Rube Marquard No Hits Brooklyn in Polo Grounds Gem
Rube Marquard pitched a no hit game for the Giants against the Brooklyn Dodgers at the Polo Grounds. The lefty struck out none, walked none, and allowed only three to reach first base on a curious sequence including Zack Wheat. Giants won 2 to 0 as Marquard dazzled with precise control and a whip like delivery.
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Stengel
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Chicago season opens as three big clubs play in city
Last Sunday marked the first day in the 1915 baseball season when the three Chicago majors were all in Chicago. Articles discuss Cubs and White Sox popularity, NL attendance, and a mix of political and business notices interspersed with ads.
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White Sox
Federals
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Baseball Notes and Rumors From the Diamond
Manager Bresnahan plans to convert Red Cork to an outfielder while mentions of Larry McLean King George Nicholas I and other famed figures occupy a water wagon frame. Highlights include Guy Zinn with the Orioles Red Doom behind the Phillies and Ty Cobb slide talk amid season chatter.
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Red Cork
Larry McLean
King George and
Nicholas 1
Southpaw Rucker Poised as National League Ace
The left handed pitcher Rucker is hailed as an ideal talent with speed control and broad curves. His NL experience and game knowledge frighten top batsmen and could lift him to historic status with a strong team behind him. Born Alpharetta Georgia September 30 1884. Eddie Collins praised as best player and White Sox boost.
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Rucker
Walter Johnson
Alpharetta
Johnson
Collins
Eddie Collins
White Sox
Caldwell Aims for 25 Wins as Yankee Star Seeks 30
Ray Caldwell announces 1915 baseball ambition with Bill Donovan backing his aims. Caldwell firmly believes he can reach 25 victories for the New York Yankees and holds an outside chance of 30 wins in the coming season.
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Ray Caldwell
Bill Donovan
New York
Cure for Bad Practice Says Manager Stallings
Manager Stallings suggests a hitter should take a fast ball to the body to conquer timidity at the plate. He claims a pitch in the back would cure shyness and that getting hit by a thrown ball hurts little or not at all.
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Stallings
Birth of the Catcher Protector by Bennett and Wife
Charley Bennett, Detroit catcher of 1886 1887, and his wife crafted the first catcher’s breast protector from cork and heavy ticking. Bennett wore it under his shirt in a test game, with spectators amazed as fast pitches rebounded off the shield. Gray later patented a protector inspired by their creation.
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Detroit
Gray
C. Bennett
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Bennett
Vitt Named Most Valuable Utility Player by Jennings
Hugh Jennings called Oscar Vitt the major leagues' most valuable utility player. Vitt can handle three infield positions and is a strong out fielder, though he struggles at hitting and has had injuries. Jennings praised Vitt's fielding, hands, and decision making, noting more strength could lift his batting and overall status.
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Hugh Jennings
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Oscar
Double Squeeze Aimed at Federal Wins by Tinker
Manager Tinker of the Chicago Federals is testing a new double squeeze play with bases loaded or runners on second and third. The bunt aims to send two runners home, a revived tactic used by Burns and Kelly of the White Sox in the late 1880s. It echoes earlier Chicago methods by Lange and Dahlen and was briefly abandoned by Anson after a key pop up with the bases full and no outs.
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Kelly
White Sox
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Dahlen
Chicago
Johnson Discusses Marsans and Grand Stand Fans
Johnson compares Marsans to Ty Cobb noting his talent but mentions an injunction by the Reds and Marsans traveling with a valet. The Cuban’s habits and a missed train are noted. President Britton plans electric fans in the grand stand to boost fan comfort and safeguard the park’s popularity.
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Cardinals
Civil Service Exam Controversy Rages In Chicago
The Eagle denounces the Chicago Civil Service Commission urging a years long probe into exams and preferential treatment allegations. It cites high priced staff and absurd questions from the 1915 Industrial Psychologist position, calling for accountability of exams and officials.
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