Great SLUGGERS of the National League Compared
The article contrasts the top NL sluggers with the famed 1910s six, citing Lajoie Wagner Cobb Crawford Jackson and Baker as modern power rivals. It notes NL totals for four base hits and home runs, comparing to the American League leaders and detailing varying batting averages and 300 hitters across the two leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Baker
Larry Lajoie
Hans Wagner
Joe Jackson
Ty Cobb
S Am Crawford
Gen
Gillow
Extet
Lajoia
Wagner
Cobb
Crawford
Jackson
Baker
Schulte
Luderus
Magee
Doyle
Wilson
Hobliitzel
Hoblitzel
Wax@er
Dope Lajoie
Lajoie
Why Connie Mack Sold Pitcher Waddell
The article recounts Connie Mack’s decision to trade pitcher George Edward Waddell from the Philadelphia Athletics to St. Louis. It cites Monte Cross recounting a collapse of Waddell’s conduct on a barnstorming trip, a hotel dispute, and a player revolt leading to Mack’s sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Mack
Waddell
George Edward Waddell
Athletics
Mack
Monte Cross
St. Louis Americans
Harry Davis
Davis
George
O. K
Rube
Topsy Hartsel
Connie
St. Louis
France First To Parade Complete Football Uniform
France, youngest in modern football, has the first complete national kit from cap to stockings. Other nations omit stockings, while France wears red stockings, white knickers, and light blue jerseys forming a tricolor football garb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Young Players Need Nerve and Backbone
A column by Tommy Clark argues that nerve and self confidence dominate early success in baseball. It cautions against timidity, praises persistence after errors, and questions overreliance on hit and run tactics, citing Kilbane’s boxing negotiations as an example of chasing money over merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Kilbane
Abe Attell
Brown
New York
Kilbane
Catcher Steve O Neil Flies With Foul Tip Caution
Steve O Neill of the Cleveland Americans says he constantly tests his catcher's mask after it was bent by a foul tip earlier. His brother John, ex Chicago National catcher, was sidelined by a broken mask, reinforcing the caution. John believes Steve’s arm is sound, and Steve explains his habit began after seeing his brother’s injury.
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Steve O'Neil
Cleveland “ Americans
Steve
John
8&J Louis
Chicago
Boston
Jobn
Ad Wolgast and the green goods claim in boxing lore
The article recounts Ad Wolgast’s joking claim to once posing as a green goods man. He says before a bout with Abe Attell in Los Angeles he posted a $250 forfeit, then in a cafe case he allegedly picked a fake shop diamond and used an $800 rock to bluff a secretary into securing funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zou
Ad Wolgast
Abe Attell
Los Angeles
Tigers Have Real Highbrow
The Detroit Tigers pitcher John Dubuc is described as prioritizing college by attending St. Michael's college in Burlington VI, Holy Cross in Worcester, Fordham in New York, and Notre Dame University before entering the major leagues. Published as a portrait of his education and path to the big show.
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Detroit Tigers
John Dubuc
John
St. Michael's College
Burlington
Holy Cross College
Worcester
Mass
Fordsham College
New York
Notre Dacene University
Suwia
Ind
Cincinnati Star Bo Bescher Tops National League Speed
Bo Bescher of Cincinnati is described as the fastest man in the National League. The Reds outfielder led the league in stolen bases last season and he begins this season strong, predicting a repeat of his 1911 feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belcher
THE
REDS
Bo Bescher
Cincinnati
Bat Nelson Recalls Brutal Ring History and World Tour Plans
The veteran boxer details numerous injuries from fights including ears, nose, thumbs, and hands. He recalls a tough eight round bout with Sam Trott, fractured ribs in a Corbett matchup, and finishing with a ninth round knockout. Nelson also previews a world tour with Frank Gotch and Harry Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammy Trott
Sam
Jonah
Young Scotty
Fond du Lac
Wis
Young Courbett
Mr.Corbett
Nelson
Frank Gotch
Harry Lewis
Philadelphia
Hugh Jennings Praises Hitters as Road to Victory
Detroit manager Hugh Jennings emphasizes powerful hitting over fielding. He argues a 200 hitter in key outfield or first base spots can carry a team, while strong fielders in other roles remain valuable but secondary to offense. The piece cites Donie Bush as a weak hitter but superb fielder and discusses other players like Barry, Bob Wallace and George as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive
Hugh Jennings
Detroit
Jennings
Ers
Donie Bush
Barry
Bobby Wallace
George
Ade
Eleventeen-year-old Dorchester girl to swim English Channel
Rose Pitonof, a sixteen year old Dorchester Massachusetts swimmer, has signed contracts to attempt the English Channel early this summer. She is hailed as a world champion by many.
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Rose Pitonof
Dorchester
Mass
Miss Pitonof
Maay Edperia
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National League
Jderus
Tommy Clark
O'Neil
William Bettenus
Buffalo
Wilkesbarre
Johnson
Walter Johnson
Washington Americans
Joker
Tigers
Bat Nelson
Bob Lundy
Jack Grace
Lundy
Tn& Bicycle Shop
Seattle
Aurelia Herrera
Butte
Mont
Charlie Berry
Milwaukee
Smithereens
Jimmy Britt
Kid
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