Beals Becker Earns Regular Giants Outfield Role
Beals Becker, long a utility outfielder for the Giants, has held a regular outfield berth in New York. Peals is a timely batsman whose hitting earned him regular play under Manager McGraw. Becker was secured from the Boston Nationals and kept as emergency cover despite interest from other clubs.
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Beals
Becker
Giants
New York
Peals
McGraw
Boston Nation
Als
McGrew
Real Boss of Giants Robbie Named Key To Marquard And McGraw
Wilbert Robinson once Baltimore catcher now leads the Giants as trainer and frontline strategist. He oversees workouts selects pitchers and signals, earning 1509 weekly plus a share of World Series receipts. He credits team unity and McGraw’s leadership for the club’s pennant pace and strong seasons.
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Wilbert Robinson
Orioles
Robbie
Rube Marquard
Giants
John McGraw
New York
Napoleon
Robinson
McGraw
Baltimorean
Baltimore
Pirates find steady first baseman in Miller
The Pirates shift Jack Miller from short to first base where he has become a permanent fixture. Manager Free Clarke notes improved play and hopes for a top finish, blaming prior weakness at first for losses in the pennant race.
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Pirates
Jack Miller
Keystone
Pittsburg
Free Clarke
Smoky City
Star Catcher With Yankees Ed Stweeneys
Star catcher Ed Stweeneys of the Yankees is described as capable with all pitcher types, notably McConnell. He is praised for reaching wide pitches, backing up behind the bat, and saving a wild throw for Russell Ford. He is a willing worker who stays cheerful and rarely complains about close decisions.
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Ed Stweeneys
McConnell
New York
Sweeney
Russell Ford
Cobb to Return to Stage as Minstrel Interlocutor
Ty Cobb the baseball star now retired from the field may headline on stage this winter as interlocutor for George Evans' minstrels. Evans seeks a diamond celebrity and has his eye on Red Dooin Mike Donlin and Christy Mathewson who have vaudeville history. Evans also runs a baseball team hoping to enlist Cobb Matty Dooin and Donlin for backing.
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Cobb, Matty
Dooin
Donlin
Sox Sign Lange’s Former Pal Miller in White Sox Move
Miller, a young pitcher, signed for the White Sox. He is a former pal of Lange from the Des Moines team. The two winners had clinched a championship with Jows team the last time.
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Sox
Lange
Miller
White Sox
Des Moines
Pirates temperance clause to be removed in contract
Wiltse and Meyers of the Giants form the best battery in the National league. Joe Birmingham could manage the Naps for 15 hours daily to prove himself. Hixon of Indianapolis held Columbus to one hit in a Labor Day morning game. Kesbro of North Adams was knocked out at Pittsfield. A ballplayer should ignore on-field taunts says Bill Sweeney. Frank Smith of Montreal limited Rochester to three hits. The Giants rely on base stealing against the Red Sox. the White Sox may train on the coast in 1915 at Paso Robles. Joe Wood emphasizes speed and control. Esmond released to Montreal. Bancroft will barnstorm Reds in the fall. Hartsell aims to keep Toledo atop with a pennant, not Naps. Giants found eastern NL easier to beat than western squads. Bunnie Hearne hit three homers in a nine-inning game.
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Pirates
Wiltse
Meyers
Giants
Joe
Birmingham
Naps
Hixon
Indianapolis
Columbus
Jack Kesbro
North Adams
Pittsfield
Mass
Bill Sweeney
Frank Smith
Montreal
Rochester
Red Sox
Faut
Athletics
White Sox
Paso Robles
Joe Wood
James Esmond
Cincinnati
Frank Bancroft
Reds
Ohio
West Virginia
Topsy Hartsell
Toledo
Bunnie” Hearne
McGraw Praises Cubs in Gingered Tribute
John McGraw lauds the Cubs calling them stuffed with sand and ginger as a sharp compliment to their great season. The Giants manager asks if any Cub has spoken as nicely about him in return.
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McGraw
Cubs
John McGraw
Giants
Washington Climate as Handicap for Baseball Team
Clark Griffith concedes he once doubted climate effects but now sees Washington’s weather as a major handicap to the ball team. He cites persistent heat and humidity that depress players and performance, contrasting with other cities.
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Clark Griffith
Washington
Fromme Shuts Out Giants for First One-Hit Game of Season
Art Fromme pitched a complete game shutout in Cincinnati against the Giants, allowing one home run. It marked the first one-hit game of the season, the Reds’ second win over Mathewson this year, and their first victory on home soil since 190?
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Fromme
Art Fromme
Giants
Cincinnati
Nationa
Reds
Mathewson
Ios
Browns Favored In Fall Series With Cardinals
The Browns enter the fall series in St. Louis as strong favorites after their recent American League showing. The seven game series is scheduled to start in October with seven games planned.
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Browns
Cardinals
St. Louis
Star Pitcher Sold From Junction City to Traverse City
Albert Leak, star pitcher and strong hitter in Junction City, sold after the Central Kansas league season to Traverse City of the Michigan Stars league for $500. Leak also played outfield when not pitching.
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Albert Leak
Wis
Junction City
Traverse City
Leak
Mrs Britton Denies Trade Talk In Cincinnati
Mrs Britton of the Cardinals denies she sought to trade Roger Breanahan to Cincinnati, stating there is no truth to the report.
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Mrs. Britton
The
Cardinals
Roger Breanahan
Cincinnati
Barn Yard Scene Sparks Charity Talk by Rose Phelps Stokes
Rose Phelps Stokes spoke for a New York countryweek charity sharing a quaint tale of a slum girl entering a barn yard for the first time. She described ricks, cows, plows and chickens running about. the child exclaimed in wonder at the sight, noting the chickens running around raw.
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Rose
Phelps Stokes
New York Countryweek
Washington Star
Talking Shot at the Reception All Rights Reserved Sign
A writer recalls a wedding rule during the reception when no one could kiss the bride. Hewitt mentions a card reading All rights reserved being displayed by the groom. The exchange features Jewett and the writer discussing the odd gesture.
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Hewitt
Jewett
Groping for Keys Described in Miss Hammerzh Piano Scene
A reader quotes Miss Hammerzh struggling at the piano as she attempts a piece titled In the Shadow. The exchange notes she seems to have trouble hitting the correct keys and hints at a playful miscue in performance.
Odd Quotes and Ads Blur in Old-Paper Style
Fragmented snippets show cheeky asides on marriage money and thrift. Advertisements tout Winston’s Syrup teeth cures and Red Cross Pall Blue blueing, while mens’ morals and dogs are judged in pithy lines.
Quay Ridicules Politician’s Image with Whitewash Claim
Dick Quay at the Congress hotel in Chicago mocked a prominent politician describing him as self made yet marred by nine coats of white wash from various investigating committees. A correspondent echoed the assessment noting the politician is worth eleven millions.
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Dick” Quay
Congress Hotel
Chicago
Mr. Quay
Suffrage Joke Plays On Maiden Votes In New States
A quip about women voting in new suffrage states envisions matrons casting their maiden votes. The exchange playfully notes the obstacle of maiden status and gender norms in the context of expanding voting rights.
James and the tight conduct clash in dialogue
A terse exchange contrasts views on James with a quip about his behavior. The remark hints at reputational tension and social judgment in a brief overheard moment.
Fortune hunters and the trap of quick wealth
Not every fortune hunter is a good shot. It is easier to go broke in a hurry than it is to get rich quick.
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