Utility Men Spark the Coming World Series Showdown
A look at utility players from the Athletics and Cubs who could turn the World Series tide. Hofman Rohe Zimmerman Archer Beaumont Lapp Mechunes Strunk and others are profiled as potential game changers, with Chance and Mack relying on versatile reserves to swing pivotal moments.
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Kling
Coombs
Collins
Athletics
Cubs
Hofman
Murphy
Yarmester
Des Moines
Bugs
White Sox
Chance
Hoffman
Thesman
Rohe
Sox
George Rohe
Rameses Ir
Cub
Zimmerman
Archer
Meaumont
Lapp
Mechunes
Strunk
Flowers
Baseball
Crouch
Boone
Iowa
Jennings
Detroit Tigers
Kijne
Choneeo
Kith
Zimmerman Murphy
Clib
Batman
Beaumont
Mack
Gul
Lorses
Thomas
Bears
Elient
Mclines
Saime
Conntt Mack
Cannie Scot
Roches
Adamses
Baseball Men Invest in Savings Habits Across Big Leagues
A 1920s style analysis notes players shifting from reckless spending to prudent saving, with stars like Cobb, Wagner, and Chance cited as examples. Mentions investments in mining stock, cotton, and a chicken farm as paths to wealth, while praising young pitchers Ford and Cole for rising prominence.
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Tigers
Arizona
Jennings
Donovan
Willitt
Mullin Hassman
O'Leary
Shaefer
Cobb
Crawford
Ty Cobb
Hans Wagner
Meldhor Jones
Frank Chance
California
A. A. Season Closes a Success
The American association ended a successful season with Minneapolis as champion. The Bitters won the pennant, and all clubs profited financially. Despite early slumps and injuries, teams like Columbus, Saint Paul, and Toledo posted strong finishes, while Louisville dropped to last after winning last year. The Blues surged late, and overall profits exceeded ten thousand dollars per club with first division clubs earning substantially more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Minneapolis
Bitters
Flour City
Paul
Millers
St. Paul
Saints
Columbus
Senators
Toledo
Blues
Shay
Kimmel
Teheau
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Louisville
Indians
Colonels
Grayson
Tebeau
Minnesota Expected To Lead Western Football This Fall
Western football outlook unsettled as Minnesota leads the race with Chicago runner-up. Michigan, once outcast, could surge under Yost while Notre Dame fades after graduation. Wisconsin suffers veteran losses. other western teams await trials as Eastern foes loom.
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Gers
Michiganders
Parison
Notre Dame
Michigan
Yale Bulldogs
Minnesota
Chicago
Yost
Americans Praise Polo Players After British Visit
The Earl of Rocksavage lauds the American polo players as finest in the world and a marvel of sportsmanship. He notes American tactics and skills inspired English polo during a recent season and expresses desire to return next March with the team for the inter national cup challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Rocksavage
Ranelagh
Earl
America
Johnson Sets Strike-Out Mark In Idaho Season
Waller Johnson of Idaho set a new strike-out record this season, surpassing Waddell with 208 and reaching 207 by year end. The Washington star pitcher, having enjoyed a breakout year with the Senators, is expected to add more games and perhaps further raise the mark, maintaining a lasting legacy in the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller Johnson
Idaho
Waddell
Washington
Senators
Washington Pitcher Thrives on Speed and Sharp Throws
The piece centers on a Washington pitcher famed for speed and a wide repertoire. It notes the catcher’s handling of his strikes and the catcher’s postgame tales of the rapid throws, highlighting the fast arm as a defining feature of the Senators’ battery.
Green Sets Tracks Records For Motorcycle Races
Manager Green of the M and M swept Crown Point motorcycle events. He first beat the one mile track record, clocking 1 07. He then aimed for a better time, but a miscoil on the last turn halted further records. He plans to race in Milwaukee where a 54 second half mile record awaits, with Green optimistic he can win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy M. Green
Crown Point
Green
I-14
Milwaukee
Blackburne Purchased By Chicago Americans From Providence
East Russell Blackburne, shortstop for the Chicago Americans, was bought from a Providence Eastern league club in 1908 for 76500. Pittsburg claimed priority, but the National commission ruled against the National league club and denied the appeal. Born in Palmyra New Jersey twenty three years ago, he is six feet one inch tall and 160 pounds, bats right handed, formerly with Palmyra Field club and Worcester in 1908, valued for 1909 season but showing low confidence and poorer form for Chicago this year.
