Eccentric Superstitions of Early Baseball Players
The article catalogs quirky rituals of figures like O Bates, Tie, and Oldring, noting bat rituals, footwork, and pre pitch habits. It mentions Barney Pelty, Bill Donovan, Heine Peltz, Orville Westruff, Rabbit Rosin, and Bill Armour amid a panorama of superstition and peculiar pregame routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tr Obe Sieways Ewinge
Hghier
Agide
Bap Laie Siways
Barney Pelly Moet
Rube Oldring
Bueschi Ford
Bill Donovan
Ted Tuck
Heine Peltz
Coroneis
Crack crews entered for Olympiad in Stockholm races
European attention centers on Bodten rowing events linked to the Stockholm Olympics in July. England may send eights and fours including Thames Rowing Club four, likely Bruce Logan and crew, aiming for selection. Regatta course is a sheltered dead water lake about a mile from town center, enabling easy start to finish viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bodten
Stockholm
Europe
England
Thames Rowing Club
Henley
Bruce Logan
Atroke
CC. G. Rought
K. Vernon
J. Beresford
Return Ball Keeps Flaherty In Fast Company
Heinie Peltz recalls Dat Flaherty’s return ball as a key factor in keeping him in the game. Pat would fire quick returns after a miss, as Kling swung three times and finally connected for a three-base hit, nearly ending Pat’s career thoughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flaherty
Heinie Peltz
Pat
John Kling
John
Kling
Speedy Vin Campbell Sparks Controversy Between Pirates and Red Sox
Veteran pitcher Mordecai Brown argues Vin Campbell’s speed ruined his Pirates career and frustrated Fred Clarke. Campbell’s aggressive fielding and premature start at bat limited his hitting, leading to his trade to Boston for Mike Donlin.
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Vin Campbell
Pirates
Boston
Mike Donlin
Pittsburgh
Mordecai Brown
Campbell
Fred Clarke
Clarke
Pirate
Vin
Brown
Donlin
Tryouts Planned for Pentathlon and Decathlon May
The Olympic Pentathlon tryouts will be held May 18 across three regions to give Pacific coast central west and east athletes a chance to compete. Decathlon tryouts follow May 24 and 25 with events including 100 meters toss weights high jump and 1,500 meters. The selection committee may choose athletes who did not compete if justified by ability.
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Pacific Coast
Central West
East
Inquisitive Athletics Boost Team Play Through Questions
Harry Davis credits Philadelphia Athletics players Eddie Collins Jack Barry Frank Baker and Jack McInnis with asking more questions than any other quartet. Their constant inquiry spurred new plays and sharper thinking, contributing to the team's unique onfield strategies.
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Harry Davis
Philadelphia Athletics
Davis
Eddie Collins
Jack Barry
Frank Baker
Jack McInnis
Athletics
Keeler Names Hardest Pitchers He Faced
Wille Keeler recalls Amos Rusie and Ed Walsh as the toughest pitchers he faced in his long major league career. He notes Rusie’s fast curve and Walsh’s celebrated spitball, praising their speed, movement, and effectiveness even when Walsh’s delivery varied.
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Amos Husie
Ed Walsh
Wille Keeler
Kusie
Walsh
Rusi
Baltimore
Atmos
Giants
Jack Chesbro
Baseball Gleanings Highlight 1912 Travel and Players
The piece notes Wilkes Barre joins the New York State league, Pittsburgh teams to travel far in 1912, Barney Dreyfuss must fund 346673 miles for trips, and discusses Buck O’Brien and Hendrickson’s potential impact with the Boston Americans. It touches age myths in baseball and Olaf Hendrickson’s speed and fielding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Barney Dreyfuss
Boston Americans
Wil Buck O'Brien
Jim McAleer
Unique Minor Leaguer Records Eleven-Year Club Stay
Nashville outfielder Wiseman holds a rare record by remaining with the same club for eleven seasons from 1960 through 1962, totaling 1,401 games and 4,724 at bats. He rarely missed games, with 86 in his first year and 91 runs in 1961, highlighting his lengthy tenure and steady production in the minor leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dec Wiseman
Nashville
Wiseman
Doe
America's Prospects in Olympic Games
Tommy Clark surveys American and British sprint and distance contenders for Stockholm 1912. He highlights F R Craig and other western sprinters, middle distance stars from Chicago, Michigan, Cornell, and Notre Dame, and notes strong field events prospects. He warns that German and Swedish athletes, led by Braun and Hjortberg, could challenge.
Sutton 10 Defend Title Against Morningstar
Morningstar and George Sutton will meet in Chicago on May 18 for the 18.1 balk line billiard championship. Morningstar, though idle recently, claims current superiority while pundits question his past all around world title status and superb control.
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Sutton
Morningstar
Qo Morningstar
George Sutton
Chicago
Peculiar Baker Encounter Tells of Jim Delehanty’s Baseball Oddity
Jim Delehanty narrates a curious game incident about Baker of Philadelphia. He recalls a dramatic double play when Baker hit a line drive that Delehanty barely moved for, yet later admits Baker consistently outplayed him despite his shifts.
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Jim Delehanty
Baker
Jim Deiehbanty
Philadelphia
Lefty Russell Aims To Show Class After Arm Recovery
Lefty Russell nicknamed the $12 000 beauty of Connie Mack says his arm has fully recovered and he expects to display the quality he showed as a member of the Baltimore team.
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Russell
Connie Mack
Baltimore
Hawaiian Is Real Human Fish AWAIIAN Swimmers Eye Olympic Bid
Hawaiian swimmer Duke Kahanamoku, from Hui Main Swimming Club of Honolulu, is expected to represent the United States in the Sweden Olympic Games. He holds 50 and 100 yard records and reportedly swam 45 4-5 seconds for the century in salt water, a time faster than the world record, though not official. His best fresh water distance is 55.26 seconds. After early indoor tank unfamiliarity in Pittsburgh he improved at Chicago and Pennsylvania training, and he is slated for outdoor meets this summer.
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England
Sweden
Oxford
Cambridge
McMillan
Baker
Stockholm
Finland
America
R. Craig
West
F. R. Heldt
Chicago Athletic Association
J. Wasson
Notre Dame
C. Cook
Ohio State Universities
H. W. Ford
Craig
Alvah Brewer
Rosenberger
Irish American Athletic Club
Gwin Henry
Texas
Ira Davenport
University of Chicago
Lester Burmané
University of Missouri
B&f
B&f. J. Lindberg of the Chicago Athletic Association
Clark P
Miami University
John Devine
Shepherd
Kiviat
Gissing
Frick
Valentin
McEntee
Jones
Cornell
Berna
Germany
Braun
Ernest Hjortberg
Hjertberg
Old
New Jersey Athletic Club
Columbia University
All Sweden
Duke Kahanamoku
Hui Main Swimming Club
Honolulu
Cecil Haley
Australia
Kahanamoku
Pittsburgh
Left Handed First Sacks Foresee Great Hitting Future
The quote proclaims a left handed first baseman as destined for greatness, citing Daubert of Brooklyn whose perfect fielding stunts beat the Cubs twice last summer. The speaker asserts certainty, linking to Daubert’s demonstrateable skill before a trade to Boston.
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Johnny Kiing
Daubert
Brooklyn
Cubs
Boston
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Canton
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Pomle Mack
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W. A. Edwards
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J. C. Case
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H. F. Porter
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