Johnny Evers Peeved As Umpires Sings Decision In Verse
A report notes Johnny Evers venting after Bill Byron challenged a call and the umpire sang the ruling. The piece also highlights colorful figures Byron Germany Schaefer Nick Altrock and Steve Evans aiding the game with humor and anecdotes from Toledo including Evans at second and a comical exchange over a potential steal.
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Johnny Evers
Bill Byron
Evers
Tener
Lke Byron
Germany Schaefer
Nick Altrock
Steve Evans
Byron
Evans
Toledo
Steve
Roger Bresnahan
Record on toboggan colonels worst losing streak in baseball history
A 19th century baseball record stands as the longest losing streak in major league history. The Louisville Colonels endured 26 consecutive losses, a mark not surpassed in professional play, with only a 7 to 8 win over St Louis briefly ending the slide.
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Colonels
Boulaville Club
American Association
St. Louis
Louisville
Meridian
Miss
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Boston
Jimmy Collins
Red Sox
Y M S C Defeats All Stars In Close Town Championship
Y M S C edged the All Stars 6 to 5 at John A Crowe Park to claim the town championship. Kierstead led the All Stars while Morrill and O'Brien shared pitching duties for Y M S C, with standout defensive plays including a one hand catch by Bulger.
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All Stars
Robert Kierstead
John A. Crowe Park
Morrill
Y.M
Kierstead
Smith
M. Foley
Loftus
T. Foley
A. Oates
H. O’brien
Wilder
Flaherty
Lent
eManus
Cherty
Bulger
Morgan
O'Brien
O’brien
Passec Waits
Kier‘stead
Rankin
National League Action In Boston New York Brooklyn and Philadelphia Scores
Baseball scores and battery listings from multiple NL games across Boston New York Brooklyn and Philadelphia. Highlights include Boston 3 8 and 1 runs with Gowdy Evans and Schmidt for Batteries and key names like Demaree Killifer Knetzer Wingo Huhn.
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Pittsburg
Necht
Gowdy
Evans
Schmidt
Allien
Jacobs
Wagner
New York
BRHS
eSallee
McCarty
Kocher
Watson
Williams
Snyder
Brooklyn
Pfeffer and Meyers
McConnell and Wilson
Philadelphia
RHB
Cincinnati
Demaree
Killifer
Knetzer
Wingo
Huhn
Where did I learn to throw ask Hooper says
Boston Red Sox outfielder Harry Hooper explains his throwing ability came from childhood practice on his father’s California ranch. He describes throwing stones at rabbits and using those instincts to peg targets in baseball, stressing effort over size and grandstand throws to keep his arm strong.
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Harry Hooper
Boston Red Sox
California
Wilder returns home as Brick leads Buffalo batsmen
Fred Wilder of the Buffalo club arrives home. Brick starred with 14 hits in 17 games and a .350 batting average, top in the league per Buffalo papers. He is on reserve lists for Buffalo and Boston, gained 10 pounds, and plans winter at Maynard before spring reporting. He may play Maynard versus Lincoln next Saturday at Lincoln. Don Lent enters Mass Agricultural college this week. Frank Kelley to run in Brockton fair half mile. James Coughlan's horse Maritime to race at Combination Park and Brockton fair in October. he broke a boot in Rochester NH last week.
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Buffalo Club
Brick
Buffalo
Boston American
Maynard
Lincoln
Don Lent
Mass.” Agricultural College
Frank Kelley
Brockton Fair
James Coughlan
Maritime
Combination Park
Rochester
N. H
Inter city bowling league schedule opener at Lynch Bros Alleys
The Inter city bowling league starts next Monday at Lynch Bros alleys Nasga st with A O H vs M U on Monday and other matchups: Business Men vs Red Sox Tuesday Holy Name vs Y M F C Wednesday So Acton vs Eagles Thursday and K of P vs A O H Friday. Captains include Jas Hoar M A Turnbull Wm Fournier George LeSage Harold Petergon Robert McKenzie A Whitten and Bob Jones. Cash prizes awarded to winners at season end.
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M. U
Business Men
Red Sox
Holy Name
So. Acton
Eagles
K. of P
O. H
Jas. Hoar
M. A
Charles Turnbull
James Lent
Wm. Fournier
Y. M
George
Fans Roasted Smith Now They Praise Him
A column recalls Elmer Smith returning to the sticks, noting mixed early impressions. It credits his development and early success as an outfielder and cleanup hitter against strong pitching, contrasting skepticism with eventual approval from Cleveland fans.
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Smith
Slugger Jack Murray Shines for Toronto Team
Jack Murray former Giants and Oz outfielder has been a strong hitter for the Toronto International League squad. He leads the team as they climb in the standings and looks ready to return to top competition.
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Jack Murray
Giants
Jack
Excuses Rise From Giants and Braves Amid Polo Grounds Gripes
The excerpt features Braves pitcher Tom Hughes joking about batter excuses after a no-hit game. It notes Giants grumbling over Polo Grounds conditions with claims the outfield fence is too low and balls come from varying skies or the scoreboard. It also highlights Mel Wolfgang of the White Sox as a standout pitcher for Rowland's crew.
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Tom Hughes
Braves
Giants
Polo Grounds
Mel Wolfgang
Mel” Wolfgang
White Sox
Nara
Rowland’s Brew
Senators Try Out Youngsters Griffith Has Two Youngsters
A brief sports note reports that the Senate team tests several young players with Griffith highlighting two promising youngsters in practice.
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Senators
Griffith
Rebel McTigue Impresses in Minor League Start to Boost Show
Buck Freeman of the Boston Americans era turns booster as Rebel McTigue, ex Braves and Tigers, now with Toronto Leafs, racks up six wins and two one hit shutouts with a six win record in the minor league. He also hits well with nine safeties in 22 at bats over the past week.
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Buck Freeman
Boston Americans
Rebel McTigue
Brave
Tiger
Toronto Leafs
McTigue
Toronto
Jennings
Rochester
Providence
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