Pitching Ace McGinnity Emerges From 1899 Spotlight
Joseph McGinnity, born March 12, 1873 in Rock Island Illinois, rise from Decatur to Montgomery to Springfield and Peoria highlights. In 1898 he starred for Baltimore with a 20 6 record, including a 21 inning win over St Joe and strong April May performances. The piece praises his control and notes his strong curve. It also covers a critique of a Chicago Times Herald editorial alleging game fixing, with Spalding defending league integrity and urging proof before accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iiteher McGinnity
Joseph McGinnity
Baltimore Cin
Rock Island
McAllister
I. T
Decatur
Montgomery Club
Kansas City
Springfield
Til
Peoria
Wnti Tts
St. Joe Club
Joes
Baltimore
Boston
New Yorks
Bostons
Yilics-Herald
Chisago
Brooklyn
Chicago
A. G. Spalding
New York Sun
Times-Herald
Warne
Vareball
Nional League
Devlin, Mall, Craver
Chicago Times-Herald
Jarke
Remarkable Western league race shows value of good management
The Western league race highlights managers guiding clubs like Wilmot at Minneapolis, Stallings at Philadelphia, Mack at Kansas City, and McGraw at Baltimore. McGraw, rising to prominence, transformed the Orioles with strategic play and resilience, overcoming typhoid illness to contribute as a key inside player and run-getter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wilmot
Anson
Indianapolis
Bob Allen
Farry Wright
Philadelphia
Detroit
George Stallings
Cxiienne
Columbus
George Tobean
Cincinna
St. Paw
Charley Comiskey
Old Brown
Kansas City
Jimmie Manning
Boston
Milwaukee
Connie Mack
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Dan Shannon
Alien
Wilmot
Tebeay Ant Stallings
Comiskey
Giorgs
TV Tita Getto
Baltimore
John J. McGraw
Olean Club
Cuba
al Lawson
Cadar Rapidslub
Billie Barnie
Hanlon
Barnie
Dell. Tate
McGraw
Hanlof
Collins
Keeler
Uierty
Piluhad Han
Seasoon
Floes
Superbas
Grioles
Kennedy the Brooklyn Club’s enduring pitcher
William Kennedy a long time staple of the Bridegrooms since 1882 began pro play in 1889 with Wheeling of the Interstate league. Upon Brooklyn Baltimore consolidation he was kept by Manager Hanson for the Superbas. Known as “Roaring Bill,” he remains a popular figure in Brooklyn baseball.
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William Kennedy
Hanson
Kennedy
Superbas
Slanton
Brooklyn
Bellaire
Notorious convict Steadman captured in California escape history
Joliet authorities report the arrest in California of Frank Steadman alias Wheeler alias Chi Fax ty, a famed jailbreaker with multiple escapes from San Quentin Joliet and Folsom. His career included a dramatic Joliet engine room escape using a belt ladder and tool room ruse, followed by further crimes and recapture attempts.
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Toliel
Joliet
Totlee
California
Frank Steadman
Wheeler
Qhia Faxty
San Quentin
Cal
Folsom Pilgon
Steadman
Chicago
Pope Lauder
Frank Wheeler
San Francisco
San Quentin Prison
Varigua Pi Ms
Steadmar
Liberry
Algh
Police
Glass
Los Angeles
Folsom
P. Hall
M. W. McGlaughry
Steadnlat
Duoys
Stenaman
Illinois
Folcom
Plucky Mail Carrier Sarah Burks Braces Wild Route
Miss Sarah M. Burks, about 25, carries the Star route mail from St Jo nna to Jimtown twice weekly across a desolate 42 mile trek. Armed and fearless, she braves alkali streams and Apache and Navajo pockets to collect payments and tend to horses for miners, travelers, and lawyers along the rugged frontier.
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Arizona
Sarah M. Burks
United States Mail
St. Jonna
Jimtown
St. Johna
Merce
Sarah Burks
Yarqua Vala
Road Racing Shifts Interest Toward Quadruple and Quintuple Centuries
Road racing draws crowds in country towns as interest shifts from single and double centuries to longer rides. A. A. Hansen of Minneapolis plans a 1,000 mile trek July 20 to lower the record, while Mrs. Meillrath and Miss Cummings ride quintuple and quadruple centuries. John Lawsen dominates Utah races at Gardners Park with multiple state records. MebDuffee contemplates abroad matches if national meet conditions improve.
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Yellirns
Blzeit Road
Egloff
T. A. Edge
England
A. A. Hansen
Minneapolis
Fort Snelling-Minnetonka
Hansen
Wheelmeon
Minnesota
C. R
Utah
John Lawsen
Garders Park
Salt Lake City
Iris
Lawson
Oscar Julius
J. P. Gunn
Clem Turville
Manhattan Beach to Host Three Rider 25 Mile Match
The Flkes Gardiner paced racing era shifts with Elkes Burns Pierce and Earl Stevens set for a 25 mile match at Manhattan Beach this Saturday. Amateurs showcase top paced actions while hopes rise for longer multi rider events and a 100 mile four corner derby. A Danville Indiana firm unveils a short rear frame bicycle design as Cooper eyes Detroit road battles.
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Manhattan Beach
Elkes
Burns Pierce
Earl Stevens
Wilkes
Miller
Waller
Pierce
Lie Beach
Laem
Ryan
Beauregard
Mari
Duer
Bedell
Wahrenberger
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. Ge Spalding
Hellever
Antelsyni Chienga
Kebukort
Mort
Tierman Bemberg
Finn Stesdec
Prignn
Jollet
Gay Quentin
Graspitt
Rimor
Toryi
McDufan
Eddin
Ing
Han P Bhort
Danville
Ind
Conpae
Tom Copper
Gardiner
Taok
Cooper
McDuffee
Guy Garey
Rank Waller
Helle Isle
Socttle
Choper
Brooklyn Bridge
Greater New York
Coney Island
Lloyde
Greater
New York
John Spiins
Yonkers, N. Y
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