Wakefield’s early baseball roots and rise to the big leagues
Elyria’s Howard Wakefield, the husky Cleveland catcher, grew up here with his parents before moving to Cleveland. Born noted for his weight, he was teased as a youngster but showed promise early, catching for Des Moines after his first remote assignment and earning only expenses and a possible extra hit.
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Elyria
Howard Wakefield
Husky
Cleveland
Wakefild
Old Fair Round Diamond
Billy Smith
Lorain
Howard
Wakefield
Des Moines
Brislin
Gately & Brennans
CHAMPS MAY PLAY GIORE DAVIS AT SHORT CHICAGO
George Davis, veteran White Sox shortstop, arrived from New York and signed his contract. Manager Jones and Comiskey are not concerned by his late report, praising Tannehill and Roche for solid spring defense while Davis’ head is a noted asset.
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Chicago
George Davis
White Sox
Newbork
Jones
New Orleans
Comiskey
Tannehill
Roche
Davis
Youth Movement Seeks Ban on McGraw Giants in South
In New Orleans on April 5 a drive to bar John McGraw and the New York Giants from Southern parks gains traction. Charley Frank plans to present the measure at the spring meeting, with Birmingham and Memphis cited as supporters and Dixie leagues asked to join the boycotts.
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New Orleans
McGraw
Giants
Charley Frank
Spring Baseball Association
Birmingham
Memphis
Dixie
South
Baseball Notes Highlight Pirates Reds and Race for Flag
Billy Hamilton plans tryouts for sons of prominent fathers with Rudderham and Bierbauer among hopefuls. Pat Flaherty linked with Richmond and Pittsburgh clubs along with Chesbro and Tannehill. Storke versatile infield for Pirates. Husk Chance seeks accurate public image about gambling rumors. Outfelder Thomas and Hugins noted as potential Reds batsmen. Colonel Dreyfuss touts Pirates pitching top in league aside from Chicago as Reds finally beat Boston Americans 7 to 2 with Coakley Mason for Boston and Glaze Killian for the Americans.
Benefit Fund For Old Ball Players Raised In Commission Talk
August Herrmann chairs a plan for a protection fund for distressed veteran players. Ban Johnson notes the idea at a New York commission meeting, saying a several hundred thousand dollar annual fund could be raised with broad support from baseball enthusiasts.
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August Herrmann
National Commission
Ban Johnson
New York
Johnson Gays
Cardinals Rally Over Browns In St Louis Series
Old Eagle Eye notes McAleer unearthed another fierce slugger in the Western bushes named Chriss. Crane says he hit everything McGraw's best twirlers had out to the fence as St Louis leads the series 6 to 2. Glade opposed Stevens and Beebe for the Nationals. Cardinals tally 14 singles to 6 against their Browns rivals.
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McAleer
Chriss
Crane
McGraw
Cardinals
St Louis
Browns
Glade
Stevens
Beebe
Nationals
Dry Ball Saves the Day for Athletics in New York
Recalls a ninth inning rally where pitcher Rube Waddell swapped a wet ball for a dry one to steady the Indian and strike out the next batter, turning a tense moment in a rain-soaked game in New York.
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Rube Waddell
Athletics
New York
Bender
Tndian
Connie Much
Waddell
Gus
Pate
Rube
Dender
Rubbe
Hai
Elyria Baseball Team Completes Signing of Players
Secretary Brasselle reports all players have contacted him. Akron catcher Brazell confirms April 22 arrival to try for first base, six feet three and a half inches tall. Chicago Junction star Tom Healy from Independence Virginia plans to join for Elyria, adjusting gear as needed.
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Elyria
Brasselle
Brazzell
Akron
Kitchen
Tom Healy
Chicago Junction
Independence
Virginia
Brasselie
Mainish
Thought Champion Skates Into Duquesne Garden In Exhibition
An evident diminutive skater known as Thought Champion visits Duquesne Garden in Pittsburg seeking an ice tryout for upcoming Friday and Saturday races. Danahey directs him to Billie Bratton after Logan confirms his identity as the famed speed skater from Saranac Lake.
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Duquesne Garden
Pittsburg
McSwigan
Danahey
Frank
Billie Bratton
Fred Logan
Donahey
Bratton
Billy
St Johns
Logan
Wood
Saranac Lake
Tagan
Tim
Rheumatism Cure Claim Uric-O Promoted by Smith Company
An advertisement claims Uric-O a non alcoholic liquid cure for rheumatism linking past rheumatic illness to paralysis. It asserts rapid action on blood and kidneys and offers free samples from Smith Drug Company New York and listings in Elyria via Eady's Drug Store at one dollar per bottle.
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Smiths
Smiti Drug Company
Syft-Acune
N. Y
Druggista
Elyria
Eady
The
Plain Dealer Publishing Co
Cleveland, Oluo
Fighting Instinct Helps Young Players Like Mullen
Infielder Mullen, a Baltimore second baseman who refused California with the Giants over salary disputes, gains attention from American Association and Eastern League managers. Scouts say his fighting instinct, steady improvement in Baltimore, and steady hitting may lead to value for New York under McGraw.
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Mullen
New York Giants
California
McGraw
New York
Hugh Jennings
Baltimore
Baseball score nuggets from yesterday's games
Yesterdays games include Browns 1 Cardinals 0 in St Louis series finale. Sox 8 Evansville 1. Phillies 4 Athletics 1. Indianapolis 4 Washington 3. Detroit 7 Birmingham 0. Also an ad for D. B. D. Prescription and Kodel remedy promising eczema and dyspepsia relief.
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Geo. Davis
Billy Hamilton
Rudderham
Bierbauer
Pat Flaherty
Richmond
Chesbro and
Tannehil
Storke
Hot Springs
Pirates
Husk
Chance
Outfelder
Thomas
Hugins
Reds
Thomas Bate
Dreyfuss
Champa
Boston Americans
Coakley
Mason Fitehed
Hanionians
Glaze
Killian
Old Eagle Eye
CKATE
Fighting Instinct
Maureén
Jennings
James Mullen
Amercaros
Powell
Fromme
Jim Delehantys
SOX
Evansville
Phillies
Coonie Mack
Caorridon
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Washington
Bert Briggs
Charlie Carr
Falkenburg
Detroit
Claude Hossman
Coal Barons
Phillips & Co's
Butterflies
By James Allen
Cicr
Arthur Frederick Sheldon
the Science Press
the Republic
James Allen
Daily PI
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Morning Plain Dealer
Ation
Oaly Plain Dealer
Ohio Farmer
Nat'l Stockman & Farmer
Metropolitan Magasine
Ladies’ World
Michigan Farmer
New York Tribune Farmer
Homekeeper
Postel Semle
Hat Pelorr
Vane
the Daily Plain Dealer Reg
the Mathelory
American Magasines
Cosmopolitan
McClure’s
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Price
West
P. S. Williams
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