Enduring Batting Greats Highlight 19th Century Averages
The piece surveys the era’s top batters led by Lajoie and Seymour, praising sustained years of high averages. It catalogs grand averages for Keeler Wagner Clarke Burkett and others, noting Keeler and Delehanty’s long-term excellence and predicting Dan Patch and Crescents Wil potential future harness pairings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sneelil
Cleveland
Dan
Seymour
Lajoie
Feeemmie
Jacquarie
Hamed
Keeler
Fred Clarke
Wasner
Beaumont
Elmer Filek
Joe Kelley
Mike Ponlia
Jesse Burkett
Jake Beckley
Clarke
Burkett
Beckley
Kelley
Lafoie
Firward Delehanty
Willia Keeler
Jon Mr Crew
Hemtte
Adrian & Anson
Jamie
Delehanty
Lili
Vanderbilt To Try And Break Record In Auto Race
NEW YORK January 3 Alfred Gwynns Vanderbilt is building a 260 horsepower auto aimed at 132 miles per hour, about 22 3 seconds per mile, far surpassing current records. The car, lighter than four pounds per horsepower, includes an eight cylinder engine and no gear transmission. Franzais Richards assists, and Paul Surtor will drive at Ormond Daytona tournament where a two mile per minute pace is sought. prizes depend on meeting 36 second speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alfred Gwynns
Vanderbilt
H. L. Bowden
Ormond Beach
Fla
Fleming
Jacksonville
Fin
Emore State Express
Challenger
Vandorf
Franzais Richards
Richards
Paul Surtor
Anderbilt
Long Ia Land
Ormond
Chicago Track Prospects Grow For University Team
University of Chicago starts winter term January 2 with a promising track group under Coach Brags. At least a dozen freshmen from Abil ity are entering, with Roy Maddigan Englewood star and footballer among early mentions. Jo steph Rudolph of Crown Point Ind. shows strong pole vaulting form, while training begins with light work and a freshmen-only ouot meet scheduled for the first week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thaber
University of Chicago
Brags
Midway School
Roy Maddigan
Englewood High School
Wilk Roli
Josteph Rudolph
Crown Point
Ind
Maddigan
Friend
Race results from multiple tracks in New Orleans Los Angeles San Francisco
Race results list numerous horses, riders, and times across meets at Fair Grounds City Park Ascot and Oakland. Notable entries include Fanny driven by ONeill at 105, Black Cat and Ume in early results, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Morendo and Iolo among others with varying purses and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Fair Grounds
Fanny
O'Neill
Black Cat
Buxom
Ume
Slowpoke
McIntyre
Alibert
Loretta
Bewoll
Lucky Charm
Taretan
Mme
Furlange
Lady Vashti
Sewell
Calmbash
van Ness Jilme
Bonnie Prince Charlie
Decoration
Wedgawood
Paine
Earle
Colonial
City Park
Lisness
W. Daly
Mathis
Purque
Frenchie'a
Trozler
Lucie Mac
Margaret Angela
Ste
Intyro
Even
Gold Mate
Monet
Hadur
D. Hall
Tishimingo
Grace Wasner
Bella of
Stodred
Jones
Iolo
Gravina
Los Angeles
Ascot
Barylander
Sutherland
Casador
Mindora
Anc
Ray Egan
Borel
Napha
Duke of
Quleans
Bologna
Kunz
Lustle
Chol Hedvick
Uime
Cuttur
Wiley
el Otros
Skeptie
Brooks Course
Gilpin
Nater
Ikki
Chickadee
Hector
Miller
J. J. Donohue
San Francisco
Oakland
Batron
Clark
Watchful
Aiking
Anglica
Shade
Bonnie Ray
Harty
Loty
Gurass
Princesa Titania
Dadike
Tomanie
Dargin
Las
Williama
Mojar
Tenny
HI Col Cap
Fountain
Royal Yy
Tlugh McGowan
May Build New Park In Covington To Save Sunday Baseball
Cincinnati owners Cox Herrmann and Julius and Max Fleischmann fear a new city administration could end Sunday games. They have reportedly bought land in Covington Kentucky for a park with stands. construction may start once Sunday ball is prohibited. The move would protect finances, as 10 to 20 thousand fans attend Sundays, but relocation could reduce profits in the first season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
