Veteran stars fade from major leagues as others return
The article notes Hans Wagner misses this spring and fades from box scores while veterans like Sam Crawford linger in the majors. Napoleon Lajoie leaves the big leagues to manage in the International League, as John Evers may have one more season. Wagner eventually returns, while Lajoie and Evers illustrate the shifting balance of old and new in baseball.
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Veterans’ Brigade
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Sam Crawford
Napoleon Lajoie
John Evers
Lie
Lajoie
Jack Coombs Returns to Hurling Staff Role with Robinson
Baseball writer reflects on Jack Coombs joining Uncle Wilbur Robinson's hurling staff and notes his past with the Athletics under Connie Mack. The piece hints at Coombs's strong pitching in the prior season and implies a comeback arc.
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Jack Coombs
Wilbur Robinson
Coombs
Athletics
Connie Mack
Mack
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur for Dark Hair Shine
An old remedy claims to restore natural hair color using Sage and Sulphur. The potion supposedly darkens gray hair evenly, rejuvenates luster, and is sold in drug stores as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. Users apply with a brush, strand by strand, and wake to renewed color by morning.
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Wyeth
Baseball in War Time Prompts Forecasts and Fans Rally
Veteran voices reflect on conscription, star players, and changing schedules as baseball braces for war. Talks touch Hank O'Day warnings, Ty Cobb and Walter Johnson luck, Connie Mack’s clubs, and fears for crowds and profits while stars like Herrmann Gowdy and Groh shine amid uncertainty.
Absurd Old Baseball Rule Abolished In 1887
An 1870 Knicks era rule let the batter demand high or low pitches, shaping strikes. The practice persisted until 1887 when finally abolished, a whimsical relic compared to modern play. Ty Cobb would have enjoyed the privilege in a bygone era.
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Ty Cobb
New York
National Association
National League
Singular play by Cravath robs Cubs of hit at bases loaded
In a Phillies Cubs game Cravath in center made a remarkable out on a dropped ball in center with the bases full and one out. He fielded the ball on one hop and fired to catcher Nifer to run down Doyle at the plate, turning a would be hit into an out. Mann’s hit was erased by Cravath’s instinctive throw.
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Phillies
Cubs
Cravath
Nifer
Doyle
Mann
May Abandon Panama Jaunt For War Time Baseball Series
A 1918 planned spring series between the Chicago Americans and the Pittsburgh Nation alums in Panama may be abandoned due to the war. The idea proposed training at opposite canal ends for exhibition games along the waterway.
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Chicago Americans
Pittsburgh Nationals
Panama
Canal
Hold on to Mugsy M'Graw
John Evers cited The National League roster this spring noting three big men Frank Chance Fred Clarke and John McGraw They lost Chance and Clarke but kept McGraw citing the decision as prudent for the league and team stability.
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National League
Chance
Clarke
John
John Evers
Frank Chance
Fred Clarke
John McGraw
McGraw
Four no hit games set early 1917 baseball record
Pitches in April and May 1917 threw four no hit games, a new mark in major league history. Cicotte, Mogridge, Toney, and Bot Broom combined for the feat, with Kopf breaking the string with a late single for Chicago.
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Chicago Americans
St. Louis Browns
Mogridge
New York Americans
Boston Red Sox
Toney
Cincinnati Nationals
Chicago Cubs
Bot Broom
St. Louis Americans
Chicago White Sox
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Chicnago Nationals
Cincinnati
Kopf
Cub
Praise for Tillie Walker in the Boston season preview
Jack Barry backs Tillie Walker for a strong season citing his rise from a stringer filling for Tris Speaker to a trusted Boston outfielder. Walker now enjoys fan support and independence from Speaker, suggesting an improved performance.
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Tillie Walker
Walker
Boston
Tris
Cast-Off Pitchers Shine as Newark Regulars
Two former Athletics cast-offs, Lefty Russell and Bruno Haas, prove valuable for the Newark International League club. Russell covers first base and Haas plays in the outfield, winning fans with strong hitting. Both were traded years ago and found success after shifting from pitching to new roles.
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Lefty Russell
Bruno Haas
Haas
Russell
Athletics
Baltimore
New York Bismen
Hass
Baseball Notes From The National Leagues And Currents
The column highlights players like Connie Mack and Stanley Coveleskie, with remarks on Cantillon's Minneapolis squad avoiding conscription, Eddie Collins and Tim Hendryx rising stars, and Ray Chapman improving. It notes the Pirates and Red Sox on tours, Toney and others facing medical fears, and a bean-ball controversy shaping league leadership discussions.
Lavan Plans Medical Career After Baseball
Johnny Lavan of the Browns, a quick shortstop, plans to become a physician after his baseball days. A University of Michigan graduate, he will hang up his glove and treat injured patients with notable gentleness. His wife, also a nurse, will assist and critique his medical practice as they pursue the caregiving business full time.
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Johnny Lavan
Browns
Lavan
Johnny
University of Michigan
Lavin
Would Shatter Ball Teams In Draft Debate
About 110 major league players face army service under the selective draft with roughly equal numbers from the two leagues. Officials estimate 500 to 600 would be exempt, leaving a small impact on rosters as Congress weighs keeping teams intact for the season. Magnates hope for the best while athletes weigh country needs against sports duty.
Bob Emslie Named Pensioner Chief Umpire at National League
Veteran umpire Bob Emslie, nearing 30 years in the profession, becomes chief of umpires and general assistant to President Tener in handling umpire disputes and rulings. The appointment recognizes his long service and aims to support league decisions.
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Bob Emslie
National League
Tener
Emilie
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