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Russell Ford
New York Yankees
Ford
Coombs
Bender
Athletics
Jersey City
King Cole
Chicago Cubs
New Yorker
Russell Blackburne
Chicago Americans
Providence
Pittsburg
Chicago
National Commission
Blackburne
Palmyra
N. J
Worcester
Johnson on life as boxing stars eye later matches
Champion Jack Johnson speaks of enjoying life with few thoughts of boxing while noting prospects of rivals such as Kaufman and Langford. He claims top opponents need big purses and jokes he earned substantial sums in vaudeville and for photos. He mentions plans to meet Rudolph Unholy and Jimmy Summers and notes other boxers sailing to England in September.
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Johnny I
Rudolph Unholy
Geer
Jimmy Summers
Thompson
England
Weleh Ins
Broison
Syensmore
Sovers
Welirdir
Billy Papke
Clabby
Sailca
Thompson to Australia Cyclone Johrnny Thompson sails out
Sycamore lightweight Thompson and Ray Bronson depart for Australia after accepting promoter McIntosh’s offer to tour lightweights in Australia and England. The move follows delayed decision amid negotiations and signals an international campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johrnny Thompson
Ray Bronson
Australia
Thompson
McIntosh
England
Promoter McIntosh Eyes Burns Johnson Clash in Australia
Promoter McIntosh plans a post London clash between Tommy Burns and Sam Langford after arranging a December bout in London. He says Johnson agreed at Reno to give Burns another shot, but Johnson seeks rest, though McIntosh hopes to pair Burns with Johnson soon after the Burns Langford fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gans
Joe Walcott
Langford
Tlugh McIntosh
Javie Johnson
Porm Burns
Australia
Fo R
Tommy Burns
Sam Langford
London
McIntosh
Burns
Johnson
Reno
Tommy
Tammy
Tom
Langford Slugger Hailed by White and Cubs Captain
Charley White, who refereed the Jeannette bout in Boston, asserts Sam Langford can threaten Jack Johnson and draw huge crowds. He praises Langford’s punching power and says a Langford Johnson showdown would draw near Johnson Jeffries excitement. Captain Chance of the Cubs adds a baseball analogy about head game beating speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Langford
Jack Johnson
Charley White
Jeannette
Boston
Sam
Johnson
Bate
Johnson-Jeffries Frost
Captain Chance
The
Cubs
Collins Tells of Career Debut with Athletics Memoir
Eddie Collins recalls his baseball start as a Mackmen in the Northern League, using the alias Subivan during a Chicago trip while Connie Mack arranged a private introduction. He left Columbia after senior year, earned his degree, then joined the Athletics under his real name after graduation. Keefe, a former Highlander now with Montreal, may soon join the Red Sox, with Griffith showing a friendly interest.
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Eddie Collins
Athletics
Mackmen
Columbia
Rutland
Connie
Philadelphia
Columbia Avenue
Hie
Murnane
Tin
Tim
Sublivan
Chicago
Collins
Sullivan
Keefa
Montreal
The
Reda
Grfith
Lone
New Football Rules Spark Debate Among Students
The piece surveys student opinions on recent rule changes for football, noting calls for mandatory physicals, age limits, and age restrictions. It discusses four quarters, downs, open plays, and the forward pass, emphasizing safety, speed, and the evolving game. It highlights concerns about youth play, the push and pull, and the impact on offense and defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sound Lake
Jeolumns
Carl Williams
Sessio
Pasa
Inch the Giant Athlete Seeks Fame in England Claim
Inch the Giant Athlete of Fulham road, London, proclaims himself the strongest man in England. He boasts a 53 inch chest and a 24 inch bicep, and seeks recognition and an exhibition tour in the United States, possibly in vaudeville or other shows.
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Thomas Inch
Fulham Road
London
England
Mr. Inch
United States
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Tanus
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Marshall Field
Wisconsin
Murre
Speed
Kaufman
Yle
Jeffries
Jack
Regra
Tlateh
DE. Williams
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