Chesbro and the Famous Spit Ball Discovery
Baseball legend Chesbro mastered the spit ball, a pitch allegedly discovered by Jimmy Stricklett in New Orleans and developed by Chesbro. The article cites Clark Griffith praising the move as pivotal yet risky, with Chesbro using it to overwhelm Cleveland hitters early in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Griffith
Grifach
Jack Chesbro
Jack Chesbros
Jimmy Stricklett
New Orleans
Stricklett
Detroit
American ‘Association
Cheshio
New York
Strickiett
Chesbro
Officer Dares Bob Fitzsimmons in Veiled Public Altercation
In Terre Haute Indiana on February 18 a large crowd gathered at a saloon to watch boxer Bob Fitzsimmons rough up a lenient man. Humane Officer Bradbury ordered a stop. Fitzsimmons confronted him and, after a brief clash, the officer left. Fitzsimmons was later discharged after a provoke charge was filed but not pursued.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Bob Fitzsimmons
Bradbury
Fitzsimmons
Itzsimmons
Stangland Withdrawn from Athletics at Columbia
Robert Stangland, captain of last season's Columbia football team and a member of the Varsity track squad, has been definitively withdrawn from all athletic engagements by his physician. He suffers from an enlarged heart, and further exercise could worsen his condition. Stangland, who competed for the New York Athletic Club in the St Louis Olympic Games last summer, was listed to run in the Columbia Cornell relay at Buffalo on February 26.
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Chesbro
Cleveland
Lajate
Hey
Munroe
Teddy
Munmy
Jeffries
Fang
Jeff
Monroe
Boston
Elot
Harvard Cotlege
Ellot
France
Philadelphia
Parr Confesses Killing Healy in Richland County
Columbia February 18 Parr who was under death sentence for the murder of 5 year old Clarence Shealy confessed to Rev Vernon J Anson that whisky led to the crime. He said he struck the boy with a carpenter's square on a river bank after the boy offered a drink, then killed him.
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Columbia
Mation Parr
Clarence Shealy
Vernon J Anson
Parr
Clarence Sheol
Richland County
John L Sullivan Reflects On Bat Masterson And Boxing Life
In this reminiscence by John L Sullivan the boxer recalls Bat Masterson and other figures from the era, recounting disputed fights, gunplay, and windfalls of fame. He situates boxing against football, politics, and public spectacle while defending his own career and views on sport.
Feature Won by Phil Finch at Crescent City Oakland Handicap
Phil Finch driven by Dominick led from the mile and a quarter Oakland Handicap at Crescent City. He held off Stonewall and others as Lady Ray and Ram's Horn won earlier and later races showed Finch stable dominance. The day featured Mullin, Belle of Milford, and track incidents with no injuries reported.
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Oreans
Crescent Jockey Clubs
Say
Finch
Cantein
Slewly
Stonewill
Tim Rave
Ram's Horn
Patl Finchs
Charlie Thompson
Phillips
Cursie
Hicks
Spencerian
Milford
Armur
Neithi
Lee Weether
Baird
Lady Ray
Onslung
Lady Gelar
Decintyre
Hocu
W Robbins
Lsperance
Louise Stupp
Bride
Jelita
Lineal
Hennessey
Frank Roewel
Freeman
Rachael Ward
W Shade
Anton
Merry Acrobat
Redman
Terns Red
el Rice
Bell Indian
J Meintyre
Muss Gomez
Caub Gehan
Casrlie Thompson
Datesman
Brunswick
Phil Finch
Dominick
Stonewall
Iemiling
Brookisn
Armaster
Raimand
Revelle
Dixie Lug
TIFT
Zuriongs Rania
Crimmans
Invincibie
W Robbina
Right Royal
Hennegey
Iota
Ka Tine
Murmur
Crescent City
Leotard
Vic Gelgier
Old Hal
Lionel
Oteega
Lady Mercury
St. Blues
Queen Ross
Yorkshire
Opinion
Paul Revere
Mussulman
Hadrian
Money
Miss Sharp
Samada
Myzimiden
Chaurcer Olcott
Ring Grasa
Joo
Mamie Foster
Young Lighter
Syntax
Jim
teGinnie
Darius
Careless
Ram'e Horn
Huzzah
Curate
Judge Himes
Au'Revoir
Indoor tennis tourney in Seventh Regiment Armory play continued
In New York on February 18 the national indoor tennis championship resumed. T R Pell lost to E B Dewhurst of the University of Pennsylvania and Huntington Valley, while Homans beat Harry Young of Atlantic City. W le Cameron Grant defeated H F Allen, who won the first set, in an unfinished match. Grant and Dewhurst won the doubles against Harvard pair Leonard and Prentie in two sets to one. Jockey Werick died from injuries after a fall at Bot Springs. Edward Wennick, age unknown, perished after falling with Colonel Simpson. his body was sent to Sheepshead Bay with his father. Boyd Sues Interest Adairsville Ga special M Boyd of J M Veach Company sold his interest to G A and HM Veach. business to continue as before in New Mexico.
