Bergen's Snap Throws Make Him The League's Star Catcher
Billy Bergen discusses his method to quick throws and steady catching. He credits self training, guidance from brother Martin, and early gigs with Pawtucket and Ft Wayne, noting faster ball release reduces steals and improves defense while he works on bat stance.
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Billy Bergen
Bergen
McPhee
Martin
Pawtucket
Connie Mack
Milwaukee
Uit
Ft. Wayne
Reds Fearful Week Tops Baseball News
The Reds endured a rough seven days as a pennant race tightens with seven of eight clubs bunched. Pittsburg is blamed for a strong push while McGraw’s Giants and Lajoie’s Phillies dominate headlines. Mathewson’s prowess sparks league-wide admiration amid homerless weeks.
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J. ED Grillo
Reds
New York
Mathewson
Bonna
Pittsburg
Smoketown
Giants
Polo Grounds
Davis
Brooklyn
Boston
St. Louis
Powell
Harper
Reds Hit and Fielding Averages from 1901 Opening
The Commercial Tribune prints the first authentic Cincinnati Baseball club averages for 1901 after Thursday's game with the Philadelphias. Crawford leads in hits and runs while Beckley tops sacrifices. Magoon surges to lead batting averages. Irwin and Corcoran rate among leaders in errors as Magoon works into form at short.
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Lajoie
Detroit
Philadelphia
Philadelphias
Mack
the Commercial Tribune
Cincinnati
John A. McPhee
Crawford
Beckley
Steinfeldt
Irwin
Magoon
Harley
Peitz
Bergen
Reds
Corcoran
Hahn
Pettz
George Magoon
Short
Neider
Seniors Wind Up Meet Sears Equals 100 Yard Record
The A A U senior track championships in Buffalo closed with large crowds and perfect conditions. Notable results include F M Sears winning the final 10 yard dash with Clarke Deeble second and W S Edwards third, a time matching the existing record. Grant, Hayes and others posted strong finishes in multiple events, highlighting a decisive day of competition.
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Sears
Buffalo
Howard Hayes
Detroit A
H. E B. Hastings
Irvine Orton
Toronto Lacrosse Club
F. M
Clarke M. Deeble
Edwards
Ates
Arenae G. D
Becks
Anches
Gary c
Gil H
Seniea
John Flanagan
N. Y
Tae
Thomas
Hyde Park
Mass
Feidkarop
J. Pennsylvania University
N.Y
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Hough
Jim McGuire
Charley Farrell
Ned Hanlon
Selee
George Roche
McGraw
East
Christopher Mathewson
Aes Bee
Phillies
Jimmie Slagle
New York Star
Douglass
Minneapolis
Rohe
Baltimore
Roche
Mac
Meew
Satouniee
Dave
Wee
Jake Beckley
A. Yeager
Jake
Isan Usie
Clarke
Wagner
Ball Players’ Protective Association
Zimmer
Hughie Jennings
Hugh Fullerton
National League
American League
Wahoo Sam
Kitson
Nichols
Li Crawford
Eeweweee
Moonoy Focheeees
McBride
Il Dobbs
Hahn Dobbs
Eweeee Wee
Phillips
Seeee
Newton Teeter Eeene
McFadden
Newton
Rusie
Ewten
Fieldin'g
Irwa
Ens
Peete
Peter Rere
Seer
Beep
Etenenee
Eeweee
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