Barry and Fletcher Shine in Early Baseball Field Battle
In 1908 1911 era shifts two star shortstops Jack Barry and Arthur Fletcher leave old lineups for new teams Connie Mack and John McGraw reshape rosters with a rising contest for the pennant. Barry proves his value with Holy Cross background and key late season plays while Fletcher struggles early before settling into lineup duty.
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Barry and Fletcher Averages in Giants Discussion
The article discusses Barry and Fletcher, two Giants players. Barry, 26, from Meriden Connecticut, started at Holy Cross and joined the Athletics in 1908, batting .2693. Fletcher, 25, from Edwardsville Illinois, played in Dallas Texas league before joining the Giants in 1908, batting .294.
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Lexington High Prepares After Weekend Setback
Lexington High School fears no defeat as players return to the field for a hard practice session led by coach John L. Leary. The team will face Cambridge High and Latin this Friday in Cambridge, with the second eleven to scrimmage the first and focus on tackling and line work to improve after last week's opening loss.
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Cobb Maintains Lead In Batting Race As Jackson Stumbles
In a tight week the trio of Cobb Jackson and Speaker vie for elite status with Cobb gaining two points while Jackson falls one. Gilhooley joins the 300 club for the Yankees and Pratt gives way to Shotten of the Browns. Daubert tops the National league, four American leaguers reach 100 runs, and Carey and Leach may reach 100 in the N L.
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Petts Vogel Co German Restaurant Ad
Boston advertisement for a German restaurant offering domestic and imported beers. Locale at 448 Washington Street. Includes name Petts Vogel Co and contact details.
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Newark Wins Championship in League Finale
The Newark team clinched the International League pennant by beating Jersey City 6 to 4 in a season finale. Rochester had surged earlier but dropped both games in a doubleheader to Toronto as Newark secured the title. The Providence Baltimore doubleheader was canceled due to rain.
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Andover Plans Swimming Team Under New Instructor
Alexander Sutherland, appointed at Phillips Andover Academy, leads efforts to form a strong swimming program with 50 students trying out. Authorities consider making swimming a compulsory course, requiring physician clearance for those not certified. Sutherland, a Brookline native, ranked as a top short distance swimmer with the Brownies at L Street baths.
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Cross Country Work at Harvard Begins
With college opening at Harvard the cross country team starts practice at 3 pm. Coach Shrubb leads the Crimson with five veterans from last year aiming for victory over Yale. Veterans include Boyd captain Blackman Carter de Gozzoldi MacLaure. Freshman material promises depth for the university squad.
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Connelly Breaks Leg as Braves Win Doubleheader
St Louis was swept by Boston in a two game set where Jack Quinn and George Tyler led a 2 0 and 8 1 victory. Joe Connelly suffered a fracture above the ankle sliding into second base in the first game and was carried off the field.
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Braves Top Cardinals As Mann Breaks With A Triple
In a baseball doubleheader, Leslie Mann replaces Connelly and hits a decisive triple in the first game, driving in two runs as the Braves win. Joe suffers a broken shin, treated with splints and sent to the hotel. Quinn and Perritt duel in a pitching battle with Perritt holding the Braves to five hits. The second game features Tyler pitching for the Braves in a rout, Niehaus opposing, with Bris Lord and Hap Myers contributing key plays as Beck, Sweeney, and Mann drive the offense.
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Shifts Shine in Better Form for Cincinnati and Giants
Ames impresses with improved pitching for Cincinnati, surpassing his prior Giants performances, while Fromme delivers stronger outings for the Giants than he did for the Reds.
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