Bunting and the Art of Winning Baseball Games
A veteran sports writer argues bunting is crucial for championships, citing players like Hickman Lajoie Bradley Flick and McCarthy, and noting how skilled bunters such as Thomas Fultz Keeler Picker ing Hartsel disrupt defenses. The piece highlights left-handed batters advantages and the impact of well-placed bunts on infield hits and wild pitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Graham
Graham
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Mortatep
Firet
Fultz
Keeler
Picker Ing
Athletics
Hartsel
Tval
Remarkable baseball feats recalled in Niagara drowning deaths
The piece recalls Ed Delahanty and Robert Lowe, two star ball players linked to historic home run feats. Delahanty died by drowning at Niagara’s International Bridge, while Lowe, once Chicago Microbes captain and Boston player, is noted for four homers in a single game in 184 at Boston and a similar feat two years later in Chicago.
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International Bridge
Niagara River
Robert Lincoln Lowe
Boston
Lowe
Cincinnatis
Ed Chamberlain
Checage
Ed Delahanty
Pucher Tyree
Ham fighters Waient Ganz set for weigh in clash
San Francisco sportsmen await a ring showdown between Waient and Ganz two sons of Ham in a bout that promises a close weight spread. The lighter Waient and the heavier Ganz are noted for past form, with Ganz recently unable to reach Vet pounds and Ganz’s best weight described as short bio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Waient
Joe Ganz
San Francisco
Ham
Gans
Winlcott
Joe Caevaser Returns to Ring After Offer Fight
Joe Caevaser, a veteran boxer, has agreed to come out of retirement following an offer to fight. The decision follows a prior retirement announced recently and features Caevaser returning to competitive boxing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Caevaser
Psig Caeckers
Buck Aggin
Tigi
Nick Dorley
Joe
Two Greatest Jockeys Odom and Burns Dominate Rides
The piece hails George Odom and Tommy Burns as the two greatest jockeys in the country. It notes Burns as daring and aggressive, often pushing for early leads and taking risks near the post, while Odom is praised as a natural horseman with exceptional judgment in sprint and long races. It comments on both riders’ bold styles and occasional missteps, highlighting their consistent engagement and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Odom
Tommy Burns
Burns
Bento
Odom
Local boxers to headline Brightwood card on Aug 12
Howard of India and Blu Hey of Cleveland will box eight rounds at the Brightwood arena under Hewara club auspices. Other bouts include six rounds between Lawrence Clark and Kid Darby and the original Battle Royal. The events occur on Aug 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Howard
India
Blu Hey
Cleveland
Brightwood Gar Pains
Hewara Ain~ Iie Club
Lawrence Clark
Kid Darby
Peace Appears on Baseball War Cloud
Ban Johnson praises National league for backing the peace compact as talks continue on the hour of agreement. Brugh of the New York club contested Davia rights while Elberfeld had played for the New York Americans amid a 7 to 1 vote. The Cincinnati peace pact aims to bind both leagues and is anticipated to take shape soon in the west.
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National Baseball League
Ban Johnson
American League
National League
Brugh
New York
Davia
New York Americans
Elberfeld
L Brush
Cincinnati
Judge's ruling leaves Brush excluded from baseball settlement
Ban Johnson returns from New York after efforts to settle injunctive actions between Davis and Elberfeld. The National League supports the Cincinnati peace compact except for John T Brush, while Johnson awaits notification from the National League on a proposed meeting to draft a new national agreement and will take no action until then.
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Chicago
Ban Johnson
American League
New York
Davis and Elberfeld
Nationa Jeague
Teague
Diamond Dusts and Baseball Banter From The Era
A collage of baseball chatter and slang notes from the era. Mentions include Plowne and Watkins, Milwaukee bleachers, the Hoovslera called yaps from Urave-robber, St Paul opening a new park, Waddell suspended for attacking a spectator, Captain Bill Clymer guiding Louisville, Elberteld returning to the American League, Davis cut from New York, Beaumont's hitting for Pittsburgh, Tom Williams and weather lore, and Tenney with cards.
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Ean
Bill Clymer
Louisville
Wee Elber
Davis
New York
Hoosiers Lose After Ninth Inning Collapse
CEE WAIL laments as Indiana pitcher Eugene Ford falters in the ninth inning. Schaeffer hits a homer to lift Saint out of a tight game, while two back-to-back singles secure the winning run for the Saints.
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Eugene Ford
Hoosiers
Schaeffer
Ford
Saints
Geuren
BT. Paul
Geler
Shannon
Jackson
Schaefer
Y ‘Huggins
Floumos
Wheeler
Sullivan
Avolis
Hogrtever
Jones
Woodruff
Coulter
Tamsett
Marcan
Fox
Heydon
C- Font
Paul
St. Paul Leads Scores Across Three Cities in Turbulent Meet
In a hectic standings summary, St Paul tops scores while Milwaukee and Indianapolis claim wins. The meet lists Milwaukee 5 to 2 over an unnamed opponent, Toledo defeating Minneapolis 4 to 3, and other scattered results including Inhumtine and Wanaas City.
