New Marks at Olympic Tryouts Predicted by Experts
Experts predict eight new records at Olympic tryouts on a fast track with strong fields. A. L. Gutterson of Vermont leads in the broad jump. John Paul Jones of Cornell may lower the mile mark toward 4 minutes 10 seconds. Melvin Sheppard, Harry Gissing, Ralph Rose, Ralph Craig, George Bonhag, and Martin Sheridan also eye records in various events with several other contenders named from Yale and Stanford.
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A. L. Gutterson
University of Vermont
Jones
John Paul Jones
Cornell
New York City
Melvin Sheppard
Harry Gissing
Pat McDonald
Lawrence Beatty
Ralph Rose
Olympic A. C
California
Ralph Craig
University of Michigan
Bonhag
George Bonhag
A. C
Martin Sheridan
Leland Scott
H. 8. Babcock
W. Waggoner
Yale
G. L. Horine
Stanford University
George Horine
Mel Sheppard
Harry Babcock
New Warm Up Rule is Not a Hardship on Infielders
Baseball column argues the proposed rule restricting infielders from warming up with a ball between innings will not shorten games. It notes pitchers’ control and early-season delays contribute more to long games, and that infield warmups rarely affect pace.
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Tommy Clark
Evers Explains The Spitball Hit Difficulty
Chicago second baseman Johnny Evers says the spitball is not inherently hard to hit and depends on finger placement. He contrasts it with a high curve and notes that pitchers keep the delivery low to minimize hittable chances while fielders gain chances when the ball stays low.
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Johnny Evers
Chicago Cubs
Ed Walsh
Russell Ford
Marty O'Toole
Twicl
Walsh
Ford
O'Toole
Cub
Evers
Germany May Spring a Surprise In the Olympics
Germany aims to challenge American dominance in the Olympic program with stars such as Ralph Pasermann, Hans Praun, and Hermann Rau. Rau shines in sprint events and hurdles, Pasermann excels in jumps and pole vault, while Braun defeats American Gissing in the 880 yards.
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Germany
America
Uncle Sam
Ernie Hierberg
Kaiser Wilhelm
Ralph Pasermann
Hans Praun
Herrman Rau
Pasermann
Rau
Unusual Baseball Incident Divides View on Batter’s Second Turn
In St Louis a recent game between the New York Giants and St Louis coordinates sparked a debate over whether a batter should regain a turn at bat after a foul play incident. The dispute centers on Rule 66 Section 4 and whether the caused disruption warrants a second plate appearance.
Evans Quiet Fans Roasting Him Ends in Bald Head Incident
St Louis Nationals right fielder Steve Evans recalls a daily heckler in the Cardinals park box who taunted him as bonehead and wooden head. A foul ball struck the bald critic, prompting Evans to quip That’s the g ink who has been calling me a bonehead. The crowd laughed but the patron was never seen again.
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Steve Evans
St. Louis Nationals
Cardinals
Evans
Steve
Bresnahan
Giants
St. Louis
Gink
Second Wind Explained by Dr McKenzie at Penn Lecture
Dr McKenzie describes second wind as the heart adjusting to poisons in blood after intense exercise. He notes fatigue arises as toxins flood the blood and the heart struggles to keep up, with the second wind occurring when the heart adapts and handles the excess poison.
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R. Tait Mkenzie
University of Pennsylvania
McKenzie
Cornell distance star Pell Berna eyes Sweden move
Tell Berna in good shape Pell Berna, the Cornell distance runner, impressed in the two mile dual with Pennsylvania and seems stronger than last year. He would accept an invitation to Sweden if the American Olympic committee offers him a chance to compete abroad.
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Ace Johnson
Jeffries
Wolgast
Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Father Time
John Barleycorn
Flynn
Big Lad
Ed Walsh
Walsh
Johnsons
Mathewsons
Benders
Waleh
Uke Bender
Coors
Ford
Civette
Donovan
Petty
Gregg
Pell Berna
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Sweden
Give O'Toole a Chance on the Mound
The piece notes Patience with Marty O'Toole as he faces Pittsburgh and a hard lineup. It mentions Marquard’s $11,000 bell and projects O'Toole could reach more victories if his pace continues.
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Marty O'Toole
Itteburgh
Twitter
Marquard
O'Toole
Minor leaguers praised for hitting but averages miss major league play
The article argues minor league batting averages are unreliable indicators of major league success. It cites short fences and favorable scoring as inflating minor league numbers and notes major league managers now rely less on those stats.
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Bae
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American Press Association
Horine
Laun
Dryman
Ryan
New York Giants
McGraw
Mathewson
Tia O'Day
National League
O'Day
Griffith
King
Archer
Doom
Gibson
Washington
Henry
Alnamith
Thomas
Lapp
Athletics
Black
Chicago White Sox
American Pross Association
Berliner Sporta Club
Stockholm
Hlis
Braun
Hana
Gissing
Munchener Sporta Club
Pasemann
St. Louie
Teereau
Smith
Hartley
Teareau
Helder
BERNA
Merica Press Association
Tell Berna
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