Gilks Advocates Grounded Path to Two Major Leaguers
Nap scout Bobby Gilks urges major league owners to build a baseball college in Southwest Texas to train raw country youths into stars. He predicts two major leaguers annually at half current costs, financed by C. W. Somers of Cleveland, with expe rience guiding the development of the players.
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Bobby Gilks
Gilks
C. W. Somers
Cleveland
Texas
Georgia
Labama
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Cobb
Jackson
Baker
Collins
Lajoie
Plank
Bender
Coombs
Speaker
Nap
Mers
Dc. W. Somers
Universal Polo at San Francisco Panama-Pacific Exposition
Universal polo will open the livestock section at the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco on opening day 1915. The polo grounds will be near the race track infield with elimination matches planned and teams wintering ponies in California. A grandstand for 18 000 will be used during the tournament and cups and prizes are under consideration.
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California
Exposition Grounds
San Francisco
Hughes Reveals Johnsons Speed and Power on Mound
Tom Hughes, veteran Washington Senators pitcher, discusses Walter Johnsons rapid fastball and its impact. He recalls fans presenting Johnson with new tens and notes the strain on catchers mitts and Catcher Ainsmiths hands as Johnsons speed draws attention. An Hartford expert estimates the pitch travels 126 feet per second.
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Tom Hughes
Washington Senators
Walter Johnson
Tom
Washington
Johnson
Hughes
Catcher Ainsmith
Hartford
Barrow Proposes Player Pooling Across Eight Clubs
Ed Barrow president of the American League outlines a plan to pool players among eight clubs to equalize strength and tighten pennant races. He would have clubs draw players by position, starting next fall, hoping minor league success prompts big leagues to follow. He notes money issues in several cities and cites Brooklyn as a weak but distinctive example.
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Ed Barrow
International League
Barrow
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Boston
Washington Club
al Sr
Duffey Calls for Education Before Pro Baseball
Arthur F. Duffey warns young bat players to finish schooling before signing contracts. He argues early pro entry blinds youths to education and future options, noting some stars succeed but many need a fallback profession. Duffey says scouts do not target reckless youths and urges lasting preparation.
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Arthur F. Duffey
Duffey
Ex Cub Artie Hofman May Join Yankees Next Season
Rumor says Frank Chance may keep Artie Hofman with Nashville for the current season and sign him to the Yankees for 1914 if he regains his old form. Hofman, released by the Cubs for weak legs, has played solidly with Nashville this year and insists he remains fully fit and eager to join Chance.
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Artie Hofman
Nashville
Yankee
Frank Chance
Hofman
New York
Cubs
Hirsing
Hey
World's Champion Javelin Thrower Honored at Great Olympic Games
The article notes European dominance in javelin and urges American athletes to train harder to reach world-class levels. It recalls early Olympic history, Stockholm 1912 style results, and Finland's J. Saaristo setting two-handed and overall marks, with a total world record of 258 feet 11.86 inches unlikely to be surpassed soon.
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Athens
Lemming
Stockholm
New York
James E. Sullivan
Amateur Athletic Union
United States
Mr. Sullivan
Germany
England
Sweden
OSTON
Smoky
Joe Wood
Missouri
Walter Johnson
World Series preview weighs Giants vs Athletics
New York telegraph notes fans expect a Giants vs Athletics World Series but cautions the matchup hinges on separate team skills. It weighs batting against pitching, fielding, and baserunning, and warns uncertainty remains until October with injuries and form still unsettled.
Tiger Scouts Round Up Six Left Handers Including Cavet
Hugh Jennings staff selects six left handed pitchers for future trials in the big leagues. Covaleskie from Chattanooga is among the prized prospects, intended as a Detroit pitching fit after a noted past as a Giant killer. Other hopefuls include Loren zen Ottumwa Center Association Schutz Vancouver Pug Cayet and Clauss Lincoln, tested alongside Elder of the Tigers.
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Hugh Jennings
Tiger Hunters
Joseph Sugsden
Detroit
Covaleskie
Chattanooga
Sugden
Lorenzen
Ottumwa Club
Center Association
Schutz
Vancouver
Pug Cayet
Clauss
Lincoln
Elder
Tigers
Viox Seeks Correct Pronunciation Amid Pirates Fame
Pirates infielder Jimmy Viox greets fans who prefer Vee-ox and rejects terms like Vee or Vox. Managers Chance and historic trades trace his path from Lexington to Danville and Pittsburgh, aided by a fall barnstorming tour that boosted his profile as the Pirates rebuild with Wanner fading.
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Jimmy Voix
Pirates
Vee-ox
Vee
Vox
Frank Chance
Highlanders
Viox
Cubs
Lexington
Chance
Danville
Pittsburgh
Wanzmner
Many Applicants For Carrigan's Job
Boston August 16. With Jake Stahl removed as reader and Bil Carrigan named to the job, many applications have been received for the 1914 Red Sox manager post. Wille Keeler, of the Orioles’ Big Four, appears in the list, though he has no major league managerial trial. Kelley is the only one who failed to make good. Officials decline to reveal whether Carrigan will continue as manager or if another will be chosen.
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Duffey
International News Service
New York
Giants
Athletics
Athlet
Quakers
Red Sox
Kelley
Carrigan
Comebacks of The Major Leagues Highlighted
The article profiles players returning to the majors including McQuillan of the Pirates Knight of the New York club Nap Meyers of the Nationals and Charley O Leary of the Cardinals. It notes McQuillan’s rebound at Columbus against Marquard and Knight’s improved performance at first base bracing the infield. Meyers rebuilds after a brief Red Sox stint and O Leary returns with notable batting and fielding ability.
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McQuillan
Pirates
Knight
New York
New York’s
Chance
Borton
Nap Meyers
Boston Nationals
Meyers
Boston
Football Season Nears as Intercollegiate Play Begins
International News Service reports the 1918 college football season will start with practice in September and full schedules across Eastern and Western colleges. Over 1,000 games are planned among college elevens, with total 3,000+ combining high school and prep contests. The season runs from September to November 22 with Army Navy absent after Thanksgiving. Michigan, Syracuse, Cornell, Notre Dame, Carlisle, Vanderbilt and Pennsylvania slated for long road trips and key intersections.
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International News Service
New York
Leeds
Michigan
Syracuse
Cornell
Notre Dame
Carlisle
Vanderbilt
Pennsylvania
Treatment note from Dr H H Greens Sons
A brief medical treatment record notes rapid swelling and shortness of breath followed by a trial treatment over two days. Written by Dr H H Greens Sons referencing Box 0 for contact or address.
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H. H. Greens Sons
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Finland
Philadelphias
Jack Coombs
Tayoff
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Frank Baker
Larry Doyle
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Cavet
Charley O'Leary
Cardinals
Gupair
Bell
Jno
D. Palmer
North Water ST
Qinay AB
Indianapolis
Marquard
Arquard
Boston Red Sox
Babe’’ Marquard
Lewis
Kye
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Strauss, Pritz CO. Distillers
Cincinnati
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