The Ball in Baseball History and Its Rules
The article surveys the evolution of the baseball ball from its basic composition to official sizing and ownership. It details changes from 6½ to 9⅝ inch circumferences, weight limits, leather and wool yarn, and business rules on who furnishes balls, how many exist per game, and how they are handled after losses or damage. It notes shifts in materials, cork centers, and the abolition of earlier practices, ending with a 1890 rule forbidding rubbing the ball to alter its surface.
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Professional Association
Spalding League
Beach American Association
National League
Freddie Welsh Faces Ted Lewis in High Profile Championship Bout
The report notes Freddie Welsh must defeat his rival British lighter Ted Lewis after Lewis has lately defeated several top contenders, setting up a likely decisive clash for the championship.
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Freddie Welsh
Ted Lewis
Ted
No Conference for Peace Ends Meeting in Indiana
Federal League club owners gathered in Indianapolis and then left French Lick without progress toward baseball peace. Only Presidents Gilmore and Gwinner of Pittsburgh plus Robertson of Buffalo remained overnight as they avoided talks with Ruppert of the New York Americans. Contenders pushed for amalgamation but a deadlock over club purchase prices stalled a deal.
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French Lick
Ind
Indianapolis
Gilmore
Edward Gwinner
Pittsburg Club
W. E. Robertson
Buffalo Club
Colonel Ruppert
New York Americans
Giants and Phillies Tale of 152 Game Season
The Phillies won the pennant in a 152 game season while the Giants finished last. The Phillies outscored the Giants by five runs and had 1216 hits to 1298 for the Giants. Fielding errors showed 216 for Philadelphia and 257 for the Giants.
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Phillies
Giants
MecGraw
Yale and Princeton Crews to Race in New Haven Harbor
Yale and Columbia will meet in a one and one eighth mile boat race in New Haven harbor with a large crowd expected. Yale plans a steamer for 400 spectators and another for 1700 to anchor near the finish as fans anticipate a close contest amid football weekend events.
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Yale
Princeton
New Haven
Conn
Columbia
Auto crash returns Penn Central official to Spangler area
In Altoona on November 11 J Emery Shute assistant general manager of the Penn Central Light Power Company drove from Spangler when his car skidded and overturned in a ditch near the city. Walter J Hamer Altoona city clerk 290 pounds fell on Shute’s chest but no bones were broken. Charles Keller a salesman suffered a sprained wrist.
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Altoona
Spangler
J. Emery Shute
Penn Central Light & Power Company
Shute
Walter J. Hamer
Charles Keller
Can pets and humans share disease risks
Dr Bow ers answers can cats and dogs communicate disease with humans and other animals. The article in MVERY WERK explores zoonotic questions and safety steps for pet owners.
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Bowers
Mvery Werk
Michigan declines to play on coast against California
Ann Arbor November 11 The University of Michigan student council refused an invitation from Los Angeles alumni for a New Year’s Day football game with the University of California. The council said such a game would not be official or under college supervision.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Los Angeles
University of California
Moose Club Opens Season with Narrow Win Over German Brewery
The Moose Club defeated the German Brewery team in a close season opener. The Moose announce they are open for engagements with any city team.
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Moose Club
Moose
Billard
Seer
Fradiska
Ruhl
Army football tickets sold out for Navy game
West Point announces all Army allotment tickets for the November 27 Army vs Navy game have been distributed. Secretary and treasurer Charles B. Meyer said no tickets remain and late applicants should not expect seats.
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West Point
N. Y
Army
Army and Navy
New York
Charles B. Meyer
Army Athletic Council
St Josephs Club Falls to K O G Camps in SS Peter and Paul Hall
St Josephs Club basketball lost 37 to 20 to K O G city camps in SS Peter and Paul hall. The St Josephs quintet showed strong effort as their first outside game, with Carney Stegmaier and Waugh shining for St Josephs while Piper Macfarlane led the K O G five. Sell replaced Fahey at guard early in the second half.
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St. Joseph's
SS. Peter and Paul's Hall
Champs
Tram
Carney
Waugh
Piper
Macfarlane
Sell
Fahey
K. O
Landis Stegmaier
Fiper Wenge
S. Guatd
Eed Fahey
Nicholson
Hetzer
Federal League to locate new Bronx baseball club
In New York on November 11 the Fed era league plans to place its new team in the Bronx with stands already in design and work to start next week. Backers’ identities remain private though one is said to be a friend of Harry Sinclair. Also in sports the Wonders of the Diamond Bowling League accept a match versus Bay Wonders for a $25 purse featuring Frank Harsh Clarence Brant Deiman Workman Cecil Clark Lester Kline and Clifford Spiker.
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New York
Federal League
Bronx
Gilmore
Harry Sinclair
Newark Federals
Wonders
Diamond Bowling League
Bay Wonders
South End
Diamond
Frank Harsh
Clarence Brant
Deiman Workman
Cecil Clark
Lester Kline
Clifford Spiker
Yearling Trotting Filly Sets World Record in Lexington
A yearling trotting filly by Prince Ansella Moko broke the world record at the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders' Association meet in Lexington. Woodland Stock Farm of Woodland, California owns the filly, beating the previous mark of 2 18 4 set by Miss Stokes on the same track.
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Lexington
Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association
Prince Ansella Moko
Woodland Stock Farm
Woodland
Cal
Miss Stokes
Business Men's Athletic Association Rents Hall for Gymnasium
Lonaconing reports the newly formed Business Men's Athletic Association has rented Spier's Hall on East Main Street to serve as a gym. They will install apparatus and shower baths with Harper Rankin named treasurer and Dr Hodgson appointed physical director. A playful note mocks Bill Carrigan's brick house with shin guards and masks.
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Lonaconing
Business Men's Athletic Association
Spier’s Hall
Harper Rankin
HB. W. Hodgson
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Mike Twe
Messenger
Kearney ST
Europe
Frisco
National Cartoon Service Coi
India
Professional
American Association
Organized Ball
Fred Mitchell
Boston Braves
Stallings
Harvard
Michigan
ST. Josephs
Quint
Eppa Rixey
Philly
Episcopal High School of
Alexandria
Rixey
Y. Park
Rf Desmond
Bill Carrigan
the Beer Among Beers German Brewing CO
Cumberland
Maryland
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