Outfield Aces of Baseball's Early Era Revealed
A historical look at 19th century outfield throwing prowess. Players like Van Haltren, Niles, Mitchell, Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker, Joe Jackson, Milan, and Mike Kelly are noted for throwing accuracy and efficiency. The piece compares eras and cites records such as Niles 89 assists in 1906 and Kelly’s 29 outfield assists in 67 games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George van Haltren
New York Giants
Washington
Cy Swann
Senators
Van
Itan
Swann
Harry Niles
St. Louis Cardinals
Harry
Mile Mitchell
Cincinnati
Niles
Ty Cobb
Joe Birmingham
Tris Speaker
Joe Jackson
Milan
Jones
Murray
Giants
Elis
Titus
Bates
Cravath
Snodgrass
Jimmy Fogarty
Phillies
Sam Thompson
Detroits
Jimmy Ryan
Chicago Nationals
Bill Lange
Mike Kelly
Mike
Killefer Reassigned To Class 1 By District Board
Catcher William Killefer of the Cubs is placed in class 1 by the district draft board and may be called immediately. He initially registered in Van Buren County Michigan where officials placed him in class 4A due to a dependent. The government contested the decision and the district board unanimously overruled the prior classification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Killefer
Cubs
van Buren County
Michigan
Killefer
Pitchers and the follow through key to long careers
Christy Mitchellson praises the follow through as essential for longevity in pitching citing Cy Young Eddie Plank Addie Joss and Bill Donovan as masters of smooth delivery. He notes Nap Rucker as the notable exception saying a smoother motion could have extended his ten-year span with the big tent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christy Mitchewson
Moundsman
Matty
Cy Young
Eddie Plank
Addie Joss
Bill Donovan
Nap Rucker
Reds
War bond exemptions shape local draft quotas in agriculture hub
Chairman William H. Potter notes the heavily agricultural population in Killefer will reach its draft exemption quota early. He says a man who can throw accurately and throw hand grenades into German lines is valued, as hitting targets quickly matters in combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam H. Potter
Killefer
Baseball Roundup Highlights Early Season Moves and Prospects
A broad look at MLB moves and early-season notes. Al Waldbauer shifts to Atlanta while Otto Lambeth reports to Camp Funston. Frank Gilhooley risks bench duty with poor hitting. John Ganzel’s Kansas City draft status excites local fans. The Millers add Musser and Robertson from the White Sox as Cleveland rebuilds post-draft losses. Herb Moran joins Little Rock after Montreal, and Horlocher showing strength for the Cubs. Ona Jaynes trials with Boston, then reassigned to Mobile Southern. St Paul’s president departs, passing control to Mike Kelley. Eddie Foster’s spring woes irritate Washington supporters as Howard departs St Louis. Griff’s pinch hitters Acosta and Schulte are noted with Garrrity emerging as lefty option. Kansas City recruit Teague at third and Memphis boasts tall pitchers Thweatt and Wilson.
Hugh Jennings Sees Long Managerial Career Across Leagues
Hugh Jennings, aged forty seven, led the Detroit Tigers to three American League titles in 1907 1908 and 1909 and previously starred as shortstop for Baltimore and Philadelphia clubs. He also managed Baltimore Eastern league teams 1903 1906 and the Philadelphia Nationals in 1901 1902. Jennings later finished fourth with the Tigers in 1917 and is noted for the Jennings Cobb pairing as a pennant factor in the American League.
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Hugh Jennings
Detroit Americans
Baltimore
Jennings
Detroit Tigers
K-Yaoh
Philadelphia Nationals
Detroit
Hughie
Tigers
Jennings-Cobb
Knot-Hole Gang Free Admission For Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals announce the knot hole gang free admissions for boys in approved organizations will continue whether a tax is imposed on the tickets or not. Based on last year’s attendance the tax could reach about 3600 dollars. the club would pay it if IRS agrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
St. Louis Cardinals
Internal Revenue Officers
Giants release two rookies after Kan sas City deal
Giants cut two rookie pitchers sent to Joplin along with outfielder, while Catchers Troy Agadén and Pat Collins also go to Joplin. John Ganzel oversees the moves as the Blues loaned or released players from New York acquisitions.
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Blues
Giant
Kansas City
New York
Giants
John Ganzel
Mike Hogan
Joplin
Pitt
Hutchinson
Ganzel
Troy Agadén
Pat Callins
Billy Purtell Free Agent Likely to Join Indians
Billy Purtell, former infielder for the White Sox and Red Sox, became a free agent as the Montreal International Jeaigue club disbanded. He may sign with the Cleveland Indians.
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Billy Purtell
Indians
Billy
Purtell
White ‘Sox
Rea Sox
Montreal International
Jeaigue
Mianapolis
Millets and Sawyer Health Report Recalled
Fragmentary notes recount an annual Coast event and a Minneapolis report mentioning Carl Sawyerys and a roster of unclear actions. Officials discuss outcomes and possible first results while conclusive details remain obscured by the damaged text.
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Sawyer
Carl Sawyerys
Minneapolis
Mabel Wells Ends Office Romance With Peter Hobb
In a Philo state tale, Mable Wells, secretary to the dignified Peter Hobb, quits after a clash over propriety. Her bold move and a letter to Billy Hobb prompt a reassessment of their employer nephew dynamic and a future of guarded affections.
