Roundhouse Throws and Cricket Comparisons Move Baseball
An old feature contrasts baseball throwing styles with cricket and notes foreigners struggle with accuracy. It recalls Philadelphia games with Jim Hearne and Long, cites a 2005 Cuban anecdote, and describes Long’s 200-foot relay throw. It highlights the myth of the roundhouse throw versus ground throws and Cuban skepticism of new methods.
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Ans
Rosall
J. T. Hearne
A. N
Hornby
Spooner
Frank
Zgong
Jim Delehanty
Columbia
Philadelphia
Delehanty
Lew Peg
Umpire Tim Hurst Relates Threat That Shaped Field Exit
An unruly scene in the Pastern league ends with umpire Tim Hurst recounting a threat that forced a player to leave the field. Kelly, Connolly, and others exchange rapid dialogue as the incident unfolds near the gate, with Worcester and captain Tom Bannon cited in the chaotic moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Hurst
Hurst
Jack Sheridan
Sheridan
Connolly
O’ Loughlin
Collins
Pat Powers
Kelly
Worcester
Tom Bannon
Bage
Collings
Boston Critic Praises Honus Wagner as Baseball Genius
Boston critic Jacob Morse hails Honus Wagner of the Pittsburgh Pirates as the best player seen, noting his peak 1908 form, vast reach, speed, hitting eye, and masterful fielding. Wagner’s modesty, consistent effort, and independence on and off the field are highlighted, along with his Carnegie home and love of outdoor sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honus Wagner
Pittsburg
Jacob Morse
Boston
Wagner
Pittsburgh
Kitty Bransfield
Lajoie
Cleveland
Carnegie
Honus
Kump
Barney Dreyfuss
Ecstobian
Browns May Get Young In Ohio Deal
Cleveland reports indicate baseball men in the area believe Ace Youngs, Boston pitcher, will join the Browns after a recent base meeting. Officials suggest a deal could be possible, though no firm agreement was reached yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ace Youngs
Boston
Oeed
Bt. Levis
Cocniaa
Tower
Only One Man Remains From 1900 Championship White Sox
The article traces the fate of early American league champions, noting that only Frank Isbell from the 1900 White Sox stayed in the majors. It lists other survivors from 1900 1902 1903 pennant teams and shows how few from those early champions remain in the big leagues.
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America
White Sox
Frank Isbell
Denzer
Katoll
Fisher
Patterson
Buckley
Wood
Sugden
Padden
Hartman
Shugart
Charley O’leary
Hoy
McFarland
Dillard
Shearon
Bradle
Tigers
Philadelphia Athletics
Plank
Hasting
Waddell
Wilson
Mitchell
Powers
Schreck
Castro
Davis
Murphy
Bonner
Lave
Monte Cross
Fulz
Hartzell
Seybold
Boston
Hughes
Dinneen
Young
Gibson
Winters
Criger
Farrell
J. Stahl
la Chance
Ferris
Collins
Parent
C. Stahl
Dougherty
O'Brien
Freeman
Bunch
Browns
Detroit
Washington
Notre Dame
Stahlig
Hobe Ferris
Jimmy Collings
Philadelphia
Chick Stahl
Chicago
Bunting
Jesse Tannehill
Kip” Selbach
Tannehill
Selbach
Athletics
Bender
Coakley
Henley
Knight
Lord
Hoffman
Cubs
Clevelands
Sox
Dundon
Roche
O'Neil
Eubanks
Siever
Payne
Archer
Lowe
Jockey Eddie Martin Lands $1500 Monthly Winter Deal
Eddie Martin agrees to ride for Irving Wheatcroft at Santa Anita this winter with a $1500 monthly salary plus a bonus. The deal, arranged via Rome Respess, sets a high standard for winter jockey pay, surpassing earlier contracts with Miller and Canada Jack. Martin may stay with Wheatcroft if Statesman is bought and raced abroad, signaling possible expanded duties.
