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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1917

Page

2

Detroit Primed for Strong Team in Coming Season

United Press reports Detroit expects its strongest American League lineup since the 1915 1916 era with bright outlook and uncertain angles. The pitching staff is a focus as outfielders Cobb Veach Harper Nicholson and Heisman are sought to reinforce the attack while Stanage Spencer and catching partners vie for regular duties.

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Freezone advertised as cure for corns and calluses

An old ad touts a small bottle of freezone from Cincinnati claimed to instantly remove corns and calluses with drops on tender spots. The piece then shifts to a chronicle of Diamond Jim Brady, detailing Brady’s flamboyant life, wealth, and Broadway fame, including his illness in Atlantic City and legendary salesmanship.

Cincinnati New York Broadway Jim” Brady Times Square Brady Jim Atlantic City James Buchanan Brady America Grand Central Diamond Jim Mr.Brady London Mr. Brady Tyrus Cobb Speaker Jess Willard Harvard Yale Vincent Astor Hailie Andrew Mack Francis Bushman Dad

Baseball Talks and Team Moves Across Leagues and Clubs

The text discusses a West Virginia League proposal involving Wheeling Huntington Parkersburg Fairmont and Clarksburg. It notes Wambs ganss to play short for the Indians with Chapman moved elsewhere. Joseph J Lannin seeks to sell the Buffalo International League club. White Sox owner Comiskey seeks a first baseman in exchange for a top pitcher.

West Virginia Wheeling, Huntington Parkersburg Fairmont Clarksburg Cleveland Wambsganss Indians Chapman Joseph J. Lannin Boston Red Sox Buffalo Comiskey White Sox

Patriotism on Washington's Birthday Parade in Bathiqtasm

A narrator describes a bright Washington's Birthday in Bathiqtasm with a boy scouts parade, veterans, and villagers waving flags. Ethel smiles as Sonny carries a large flag and the family honors the day, expressing pride in American patriotism and envisioning Sonny as a future citizen and defender.

Washington Ethel Baby Dear Free Brave Stene Wa Sonny

Brooklyn Rookie Jimmy Smyth Seeks Higher Salary

Jimmy Smyth, a Brooklyn rookie, holds out for more pay citing his heavy hitting in the International League last season. Ross Ebbetts wants to evaluate Smyth’s hitting in the National League before any raise.

Jimmy Smyth Brooklyn Jimmy Ross Ebbetts Smyth

Tub Spin Reaches For Comeback Behind Deg Backstop

The catcher known as Tub Spin makes a grand comeback this season, serving as a key Tink backstop alongside the Deg lineup, returning to action with renewed form and defensive presence.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Reward Offer

An old advertisement promises $100 reward for proof that Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh. It touts the remedy as a constitutional treatment working through the blood and mucous surfaces. The notice asks readers to send testimonials to F. J. Cheney of Toledo Ohio for a free sample list.

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