Blues Weak In Outfield And Grounders In First 1908 Game
The 1908 season opener shows Monte Cross leading the Blues as the outfield struggles with ground balls and base running. Howard Murphy shines defensively except for one misplay, while Dan Kerwin and Roy Brashear make notable baserunning plays. Toledo adds three catchers Abbott Land Wakefield, and Elwert impresses in fielding. Summers and other stars receive praise in related notes.
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Monte Cross
Howard Murphy
Dan Kerwin
Dan
Kerwin
Blues
Monte
Joe Crisp
Hopkins
Roy Brashear
Roy
Beckley
Heine Berger Grudge Against Clark Griffith Surfaces
A Cleveland pitcher nicknamed Heine Berger recalls a no hit game against the New York Highlanders and manager Clark Griffith. Berger claims Griffith pressed to bat Etberfeld, hindering his chance at a historic performance. He describes the ninth inning as the turning point and reflects on the near no hitter. Also noted is Jim Barry’s Fourth Round knockout of Jim Stewart in New York yesterday.
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Stovalt
Jexs Stovall
Minneapolis
Louisville
Stev
Father Watkins
Stovall
Laurel
Minneapolis Journal
Clark Griffith
New York Highlanders
Heine” Berger
Cleveland
Griffith
Etberfeld
Berger
Larry
Heine
Yearent
Elberfeld
Bac Force
Barry
New York
Jim Barry
Chicago
Jim Stewart
Consolidated Athletic Club
Stewart
Queen Alexandra
Tim Flood’s St Paul aims to rebound and rise high
A round up of A A circuit notes shows Frank Kitson seeking release from Kansas City, Rube Marquardt turning down a six thousand dollar offer, and Tim Flood reporting bad luck yet optimism for a comeback. The Indianapolis News cites changes needed at St Paul as players battle illness and cold conditions, while Toledo’s Grover Land and Milwaukee’s Rodgers garner praise.
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Tim Flood
St. Paul
McGraw Jennings
Worthy
Tim
Saints
Indianapolis News
Louisville
Flood
Osi
Noonan
Rowan
Tiemeyer
Myself
Columbus
Geier
Davis
Dun
Wheeler
Rave Leavy
Tub
Amateur Baseball Notes Race Through a Busy Schedule
Amateur baseball notes list numerous local games and practices scheduled nationwide. Players and managers must report to Brenneisen's park, Fifty-sixth and Forest, or Union depots for early starts. The notices call for pitchers catchers and outfielders, with dates, times, and locations across Kansas City areas and neighboring towns.
NO LUMBER TRUST R A LONG
R A Long president of Long-Bell Lumber confirms talk of a benevolent trust to preserve the Southern forest supply. He says big companies could pool holdings and cooperate with the government for reforestation, regulate prices and output, and curb waste, without violating anti trust laws.
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R. A. Long
Long-Bell Lumber Company
Star
Excelsior Springs
Long
St. Louis
United States Steel Company
Roosevelt
War Vessels at Santa Cruz Arrive to Enthusiastic Welcome
The first squadron of the Atlantic fleet left Monterey at 6:05 AM and reached Santa Cruz at 8:45 AM. Thousands lined the shore and surrounding hills to greet the ships. Residents traveled from interior points in a display of patriotic enthusiasm. Officers and sailors will be well entertained during their stay. The previously arranged paseo remains unchanged.
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Santa Cruz
Cay
Monterey
Hearing Tucker's Side Opens in May 2 Trial
In Torexa H. H. Tucker faces mail fraud charges as defense begins before Judge Amidon with James A. Fleming the sole witness. Fleming says the plant would soon be paying if allowed to run. Amidon plans night sessions and a jury trial likely by next Monday. Police fines total 15,359 with 166 from bond forfeitures as Kansas City court reports April cases.
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John T. Sims
Kansas City
Kas
Death of Mrs Charles T Kessler at East Fourteenth Street
Mrs Josephine Kessler 47 died at home 1710 East Fourteenth Street wife of paint dealer Charles T. Kessler Funeral services at Wagner's chapel 8 a m tomorrow burial in St Joseph Mo Coroner returns from Brownsville Texas with Mrs Thompson and Mrs Bright visiting guest C Brokaw real estate agent Two men fined 500 for vagrancy Burke and Daly confessed escape from Kansas City workhouse Adams George president of J and G Adams bank died suddenly at home at midnight aged 73 veteran Civil War history
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Charles T. Kessler
Josephine Kessler
East Fourteenth Street
Wagner's Chapel
St. Joseph
G. B. Thompson
William Burke
John Daly
Kansas City
Kas
Burke
Mullerssurs
George Adams
J. and G. Adams's
City Briefs Highlight Local Officials and Events
J F Downing travels to Excelsior Springs as New England National Bank prez. Bishop Atwill to lead Trinity Episcopal services in Independence. Welsh song service at Second Presbyterian Sunday 3 PM. Julian K Davidson to St Louis for Missouri Funeral Directors’ convention. Stockbridge sues for divorce from Florence Stockbridge, wed in 1905 Kansas City. Chillicothe alumni head to Chillicothe for A and O fraternity reunion dinner. Mrs Lillie Callahan’s condition after carbolic acid attempt improves. W B Ridgely relocates residence from Hotel Baltimore to Broadlands. Funeral for George B Coe in Excelsior Springs with burial in Sedalia. Charles A R Woods named manager of Sulphur Springs yard, Ark. Funeral for Arthur H McLeod at daughter’s home on Lee street. Third Renne City Bible schools rally set at Independence Boulevard Christian in Independence.
