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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1907
Page
3
The article surveys court tennis origins in Europe and compares it to lawn tennis, noting indoor growth and royal bans on idle games. It also spotlights baseball’s evolution and the decline of mechanical plays, praising throwing accuracy and recalling famed players and teams from past eras.
The Atlanta club released catcher O Leary and the Indianapolis club released outfielder Sandy Murray. Memphis of the Southern league released pitcher Loucks while Evansville signed pitcher Charles Jaeger from Peoria. Henry Peitz signed with Louisville. Holyoke released outfielder Thomas Devine. Ambrose Puttman signed with Louisville after holding out. Brooklyn traded catcher Jerry Hurley to Toronto and pitcher J W Whiting to Jersey City. Newark bought pitcher Mal Eason from Brooklyn for 2000. Danville signed second baseman Elmer Brown from the New York league. Terre Haute signed outfielder Kearney from Normal Park Ill to replace Donovan of Cleveland.
The squeeze play is a minor part of the modern game where the batter signals a runner to come home on a specific pitch. The pitcher can thwart it by shying the ball, but better approach is to alert the runner while the batter selects a bunt or hit and run.
The article recounts the lowdown on the National and American leagues since 1876. It highlights Chicago and Boston as charter, enduring members with multiple pennants and notes on pennant wins, last-place finishes, and the evolving list of member cities across both leagues. It also points out cities that never won pennants and those finishing last in both leagues.
The cricket pads Bresnahan wore while catching were sourced from Roger’s former residence in Ireland, indicating an unusual origin for equipment.
Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack relies on left handed pitcher Eddie Plank to deliver the 1907 American League pennant. Plank’s durability and form carried him through last season though injuries and absences tested the club.
Orindorf of Boston is the league’s only left handed batting catcher. The Brooklyns are praised as the top training trip team. Bob Clark named Brooklyn player scout. Eddie Phelps catching for Pittsburg and playing well. Cuppy, former NL star, now in Elkhart business. McGraw condemns Patsy Donovan’s Brooklyn squad. Umpire Rigler progressing. no major trouble. Chance vows no more California voting. Chicago as home year round. Donlin appears at first base for Jimmy Calahan in Chicago. McGinnity mourns a misplay by his team. Dahlen unfazed. Alperman of Superbas thriving at being hit by pitches and blocking runners. Herrmann denies Minahan transfer back to Toledo. Minahan remains with the Reds.
New York supporters back Christy Mathewson and the Giants over the Chicago Cubs for the National League title. They point to Mathewson's return to form and a strong Giants pitching staff led by McGinnity Ames Wiltse Ferguson and Taylor as key factors in a potential world championship bid.
Baseball field observations note two hitting styles. Willie Keeler and many good hitters use a short swing from a mid bat near the plate. Frank Isbell, a top hitter, stands far back gripping the end and uses a long, chopping swing.
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