Hornsby Not For Sale Despite Market Rumors
Rickey denounces persistent rumors of Rogers Hornsby sale. He states no interest from other clubs and repeats that Hornsby is not for sale despite reports. He notes the club has met its financial obligations promptly and rejects offers including cash and two players.
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Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis Cardinals
Raneh Rickey
Rickey
Hornsby
St. Louis
Cardinal Club
Tommy Teague
Frankie Mason
It Pays to Be Sure In Pittsburgh New York Game
In the twelfth inning of a recent Pirates vs. Giants game Burns ran home on a double steal as Carter held the ball. Cutshaw touched home and Burns was tagged out after a gap at the plate. Umpire Klem called him out amid a tense moment.
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Fletcher
Schmidt
el Kiem
Pirates
Carter
Cutshaw
Klemn
Close Race Foreseen in Ban Johnson League
Tris Speaker predicts a tight season as teams with strong pitching will contend near the top. He notes Western clubs appear stronger and Detroit could surge. The season is expected to be tougher with no early eliminations anticipated.
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Ban Johnson
Tris Speaker
Detroit
Tigers
Vere
Native names and moves headlining Cardinals and rivals
Fragmented text notes signings and player identities involving the St Louis Cardinals with mentions of Jaes Bel and Marrero. Describes a lead farmer figure and independence, with hints of a Pittsburgh origin and a unique name. Details are unclear but indicate roster and signing context.
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S Lous Cardinals
Pitooegh
Jaes Bel
Farveter
Fos
Atel
Prize Recruit Twirler of Philadelphia Athletics
A profile of Hank Harris, a promising pitcher from Philadelphia recruited by the Athletics. Described as tall, fast, and capable of speed, curves, and courage, Harris played in the Texas League last year with Houston and paired with a noted battery.
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Philadelphia Athletics
Hank Harris
Hostoner
Harris
Houston
Mico
Battery Jou
Unlucky Stock Exchange winner sells $25,000 ticket
I A Clark, an exchange member, held a $25,000 Derby sweepstakes ticket then sold three of five tickets before race. Spion Kop won, leaving Clark the unluckiest man as he had sold the ticket tied to the winner for a mere $5.
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I. A. Clark
Exchange
Clark
Spion Kop
Notable Sport Notes From The Era Of Curious Facts
Highlights include Shamrock IV racing costs at 850,000, Jimmy Clabby opening a Napier hotel in New Zealand, and Jim Thorpe rumored to manage Canton in the fall. Also mentioned are Jack Sharkey planning trips, Matt McGrath still active, an 85,000 fund drive to Antwerp for Olympic athletes, and various boxing and racing notes.
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New Zealand
Jim Thorpe
Canton
Nest
Southern Association of Armameur “Athletic Union
Antwerp
Baseball Notes Show Slugging Tide Across Leagues
Artie Nehf of the Giants improves after a rough start and FA indicates a return to form. Indians and Yankees clash in a power struggle while Cubs, Reds, and Dodgers mix high hopes with stellar performances from Terrell, Hornsby, and O Farrell. McCloskey leads Memphis in the Southern league as Stengel and Williams shine for the Phillies. Ruth’s power continues to threaten park fences and Alexander faces occasional wild pitches for the Cubs.
Fling at Cup to Cost in Excess of Million
A close check on Lipton interests expenses shows the fourth attempt to lift the America's Cup will cost the Shams owner well in excess of 1,000,000. Sir Thomas Lipton’s last fling at the cup is foretold, with victory declared possibly cheap at a million if won and praise due if defeated.
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Isulin
Sir Thomas
Hare
Babe Ruth on facing lefties and slow balls
Babe Ruth responds to a question about being fooled by pitchers. He says he occasionally misreads a pitcher and misses. He rejects the old claim he can't hit left-handers and notes his performance is ahead of his pace for the season.
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Artie Nehf
Giants
Babe Ruth
Boston May Drop School Boy Rowing
Sporting notes cover multiple topics including Boston potentially dropping school boy rowing, Detroit fielding two Harmsworth cup challengers, and price increases for athletics tickets at Genia State College from $6 to $15. The piece also notes Olympic prospects, drivers on the Grand circuit, and various collegiate athletic happenings.
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Boston
Genia State College
White Sox outfield praised by Yankees manager
The Yankees manager says the White Sox trio Felsch Seibold and Jackson form one of the best outfields he has seen and are superb both offensively and defensively. He notes their elite throwing and fielding and credits Cicotte’s return for stronger pitching and improved Sox defenses.
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Kid Gleason
White Sox
Felsch
Seibold
Jackson
Australian Wool Quality Boosts Baseball Ball Spring
Ban Johnson notes slashing and hitting this year are linked to ball quality. Manufacturers now use higher quality horse hide and yarn from Australian wool, previously unavailable, giving balls added liveliness and resiliency off the bat. Even wrapped with lead, Babe Ruth would drive them.
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Ban Johnson
Babe Ruth
Phillies Cravath Declines Spare Pitcher Offer
The manager of a middle West minor league club wired Gavvy Cravath of the Phillies asking for a pitcher who could win in class B. Cravath replied that he has six or eight class B pitchers but must use them himself.
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Middle West
Gavvy Cravath
Phillies
Cravath
Deacon Cook Fires Perfect Game for Aspinwall Nine
Amateur pitcher Deacon Cook of Aspinwall, Pittsburgh, twirled a perfect game striking out none? and facing 27 batters. He did not allow a hit or issue a base on balls, receiving flawless support from his defense in a remarkable ball event.
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Aspinwall
Pittsburgh
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