Moley Reveals Secret Two-Signal Baseball System
Mareton Molesworth of the Birmingham Barons claims he directs his team with only two signals. He says the method relies on drilled players who universally understand each play, allowing him to direct from the grand stand. He credits Pennant success to signal teamwork and quick reasoning on the field.
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Mareton Molesworth
Birmingham Barons
Barons
Molesworth
Montgomery
Baron
New YMCA Adopts Modern Apparatus For Fall Work
The Narragansett Machine Company shipped new apparatus for the YMCA physical department via the L N. will arrive next week with partial installation to start immediately. A summer renovation includes painting and upgrades to gymnasiums. Attendance is set to exceed 20 000 next year after a 9 000 level this year as a record campaign is planned.
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Y. M. C. A.physical Department
Narragansett Machine Company
Marriott
Berths With Teams Are Hard to Land
Southern league clubs show reluctance to sign players released by rivals. Six or eight journeymen roam league cities seeking good spots but many fail. Paul Sentell's case shows players signing for half prior salaries to secure payroll status.
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Atlanta
O. K
Paul Sentell
Paul
Mike Finn
Crackers
Reds Pay Ex Cubs Too Much Says Murphy
Chicago club figures salaries must drop for veteran players as younger talent grows. Murphy argues ex Cubs like Minor Brown Kling and Tinker demanded higher pay, prompting trades to balance payrolls. He cites Red’s performance lagging as reason to rely on current players over past stars.
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Charles Webb Murphy
Cubs
Minor Brown
Kling
Boston
Joe Tinker
Garry Herrmann
Brown
Tinker
Chicago
Reds
Otto Groover Reinstates Valdosta Manager After Inquiry
President Groover of the Empire league suspended and then reinstated Valdosta manager Otto Jordan following an investigation into charges that he used vile language after a Brunswick game. Jordan was fined for resisting the umpire and warned that managers and veteran players must curb language around young players and spectators.
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Oscar Groover
Empire League
Otto Jordan
Valdosta
Groover
Jordan
Thomasville
Bennett
Brunswick
Major league batting leaders rise as Cobb leads
Ty Cobb tops weekly averages with a .600 mark while Cravath leads the National League. The report highlights standout sluggers including Jackson Collins and Wagner, notes Doc Johnson’s surprising .391 mark for the Naps, and keys stolen-base leader Clyde Milan with 25 steals. Almeida trails in the NL at .126.
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Joe Jackson
Eddie Collins
Tris Speaker
Nap Lajoie
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Ban Johnson
Georgia Peach
Cobb
Schaefer
Jackson
Collins
Gravvy" Cravath
Philadelphia
Killifer
Honus Wagner
Doc Johnson
Pelican
Doc
Johnson
Naps
Clyde Milan
Washington Speed Marvel
Milan
Moeller
Almeida
AB. H. SB Pet. Cobb
Detroit
Washing
Cleveae
Phila
Henriksen
Boston
Speaker
Lajoie
Cleve
Dubus
Mullin
Wash
Veach
Engle
Morgan
Brief
St. Louis
Gardner
Jones
Chicago
Cravath
Sallee
Phila Ween
Huggins
Viox
Pittsburg
Daubert
Brooklyn
Leach
Chicago Weer
Wagner
Pitts
Cathers
St Leenee
Knabe
Nein Veeneee
Tinker
Sweeney
Erwin Brook
Butler
Pitts Ee Ee
Zimmerman
Chitenes
Merkle New York
Wheat Brook See
Miller
Oakes
St. L
Becker
Peter Ene
McDonald
Cin Shee
S. Magee
Phila Weer
Doyle
New York
Teeee
Hummel
Brook
Pelicans Win One As Swindell Delivers Victory At Crackers
The Pelicans, 18 of 43 on the season, snapped a skid with a win at Atlanta. Josh Swindell earned the decision, supported by the Atz Clancy Hendryx and Snedecor lineup, as New Orleans fielded sharply and turned two double plays.
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Pelicans
Atlanta
Crescent City
Colonel Cluke
Daily States
Swindell
Frank-Atz Combine
Atz
Timothy Hendryx
Long
Josh Swindell
Josh
Charley Frank
Pelican
Cause and Effect in Prize Fighting Backlash
The piece notes that boxing bans exist in Alberta and Illinois and cites McCarty's accidental death as a rare event. It argues that reviving boxing in Illinois faces strong opposition after the tragedy, reflecting public fear and calls for tighter controls.
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Alberta
Illinois
McCarty
McGraw’s Braves Edge Phillies in Tight Doubleheader
Manager John J. McGraw faced a rough stretch early in 19.7 as his squad struggled to gel. The Mets squad, led by Lee, delivered a strong performance in a double-header against the Philadelphia club, showing improvement in the face of tough punching by Philadelphia.
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John J. M’ Graw
McGraw
Lee All Right
Philadelphia
Harvard Rowers Strike Over Training Table Food
Harvard varsity oarsmen strike over subpar training table meals sparking campus and rah rah circuit reaction. The issue tests Crimson pride in athletics amid on campus comment and debate.
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Harvard
Crimson
Jackson Club faces transfer as Hattiesburg looms
The Jackson club will move its baseball franchise to Hattiesburg unless Jackson fans increase attendance. The Capital City Baseball Association cites losses, notes only two home games met expenses, and warns President M A Lewis may resign. A $1000 franchise gift is offered to any solver who guarantees season continuity.
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Jackson
Hattiesburg
Jackson News
Capital City Baseball Association
M. A. Lewis
Lewis
Cincinnati Hit to be Added to Scoring Rules
President Kavanaugh of the Southern league rules that the Cincinnati hit will be added to scoring rules. He rejects basing a pitcher's record on earned runs allowed rather than game results, keeping existing practice. The play shows a runner on first, batter hits infield, both runners ruled safe, batter credited with a hit.
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Kavanaugh
Southern League
Cincinnati
Robinson The Mercersburg Runner Struggles With Ankles
The Mercersburg Academy athlete Robinson suffers weak ankles hindering his practice on the 100 and 200 yard dashes. Athletic instructor Jim Curran devotes much time to medical treatment of his bones while the runner avoids exertion on the cinder paths.
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Robinson
Mercersburg Academy
Hoth
Jim Curran
Mercersburg
Free Recipe Promises Nervous Woman Cure for Men
An advertisement offers a free at home remedy labeled a physician’s prescription to cure deficient manhood and vigor failure for men. It promises quick, private results without medical visits and invites readers to write for a copy in an unsealed envelope.
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J. A. BE. Robinson
Luck
Detroit
Mich
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