Tony Lazzeri and the 1926 World Series Shortstops
Tony Lazzeri of the Yankees, a top first year asset, faced severe weight loss and mental strain during 1926. The piece compares his decline with Muddy Ruel’s 1924 season and discusses shortstop plays by Koenig Wright and Thevenow, noting Koenig’s erratic defense amid the World Series pressure and forecasting his future potential.
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Muddy Ruel
Washington
Giants
Ruel
Lazzeri
Roger Peckinpaugh
Peck
Mark Koenig
Yankees
Koenig
Glenn Wright
Pittsburh
Tommy Thevenow
Cardiml
The World Series Hero Grover Alexander Smiles Wide
The article praises Grover Cleveland Alexander, famed pitching hero of the World Series. It notes his loud smile after striking out Tony Lazzeri with bases loaded in the final game, the $6,000 winning bonus, and a celebratory welcome from hometowns from New York to Omaha. It also comments on enduring hero worship from fans and mentions Joe Sewell and Mark Koenig as contemporaries.
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Grover Cleveland
Alexander
Tony Lazzeri
Joe Sewell
Cleveland
Mark Koenig
Emmitsburg Teams Triumph in Wednesday Matches
Emmitsburg high school soccer and field ball squads defeated Adamstown teams on Wednesday after noon. The seniors and juniors faced older, more experienced North Coun teams as Dorsey Shipley refereed and Miss O'Toole timed. Final scores were 3-0 and 200 respectively, reflecting Emmitsburg's clean sweep and steady play.
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Emmitsburg
Emmitsburg High School
Adamstown
Dorsey Shipley
Miss O'Toole
Private Lake Stock Question Sparks Fishing Dispute
A landowner angrily ordered a stranger from a lake on his estate claiming private ownership and his trout stock. The fisherman calmly asked what was stocked, and the owner replied trout. The fisherman quipped that he was fishing for pike, prompting no further restraint.
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Rohobeth Sunday Herald
Hunters Low on License Sales Ahead of Small Game Season
With small game season a week away, 1724 resident licenses issued by the clerk of court, plus 200 statewide and 10 nonresident licenses. Demand not as heavy as past years. applicants urged to apply soon. Seasons span partridge to rail birds, ducks to crowhills, with bag limits per species and a note that wild turkey bag is four for the season. Raccoon or opossum may be hunted with dogs in Prec erick county at night or any time. County reports suggest overall abundance though some areas show fewer targets. Many landowners post no trespass signs to deter hunting on their property.
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Ted Gunnal
EI. Tee Ie
Engilabh
Precerick
Blue Ridge Basketball League in limbo over Waynesboro entry
Reports from Hagerstown indicate the fate of the Blue Ridge Basketball League hinges on Waynesboro decision makers. Martinsburg has pulled out. Cumberland may join if Waynesboro declines. Jack Smith plans independent play if no league action soon, with games already being scheduled pending a final call.
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Waynesboro
Hagerstown
Frederick
Martinsburg
Cumberland
Jack Smith
Gines
Multiple racing and sports meetings listed in regional circuits
Yonkers and Laurel host meetings by the Empie City Racing Assn and Maryland State Fair Assn respectively while Kentucky Jockey Club meets at Latonia. Collinsville hosts Fairmount Jockey Club cycling and a six day Chicago race opens. Daw son Springs hosts Na tional Foxhunter's Assn field trials. Ho McMillin noted as a great southern football figure now coaching Geneva College, which recently defeated Harvard.
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Empie City Racing Assn
Yonkers
Kentucky
Jockey Club
Latona
Maryland
South
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Ilto Tyus
New York Americans
Ruth
Pennock
Tony
Lazzer
Mr. Koenig
Mark Koen
Pam
Chapman
Bill Mrechnie
Pittsburgh
Aleady
Pirates
McKethnie
Wax Caren
Babe Adame
Carson Bughee
Dresvfuss
Mavares
Werapre
Alex
Grover Alexander
Dashing Dooley
Dartmouth
Dooley
Vickey
Oberlander
Ile
National Foxhunter’s Assn
Dawson Springs
East Patrick St
GLOBE
Frederick, Md
Fredericktown
Betholine
Rexone
the Haberdashery
Adler
Stetson
J. T. Miller
Scott Rey Hotel
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