Stars From the Sticks in Blue Ridge League
Duncan recalls promising youths from the Blue Ridge League who rose to professional levels. He cites players from Gettysburg, Waynesboro, Martinsburg, and surrounding towns, noting early development in small circuits and the move toward major leagues. Local figures like Lamar, Sherdel, and Barnhart are mentioned among the steady stream of talent fueling bigger teams.
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Puncan
Gettysburg
Blue Hiidge League
Flanoyer
Stoney McLlnn
Philadelphia News
Qeiveva
Quemortes
Duncan
Bill
Blue Edge
Lofty
Graves
New South
Luitel
Villadelphia
Perquill
Urelr
Yirne
Hanover
Waynesboro
Chambersburg
Hagerstown
Prederick
Mul
Martinsburg
Henry Dyker
Athletics
Gettyeburg
Blinker
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Lamar
Mackmen
Atride
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Eddie Fuk
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Jana
Trond
Huntlngdon Fuver
Gayvy Cravath
Shar
Nynod Magee
Yorly
Kunitek
Waynaaora
Ken ‘Otter
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Wayneators
Ken
Hruuiee
Authero
Blue Rigatas
Amajara
Sherdel
Lilly Sherdel
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Aisvney
Wally Schang Bans Spitball As Pitching Struggles Grow
New York Yankees catcher Wally Schang unable to handle spitball pitchers explains Miller Huggins decision to block Steve ONeill from leaving and keeps Wim from slipping away. ONeill, with a Cleveland past catching Stan Goveleski, is praised for handling the moist delivery of Shock era pitchers.
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New York
Wally Scharg
New York Yankees
Miller Huggins
Steve O'Neill
Wim
Nora
Yankees
O'Naill
Cleveland
Stanley Goveleskie
Notable Blue Ridge Leaguers Share War Era Honors
The article lists players linked to the Blue Ridge League and larger circuits. It highlights 1016, a 360 hitter from Sacramento, Joe Haley, Rube Varrison, Walter Smallwood, Lefty York, Joe Baker, Herby Thormuhlen, Blondey Kelseth, and others like Roxgla Rawlings. It notes their past teams, positions, and career ambitions, with a nod to Bill Duncan and wartime context shaping the era.
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Sacramento
Joe Haley
Chimnhorsbuns
Suh $N
Jack Dunn
Army
Marine Corps
Rube Varrison
Athletics
Brooklyn
Portland
Walter Smallwood
Hanover
Internati
Cogley Sherman
Innovver
Americam Association
Lefty York
Gettysburg
Cubs
Joe Baker
Herby Thormuhlen
Chambersburg
Yankees
Blue Tridge
Washington
Cincinnati
Rochester
Roxgla
Rawlings
Martinsburg
Martinaburg
Blue Widge
Amateur Loop Starts Monday Amid Stiff Race
Amateur basketball opens Monday in Ifagerstows with four clubs Wyandots Y M C A Melrose and Athletics facing a round robin for amateur champion status. Games begin at 1 pm at the BM C A floor with eight players per team and all players amateur.
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Gaomaa Batween Jogit
Ifagerstows
Opana
Nod
Marcel
Wyandots
Y. M.C
Melrose
Athletics
C.A
Hachelit
Hagerstown
Buechtell
Charles Sacks
William Nigh
Richard Meir
Metz
Shrafer
Kline
Dor Hon
Washingtons pennant and world series win praised by Sisler
New York reports cite Washingtons American League pennant and unlikely world series triumph. George Sisler, Browns manager, lauds Harris for building a champion despite a weaker roster. He notes New York and Detroit had stronger clubs, yet Harris proved superior managerial skill.
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Cleveland
Sc. Louis
Ita
Ind
George Sllor
Browns
Heumianit Ly
Washington
Choacorles
Harris
Lindy
Pratsu
Washingtim
Sisler’s view of Nationals and Giants in 1910s chatter
The interview quotes Sisler praising Washington as a great chance and noting McGraw’s strength. He contends the Giants would need real repeats and substantiated form to stay in the race. He cites veterans, pitching depth, and managerial skill as keys, warns rebuilding will be hard for the Nationals as they age.
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Faink Washington
Fraita
Cleveland
Warris
Seih
Sonvad
Hartt
Bantam Champion Cannonball Martin Emerges Fast
Platte honors and Cannonball Martin rise as a bantam champ after two early losses. A two year pro, he overcomes basics, aims to defend his title, and seeks fame like Terry, Rabbit, or a future big leaguer. He remains a popular, aggressive fighter.
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Martin
Hong
Terry Me’ Govarn
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Willis Team Victorious In Close Leetown Battle
Western Enterprise Yankees edge Leetown squad 20 to 18. Ball led scoring with 12 for the Yankees, while Harbaugh added 12 for Leetown. Edwards and Kino sparked Teetown with sharp baskets as both sides fight for control in a tight afterhours contest.
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Western Enterprise Yankees
Letty Willis
Leetown
Loenis
Ball
Yankees
Noor
Ells Harbaugh
Teetown
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Whiners
Wright
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Cees
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Kino
Batt
Harebaugh
Smith
Wills
Crown
Edwarde
Nigh
Edwards
Refarep
Kuhn
Timor
McCownt
Murray
Tima
Wyandotte Winners Ignite Fast-Play Victory
Wyandotte claims a rapid win against Shepherdstown in a lively game. Key performers include Musser and Wright while defensive stops by Crank and Hy Kooy help secure the lead. Fans cheer as teams juggle pace and precision in a high-energy matchup.
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Shepherdstown
Musser
Weondota
Crank Hy Kooy
Wright
Defonda Player
Roo
Pune
Woods
Lawn
Aneup
Emery
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Pavvtomn
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Breaks World Record For Rolling Cigars
SCUESTAA North Carolina displays a world record attempt as Vas Wymersech reportedly rolls 784 cigars, surpassing the factory day production mark set at 754 by Robert Wills. The piece notes the typical rate around 2,900 cigars per day and mentions a Chicago arrest related to a door mechanism incident.
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Scuestaa
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van Wymersech
Bourg
Vas Wymersch
Robert Wills
Sfotds
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Nonoy
Danny Kramer
Storm
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Kaplut
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Sisler
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Giants
McCgraw
Stanley Harris
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Emulate
Terry McGovern
Eddie Martin
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E. C. Hook Corp
Chicago
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