Keeler Named Batting Instructor for Brooklyn Next Spring
Announcement states Willie Keeler will coach Brooklyn youngsters in batting for 1913 under Charles Ebbets. Wilbert Robinson has been hired by McGraw to mentor Giants pitchers, aiming to develop future star players and spread veteran coaching across major clubs.
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New York
Willie Keeler
Charles Ebbets
Brooklyn
Wilbert Robinson
McGraw
Robbie
Ang
Baltimore
Kid” Gleason
Jimmy Callahan
Chicago White Sox
Ebbetts
Keeler
Dodger
Robinson
Giants
Gleason
Sox
Wee Willie
Greatest Olympic team a Detroit visit and sugar note
A Detroit man recalls Mike Murphy praising the American Olympic team that dominated Stockholm, claiming no earlier period 1880 to 1908 matched the squad that raised Old Glory. The piece also notes Johnny Owen and training history, plus a separate line stating that pure saccharin is 550 times sweeter than sugar and that a sweet taste can be imparted to seventy thousand parts of water.
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Detroit
Mike Murphy
Mike
Detroit A. C
Johnny Owen
America
New York
Stockholm
Uncle Sam
Clock Shot and Mid-Iron Guidance for Beginners in Golf
The clock shot is a difficult yet beautiful technique yielding low running flights suited for long approach shots and drives on short links. The mid iron remains the beginner’s favorite for 125 to 150 yard shots, requiring a vertical backswing, tight grip, and weight on the left leg for an elevated follow through.
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Otto Hackbarth
The Earnest Golfer's Prayer
A humorous verse on golf woes. The speaker asks for divine protection from multiple bad lies on the course and a safer, steadier game than careless scoring. The light verse combines golf terms with a prayerful tone.
Chance Notified of New York Americans Coaching Bid
Frank Chance, slated to lead the New York Americans, received a telegram from President Frank J. Farrell asking him to come to New York. Chance said he would require terms and may only visit after year’s start, as he is busy with his ranch. He praised Joe Tinker on Reds leadership and noted uncertainty about returning to baseball.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Frank Chance
New York Americans
Frank J. Farrell
New York
Farrell
Joe Tinker
Cincinnati Reds
Chance
Tinker
Cme
American Tourist Car Praised for Safety and Comfort
The American Tourist model priced at 2350 dollars features a low center of gravity with the frame under the axles for stability and a straight line drive for efficiency. It promises quiet operation, smooth ride at speed, and tire economy with maximum road clearance. Demonstrations available.
Remarks and local notes on sports and a corset ad
Frank Hicks hosts a Mexican dinner for the high school football squad and Coach Pfeiffer leads celebrations. Frank Oliver reports on a trio cushion match between Beaumont youths while remarks warn of seasonal bowling chatter. A corset parlor advertises made to measure garments in the Owl building at Losoya and College.
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Frank Hicks
Pfeiffer
Frank Oliver
Rex
Gunter
Beaumont
Owl
Losoya and
College Streets
San Antonio
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Eisman
Splitdorf
Raybestos
Hudson and Chalmers
Gray & Davis
Gray & Davis Electric
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Rayfield
Warner
Moline
Iil
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Midland Automobile Co
Texas
Marquard
Tesreau
Giant
Murphy
The
Southern Welding Machine Co
College St. Revel
Waa
Will H. Symons Sr
Laurel Heights Golf Club
Cub
Highlander
Gimbel Delicatessen
Crockett Street
Grand Opera House
American Motor Sales Company
ED H. Herpel
Main Avenue
American Motors Co
Indianapolis
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Light
Frank
Gosssip
Rsomsi O
Ilsbee
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