College athletics as moral peril? Howard slams intercollegiate sports
The article cites Prof. George Elliott Howard of the University of Nebraska arguing that professional baseball is a healthy democratic force while intercollegiate athletics corrupts spectators and lowers moral tone. He urges dropping college sports and emphasizes physical as well as mental education for all students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Elliot Howard
University of Nebraska Authority
American Journal of Sociology
University of Chicago
Howard
Colege
Splitball greats and Rube Marquard’s fading pennant chase
The piece surveys early 20th century splitball pitching, naming stars like Larry Cheney Jimmy Lavender and Marty O Toole as rivals to Rube Marquard. It cites John J McGraw praising historic hurler legends and recalls Lavender defeating Marquard to end his 19 win streak as the pennant race shifts in the National League.
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Richard le Marquis
Rube Marquard
New York Giants
Larry Cheney
Jimmy Lavender
Marty O’toole
John J. McGraw
Jack Chesbro
Ed Walsh
Russell Ford
Frank Chance
Fred Clarke
McGraw
Lavender
Cheney
Walsh
Chesbro
Ford
Pittsburgh
Clarke
O'Toole
4000 Mile Amazon Voyage Adventurer Frank Farrar
St. Louis mining engineer Frank B Farrar narrates a perilous 4000 mile journey from Bolivia toward the Amazon river mouth. Stranded unpaid, he and companion Paddy O Neil trek 200 miles through forests, endure savage wildlife, famine and disease, survive on scarce native aid, and nearly die in stocks before reaching safety aided by a helpful monkey and an American contact Tolbit.
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St. Louisan
Amazon
Frank B. Farrar
St. Louis
Bolivia
la Paz
Lake Titicaca
Peru
Peruvian Railroad Corporation
Yanimina
Andes
Lima
Paris
South America
Huancayo
Aquitos
New York
Oroya
Yquitos
Paddy O’neil
Pachitea
O'Neil
Porto
Vermudis
Pate
Marecasas
O’neil
Monkey
Farrar
Thee
Cantumayo
negro_ named. ‘Tolbit
Tolbit
Baseball notes and player mentions in scattered 1920s text
The fragment mentions Devore and McGraw using Devore in the out meld, Ted Easterly for the White Sox, Williams from Notre Dame in the Cub outfield, Hendrix as a pitcher who hits, and Jeff Tesreau whose first name isn’t Jeff. It notes low Polo Grounds attendance around 10,000 and a Washington semipro pitcher Walker released.
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MccGraw
Devore
Ted Easterly
White Sox
Willams
Notre Dame
Ater
Cub
Hendrix
The
Tiratess
Jeff Tesreau
Jeff
Wlt
Charles
Polo Grounds
Walker
Washington
Itme
Harry “Smith
Lincoln
Holmes
S . Mithels
Lynch
50 000 Offer For Johnson Stuns Baseball Fans
Detroit Evening Journal reports Boston magnate James McAleer offered 50000 cash for Walter Johnson to acquire him for Washington. The bid, twice a prior high price, came during a Washington club dinner with Ban Johnson and Clark Griffith present. Griffith refused to consider the proposal.
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Detroit Evening Journal
Boston Dispatch
James McAleer
Red Sox
Walter Johnson
Washington
Marty O'Toole
McAleer
Ban Johnson
Clark Griffith
Griffith
Johnson
Johnson Picks Foster as Top Young Player
Ban Johnson selects Eddie Foster as the best young player of this era, highlighting his early promise and potential.
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Johnson
Foster
Eddie Foster
Ban Johnson
Urge Trainers For Players In Professional Baseball
An article argues for full time professional trainers in baseball to enforce strict regimens. It contrasts amateur discipline with players who overeat and over smoke after games, neglect cooling down, and lack proper clothing. Trainers should have absolute authority backed by management.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Cubs Hit Sets National League Record Long Home Run
Zim merman of the Cubs launched a drive against the Cardinals on August 28 that struck the lower edge of the left field scoreboard 425 feet from the plate. The ball traveled with great force and may have traveled farther if unobstructed.
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Zimmerman
Cubs
Cardinals
Treat pimples and blackheads with Cuticura regimen
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment for pimples and blackheads. Apply ointment gently on rising and retiring, wash off after five minutes, then use Cuticura Soap for cleansing to prevent inflammation and clogging of pores. Also offers free samples and Skin Book via post card.
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Dept. L
Boston
Cuticura
Dept. L. Boston
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Webb
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Tex
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West Wayne Street
FT. Wayne, Indiana
Not Chemical Company
Baltimore, Md
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