Mitchell Is Making Good With Cubs
New York June 20 Foxy Fred Mitchell proves adept as Cubs manager guiding a National League club with a punch. His handling of pitchers Vaughn and Tyler anchors the staff as Chicago builds toward a strong season after Alex goes to the draft.
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Tesreau Quits New York Team
The Giants received a stunning blow as Jeff Tesreau left the New York club during his seventh season to join the Bethlehem Steel team in the Steel league. The veteran pitcher, once a reliable winner for the Giants this season, becomes an employee of the steel company.
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Pirates trade Elmer Jacobs for Erskin Mayer
Pittsburg officials announce Elmer Jacobs is traded to the Philadelphia Nationals for pitcher Erskin Mayer. The deal was disclosed last night by the Pirates after multiple telephone service inquiries.
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Major Leagues Face Possible One Circuit If Draft Order Enforced
The fight or work order could collapse the National and American leagues into a single eight club circuit by July 1 if no exemption for professional sports is granted. Major and minor league players, plus veterans, would be used to fill rosters as clubs plan for potential disorganization and season disruption.
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New York
Drew's Comeback Big Sensation Of Year In Athletics
Howard Drew, the Drake sprinter, headlines intercollegiate track with wins in both 100 and 220 yards at the conference meet. He clocks 10 seconds flat in the 100 and 22 25 in the 220, ages 28, marking a storied return after prior setbacks and multiple national levels.
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Clean-Up. Why oppose wife's voting sweeping reforms
A San Francisco Chronicle item mocks a wife as overly reform minded, asking why her husband would oppose her voting given her extreme house cleaning habits. The blurb uses satire to imply she would push sweeping reforms.
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San Francisco. Chronicle
Pennant Race In The Majors
Baseball standings from yesterday include Chicago 1 Pittsburgh 0 and Brooklyn 2 New York 1 with Boston 3 Philadelphia 2. Cincinnati and St Louis had a long thirteen inning game not scheduled for completion.
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Chicago at Pittsburg Cincinnati at St Louis
Local baseball card lists matchups with Chicago facing Pittsburg Cincinnati playing St Louis and Boston meeting Philadelphia while New York plays Brooklyn in a multi city slate.
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St. Louis
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Brooklyn
Baseball scores from today in the American League
New York defeated Washington by nine to five while Philadelphia topped Boston nine to zero. Cleveland edged Chicago six to five as Detroit beat St. Louis seven to five.
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Washington at New York Philadelphia at Boston Cleveland at Chicago
A concise listing shows matchups: Washington versus New York, Philadelphia facing Boston, and Cleveland competing with Chicago. No results provided.
Parents Lose Eight Children In 21 Days
Tecumseh Nebraska report from Mr and Mrs E H Mitchell now of Laclede Missouri states eight children died this spring within 21 days due to pneumonia after measles. The ages ranged from 2 to 17, and despite care from five physicians and many nurses, all losses occurred in a short span.
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E. H. Mitchell
Tecumseh
Laclede
Limited Opportunities In Gas Alarm Training
An officer lectures new recruits on gas attack prevention and adjusting gas helmets. He warns there are only two classes when the alarm sounds the quick and the dead. Tit-Bits.
Hans Wagener Hints Return to National League Play
New York story reports Hans Wagener curiously weighing a comeback to the National League after weeks with soldier teams around Pittsburgh. The veteran, nicknamed the Flying Dutchman, praised hitting as he blasted a ball for a clean homer in service game by the Schenley lot near Forbes Field while noting Pirates difficulties in the East season.
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Yankees Bid for First Place After Quiet Return
Allan Russell pitched a shutout in a win over Washington to celebrate the team’s return home. Robbie Veach hit a homer with Owen Bush scoring ahead as Detroit beat the Browns. Oeschger walked Wickland with the bases loaded in a Braves-Phillies game. Young and Zimmerman misplayed in key moments as the Dodgers defeated the Giants in a 13 inning marathon. Flack Hollacher and Merkle’s fielders choice produced the Cubs’ lone run at Pittsburgh. Douglas allowed three hits. Indians rallied in the ninth to sink the White Sox. Red Sox were blanked by the Macks. Boston sold Wyckoff to Jersey City. Tesreau left the Giants for the Steel League.
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Postponed Y M C A Industrial League Baseball Doubleheaders
Y M C A and American Can clash while Johnson Bronze faces Shenango Pottery and Tin, New Castle Tin meets B and O, Grasselli Chemical, National Radiator plays American Can, and National Radiator to face Carnegie Steel. All managers must submit complete player lists and contracts by the deadline.
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Shenango Pottery
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New Castle Tin
Grasselli Chemical
Carnegie Steel
L. Pet
Penna. Engineering
Young Corbett Breaks Through as $15-a-Week Knockout
The article chronicles William H. Rothwell known as Young Corbett of Denver rising from a $15 weekly knocker-out in Omaha to a major boxing figure. It recounts his early fights with Fred O Neill the Nebraska featherweight champion and his 1904 San Francisco battle against Britt that ended controversially. Corbett later defeats Terry McGovern to claim a championship amidst a dramatic career of rapid ascent.
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San Francisco
James Edward Britt
William H. Rothwell
Denver
Eddie Graney
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Graney
James Edward
Earl Gilham
Omaha
Rothwell
John L. Sullivan
Mr. Gilham
South Omaha
Fred O'Neill
Nebraska
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Naps A. C. to Play Johnson Bronze Team
The Naps A. C. face Johnson Bronze at Cascade Park next Saturday at three. The Naps boast a perfect record this year and seek county supremacy, with Bill Panell and Mike Ross set to pitch. Communications for the team go to Tony Fair, 1009 Pollock Avenue.
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Pittsburg Navy Boxer Johnny Ray Beats Chaney in Ten Round Bout
Johnny Ray of Pittsburg now in the navy out-boxed and outfought George Chaney of Baltimore in a ten round match last night. Ray had the better of every round.
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Herman Says Sherman Had Right Dope
International News Sports Editor Jack Veloce notes Herman Schaefer known as Germany agrees with General Sherman that war is hell. Schaefer, released after 18 major league seasons, laughs and says Sherman was right while reflecting on his career with Cleveland Detroit Washington and the Yankees as a coach and player.
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Firemen's Light Anew Aid For Rescue Work
A new back strapped light helps firemen see through thick smoke. Raised slightly above the head, the calcium carbide powered lamp outputs 3 000 candlepower and lasts over four hours on one charge.
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