Magnate Dunn Cures Slump With Personal Talk to Ray Chapman
Ray Chapman of the Cleveland Indians was in a batting and fielding rut in 1916 when owner Dunn counseled him in a fatherly talk. Dunn assured Chapman of his place on the team and urged steady effort, leading Chapman to regain form and become a star shortstop.
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Homeric Double Play Wins for Olean in 14-Inning Derby
Giants manager John McGraw recalls his wildest game as mid third baseman with Olean New York. In a 14 inning Fourth of July clash against Bradford Pa, Arthur Egan hits a single in the 14th to tie 3-3. A stray splashed spaniel snatches the ball from Bradford left fielder, dog drags it, while Egan races home to score the winning run for Olean 4 to 3 amid holiday crowds.
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Yerkes Signs With Indianapolis For Season
Former Boston Red Sox second baseman Steve Yerkes has signed with Indianapolis for the upcoming season. The move adds veteran infield depth as the team aims for a strong year.
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Tearney Re-Elected Chicago Amateur Baseball Managers Chief
Al Tearney remains a busy sports administrator as he is re elected for a twentieth year as president of the Chicago Amateur Baseball Managers association. He also serves as head of the minors relations committee and holds top posts in the Western and Three I leagues.
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Braves' Strong Outfield Could Lead Spring Success
The Boston Braves showcase a quick ground-covering outfield with Kelly, Riggert, and Powell. If they hit as well as field, the trio could form one of the league's best outfields this season.
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Gus Quits Game To Stay Home In Newark
Gus Gets Quits game where Gus Gets, sold by Pittsburgh to Toledo, will stay home in Newark and work in a shipyard, citing his decision to step back from football.
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New Brooklyn Captain Sees Value Beyond Arguments
Zach Wheat, Brooklyn captain and top National League batter, says his pride is swollen with titles yet he will play hard and respect umpires. He notes the long trip from outfield to plate cools a player and reflects on anger in games and the 50 50 deal with umpires.
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Sunday Ball Boosts New York Baseball Season
Sunday baseball will aid organized sport as professional games are legalized in the metropolitan district. The American League gains six clubs in Sabbath cities while the National League has five. Sunday contests lift patronage and reduce losses after last summer's low attendance and high expenses.
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When Schang Bunted Love's Home Run Surprise
Wally Schang bunted with a runner on second and no outs, as instructed by Slim Love. The bunt line drive defied expectation and cleared the left field fence for a complete surprise homer, scoring Schang in a tight game versus Boston two seasons ago.
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Cubs Exhibition Games Show Interest Revival in California
Chicago Cubs drew strong crowds in California exhibition games against Coast League clubs, suggesting revived interest in baseball. The San Francisco series finale with the Seals drew about ten thousand paid admissions as fans packed the stands.
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Lyons Released to Rochester Internationals from Giants
Chester Lyons, the Washington youth who earned a try with the New York Giants this spring, has been turned over by manager McGraw to Arthur Irwin's Rochester Internationals for assignment.
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Wolfgang Sent to Milwaukee Affiliate in Trade
Chicago White Sox pitcher Mel Wolfgang has been assigned to the Milwaukee American Association club on a player movement likely affecting both teams and their rosters.
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Baseball News Roundup Leads With Names And Moves
Mike Regan shines for the Reds as Carl Mays declines a bit in form and Herb Hall battles a sore arm. Ed Kenetchy joins the Brooklyn club. Fabrique moves to Seattle. McGraw praises Jesse Winters. McHenry stars for Sacramento. Berger eyed by Athletics as a promising young catcher. Yerkes named Indians captain. Italian Mike Gerest joins Colonels. Sunday baseball stirs New York state. Several veterans like Ping Bodie show vigor. nothing changes in rules despite the anti organized baseball ruling.
The Trousseau in China
A girl recalls experiences from childhood in China detailing the red mark on her forehead marking adulthood and engagement. She describes the visit of an older woman who assessed her health and skills, and the negotiation of her wedding trousseau including silk garments and trunks, ending with the revelation she would marry a man she has not met.
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Aerochic: Paris trial flight of new medical airplane
In Paris a trial flight showcases the aerochic the brainchild of engineer Nemi rovsky and Dr. Tilmont. The craft equips surgical and X ray facilities and an operating table on board and can erect a collapsible tent at a scene within minutes. Two versions exist: a four patient model and a larger ten crew model capable of returning twelve injured.
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Radium Production in the United States
In Science C H Viel reports U S radium production through 1919 about 55 grams, possibly over half the world total. War years saw most global supply from the United States with 13.6 grams produced in 1918. Viel notes Standard Chemical carnotite holdings of about 35 claims could yield at least 500 grams of radium.
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Apricot Pits Produce Valuable Materials for Home Chemists
From Apricot, Pits, California, nearly 7,000 tons of apricot pits yield $200 worth of materials per ton for home chemists. War reductions shaved pit prices from $45 to two-thirds lower in central Europe. Products include a fruit oil substitute for olive oil, apricot essential oil also called bitter oil of almonds, a cooking meal and a cleansing meal, and American blue dye formerly Prussian blue.
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Old Name for February in Britons Fildyke
The old Britons called February Fildyke not for rain but for melting snow that swells rivers and dykes. When February brings excess snow and rain floods occur where they are least welcome.
Pine Needle Textile Substitute Patented
A new patent unveils a process to extract a fibrous material from pine needles that, when chemically dissolved and thoroughly mixed, can be spun on standard cotton-spinning machines as a substitute for cotton and jute in the textile industry.
Bitro-Phosphate Promises Quick Flesh Gain For Thin People
Advertisements tout organic phosphate nitro phosphate as a cure for thinness and nervous weakness. Claims promise rapid weight gain, improved health, bright eyes, and rosy cheeks. Cautions warn it is for those who want to put on flesh. includes unrelated notices about phonographs and real estate.
Mars habitation discussed by a corset maker
In Business Viewpoint, a Birmingham Age-Herald quote shows a practical businessman dismissing Mars as a potential market for his corset factory. He notes he has not considered it much and remains unconvinced about market viability even if inhabitants existed or travel were possible.
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Two Sorts of Joker Willie Willis What Is a Joker
A judge explains practical and impractical jokers by contrasting a boss who teases subordinates with a husband who teases his wife. The exchange defines two types of joking behavior.
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Allen's Foot Ease Ad Promises Quick Comfort
One size smaller and shoes last longer after using Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder for the feet. Shaken into shoes or sprinkled in the foot bath, it relieves tightness from new shoes and bunions, prevents blisters and corns, and soothes sore spots. Sold everywhere.
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Immortality's Gift and Duty Cited in Thoughtful Reflection
A reflection proclaims immortality as the supreme gift and the era of its duty, suggesting profound responsibility accompanying endless life.
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp Root
For many years druggists have watched the remarkable record of Dr. Kilmer s Swamp Root the kidney liver and bladder medicine. It strengthens the kidneys liver and bladder and helps them do the work nature intended. Swamp Root has stood the test of years and is sold by all druggists on its merit. Send ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co for a sample bottle and mention this paper.
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Notable Quote Reflects Human Proportions in Debate
A fragment notes that some men can make their single grain of sense seem larger than another’s two, capturing a sly remark on perception and argument. The line suggests a critique of inflated self view in discussion and the dynamics of persuasion.
Belief in Heroes Inspires Courage and Action
A reflective column urges nurturing the mind with noble thoughts to fuel belief in heroism. It argues that faith in heroic ideals cultivates courage and inspires practical deeds in daily life.
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