Tris Speaker and the ground rent deal that built a pennant winner
The tale centers on Tris Speaker who moved from Houston to Boston in 1907 and stayed with the Red Sox after training, becoming a star. Mike Finn aided Speaker’s rise, while Boston retained rights through a ground rent arrangement that helped shape a World Series winner.
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Tris Speaker
Boston Red Sox
Speaker
Houston
Texas
Hlot Springs
Boston
Red Sox
Rock
Mike Finn
Giants
Tigers
Baseball Notes From The Circuit And Big Show Revelations
Multiple trades and moves ripple through major and minor leagues. Mark Koenig sells to Watertown of the Dakota league. Jimmy Mattox shines in a Pittsburgh uniform and aims for a long major league run. Rees Williams jumps to Eveleth in the Mesaba Range league. Walter Hammond shifts from Cleveland’s Eastern league link to the Pittsburgh Nationals. Heathcoate of the Cards is knocked out by a fly. Pilette showcases a fast-breaking curve but needs control. Detroit plans another deck at Navin Field as poor form persists. Harry Courtney joins the White Sox via waivers and a Minneapolis bid for Rob Russell circulates. Salt Lake Tees rise shocks Coast league. Connie Mack’s ringwork fuels Phillies momentum. Wilhel’s infield and Wilbert Robinson hints at pitching hope. Gene Valla’s boosts and San Francisco hype struggle against box scores.
Three Great Years Charles Carney Illinois Star
Charles Chuck Carney, famed University of Illinois football and basketball star, completes a three year athletic career noted as potentially unmatched at Illinois. He played in sixteen Big Ten football games and was named end on Walter Camp's All American team in 1920.
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Charles
Chuck”) Carney
University of Illinois
Illinois
Walter Camp
Veteran Pirates Pitcher Leads Team With Easy Routine
Babe Adams, a 40 year old Pirates veteran, is a leading National League star and key to the pennant race. He credits longevity to regular meals, ample sleep, and a loose grip on the ball for better control and arm health. He plans to play as long as possible and loves baseball.
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Babe Adams
Pirates
Babe
Interesting Sport Notes Headlines and Leads
Jack Dempsey’s monocle aside hints at shipyard work. Millionaire Marshall Field III buys three year old filly Emotion for 25000. Williams College taps Clifton H. Stowers as next year’s captain. Rumors of a 50000 Morvich vs Sennings Park match are false. Miss Cecil Leitch wins British open golf in Sandwich. Milton Romney to coach at Texas, reports Sept 10. Italian Lawn Tennis Association to be represented at Wimbledon. Todd’s Shipyard claim of mistreatment in cup final not substantiated by US Soccer Football.
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Todd’s Shipyard
St. Louis
United States Soccer Foot Ball Association
Nut trees promise income through grafting and top-working
The article explains value of native nut trees like black walnut pecan and hickories for timber and decorative use, plus income from nuts. It covers spacing soil, propagation by grafting and budding, top-working mature trees, and steps for cutting back tops, selecting varieties, and timing for bud sticks and grafting.
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United States
Europe
Asia
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Death Warrants For All Inferior Sires
United States Department of Agriculture records show a federal drive to replace grade and scrub sires with purebred stock under Better Sires Better Stock. Farmers sign blanks listing breeding stock and commit to using purebred sires, with county agents distributing forms and counties reporting large enrollments in one day.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Rockingham County
Virginia
Charles W. Wampler
Green County
Ohio
Guernsey County
Collar of Big Importance in Horse Gear
The power of a horse is applied through the collar making fit crucial. Poorly fitting collars cause sores, scars, and may lead to a bulkier horse. The shoulders should be bathed in salt water each evening to harden them.
A Lot of Practice in a New York Reunion
A returned suitor receives a warm greeting from a sweetheart who recalls his promised wonders in New York. She asks if he remembered all the beautiful things he vowed to see, even among New York girls, while he confirms Jo’s continual reminders.
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New York
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Druggists report many people suffer kidney trouble without realizing it. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root is praised for its mild healing effect and strong success. An insurance physician notes many declinations stem from undetected kidney issues. Available at drug stores in two bottle sizes. Send ten cents for a sample with paper mention.
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Kilmer
Ase
Only Remaining Despot in Afghanistan Rules Absolutist Regime
The amir of Afghanistan stands as the world’s last absolute ruler. He controls religion, commerce, foreign affairs, and domestic policy, directing every aspect of life and ordering the movement of his people.
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Amir
Afghanistan
Good fellows away from home show a certain manner
A concise remark notes that most good fellows behave in a particular way when they are not at home, suggesting behavior patterns tied to distance from familiar surroundings.
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