Superstitions of Baseball Greats Highlight Batting Rituals
A Brooklyn item surveys famed players and their quirks from tossing a high ball in Nap Rucker’s warmups to Ty Cobb swinging three times before the plate. It notes habits of Nap Lajoie drawing a dirt line, Honus Wagner greeting acquaintances, and others who believe rituals tame luck and aid performance.
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Brooklyn
Dec
Bill Donovan
Detroit
Bill
Nap Rucker
Nap
Chief Bender
Athletics
Ira Thomas
Thomas
Jake Daubert
Ty Cobb
Nap Lajoie
Barney Petty
Rube Oldring
Honus Wagner
Russell Ford
Yankees
Coombs
Cubs Come Out With Roast on Lith Co
The Cubs indoor baseball team met the lith Co at the armory after practice a postman report says. The lith Co felt Cubs were too speedy and refused to play, saying they had to play basketball. The Cubs taunt Lith Co as yellow and crabs.
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Cubs
Wells
Whaen
Butler
Murphy
Graham
Horkheimer
Hurley
Beck
Nolan
Egan
Armory
Lith Co
Atlas Cabaret Concerts Shine In Big League Entertainment
The Atlas Cabaret hosts evening concert events delivering high energy performances with prominent acts and festive atmosphere. Patrons enjoy a lineup of seasoned entertainers in a classic venue setting.
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Atlas
Palzer Knocks Out Kaufman In Fiery New York Clash
Iowa farmer Al Palzer defeats Al Kaufman in the fifth round at National Sporting Club New York in a thrilling heavyweight bout. Both men traded knockdowns early as Palzer’s punch dropped Kaufman, who recovered and fought on, though dazed.
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al Palser
Tom O'Rourke
al Kaufman
National Sporting Club
New York
O’rourke
Sharkey
Jeffries
Cony Island
Palzer
Tigers
Kaufman
Patsy Haley
Billy Roche
Roche
California
Trade talk and manager matters swirl in early 1900s baseball and boxing
The piece reports a proposed Hi Ladd for Burke trade centering on New Haven, with McCann skeptical but ready to keep Ladd in Bridgeport. It notes New Britain owner Murphy pursuing a forged Coombs claim, Worcester’s strong showing, Cameron’s bold managerial stance, and a Worcester move to transfer play. Boxing updates cover Young Cohen and Young Bosse set for Terry Lee’s show and local boxing prospects.
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Wagner
Ladd
Sailor Burke
New Haven
Joe Miller
McCann
Jerry Connell
Bridgeport
Burke
Jim Murphy
New Britain
San Francisco
Coombs
Jack Coombs
Philadelphia Athletics
Murphy
Frisco
Pacific Coast
Young Cohen
Young Bosse
Terry Lee
Cohen
Biz Mackay
Bosse
al Ketchell
Willie Beecher
New York
Blackburne Granted Fresh Chance With White Sox
Chicago December 23 Russell Blackburne Providence shortstop once in Chicago now with the White Sox has been given another chance to prove major league caliber. Manager Callahan reports Blackburne’s knee injury nearly healed and no intention to sell him. The club also signed William Genest the last outfielder acquired from the Connecticut League.
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Chicago
Russell Blackborne
Providence
Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Cal Bre
Blackburne
Callahan
Calahan
Wiliam Genest
Bill Luby to Go South With Giants
Bill Luby the heavy hitting minor league outfielder will join the Giants and accompany the early birds that leave here for Marlin in February. He stands 6 feet 112 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds. A former pitcher, he now plays the outfield and has appeared for Meriden Springfield and Northampton in the Connecticut League, with a 1910 Northampton managerial stint.
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Bill Luby
Giants
Marlin
Luby
Meriden
Springfield
Northampton
Haverhill
New England
John M. Ward
Mike Donlin
Boston
McGraw
Hogan to be tutored by Corbett and Ryan in road to Wolgast
One Round Hogan will study under James Corbett and Tommy Ryan for weeks to learn boxing craft then travel to Syracuse for further coaching. He eyes Wolgast title and may clash with Knockout Brown and Owen Moran in upcoming bouts as speed and cleverness duel.
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Hogan
James Corbett
Tommy Ryan
Nelson
Steve
Corbett
Owen Moran
Boxing Notes From New York to Charleston Boxing Scene
Boxing gossip from Chicago to New York and Charleston outlines plans and denials. Jack Curley refutes a Flynn Johnson heavyweight title match claim while Packey McFarland recovers and notes no split with Emil Thiery. Charley Goldman travels to Charleston to fight Jeff Gaffney, with a potential move to Johnny Coulon. George Brown eyes a 14 round bout with Jack Dillon in South Bend. Freddie Welsh set to face the Rivers Conley winner in Vernon then Tallinn. Abe Attell faces renewed risk as smoldering prophesy circulates.
