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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1913
Page
2
Tommy Clark notes spring baseball training consumes 15000 to 20000 dollars per team as owners push players to peak fitness. He describes preseason routines from light tossing to batting practice, with pitchers watched closely and morale boosted by drills and occasional pushball games. The piece warns of past bad habits and highlights money, glory, and discipline as incentives shaping modern players.
The piece weighs the boxing prospects of wrestlers led by Jess Westergaard, arguing mat athletes face slim odds against boxing giants. It recounts McCormick and McCoy thrillers from 1890s Chicago, their pay disputes, and how John Willie and Charley Cutler fared switching from mat to ring, noting wrestling prodigies achieving more in later careers.
The piece recalls Frank Goteh and his near misses with boxing legends including Jeffries and Slavin, noting how wrestling training alters a fighter’s muscle use and career potential. It cites Chicago’s boxing ban, experiments pairing boxers, and expert views by Cutler on the distinct demands of wrestling versus punching.
The piece argues many famous ball players originated from small towns or corner lots near large urban centers rather than big cities. It cites figures like Ty Cobb and Nap Rucker, noting players often rose from modest communities such as Alpharetta Georgia and Weiser Idaho, implying a broad base of talent beyond metropolises.
The article argues injuries shape pennant races more than common belief. It cites 1912 Yanks and Phillies fragility, listing players able to play 125+ games, and notes Stahl and McGraw's teams relied on durable lineups. It highlights Long seasons stress six regulars, including Speaker, Lewis, Hooper, Wagner, Gardner, Yerkes, and McGraws strong pitcher groups.
The report notes Cy Seymour and Vincent Campbell suffered from small hand size affecting grip and fielding. Seymour moved from pitching to outfield due to grip issues, while Campbell’s small mitt limits catching and base running efficiency. Campbell led NL in at bats with 624, yet methods to exploit speed and waiting at plate could unlock greater power for George Stallings’ team this season.
14 percent Chase lists top young catchers Ainsmith Henry and Williams of the Washingtons. He also predicts Schalk the 416,000 catcher of the White Sox will be a star next season. Alexander, uncovered by St. Louis Browng, will be heard from. Prince Hat says Chance will develop Charley Sterrett into a first class catcher.
The Browns boast a strong batch of young pitchers with potential for the season. George Stovall faces a tough task in St Louis, while lefty Alfison and righties Baumgardner and Stevall show class. If the entire corps performs, Cleveland’s team could prove hard to beat this year.
Frank Laporte may hold his Washington infield spot if he maintains a .300 batting rate. A strong hitter who fields steadily remains valuable as Griffith relies on him to bolster the lineup during a batting slump. Laporte has proven his hitting though not a standout fielder and should stay at first base until Griffith finds a more complete defender.
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