Pitcher Shift Rules in Early Baseball History Not New
The piece recalls early MLB tactics where pitchers shifted to nonpitching roles and pinch hitters appeared for stars. Examples include Harry Dorish moving to third base, Jack Chesbro pitched after first base, and Ty Cobb pinch hit four times. Anecdotes span 1908 to 1922, highlighting strategic moves in marathon games and pursuit of pitching records.
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Joe Reichler
New York
Paul Richards
Chicago White Sox
Harry Dorish
Billy Pierce
Ted Williams
Clark Griffith
New York Yankees
Jack Chesbro
Hal Chasa
Claude Rorsman
Detroit
Rossman
Chase
Chesbron
Washington
White Sox
Wy Turkin
Ty Cobb
Fred Payne
Cobb
Sam Crawford
Seb Fothergirl
Redskins Sign Bullet Bill Dudley To Eighth Contract
The Washington Redskins announced that Bill Dudley has signed his eighth pro football contract. The former Virginia halfback will return for his second season with the team.
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Washington
Washington Redskins Today
Bill’ Dudley
Virginia
Tribe
Roller Derby Packs Big Arenas With Empathy Driven Action
New York June 1 Roller Derby draws large crowds and broad TV interest. Leo Seltzer, founder, explains the sport's appeal as empathy in the mental participation of spectators. The format uses two minute jams on a masonite track with five player teams scoring by laps and passes, aiming for a major league nationwide reach.
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Jim Hart
New York
NFAY
International Boxing Club
Madison Square Garden
Portland
Ore
Leo Seltzer
Ooen
Roader Rerby
Selver
Roller Derby Associates
Chicara Coliseum
Seltzer
New York Hippodrome
Zante
Split
Meinhers
Johnny-cone
Lea Seltzer
Local Residents Noted In Weekend Visits And Births
Sharpsburg notices include Jo seph Rohrer planning a new home in Yarrowshire. Dr Bruce McGraw of New York visits the McGraws and Miss Martha D McGraw. A series of social visits span Lutherville to Martinsburg with local families and service members noted. Dr Eavey announces birth of Karen Ann in Baltimore, and other residents are mentioned in travel and military connections. New Jersey voting trends noted in presidential history.
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Sharpsburg
Joseph Rohrer
Yarrowshire
Bruce McGraw
New York
Allen McGraw
Martha D. McGraw
Dreher Chapman
Lutherville
F. Gross
H. D. Chapman
William Thomas
Berkeley Springs Memorial Hospital
James Eavey
Baltimore
Karen Ann
Eavey
J. W. Eavey
Freddie Baker
Raymond Stillwell
Charles Fidridgee
Hagerstown
Charles. B. Long
Robert Grove
Wility
Loremer
Ridalph Kavey
Ean
John Smith
William A. Smith
Hageratown
Vis
Street Department Needs Good Speller
Manhattan Beach official laments misspelled street signs causing confusion. Councilman William Suppernrid cites Flor rin Street spelled four different ways across four blocks. Also notes Mexico PD FL remark about colonial city name origins.
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Manhattan Beach
Calif
William Suppernrid
Florrin Street
Herrin
Heron
Erin
Herring
College Cagers Banned From Play in Outside Games
The Eastern College Athletic Conference expands its ban on outside basketball for collegians. Players may not participate in informal games or pick up contests for employers or resort firms, regardless of whether the event is unpaid or informal. The rule aims to prevent law enforcement concerns tied to summer hotel and resort leagues.
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New York
Eastern College Athletic Conferenes
Theii
ECAC
Ranier
Resorta
Bona de
ECA
Agasnet
Sone
Last Wintor
Record purse split by auto race drivers at Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway paid a record purse of 207 850 for the 500 mile Memorial Day race. Winner Lee Wallard of Alta mont NoVY took 63 812 12 cash plus 4000 Chrysler pace prize and other awards. Wallard shares cash with car owner Muriel Belanger of Crown Point Ind.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Lee Wallard
Altamont
Novy
Wallard
Muriel Belanger
Crown Point
Ind
Speedway
Initia Automotive
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Billy Sullivan
Mike Welday
Jon Cantillon
Washington Pilot
Tom Hughes
BM Gray
Sullivan
Frank Owens
Owens
Hughes
Lee Tannehill
Doc White
Ed Lopat
Statintfe
Dave Ferriss
George Mullin
Tigers
Iinute
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Dudley
Maryland
Police
SERAN
Daroff
Botany
Water Mill
A of
Te 5 Mens Shop
Gerry Murray
Mary Low Palermo
New York Chiefs
Slugger Kealey
Washington Jets
Victor Smith
Louis R. Smith
Grafton Smith
Atlantic City
S. Poffenberger
Hubert P Stine
George Penn
Martinsburg
C. J. Malone Washington
Mildred Malone
James Stocckslager
Fort Campbell
Robert Stockslager
Paul Stockslager
William Fournier
Aberdeen _Preving Grounds
Freddoe Qgtta
Hancock
J. R. Otto
John Awrand
Charles F. Gross
Gettysburg
Jnovee Bowers
Slagerstown
Leister Isanozle
Albert Bowers
Vernon Baum
Sunbury
New Jersey
cLeiters
Street Department
Mexico, PD
Mexico City
New World
St. Augustine
Fla
College
Reichard
Amoco Service
Cor. Ant
Summit
Washington St
Bes
Srb
Big Ben
Lee
Adam
Hank Thompson
New York Giants
Hageman
Boston Braves
Roy Hartsfield
Ed St. Chair
Polo Grounds
Larry Goetz
Giants
Ilfoninge
Zelan
Gabardine
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Feree
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