Superior Behind the Bat Shapes Championship Teams
The piece argues key catchers determine pennant success. It cites Detroit’s Stanage rising to star, contrasts Archer and Dooin, Bresnahan, Doom in St Louis and Philadelphia, and recalls Boston and Chicago backstops shaping multiple early titles. Strong behind the plate drives pitching defense and wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Charley Bennett
Hughie Jennings
Oscar Stanage
Tigers
Jennings
Archer
Stanage
Mond
Cubs
Phillies
New York
Meyers
Chicago
Archer Pittsburg
Gibson
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Bresnahan
Doomn
Alexander
Dooin
Boston Bunch
McVey
Jim White
Boston
White
Beaneaters
Bond
Snyder
Flint
No-Hit Victory by Hovilk for Milwaukee in Doubleheader
Former Sox pitcher Hovilk, now with Milwaukee, pitched the second no hitter of the American Association season in the first game of a doubleheader against Louisville. He allowed no hits or runs, walked three, struck out six, and only one runner reached second base.
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Hovilk
Sox
Milwaukee
Louisville
Griffith Gives Credit to Clark Griffith for Pitching Insight
Jean Dubuc credits Clark Griffith as his mentor noting the Old Fox taught him a pace change that became his greatest asset as a pitcher. Griff let him go in Cincinnati and Dubuc credits the experience to his development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith
Jean Dubuc
Clark Griffith
Cincinnati
Fox
Griff
Great Base Stealer and Early Baseball Tactics Compared
The piece discusses Bill Lange as a premier base stealer, detailing his first-to-second steals and psychological timing. It also notes Mike Kelly's rapid starts, Buck Ewing and John Clarkson’s record trades, and Ewing’s cited innovation in relaying throws to prevent runners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Lange
Bill
Lange
Forte
Mike Kelly
Kelly
Kell
John Clarkson
Boston
King Kelly
Buck Ewing
Ewing
Tom Burns
Chicago Colts
Baseball Rumors and Player Moves Stir Fans Across Leagues
Eppa Rixey’s relatives oppose his play and Ban Johnson eyeing minor leagues for umpires. Reds’ Marsans billed as best bet, New York Americans ship Martin to Rochester, Walter Johnson aimed at toppling Marquard. Summers quits Providence, McGinnity pitched three doubleheaders on Newark trip, Stovall quibbles over trades, Cleveland fans complain as Stovall’s team improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eppa Rixey
Ban Johnson
Marsans
Reds
New York Americans
Martin
Rochester
Walter Johnson
Rube Marquard
Eddie Summers
Providence
Joe McGinnity
Newark
George Stovall
Lefty Hamilton
Eddie Plank
Nap Rucker
Cleveland
Denmark Advances in Electric Light and Power
Denmark shows rapid growth in electric service with towns over 5000 now connected. Copenhagen leads with three large plants delivering 27 000 horsepower to city mains and tramways. most towns run their own plants, and Skovshoved interconnection extends to suburbs and local tramways. Diesel engines power many stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Scientific American
Copenhagen
Skovshoved
Helierup
Klampenburg
Cure of troublesome skin sores with Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Mrs Bassett reports her ten year old son suffering severe red spreading sores on his legs after a sand flea bite. She credits daily use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment for rapid itching relief and a full recovery within a week after weeks of pain. The ad promotes Cuticura products and a free sample offer.
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W. 143Rd St
New York City
Wm. Bassett
Cuticura
Dept
Boston
Husband spends evenings fault finding umpire over ball games
Wife notes her husband often misses dinner as he obsesses on criticizing the umpire during local ball games rather than addressing the home meal.
Rousseau Ceremonies Stir Paris Crowd and London Visit
Adulation for Rousseau during his bicentenary sparked a riot in Paris and crowds followed him to London in 1766. Lord Charlemont notes Garrick hosted a supper and performed for him while Mrs Garrick recalled an awkward evening as Rousseau, eager to impress, clung to the box edge. Paxtine toilet tablets offered as a cheaper antiseptic alternative at 25c a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rousseau
Paris
England
Lord Charlemont
London
Garrick
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Grouchy Vacation and a Clever Woman
A humorous note on marriage and vacationing cites a judge’s library and the line Is your husband enjoying his vacation Not as much as I am. It mentions a prima donna and her salary. The passage also references Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and its claimed effects.
Don’t Poison Baby Castoria Ad Warning
Forty years ago mothers gave paregoric and laudanum to soothe infants. Narcotics in these medicines can kill or ruin health in a single excess. Druggists must label such narcotics poison and avoid giving them to children. Castoria contains no narcotics when labeled with Charles H. Fletcher signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
H. Fletcher
Chas. HH. Fletcher
J. W. Dinsdale
Chicago
Ill
Alexander I. Mintie
Cleveland
Ohio
Agnes V. Swetland
Omaha
Nebr
J. A. McClellan
Buffalo
J. W. Allen
St. Louis
C. H. Glidden
St. Paul
Minn
H. D. Benner
Philadelphia
J. A. Boarman
Iansas City
J. J. Mackey
Brooklyn, N. Y
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Jimmy Archer
New Brunswick-Maine
American Association
New England League
Appalachian League
New York State League
Blue Grass League
Ohico-Pennsylvania League
Carolina Association
Ohio State League
Central Association
Pacific Coast League
Central International Ly
South Atlantic League
Central League
Smentes
Southern League
Connecticut League
Southern Michigan League
Cotton States League
Ilinois-Missouri League
International League
Tri-State League
Union Association
troan-Copper Country
Kitty League
Prieces
Upper Peninsula
Wis
Nebraska‘ State League
Peenere
ASL
Lema
Electric Light
Boreas
Reeinol Chemical Co
Baltimore
Vemores
Chet Rene Nn
Whittemore Bros. & CO
Albany St
Cambridge
Mas
Theodore Roosevelt
Col. Hoosevelt
Hoosevelt
Campaign Photographic Bureau
Broadway
Pettit
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