Freak pitching spree recalls record wildness in baseball
Article surveys historic wild pitching feats led by Bruno Haas in the American League setting a record with 16 walks in a single game. It details prior majors league marks by Carroll Brown, Eddie Plank, Billy George, Ed Reulbach, Cy Seymour, and others, plus notorious first innings in 1909 and other wild episodes.
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Bruno Haas
Worcester Academy
Athletics
New York Yankees
Carroll Brown
Eddie Plank
Billy George
Ed Reulbach
Reulbach
Boston
George
Anson
Colts
Davidson
Newark
Buffalo
Cy Seymour
Eddie Doheny
Chicago
Crandall Unveils Snake Ball For St. Louis Federals
Otis Crandall formerly of the New York Nationals now with the St. Louis Federals is credited with inventing a new delivery called the snake ball. Reports say the ball does not bite the batter yet remains nearly as frightening as a live pitch. Opponents recall the sphere weaving in eccentric circles that stagger hitters attempting to follow its path to the plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Crandall
New York Nationals
St. Louis Federals
Mack to Search Kindergartens
Connie Mack plans an annual tour of kindergartens to gather material after schools reopened. The note references Stuffy McInnis reporting for duty and Mack’s view of him as a potential new bat boy.
Larry Cheney Traded to Brooklyn by Cubs
Larry Cheney a long time Cub pitcher was traded to Brooklyn by manager Roger Bresnahan for infielder Joe Schultz and cash Schultz a third baseman by preference has played for Robins and Rochester and hit .316 in 155 games last season with 30 stolen bases He batted .286 with two steals in 54 games for Brooklyn this year Bresnahan aims to shed veteran players for a younger ball club Cheney joined the Cubs from Louisville in 1911 and rose to staff ace in 1912 earning the nickname Big Moose
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Larry Cheney
Cub
Brooklyn
Roger Bresnahan
Joe Schultz
Schultz
Robins
Rochester
Bresnahan
Cubs
Louisville
Wheat
Chance
Cheney
Frank
Moose
Jitters and Jibes Over Baseball Then and Now
A collage of notes on 1910s baseball stars and moves. Cy Williams leads with ten home runs while Connie Mack rebuilds and develops young pitchers. From jitney baseball to low costs, the piece surveys clubs, managers, trades, and humorous digs in a bustling season wrap.
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Cy Williams
Snodgrass Help to Braves
Braves captain Johnny Evers comments on the Fred Snodgrass trade from the Giants. He credits Snodgrass with recent wins and says the ex-Giant will strengthen Boston’s pennant bid as he remains a young player likely to stay for many seasons.
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Fred Snodgrass
Giants
McGraw
Fred
Stallings
Snodgrass
Shorter Games Proposed After Spitball Boom
After Chesbro's 1904 success spurred a league wide spitball craze games grew long. President Johnson asked umpires for ideas to speed play. Tim Hurst replied simply that if shortening games mattered, try seven innings.
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Jack Chesbro
Johnson
Tim Hurst
Near-Perfect Game Seals 1-0 Victory for Cleveland-St Louis
The Sunday game on August 15 ends 1 to 0 with both pitchers walking none and no hit batsmen. No errors recorded, marking the contest as a perfect game for errors.
James Proves Worth In Debut For Tigers In Detroit
James proved his value to Detroit fans as he dominated the Athletics in his first appearance for the Tigers. The debut performance left A’s hitters virtually helpless, underscoring the club’s decision to pay top dollar for his services.
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Bill James
Detroit
Athletics
Ag .& Tiger
New Jersey Week in Review Highlights Commerce and Local News
Paulsboro merchants report almost fifty percent business rise since August. Vineland ministers urge quiet Sundays near churches. Burlington streets partially resurfaced delaying work. Burglar alarm foils henhouse thefts in Marston. Vincentown Grangers host first agricultural show with pumpkin exhibit. Millville hosts St Pauls Lutheran church barbecue. Paulsboro Democratic ticket names Thompson for mayor and two councilmen. Gibbsboro postmaster adds two assistants. St Marys Burlington installs pipe organ with dedication planned. Paulsboro dress factory reopens employing about fifty. Local officials gain new civic leaders and roadway markers urged in Hammonton and Bridgeton schools enroll record high. Woodbury considers mayoral control of police. Williamstown expects more rentals. Hammonton pupil attendance hits record with many out-of-district riders. Hog cholera hits farms in Bridgeport Pedricktown Auburn. Camden tests chauffeur licenses. Haddonfield approves sewer-improvement assessments.
