Plan to move pitcher closer to plate to boost hitting
An observer argues for shortening pitching distance by moving the pitcher’s box closer to home plate. He cites historical examples and contends that a nearer thrower would quicken batters’ timing, increase hits, and reduce pitcher dominance, while supporting broader changes to strike rules and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Crane
Baseball Authority
New York
Batune
Pittcher
John Ward
Charley Radbourne
Jim Whitney
Tim Keefe
Mickey Welsh
John Clarkson
Anson
Bronthers
Kelis
Williamson
Dalrymple
Gore Roger Connor
Sam Thompson
Pete Lrowping
Hardy Richardson
Wight
Billy Hamilton
Reg Thomas
Wife Finds Pure Sport Thrills Fans At Baseball Game
Mrs Charley Chech, wife of Cincinnati pitcher Charley Shech, praises baseball as wholesome and thrilling for women. She describes watching her husband in the grandstand, enjoying his feats as he pitches and fans cheer, while noting both the excitement and occasional nerve.
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Mirs
Charley Chech
Cincinnati
Charley Shech
Chariey
Chorley
Tam
Halla
Taft Calls Football Brutal and Unsportsmanlike
New York reports Secretary of War Taft denounces football as brutal and unsportsmanlike. He criticizes rough play and injuries, condemns slugging and dirty tactics, and argues for cleaner, safer conduct and stricter enforcement by officials and coaches.
Winton conducts rapid auto show tour across cities
The Winton Motor Carriage company launches a special exhibition car tour from Cleveland to Los Angeles. Two mechanical experts accompany the display to teach the model’s operation while a royal white and gold car showcases the KX model and features. The trip, starting in Cleveland, runs toward Thanksgiving with stops in Boston Chicago and San Francisco before finalizing in California.
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Union
S. Metdiansts
Winton, Motor Carriage Company
New York
Chicago
Boston
San Francisco
Ts It Iy
Atave Am
J Ernest Ail
Enorgie Winton
Cleveland
Winton
Lia Angeles
Fight Pictures At Awistorium Preview
Photos titled Har Hrit-Nelead show best fight pictures yet taken. Images capture fighters from start to end of rounds with marked intensity. The display, dated March 9, features three prints and promises vivid action from the ring.
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Har Hrit-Nelead
Awistorium
Pher
Eteriniaiie
Homicides Reported in Mississippi Week
Jackson newspaper notes twenty six homicides in Mississippi for the week ended with the tally listed and no further details provided about cases or victims.
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Scripps-M'Rae Press
Jackson, Miss
France Wants Grand Prix Link To Gordon Bennett Cup
A special report from New York notes France proposes a Grand Prix event in coordination with the Gordon Bennett Cup to study American racing data and aid French motor car builders. French experts argue the sport advances national prestige and urges U S participation in spring and fall races to preserve racing knowledge.
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SUN
New York
Comicerion
France
Alderman Subttern
America
College Life Sparks a Father’s Warning Song
A narrator voices disdain for college boys claiming they know it all, while a father insists the speaker must learn. The verse hints at learning through living away at college and the value of practical knowledge from Pa.
Baseball Team Maj Thomas Retires from Lexington Breeding Plant
Maj Thomas, famed as the Nestor of the American turf, has been disposed of in an entire breeding plant near Lexington Kentucky. Health issues are given as the reason for his retirement.
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By Thomas
American Turf
Lexington
Cohen Trades Polo Players Traded in Central League Shuffle
Indianapolis club reshapes its polo lineup after Central league magnates meet. Hart exchanged for a faster but thinner squad featuring Miller Corrigan and Harper. Teams shift Hart and Biggins to new posts while several players move to Fort Wayne Lafayette Kokomo and Logansport. Opening games set for next Monday and Tuesday with Indiana at Anderson and Kokomo at Indianapolis.
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Central League
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Muncie
Trdianapellis
Diree Ature
Peylin
Jugon
Oar
Meughton
Miller
Terre Haute
Corrigan
Sycamores
White Mert
Biggins
Muler
Harper Graf
Jason
Fort Wayne
O Mara
Moughtn
Lafayette
Devlin
Kokomo
Daly
Danville
Howe
Port Wayne
Logansport
Harkins
Marion
Hinson
Indiana
Anderson
Vanville
Boxing and sports notes from a crowded issue
Parson Davies backs Gane as champion while warning on weight and potential title pass. Nelson hailed as world’s best at his weight if he scraps for the title. Bailey discipline debated after on-court incident. athletics relations between Wesleyan and Columbia may end. Roy McCardell, six-sport captain at BL John’s College Aniana Vis, stands out with a deft arm. Plans loom for Timmy Walsh vs Harry Fortes bout in Indianapolis. Pedlar Palmer shows form in London beating Cohen in 1b rounds. Isbell leads Yale in 3M clash. Calls to move Army-Navy game to Washington plus 30,000 seats. English footballers scoff at American rugby. New Orleans and Hot Springs race tracks face no clash, governor and mayor failing to patch differences. Young Corbett and Frank Erne set to box in Philadelphia on Oct 2 at match weights.
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Parson Davies
Gane
Nelson
Frank Erne
Davies
Clnetnnath
New Orleana
Hot Springs
Toulshina
New Orton
Nelson Sees Brutal Football Match at Emory Kansas City
Special to the Ban. Bat Nelson watched a Kansas City Athletic Club versus College of Emporia football game. He condemned the brutality, criticizing tackles that hurled players headfirst. He preferred boxing legends Jeffries and Sharkey to this game, calling referees and rules inadequate. The piece lists numerous college scores from Saturday’s games, reflecting a busy football day.
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Kansas City
Nelson
Kansas City Athletic Club
College of Emporia
Jimmy Britt
Tnes
Jeffries
Sharkey
Baseball Games at St Louis Chicago and Iowa
Baseball games reported with scattered line scores and player names. Teams include Nationals and Americans with batteries listed as Taylor, Grady, Wawel, Spencer, Smith, Altrock, Weimer and others across St Louis Chicago and Iowa venues.
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St. Iowa
Krey Gun
REE Nationals Oouldscorees
Brown, Taylor and
Grade
Howell
Sudham
Sudgen
Spencer
Smith, Altrock and
Smefarland
Weimer, Brown and King
Attracting Attention at Indianapolis Auto Racing Meet
The program for the Indianapolis Auto Racing association event next Saturday draws widespread local and racer interest. Entries are coming in rapidly, promising many contestants and a large crowd at the event.
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Indianapolis
Association
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