American Left-Handed Prowess Across Leagues
A survey of American and National League southpaws highlights Philadelphia and Chicago rosters as deep in lefties with Waddell Plank and Altrock White. It notes strong pitching staffs, compares Puttmann Chesbro and Rusl, and contrasts Detroit Cleveland Cincinnati and Chicago sparse lefties with star power in New York and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Plank
Chicago
Bomiskey
White
Nick Mirock
Att Rock
Ope
Waddell
Eddie Plank
Gettysburg
Tcheler
Amos Rusl
Fis
Washnatem
Patten
Jacobson
Jesse Tannehit
Boston
Coniny
New York
Alonzo Puttmann
Cincinnati
Raul
Grifith
Griy
Chestro
Powell
Puttman
Highlanders
Chesbro
Hee
Young Puttmann
Dr. White
Esp Potemann
Heston
Cleveland
Jimmy McAleer
Kil Man
Tigers
Cy Young
Lambey
Detroit
Louie
Endie Sleser
Minneapolis
Haynes
Browns
Bandera
Brush
Chienga
Welmer
Hahn
Ina
Wiltee
Paley Flaherty
Flaherty
Wiltge
Ned Hanson Aims to Build a Teachable Baseball Team
Brooklyn sees Ned Hanson of the Superbas pledging a teachable approach for the coming season. He cites failures of the previous year due to improvised teamwork, lack of instruction, and players who would not be coached. He notes men like Shecxare and Strang underperformed and laments missed wins from mental errors and missed signals.
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Ned Hanson
Brooklyn
Fet
Ned Henson
Superbas
Ned
Brookliy
Chevers
Brooklys
Geome
Othat
Shecxare
Strang
Indianapolis Auction Records Prices At Union Stockyards Sale
Large sale at the Union stockyards features high prices for horses and colts. Bidders include G A Brown East St Louis and D Arnheim Pittsburg with multiple horses listing values from 20 to 500 dollars. Notable consignors include J Smith Tal Molls and H A Paulding with names like Dolly Varden and Major Brooky among entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Horse Sale Company
Union Stockyards
Hen Marshall
M. J. Lane
Bwayzee
Dolly Varden
Baron Bel
H A. Paulding
Indianapolit
Hazel Star
Tly
Marvy Pauley
Back Bess
Brown
Ent Bt. Louis
Vernice
BOS
Lady K
L Sehlesinger
Wiertin
Rus
Avia
Dolly Cyr
A. Herb
Decatur
Ind
Tally H
Wm. Long
Pillsburg
V. Raline
WB. Zimmerman
Gaz
Chay
G. A. Brown
East St. Louis
Ey Alfrida
Alfred G. Wi
F. Quade
Brooklyn
Reen
Schlesinger
Vienna
Austria
Orphan Bey
B. Cine
Indianapolis
Meduro
Greyntune
Hambrino
G. A. Crown
Baat
Loch
AM SH
Prince Frank
Louis Brooks
Nellie Lederer
A. H. Smith
Danville
Ball
Joan Hk, Jr
M. L. King
Harry F
Wes Stout
Hanover
Pittsburg
Cornelia B
Dr. Davis
Highland
F. M. Moors
Pamacroa. Dl
Golden Rule
T. D. Wilson
Champalgn
Fen
Died Without a Will in Pittsburg Special to the Sun
Special to the Sun reports on the death of George E. Smith of Pittsburg who died intestate. The article recalls his lifelong friendship with a prominent Pittsburg banker and his turf dealings. It notes Smith’s wealth, including property in New York and a stake in the Manhattan Elevated line, valued at around 1.5 million dollars, and laments his lack of a will.
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Pittsburg
Lee George E. Smith
Pittsburs van
Done Staley
Phil
New York
Mushattan
Fort Wayne and Indianapolis Players Compete on Ice
Fort Wayne with former Indianapolis player Dickey Pierce visits the rink on Thursday night. Bone, from Richmond, runs the floor for Pierce. Marty Bronson of the Central League to resign at a meeting in Indianapolis. Marion defeats the Sycamores amid polo chatter as Landis chairs Congress session with Fred Tanda presiding in Washington.
