Pitchers Thrive While Batsmen Struggle in Modern Baseball
A New York Morning Telegraph piece argues star pitchers develop faster and last longer than hitters. It notes veterans like Mathewson era pitchers and Cy Young approaching his twelfth season, with many arms outlasting infielders across leagues.
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W. A. Phelan
New York Morning Telegraph
Jim Hart
Giants
Mathewson
Big Six
Wiltie
Highlanders
Jack Chesbro
Wilhelm
Brooklyn
Dodger
Bill Dahlen
Brown
Cubs
Clark Griffith
Sparks
Philadelphia
Jets
Pittsburgs
Leever
Phillippi
Moorish Troops Die in Fierce Battle at Fez
News from Fez reports two hundred soldiers of the Sultan of Morocco killed in a sharp engagement with tribesmen near Tangier. Government forces were defeated and the otters fled, pursued by Hyaina troops.
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Tangier
Morocco
Fez
Wabash Defeats Rose Poly to Strengthen Title Claim
Wabash college basketball defeated Rose Polytechnic 32 to 9 in Crawfordsville Indiana strengthening its state championship bid. The Sun ran an unrelated ten word liner seeking a domestic helper.
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Wabash
ROSE
Crawfordsville
Ind
Rose Poly
Central Unions Rout Piel Bros in Bowling Match
Central Unions dominated the Commercial Bowling league last night by shutting out Piel Bros. Rickenbach led the Centrals with a high 2/4, while Johnson of the Water Companies rolled a 23. The Marotts fell to the Water Company, the Kingans defeated the Ballards, and the Leveys lost to the Liebers. Scores from the Taylors versus Adams Express were not recorded.
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Central Unions
Piel Bros
Marotts
Water Company
Krantz Daughter to Wed National League Umpire
Invitations are out for Mesa Marie Krantz daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Krantz to wed William J Klem in Lakewood New Jersey on February 2. Klem is a National League umpire and has visited Mt Clemens for years after meeting Mise Krantz at the Anton Hotel.
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MT. Clemens
Mich
Mesa Marie
Joseph Krants
Wm. J. Klem
Lakewood
N. J
Klem
Mise Krantz
Anton Hotel
Paulhan Seeks Records as Aviation Meet Nears End
At Los Angeles aviation camp with two days left in the meet Paulhan dominates prize hopes in altitude and long distance events worth 13 000. Hamilton and Willard aim for endurance and speed prizes while Curtiss leads fast machine contention and passenger contests promise 1000 dollar awards.
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Paulhan
Hamilton
Willard
Pauthan
Farman
Charles K. Hamilton
Curtiss
Sias
Rogertown Visit to Parry Auto Factory
Mr. Robertson toured the Parry Automobile factory in Indianapolis yesterday. He plans to retire from racing after this season to marry and support his family. He studied the Parry car and may drive it this summer pending a contract.
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Rogertoon
Parry Auto Factory
Robertson
Indianapolis
Parry Automobile Company
Parry
Juniors Defeat Sophomores In Interclass Contest
The Juniors beat the Sophomores 25 to 13 in the Manual Training High School Interclass league opening game. The Seniors easily defeated the Freshmen 14 to 3 in the same competition.
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Stterncon
Believe Young Pitchers From Fear of Being Yanked
Managerial decisions on when to remove a pitcher are crucial and risky. Confidence from the skipper helps a starter, especially a young pitcher, perform better. Let him know he stays in until he is overwhelmed to preserve composure and trust.
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Joss
Pitcher
Notre Dame Teeters Without Vaughan Star
Notre Dame faces potential decline as star center Robert Vaughan misses play due to knee injury. Vaughan, captain elect and key defender, helped beat Michigan and powered the 1909 season. a new center has stepped in, raising concerns about the 1910 lineup.
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Notre Dame
United States
Robert Vaughan
Vaughan
Coy
McCaa
Minot
Marks
Michigan
Vaughan Hives
Crawfordsville
Toledo Fans Seek Huggins as Manager for Mud Hens
Toledo fans are satisfied with Ducky Holmes as manager but regret not landing Miller Huggins. Amid the pursuit, Detective Roger Bresnahan of the St Louis Cardinals lost a diamond and roll. Fans offered to replace both if Bresnahan would waive on Huggins with Boston and Brooklyn clubs, but he did not.
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Toledo
Ducky Holmes
Mudhens
Miller Huggins
Huggins
Roger Bresnahan
St. Louis Cardinals
Bresnahan
Boston
Brooklyn
Roger
Klaus Cruises Past Sullivan in Twelve Round Bout
Boston report notes Frank Klaus of Pittsburg dominates Jack Sullivan of Boston, winning all 12 rounds. Sullivan struggles to land cleanly as Klaus presses with varied punches and aggression. Frank Madole defeats Kid Shea, while Vernon Austin loses to Dan Sullivan.
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Boston
Mass
Frank Klaus
Pittsburg
Jack Twin Sullivan
Klaus
Sullivan
Frank Madole
Kid Shea
Hallowell
Vernon Austin
Dan Sullivan
Coulon and Denning Set for 10 Round Bout in New Orleans
Fred Gilmore closed a match yesterday between Earl Denning the local bantamweight and Champion Johnny Coulon. The bout will be a ten round affair staged by the Royal A. C. at New Orleans January 29. Weigh in at 110 pounds at 3 o'clock.
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Chicago
Fred Gilmore
Earl Denning
Johnny Coulon
Royal A. C
New Orleans
McGraw Injures Hand in Dreaming Barber Incident
John McGraw famed Giants manager sustained a deep cut on his hand at a Herald Square barber shop after waking from a nap and swinging his razor. The barber James Smith was left frightened but exonerated. McGraw was dreamed he acted and the accident occurred about 8 p.m. in New York.
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New York
John McGraw
Giants
Muggsey
Herald Square
James Smith
McGraw
Dblade
Shortridge Basketball Results Highlight League Victories
The Blues defeated the Reds 24 to 18 and the Grays beat the Whites 16 to 13 in yesterday's Shortridge Basketball League action.
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Shortridge
Blues
Grays
Whites
Reds
Rickard to Dictate Site for Jeffries Johnson Title Bout
Salt Lake City January 19 1910 Tex Rickard indicates the Jeffries Johnson world title fight will be held in Utah July 4 if authorities do not object Johnson signals willingness to fight wherever Rickard designates Jeffries replies that he did not say he would not fight in Utah and notes Jack Gleason at San Francisco as a potential dictator Johnson confirms willingness to meet authorities wishes for the money driven arrangement
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Utah
Jeffrics- Johnson
Tex Rickard
James J. Jeffries
Jeefries
Lincoln
Neb
Jack Johnson
Rickard
Jeffries
Jack Gleason
San Francisco
McCook
Salt Lake
Berger
Johnson
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Marquette
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