Excellent Way to Pitch to Sluggers
Veteran catcher Iran Thomas of the Philadelphia Athletics says the best tactic is to pitch to sluggers by throwing across their shoulders so they cannot use a powerful shoulder swing. He notes that heavy hitters hit over .300 consistently and that even the best pitchers fail to fool them regularly.
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Iran Thomas
Philadelphia Athletics
Thomas
Career of Claude Rossman A seven pennant winner with multiple clubs
Claude Rossman former Detroit Tiger, played for Holyoke Des Moines Detroit Minneapolis and Columbus. Born June 18 1881 in Columbia County New York he earned seven pennant titles and later shifted from infield to outfield before batting rank last season in the American Association.
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Claude Rossman
Detroit Tiger
Minneapolis
Columbia County
New York
Rossman
Holyoke
Des Moines
Detroit
Cleveland
The
Naps
St. Louis Browns
Columbus
Outfeld
American Association
Baseball Notes Highlight 1912 Season Happenings Across Leagues
The rhythm pivots on stars like Earl Moore and Ed Kinetchy with crossfire pitching feats and hitting records. Mentions Stuffy McInnes, Ivy Wingo, Jake Daubert, and Bill Carrigan shaping teams. ballots on minor league early starts. McAleer seeking infield help for Boston. Schalk praised by Comiskey as Buck Ewing’s equal.
McGraw Calls For Sprinting Mastery In Spring Training
Giants manager John J. McGraw argues that real speed comes from the extra half step and urges spring training to include expert sprinting coaching. He notes players often waste strides and footwork and cites trainer Mike Murphy as capable of teaching faster starts and efficient stride patterns to gain the decisive advantage.
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John J. McGraw
Giants
McGraw
Mike Murphy
Barney Weters
Hope of the Boston Team
The Boston Doves boast three standout players who could strengthen any club. Second baseman Sweeney and pitchers Hub Purdue and Tyler stand out as top talents.
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Boston Doves
Boston
Sweeney
Tyler
Purdue
Stable Farming Advice From an Old Agricultural Guide
Practical tips on livestock care and crop production cover feeding routines for hens and cows, grazing and housing needs for horses, pigs, and sheep, silage use, hay and grain handling, and field practices for alfalfa clover and fruit trees. Editorial tone reflects farm management guidance.
Pitcher Blank Giants in Opener as Team Struggles Persist
A first-class pitcher for two years, he opened this season by defeating the champion New York Giants in New York City, allowing McGraw's men only two hits in nine innings despite a losing team behind him.
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Hass
New York Giants
New York City
McGraw
FREAKIEST HOMER ON RECORD IN CANTON BASEBALL
Granger Woods of Oklahoma City hit a ninth inning homer when a ball through the shortstop rolled into a gopher hole, giving Woods the only run in a 1 0 Watonga win at Canton. Pitchers Woods and Woodworth faced off in a noted rivalry game.
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Woods
Oklahoma City
Canton
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Woodworth
Watonga
Hitchcock
Hitch
Gopher
Champion Base Stealer Clyde Milan Leads Leagues
Clyde Milan the Washington outfielder tops both leagues in stolen bases, showcasing speed and scoring threat for the Nationals as he slides into leads in the basepaths.
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Clyde Milan
Washington
Wholesale prices for milk and poultry from New York market
The report lists wholesale quotations for milk classes and a wide array of poultry and produce. Includes prices for hens and toms, broilers, squabs, ducks, and various vegetables and fruits with regional notes for Long Island, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
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Choice Virginia
Pennsylvania
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Klein
Claude Rossmon
Earl Moore
Ed Kinetchy
Cardinals
Jake Daubert
Dodgers
Bobby Wallace
Frank Chance
Jong
Pittsburgh
Kommers
Koming Kid
Stuffy McInnes
Ivy Wingo
Cardinal
Charley Dooin
Dooin
Bill Carrington
Billy Sullivan
Bill Carrigan
Red Sox
Wingo
St. Louis Cardinals
Konetchy
Huggins
McAleer
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Janvrin
Wood
Nanamaker
Bedlent
Comiskey
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Ray Schalk
Commy
Buck Ewing
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