dAn
Cox
Herrmann
Julius
Max Fleischmann
Cincinnati Club
Queen City
West
Covington
Covlington
Delay Opening of Season Puts Off Baseball Schedules
Chicago January 3 Efforts by the American and National leagues to shift the opening dates of the 1906 championship seasons continue. Presidents Johnson and Pulliam draft schedules and explore moving the American league start five days earlier without shortening October time. Both leagues aim to start before mid April while avoiding extending the pennant fee into October and risking the world series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippa-SeMlae Pread Association
Chicago
Johnson
Pulliam
Welther League
Highlanders Hard at Work to Shape 1908 Infield and Pitching
Clark Griffith returns to New York from Montana with a large pool of Colts to test for the Highlanders 1908 season He plans infield changes including retirement of Dave Fultz and Keeler to right field Hahn to left and Elderfield at shortstop Managers focus rests on pitching depth and young arms to mount a championship push for 1908 Deacon Jim McGuire vows another year while Griffith weighs the final roster for spring training
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Spectal
New York
Clark Griffith
Montana
Nispbingle
Orange
Grit
Griff
Griffith
Dave Fultz
Keeler
Kagat
Hahn
Chase
Elderfield
Inield
Jim” McGuire
Nose injury on street car leaves doctor badly cut
Dr William M Wright of 2120 N T... received painful injuries Tuesday evening on a West Indianapolis street car. He stumbled near Morris and Dmialdasts, fell onto the glass, disfiguring part of his nose and cutting lips and face. He was taken to St Vincent's hospital after losing blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Wright
N. Tlindisat
Indianapolis
Morris and
Dmialdasts
Wright
St. Vincent's Hoapital
Local wrestling bout looms as Wittmer faces Murbarger
In Cincinnati Ohio Frank Wittmer of the city is set to wrestle Sam Murbarger of Indianapolis. Murbarger arrived with manager W H Barton and plans to finish training in town. Barton says the match will be square with a 50 stake and full return of bets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Frank Wittmer
Sam Murbarger
Indianapolis
Murbarger
W. H. Barton
Will Tinfeh
Barton
Will Hamilton
Oy Jan
Pravkiln
Charles
Witter
Amanda
Sum Cat
Karl Dellvak
Cums
Asheville
N. C
Mur
Hurallten Krebs
America
Combarger
Ohio
California
Frank Gotch
Athlette Clud
Baseball reminiscences by Sam Thompson touch on Browning
The piece reflects on Pete Browning as a premier hitter and discusses what makes a great batsman. It notes that natural hitting ability, not practice alone, governs success and compares past and present baseball culture, including pay, attitudes, and the role of minor leagues in ideas and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Thompson
Philadetonia
Detroit
Pete Browning
Browning
eWings
Bie
WHS
McGraw
Marions Edge Indians In Overtime Hockey Thriller
A wild overtime finish decides a close hockey contest at the Auditorium. Marions prevail 9 to 8 after long extra time, with Cunningham scoring the deciding goal as both teams mount sustained pressure and strong rushes.
Prospects Spoiled Hurley Injury Ends Surgical Ambition
Capt Daniel J Hurley of Harvard football has failed to regain strength after a brain blood clot from injuries this season. He returns home from mountain rest and hospital care, and faces uncertain medical prospects. Surgeons require a full exam before any plan to resume medical studies.
