White Sox to Finish Seventh in AL A Jones Predicts
A. Jones former White Sox manager now in Portland predicts the American League race with Philadelphia repeating in a walk Detroit a possible contender for a portion of the season the Athletics strong for a repeat New York likely third Cleveland and Boston fighting for fourth and fifth Washington with Walter Johnson sixth and the White Sox seventh unless St Louis surpasses expectations He cites a pitchers battle in the AL and notes in the NL Chicago and New York will contend with Cincinnati as a possible factor if Griff’s Gad actors behave
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Fielder A. Jones
Chicago White Sox
Portland
Ore
Philadelphia
Detroit
Jones
Athletics
New York
Cleveland
Boston
Devere Guides Giants With Sharp Hitting Lead
Devere leads the Giants with the top hits as Watts and Double Sense provide strong support. The standout batter holds the team’s best offensive edge, pushing the lineup forward with consistent at bats.
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Devere
Giants
Watts & Double Sense
Tinker Outwits Pitcher In Old Chicago Duel
Christy Mathewson, writing for Peereeau’s magazine, recalls facing Joe Tinker of the Chicago club. He notes Tinker’s growth from a weak hitter to a dangerous batter after a strategic adjustment at the plate and a shift in distance, ending with Tinker proving a formidable foe.
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Christy Mathewson
Peereau's Magazine
Joe Tinker
McKelvey Sets Modern Cavs Records in Exhibition
McKelvey of Minneapolis homered four times and added two more hits in six at bats in Ivansville, a modern Cavs record. He also scored 19 bases on hits, surpassing Bottenus at 18. Historic mentions include Ginger Beaumont and Delehanty with notable six hit games in 1899 and 1896 respectively.
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McKelvey
Minneapolis
Ivansville
Cavs
Ginger Beaumont
Pirates
Delehanty
Philadelphia
Bottoms
Buffalo
Bottenus
Tigers Rally in Whirlwind Pace Keep Pressure On rivals
A fragmented recap highlights Saser improving with every game as Frank Schulte struggles to Tap ops the homers. Corban and Bodle gain fan favor while the Tigers press toward the top with strong pitching recruits Gregg Knapp and West. Pitcher Davert Jores praises Rick Padden as a top field general amid Senators bids and Meloan’s stance on the bat.
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Gregg. Knapp
West
Tigers
Davert Jores
Itick Padden
Senators
Meloan
Brodie
Ping
Early 1911 Baseball Sparks Stir High Hopes and Trades
The text notes rising batting averages with Paul Melean regaining form and the Red Sox as a season surprise. It mentions President Hedges courting Detroit players for the Browns, Phillies leading in long hits and averages, Josh Devore seeking a base stealing record, Crisp’s refusal to join Toneka, McGuire’s bleak managerial stints, and Bill Bradley excelling for Toronto with solid fielding and two hits daily.
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Paul Melean
Roston Red Sox
Cub
Hedges
Browns
Detroit
Phillies
Josh Devore
Crisp
Toneka
Jim McGuire
Boston
Cleveland
Bill Bradley
Nap
Toronto
Judge Frowns On Baseball Gambling At San Francisco Park
Judge Weller scolded four men arrested for betting on a Sunday game at Recreation Park. He dismissed Kroper Barton Peyser and Smith for lack of evidence but warned managers and bettors to avoid gambling. He pledged continued plainclothes surveillance to keep baseball clean.
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Weller
San Francisco
Recreation Park
Leland Kroper
Joe Barton
Joe Peyser
Walter
Specs
Smith
Judge Weller
Kroper
Barton
Peyser
San Francisco Baseball Management
Plank Plans Return to Farm After 1912 Baseball Year
Eddie Plank announced retirement plans for 1912 saying two more seasons and then he will quit baseball. He and Jack Coombs discussed the sport's strain and weariness noting two years per season, and he intends to return to the farm for the rest of his life after leaving the game.
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Eddie Plank
Athletics
Philadelphia
Jack Coombs
Eddie
Pitchers' Arms Go Back Says Memphis Manager
Bill Bernhard, manager of Memphis and former Cleveland pitcher, says players insist their arms are as good as ever. He notes many pitchers report no loss in strength this spring though his own arm feels not as strong as in the past. If pitchers truly had the old arms, he suggests they would not be in the Southern League.