Mint Cup Recipe Stirred With Mint and Ice
Mix a quart of claret with soda water and curacao a wine glassful sugar to sweeten add mint leaves and crushed ice. Stir briskly and serve.
Chocolate Rice Molded Dessert
A simple old fashioned chocolate rice dessert recipe outlines boiling one cup of rice until tender. It instructs to make a syrup from one cup of sugar, melt one square of chocolate and pour over the rice. The dish is molded, cooled, and served with whipped cream.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
Letters from five women claiming relief from severe female troubles without surgery mark an advertisement for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonials describe pain, irregularity, and avoidance of operations, crediting the remedy for significant improvement and renewed energy. The notice invites readers to write for confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs
Ann Witt
Walnut St
Hanover, Pa
Decatur, Inn
Laura A. Griswop
East William Street
Decatur, Ill
Mrs. C
Grirrrra
Constant St
Cleveland, O
Lydia E.pinkham
Covering Cream Cans To Keep Milk Cool On Haul
The article stresses protecting cream by covering cans during transport to town. A simple wet burlap cover can lower cream temperature by up to 20 degrees, avoiding sun exposure without costly jacketed cans.
Stenographer Laments Unemployment and Lottery of Funds
A stenographer discusses rehabilitating his dwindling funds with another unemployed man. The friend suggests writing a letter for money. The stenographer says he has already drafted a letter for three thousand dollars, but cannot think of anyone to mail it to.
Our Doctor Always At Hand Favorite Remedy Ad
Mr. James Cook of Catskill New York says years of dyspepsia and liver trouble were cured by three bottles of Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. The advertisement notes the medicine restores stomach liver and bowel function cleanses kidneys and bladder and offers a free trial from Kennedy Co Rondout New York. Large bottles available at druggists.
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David Kennedy
James Cook
Catskill
N. Y
Kennedy
Kennedy Co
Rondout
Ups and Downs Like Umbrellas Among Men
A compact analogy notes that some men resemble umbrellas with frequent shifts in fortune. The remark highlights variability in mood or circumstance without naming individuals or events.
Damrosch Receives Honor as Lambert Jests on Music Doctorate
After Columbia awarded Walter Damrosch the Mus Doc degree Alexander Lambert sent a note joking that he is glad a doctor of music exists so he will know where to go if he gets tired of music. The quip adds a light satirical touch to the honor.
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Columbia University
Walter Damrosch
Alexander Lambert
Piano Deal Survives? Save $200 by Not Buying
Dealers claim a $200 savings, but the only sure way to cut that amount is to refrain from purchasing the piano. The remark highlights skepticism about advertised discounts in the current market.
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Cardinals
Grounds
Seymour
Doheny
St. Louis
Cole
Richie
Reusbach
Crandall
Twirler
Lepry
Jim Gilmore
Fed League
Joe Jackson
Bill McKechnie
Connie Mack
McDonald
Houston (Tex
Runt Walsh
Swadina
Jacklitsch
Knabe
Baltimore Terps
Phils
Alexander the Great
Needles
Peoria
Donovan
Barney
Pittsburgh Pirates
Ed Walsh
Sox
Geroge Sisler
University of Michigan
N. J
Polly McLarry
Chicago Cubs
Texas
Ty Cobb
Baker
Jimmy Lavender
Jack Warhop
Richmond
Braves
Giant
Johnny Evers
Johnny
James
New Jersey
Paulsboro
Frederick W. Donnelly
Trenton
Cape May
Vineland Ministerial Union
High Street
Burlington
R. F. Helmig
Marston
Vincentown Grangers
St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Millville
Silver Run
W. Scott Thompson
C. E. Bates
C. P. Cowgill
Campbell
Gibbstown
St. Mary's Church
Warren J. Larricks
Public Utilities Committee
J. C. Winters
Westmont Civic Association
Hammonton Board of Trade
Council
White Horse Pike
Bellevue Avenue
County Boulevard
Bridgeton
Board of Education
Clifard C. Small
Lewis S. Conley
Harry L. McIntyre
Joseph Pizzi
Joseph Pinto
Hygmmonton Council
Woodbury Council
Williamstown
Hammonton
Bridgeport
Pedricktown
Auburn
Camden City Hall
Haddonfield
Maple and
Cedar Avenues
Cleveland, Omo
Vienna
Libby
A. R. Moore
P.O
Pittsburgh
Virginia
B. T. Watkins & CO. Inc
North Ninth St
DU Pont
DU Pont Powder Company
Wilmington
Delaware
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