Miller Wins Third Base Job for Phils
R Miller, a rare rara ayis specie, entered the Phillies camp last spring seeking work and secured the third base position, surpassing all contenders.
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R. Miller
Phils
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1920
Page
7
Baseball Notes Reflect Wide Player Moves Across Leagues
The piece catalogs numerous 1920 season player trades and signings including John Peters to the Philadelphia Nationals from Birmingham, Hodge and Jonnard to the White Sox from Nashville, Workman and others for Tampa, and Babe Ruth’s continued homers boosting gate receipts. It notes retirements, bench roles for Vernon Spencer, and various pitchers and batters changing teams across the major and minor leagues.
Bush League Stars Scarce Among Minor Leaguers
Tigers scout Hugh Jennings laments a dearth of major league material in the minors. Jack Coombs is sent to hunt prospects but finds the pool thin and notes the risk of rushing players back to the majors as soon as a hint of talent appears.
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Hugh Jennings
Tigers
Jack Coombs
Mack
Compare Cobb and Ruth as batters in field lead debate
The text argues Cobb may be more valuable as a batter due to scientific approaches, but Babe Ruth's lead in runs batted in keeps the debate open, suggesting Ruth could still be the top overall hitter while Cobb gains value from technical analysis.
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Cobb
Ruth
Babe
Dolans Stir Cubs with Comic Coaching Cameos
Cozy Dolans deliver lighthearted coaching quips on the third base line for the Cubs, drawing parallels to Nick Altrock’s humor with the Nationals as he injects comedy into the game.
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Nick
Cozy Dolans
Cubs
Nick Altrock
Nats
Longboat Trains Tiom Finds New Training Path
Longboat, a noted Indian mara thoner, continues training and remains open to meeting with professionals. He has not dropped his running career and seeks opportunities to advance.
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Tiom
Dubuc Named Manager for Toledo Team
Jean Dubuc a former major league pitcher is appointed manager of the Toledo American Association club replacing previous leadership. His background as a major leaguer is highlighted as he takes over the Toledo squad with expectations for improved performance this season.
Mystery R Miller rises with Phillies in 1920
R Miller, a mystery man for the Phillies, played 80 games at third in 1920. Cravath admits he does not know Miller’s background or origin, saying the infielder simply walked into camp and proved himself, earning the third-base job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Miller
Phillies
Cravath
Tris Speaker Expects Indians Pennant Bid in 1920 Race
Tris Speaker says the Cleveland Indians can win the pennant this season and believes the Yankees are the team to beat. He notes the White Sox improved pitching with Faber's comeback and cites Babe Ruth's slugging as a decisive factor in tight races. Pitching depth and balanced league competition are key to Cleveland's hopes.
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Tris Speaker
Cleveland
Indians
Yankees
White Sox
Faber
Windy City
New York
Babe Ruth
Huggins
Association President Proposes Postseason for Class AA Title
President Rickey has sounded out the International League about a fall post season for the Class AA championship. The International League is likely to decline, still resentful that the American Association canceled the proposed series in 1920.
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Rickey
Association
International League
Ints
American Association
International
New Catcher Heving Promises for Cardinals from Battle Creek
The St. Louis Cardinals introduce a promising new catcher Heving from Battle Creek in the Michigan Ontario league. Scout Fred Hunter says he will be a reliable league player once he masters the basics, noting this is Heving’s second year in professional baseball.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Heving
Battle Creek
Fred Hunter
Hleving
Long Games for Robins Stretch Baseball Limits
The Brooklyn Robins have played multiple marathon games including 26 innings and 22 innings. They also logged 20, 18, and 17 inning games with ties and late losses to the Phillies and Pirates, setting a National League record in 1917 for a 22 inning affair.
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Robins
Brooklyn
Phillies
Pirates
Red Sox Keep Star Harry Hooper Amid Transfers
The Red Sox resisted selling star outfielder Harry Hooper despite trading several former stars this season. His brilliant play helps offset the loss of aging veterans and preserves core strength for the team.
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Hooper
Red Sox
Harry Hooper
Serson
Ruth Signs Deal to Face Winter Finances
Babe Ruth signs a lecture contract for 100000 dollars to prevent hardship through the upcoming winter. The move aims to keep the wolf from the door as he heads into a busy season.
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Ruth
Babe Ruth
New Swim Club Formed in Detroit
The Detroit Aquatic Club has been organized to promote swimming sports and is recognized by the A A U. The club aims to encourage participation and development in aquatic athletics within the city and region.
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Detroit Aquatic Club
Louisville Acquires Outfielder Al Ellis from Birmingham
Louisville clubs purchase left fielder Al Ellis from Birmingham. Ellis, long time Birmingham outfielder, joins Louisville to boost its batting lineup and fielding depth this season.
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Louisville
al Ellis
Birmingham
To Be Seen at Fashion Shows
New York fashion correspondent notes buyers guide fall gowns with long straight lines and short skirts. Sleeves trend toward elbow length. fur trims thin. duvetyn and serge fabrics dominate. back interest and intricate paneling appear. evening gowns favor draping and lace accents.
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Paris
Ateri¢hin
Duvelyn
Handbags in Demand Across Daily Life and Special Occasions
The article highlights how Milady uses a bag in almost every setting from shopping to work and church, including nightstands and bed time needs. It describes various bag types for bathing, beach, bench, and even bridal carryings with ornate designs.
Flying dress described as back cape and winged overskirt
A short back shoulder cape and shaping akin to an overskirt tunie create winglike form in a crepe and Latin gown, fittingly called the flying dress.
Satin and Velvet Fabrics Featured in Textured Weave
Satin wrought mette is advanced was a fall fabric along with velvet satin and metal brocades. Patterns in fig ured materials are large rather than small.
The Financial Cootie and Foreign Exchange Antics
A quip filled note from American readers on unsettled foreign exchange and casual credit misuse. A Yank in France overdraws funds. a father’s cable responses reveal humorous cultural stakes. Interspersed are jokes about style, sermons, and lines from Howells and Carlyle.
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France
American Legion Weekly
Mixed Up Routes In War Tale From France
An American Legion vignette recounts a World War II exchange in France where a Black soldier fears German fire and a fellow officer offers reassurance. The dialogue captures tensions of racial prejudice and resolve amid combat.
Merely Making It Worse in a Camp Court Martial
A junior officer bungles first case as confinement scraps escalate. The sergeant-major and sergeant struggle to correct the harsh phrasing while a tormented captain offers brief protest. The exchange reveals tensions in a mock military judgment scene.
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London
Getting His Bearings on a Rural Roadside Call
A traveler finds his rear bearings gone and, stranded, sits by the road. A suspicious-looking man in a rich car offers help with a sly wink and asks to be kept quiet about his intent before guiding to a place for bearings.
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Hxehunge
Gloomy Prospect for Widow and Neighbors
A newly widowed woman laments her husband Thomas's fate hoping he will rest among the sheep not the goats. A consolatory figure reassures that Thomas was a good man and would do right, though the widow notes he kept nothing, leaving the sense of loss and social judgment unresolved.
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Thomas
Jud Tunkin gs on time and the family ouija board
Jud Tunking explains he did not waste time while sitting on the fence whittling. He reveals the object he was cutting up was the family ouija board. A quip about a woman writing the postscript first suggests saving her trouble on writing the letter.
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Jud Tunking
Washington Star
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