Veterans Parade in Utah Capital Celebrates Grand Army Encampment
Forty four Grand Army of the Republic departments led by the Fifteenth Infantry and Utah National Guard parade through Salt Lake City in the encampment's culmination. Veterans receive cheers amid a large crowd, with fireworks atop Ensign Peak, a campfire in Temple grounds, and a Greetings meeting in the Tabernacle. 300 cadets assist, and officials from Utah and other states attend the review and presentations.
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Grand Army
Salt Lake City
Utah
Grand Army of the Republic
Fifteenth United States Infantry
National Guard of
Army
Sons of Veterans
Women
Eagle Gate
Main Street
Seventh South Street
Ensign Peak
Wasatch Mountains
Temple Square
Temple
Mormon Tabernacle
Frank M. Starrett
William H. King
William Spry
John 8. Bradford
L. H. Smythe
Department of Utah
Mr. King
Nevius
South Temple Street
Brigham Young Pioneer Monument
Henry M.“ Nevins
Genevieve Hagar Longfield Lane
Ladies
Mary E. Gilman
Woman's Relief Corps
Clara E. Hoover
The
Daughters of Veterans
Edgar Allen
Rebecca Smith
Charles G. Burton
Baseball records list remarkable long games and feats of 1909
The season's records include an 18 inning runless Washington versus Detroit game on July 16, an 18 inning Sacramento versus Portland clash on June 8 with the only runs in the 14th, a 24 inning SF versus Oakland marathon with the only run by SF, a 26 inning Decatur versus Bloomington thriller on May 1 with scattered tallies, plus an unassisted triple play by Cleveland shortstop Ball on July 19. disputes linger whether Paul Hines achieved a similar feat in 1878 for Providence.
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Washington
Detroit
Sacramento
Decatur
Cleveland
Paul Hines
Providence
Boston
Hines
Clarke Tells Of His Debut In Major League
Fred Clarke recalls his path to Louisville in 1894 and joining the Louisville club after being urged by Hig Mac. He recounts promises of a $100 advance, the surprise of putting on a uniform, and his four hits debut that day. He notes teammates Hans Wagner Claude Ritchey and Tommy Leach moved with him to Pittsburg.
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Fred Clarke
Pittsburg
John J. McCloskey
Louisville
Big Mac
Milwaukee
Brewers
Hig Mac
Billy Barnie
McCloskey
Barnie
Barney
Hans Wagner
Claude Ritchey
Tommy Leach
Sager Sets Long-Running Streak Record in Evansville
James Lil Sager, Evansville Central League third baseman, holds a unique record for 506 consecutive games. Debuting in South Bend before joining Evansville, he established himself as a consistently durable player with a long streak in the league.
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Sager
James
Lil” Sager
Evansville
Lager
South Bend
Arkansas League Admitted to Protection by National Association
National Secretary Farrell notified the Arkansas league that it has been admitted to protection under the class D clause. Umpires Smith of St Louis and Wayman of Chicago were appointed. The season will end September 26.
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Arkansas League
Farrell
National Association
Smith
St. Louis
Wayman
Chicago
Pulliam Sets New Ground Rules for Overthrown Balls
President Henry Pulliam of the National Baseball league issues a formal rule clarifying that umpires base calls on overthrows depend on the runners' positions at the moment of the throw. Runners may advance two bases when balls go into stands or crowds, with determinations to be made by the umpire as the sole judge.
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Henry Pulliam
National Baseball League
Pulliam
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Old Lave Cross Takes Manager Post for Charlotta Club
Old Lave Cross has become manager of the Charlotta club in the Caroline association. McCloskey, a pitcher leased to Wilkes Barre by the Orioles, was turned over from Baltimore. Libby club of Libby Montana boasts a 15 year undefeated record. Ownie Bush and Andy Coakley are noted in recent semi professional circuits. Cleveland fans fund a medal for Neal Ball after his historic unassisted triple play. Clyde Heath of North Attleboro receives Cubs offer to join their infield.
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Old Lave Cross
Charlotta
Carolina Association
McCloskey
Baltimore
Phillies
Wilkesbarre
Orioles
Libby
Mont
Ownie Bush
Tiger
Andy Coakley
New York
Toledo
Foster
Cleveland
Tom O'Rourke
Boston National
Pittsburg Pirates
Young Campbell
Aberdeen
Wash
Jake Beckley
Liely
Kansas City American Association
Neal Ball
Nap
Boston
Clyde R. Heath
North Attleboro
Massachusetts
Chicago Cubs
Eccentric giant twirler Bugs Raymond must reform
The New York team star Bugs Raymond faces a harsh rebuke from manager McGraw for bad behavior and late nights. He is warned to stop frivolous conduct or be sent to the minors, with teams said ready to waive claims if McGraw cannot control him. His best pitch remains the spitball but current temptations threaten his form.
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Bugs
Raymond
McGraw
McCraw
Jings
Bowerman Joins Hoosiers From Boston Club
Frank Bowerman, former manager of the Boston National League team, has joined the Indianapolis club of the American Association. President Watkins of the Hoosiers signed Bowerman while traveling through the east.
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Bowerman
Hoosiers
Frank Bowerman
Indianapolis
American Association
Watkins
East
Defiance Starch touted as safest for fine fabrics
In a feature on household goods, Defiance Starch is praised for its chemical free formula. It claims to stiffen fabrics with half the usual amount, delivering a finish as good as when new. The column notes its popularity this summer and includes social quips about women and bridge.
Lydia E Pinkham's Compound Promises Restored Health
Vienna West Virginia woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with reversing eleven years of illness after doctor attempts failed. The ad touts the remedy as made from native roots and berries with no narcotics and highlights widespread cures and free confidential advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Vienna
W. Va
Lydia
K. Pinkham
Espa Wheaton
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
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Henry M. Nevins
Big “Greetings” Meeting
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the Temple
Tabernacle
ST. Paul
Charley Chech
Lake
Barger
Hall
Ryan
Chech
Young
Clarke
His
Pirates
Twirler
Schaefer
Herman Schaefer
Tigers
Herman
Grand Rapids
Jennings
Navin
Guardian OF the White Sox
Young Lilly Purtell
Chicago White Sox
Tannehill
Purtell
Lucky Man
Peerless
Libby, McNeill & Libby
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