Nick Altrock the Clown of Baseball Her Stories
A feature on Nick Altrock, famed Washington Nationals utility entertainer and former White Sox star. The piece praises his stagelike antics, improvisational humor, and lasting impact on baseball crowds despite a fading playing career, noting his 1906 pennant days and ongoing roadshow appeal.
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Baseball Fans Drawn by Stars and Rivalries Across Cities
A nostalgic reflection on baseball's allure through star players like Ruth and Rambino, strong city rivalries, and pennant chases. It notes fans flock to parks from April to October, with Detroit Cleveland Chicago New York as highlighted rivals, and argues the game itself sustains crowds beyond individual stars.
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Fight Stopped In Fifth Round Bout Between Wills and McVoy
In Philadelphia on Wednesday the scheduled nine round heavyweight bout between Harry Wills of New Orleans and Sam McVoy of California ended in the fifth round. The referee halted the fight claiming McVoy was stalling while Wills held the edge in every round.
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Sport of Kings Thriving in Canada Says Bil Kyne
San Francisco observer Bil Kyne reports Canada leads the US in horse racing growth with record purses and daily stakes. He cites large selling races from 81,500 to 2,000 and recalls Man o' War as the greatest he ever saw, noting Canada’s vigorous turf scene.
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Babe Ruth to Play Ten Games in Cuba
Havana reports Babe Ruth has signed to take part in a series of ten games in Cuba starting in October. The schedule spans two weeks and involves Ruth as a member of the New York American League team.
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Walter Mails Laying For Former Friends In Baseball
The text describes Walter Malla packing up to leave Sacramento and head east to join the Cleveland club. He expresses optimism about proving he can win in the majors and hopes to face Brooklyn next, with scrambled dialogue reflecting old-time sports banter.
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Walter Matis Faces Scrutiny Over Coast League Lanes
A garbled report suggests Walter Matis of Indiana draws attention for behavior linked to Coast League lanes. The piece hints at reputation concerns and public reaction but lacks clear details or dates.
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Bambino Faces Legal Drama Amid Movie Fame and Taxes
The piece argues Babe Ruth could face life if accused in a suit over his advertising work while profiting from film stunts and royalties. It notes he may earn about $100,000 in salary plus a hundred thousand for stunts and royalties, risking tax questions as streetcar fares rise.
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Ren Bean
Simon
Kid McCoy Plans Comeback In Six Round Bouts
Oakland report says Kid McCoy world middleweight champion years ago will return to the ring in six round matches around Frisco Bay. He has opened a gym and will offer physical culture exercises and boxing lessons to businessmen. When free he will be in the square circle awaiting opponents promoters may send.
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Cal
Kid McCoy
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Casper Triumphs 5-4 In Ten Inning Victory
Casper’s baseball team won a ten inning game against Sterling 5 to 4 at the Logan County Fairgrounds. Batters Roche and Mond are noted for Casper and Sterling respectively in a morning matchup.
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Two Earsful Reads Spanning Several Volumes
A note recounts reading multiple volumes, mentioning two, three, four, five, and six works. The passage implies varying counts of books read, with emphasis on breadth of reading. No explicit author or title specified.
Unclear Baseball Box Scores From Early American Print
Fragmented OCR shows batters, pitchers, and innings across multiple games. Mentions Cleveland New York Chicago Boston Washington Philadelphia Detroit Pittsburgh with various battery pairings and scores, but details are incomplete and garbled.
Ruth Shows Restraint Against Umpire Calls
A brief note indicates Babe Ruth in New York remains disciplined, rarely challenging umpire decisions as the team faces Chicago. The report mentions battery changes and players such as Douglas, Nebf, Smith, Alexander, and O'Farrell on one side with Fleeton and others on the Cincinnati rotation.
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Nebf
Smith
Alexander
O'Farrell
Red troubles Cincinnati and Yanks recruit new players
The report notes Slim Saliee facing a grim fate in Cincinnati amid Moran influenced plans, while New York Yankees recruit seven players after Scout Connery’s minor league ban. The signings include several promising prospects and bolster the roster.
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