Big Jim McCormack Early Record Breaker In Baseball History
Early record maker Big Jim McCormack pitched for Chicago in 1885 1886 with a submarine underhand delivery. He had 14 straight wins in 1895 and 16 straight openers in 1886 capped by a July win streak. He also won 14 in a row for Cincinnati Unions in 1884.
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Big Jim’ McCormack
Carl Mays
Chicago
Cincinnati Unions
Amos Rusie
Russe
Ed Reulbach
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Cubs
Tigers
Several Homers Set Big League Records
Several instances show teams hitting two grand slams in one game but never in one inning. Notable games include the 1902 Athletics vs. Boston with Murphy and Davis, the 1921 Nationals vs. Boston with Miller and Meadows, the 1924 Giants vs. Philadelphia with Kelly and Jackson, and the 1925 Pirates vs. St. Louis with Cuyler and Traynor.
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Philadelphia Athletics
Boston
Daniel J. Murphy
Harry D. Davis
Philadelphia Nationals
R. Miller
Lee Meadows
New York Giants
Philadelphia
George Kelly
Travis Jackson
Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis
Hazen S. Cuyler
Harold F. Traynor
Pop Kelchner backs Lebanon Valley star to Cardinals
Pop Kelchner who has spent 80 years in baseball as player owner manager and scout will watch Charley Gelbert with special interest this season Gelbert a young shortstop with the St Louis Cardinals is expected to rise to major stardom Kelchner discovered him at Lebanon Valley College and turned him over to the Cardinal organization
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Charley
Pop) Kelchner
St. Louis Cardinals
Charley Gelbert
Pop Kelchner
Lebanon Valley College
Cardinal
Giants and Yanks poised for rare fourth World Series bid
A scattered baseball digest notes if the Giants and Yankees win this season it would yield a fourth New York world series. It mentions Sam Crawford still hitting on the Pacific coast, Ohio State and West Virginia as baseball rivals, and numerous signings and trivia from the sport.
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Giants
Yanks
Sam Crawford
Tiger
Pacific Coast
Ohio State
West Virginia
Ohio
Morgantown
Reynolds Fastest Runner From Rattlesnake Ranch
Carl N. Reynolds White Sox outfielder hailed as the fastest in the American League by Chicago fans and praised for speed on the basepaths. He grew up at Rattlesnake ranch near Del Rio Texas after a standout multi sport career at Southwestern University and a 1927 Big League stint with the Sox.
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Rattlesnake Ranch
Carl N. Reynolds
White Sox
Chicago
Boston Rooters
Jack Rothrock
Red Sox
Reynolds
Carl
Jack Bolton
Louisville Courier-Journal
del Rio
San Antonio
Old Mexico
Rio Grande
Southwestern University
Palestine Club
Sox
Charles Comiskey
Harry Heilmann
Bing Miller
Sam Rice
Joe Sewell
Babe Ruth
Ty Cobb
Earle Combe
New Method Preserves Eggs With Carbon Dioxide
Paul I. Sharp of the New York State College of Agriculture reports experiments showing eggs stored in air with small amounts of carbon dioxide resist spoilage. The gas slows alkalinization, can be used in cold storage and shipping, and outperforms the oil-dipping method which clouds egg whites.
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Paul I. Sharp
New York State College of Agriculture
Sharp
War ner system in Colgate football faced by Kerr staff
Andy Kerr has introduced the Warner system in Colgate football and is selecting his own assistants. Indiana expresses complete satisfaction with Pat Page’s work as coach after signing a three year contract.
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Andy Kerr
Warner
Colgate
Pat Page
Indiana
Concrete runs outside brood er house improve poultry care
Concrete runs outside the brooder house are a new poultry farm feature praised for safety from contaminated soil and easier cleaning. They require smooth drainage sloped concrete two inches thick, double at edges, with options for permanent fences or movable frames and a clean litter cover to prevent infection.
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New Yorker
Poultry Profit Tips From Early Hatch to Egg Laying
Advice on poultry management outlines benefits of early hatch and early laying, feed and care quality, crowding avoidance, dusting hens with sodium fluoride, frequent egg gathering, and selecting cockerels by feathering and early crowing to boost profits. It also notes milk feeding, zinc sulphate use, cod liver oil benefits, and strategies for pig and hen housing considerations.
