Praise for the Red Sox Outfielders
Jimmy Burke lauds Boston’s outfield trio as the best throwing arms and fielding force, comparing them to Detroit’s Cobb Crawford and Veach. He notes a hard fought season from April to October with Detroit’s outfield rivals, stating Boston’s defense shut down speed threats and carried the pennant bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Burke
Hughey Jennings
Speaker
Hooper
Lewis
Jimmy
Detroit
Ty Cobb
Donie Bus
Bobby Veach
McIinnis
Collins
Barry
Baker
Bill Carrigan
Boston
Red Sox
Cobb
Crawford
Veach
Hoppe Aims to Master Golf as He Dominates Billiards
Willie Hoppe plans to translate his cue artistry to golf aiming to become a top player on the links. He seeks outdoor success and insists his rivalry with the greatest on the green table can extend to the game of golf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Hoppe
Hoppe
Fielder Jones clarifies 1910 Browns deal and Hedges talks
Fielder Jones says he never planned to manage the St. Louis Browns and that Bob Hedges offered 39 percent stock to his brother Willard in 1910. Jones recalls no minority stake for himself and notes no further contact after initial discussions. The remark comes as context to earlier claims involving Ban Johnson and Charley Comiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielder Jones
Ban Johnson
Charley Comiskey
St. Louis Browns
Bob Hedges
Willard Jones
Hedges
Willard
Byron Bancroft Johnson
Johnson
Dory’ Wiedges
Portland
Invents a Bat for Bunting by Blakes on Missisippi ship
George J. Blakes, a sailor aboard the U S S Mississippi, patents a bat modification. Slots at the batting end hold nonresilient strips like cardboard and a perpendicular peg secures them. The bat deadens bunting blows while preserving normal edge strikes like a standard bat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Blakes
U.S. S
Mississippi
New York World
English fighter Ted Lewis A Relentless Slambang Boxer
English boxer Ted Lewis fights with relentless aggression and trains hard. He wears a steel padded headgear that covers the face except the chin and crown, allowing him to spar fully while avoiding facial cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Ted Lewis
Taber May Come Back Aiming At Three Quarter Mile Mark
Taber may return to racing after retirement and attempt to break the 3:24.5 three quarters of a mile record set by Tommy Connen. Coach Eddie O Connor believes Taber can beat the record and has long urged his protégé to chase the milestone following Taber’s world mile record of 4 minutes 123.5 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taber
Norman
Tommy Connen
Eddie O’connor
Syracuse Buys Ray Evans From Utica Club
Mike O'Neill manager of the Syracuse club of the New York State league purchases Ray Evans third baseman from the Utica club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Ray Evans
Mike O’neill
Utica
Mathewson Shows Golf Promise But Lags In Short Game
The article assesses Christy Mathewson as a golfer after his baseball career. It notes a long, high opening ball with the mid iron, a straight but imperfect swing, and a tendency to pull at the top. It cites strong driving yet weak finish near the green and average putting, with potential for improvement through course surveying and practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christy
Christy Mathewson
Matty
James Kelly Case Decided Against Pirates President
The national commission ruled against President Barney Dreyfuss of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the James Kelly case. Dreyfuss had declared Kelly a free agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kelly
National Commission
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburgh Pirates
Dreyfuss
Kelly
Boxers, managers, and stadium plans sweep sports pages
The article surveys ongoing and upcoming sports moves. Jack Dunn leases Baltimore park for eight years while Joe Tinker’s NL opinions spark talk. Pittsburgh U plans a 2 million dollar athletic stadium. San Francisco clubs plot boxing reopenings. Mike Donlin aims to manage a semi pro squad in Long Branch. Ed Kenetchy ride reluctance noted. Armour backs Cubs Tinkers army as nine. McGraw names Doomn and Rariden as Giants catchers. Meyers shifts to Brooklyn clinch posts.
