap
Dusty
Christy Mathewson
Christy
Bobby Groome
Washington
Leon Ames
Cincinnati Nationals
Leon
Tinker
Bfe
Ames
St. Louis Cardinals
Mike Mowrey
Cincinnati
Mike
Troy
Trenton
Bobby Byrne
Pirates
Byrne
Jerry Jerome
Queensland
Australia
Aborigines Protection Board
Jerry
de Balzac
Jimmy Clabby
Gus Devitt
New Zealand
Brisbane
Jimmy
Jerome
Johnny” Thompson
Dave Smith
Baker After Hama Run Honors in Major League Hitters
Franklin Baker of the Philadelphia Athletics aims to lead the league in home run hitting this season. He has shown powerful line drives and long drives, earning a reputation as one of the hardest hitters in the junior baseball organization.
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Franklin Baker
Philadelphia Athletics
Baker
The Greatest Play Bescher Ever Saw
Reds outfielder Bob Bescher recalls a remarkable late season involves Punch Knoll and Evansville in the Central League. Knoll bunting, a foul contact, a long drive, a steal of third base by Knoll, and a double play to end the inning amid pennant chase戏.
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Qlay
Bob Bescher
Cincinnati Reds
Dayton
Knoll
Evansville
Evas
Feld
Odd Baseball Lineup Pun Game Ends 1 to 0
A humorous line score features puns like Molasses at the stick and Smallpox catching as a chaotic baseball game unfolds. Umpire Apple is blamed as a rotten call, while Wind, Hammer, Trees, and others contribute in a low scoring 1 to 0 finish with Soap cleaning up the bets.
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Cigar
Horn
Fiddle
Apple
Brick
Long
Balloon
Cherry
Old Lea
Spider
Or@an
Lightning
Piddie
Trombone
Willett Proposes Shortening Baseball Games
Willett, Detroit’s pitcher, suggests letting a home run batter return to the bench after hitting the ball to the bleachers to cut the time between plays. Edgar overheard the idea as Sam Crawford hit a homer and ran around the bases.
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Fepgar Willett
Detroit
Edgar
Sam Crawford
Crawford
Dar
Falkenberg A Wonder Of The Season For Cleveland
Falkenberg, the lanky Cleveland pitcher, stands out this season for control rather than speed. Once erratic, he now places pitches precisely, employing a deceptive fadeaway to confound hitters. He relies on weak contact and fielding support rather than strikeouts, yielding easy outs.
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Fred Falkenberg
Cleveland
Falkenberg
Williams May Seek Rematch With Soutar For Racket Title
Report from London claims former world racket champion Charles Williams will challenge Jack Soutar of Philadelphia again after Soutar defeated him. If arranged the match would likely occur in the fall or next spring.
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Williams
Soutar
London
Charles Williams
Jack Soutar
Philadelphia
Phillies Show Unexpected Strength Under Dooonn Leadership
The Phillies surprise by playing at a high level this season and seem poised to reach the National League pennant. Charley Doonan’s management is credited for stability and strategic freedom, yielding teams’ long overdue potential.
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Charley Doonn
Phillies
Doon
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