What makes a great hitter and the value of personality in sport
Ty Cobb explains that a good hitter exploits the pitcher’s trouble by taking the edge when ahead in the count, while a just fair batter wastes the advantage by chasing balls. The piece then argues personality drives earnings in golf and boxing, citing Hagen, Walker, Greb, Dempsey, and Groh as examples of how charisma or its absence shapes a star’s success.
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Ty Cobb
Cobb
Walter Hagen
Cyril Walker
Walker
Mayer
Hagen
Harry Groh
Tommy Gibbons
Gibbons
Grebo
Greb
Tommy
Dempsey
Harry
Jack Kearns
Micky Walker
Gre
Welter King
Kearns
Welter
Robbery attempts foiled in three New York payroll plots
Three payroll robbery attempts occurred in separate NYC districts on Friday. Frederick Smith of Moier and Delhaf Iron Works was shot as three armed robbers tried to seize a payroll. workers rushed in and the robbers fled. Detective Stephen Devine fired on two robbers during a United Trucking Company payroll theft, but the money was not taken. A $5,000 payroll in an employee bookcase was handled and discarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frederick Smith
Moier and Delhaf Iron Works
T Hey
Stephen Devine
United Trucking Company
Bookhuejer
Baseball Results and Standings From Yesterday and Today
Yesterday’s results show Detroit 6 Washington 3 and Philadelphia 8 Chicago 1. New York 4 Cleveland 9 and St Louis 9 Boston 7 in various scores. Today’s schedule includes Philadelphia at St Louis and New York at Detroit with Boston at Chicago and Washington at Cleveland.
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Pittsburgh
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Gamen Today
Br. Louis
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Pet
Cinemoats
Lousseas
Boston Peewee Ok
Corey
Stiff Contests Highlight County League Doubleheader
Woodsboro and Middletown clash at the former site this afternoon for top status in Frederick County League. Thurmont may be surprised at Brunswick while Emmitsburg visits Yellow Springs in a packed bill. Lena Smith and Wilhide anchor the mound and rotation as umpires announce games across Brunswick and Woodsboro.
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Woodsboro
Middletown
Thurmont
Svet
Brunswick
Emmitsburg
Yellow Springs
Champs
Lena Smith
Lubler
Wilhide
Starport
Vox
Valley
Thompson
Milt Prank
Morgan
Cannon
Whoodsboro
Lew Gardner
Tew Springs
Frank
County Veague
Sampson
League Rules Reminder Sent to Frederick County Clubs
A letter from President MK J Phony to all league managers urges strict enforcement of order and conduct at games. It warns of rising crowd sizes and the risk of losing the league’s community sporting ideal, calling for fans and players to show sportsmanlike behavior and for umpires to report infringements.
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Frederick County League
MK J.phony
Fen
Clolhies
Phil
Namie
Unclear memo on league conduct and player responsibility
A fragmented letter from a president urges serious attention to conduct in games and rules, stressing the impact on the league and the need for improved behavior by players. It emphasizes safety, fair play, and responsibility, calling for action to guide teams and officials.
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Mickey
National League
International League
Baltimore
Buffalo
Jorsor City
Syracuse
Providence
Buffate
Jersey City
Rochester
Reading
Tornnto
Toronto
Providence Steeee
Symone
Alexandria
Omar
United Land and Gravel Company
Thompson Calla
Persas
St. Joseph's Church
Emr
Mitsburg
Fheemen’s Field
Tintaltsbiceg
Hulett Piper
C. Francis Rogers
Hayden
Ilelant
St. Joseph’s
Eniinitsturs
Stetig Cloreh
Willys- Knight
Willys-Knight
United States
B. Toledy
Young Motor Car CO
W. Patrick Street
Frederick, Md
Jewett Coach
Jewett
Francis Scott Key Garage
Patrick St
Rudd Gas
Rudd
the Potomac Edison CO
North Market Street
Hudson & Bell
Optometrists
Jewelera
Quaker City Cleaners and Dyers
Market St
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