Great Pitchers Never In No Hit Game Showdowns
Walter Johnson and Grover Alexander, hailed as top pitchers, have never completed a nine inning game without allowing a hit. The era’s southpaw Ernie Plank, famed as a great, has also not pitched a perfect game. The piece notes Johnson and Alexander’s long careers yet lack of a nine inning no hitter, while Plank has had multiple near misses.
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Walter Johnson
Grover Alerender
Eétie Plank
Johnson
Alexander
Plank
Johnson Hat & Agentet
Grover Cleveland Tops Select Set In High Paying Baseball Salaries
Alexander new ranks among top paid players in national league history. He signed to $127,400 next year, with $2,500 fees noted, aiming to be the highest paid pitcher. Comparisons drawn to Walter Johnson and Tris Speaker, Ty Cobb, and other star earners in the sport.
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Grover Cieeeland
Alexander
Winlding
Ninowt
Walter Jobasco
Waders
Ares
Tris Speaker
Cleveland
Ty Cobb
Detroit
Chiengw
Umpire Quigley Seen As Versatile Sports Official
Ernest C. Quigley of President Taft’s staff of umpires is described as the most versatile sport official in the country. The article notes his quick shift from baseball to football after the World Series and his then refereeing major basketball games in the Midwest, building a strong reputation across sports and earning immense popularity.
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Quigley
Tener
Ernest C. Quigles
Ries
Quistey
Middle West
Gilmour Dobie Set Long Coaching Baseball Record
Gilmour Dobie of the University of Detroit holds a remarkable coaching record across 12 years. His teams played 57 games with 64 wins and three ties. His early career included Minneapolis High School and North Dakota Aggies with strong defensive performances.
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Gilmour Dobie
University of Detroit
Minneapolis
North Dakota Aggies
Doble
Washington
Diamond Notes on Baseball’s Latest Quirks and Controversies
A collage of baseball gossip and odds from early tidbits: Tris Speaker’s infield flaws stir speculation as Athletic pennant hopes rise while questions swirl about rule changes. Mention of Hall of Fame names, player salaries, and new talents, including a Toledo shortstop from Fort Recovery, Ohio.
Barry Lucky New Manager of Better Red Geox denied
Barry lucky Barry is presented as the new manager in a colorful historical note about baseball leadership. The piece lists prominent managers across leagues, including Connie Mack, Carrigan, and Mack’s Athletes, highlighting the shift in the major leagues and naming veteran figures poised to continue in coaching and leadership roles.
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Better Red Geox
Athletica
Connie Mack
Carrigan
George Stallings
Bostot Braves
Pat Moran
Phil- Yes
John McGraw
Giants
Wilbert Robinson
Dodgers
Miller Moggins
Cardinals
Jimmy Carlahan
Christy Mathewson
Mitchell
Barry
Beuch Macagers
Clareebee Royland
White Sox
Definition of an Amateur by National College Association
After years of study Dr Paul C Phillips of Amherst presented the final amateur definition. The committee spent more than three years on the subject and declared an amateur athlete participates in competitive physical sports solely for pleasure and the direct personal benefits of physical mental moral and social development.
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National College Association
Paul C. Phillips
Amherst
Five polo players carry ten goal handicap in 1919 season
Five of the leading polo players in the country now carry a ten goal handicap, raising national ranking to the English standard. Those under the limit this season include Foxhall P. Keene Devereux Milburn J E Waterbury Jr Lawrence Waterbury and Harry Payne Whitney. National senior junior and open tournaments will be held at Point Judith Polo Club from July 16 to August 28.
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Foxhell P. Keene
Devereux Millburn
J. E. Waterbury, Jr
Lawrence Waterbury
Harry Payne Whitney
Point Jurdith Polo Club
Nance and Burritt Bond Through a Narrow Escape
In a village, Nance helps inventor Burritt after meeting him at her father’s farm. When masked robbers seize her father for a safe, Nance’s quick thinking with a forked pole exposes a trap and Burritt intervenes, subduing the assailant. The incident pools their futures as Burritt proposes partnerships and romance grows.
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Haven
Merna
Nenee
Ae T
Burritt
Midvale
Mr. Burritt
Marna
Nance
Wceav
Etty
Barritt
Siler Driscoll
Brownies and Gnomes Share a Moonlit Sleighride
A Brownies and Gnomes sleigh ride unfolds with warm winter clothes, bells on horses, and stories as they travel to a planned supper. The night strengthens friendships, stars glow, moonlight guides, and the group agrees to host another similar outing soon.
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Brownies
Moon
Amooth
Mr. Moan
Mr. Moon
Why Skates Glide On Ice Explained By Melt Theory
D von Engen explains skating relies on pressure melting ice as the skater’s edge exerts high local force, causing a tiny melt film that refreezes after passage. Colder ice requires higher pressure to melt, making biting harder, while overall pressure remains small due to edge size. Harper's Magazine. Also a note on clothespins not freezing if dried after dipping in hot water.
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Fce
D. von Engen
Harper's Magazine
Getting What You Expect in the Face of Slights
A reflective note on finding grievance and expectation. It contrasts the contented, welcoming girl who assumes kindness with those who feel slighted, suggesting perceptions shape outcomes and social reception in daily life.
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