Nick Altrock the clown of baseball in vivid portrait
A portrait of Nick Altrock as the court jester of baseball, blending slapstick routines with genuine skill. The piece recalls his rise with the 1906 White Sox and his enduring appeal with the Nationals, noting managers and fans craving his theatrics and applause on and off the field.
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Nick Altrock
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Ed Walsh
Jess Tannenhill
Doc” White
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Windy City
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New York
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The Allure of Baseball and Its Crowds Across Eras
A nostalgic meditation on baseball’s draw from spring to October. It notes stars like Ruth and Cobb, the magnetism of rivalries, and how fans flood parks for pennant races, celebrating the sport’s enduring appeal to Americans.
Fight Stopped When M Vey True to Form
Philadelphia reports a boxing bout between Harry Wills of New Orleans and Sam McVoy of California halted in the fifth round by the referee for alleged stalling. Wills appeared the winner through the early rounds with clearer dominance.
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Philadelphia
Harry Wills
New Orlegos
Sam McVoy
California
Wills
Sport of Kings Is Thriving In Canada
San Francisco observer Bil Kyne reports Canada leads the United States in horse racing growth. He notes record purses with selling races ranging from 81,500 to 2,000 and a major stake race daily. He recalls Man o’ War and the Riddle colt, praising Canada’s crowds and competition.
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Canada
United States
Bil Kyne
San Francisco
Babe Ruth to Play Ten Games in Cuba
Babe Ruth, star slugger of the New York Yankees, has signed to take part in a ten game series in Havana Cuba starting in October. The games will be played over a two week span as reported in local dispatches.
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Cuba
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Ruth
Walter Mails Laying For Former Friends
Walter Mails heads east from Sacramento to join the Cleveland club in hopes of winning the majors. He expresses optimism about beating former friends and zing for a Brooklyn game in the near future.
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Walter Malla
Sacramento
Cleveland
Walter Matis Emerges as Noted Coast League Hater
Fragmentary copy shows Walter Matis of Indiana perceived as a controversial figure in the Coast league. The text is garbled but hints at industry chatter and reputation concerns around his persona and activities. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
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Walter Matis
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Babe Ruth Faces New Fame and Taxed Fortunes
A sports column speculates on Babe Ruth capitalizing from film projects and endorsements, earning substantial salaries and royalties while dodging tax scrutiny, with the King of Garden-Wall renown aiming to expand influence and income in the near future.
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Babe
Ren Bean
Simon
Kid McCoy Plans Comeback in Six-Round Bouts
Oakland notice reports former world middleweight champion Kid McCoy will return to the ring for six round matches here and around the bay. He has opened a gym and will offer physical culture exercises and boxing lessons to business men and others with open challenges to any opponent in his class.
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Cal
Kid McCoy
Bay Cities
Casper Nets Ten-Inning Win Over Sterling Pride
Casper's baseball club defeated Sterling 5 to 4 in ten innings at the Logan county fairgrounds on Wednesday morning. Batters wore Ma and Roche for Casper, and mond for Sterling.
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Sterling
Colo
Logan Coounty Fairgrounds
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Mond
Two Earsful Readings Across Many Volumes
A reader recalls sampling numerous volumes, mentioning counts from two to six, reflecting on varying scopes and impressions across literary works. The note hints at a casual survey of early reading experiences and evolving taste.
Unclear batter matchup notes from early baseball score page
Fragmentary baseball score entries list teams and players such as Covalenkie O’Neil Wynn Collins Moretidge Hannah Sotheron Sev ereid Erickson Zachary Gharrity Bayne Billings Shaw Torres Causey Keenan Tragresser Hamilton Schmidt.
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New York
Covalenkie
O'Neil
Wynn
Collins
Moretidge
Hannah
Ruth Shows Calm at Plate in Slow Game Against Umpires
In New York, Babe Ruth rarely questions umpire calls and maintains composure. The batters listed include Douglas and Smith for New York, with Fleeton and O’Farrell in the second game. Other lineups mention McQuillan Gowdy Ruether Ring Brenton Wingo Allen.
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New York
Babe Ruth
RHE
Chicago
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Nebf
Smith
Alexander
O'Farrell
Red Troubles in Cincinnati Implicate Moran Deal
Slim Saliee fears being forced into a deal Moran arranged as he faces a troubled return. In New York, the Yankees recruit seven minor league players after Scout Connery’s ban opens opportunities. The new signees include promising prospects and notable prospects.
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