Mascot Myths and Jinx Arm Rings The 1920s Baseball Circus
In this lively piece a fan’s monologue dives into the superstition surrounding team mascots and the so called jinx. It catalogs various team figures, from a Bronx tiger to a blind elephant mascot, and ponders how fans and clubs chase luck, humor, and identity amid a noisy ballpark atmosphere.
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New York Cubs
Yankees
Flor
Azerdie
Bemina
Thas City
Bronx
Detroit
Tiger
yeGrawe
Senators
Nick
Kingmont Defeats Shinnston After Ninth Inning Controversy
Kingmont toppled Shinnston 9 to 0 in the eighth as a disputed wild pitch and crowd interference led to a late inning upheaval. Kingmont’s Kettle pitched well, allowing two runs and contributing offensively with key hits including two-base hits by Conaway Harrison Feitle and a pair of stolen bases. Shinnston briefly led 4-3 before the dispute sparked a forfeit call ending the game with Kingmont 9, Shinnston 0.
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Kingmont
Shinmston
Shinnston
Shinaston
Kiagmont
Mtther
Kettle
Deen Perfect
Afternoon baseball notes with scattered details and scores
Yesterday's results show Pittsburgh edging Brooklyn 1 to 0 while Chicago routed Philadelphia 10 to 2 and Boston defeated Cincinnati 7 to 0. St Louis beat New York 6 to 4 as Boston faced Cincinnati and Brooklyn played Pittsburgh with New York at St Louis and Philadelphia at Chicago on the slate.
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Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Cincinnat
St Louis
New York
Cincinnati
Baseball Scores From The League Night Action
In American League games Philadelphia upset Cleveland 2 to 0, Washington defeated Chicago 3 to 1, and New York beat St Louis 3 to 2. No other games were scheduled.
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Chicago
New York
St Louis
Speedy Contest Standings For Consumers Vi Club
Consumers Vi tabulates standings in a speedy contest with clubs ranked by performance. The report lists leading teams and notable shifts in the table, reflecting ongoing competition and the current top placements.
National League Last Game Summary Card
Two base hits credited to Kendall and two by Gribben and Venesky. Steri and Brady also had hits. Smith stole two bases, Ridgely stole one. Hit by pitch incidents involved Smith Burns and Miller. Gratton left on base nine, Consumers nine. Digman and Burns allowed multiple runs across two innings and 6 10 six innings. Venesky had a passed ball. Umpire Johnson. Time 1:50.
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Gribben
Brown
Venesky
Steri
Brady
Smith
Ridgely
Burns
Miller
Gratton
Consumers
Digman
Johnson
Morgantown
Swith Grafton
Blacksbore
Alsepheny Skee
Tors
Watson
BM Co
Saisde
West
Ridgels
Schaudle
Mit
Grafton
HPAL
Myers
Tafoot
Delweck
Pittsburgh
Land
Brooklyn
McConkay
Wood
St. Louis
Bowers
Davis
I Gratton
Consu mers beat Grafton. Fairmont to play Clarksburg
From the stands Saturday the Consumers resumed their winning, defeating Grafton. Fairmont high school will play Clarksburg at Clarksburg tomorrow. Pierre Hill set a Morgantown running high jump record. Ponder pitched well for the Pirates yesterday, pleasing Pittsburgh fans.
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Grafton
Fairmont ‘High School
Clarksburg
Pierre Hill
Morgentown
Ponder
Pirates
Pittabureh
Pirates and Beans Rally Shake Up Standings
Montana led an odd Grant Town game while the Pirates cling to first place after a Brooklyn 1 0 win. The Boston Beans plus Reds 7 0 score at Park with a home run single and double by Gat ourday. Fairmont Giants meet Fairmont All Star at South Side Park Wednesday at 3. Trader will pitch. admission 50 cents. Watson Auliaing players plan for foxhag
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Pirates
Brooklyn
Boston Beans
Reds
Park
South Side Park
Osborne
Owens
Fairmont Giants
Fairmont All Star
Apare Tsi
South ‘Ide Park
AU Star
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