What the German Doctrine Means in Spy Hunt War War
Emerson Hough argues in a 1917 Washington column that German spies dominate the U.S. and demand drastic action. He cites loyalty tests, German-American sympathy, and the Lusitania atrocity to warn Americans to root out traitors and spies, declaring such betrayal worse than treason while urging public vigilance.
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Manhattan
Germany
Tealett
Russia
Isonzo
Washington
United States
Chicago
America
Trickster Crooks Dies in St Louis Baseball Comic Figure
Jack Crooks a unique early baseball infielder and comedian from the Kelly-Latham school died in St. Louis. He once used a notorious trick with bases loaded that resembled a modern squeeze play, blowing a ball foul to avoid a play at the plate, igniting a riot-like reaction after the game ended.
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Jack Crooks
St. Louis
Kelly-Latham
Crooks
Reulbach Takes New Post at Rochester Employment School
Edward Reulbach the famed National League pitcher has joined the University of Rochester as employment manager for the United States submarine corporation of New Jersey, the latest registrant at the U S school of employment management.
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United States School of Employment Management
University of Rochester
Edward Reulbach
Reulbach
United States Submarine Corporation of
New Jersey
Great International Game Shapes World Baseball Expansion
A historic vision declares baseball the world’s great international sport after the war. It notes U S and Canadian influence spreading the game to France and Europe, with England Germany and Japan supplying players. The Olympic movement and global interest push baseball toward universal adoption.
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America
France
United States
Canada
Cuha Ame
England
Germany
Jonan
Battlefons
Europe
Brooklyn Rookie Appoints Manager Sparks Trade Coup
Arthur Irwin named manager of the Rochester Internationals wastes no time forming an alliance with Brooklyn Club. The first move is the release of three rookie Dodgers, Russell Owning and Pitz, all pitchers, to Rochester.
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Arthur Irwin
Minager
Rochester Internationals
Brooklyn Ciup
Rochester Sf
Russell
Owening
Sod Pitz
M Graw Earned Pennants and World's Title With Giants
John McGraw, famed manager nicknamed the little Napoleon, led the New York Giants to six pennants and a world championship. Under his guidance the Giants defeated Connie Mack's Athletics for the baseball gonfalon in 1905 after winning the NL pennant in 1904.
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John J. McGraw
Little Napoleon
New York Giants
McGraw
Giants
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Berkin
Chicago
Baseball notes from spring training and league shifts
The report lists player movement and lineup talk across teams. Clarence Rowland repeats mixing pitchers as last year. Tom Clarke joins the Yankees. Canavan and Mearne trial fits. Justin Fitzgerald escapes army service due to health. Fritz Maisel covers third for the Browns. Doyle becomes a Western league umpire.
Brownie Grover Lowdermilk Shines With Devastating Curve
St Louis pitcher Grover Lowdermilk stands out in spring reports for a fast slow ball curve and exceptional control issues. Recalled from the minors, his 25 win season with Columbus last year signals major league potential while his career includes stints with the Browns Tigers and Pirates affiliate systems.
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St. Louis
Grover Lowdermilk
Grover
Johnson
Joe’ Bush
Claude Hendrix
Lowderrmik
Bush
Hendrix
Lowdermilk
Roger Bresnahan
Lowdy
St Louis
Bresnashan
Louie
Cardinals
Richeer
Brown
Rickey
Detroit Tigers
Dennings
Bill James
Browns
Detroit
Jennings
Columbus American Association
Joe Tinker
Lowdermill
A. A. Ting
A.A
Overheard Talk on Canal Street About Time of Reveille
A passerby overhears two soldiers discussing savings plans and the time shown by a watch. They remark it is a half past eight despite a nine o'clock claim, noting it does little good to tell the bugler the old time when reveille blows each morning.
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Arkhur Fletcher
Canal Street
Ray Chapman Considered Among Baseball's Most Scientific Hitters
It is noted that Ray Chapman of the Cleveland Indians is one of the most scientific hitters in baseball. Last season he led the American League in sacrifice hitting and totaled 231 bases with 170 hits. Chapman also slugged 28 doubles and 12 triples.
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Ray Chapman
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland
Clonter
Chapman
Ray
Joe Jackson
Chicago
Preventing Wool Maggot Infestations in Sheep
Prepared by the US Department of Agriculture, this notice outlines preventive measures against maggots in sheep. It covers carcass disposal, garbage management, wound protection with pine tar, dehorning timing, tail removal, wool clipping, and strategic shearing to reduce blowflies and wool maggots, plus treatments for infested areas and flock management during warm months.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Australia
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Clarence Rowland
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Mearne
Toronto
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Jack Doyle
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Navy
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Braves
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Cleveland Shoristop
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