Arm Rebuilds Shore to Seek Return to Big Leagues
Ernie Shore, once a top pitcher for the Red Sox and a regular on world series rosters, rebuilt his arm under Charles Graham with the San Francisco Seals. After years of continues setbacks in the Pacific Coast league, he pitched shutout games and gained praise from former American league teammates. He aims to return next year to regain big money.
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Graham
San Francisco Seals
Fast Company
William Hohengollern
Ernie Shore
Boston Red Sox
Navy
Hunie
New York Yankees
Ernie
Shore
Vernon
Sam Agnew
Jim Scott
Guisto Seeks Return With Cleveland After War Service
Louis Guisto, from Cleveland, seeks another chance in the major leagues after health improved post France gas attack. He plans training camp to win a first job, noted as a fine fielder and dangerous hitter who boosted the Oakland Coast club.
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Louis Guisto
Cleveland
France
Guisto
Oakland Coast
Watsons Mean Twirler Strikes as Braves Ace
Jack Watson, pitcher for the Boston Braves, earns a reputation as a dominating and controlled hurler. He fights the batter with precise pitches and a steady temperament, rarely rattled and consistently effective on the mound.
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Jack Watson
Boston Braves
Ambitious Herman Tops Champions in Quick Boxing Run
New Orleans Italian boxer Herman has built a six to seven month run by defeating three champions. He stopped Jimmy Wilde for a first knockout on January 13 and defeated Jim Higgins for the English bantam title two weeks earlier. July 18 he beat Joe Lynch to regain his derby, and he now seeks a two bout match with John Roe.
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Pete Herman
New Orleans
Jimmy Wilde
Jim Higgins
Joe Lynch
Peterkin
John Oe Rae
Catcher in World Series Earns Credit Not Always Given
Hank Gowdy, catcher for the Braves, argues catchers on winning teams get more credit. He notes pitchers control the game, the crowd notices hitting, and his .545 in a single series was as much luck as skill. He warns a .645 series mark is extraordinarily lucky.
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Hank Gowdy
Braves
Connie Mack
Ty Cobb
Babe Ruth
Dairy Hints on U S milk use and Europe contrast
The United States dairy division notes per person milk use around 44 gallons annually, about double 1890, excluding ice cream cheese and butter. Europe averages higher, with Sweden and Switzerland near 70 gallons, while U S distribution relies on long shipments and refrigerated cars to cities.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Dairy Division
Sweden
Switzerland
Julius Caesar
Europe
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh Pirates Jinx Tale Amid Streak Against Giants
A team photo sparked a superstition that watching the tiny birdie would doom the Pirates as they then dropped five straight to the Giants in a crucial pennant race. The writer argues the jinx isn’t proven but the belief drains pep and effort.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Birdie
Pittsburghers
Giants
Interesting sport notes from varied leagues and figures
A montage of sports notes: Chicago league eight teams with enclosed grounds. Larry McDonald traded to St Louis Browns. Germany and Sweden may send bowling teams to a future tourney. Nick Nack wins ten mile motor boat race in Toronto. Woodward wins Canadian trap doubles in Toronto. Lefty Soria praised as a rising pitcher for LA. Flint sells pitcher Sam Dodge to Boston Americans. Eddie Manning recalled by Atlanta from Mississippi State league. Stanislaus Zbyszko sails to Spain for matches. A Diemer Kool eyed for boxing and tennis. Charles E B Brickley named Fordham advisory coach. Charles Bateman engaged as Wesleyan baseball coach. Duke Reilley released by St Joseph. Cincinnati buys Walter Kimmick and Allen Clarke. Denver Grigsby reportedly sold to New York Americans. Canadian trapshooting team defeats Americans at Toronto. Chicago Americans inform Nashville catcher Jonnard not to be recalled. Eddie Hart seeks umpiring in minors. Jimmy Bronson offered 20000 to fight in London. Dykes sets American league fielding record at 17 chances.
Ten Coaches at Princeton Football Program
Ten coaches are assigned to develop the Princeton football program this fall. Six will serve the varsity, three for the freshmen, and one for the scrubs. Practice started September 14 under head coach W. W. Roper with Keane Fitzpatrick as first assistant and trainer.
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Princeton
Scrubs
Bill
Roper
Keane Fitzpatrick
Leech Cup Trophy Missing Since 1918
The National Rifle Association appeals for public help to locate the Leech Cup, the association's oldest trophy, last seen in 1918. Despite persistent efforts by the NRA, the historic prize remains unaccounted for and its whereabouts unknown.
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Yne
National’ Rifle Association
Natonal Rifle Association
Water in Desert Wisdom of Australian bushcraft for finding scarce water
A bushman explains desert craft to find water in Australia where water is scarce. Aboriginal methods include extracting dew from leaves and grass and even finding a water holding frog in dry clay pans through patient digging and tracking. A harsh method is described for forcing information from a reluctant guide.
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Australia
Baldwin Spencer
Powder Puff Fiasco in Class Tale Revealed
A former Chicago Tribune reader recounts an embarrassing school moment. The student describes a professor embarrassing them by turning notebook pages in front of the class, exposing a hidden powder puff secured by a rubber band, while students laughed and the narrator endured the moment.
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Che
Chicago Tribune
He Couldn't Wait Forever The South Town Runner and a Delinquent Laundress
A famed local sprinter is teased by a late bill collector when a laundress delayed with his washing shouts for Marie Bob to halt deliveries until she can reach him. The scene unfolds after a practice run in a light costume.
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Marie Bob
Aiming for Purebred Sires in Western Cooperatives
Cooperative cow testing leaders in western states push for 100 percent purebred bulls. A recent USDA Western Office report shows two new additions to the 100 Percent list, Sacrament o-Yolo and San Diego in California. Eight associations now contest the standard, with three in Oregon and Idaho, two in Colorado, two in California, and one in Washington.
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Yiston
United States Department of Agriculture
San Diego
California
Western Office
Dairy ‘Division
Ore
Idaho
Colorado
Infornia
Washington
Hard Names, All Right. A Toy Discord Between Cousins
Two toddler cousins living nearby argued during play. John burst in crying and confessed he slapped and cursed at Jack, calling him a stick a stone a rock a devil and vowed not to play with him again.
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John
Jack
Money Promise Dispute Over Advertisements
An exchange shows Mrs. Moses insisting money be returned for ads claiming refunds if not approved. The irritated lady challenges the policy while Mr. Moses defends that money was paid and should be honored as advertised.
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Mr. Moses
Expensive Luxury Dialogue Sparks Car Wish
A humorous exchange centers on affording a chauffeur and a car. Mr. Chugging jokes about not being able to pay for the car he wants as they discuss rides and expenses in a quaint, chatty style.
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Chugging
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