College men power big leagues from small colleges
The piece argues that many major league players originate from small colleges rather than elite universities. It cites players such as Tenney from Brown and Mathewson from Bucknell, noting how college background blends into pro life and how observers often misjudge a college man’s readiness for baseball.
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Marie Biraebbere' Tate
Tare
Giants
Atho
Yale
Lrinceton
Harvard
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Results Across Leagues
The American League games at New York and Detroit saw Commonplace 3 7 scoring as Boston and Chicago posted wins while Detroit beat St Louis and Cleveland defeated Chicago. In the National League, New York beat Boston and Pittsburgh edged Philadelphia as St Louis and Cincinnati also posted wins. Tristate League action included Altoona York and Reading Harrisburg in tight contests with margins of one run. Doubs doubled its win total by sweeping a doubleheader against Washington’s athletic club with Beve Myers starring at short and Edwards shining behind the plate.
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New York
Roston
Ray
Kililfer
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Jsatteries
Martin
Steck
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W. C. Athletic Club
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Washington
Roosevelt Discusses Poindexter and Conservation
The colonel denies quotes attributing to him support for Poindexter against Ballinger wing candidates. He declines to speak on nominating contests and defers statements to his own signature. Roosevelt notes planned visits by senators and congressmen, and a Pittsburgh lecture next fall on municipal issues tied to local governance.
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Roosevelt
Ab. Dottani
Lila
Wroth
Miles Poindexter
Wathington
Mr.Roosevelt
Poindexter
Wadsworth
New York
Hamilton Fish
William Barnes
Oyster Bay
Senator Beveridge
Barnes
Saratoga
Sagamore Hill
Witt
Pittsburg
Smoky City
Senatorial Race Wilson Denies Roosevelt Dispatch Facts
Portland report notes Senator Wilson, former U S senator for Washington, in Centralia disputes an Oyster Bay dispatch on Roosevelt Poindexter. He cites errors in the statement and asserts Ballinger and Piles show no decisive alignment, listing six candidates including Burke Humphreys Ashton and Ballinger allies.
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Ballinger
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John E. Humphreys
Ashton
Corporation Tax Receipts Reach 21 Million Plus
Washington reports latest figures show total payments on corporation tax amounting to 21,714,806 dollars. The sum excludes payments to collectors not yet passed to the treasury.
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Washington
Weds Greek Envoy and Miss Cockrell in Norwich
Miss Mina Anna Ewing Cockrell daughter of Francis M Cockrell former Missouri senator and Interstate Commerce Commission member married Lambros A Coromilas Greek minister to the United States at the bride’s sister’s home in Norwich Conn. The ceremony used Greek church rites before an altar of Ilies with a Greek priest officiating. The bride was given away by her father. no attendants. Due to Coromilas’s mother's death the wedding was intimate with family and a few friends. After a short automobile trip the couple will depart for Europe on July 9, planning time in London then Athens before returning to Washington after a six month absence grant.
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Mra. Corumilas
New York
Europe
London
Athens
Monkeys Escape and Throw Man From Tree in York
In York Pennsylvania two small monkeys owned by R F Herr escaped their cage in a stable attic and climbed a tall tree. A crowd watched as Thomas Crimmins tried to capture them but one monkey leaped at him causing him to fall from the tree. He was severely injured and risks death.
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R. F. Herr
Avery Stable
Thomas Crimmins
Crimmins
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Taft to Rest Unbroken Nine Days on the Links
Beverly Massachusetts July 7 President Taft plans nine days more of golfing and yacht sport at Burgess Point Evans cottage staying away from all visitors except business matters or pre existing engagements with officials and friends. Reported fights in San Francisco claim Jeffries may lose sight but doctors expect recovery.
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San Francisco
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Pittsburg Boy Dies in Accident While Handling Blank Cartridge
A Pittsburg youth aged ten, Madison Ran, died after a blank cartridge fired by himself caused fatal injuries. The incident occurred during Pittsburg's Fourth of July celebration week. The tragedy marks the third fatality linked to the local holiday events this year.
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Atreet
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Cancer and dental care woes in England rise high
A long, unfocused passage discusses cancer mortality in England and Wales, historic views on the disease, and the modern cancer hospital. It notes the high death toll among the elderly, historic treatment limits, and the only cancer hospital in London handling tens of thousands since its founding. It also highlights a $1,000,000 anonymous gift to aid dental work for the poor, and points to nationwide dental decay as a social issue affecting enlistment and daily life.
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United States
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Rome
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London
Ita Vietims
General Hospital
Alls
Europe
Chaldean Tablets Disputed Learning From Ancient Artifacts
New York American reports on the discovery and study of Chaldean tablets, noting sizes and shapes that varied, written work produced during tabulation, and inscriptions found baked in ovens and stored in libraries. The Parrmount park commission of Philadelphia hosts the Hurd simul contest in the eat park on Oct. BS.
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Parrmount Park
Westinghouse Urges Electrification of American Railways
George Westinghouse spoke before the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the British Institution of Mechanical Engineers in London. He argued full railroad electrification is inevitable and urged uniform systems to allow track and equipment sharing, noting military needs and efficiency gains. He cited New York Grand Trunk lines as superior in motive power and service, predicting rapid transition from steam to electric locomotives.
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