Records of Long Season Safe With 140 Game Marks
Detroit March 7 With majors returning to 140 game schedules most old 140 game season records look secure for batting runs hits and steals. Notable mark challenges include 64 hits 413 at bats 148 runs and 116 stolen bases across 140 games. Historic figures Sam Crawford Sam Thompson Nap Lajoie and Billy Hamilton feature among record holders.
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Detroit
Mich
Mare
Elmer Flick
Jesse Burkett
Jimmy Collins
Paul Kruser
Cincinnati
Sam Thompson
Sill
Teader
Hal Mnade
Phils
Gocks Seybold
Athletics
Lajoie
Hans Wagner
Billy
Philadelphia
Billy Hampton
Naional
Topsy Hattzel
Tigers
Billy Lush
al Myers
Phillies
Hub Collins
Superhas
Napoleon Lajoie
Mackmen
Jesse Barkett
Cardinals
John Reilly
Reds
Erve Wealdron
Senators
Missouri U Not Strong on Track Squad Prospects
Missouri faces the coming track season with only a few veterans available as many stars remain in service. Captain Sylvester leads the group as hurdler and sprinter, with Albus, Marshall, Mattingly, Edwards among the experienced competitors. Freshmen Lewis Parker and Saville show promise, while several veterans still in service include Scholz Osborn Renlek Duncan Corwin Toner and Belbie.
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Columbia
University of Missouri
Yi 4S
Misssouri
Sylvester
Munud
Albus
Sparlow
Marshall
Mattingly
Edwards
Lewis
Parker
Ball Cmiler
Saville
Missouri
Scholz
Osborn
Renlek
Duncan
Corwin
Toner
Belbie
Trick Pictures Teach Baseball at Movie Theaters
A novelty film uses staged baseball plays shot at normal speed and then slowed to reveal details unseen in real time. Slow motion shows pitches, hits, and outs frame by frame, often making routine plays look odd while proving umpire calls correct. The depiction educates as well as entertains, offering pointers for fans and aspiring players.
Peoria Leaders Back Americas Tournament Bid
A committee led by FE N. Woodruff and mayor Delia Charles van Prahsiang will attend the Americas tournament to promote Peoria Baseball and Bowling interests. The group aims to place Peoria in line for the next national event, touted as one of the most successful in A. S. history.
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Peorit
Ue Américasa
N. Woodruff
Meyory Delia Charles van Prashiang
Peoria Baseball Tans Association
Aid Wil Mitt S. Laidlaw
Peoria
Toledo
Alvance Peoria
A. Ts
Major league changes loom in pennant races of 1918
Big league clubs launch new campaigns with Pat Moran and Jack Hendricks taking helm in Phillies and Cardinals while Clarence Rowland departs from White Sox and Kid Gleason gains Chicago. Griffith renews hopes at Washington with Rice and Picinich for a rebuilt lineup as rosters shift amid managerial upheaval and postwar returns.
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New York
Searce
J. Derenibe Uly
Asperlcan Ass Lion
Oxensa Va
Bloomington
Liis
Indiana
Silat
Peeseert Sten
Pega
Reds
Phillies
Cardinals
White Sox
Pat Moran
Jack Hendricks
Clarence Rowland
Rowland
Charley ‘Comiskey
Comiskey
Kid Gleason
Comis- Ikey
Gleason
Moran
Philadelphia
Pat
Alexander
Killifer
Cubs
Christy Mathewson
Jack Coombs
Indianapolis
Hendricks
St. Louis
Michigan Enters Squad For Drake Cinder Carnival
Ann Arbor reports Michigan track schedule includes Drake and Pennsylvania relays along with eastern and western intercollegiate events. The article lists dates and venues for Varsity meets at Ann Arbor and other towns, plus film notices at local theaters.
