Better Education Than College by Walter Clarkson
A reminiscence on professional baseball as a harsher, broader education than college. The author argues that pitching and battling hitters in the major leagues tests grit, adaptation, and strategy more than university study, citing examples from pitchers and catchers to illustrate practical learning under pressure.
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Clarkson
Harvard
Walter Clarkson
New York
Highlanders
al Orth
Philadelphia
Catchers Gloves Feature Quirky Exhibition Idea
A national museum exhibition idea highlights gloves of catchers with varied wear. Billy Bradley notes each glove shows unique wear spots and hollows where balls were caught. He mentions Schrickengost's glove with stuffing bunched to one area and a deep three inch hole from many pitches.
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National Museum
Billy Bradley
Rube
Hugo Kelly Wins Decision Over Jack O'Brien In Indianapolis
Chicago middleweight Hugo Kelly defeats Philadelphia’s Jack O'Brien in a 13 round bout at the Auditorium. Referee James Ryan grants Kelly the decision amid fan frenzy as O'Brien protests. Kelly’s Italian-American supporters celebrate while O'Brien blames the referee. preliminaries feature Kiang Gorman and George Koerner.
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Joe Kelly
James J. Corbett
Hugo Kelly
Chicago
Jack O'Brien
Philadelphia
Auditorium
Indianapolis
James Ryan
Kelly
Windy
Ryan
Mr. Uwren
O'Brien
Macahoul
Joshud
Italy
Stu
Alan
Jim Corbett
Mit
O Brien
Italion
Oarten
Jack Rush
Rolla Emig
Columbus
Jack Ryan
Tolianopolis
Jack Root
Silver Ferretti
Kiag Gorman
Harry Morris
George Koerner
Danny Donavan
Donavan
Ax Cama
Skinny
DeFrinter
Young Bronson
de Bruler
Rily Mayfield
Hot Springs
Koerner-Mayfield
Koerner
Liquorone Germicide Promise Brings Free Trial Offer
A bold promotional offer touts Liquorone as a universal germicide that kills pathogens without harming tissue. The ad claims rapid cures for asthma bronchitis malaria and more, promising a free full bottle and paying the druggist if one has not tried it, urging readers to submit the coupon.
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OM Avery
Bette
Indiana Wins Big Over Ohio State in Baseball Showdown
Indiana University baseball team dominates Ohio State in a Thursday workout and two Central league games. Veterans like Clarke and Hunter lead the pitching and fielding, while new players show promise in left field and at short. The 19M veterans Hare, Bradbury, and Captain Boyle are noted for solid fielding last week.
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Bloomington
Indiana Universty
Iaten
Ohio State
Suniet
Inaina
Torrelatte
Phivers
le Foxaite
Hantsgor
Clarke
Pax
Robinson
Hunter
Hitlers
Hare
Bradbury
Boyle
Advice for an Athlete by Hackensenmide
George Hackensenmide outlines rules for aspiring athletes emphasizing sobriety and disciplined training. He urges varied workouts, hard work without exhaustion, and cold baths after routines. He cautions against exercising after a heavy meal and stresses outdoor practice and consistent effort.
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George Hackensenmide
Campjon Wreatier
Hat Ini
Saints and Hodslters Postponed by Rain at Washington Park
If the grounds dry out Wednesday afternoon, the Saints and Hodslters will play. Tuesday’s game could not be played due to rain. Manager Kelley will likely use Ferguson and Manager Barrow will likely trot at Starkells.
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Washington Park
Saints
Hodslers
Kelley
Ferguson
Barrow
Ikety
Starkells
Sporting of All Sorts and Notables in Baseball News
Centric baseball roundup notes W S. Daniels invited to spring meet May 8. Nick Altrock, Luther Taylor, Battling Nelson, Jesse Burkert, Connie Back, Kender, O'Connor and others profiled. Keeler Leach McGraw and other stars of smaller builds contrasted with past giants. Spit ball deemed a back number as baserunning earns critique. Brooklyn backstop Lewis and Hanlon noted for strategy and fielding flair.
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Connie Back
Athletics
Kender
Lajos
Basl
Standings of the Clubs in the American League
The standings list multiple city matchups with team names and battery pairings. Detroit hosts Cincinnati, St Louis at Brooklyn, Philadelphia faces New York, Boston hosts Philadelphia, New York battles Washington, and Notre Dame in South Bend shows Batter ies Ferrius Searles Waldorf Cocke.
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Notre Dame
South Bend
Ferrius and
Searles
Dame, Waldorf and Cocke
Two Floris and Historical Boxing Tales Recalled
In reminiscences tied to old circuits and famed names, stories recall a Cleveland Chicago game mishap with an overthrow and a fateful call. Parson Davies discussed a planned Jackson Sullivan bout with a color line debated, a 120000 purse, and Sullivan’s reluctance to meet under all terms. The unresolved negotiations, plus other vintage anecdotes, color the era’s boxing memories.
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Aneson
Ciicuit
Fred Goldsmith
Chitage
Dave
Anson
Maid Goldy
Mike Kelly
Anton
George
Mike
Jackson
Davies
Peter Jackson
Big Brick
Sullivan
Pacific Coast
Min
Fulda
Francixes
Parson
Bullivan
Dummy Hoy and the infield misdirection trick
In a Cincinnati game, Hoy displayed innovative glove work. Lave Crag recalls Hoy catching a rising line drive with unusual grip, then signaling a curve pitch to trick the catcher and batter, showing Hoy's ingenuity at the plate and in fielding.
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Jim McGuire
Lajola
Ertain McGuire
Lave Crag
Cincinnat
Louia
Hoy
Wednesday Games Across Leagues Highlight Matchups
In the American Association Paul faces Indianapolis while Milwaukee meets Louisville and Columbia plays Midhnelabelia at Talco. National Leagues feature Brooklyn at New York Chicago at Pittsburg Cincinnati at St Louis and Boston at Philadelphia. American League shows Washington at Boston Philadelphia at New York Chicago at St Louis and Cleveland at Detroit with Toledo and Minneapolis appearing in scattered fixtures. Batteries listed include Camus and Clark for an Oakland lineup and Morgan and Stoner for Kansas City with Dorner and Brown, reflecting a day of varied baseball action.
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American Association
Milwaukee
Salumbus
Louisvilla
Kansam City
Indianapolis Bat
Toledo
Sesaveyee O
New York
Pillsburg
Eevee Revere
Chicago
Bat
Philadelphise
Brooklyn
Loula
Philadelphia
Detroit P
Cleveland Reviees
Louis
Washington
Chinago
Arantae
Bt Paul
Indianapolis
City
Columbia
Midhnelabelia
Talco
Louisville
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Lots
Boston
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Tremiow Wins Stirring Telegraph Pool Room Night
In Boston and New York, observers watched as telegraphic scores flashed from Brighton. Tremiow reportedly won, Berny bet heavily, and a pool room crowd nicknamed Tremiow’s rider job in jest. Police intervened as the scene unfolded and the telegraph ear recorded every moment.
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New York
Dusty Rhoades
Brighton
Dernhard
Berny
Dunty
Px-telegraph
Child's Rocker and Furniture Sale At The Reliable
A fragmented ad lists a child's rocker for 1.00 and discounted kitchen cabinet items at The Reliable Furniture Co. Timely pickup times 9 to 10 o'clock Thursday morning and 8 to 10 a.m. sales details are garbled with pricing lines.
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the Reliable
McDourall Kitchen
Timarrow
Reliable Furniture Co
Tinela-at
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