Pete Herman Regains Sight Amid Comeback Dreams
Pete Herman, blinded in the 1917 ring injury, relearns seeing with aid from Dr. Rosenthal and St. Rita. He credits renewed vision to medical care and his wife, plans a managerial career to train young fighters, and hopes to win the bantam title again for New Orleans.
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Baseball Bat Weights and Double Headers Rules
There are no limits on bat weight. players may choose. Ruth uses a much heavier bat than most, about 60 ounces, while Cobb and Speaker use about 37 ounces. In a double header the first game is the regularly scheduled one. an improper batsman is called out and removed if detected before the next pitch. If a catcher interferes on a steal attempt, the play is ruled as interference and the batter is awarded the appropriate call.
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Baseball scores and highlights from a busy day
The Giants lost to the Cubs six to one as Vic Alderridge yielded three hits. Snyder homered in the eighth. Pirates beat Dodgers seven to three as six runs came in the sixth. Indians routed Red Sox sixteen to four. Conolly cleared the bases with a ninth inning homer. Reds took five to one from the Braves after Donahue’s strong opening stretch. Senators defeated the Cobb entry five to one behind Walter Johnson. Phillies edged Cardinals twelve innings seven to six on Bottomley’s triple and Myers’ sac fly. White Sox beat Yankees four to one for their first East victory. Browns and Athletics played five to four with four double plays in a low offense clash.
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Vardon Wins United States Open 1900 on Wheaton Course
The record shows Harry Vardon captured the 1900 United States Open with a 313 total on the Wheaton course, two strokes ahead of J. H. Taylor who finished at 315. After a foursome, golf etiquette requires waiting to drive until all players ahead are safely out of range, even if their first shots appear out of range.
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American Association Scores and Weather Report
St Paul defeated Columbus 6 to 8 and Milwaukee triumphed 4 to 8 while rain affected play as National League action noted.
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Want to Be a Star Shortstop Yes Listen to What Scott Says
A vintage coaching piece advises young infielders to always play the ball, stay ahead of the play, and protect the arm. It stresses positioning, shift with pitch style, and avoiding injury by timing throws to base runners. It urges fair play, recovery after misplays, and heads up baseball using the brain as a tool.
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Veterans Say Hitting Rise Largely Due to Weaker Pitching
Talk with old-time players and Ty Cobb about baseball hitting trends. They contend batsmen of today hit farther not by superior skill but because fewer clubs feature four or more elite pitchers. The shift favors slugging when star starters are scarce and the livelier ball aids power at the plate.
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Shocker the brainy ace of St. Louis Browns pulls a bone
June 7 report describes Ur ban Shocker as a top AL pitcher known for control and brains. In a Washington game he attempted a stunt at first base causing a runner to reach third, joking that he pulled a bone though the Browns won in 10 innings.
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Freshman Pitcher Towne Throws No Hitter at Middlebury
Frank Towne of Middlebury College, a freshman, pitched a no hit game against St. Lawrence University in a 6-0 victory. He retired the visitors in order all innings, with three assists. The feat comes as freshmen are barred from varsity play next fall. Towne, from Fair Haven, Vermont, had a local pitching reputation prior to college.
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End of Game Clip Sides With Pitching Style Debate
A debate arose after the game over why no team could advance during late play. Officials cited the abolition of freak pitching as reducing the effectiveness of many throwers who relied on that style.
Hoax Report From Philadelphia St. Louis Tale
A brief item notes a hoax circulating yesterday involving Snyder and Mellier with mentions of Philadelphia and St. Louis. The fragmentary report gives few details beyond the names and cities connected to the hoax.
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1913 Game Logs Philadelphia Nine Twelve Inning Rally
A fragmented note recalls a 1913 baseball game where Philadelphia faces Detroit in a tense twelve inning battle. The fragment hints at a scoring sequence late in extra innings and a rightward hit to drive runs.
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Advice From Friends Ver Detrimental In Golf Guidance
Prominent golfers often receive well meant but harmful advice from friends. The text warns that such guidance can worsen play and misdirect, noting the risk of incorrect fixes while a player toils with off par scores. It emphasizes self reliance and evaluating outside counsel carefully.
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