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Thear
Bill Bernhard
Memphis
Cleveland
Coffroth Secures San Francisco Boxing Arena Lease
Jimmy Coffroth has leased Louis Blots arena at Mission and Eighth streets in San Francisco and will promote outdoor boxing contests there during the coming summer.
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Coffroth
Jimmy Coffroth
Louis Blots
Mission and
Eighth Streets
San Franscisco
Beebe, Rowan, Paskett and Seber Pay Full. Gustes Town Noted
Cincinnati has not yet realized the men in the four cornered swap with Philadelphia. Beebe, Rowan, Paskett and Seber have paid 100 percent. Gustes town is mentioned in connection with the swap.
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Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Beebe
Rowan
Paskett
Seber
Paxton Toilet Co Advertises Paxtine Antiseptic
An advertisement targets smokers claiming Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic eliminates offensive tobacco breath and dark brown taste. It promotes rinsing with a glass of water and brushing, promising deodorized mouth, sweet breath, and a clean mouth feel. Available at drug stores for 25 or 50 cents or by mail order from Boston company.
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Promised for Skin and Hair Care
This ad extols Cuticura Soap and Ointment for clear skin soft hands and healthy hair. It urges warm baths and gentle applications and offers a free Cuticura health guide by mail from Potter Drug and Chem Corp, Boston MA.
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Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Mass
Rembrandt and Michael Angelo Play Checkers in Fabled Garden
A narrative scene recalls Rembrandt and Michelangelo playing checkers beneath a sunlit tree in the Elysian Fields. The Italian artist notes a high price paid for a painting, while Rembrandt reflects on his canvas quality before making the next move.
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Rembrandt
Michael Angelo
Elysian Fields
Remmy
Mike
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Papa asks daughter which chick was in incubator
Charles T. Rose, noted in Masonic and banking circles in Cleveland, is described as a chicken fan. While walking in his incubator house, his three year old daughter Helen approached and asked, Papa, which was my incubator.
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Charles T. Rose
Cleveland
Rhode Island
Preferred Carpenters Plumber Exchange Old Water System
Comic exchange on upgrading to city water. A householder defends an old hoisting setup, while noting a carpenter can fix the apparatus when it breaks. The gag highlights domestic repair roles and cost concerns in a humorous barter.
Sympathy in marriage dooms a weary heart
A reflective musing on marriage where a woman wed from pity rather than love, questioning the wisdom and consequences of choosing sympathy over genuine affection. The piece examines how compromised motives can affect lifelong partnerships and personal happiness.
Garfield Tea Promises Liver Regulation and Relief
The ad claims Garfield Tea will regulate the liver and free readers from sick headaches and bilious attacks. It also states the product overcomes constipation and notes a social quip about dressing well with a noisy necktie.
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Garfield
Varnish Promoted as Sanitary Floor Treatment
Varnish, beyond beauty, serves as a sanitary agent by allowing easy cleaning of surfaces and removal of microbe laden dust from the air. The National Association of Varnish Manufacturers are distributing a free booklet titled Modern Floors from 636 The Bourse Philadelphia to show how floors may be kept wholesome and attractive. Varnish is cheaper than carpet and more satisfactory.
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National Association of Varnish Manufacturers
The
Bourse
Philadelphia
Penn
Wily Judge Delays Jury Duty Over Deafness
A juror claimed exemption as deaf at an assize court per the London Times. The judge whispered to the man asking if he was very deaf, receiving a candid reply and directing him to the box, noting the witness could speak softly.
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London Times
No fool like the peacemaker who interferes between husbands
A sharp proverb notes that meddling in a couple’s quarrel often backfires, warning against well meaning outsiders who take sides or try to solve domestic disputes. The saying emphasizes prudence and self restraint in tense relationships.
Mrs Winslow's Syrup Soothed Infants in 19th Century Ads
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething gums reducing inflammation easing pain and curing wind colic at 25 cents per bottle. A line reflects on the importance of the small red schoolhouse and a note that some see laws as merely to be broken.
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