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Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Dickey Pierce
Bone
Richmond
Pierce
Marty Bronson
Central Inague
Elvh
Bunday
Indianapolia
Darney Rogherty
Nimont
Lafayette
Munrough
Latham
Toeal
Marion
Sycamoren
Pugs Practice As Feb 4 Title Fight Nears
Ban Francisco February report on Young Corbett and Batting Nelson preparing for February 4 bout. Corbett trains under Frank McDonald at a Bay Area camp while Nelson returns to Lark Spur, aiming to reach peak condition. Future plans include John WIlle challenging Bob Fitzsimmons in March if terms are agreed.
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Ban Francisco
Cal
Corbett
Nelson
Frank McDonld
Fom Gans
Frank Rafael
Elm- Nelson
Lark Spur
John Wille
Chicago
Jack O'Brien
Bob Fitesimmons
Alex Gerggalns
Ban Franclen Athletic Club
How They Stand and Night Results Summary
Standings show Pet. and DL. leaders with Danville and Lafayette teams leading in late season race. Wednesday results include Indianapolis, Kokomo, Martins, Lafayette, and Logansport wins. Thursday games list Anderson at Danville Fort Wayne at Indianapolis Kokomo at Logansport Lafayette at Marion.
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W. 1
Indianapolis
Kokomo
Marton
Lafayette
Anderson
Danville
Ft. Wayne
Indianapotta
Logansport
Marlon
Richmond Delinquency Funds May Reach City Treasury
Richmond will likely gain most of a 13,700 delinquency from the Morrison estate under a contract with W F Charters tax adjustor. The case’s disposition rests with the attorney general as city officials move to collect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Richmond, Inc
W. F. Charters
Morrison
Attornews
Great Pitcher Chesbro Praised by Clark Griffith
Special to the Sun from New York February 9 1h discussion of top pitchers. Clark Griffith praises Chesbro as superior in speed curve and control, compares him favorably to Mathewson and McGinnity, and notes Buck Ewing as a superb catcher. Also mentions Rusie as a formidable opponent and Amoss Rusie’s striking abilities.
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New York
Clark Griffith
New York Americare
Sul
Amos Ruste
Chesbra
Berkuse
Hussy
Fim
Aleii
Amos
Reid
Rosie
Mathewson
McGinnigs
Mathewsi
Rusl
Ames
Chesbro
Bret
Buck Ewing
Ayer
Bateman
Craig
Teaver
Indians Defeat Kokomo in hard fought clash at Kokomo
At Kokomo Indiana on February 9 a combined defense and offense carried Indiana to a win over Kokomo before a large crowd. Stars included Hough and Harper for Kokomo and Cunningham and Harp for Indiana, with key assists and middle periods shaping the finale. Referee Starkie officiated.
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Kokomo
Ind
Indiana
Hetle
Hroughton Ware
Mbe NtUerhaher
Manly
Jason
Alme
Comgshall
Pat
Hough
Teowa
Titans
Peel O'Mara
Harper
Rand
Bokone
Firetrubh
Honalion
Geenidrash
Roberts
Illustrated Billiards No 7 Gathering Shot
A billiards instructional caption explains striking the cut ball slightly below center and to the left, causing the red ball to follow to the opposite cushion and along the table toward the corner for the final shot.
Incomplete Sports Report on Lazily Trained Players
A garbled special dispatch from Cincinnati discusses basketball players with fragmented phrasing. It mentions Leb Teed Wot and Thayers W, hints at practice pay, and a controversial proposal about salaries tied to reporting, with unclear outcomes and poor OCR quality.
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Cescinnati
soHeai
Thayers
Peatiuhity
Dbs Fonte
Mayers
Deaths Thin Out Chicago Catchers in Long-Running Mortality File
Dell Darling and several famed Chicago players of the old teams have died over the years, thinning the catching ranks. The piece recalls past stars like Farrell and Ritledge, Tom Daly, Mike Daly, and others, noting the heavy toll on the sport and listing several recent losses and lingering hopes for health among remaining veterans.