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Sim Boston
Mays
Daniel J. Hurley
Harvard Varetty
Hurley
Tale
Dan
Harvard Medical School
Tie Head
Starvard
Capt
Cambridge
Respect for Umpires in Cuba A Browna Player Reports
Browna player Charley Starr reports Cuban baseball policing and discipline from Havana's ballparks. He recalls a game where an umpire stopped a fight, a patrol wagon at the gate, and a knife threat chased by a knife-wielding man, with police handling arrests and a magistrate fining players. He notes language barriers and few women fans attend games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Cubs
Charley Starr
Browna
X-Giants
Havana
Giants
Bruker
Willams
Ino
Ump
Blarr
Indians Face Danville In Saturday Auditorium Show
Polo Drives notes schedule changes as the Indians skip Wednesday action and prepare for a Saturday matchup with Danville at the Auditorium. LaPoyre lineup includes Coggaball and Lafayette in a Sycamores home tilt, while Lincoln and Gavitt shine in a Tuesday rush. Logansport tops Tigers. Battery A loses to Little MinIaters, with McCarthy scoring from the spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Lafayette
Sycamores
Lincoln
Gavitt
Indianapolis
Tigers
Logansport
Roberts
Gardner
Little Min Iaters
Battery A
McCarthy
Central Polo League Standings Highlight Clubs
The fragment lists league standings and player names but is unclear. It references the Central Polo League, appears to mention players Loat Pet and Latayatte with partial scores, and shows a standings snippet with unclear values. Further readable details are needed to produce a precise summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wow
Pet
Wednesday's Games and Racing Summary
Fort Wayne faces Marton and Anderton visits Kekoma in Wednesday games. In Los Angeles, W D Ran Gal leads a charging field with chantilly colt Chantilly returning strong, winning by 26 lengths in thirteen and a half furlongs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Marton
Anderton
Kekoma
W. Clark
Montana
Los Angeles
WY. D. Ran Gal
Icolt Chantilly Can
Sports Items of All Sorts Jockeys and Boxing News
Jockey Johnnin Relft plans wedding in Prance as Mo Blancs trainer’s daughter is named. Manager McGraw signs a tall recruit for Sharon Pa club. Fitzgerald, a rising middle west rider, is noted. Jimmy Irsfield sues Collier’s Weekly for damages over a Minnesota Bratutt score claim. Hildebrand gets another chance after rough riding. Gans-Sullivan bout set for Jan 10 in San Francisco at 142 pounds for 60 and 40 percent. Aid Carter returns to form after six years away. Ormond-Daytona pace claims 176 feet per second, New York to Chicago in eight hours versus 18 hours train time. Otto Kruger swaps majors, will quit baseball for minor league unless class persists. Canadian bowling teams to Loraville March 17-27. Arthur Hillebrand signs with Washington as pitcher for next season, praised for speed, control, and batting.
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Niles
New York
Chicago
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Cajoie
Larry
Willie Keeler
Edward Delehanty
Honus Wagner
Wagner
Jajole
Burnett
Meyer
John Peter Wagner
John MonGraw
Kerley
Burkeee
Kepler
MBM
Donlin
Ikis
ANT
IMO
WOH
Xetley
Ira
Dan Pateh
Crescenn
Bragg
REDS
Glare Griffith
Highlanders
D. W. M. Wright
Murbager
Big
Jack D'irlten
Gus Rubin
Tuxedo Athletic Club
Sear Philadelphia
Agnt
CIE
Furnighes
Cclub
Arila Latham
Big Jeanue Company
Stoce
AL Cy
Enserold Hua
Barber
Cesen
Brouthers
Richardson
White
Rows
Oldetime Fama
Madison Square
Slosgan
Sut Oru
Morningstar
Moone
Cnetreno
L Marde
Mar
Conte
Auditorium
Marker
Cunningh
Tadlane
Loke
Hartlettie Moor
Armadell
Mart
Von
Bate
Marion
Anth
Higgins
Har
Lewis
Cunningha
Marions
Hart
Bannon
Peee
Lewle
Conhinghaur
Miller Lewis
Cunningham
Higgine
le —Cameron
Carrizan
Harper
Banron
Arundel
Ras
Hurely
Cuba
Polo
Central Polo League
Johnnin Relft
Santazie
Denman
Mo Blancs
Sharon, Pa
Fitzgerald
Middle West
Jimmy Irsfield
University of Minnesota
Hia Aued Collier’y Weekly
Minnesota
Hildebrand
McGovern-Nelson
Pyttadelphia
Joe Gans
Mike Sullivan
Woodward's Pavilion
Gans
Aid Carter
Otto Kruger
Philadelphia
Toledo
Olio
Ike
Bass
Lorlaville
Arthur Hillebrand
Washington Cut
Casca
W. S. Tingley
M. D
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