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Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterloo, Iowa

11 Feb 1911

Page 13

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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1911

Page

13

Rivalry of Two Baseball Stars in 1911 Batting Duel

The piece contrasts Ty Cobb and Nap Lajoie as rival top hitters, detailing their styles, eye for the ball, and approaches at the plate. It notes Cobb narrowly beat Lajoie for the batting title by a tiny margin, and it discusses promotional publicity and the managers’ reactions, including the idea to award both players automobiles.

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Gajote Cobb Snodgrass Giants Artista Rome National Commission Lajoie Ty” Cobb Third Avenue Fifth Tyrius Raymond Cobb Science Detroit Hughie” Jennings Somerset Ford Tigers Yankees Sweeney Bhatt
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Cobb and Lajoie Face Off as Baseball's Brightest Stars

The article contrasts Ty Cobb of Detroit and Nap Lajoie of Cleveland, detailing Cobb's fiery temper and speed with his leadership role and Lajoie’s calm nature. It traces Lajoie’s rise from a Fall River cab driver to Cleveland captain, and Cobb’s path from Augusta to Detroit, noting their impact on their teams and the pennant races.

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Lajoie Fall River Mass Woonsocket Sam Milliston Philadelphia Nationals Americans Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Athletics Cleveland Club Pennsylvania Supreme Court Cleveland McGuire Cobb Detroit Big Sam Crawford Georgia Peach Augusta
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The New York Herald Co Napoleon Lajoie Tyrus Raymond Cobb Tajote Cobb and Lajoie Connie’ Mack Champion Baker Tanner Napoleon Lajor Tyrus Raymond Ughie Jennings Lajole
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