Hap Felch: Milwaukee Sandlot Star Becomes One of Baseball’s Deadliest Hitters
Hap Felch the Milwaukee recruit who joined the Brewers in 1913 rose to fame as a power hitter. Sold for 12000 to Comiskey’s Chicago White Sox after a prolific Ameri can association season, Felch earned a feared reputation for fences and long balls. His rise began in Milwaukee and state leagues where he learned the art on sand lots before moving to higher levels.
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NOTLS of the DIAMOND Manager Herzog and Reds
Notable notes report Manager Herzog will continue to run the Cincinnati Reds as he sees fit. Rumors place Bill Dahlen as new manager of the reorganized Jersey City club. Fred Clarke trains Pirates batters against lefties. Ray Perryman rises with the Browns after a spring with the Giants. Outfielder Jimmy Johnston returns to the Pacific coast where he gained fame as a base stealer.
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Golf and Baseball Clash Over Player Doldrums
Some major league managers ban golf during the season claiming it hurts hitting, while stars like Ty Cobb and Christy Mathewson play golf in off hours. Cobb and Zimmerman rib a strong golf fitness view, with Chief Bender noted as the best golfer in the American League before his federal service.
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Huggins Bests Trade, Rows Through Baseball Echoes
Miller Huggins of the St. Louis Cardinals profited from a controversial deal a year earlier trading five players for three. Critics argued over fairness, while the Cardinals built a pennant bid in 1914. Huggins jokes about trades and calls himself a clever promoter in baseball lore. Joe Tinker grows into oil promoter as Louisiana venture head. Dick Kinsella’s Springfield contract floats at $90 monthly. Billy Sullivan joins White Sox with Minneapolis contract as pitching coach.
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Slim” Sallee
Snyder
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Lee Magee
Springfield
Value of a bunt lies in subsequent hits says Browns manager
Manager Rickey of the Browns argues the value of bunting is not just advancing a runner. He says players often swing early when told to bunt, but the real gain comes after a successful bunt as infielders shift and the next hitter can deliver a base hit.
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Youngest Major League Manager Ennis Oakes Startles Baseball
Ennis T. Oakes born Homer Illinois December 17 1887 is likely the youngest man to manage a major league club. He began with Cedar Rapids in the II S league at nineteen, moved to Los Angeles in the Pacific Coast league, then Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, and finally joined the Federal League as manager. He is 5 feet 10 inches, 165 pounds, bats left throws right.
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Streak of Lightning Maranville dazzles in Braves rally
Rabbit Maranville, Boston Braves shortstop, is the spark of the team with unusual speed and a remarkable catching style. Johnny Evers and George Stallings praise his ground coverage and power at bat, proving size is no bar to greatness. The piece highlights his uncanny fly catch, rapid throw, and hit producing ability.
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Boston
Baseball Notes on Trades and Talks Across Leagues
Branch Rickey and Bill Donovan reportedly negotiating exchanges of players. Louisville seeks a second baseman to replace McLarry. Cubs president Thomas promises a banner year. Rebel Oakes of the Pirates claims another Chief Bender in Clinton Rogge. Pirates release Michigan recruit George Sisler to Seattle. Montreal trades Frank Kippert to Seattle for Fullerton. Heinie Wagner shows a stronger arm but questions remain about his return.
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Confession praises Cardui as remedy for female ailments
Mrs Eula Mae Reid of Hines Alabama testifies Cardui, a women’s tonic, eased her severe symptoms including coughing, fatigue, and constant spit up after medical neglect. She urges others with similar issues to seek treatment and references a 64 page home treatment booklet.
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