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St. Paul
Indianapolis
Columbus
Milwaukee
Inhumtine
Wanaas City
Toledo
Minneapolis
Lawisvillee Ie
PUTS AND DRIVES MIXED FOURSOME GOLF TOURNAMENT
Riverside rinks hosted a Thursday mixed foursome event with pairings: Mrs Ham mond and Percy Sharpe versus Miss Dorsey and Robert Rawls. Mrs Indson and E L Lennon versus Miss Rawls and Patty Kirkland. Miss Bowers and Amory Irwin versus Lusa Rawls and Joseph McCrea. Bessie thy field and Herman Sayles drew a bye for the second round. Carter Bowling Champion. T J Carter champion of the Indianaports bowling league with a 3) score at Marion alleys. Teen Pritchett matched the score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Harry Hammond
Percy Sharpe
Mise Dorothy Dorsey
Robert Rawls
Charles Indson
E. L. Lennon
Bessie Rawls
Patty Kirkland
Earla Bowers
Amory Irwin
Lusa Elizabeth Rawls
Joseph McCrea
Misa Bessie Thyfield
Herman Sayles
Wisconsin Fails To Accept Automobiles In Early Law
The Chicago Record notes Wisconsin resists early auto adoption and seeks to revive the English style traction and speed laws. It discusses road safety fears, proposed laws, and the idea of reforming taxation and regulation as motor travel expands across the state.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
England
Steommnis
Johnny Reiff May Return To Saddle In Three Weeks
An eastern paper reports Johnny Reiff is recovering well from a skull fracture after a severe fall. Dr Harvey confirms hopeful signs and says the jockey could ride again in about three weeks, with a planned trip to California then France for a license renewal.
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Johnny Rett
Way
S&s
Chicago
Johnny Reit
Ea Cory Rigan
Helft
Reiff
Ds. Harves
California
France
Freehh
I$ To
Fitzsimmons Gardner Fight Draws attention of boxing world
The proposed bout between Bob Fitzsimmons and George Gardner is described as a major draw, with experts noting Gardner’s strong defense and power. Report highlights the clash as potentially more notable than other rising matchups as fans await proof in the ring.
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Bob Pitzsimmons
George Gardner
Serine Sil Ce
Langy Bob
Snka Mentes
Jeffries
Lowell Mig
Fitzsimuons
Gardner
Tives
Baseball and league matchups across major associations
American Association games move through Indianapolis and Minneapolis with Columbus and Toledo facing various opponents. In the National League Brooklyn meets Barton and New York plays Philadelphia. Central League and Grand Haunts feature South Bend plus Terre Haute and Fort Wayne games among others.
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Cyubs
Boston
Syareen Waenteeneney
Philadelpla i
York
Chicago
Su Louis
Washington
Cleveland
St. Louie
Philadelphia
Chiles
Lan Pee
Pitsburg
New York
Chicago T
Freaton
St Louis
Loman
Brooklyn
SS. Louis
Umelmatl
Clune
Fort Tay
Amercan Association
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Louiskils
Minneapolis
Columbus
Toledo
Skangus City
Toston
Fellalelghia
Detroit
St. Louis
Cressland
National Leages
Barton
Cincinnate
Central Leag
Grand Haunds
South Band
Bynnnville
Marion
Terre Haute
Dayton
Fort Wayne
Wheeling
Indians Crippled As Brewers Dominate Infield Strains
Four Watkins and others leave the city amid a rough loss to the Brewers. Crowded lineup woes include Conningham absent and infield injuries to Fox Kihm and O'Brien. Heyden Nichols and Dreydon suffer incidents. Wool endures a similar spike on Sunday. Milwaukee News notes the Indians are depleted and unable to match the Brewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
Owas
Brewers
Fox
Kihm
O'Brien
Tee More
Mit
Heyden and Nichols
Dreydon
Sunway Bab
Casee
Milwauker News
Perry Belmonts Horse to Quarter in Kentucky
In Kentucky on July 2 Edward Kane the Nursery alud bres yard receives orders from August Belmont to prepare quarters for two imported brood mares from England Fairy Gold and Maittesse. Fairy Gold bought for 4600 guineas or 3650 dollars is dam of Rising Bang and foal by Ladas and stands at 29 % guineas or 14553 dollars. Maittesse cost lim foal to Isinglass and is linked to the Derby winner and large earnings on the turf.
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England
Mr. Belemont
Rising Giang
Ladas
Fairy Gold
Isinglass
Lescer
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Wre Beaumont
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Stoter
Cee Wail
American Association
Pet
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Indianapalh
Kansas City
Johnny Reiff
Fitz
Hoosier Braves
Milwaukee News
Perry Belmont
Kentucky
A.W. Chase
Heroe
A. W. Chase
John Bailey
Jackson St
Penn Yan
N. Y
L. P. Bucy
North Easter
Ind
Chase
A. W W. Chaar
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Br. A W. Chase Medicine Co
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Buffalo
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