International flavor enters major baseball rosters
The article notes baseball as a national pastime becoming global with players from Mexico, Italy, Cuba, Denmark, and other nations in Major League teams. It highlights Charley Hall aka Carlos Closo of Boston, John Meyers of the White Sox, Armando Marsani of Cincinnati, Olaf Henriksen of Boston, and manager John J. Walsh, predicting speed and talent from a diverse lineup.
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United States
France
Manila
Middle West
Honolulu
Japan
John (Torres) Meyers
Talian
White Sox
Armando Marsani
Cincinnati Redz
Olaf Henriksen
Boston Red Sock
Denmark
John J. Walsh
Stars and Managers Debate Baseball Beliefs and Hopes
Christy Mathewson denies Sunday ball pitching for any team while James McAleer negates reports of giving up pennant chances. Falkenberg urges pitchers to quit smoking. Cincinnati Reds exhibitions falter under Tinker objections as Brooklyn travelers flood hotels. Olaf Henriksen shines replacing Duffy Lewis, equal to Jack Barry in form, as pants purchase tweaks Red Sox gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christy Mathewson
Giants
McBride Sets Remarkable Washington Shortstop Record
Washington Senators shortstop George McBride has set a major league record by appearing in the most games over five seasons with the Senators, never missing more than a few games, and maintaining a high fielding average. His career span includes stints with Pittsburgh and St Louis, with Washington since 1907, serving as field captain after Ganley’s death.
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George ‘ McBrida
Senators
McBride
Washington
Honus Wagner
Pittsburgh
Doolan
Philadelphia
St. Joseph
Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals
Dave Brain
Tinker
Cubs
Egan
Bill Phyle
Kansas City Club
American Association
Ganley
Cantillon
McAleer
Griffith
Boston Red Sox
Old Player Versatility and Shifting Team Roles
The author recalls past baseball eras with smaller squads where pitchers played outfield and catchers covered infield duties when needed. They argue players were more versatile then, suggesting today’s 25-man rosters reduce value as many pitchers are limited to pitching and sit idle several days weekly.
Gettysburg turning point of the Civil War in 1883 account
A lengthy, dramatic recount of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg with names like Meade, Reynolds, Longstreet, and Ewell. It notes Confederate invasion aims, battlefield actions, and the high casualties on both sides, marking the battle as decisive for the war’s direction.
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Gettysburg
Lee
North
George G. Meade
Longstreet
Ewell
A. P. Hill
John F.reynolds
Hancock
D. EB. Sickles
Sykes
Sedgwick
O. O. Howard
Slocum
Reynolds
Abner Doubleday
Seminary Ridge
Meade
Sickles
Peach
Weed
Pickett
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Charley Hall
Red Gox
James McAleer
Falkenberg
Naps
Cincinnati Reds
Bancroft
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
New York
New York Globe
Duffy
Lewis
Red Box
Jake Stahl
Jack ‘Barry
New York Giants
George McBride
Gettsburg
Twenty-eighth Infantry
Virginia
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