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San Francisco
Cal
Eddie Martin
Irving W. Wheatcroft
Santa Anita
W. K. Vanderbilt
France
Wheatcroft
St. James ‘S
Martin
Rome
Respess
Miller
T. H. Williams
Canada
Jack” Martin
Bob” Tucker
Sam” Brown
New Orleans
St. James
Statesman
F. Gardner
Barney
Schilling
Latonia
Miller Proves Red and Blue Best Despite Cornell Loss
Francis C. Richter Jr notes Pennsylvanias superiority after a decisive win over Cornell. He praises Pennsylvanias offense and defense under new rules, highlighting Miller as the season’s greatest quarterback find and Hollenback as a top lineman. Yale, Harvard, and Princeton follow in the rankings with Carlisle, Army, Navy, and others further down the list.
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Francis C. Richter, Jr
Cornell
Quakers
Ithaca
Pennsylvania
Mowe
Jones
Cornelian
White
Michigan
Harvard
University of Pennsylvania
Penn
Yale
Dartmouth
Crimson
Kennard
Fish
Miller
Walder
Johnny de Witt
Franklin
Ithacans
Red
Philadelphians
College
Navy
Princeton
Lafayette
Syracuse
West Point
Tigers
Carlisle Indians
Carliile
Army
Middies
Brown
Providence
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania State
Williams
Amherst
Washington and Jefferson
Fordham
Ae Nova
Lehigh
Lioness Saga Marked by Racing Scandals of Old Turf
The article recalls 19th century English racing intrigue centering on Lioness and the Cesares witch coup. It recounts Colonel Higgins’s conflict with James Merry over betting, Lord Stamford’s clumsy timing, and Admiral Rous’s role in stabilizing the feud. It notes battles over Jockey Club membership and blackballing trends at Newmarket.
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Thesarewitch
Rosebery
Lee
Turer
Lord Tings
Lord Hastings
Admiral Rous
Peter Wilkinson
Department of Ownership
Lioness
Ouseey Higgins
Jockey Club
James Merry
Mr. Merry
Colonel Higgins
Newmarket
Lord Stamford
Ananias
Barabbas
Higgins
Lord Steyne
Mr. Wenham
Rawdon Crawley
George Payne
Lord Beaconsfield
Mr.Merry
George Manners
Duke of Hamilton
Welkin
Lord Glasgow
Colonel Forester
Catcher Larry McLean Arrested After Hotel Disturbance
Larry McLean catcher of the Cincinnati Baseball club was arrested last night by Officers Ricks and Rawson for causing a disturbance in a downtown hotel. Charles C. Maddux and other witnesses were summoned to police court to testify. Maddux claims McLean attacked at least ten guests without cause and McLean was later released on bond signed by William Lindsburg.
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Larry McLean
Cincinnati Baseball Club
Ricks and Rawson
Charles C. Maddux
Maddux
McLean
William Lindsburg
Jeffries Declines Return as Johnson Burns Twilight Era Looms
Promoter Hugh McIntosh plans a $50,000 bid to lure James J. Jeffries from retirement and set a Rushcutters Bay showdown with James J. Johnson. Johnson, in prime form, weighs potential bout with Squires for $10,000 side while Burns retires after a $150,000 gate. Jeffries refuses, declaring he is out of boxing and cannot return despite offers.
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James J. Jeffries
Rushcutter’s ‘Bay
Johnson
Jeffries
Hugh McIntosh
United States
England
McIntosh
Burns
Bill” Squires
Squires
Burnes
Sydney
London
Sam Langford
National Sporting Club
Johnson- Burns
Los Angeles
Cal
Jack Johnson
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Peg
Phillies
Billy” Hamilton
Herman ‘Long
Hamilton
Wardibe
Callahan
San
Chicago Tribune
Jimmy
Logan Square
Alr
Pon
Sanborn
Roger Bresnahan
St. Louis Cardinals
Toledo
Mr. Robison
St. Louis
Jas
Breskshaw
KVANA
Roseboro
Richmond
The
Nourse
Fish and White
Hollenback
Ver. Wiebe
Manier
Means
Folwell
Greene
Aroard
Bulldog
Blackballs
Duke
Catcher
Sotet Mclntosh
Eet Tohnsbe
Victor
Jesse J
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