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Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Wolverines
Drake
Pennsylvania
Jania
Ann Ar
Chicago
Ann Arbo
St Louis Americans to open spring training in San Antonio
March 14 set as definite sdate of departure for the St Louis Americans to open their season at San Antonio Texas with 27 players. Manager Harke optimistic new material will strengthen the Browns this season. Lehr claims his arm is in good condition after 1917. Arthur Reinhart, University of Iowa left hander, 19, six feet tall, 175 pounds, to try for the St Louis Nationals this season. He pitched four no hit games last season.
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Ozarks
Harold Bell Wright
Chicago
Ann
St. Lois i Americans
San Antonio
Tex
jHarke
Browns
St. Louis
Chicago White Sox
Verdie Schunp
Toursville
Jhander
Borigiev Ve
Newett Nationals
Mauser McGraw
Tgenuins Dem
McGraw
Lehr Ehilms
Arthur Reinhart
University of Iowa
St Louis Nationals
Basketball Race of High Schools at Lawn City
The first round of the State Teachers College basketball tournament was played this morning with four games concurrently. Watering West High enters with a team led by Max Miller trainees Farr and R Allan. Haselman Gardiner Lichty in key roles. Parkins’ injury weakens Orange and Black. East teams Cedar Falls High and Nashua are strong contenders, while Fort Dodge title contenders have fallen.
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Max Miller
Farr
R. Allan
Haselman
I Gardiner
Ilitchans
Jenkins
Doc”ilier
W. Allan
Gohn
Banton
Lichty
West
Fort
Donlin comments on hitters improving in the big leagues
Mike Donlin discusses how players like Charley Hollacher and Eddie Delahanty show stronger batting at major league level than in the minors. He notes some natural batsmen reach full power after moving up, while others adjust later. He mentions Delahanty and others as among the best batsmen faced by pitchers in the era.
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Mike Donlin
Charley Hollather
Hollacher
Laj Aginer
Eddie Delahanty
Griffiths New Men Replace Old Regulars in Washington
Washington March 7 Griffith begins rebuilding his ball club by swapping long standing players for new faces. He has traded Gallia and Henry while adding Janvrin and Morcan, signaling a shift from the 1912 era roster to a newer lineup as the old order passes away.
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Washington, D. C
Clark Griffith
Griffith
Washington
Griff
Johnson
Milan
McP Bride
Gallia
Morgan
Foster
Henry
Ainsmith
Shanks
Phillies
Radia Ainsmith
Wal Janvrin
Lavan
Janvrin
Baseball Takes Hold on Sweden
Sweden pursues baseball interest after Olympic ties to Stockholm 1912. Ernie Hierberg, long-time athletics director, is linked to promoting the sport in Sweden as demonstrations and possible team imports are discussed. The piece recalls Sweden’s 1912 baseball exposure and ongoing propaganda for expanding U S style baseball in the cold kingdom.
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Sweden
Far North
John Henrys
Dem
Stockholm
Ernie Hierberg
School Quintets Entering In Basketball Meet at YMCA Cup
Entries from four grade schools have been received for a grade school basketball tournament at the YMCA, with the silver Courier cup as first prize. The event begins Saturday afternoon at the YMCA gym. Meridian, Central, Washington and Whittier schools are listed among entrants with additional schools expected to join tonight.
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Jack Skein
Y. M. CL
Mergon
Central
Washington
Whittier
Merian School
John Citmen
Glenn Whomas
John Lin
Willam Meirr
Ray»mond
Loverett
Leonard Brand
Ray Hroppes
Leonard Gunstead
Victor Yindarin Whittier
Harry Williams
Melvin Q Osterman
Berlin Shoemaker
Temple Osterman
Ortin Gieger
Glennard Sherratt
Harold Ball
Horace Pike
Carvel Green
Keith Anderson
Swedes Take Up the Game as Houck Fights Greb
In Lancaster Pennsylvania Harry Greb defeated Leo Houck in six rounds. The report notes the Swedes have taken up the game seriously and appear a pretty fair team in the field.
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Lancaster
Harry Greb
Leo Houck
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