Smith Family Dominates 1917 Major League Rosters
The 1917 pennant races feature the Smith family heavily across both leagues. George Smith joins the Giants after fame at Columbia, while Sherrod Smith pitches for Brooklyn alongside Jimmy Smyth. Jack, Fred, and J Carlyle Smith play for the Cardinals, Braves, and third base, respectively. Elmer Smith is an Washington outfielder and Popboy Smith a Cleveland pitcher, with the Brown family fading from major league prominence.
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Washington
Popboy” Smith
Cleveland
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Bill McKechnie a Good-Natured Veteran in Baseball
The piece highlights Bill McKechnie as a seasoned, good-natured figure who has endured being pushed off teams by younger players yet remains supportive. It includes his philosophy on taking chances in baseball and notes wartime attitudes toward sport, suggesting sport remains a diversion during conflict and will not be shelved.
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New York Tribune
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Mack Looks for Consistent Pitching From A’s
Connie Mack describes a rejuvenated Athletics capable of surprising teams with steady mound work. He emphasizes good pitching over perfection and relies on Bush Meyers Johnson and Noyes to deliver reliable performances. The club features versatile players who can hit run and adapt as pitchers improve.
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Dubuc Will Be Big Winner For Salt Lake Club
Ed Spencer, a veteran of the minor leagues and the Pacific Coast circuit, predicts Jean Dubuc will be a big winner for Salt Lake this season. He notes Dubuc’s slow ball will fool coast batters in the rare air, with Dubuc also contributing at the plate and possibly hitting beyond .300.
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Loyalty of Athletes and National Service Echoes
Bob Thayer notes in the Washington Times that athletes from France Britain Italy Australia and Canada show loyalty but the United States has not yet seen prominent figures in baseball boxing golf tennis or pinochle enlist. He argues genuine loyalty will be proven when notable athletes join the colors.
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Bob Thayer
Washington Times
Baseball Rumors Roundup From The Nations League
Varied notes on players teams and management across the majors. Slim Caldwell and George Davis draw attention as the season opens with surges and surprises. Predictions mix praise critiques and managerial tempers as teams contend for early dominance.
Ex Giants Turn Managers Lead Various Ball Clubs
Former Giants players from the McGraw era now head or manage teams across leagues. Christy Mathewson runs the Cincinnati Reds, Roger Bresnahan co-owns and manages Toledo in the American Association, Joe McGinnity still pitches for Butte, Mike Devlin mentors Memphis, Arthur Devlin manages Norfolk, Hooks Wiltse with Reading, and Mickey Doolan leads Rochester in the International League.
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Tohn J. McGraw
Christy Mathewson
Cincinnati Reds
Roger Bresnahan
Matty
Toledo
Roger
Yankees
Joe McGinnity
Butte
Joe
Mike Devlin
Memphis
Arthur Devlin
Norfolk
Hooks Wiltse
Reading Club
Mickey Doolan
Rochester
Walker Praises Old Stars Hitting Western League Hard
Jimmy McAleer argues today’s major leaguers cannot match 19th century greats like Buck Ewing and Jimmy Collins. Iowa blue laws threaten Western league Sunday games, risking attendance and club survival across Sioux City Des Moines and others.
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Fred Toney Subtly Flourished After Sore Arm
France Chance notes that a sore arm transformed Fred Toney into a smarter pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. Once he relied on raw speed, the fast balls attracted batters, but a painful arm forced him to adapt and win games with quicker, more controlled pitching through enhanced technique and wit.
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Fred Toney
Cincinnati Reds
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Wood Has Masterly Record With Joe Wood In Cleveland Hope
Cleveland follows Smoke Ball Joe Wood with keen interest in his pitching form. Records show Wood ranking near Christy Mathewson in winning effectiveness among 100 plus major league games. If he regains shape, Cleveland could be a pennant contender and a stout threat. The Wood Speaker combination once made the Red Sox dominant in 1912 and could trouble the Indians in 1917.
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Alexander
Red Sox
Club Owners Face Higher Hotel Bills This Season
Major league clubs expect to pay about $2,000 extra for on road hotel bills as hotels raise daily rates by 50 cents to $1 per man. With about twenty five men per trip, teams face $15 to $25 more per day, totaling roughly $2,000 for the season.
Pirates and Pennants Spark Wild Baseball Talk Around 1920s
A colorful spread on early baseball hot takes features Matty’s view on the spitball and its arm toll, Pressure on the White Sox’s lineup, and Ortlore’s mischief from the Dodgers. It notes Uncle Sam taxing receipts, rising fan costs, and Maranville’s flashy fielding as Pittsburgh’s travel plans loom large.
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