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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1916

Page

6

First Basemen Dominate Talk Of Baseball Field

The article notes major leaguers embrace first base players while scouting for other positions. It cites Merkle Konetchy Miller and others with strong batting records and mentions managers praising Daubert and Robinson. Tennis and girls’ interscholastic play are also touched on as health builders and social topics.

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Star Baseball Players and the Edge of Luck

The article discusses how great players blend talent with luck and mental resilience. It notes that even top stars endure bad streaks, swing adjustments, and plate position changes, yet must press on with daily practice believing breaks will return. It emphasizes consistency amid streaks and the elusive role of luck in baseball.

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Cubs Seek Evers Return as Tinker Urges Reunited Duo

Baseball reports say Joe Tinker desires to bring back his former Cubs partner Johnny Evers. Some think Manager Freddie Stalling s would block a deal, but Tinker remains hopeful to land Evers.

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Billy Sunday Rivalry With Ty Cobb According to Jake Beckley

Umpire and former star Jake Beckley in Kansas City argues Billy Sunday surpassed Ty Cobb in three parts of the game. He recalls Sundays prime speed and throwing ability and notes Sundays bat ary start, religious study and improvement without enough focus on batting.

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Shaw Seeks Speed Match With Johnson in Senators Pitching

Teammates say Shaw has as much speed as Walter Johnson and could become one of the game’s great pitchers if he develops good control.

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Murphy Again to Lead Reinamen in 1916 Circuit

Thomas W. Murphy, the leading money winner of 1916 with a large credit, is poised to lead Reinamen again this season. The article lists his rivals on the grand circuit, notes stakes and track records, and mentions other noted pacers and horses associated with Murphy’s string. It also notes Russian studies of American athletics and a San Francisco visit by An dersson to study by moving pictures.

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