Monkey and Mexican gambler on Frontera steamer
A traveling Mexican and a clever bullfighter join a three card monte game in the smoking room of a Frontera steamer. The Mexican, courting luck, bets his trousers and coat against a ring and card tricks, wins back his money, and keeps the monkey as his prize as the ship lands at Frontera.
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Portune
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Old Spain
Texas
Factor
Frontera
Theon
Perhope
Clearetts
Oro
Hal
Sunday fishing deacon forgets Sabbath for sport tale
A deacon drives with grandchildren to Center Creek and, while his grandchildren fish, he forgets it is Sunday. He lands a four pound bass and several others before realizing the Sabbath lapse. A Kansas City club frowns on marriage as disengaged youths form a group believing marriage destined to fail.
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Center Creek
Sway
Kansan
Berlin
Pulliam Issues Clean Ball Circular With Rule Clarifications
President Pulliam interprets rules to curb evasion including pitcher position balks and betting. He insists on literal enforcement of field and coaching rules and notes issues with southern spring training trips under Ban Johnson and magnates.
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Pulliam
National League
Baieman
Ban Johnson
American League
Johnson
Courar
Dreyfuss Keeps Close Watch on Player Records
Mont McFarland notes Col. Dreyfuss jokes about how Barney Dreyfuss monitors players in Pittsburgh. The National League president, Harry Pullam, cites how Dreyfuss reacts when his men field and hit well versus when they falter, citing the example of Dink Cooley.
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Dreyfuss
Harry Pullam
National League
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburg
Barney
Col
Dink
Cooley
McGraw Faces Tough Task in Rivalry With Griffiths Team
The article notes intense rivalry between New York teams in the American and National leagues, managed by Clarke Griffith and John McGraw. It cites McGraw’s past success with players like McGinnity, Mathewson, and Cronin and his pledge to build a winning squad this season, acknowledging the hard battle to meet that claim.
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McGraw
New York
Clarke Griffith
John McGraw
McGinnity
Mathewson
Cronin
Magesy
New Yorks
Keeler’s Early Baseball Path to Stardom
The Atlanta Journal recalls Keeler’s beginnings with two missed pitches that sparked talk of his future riches. He recalls a single Norwalk game in the Connecticut state league, played when he was young, before his rise to fame. He notes the 1899 date as when that early tryout occurred.
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Keeler
Georgia
Norwalk
Hotel Cornier
New Jersey
Jack O'Connor
O'Connor
Atlanta Journal
New York Team Poised for Pennant Push in Strong League
A New York based club, powered by deep pitching and solid catching, is described as highly strong infield and outfield. The team appears set to finish high in the pennant race and is considered a tough opponent for any rival.
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New York
Itague
Ganzel Has Strong Batting Record for New York
The official averages of the American Association show Joby Ganzel will start at first base for Clarke Griffith's New York team in the American League next season. He posts a .567 batting percentage and leads first basemen with a .993 fielding mark.
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Ganzel
American Association
Joby Gansel
Clarke Grifith
New York
Man Charged After Incident At The Jadale Eatery
A man faces questions after an incident at a local Jadale eatery. Reports indicate he confronted the waiter post meal and left without paying. Authorities are reviewing surveillance to determine charges.
Flag Day Popular in Schools Promotes New Tradition
Flag Day draws student interest as schools introduce a fresh celebration. Teachers say the event offers a different way to honor the national symbol and engage communities.
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Monk
Brates
o #eries
Chicago
Dick Cooley
Pirates
Auditoriuum
Mont McFarland
Decatur
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