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Jack Curley
Chicago
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
Flynn
Johnson
Curley
Charley Goldman
Brooklyn
Charleston
S. c
Jack Dougherty
Jeff Gaffney
New York
Charleston A. C
Goldman
Gafffley
Johnny Coulon
George
Brown
Fritz Holland
California
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
South Bend
Ind
Dillon
Griffith denies trade talk with Ainsmith for Knight
Washington reports quote Clark Griffith denying any deal with the New York club to trade catcher Ainsmith for infielder Knight. He says he has not spoken to Wolverton or anyone at New York about such a trade and would not enter trades, insisting his catching staff remains intact.
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Washington
New York
Ainsmith
Knight Clark Griffith
Wolverton
Griffith
Match Scheduled at National Sporting Club for Jones Rivalry
Champion agrees to meet Knock out Brown in a ten round bout at National Sporting Club on January 18 with Brown weighing 133 pounds. In New York efforts today to match Owen Moran, British lightweight, and Matty Bald win, while Moran returns to seek a rematch with Wolgast once he can fight.
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Brown
National Sporting Club
New York
Owen Moran
Matty Baldwin
Boston
Moran
Wolgast
Cleveland to Build Youthful Cleveland Club Next Season
Cleveland in December notes a shift to younger players as manager Harry Davis plans a youthful roster. Of 35 players, only five are over 26, with veterans like Elberfeld and Lajoie giving way to a large pool of under twenty-three year olds, pleasing President Somers.
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Cleveland
Elberfeld
Biberfeld
Bilberfeld
Harry Davis
Gregg
Kaler
Krapp
Mitchell
Demmitt
Steen
Blanding
James
Blair
Ene
Swindell
Hag
Ka‘er
Lajoie
Turner
Ball
Birmingham
Graney
Joe
Paddy Livingstone
Paddy
Somers
Spanish War Veterans To Meet This Evening
At the armory tonight N W Bishop Camp No 3 United Spanish War Veterans will hold a special meeting to replace the postponed Christmas Night session. All members are urged to attend for a brief business period followed by a sec session with entertaining features.
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N. W. Bishop Camp
United Spanish War Veterans
Home Run Baker Buys 4300 Farm
J. Franklin Baker the world series star bought a 70 acre farm near the Maryland line in Dover Delaware for 4300 dollars from Emma Tarburton. He lives near Trappe Maryland and already has a 20 acre Maryland farm. both states claim him as the home run maker. Baker is known for thrift and farming skill as well as baseball.
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J. Franklin Baker
Dover
Del
Emma Tarburton
Marylan Line
Giants
Trappe
Delaware
Maryland
Athletics
Baker
Hayseed
Johnny Baker
Bakers
Outiders to Attend Boxing Show at Eagles Hall
Matchmaker Billy Hogan of the Liberty A. C. announces Frank Braithwaite will MC the New Year’s al-star boxing carnival at Eagles hall. Amby McGarry of New York is referee and Johnny Hayes, the marathon runner, is timekeeper. ringside seats are selling in South Norwalk, New Haven and Waterbury for an eight round Stone of New Haven versus Nel of New York bout.
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Billy Hogan
Liberty A. C
Frank Braithwaite
Eagles’ ‘Hall
Amby McGarry
New York
Johnny Hayes
South Norwalk
New Haven
Waterbury
Dick” Stone
That City
Dick” Nel
Stone
Shape and Friends Lead to New York Tent for Bout
Report notes shape and friends heading to New York tent with Young Bouse and Ea fit for ring today. They plan light tea this morning, then the main bout is billed as a Tale of Rownde. Suertone says he is in great condition for the match.
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Shape
New York
Young Bouse
Od Suertone
Rownde
Tae
Charities Department Final Meeting Plans Budget
At the final meeting of the Charities department the team discussed year end figures and a projected appropriation. Officials noted about $2400 would be needed for the coming year to cover total expenditures and sustain ongoing relief efforts.
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Temna Charities
Tearda
Mayor Names Oyster Grounds Committee
Mayor Wilson announces the Oyster Grounds Committee seating Alfred Comnor Dave and Arthur Jelliffe, replacing the prior appointee Mr Jeuiffe who succeeds a Washington I Porter of Newfield Avenue.
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Oyster Grounds
Wilson
Alfred , Comnor
Dave
Arthur Jelliffe
Jeuiffe
Washington I Porter
Newfield Avenue
Watson Guard Whist Night At Armory Charity Event
The Company K Waters Veterans’ Association hosts a whist party tonight at the armory to raise funds. Prominent attendees and handsome prizes are planned to attract a large crowd. Emma Langman reportedly vowed to rise from bed only if conditions change. her story underscores the event’s somber backdrop.
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Watson
K Waters Veterans’ Assoctiation
Armory
Emma Langman
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