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J. F. Downing
New England National Bank
Excelsior Springs
E. R. Atwill
Trinity Episcopal Church
Independence
Second Presbyterian Church
Julian K. Davidson
St. Louis
Missouri Funeral Directors’ Association
John M. Stockbridge
Florence C. Stockbridge
Kansas City
Kas
Chillicothe
A. and O. Fraternity
Lillie Callahan
Packard Street
W. B. Ridgely
National Bank of Commerce
Hotel
Baltimore
George Oswald
Lee Street
Mount Washington Cemetery
Christian Bible Schools
Renne City
Independence Boulevard
Real Estate Exchange backs Mulberry Street viaduct franchise
At a Kansas City real estate meeting last night a resolution was adopted favoring a franchise grant to the Kansas City Viaduct and Terminal Railway Company. The proposal is to extend the Mulberry street approach from Ninth and Mulberry to Eleventh and Mulberry streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real Estate Exchange
Mulberry Street
Kansas City Real Estate Exchange
Kansas City Viaduct
Dynamite Destroys Eastbound Train Near Butte
Eastbound Burlington No 6 near Butte Montana exploded with dynamite at 11 37 last night derailing the first engine and injuring crew. Engineer Bussy and Fireman Ehele were hurt with Ehele later dying the morning after the wreck. The second engine and several cars overturned or wrecked while Pullmans stayed on track. Fire damage and debris blocked lines as hospital crews responded.
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Butte
Mont
Burlington
Northern Pacific
Bussy
Jr Ming
George Ehele
Ehele
The New Duke of Devonshire and His Unusual Path
Harper's Weekly reviews the new Duke of Devonshire, noting his public school experience, early start in Parliament at age 23, and time in a city accountant's office. He later becomes financial secretary to the treasury and serves as a director of a London iron firm. Chatsworth and its vast park are highlighted for their storied social and historical weight.
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Duke of
Devonshire
Harper's Weekly
Duke
Eton
House of Commons
Treasury
London Iron Company
Chatsworth
Broken Ankle Delays Kansas City Liquor Case
Mrs Mollie Connors was arrested for selling liquor at 219 Shawnee avenue. She failed to appear in police court due to a broken ankle, bond of 100 dollars forfeited but later set aside. Judge Sims continued the case until Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Connors
Kansas City
Kas
Shawnee Avenue
Sims
Nickel Exchange Reveals Family Spending Habits
In a brief scene from Active Capital, a youth named Jimmie negotiates with his grandfather over a nickel. Jimmie asserts Minnie saves rather than spends, while he prefers buying things with his own money and hints Minnie will waste her nickel by banking hers.
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Jimmie
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Indianapolis
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Thero News-Bee
Grover Lawd
Kaness City
Grover Land
Ohio State Journal
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James Pala
Ui Rodgers
Ataukee
James Weskington
American Association
Oledo
Aamateur ‘Baseball Notes
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Canes
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Brenneisen's Park
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Forest Avenue
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East 2442
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Mark
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Ark
Live Stock Exchange Club
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Independence Avenue
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TLC
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Royal Blues
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Catons
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Sharpe
Troost Avenue
Virgil
Butcher
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G. E. Brights
Ellsworths
Rosedale Ramblers
E. D. Coles
Clinton
J. S. Woods
Seventeenth
Brooklyn
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Howards
Art Novelty Blues
Diplomat
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Bonner Springs Toanorrow
Stratton
McGruder
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Wirthman & Hills
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Jacoby
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Slaughter
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Yandotte
Franklin Srest
Sree
F. DeMa
Ellenge
T Olive Athletics
Fifteenth
Montgalli
W . Haley
Maguires
Brenneisen’s Pare
Ps Smith Baking Company
NO Lumber Trust
R.a.long
Tucker
Butte, Mont
J. Homer Williams
Express
Santa Fe
Fast Mail
22Nd and
Grand Ave
Harvey
Santa Fe Ticket Office
Main Street
JIN Real Estate
Suburbs
The
Maine
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