Colver's figures on Northwestern League
Seattle's Brick Eldred leads the Northwestern League bats with over .400 in six games. Eddie Johnson chips away at the pace set by Steuthor and Hilyard as the week shifts, while Johnny Wall posts 12 hits in 24 at bats. Coltrin shines in sac hits and a .267 average, with Bigbee and Mensor among top sluggers as Spokane's Webb keeps a perfect mound mark.
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Seattle
Eldred
Salt Lake
Eddie Johnson
Steuther
Hil Yard
Johnson
Murphy
Bigvee
Eddie Mensure
Johnny Wall
Bigbee
Mensor
Coltrin
Montana
Webb
Spokane
Evans
Acosta
Vancouver
Bill Hose
SleCanity
DMN Rune
McGraw
Melvor
Hoffman
Butte
Te 'Tacoma
Si Bohne
Ema
Tacoma
Hirinker Vancouver
Fitaaiiinons
Kane
Tol Neon
Seward
Great Falls
Van
Kippert
Butte i
Bankhead
Altman
Meikle
Haworth
Great
McGinnis
Bohn Harper
Levin
Fries
Gista Reuther
Ton
Sheely
Hamilton
Leard
Brown
Grover
Pappa
Roberts
Hillyard
Calvo
Hormanne
Bohne
Coitrin
Reuther
Fivisimmons
Brinker
McGinhis
Gislason
Murray
Bennett
Rer Hillyard
Teoberts Leard
Harper
Ohm
Meinnis
Bee
Shawn
Carman
Morse
Heel
Raymond
Wut
Stokke
Smith
Grover and Healey
Firesimmon
Cadman
Schmutz
Leonard
Sutherlad
Tacom
Eastley
Seatle
McGinnity
Noble
Hovey
Clark
Great Palle
Shader
Spo-Tacoma
Telford
Hendrix
Butta
Kalllo
Harstad
Leiter
Spokane-Butte
Hood
Pink Butte
Browning
Bonner
Russell
Rose
Substitution Tricks in Baseball Show Limits of Pinch Hitting
Washington D C June 17 The fallacy of using a pinch hitter to win a game has been shown to fail many times A pitcher who replaces the batter to gain the advantage often loses the game A St Louis Browns manager recalls a pitcher who pretended injury to exit a game and avoid more hits The incident led to rule changes to curb unsportsmanlike tactics and avoid delaying play Also cited are Russia petrol figures predicting a gain of 2 000 000 barrels in a year
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Washington, D. C
Miho
Ted Sullivan
Anutinee
St. Veils
St Louis Browns
Tiis
Browns
St. Louis
Builders of
America
Hame
Russia
Sisler
Shorten
Albert
Felding
Pratt
Shotton
Jones
Alanson
Character Study of Boss Fielder Jones
A St Louis fielding profile of Alanson Barbed Wire Jones, known as Old Persimmons, detailing his influence on the Browns. The piece notes Jones’s inscrutable temper, meticulous preparation, and the players’ faith in him. It describes his routines, habits, and minimal dissipation, plus his impact on game planning and reporter behavior.
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Jones
Persimmons
Becaus
Lke Jones
Bressahan
hareSany
Jon
Chips From The Clays By Peter P. Carney
Preston town builds a new gun club as Blytheville Arkansas sends six shooters to a Southern handicap. Indianapolis bullet list notes eight legs held by Tei Coombs as the Edmonson trophy shoot results. Missouri state tournament ends with Rudat 100 targets, tied shoot-off, Frank Rudat and Harry Philson at 98 for Nebraska title. Louis leads trap leagues despite baseball rumors. San Rafael Elks start a trapshooting club, fifth on the Pacific slope. Newark Gun club rises from Taylor Chamberlain to Newark Gun club. Rubber demand in Germany and scarcity cited as the garter question grows, with knee and calf clutching seen everywhere.
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Peter P. Carney
Preston
Town
Blythesville
Ark
Memphis
Tei
Missouri
Frank
Rudat
Harry Philson
Ted
Nebraska
Louis
Mound City
San Rafael Elks
Elks
Pacific Slope
Gotch's Side of Stecher Wrestling Dispute
Frank Gotch airs his side in Cincinnati detailing payment disputes with Stecher over a potential title match. He recalls agreeing to a July bout after Cutler, notes promoter Gene Melody, and criticizes Stecher for dictating terms. Gotch seeks 60 percent of gate and accuses Stecher of avoiding fair terms.
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the Enquirer
Stecher
Frank
Ovel Cutler
Omaha
Gene Melody
Gotch
Cincinnati
Jortermanck
Goteh
Tom Jones
Frank Gotch
George Hackenschmidt
Hackensehmidt
Yusif "Mahmont
Oreh
Mahmont
Zsazko
Zbyszko
Jack Johnson
Tommy Burns
Burns
England
France
Ireland
Australia
Johnson
George
Hackenschmidt
Glack
Willard
Frank Gotel
Joe Stecher
Ali Steds
Ain
Racing in New York Now in Full Swing
June 17 report discusses racing in New York with emphasis on purses, new recruits, and the sport's growth among small and wealthy bettors. It notes issues like the soughing epidemic affecting older horses and references Friar Rock and August Belmont in context of the all aged division and upcoming stakes.
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New Torre New Y
Thor
Elf
August Belmont
Jockey Clubs
Friar, Rock, Strombott
Friar Rock
Eshurhan
Nybine
Friar Rook
Life saving suit for aeronauts proposed by American inventor
An American inventor proposes a life saving suit for aviators featuring a cushioned cap and back and front body pads, communication tubes to the mouth, side leg pads with yield, and spring supported shoes below the waist to aid in falling safely.
Back On The Job Chappie Chapman Returns From Injury
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times notes Hay Chapman, one of baseball’s best and premier National League infielders, is back to work after a month recovering from injury. The piece mentions struggles and hopes for pitchers to secure a pennant as Robby Dowson cites Dodgers prospects and the value of a strong rotation.
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Hay Chapman
Bill Mickeehans
Chapman
Newark Feds
Seit Ray
Sam Shanti
Ray
Chappie
Pittsburs Gazette Times
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Stecher Wrangle
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Mike Bell
Zell
Robby
Dodgers
Nike
George Burns
Giants
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