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Whrtr
Dell Darling
Anson
Hirle
Chicago
Che Mien
Dell Derlng
Autaden
Fam
Amite
Tong
Ansen
Farrell
Rlteldge
Tom Daly
Mike
Aly
Bileer
Silver Fung
Ian
al l
Uae
Wells
Vastnahhetn
Jan
Con Vatey
Vt Wis Atin
Chionga
Larry Corcoran
Jack Luke
Samed Laptraigh
Karwan
Brockton
Strong
Fred Pfeifer Sevina
Cnme
Mat von Burns
The
Dapper
Foun
Grand Iyfeld
Wiligmaan
Geame Hwe
MD Ladden
Neon Peyer
Aga Man
Enid
Biva
Jim Caney
Tom
Durns
Buet
Martin Sullivan
Sturdy Outhelder
Ansom
Hansstosh
Deval
Jack Newman
Yeu
Sulfielder
Chiesa
Chis Krock
Krock
Arizona
Gus
Attie Northwestern Ors
Annon
Washington
Tmiahapolis
Hagehall
Andiag
Silwaukee
League to Reorganize Meets at Pope Motor Car Co
The Independent Baseball league will meet at the Pope Motor Car Company at 129 B Enatet tonight to reorganize for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Baseball League
Pope Motor Car _ Company
B. Enatet
Eeason
Independent Leagues Draw Off Major Minor Players
Many minor league players refuse to sign with organized leagues and seek contracts with Independent clubs. Ohio, Pennsylvania, New England, and Michigan teams have lured talent with higher salaries, shrinking rosters in Toledo and across the Central and American associations. The Tri-State circuit in Altoona and nearby towns has signed big names like Billy Hamilton, BM Philips, Billy Hallman, and Cy Ferry, while the Ohio Independent Association offers competitive pay without the Pennsylvanian Delaware price tag.
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Central League
American Association
Thore Lowns
Ghying &Ine
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New England States
Michigan
Toledo
New England
Altoona
Billy Hamilton
BM Philips
Billy Hallman
Cy Ferry
Retiring Harry McCormick Still Involved With Phillies
A jumble of sports notes from baseball and racing circles. Harry McCormick plans retirement yet remains associated with the Phillies. J O Conville set to join Purdue via the Hoosier college squad. Charla Bush retires from New Orleans track management. jockey clubs and racing figures discussed. boxing talk includes Jack OBrien and Frankie Neil. university coaching shifts at Stanford and Yost. Oaklawn in Hot Springs draws interest with many horses. Cleveland and Louisville prep for seasons with signings and managerial moves. umpire and matchmaker adjustments noted for spring events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Conville
Ann Arbor
Voice of 4
Purdue University
Hoosier
Michigan
Conville
Conklin Aims for Final in National Billiards
Fred Conklin, noted amateur billiard expert, won a key second match to secure a place in the final round of the national championship at COACAL. He lost to Sigourney earlier, then defeated Edward W. Gardner, ending Gardner’s unbeaten run. Sigourney meets Gardner next, with the winner facing Conklin for the title.
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Conklin
la Sure
Sigourney
Gardner
Dremiership
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Wouth
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J. J. Terne
Shane
Grand Levee
Terne
Dunlop Tire Company
Uren Britain
Thomas Dewar
Ane Altett
Frankie Nei
Brent
Neil
Stanford University
Ben Teen
Yost
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Hot Springs
Ourseldar Jim Jackson
St. Paul
Pitener Jackson
Fort Worth Tex
California
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Penanc’p
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Atmerican Association of
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Jeff
Louisvills
Louisville
Bemis
Clive- Mind
Argushat
Carpenter
New Orleans
Gene Wright
Manager Knot
Wigton
Battie Hanton
Oshkosh
Carroll
Grover Hoyeava
Maje King
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