Three World Series shutouts by Walter Johnson in 1908
In a New York series between the Washingtons and the Highlanders Johnson pitched three consecutive shutouts over September 4 5 and a Labor Day game. He allowed six four and two hits respectively and finished with a swollen arm after a Chesbro spitball. Ed Walsh later starred for Chicago delivering 66 games in 1908 and a notable 140 defeat. Johnson and Walsh emerge as era great spitball pitchers in this Bell Syndicate piece.
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Washington
Yankees
Highlanders
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Walter
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Jack Chesbro
Tohnson
Chestra
Cantillion
Ed Walsh
Walsh
Tony
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Chicago
Cleveland
Addie Joss
the Bell Syndicate, Inc
Minor Leagues Seek Salary Slashes for Stars
Pacific Coast league president Harry Williams heads a three league committee with Thomas Hickey and Charles Knapp to push salary cuts for Clauss AA stars. A conference date is pending but Williams will take Coast figures as potential peaks to the meeting, aiming for coordinated action with the International and American associations.
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Clauss AA
Harry Williams
Pacific Coast League
Thomas Hickey
American Association
Charles Knapp
International League
Williams
Coast Circnit
International and
Interesting Little Notes Of Various Sports Tidbits
A rapid roundup notes player moves and club changes across baseball and basketball. Walter Beall with a Baltimore semi pro team, Hugh McMullen traded to Baltimore IL, Chappie Geygan released to Wichita Falls, Dusty Cook competition for Meusel’s outfield job with Sam Byrd, and Leo Durocher invited to an eastern billiards event. Also mentions Lincoln and Missoula teams and O R Weaver released with George Harrison signed.
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Chappie Geygan
Milwaukee
Brewers
Wichita Falls
Poised for Throw Moss Margares lawson shines in girls track
KU cited star Margares Lawson poised for javelin at annual girls track meet. The event draws male spectators to the grandstands while girls compete on the field. Other sports notes include Jim Londos and Dick Shikat in wrestling, Yankee Senators Indians in the American League, Bob Ashjornson released to Reading, and yacht racing costs amid the American cup.
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Jim Londos
Dick Shikat
The Safe Way Through Intersections Gambler Joints
Marcus A. Dow warns drivers about intersections as dangerous gambling joints. A Chicago laundry truck crash shows consequences after poor right of way judgment and high speeds. He urges pilots to use range of vision and stop distances to prevent fatalities.
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Marcus A. Dow
Chicago
Automobile hints and odd notices from Prague to Pennsylvania
The text offers car maintenance tips such as switching rear tires to front to even wear. It records a Pawnshop in Prague Czechslovakia lending on autos tractors and gas shortages. It cites license plate experiments in Pennsylvania and notes about driver error and crime links.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Lessons on Matthew and the Messiah in June Sunday School
The June lessons center on Jesus as Messiah and King in Matthew with a focus on making Jesus known. Key themes include crucifixion, forgiveness, humility, riches, selfless leadership, kingdom blessings, the Olivet discourse, talents, Mary of Bethany, atonement, resurrection, and commissioning to preach.
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Jesus Christ
Jesus
Pater
Christ
Jane
Mary
Bethany
Joy Christianity Vision of Sunny People and Help for the Poor
A fragment quoting Henry Drummond reflects on the desire for sunny people and love, contrasting the old’s hunger for care with bread and the cheap oil of day. It suggests helping the poor with praise as better than blankets.
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Henry Drummouud
Moral Pivot in World History Centered on Jesus Christ
A Hindu professor of modern history in a South Indian college argues there is a Moral Pivot in the world today. He says the best synthesis of East and West is centered on the figure of Jesus Christ, as cited in a conversation with Stanley Jones.
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South India
Jesus Christ
Stanley Jones
Force of Character and Loree of Caricter
A compact aphorism on sustaining resolute traits through steady lore and character, echoing Segur. The remark links enduring force of will to consistent cultivation via education and ethos.
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Loree
Caricter
Segur
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Leo Durocher
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George Harrison
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Strensib
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Cupid
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Total Solar Products Co
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Cedar Grave Star
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Ringo
Mrs. Hill
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