Name the clothing items from the list provided
The list includes coat hat shoes blouse for children and trousers pockets as a clothing element for Fritz.
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Fritz
Popularity Blinks in Curious Exchange
A lively, cheeky back and forth unfolds as one speaker mocks another's unpopularity with a jab about a costly sting from a purchase. The dialogue hints at public opinion turning and a lingering resentment toward a noted figure.
Lily's Marriage Rumor Sparks Stray Stories
In Stray Stories, Lily is the subject of chatter about an upcoming marriage, with neighbors debating timing and plans as rumors swirl around her social circle. The item captures local curiosity without naming specifics.
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Lily
Handicapped quote questions peacemaker outcome
Report notes a provocative exchange on a peace role. The line questions effectiveness and fairness, suggesting the subject lacked a fighting chance in a dispute.
What Do They Mean by Human Interest Girls
A brief fragment notes questions about the phrase human interest and references girls. The context is unclear and no further details are provided.
Census Count Sees Navajo Nation About 38000
A careful census of the Navajo tribe now under way shows about 38 000 individuals identified as Navajos. The count reflects ongoing efforts to document tribal membership and population size.
Man Demands Payment to Enjoy Crowd Laughs
A man says he only laughs at a crowd when he is paid. He explains he dislikes being laughed at without compensation and treats humor as work.
Education Did Not Exist In Ancient Civilizations Says Theory
A sweeping claim attributes the disappearance of all ancient civilizations to the absence of any education among their populations. The statement links learning norms to societal decline, contrasting modern schooling with historic gaps in literacy and formal instruction.
Don't Hold Your Head Too High to See Your Feet
A compact proverb advising humility and awareness of one’s path. It warns against arrogance that blinds practical steps and steady progress. The line urges balancing ambition with careful attention to basic movements and surroundings.
Poem in the Mind Keeps Stamps Safe
A compact reflection notes that a poem stored in the mind can preserve stamps. The piece treats memory as a secure archive for small keepsakes and personal artifacts.
Cigar Store Owner Refuses Wet Paint Signs
A suburban resident visits his friend Joe who owns a cigar store and asks why the shop is being repainted after a recent job. The owner explains that people ignore signs and fingerprint marks ruined the look, and vows no signs will be used this time.
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Tarnation
New York Sun
Red Cross Ball Blue Brightens Laundress Day
A laundress sings O Happy Day while hanging laundry on a snowy line praising Red Cross Ball Blue for brightening her day. The brief ad-like line notes the product as the cause of happiness.
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Little Betty and the Magical Musical Ring
A child loves rings and asks for one like her aunt. She mishears auntie’s “band” ring as a “magical musical ring,” prompting laughter when the mother clarifies the aunt wears a simple band.
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Betty
Auntie
Singer's Voice Fills Great Hall Amid Kind Reception
The scene captures a singer performing in the great hall, with generous audience spacing afterward. A friend notes the crowd's kindness as people left to create space for the performance.
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Singer
Even People Who Borrow Trouble Have It to Lend
A compact aphorism notes that those who anticipate problems often become sources of stress for others. It frames worry as a social currency among anxious individuals.
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised by Reader
Pratt West Virginia resident E Sreeze writes she was weak and bedridden before using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. After three doses she felt better, after two bottles she could work again, and she recommends the product to friends.
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W. Va
Coudn
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. Sreeze
Pratt
Rainbow Shoulder Phrase Sparks Market Chatter
An enigmatic quote about a rainbow motif appears in public chatter as a street seller seeks interest. The phrase hints at a branding or costume idea rather than a concrete product, with bystanders debating its meaning and value.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Anti Acid Remedy
The article promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a simple solution to excess stomach acid. It claims one spoonful neutralizes much acid, relieves gas and sourness, and leaves the system sweet. The remedy is marketed as safe for children and available at drug stores.
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Gordon
First National Medicine Co
E. 6Th Ave
Denver
Colo
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