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Newspaper
Logan Nation
Location
Logan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1903
Page
10
A quirky Utah note reads of Balkan war flashes, Sir Thomas Lipton amid the American cup talk, and jokes about divorce at New Jersey taxes. It mentions Boston doctors on habits, hotel chaplains, and wartime cost quips, with a stray line on the Wabash dispute resolution.
A mosaic of notes on life rules a Kansas man bets fifty dollars he can lift a barrel into a wagon, a Dreyfus revival in France stirs nerves, and a planetary mischief tale from Eros. Mentions Carrie Chapman Catt, Samuel Pepys, Syracuse journalism plans, a Chicago bank robbery on a church day, and shifting European alliances.
The article chronicles how Mexico City’s outward face altered from its convent-filled colonial core to modern streets and palatial ruins. It notes venerable sites like Don Juan Manuel street, the national palace courtyard, and the Palanque avenue, while musing on Aztec origins, European arrivals, and the lure of Mexico’s tropical climate that draws back explorers and scholars alike.
A burst of expansion sees sixteen minor leagues join major structures under the National and American associations, with nearly 2,000 players salaried. The era also notes rising stars like Kennedy, a 24 year old pitcher with a troubled club history, and Frank M. Owen, a new Comiskey pitching recruit noted for his six foot frame and 180 pound, 22 year old likeness.
The New York team is among the best in the American League. Clark Griffith, a shrewd manager and noted pitcher, has built a rapid, powerful aggregation in Chicago. Griffith, a brainy player, is regarded as a top judge of baseball talent. Seattle Cree also ranks high in the league, according to seasoned judges of the game.
James Hackett, a Terre Haute club graduate in the Lol league and Cardinals pitcher, stands six foot three and posted a .675 winning rate over 32 games last season. He also played first and outfield with solid fielding .941 in 19 games outfield and batted .267. He faced the Pirates three times late in 1902, all losses, before a 7 to 6 win against him after ten innings.
President Pal Tham proposes trimming the lengthy league title to simplify branding. He favors dropping the “and American Association” portion to reduce redundancy and improve clarity across communications and media.
Reports from training camps indicate major league teams will be in better shape than in former years. Players began conditioning after the holidays and progressed well by the time they reported. Rainy weather in the South hindered some work, but enough good days allowed satisfactory progress. Teams will benefit from playing minor league opponents and are rapidly forming.
President Hart comments on the coming season saying Pittsburg may win again but faces a tougher path. He predicts a close race this summer among several clubs and notes Pittsburg is not stronger than last year, with Brooklyn possibly the only exception. Other league teams have improved.
Rube Waddell appeared in a new role before leaving Ponsantola. A street parade formed with a roof band and a missing drum major. Waddell stepped forward offering his services to the fender of the fan, accepted at once and led the march in a grievous military uniform.
The Wisconsin League comprises Fond du Lac with manager Matt Franey Oshkosh L M McKone Appleton Henry Gass Kaukauna John Coppes Green Bay G Schwarts Marinette Menominee FP A Bruce A schedule committee of Coppes Bruce and Gasa was appointed The season opens May 16 and closes Sept 14 The salary fault placed at 900
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