The Spitball Delivery and its Elusive Movement
The writer explains the spitball's unpredictable motion and the challenge for pitchers to master control. He notes the grip and fingers, the higher speed than a curve, and the catcher’s reception as the ball drops unpredictably. He warns against relying on spitballs for a long career and cites Boston as the source of initial successful experiments and acclaimed pitching results.
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Hataman
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Boston
Colleges lure players from north to coach in winter
A Sun report notes college offers pull players from northern teams for winter coaching jobs. It cites Jack Chesbro, who left the Highlanders for Harvard, risking his reputation and team pennant chances. The piece argues such splits harm clubs and performance when players chase coaching pay.
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Collegians
Tmeen
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Jack Chesbro
Rexample
Chesbro
Harvard
Highlanders
New York
Cheabro
Monty
The Greatest Play King Larry Ever Saw
Lasole praises a legendary defensive sequence by Me Jones of the Na Hongis. Flick’s fly to right center prompts Jones to chase and throw to Mill at third, Bay reaching safely on a controversial call and an error. The crowd agrees the play was remarkable and unlikely to be matched.
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Tamond
Lasole
Me Jones
Na Hongis
Jake Tah
Bay
Flick
Jones
Cleveland
Nils
Kelly
Drelaton
FennIs Healthful Tennis Training Advice For Girls
An article extols tennis as a wholesome exercise for girls, stressing proper technique from the start, the value of wall practice, and the benefits to the body. It emphasizes relaxed wrist and elbow, fluid swings, and overall fitness including breathing and flexibility.
Hoosiers Edge Blues In Slow Pitch Clash
Indianapolis beats Kansas City 2 0 with Curtis holding the Blues to nine hits. Curtis pitched clever ball and struck out five, while Hess allowed four, as nine hits and a few walks decided the game in the fifth and eighth innings. Slippery Eels pitched well for Kansas City but the Hoosiers pulled ahead late.
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Eels
Hoosiers
Curtis
Hess
Indianacetis
Indianapolis
HO A
Bruce
Rf Moran
McCreery
Massey
Farrell
Carr
Weaver
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Stoner
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Nance
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Ela
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Halix
Bonner
Maasey
MecCreery
Morano Massey
Thoney
Ban—Broner
City
Hagkell
Cleveland sports notes mixed with boxing chatter
Ailed commentary from Cleveland papers laments Manager Brahl and Dite decisions, notes Joe Kelley’s slow path to 30, praises Jack Titus’ batting, and highlights Jack Johnson as the dominant heavyweight and Marvin Hart’s critique. Tennis and boxing bits reference Waddell, Tannehill, Pop Geers aging, Curtiz trade, John L. Sullivan talk, and San Francisco fight followers.
Gap in standings and Thursday games in American Association and leagues
The page lists gaps in club standings and Thursday games across American Association and leagues. matchups include Kangas City at Indianapolis and Minneapolis at Columbus with two gates, plus St Paul at Toledo and Milwaukee at Louisville. National League features Pittsburgh at New York Philadelphia at Chicago and Brooklyn at Cincinnati with Beaton at St Louis. American League games show Cleveland at Boston and St Louis at New York, Chicago at Washington, Detroit at Philadelphia, Canton at Dayton, and Springfield at Wheeling.
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American Association
Kangas City
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Columbus
St. Paul
Tniedo
Milwaukee
Loulaville
National League
Pitsburg
New York
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Cintinent
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Cleveland
Boston
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Detroit
Philadelphia
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Canton
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Owen
Winter
Ambrunter
Palty and Sugden
Bay
Cheabro
McGuire
Donahue
Buelow
Jacobsen
Kiltridge
Kil Iian
Drell
Cincinnati and Brooklyn trade early in National League
A compact recap of NL results shows Cincinnati at Chicago and Brooklyn on the road. Phases include battery pairings like Reulbach and Kilne for Chicago and Young and Moran for Boston, with multiple games listed across cities such as St Louis and Philadelphia. The page also features legal notices for liquor licenses in Indianapolis and surrounding wards.
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Tong Rats
Brooklyn
CRO Loztodgcot
IE Balleres
Feing
Sieert
Melotyre
Bergen
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Boston
Reulbach
Kilne
Young
An Moran
Pittaburi
New York
Philiint and
Feitson and
Bowerman
St. Louta
SL Loutz
Phiadelphia
Brown and Grady
Pitinger
Dosin
Mathew
Britt Wins Clash With Sullivan in Six Rounds
Edward Britt dominates Washingtonian Sullivan in a six round bout praised for Britt’s defense and counterpunching. Report notes Sullivan’s wild blows and Britt’s controlled strategy, with fans seeing Britt as the more polished fighter and Sullivan as a future talent.
Blues and Hoosiers Set For Second Game
Kansas City reports the Blues and the Hoosiers will meet in the second game of the series Thursday afternoon. Reldy is expected to start for the locals with Skopec or Morgan for the visitors. Dan Patch is coming and Car Patch will be a state fair attraction in Indianapolis on September 13.
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Kansas City
Blues
Hoosiers
Eeries
Reldy
Skopec
Morgan
Dan Patch
Alanapolis
Britt Declines Final Fight Despite Public Demand
In a declared stance, Britt will not participate in a concluding bout against Nelson though a postfight showcase is planned. The public awaits, as organizers title the upcoming encounter with a $25.00 puree prize and emphasize Britt's intended proof of superiority.
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Britt
Nelson
Notice of liquor license request in Center township
A subscriber announces intent to apply to the Board of Commissioners in premier term 15 for a license to sell intoxicating malt and spirituous liquors in less than a roomful, to be drank on premises. The business occupies a 1x35 foot room on the ground floor of a two story brick building on Wrat street in Simon Yandex district, east part of outlet 139, near Indianapolis center.
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Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Indiana
Priviers
Simon Yandex
Sutydivtetir
Outlet 139
Indiananols
Mariom County
Indlena
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Man Sought Marion County License To Sell Intoxicants
Frank Schmidt applies to the Board of Commissioners at Marion County Indiana for a license to sell intoxicating vinous malt and spirits in quantities under five gallons. His business at 108 Washington St Ward 15 Indianapolis Center Township includes a bar room 18 by 20 feet and two living rooms, fronting north on Washington Street on the ground floor of a two story brick building. He located on lots 2 and 3 of Ward's subdivision in Indianapolis. September term 1% request filed.
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Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Minolsat
Binkley
Indianapolis
J. M. Seth
Biarion County
Biale
Morris St
Indiansporls
Ind. Ami
Borris
Wapitolave
Louis
Fourteenth Ward
Morrix and
Nordyheave
McCarty
West Indianapolis
Mudianapolis
Morrissi
Fred Weil
Board of Commusionera
Fadieno
Washington-st
Indianapolla
Marion
County
Indlang
Frank Schmidt
Kitchan and Stockroom
Jones
Dent Township
Akld County
State of Indians
Washington St
Atory
Indianapolis Center Township
Isaac Ciener
Isaac Ciener Applies for Liquor License in Center Township
The notice states Isaac Ciener will apply to the Marion county Board of Commissioners in September for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons at his establishment located at 51 Washington Street, a two story brick building in Ward 12, Center Township Indianapolis. The notice is issued to citizens of Ninth Ward and Twelfth Ward.
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John L. Sullivan
Charley Mitchell
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Sullivan
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