Porto Rico described as diverse and densely populated
The article extols Porto Rico’s variety and population density, noting 1.2 million inhabitants on a 100 by 35 mile island. It describes San Juan and El Morro, climate, health improvements since 1898, agriculture including tobacco and coffee, geology, and notable caves near Corozal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
New World
Long Island
New England
Spanish Main
Department of Investigation
Henry E. Crampton
American Museum Journal
San Juan
el Morro
Eh] Morro
Tpland
Tune Deafness and Its Hidden Musical Gap
The piece explains tune deafness as a real condition comparable to color blindness. It cites historical figures like Empress Catherine and President Grant to illustrate varying musical perception and notes that nerves and mental faculties influence musical appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine of
Russia
Grant
Austria Plans Revival of Tin Mining After War
Austria aims to resume tin mining after a wartime halt due to low profits. Three Bohemian mines are expected to meet about three quarters of Austria's needs if fully developed. Historically Austrian production has been minimal, supplying roughly one percent of the country’s demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Bohemia
Justice of the Peace Records From Butler County Ohio
Records from Butler County Ohio show a justice of the peace in an era over a century ago with a magistrate fee of 12 14 cents in all cases. Civil actions often involved sums under one dollar. The owner possesses a wall clock believed to be 130 years old, still running with only new weight ropes.
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Butler County
Ohio
Chimney Periscope Idea Aimed At Smoke Control
A Power writer proposes a chimney periscope system for factories. Workers in the fireroom cannot always tell if the chimney is smoking without stepping outside. A mirror placed outside the building could reflect the stack top to the window, allowing detection from indoors. If needed two mirrors may be used for proper viewing.
Allen's Foot-Ease for the Troops Ad
War zone hospitals order Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for troops. Shake into shoes or use in foot-bath to ease discomfort and improve walking. Sold everywhere for 2 cents. Try it today.
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Allen
Natural Ability. An agita tor keeps up with pace
A patient demonstrates remarkable endurance and mental stamina. The remark that he “keeps up” frames him as an agile, tireless individual in a setting that values sustained effort and focus. The exchange emphasizes resilience and steady performance.
Backache and kidneys remedy praised by reader
Dear Mr Editor a 76 year old woman testifies that Anuric from Dr Pierce Invalids Hotel Buffalo NY has given her significant relief from backache rheumatism and kidney control issues She notes the remedy dissolves uric acid and compares its potency to lithia in hot water.
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Anuric
Dr. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo, N. Y
N. M. Flint
Pierce
Leap Year nuptials spark Texas lassie tale
Mary says Hazel used a leap year prerogative to capture a husband. Aimee counters that the event stems from manipulation learned during six weeks in Texas last summer, where Hazel supposedly mastered the lasso.
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Mary
Hazel
Aimee
Texas
Nine to Draw From Hiker-Young Pellets remark
A quirky exchange about a person named Hiker-Young Pellets claiming he doctor cats. Piker quips the cats have nine lives, implying the patients are lucky.
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Hiker
Piker
A Different Bird Goose Joke Sparks Humorous Exchange
A quip about a person “making a goose of herself” leads to a playful exchange. The reply reframes the joke by asking how she acted like a chicken. The banter showcases light social humor and quick wit.
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Ad Claims Health Benefits
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as restoring stomach health and digestion, improving appetite and liver function, purifying blood, and building tissue and nerves. It highlights alcohol free formula, warns against no harmful drugs, and notes wrapper ingredients. Neighbors reportedly endorse the remedy for stronger body and brain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Fair Sex in the Majority at Missionary Meeting
Visiting ministers share stories at the Laymen's Missionary Movement convention in San Diego. Rev. Hugh L. Burleson public wedding tale follows a benediction with eleven women and one man stepping forward. Dr Alozzo R Petty recalls a divorce case where a judge asks how long they knew each other before marriage and the woman replies she knew him eighteen months but only knew him after asking for a dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laymen’s Missionary Movement
The
San Diego Union
Hugh L. Burleson
Aloazzo R. Petty
Opinions on Rich Man Poverty and Poor Man Worth
A brief editorial contrasts rich man wealth with poverty and questions the value of social status. The piece argues that riches are not a disgrace, while poverty carries little merit.
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Duffy
Itus Meaker
Fielder Jones Nails
Comiskey
Shark
Giant
Jack Dunn
Baltimore
Joe Tinker
Cubs
Pittsburgh University
San Francisco
Jess Willard
Jimmy Dime
Bob Emslie
Mike Donlin
Long Branch
N. J
Dunn
Cleveland Indians
Ed Kenetchy
Ogden Armour
Joe ‘Tinker
Army of Cubs
John McGraw
C. S. Doomn
Rariden
Giants
Meyers
Brooklyn-clinchee
Great Central Mountains
Guanica
Corozail
Corozal
Buddha
David Brainard Spooner
Government of
India
Doctor Sponer
Peshawar
Corozal Cave
Wade
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