Oeschger and Cadore in Record 26 Inning Tie
Pitcher Bost on’s Oeschger and Brooklyn’s Cadore battled 26 innings to a draw on May 1. Oeschger, once erratic with Phillies, improved after moving to Boston and later matched Cadore for a landmark marathon duel. He logged 55 innings with just two earned runs allowed across three teams.
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Cadore
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Boston
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Alexander
George Stallings
Leon Cadore
Brooklyns
Transformation of a Yankee: the rise of Tie as a left handed leadoff second baseman
The article chronicles Tie Poteins struggle and long transformation from a right handed player limited to second base to a major leaguer. He retrained in all aspects from batting to fielding adopting a southpaw approach and moving toward left field to improve range and reach.
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Miliov Poteins
Danager
New York Yankees
Hlugeins
Future on Joe Wilhott: rise or fall in baseball
The piece questions Joe Wilhott prospects this season amid National League interest. It contrasts comebacks in the American League and wonders if luck or careful management decides a player’s place. It notes past players like Roush Ring and Eller and cites Wichita form as a guide.
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Eller
Reds
Bill Kitlefer
Browns
Bill
Joe Wilholt
Wichtta
College Spirit Favored by Athletics Official
Harry Davis, lieutenant manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, praises college spirit in baseball and says colleges, not minors, should supply major league players. His son Eugene plays first base for Mercer College and is making a good impression.
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Eugene
Mercer College
First Ninth Inning Homer At Beaumont Game
Joe Mathes of the Beaumont Texas League club allegedly hit the first ninth inning homer that counts whether needed or not. In a May 2 game the bottom of the ninth tied the score with one on base, Mathes cleared the fence and completed a circuit as fans noted final score 8 to something.
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Joe Mathes
Beaumont
Mathes
Joe
Trapshooting Oddities at Grand American Handicaps in Cleveland
The Grand American handicap shoot at Cleveland begins August 28 with an estimated 712 shots fired daily during the week. Twelve traps will be used and shells cost 625 with entrance fees totaling around soh,000. Nearly 900 to 1,100 guns are expected, about 800 of them single barrels, with total gun value possibly $190,000.
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Cleveland
Baseball Notes Highlighting Players and Teams
A roundup of baseball notes mentions Nels a Brooklyn right fielder, Zeb Terry’s on base streaks, Jakie Atz in a Fort Worth hospital, and veterans Kilduff and Rowdy Elliott with the Dodgers. It notes trades, coaching moves, and scouting, with comments on Chairman Navin’s trophy, Holling and Quinn, and Pipp’s strong batting as spring observations.
Johnny Evers Joins Giants In New Uniforms For Big Clash
Johnny Evers appears in a brand new Giants uniform as he takes a key role in the season’s early clash with rival clubs. Manager Marshall Ney leads the Giants in this campaign known for penpang rivalry and bold matches.
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Lajoie Rates Catcher as Team Mainspring in Baseball
Larry Lajoie, recalling great pitching feats, argues the catcher is the real mainspring of a ball club likening him to the quarterback in football. He cites Chief Zimmer and OConnor as brainy receivers who enable Cy Young to pitch out of trouble. He also says managers overemphasize pitching at times.
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Grover Alexander
Larry Lajoie
Lajoie
Larry
Cy Young
Zimmer
O'Connor
Young
Lajoie Comments on Catchers and Signaling in Baseball
Lajoie argues catchers with a reliable average and help from the man on the plate have best chance to read batters. He notes catchers can signal pitchers and questions how umpires will react to rule changes on freak pitching as indicator handlers monitor mound actions. He would welcome input from past star pitchers and bets they credit catchers for success.
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Lajoie
Larry
Winter League in Florida Proposal by Charley Herzog
Charley Herzog, now living in Florida this winter, plans a Florida winter league after the season ends. He envisions four clubs but could expand to twelve if all interested players enlist.
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Charley Herzog
Maryland
Florida
Flower State
McCarthy Replaces Evers as Boston College Coach
Tom McCarthy former major league outfielder coach and scout signed a three year contract to coach the Boston College nine. He takes over the post formerly slated for John J. Evers who had been engaged by the New York Nationals.
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Boston College
Tom McCarthy
John J. Evers
New York Nationals
Teenage wonder Ber ney Taboney stars in Louisiana league relief
Nine teen year old Ber ney Taboney pitched for New Iberia in a game against Abbeville, relieving Pons in the fifth inning and striking out ten batters over the next four innings. The performance marks him as a notable rookie talent in the Louisiana State league.
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New Iberia
Abbesville
Pons
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