Scranton Area Nurtured Many Noted Baseball Players
The Scranton region has long produced major league talent. Notables include Mike and Jack O Neill of Minooka, Steve O Neill a famed catcher with Cleveland, Jimmy O Neill who trialed with Washington, and Hughy Jennings from Moosic. County commissioner Fineris Quinlan, a former White Sox outfielder, is highlighted for public service. The Minooka club bred many stars, with Festus Higgins as its famed pitcher, and Stanley Harris from Pittston leads as Washington manager. Scranton’s minor and major league ties, local clubs, and strong press coverage underscore a rich baseball heritage across Elmira to Wilkes Barre.
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Scranton
Pennsylvania
O'Neills
Minooka
Scranton-Joyce
Mike
Jack
Steve
Jimmy
St. Louis Cardinals
Texas
Sid Mercer
New York
St. Louis
Mercer
Cleveland
Jimmy O'Neill
Washington
Hughy Jennings
Detroit Tigers
John J. McGraw
Moosic
Fineris Quinlan
White Sox
Quinlan
Chick Shorten
Mike McNally
Eddie Murphy
Athletics
Festus Higgins
International League
Stanley Harris
Washington Club
Pittston
Scraton
Moriarty Named Tiger Manager Noted for Stealing Home
Detroit remembers George Moriarty famed for a bold home steal in his playing days as he becomes Detroit Tigers manager. Once captain 1909 to 1918, he later managed in Memphis and umpire staff roles. Two former teammates, George Dauss and Harry Heilmann, remain with the club.
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Associated Press
Detroit
George Moriarty
Tiger
Moriarty
Cleveland
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Tigers
New York Highlanders
Hughie Jennings
Chicago White Sox
Memphis
George Dauss
Harry Heilmann
Dempsey Plans Big Racing Stable Declares Turf Ambitions
Former heavyweight champ Jack Dempsey enters four thoroughbreds at Tia Juana race track with plans to build a 20-strong stable. Colts from Hamburg Place in Kentucky bear sires Fair Play St. Rock Danger Rock and Dozier. Johnny Coburn to train. Estelle Taylor to christen each colt. Dempsey reportedly paid 25000 for the quartet. Colors will be pink and purple polka dots.
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Tia Juana
Lower
California
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Jockey Club
Estelle Taylor
J. Dempsey
Hamburg Place
Kentucky
Fair Play
St. Rock
Danger Rock
Dozier
Redigreed
Johnny Coburn
New York
Walker Favored to Beat Flowers in Chicago Fight
New York reports Mickey Walker former welterweight king trained well for his bout with Tiger Flowers the middleweight champ in Chicago Friday night Fans in New York favor Walker citing his form and power despite Flowers recent losses and knockout blows in recent years
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Walker
Flowers
Chicago
Associated Press
New York
Mickey Walker
Tiger Flowers
Harry Greb
Pittsburgh
Mickey
Eat Drink And Be Cheerful In Mon
An old advertisement promoting Eat Drink and Be Cheerful Jade and Joes in Mon with mentions of food drinks and auto repair services. The copy emphasizes locations in the center of the area and ample street parking.
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Mon' S
Ios 410
Joe Bell
J. Bell
Fenr Metal Werke
Post season games to be discussed at Southern Conference meeting
Jacksonville asks whether champions may play post season games with rivals from other sections at a Southern Conference meeting December 3 and 4 in Jacksonville. Proposals already include Alabama versus Stanford in Pasadena and an Orange Blossom Festival concept at home.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Mammoth
Southern Conference
University of Alabama
University of Washington
Pasadena
Calif
Alabama
Stanford University
Pacific Coast
Geneva College
Oglethorpe University
National Rules Committee
Army and Navy Playoff Bid Draws City Support
Philadelphia activities push for a Army Navy playoff after a 21 21 tie in Chicago. Jules Mastbaum seeks War and Navy Department approval then aims to secure Annapolis and West Point backing amid Naval Academy doubt.
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Philadelphia
Jules Mastbaum
W. Freeland Kendrick
Chicago
Mastbaum
Washington
War and Navy Departments
Annapolis
Naval Academy
West Point
Feat Back in Chair Cues Welfare Worker’s Desk Fashion
Cleveland dispatch notes Miss Frances Perking a New York welfare worker endorses tilting the chair and resting a foot on the desk to improve blood flow during breaks for workers who stand long hours and in some factories this practice is used during rest periods.
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Cleveland
Frances Perking
New York
Penny Halfback Quits Pro Plans and Hints at Louisiana Coach Offer
Charley Rogers the University of Pennsylvania halfback, facing college rules and parental pressure, ends his bid for professional football. He plans to graduate in February and may coach a preparatory school team in Louisiana after graduation.
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Penny Halfback
Philadelphia
Charley Rogers
University of Pensylvania
Pennsylvania
Rogers
Louisiana
Racing and billiards schedule in three nations
Continuation of meetings in New Orleans Juarez and Tijuana covers racing. Kinney Matsuyama faces Ary Bos in Philadelphia for the national junior 18.2 balkline billiards championship.
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New Orleans
Juarez
Tijuana
Kinney Matsuyama
Ary Bos
Philadelphia
Blackwood seeks pardon from State Board of Pardons
Notice announces C. H. Blackwood applying to the Honorable State Board of Pardons for a pardon. The date line lists November 17, December 1, and December 8 as noted deadlines.
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State Board of Pardons
C. H. Blackwood
Railroads Boost Freight Volume and Efficiency in 1926 Credit Shared
In the year ended June 30 1926 railroads moved more loaded freight cars and tons per average train, covered more miles per day, and used fewer revenue ton miles. The gains aided production and distribution and came from industry cooperation including regional advisory boards of shippers and receivers foreseeing traffic and facilities use. Chicago December 1 1926.
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