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Mable
Ann
Miite
Peter Hobb
Philo
Bellington
Quator
North Pole
Mabie
Mable Wells
Pete
Happaih
Hig
Peter
Billy Hobb
Jeter
Mabel
Miss Wells
Peter Prim
Mabel Wells
Nolio
Billy
Bill
Arran
Ants Shown To Lack Notion Of Intelligence
An Ege Swedish naturalist challenges popular beliefs about ant intellect. Experiments with ants from a hill show they do not recognize invaders and rely on scent and inherited reflexes. Ege concludes most ant actions are simple movement reflexes, not real intelligence.
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An Ege
Solomon
Toll
Mark
Hin
Ege
Linsect
Egewash- PU
Mr. Ege
Cultivate Good Habits For Youth
The piece urges faithfulness and kindness as core habits. It stresses sacred use of time and money, and notes reading, letter writing, personal appearance, dress, keeping Sunday, and breaking off friendships as factors shaping a life. It ends with a proverb about making a life versus lying.
Constellation lore mirrors cultures shaping star maps
Ancient Egyptians filled the sky with symbols of daily life and belief. Later Persians Greeks and Romans altered these patterns to fit their own cultures, causing some original constellations to fade and leaving only names linked to star groups.
Farmland demand surges in Western Canada amid rising prices
The Calgary Herald notes a surge in Western Canadian farmland demand over the past year with land values up 40 percent, wheat lands near doubling in price. Dealers report prices from 70 to 100 dollars per acre for strong plots as investors flock to wheat, beef, and sheep production amid war-time market incentives and government support. The piece highlights improved tillage, better rainfall, and the expectation of higher returns from wheat, hogs, beef, and wool under new government systems.
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Canada
The
Calgary Herald
Alberta
Notable Early Estimates of Earth's Population
The text cites several historical population figures from 1787 to 1865, including 1,000 million in 1787 per Bushing, 900 million in 1800 per Fabri and Stein, and 1,266 million in 1858 per Dietrich, with later estimates around 1,400 million. It records fluctuations among scholars and methods over time.
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Bushing
Fabri
Stein
Stein and
Herschelman
Dietrich
Kold
Pro testing member clashed with officials over slow aircraft work
A meeting scene described with a member opposing slow progress in producing needed aircraft. The chairman urged patience while the critic warned delays persist, noting Home wasn't built in a day and suggesting the board would have no work finished if assigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anywry
Why Women Dread Old Age Promises Health with Haarlem Capsules
An advertorial urges readers not to fear aging and claims GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oi! Capsules keep kidneys and bladder clean, prevent uric buildup, and restore vigor. It touts the product as the only reliable import with many fakes on the market and urges buyers to purchase from first-class druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Adv
The Ways of Ladies and Town Gossip
The column quotes a neighbor from Tumtinville joking about a man kicked by a Ford car, then reacts with a wry remark about women and expectations. Gap Johnson comments on ladies and gender roles, while a separate tale recalls a man asleep on a bench and a wife scolding him with a catamount analogy.
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Tumtinville
Gap Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Cuze
Kansas City Star
No Apology Needed in Quarrel Over Actions
A terse exchange centers on a man asking for forgiveness for his perceived lunacy. The other declines apology, stating the actions were natural under the circumstances.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad Campaign
Advertises Cuticura Soap as daily toilet soap and Cuticura Ointment for occasional use to soften soothe and heal. Mentions free samples by sending to Cuticura Dept X Boston. Prices: Soap 25 cents Ointment 25 and 60 cents.
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Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Women Speak On Silence And Opportunity For Love
A reflective passage contrasts suffering with silent endurance and timely action. It notes the balance between recognizing opportunity and knowing when to release control, while suggesting romantic dynamics where many women seek multiple partners, hinting at social pressures and desires.
Pinkham Medicine Advice Letter Promises Personal Health Help
A reader reports relief from multiple troubling symptoms after using Pinkham Medicine from Lynn Massachusetts. The letter describes improved well being and asks for guidance on further results and experiences, noting confidentiality of the correspondence.
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Ae Tee RB Printers
Chiar ’ E
EE Ps Rea
Bill Killefer
Frank Walker
Frank ‘Swalker
Chicago Cubs
Nidw
Athatte
Champlerati
Cai Ceyios
Tere Skearen
Harvard
Sherman
Crimson Crack
al Waldbauer
Griffs
Atlanta
Otto Lambeth
Cleveland Indians
Camp Funston
Frank Gilhooley
Yankees
Baseball
Millers
Musser and Robertson
White Sox
Cleveland
Boston Red Sox
Little Rock
Herb Moran
Montreal
Young Horlocher
Mitchell
Ona Jaynes
Mobile
Norton
St. Paul
Mike Kelley
Eddie Foster
Howard
Milwaukee Brewers
LorEs
Colchrane
Teague
Kansas City Bay
Memphis
Ed Wilson
Brith
Mollywitz
Jem Zor Sins
Bob Shawkey
Shawkey
Aaa Ag
Love
Maied
Ieacconald
McClure
Ant
Shacklehead
Insect
Constellation Lore
Gland
Guekos
Aes Procure
Ain Efores
Sbegetater
Lynn
Mass
Akeve Reault
Mileage Tire CO
Homer
Harper’s Magazine
Jack
Betty
Lany
Fletcher
Tse
Chas.h. Fletch
Briggs & Co
Providence
Ral
Fletcherh. Castoris
P Mansur Drug Co
Eee & Z Co
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