Cobb Returns to Tigers Boosts Team in Boston Series
Tyrus Raymond Cobb rejoins the Detroit Tigers improving the lineup after contract talks. Reports say his return follows months of delay due to a business proposition and possible retirement considerations, with Cobb signaling strong belief in Detroit’s pennant chances.
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Baseball Notes From Winter Meetings and Camps
The Washington club loaned Hore to Milan’s minor system while Area Shocker of the St Louis Browns awaits assignment from Camp Upton. Gus Gotz moved from Pittsburgh to Toledo then opted to stay in Newark and work in a shipyard. Wheat’s trading hold mentions an April deadline with a cautious spring season approaching and a noted safe hit in a practice game.
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Bonus System for Pitchers Started Way Back in 1888
The Silver King of 1888 earned a $300 bonus for winning two thirds of his 65 starts, with 44 wins, 584 innings pitched and 2 208 batters faced. His salary reached 2 504 for the season, framing early incentive structures that persist as modern pitchers face tougher workloads and higher salaries yet lucrative bonuses remain. The piece notes the enduring bonus practice and its role in motivating mound workers despite changes in the game.
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Iowa Hawks choose Drake relays team in hard track trials
Jowa U selects a half mile and a mile quarter for Drake relays with Reymond Justin Carl Matter Charles Colby and Glenn Greenwood forming the half mile lineup. Smith Greenwood Cumberland Stoner win 440 heats while Titus is sidelined by a spike injury and McDowell Wahl sit out due to diphtheria quarantine.
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Battery Men Dominate Manager Picks in Baseball
In 1919 major leagues favored former battery men as managers with ten of sixteen having played as catchers or pitchers. Notable leaders include Wilbert Robinson Pat Moran Fred Mitchell George Stallings Branch Rickey Jack Coombs Clark Griffith Ed Barrow and Connie Mack. Coombs and Griffith are highlighted for their pitching careers and managerial roles.
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Bantam title bout eyed between Capani and Pal Moore
Promoters from Racine Wisconsin offer for a 100 round fight between Yong Capani and Pal Moore, with weight demands and possible 117 pounds weigh-in. Rock Island’s Babe Meanor weighs options, while 400 teams and many schools enter Pennsylvania relays from April 25 to 28. Iowa State leads in mile and distance events as Philadelphia clubs clash for attention and a Yankees bid linked to Charney Elerzog.
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Intermediates Beat Central 48 to 5 to Close Season
The intermediates completed an undefeated basketball season by overwhelming Central School 48 to 5. Coach Jack Skien of the Y M G A is credited for the strong performance. Honor sweaters will go to Pam Smith captain Lewis Leach Wilbur Amsponer Carl Ferguson and Bert Simons.
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Garfield Golf Clubist Wins APFE Championship Title
Sergt. Wm. Rautenbush of motor truck company 418 won the golf championship of the American Expeditionary Forces with an easy victory over Lieut. James W. Hubbell of the 176th Infantry Brigade. Rautenbush is a member of the Garfield Golf Club in Chicago.
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Roper and Gibbons Scheduled for Waterloo Bout
Waterloo boxing fans will see Capt. Bob Roper of the army and Tommy Gibbons of St. Paul in a ten round main event at the Waterloo theatre on April 28. An eight round semi windup features Saph McKenna of St. Paul against Tory Caponi of Rock Island Illinois, both bantams.
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Sherrod Smith to Aid Brooklyn Superbas in May Return
Brooklyn fans cheer news that southpaw Sherrod Smith will join the Superbas after military service. Drafted last year, he trained in the south and was overseas around Paris. He may arrive around May 1 after a Georgia visit, with 1916 pennant form hoped to return.
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Dempsey Carnival Opens in French Lick
Barney Gerard, owner of the Jack Dempsey athletic carnival, starts the event in French Lick Indiana with two tons of men set for exhibition boxing and wrestling bouts. Local crowds gathered for the open night and anticipated showdowns with famed heavyweight icon Jack Dempsey.
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Outlook for Cubs Lags Behind Sox in Lent Season
Chicago, April 17 The White Sox boast an undefeated Texas training run while Cubs show uneven form in California and against Pacific Coast league clubs on the way home. Fred Mitchell’s cautious stance reflects overall optimism dampened by poor pre season results and doubts about a pennant bid this season.
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Brothers Guinand Golf Pros Aim for Record Season
Des Moines April 17 Local golfers follow the Guinand brothers B F Hood and B G Bunny as they return to play after delays. Hood works in the family jewelry business with his father and Bunny recently discharged from service. The pair may enter trans Miss and western amateur events and other local contests this year.
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Loughboys Made Baseballs on German Soil
A company of American soldiers in Germany ran out of baseballs and improvised. A cork from a wine bottle, sock worsted, an aid glove cover, and a harness maker’s stitching produced playable balls, proving American ingenuity in wartime.
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Hamilton Replaces Stagg as Relay Meet Referee
Des Moines Iowa April 17 B Banks Drake University athletic director announced Kansas coach W Q Hamilton will serve as referee at the relay meet. The official list includes junior officials and timers with names such as Reson 8 Jones and Robert Thompson.
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