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John L. Sullivan
Teddy
Bat Masterson
Hot Springs
United States
New York City
Wall of Fame
Bat”—buffalohiier
Batka
Pat Sheedy
Cairo
Frain
Masterson
Leadville
Colorado
Paddy Ryan Fremortal
New Englands
John L
Civil Service
New York
Boston
Portland Street
Amile
Doj
Canada
Armory
Seventh Regiment
Lparts
T R Pell
E B Dewhurst
University of Pennsylvania
Huntington Valley Contry Club
Homans
Princeton
Harry Young
Atlantic City
W. le Cameron Grant
H F Allen
Allen
Dewhurst
Harvard
Leonard
Prentie
Werick
Bot Springs Ark
Edward Wennick
Colonel Simpson
Yach
Sheepshead Bay
Boyd
Adairsville
J Mf Veach Company
New Mexico
JM. eVach Company
Record crowd at New Orleans track draws Derby notes
A huge audience packed the New Orleans Jockey Club City Park track for afternoon races led by Dr Leggo in the Ascot Derby. The program included six races with favorites and long shots, detailing winners such as Dr Leggo on Brooks turf and multiple entries like Bus Beach and Pasadena, with notable performances from Chief Archibald and Garnish in related events.
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New Orleans
Jockey Clubs
New City Park
Archibald
Austin
Nicol
Stegnd
McClure
Gannon
la Gloria
Lary Toraycan
Gary
Jurist Rae
VicLaughlin
Wan
Bessa
Fay
Padre
H Anderson
Jean Gravier
Norman Holt
Budembry Cincinnati
Enquirer
June Collins
Ana Raba
Steburgrut
RACDB
Ben Morant
Romiane
Wetherfields
Newman
Mise Gould
Flamboyant
Boomerack
Jewelrar
Los Amiles
Cebruary
Ascot
Dr Leggo
Bonner
Bus Beach
Pasadena
Oxland Tan
McLaughlin
Ike
Brooks Course
Padua
Dugan
Ourgtest
W Dairy
Tod
Sinner Simon
I. Jury Soto
Thie Dime
Novis
Lookawey Carlisle
Slong Mall
Culihum
Sporteman
McDaniel
EM Brattain
Dodan Gerson
Lurine
Mcgregor
King Dnorpe
Bourth Rgcl
Brooks Couse
Dr Legge
Pasaueng
Oxford
Pullers
Kehltin
Skegtic Hig Beach
McLaurh
Vipth Racu
Martin Maz
Kun
Briar Thorpe
Herbert
M. A. Powell
J_ Key
Bugaboo
J Booker
Cinelistus wWammon
Freesias
Ripper
Sheff Beller
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Lanky
Bob
Lion
Bluecoat
Iparr
Penne
Catareh
Wong & Wacracroring CO
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Aswers
Tree Medical
Manley
Teady
Jack Munroe Tetlev
John Sullivan
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Joan Marrlegey
Morrissey
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Jordan
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Prince of
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Signal
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Gallant Lady
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Menor
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