Death by Own Action Rare Among Ball Players
The piece notes Chick Stahl's probable death at West Baden Indiana and states death by own action is rare among ball players. It argues the national game sees far fewer such deaths than other strenuous callings, while actors and brokers add more to the list of self inflicted deaths under daily strain and hostile conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chick” Stahl
West Baden
Ind
Exerson
Lily
Peratars Walle
Marty Hergen
Win Mercer
Washigton
Detroit
Buel
San Kranelace
West
Ed Delehanty
Niagara River
Torrie
Ettok
Profeusion
Manhattan
Ren
Aincunatine
Harley
Ofzhili
Parton
Tim
Frank Hoppe
Willie Hoppe
Giants Lose Donlin This Season Amid Front Office Shuffle
The article notes Donlin will not play this season as managerial changes unfold. Bolin quenches rumors by taking a Chicago Whitney Opera House post, while tension lingers between Ventin and New York National League leadership. A famed center fielder remains uncertain amid the season’s reshaped lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolin
Janis
Whitney Opera House
Chicago
Thy Wewk
Mike
Ventin
McGraw
Louisville
Donlin
Whitney
Brinh
Wag
Dentin
Giants
Lennon
Wil
John
Dontin
Omer
McGrraw
Gune
Ieeming Wuenaner
Mental strain and risks in baseball careers discussed
The article notes that professional players endure intense pressure and physical toil, citing suicides and tragedies as context. It highlights the calming, healthful effects of outdoor sport and exercise, contrasting dramatic careers with the need for balance. Donlin’s contract situation and row with McGraw are explored as examples of the sport’s volatile dynamics.
Knight and Worms in a World of Love and Wit
A fragmented poem about romance and social quips interwoven with jokes on love etiquette. The narrator recalls a conversation with a woman, a playful courtship, and a knightly ideal, interspersed with aphorisms and humorous asides about marriage, gender roles, and society.
Jazz Age Pool Hall Gossip and Notable Sports Figures
The piece recounts billiards and other sports scraps including Frank Hoppe, Willie Hoppe, Major Taylor rumors of a Paris tour, and checker champion Charles F. Barker. It mentions a Washington Heights crowd, bets up to 10 000, and various players such as Hal Chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major
Taylor
Cyebrker
Paris
Worcester
Miss
Diegeles
France
Aniays
Howie
Partiaity
Feinka
Washington Heights
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Missouri River
Rata
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Walker
Gameral
Chicago & Hart Westen Ay
Salt Laks City
Uae
Prom
Kansas City
Saint Louis
Memphis
Points
Springfield
Birmingham
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Southeast
G. W. Martin
17Th ST
Denver, Colo
Cardus
South Prior Street
Thala Pskiog
Nature
Tam
Olive Joseph
DRS, Cunningson & Hocker
Evanston, Diamondville
Cumberland, Kemmerer
Dr. King
Pete’s Stock Exchange
Peter Gordon, JR
Oregon Short Line Railroad
de Burley
Granger Ar
Kemmerer
Montpellar
McGammon
Pocatello
Pocatello, Ly
Cumberland Brandil
Cumberland Ar
Konmerer
Oss Ieeseee
John Mamiliton
Aninat Kemmerer
Wyo
Salt Lake City
Utah
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Ogden
Chiowwa
Denver
Ogden Lo Chicago
Williams
Wast Secord South
Chick" Stahl
New York
Brooklyn
Lex
Vunus
Tan
Mel
Tove
Gilly
Adam
Georgia Weere
Toushache
Boston
Boralata
Bnet By
Hiton
Bayror
Michigan
Belleview
Sporting Gossih
Charles F. Barker
Moston
Hoston
Barker
Nors
Heitier
LS Lead
Mromxythe
V. Reynolda
Sycunase
Theater Four
Finkkhing
Midor
Hy Zink
Vtun
A Thi
Faeweeh
Georgy Andrews
Haxcon
Ditalia Fa Tabander
Miner
Constance
Eliaenon
Mina Feu
Mouheul
Germany
Iinet
Henley
Ceemany
Vin Perry
Ragron Yue
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