Ed Walsh named king of base stealing by Eddie Collins
Eddie Collins praises Ed Walsh of the Chicago White Sox as the best pitcher for freezing runners at first base. He notes Walsh's near balk delivery keeps baserunners close, compares to Frank Smith, and stresses the runner must commit to stealing and stay focused on the second baseman.
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Athletics
Ed Walsh
Chicago White Sox
Collins
White Sox
Walsh
Nick Altrock
Nick
Altrock
Frank Smith
Smith
Bowling record set in Detroit match
Louis Waldecker of Detroit and Nelson Cappe of New York played ten games last night. Cappe posted a 235.8 average and Waldecker 220, a possible world ten game bowling record for Cappe.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Louis Waldecker
St. Louis
Nelson Cappe
New York
Cappe
Waldecker
Canadian Polo Team Wins Crocker Cup Match
The Canadian polo team defeated the Free Booters 13 1 2 to 7 in the second first round match for the William H. Crocker cup at San Mateo California. The Free Booters carried a six goal handicap in play.
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Associated Press
San Mataeo
Cal
Free Booters
Prides Sweep Oaklands In Tenpin Match Victory
The Postoffice Prides won three straight games over the Oaklands at Grand Alleys, their fourth consecutive win since organizing. Besson led with high game and best Prides average while Howard and Duke contributed steady scoring. Oaklands’ McClanahan and Luckenbach struggled. Tinnin of Oaklands had the top individual game. Pratt led three-game average for Oaklands.
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Oaklands
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Howard
Duke
McClanahan
Luckenbach
Tinnin
Pratt
Prassel
Eckles
Pirsich
Pras
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Sreene
McClannahan
Allen Still Smiling as Texas League Chief Predicts Harmony
President Allen of the Texas League, en route from his Houston meeting, said friction between Austin and Beaumont club owners over the league schedule would fade. He noted a schedule is hard to please all, but expected harmony when the season opens.
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Texas League
Willi P. Allen
San Antonio
Austin
Houston
Beaumont
Allen
Bowerman in Divorce Fight Amid Legal Troubles
Mrs. Frank Bowerman, formerly Kate McCreedy of Mount Clemens Michigan, has filed for divorce citing abuse and desertion. The ex baseball catcher, who played first base for Kansas City last season, refused a Ranville contract and has clashed with Manager Charles Carr. The case casts a shadow over Bowerman as he faces legal and financial strain.
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Bowerman
Frank Bowerman
New York
Kansas City
Charles Carr
Kate McCreedy
Mount Clemens
Mich
Giants Begin Early Spring Training Camp Plans
New York on February 16 reports Manager McGraw of the Giants leading a squad of young recruits to Marlin Texas for preliminary practice on southern grounds. Regulars join in two weeks, with a second recruits group to join today in St. Louis.
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Giants
Associated Press
New York
McGraw
Marlin
Tex
St. Louis
New Baseball Leagues Clash Over Player Rights in 1918
United States and Columbian leagues pledge to respect contracts and reserve lists but risk conflict with major leagues over protected players. Cleveland hosts overlaps as three teams seek footholds. Ed McKean eyed as manager for Columbian in Columbus and other cities. Cap Anson linked to Cincinnati plan. schedules wait on major league dates.
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Witman
United States League
Powers
Columbian League
Cleveland
Columbian People
United States
Ed McKean
St. Louis
Jack Opener
Browns
Detroit
Ed Killian
Chicago
Milwaukee
Louisville
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Cap” Anson
John J. Ryan
Hippodrome
Reds
Five pennant winners in eleven American League seasons
In eleven seasons of an eight club league, 31 managers have led teams for at least one full season. Five managers—Mack, Jennings, Collins, Griffith, and Fielder Jones—have won pennants, with luck shaping many outcomes. Philadelphia stuck with Mack, Detroit wavered but found Jennings, and two winners won in their first seasons before repeating.
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Elberfeld
New York
Lowe
Detroit
Huff
Boston
Stovall
Cleveland
Mack
Jennings
Collins
Griffith
Fielder Jones
Athletics
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Chicago
Tigers
Sox
Winnie Mercer
Bob Lowe
Verynings
Sullivan and Morrow Fight to Ten Round Draw in Cleveland
Jack Sullivan of Boston and Howard Morrow of Syracuse battled ten rounds to a draw. Morrow, a surprise, landed blows to Sullivan with Sullivan bleeding from eye and nose. Morrow used sharp defense and rapid counters to win rounds and prevent Sullivan from dominating.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Jack
Georgetown Girls basketball schedule set for two early games
W R B Lea Southwestern University manager has arranged two upcoming games. Austin High School girls visit Georgetown on Saturday and Southwestern meets the University of Texas at Austin on Monday. The team is in good trim as more games are being arranged.
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Georgetown
Tex
W. RB. Lea
Southwestern University
Austin
Southwestern
University of Texas At Austin
Ty Cobb Rules on Spikes in Baseball Debate
Detroit February 16 Ty Cobb comments on John Ward proposal to remove or shorten spikes in baseball arguing removal would spoil players’ work and shorten would slow the game. He cites fewer injuries from spikes than other causes and defends the current custom.
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Detroit
Mich
Ty Cobb
John M. Ward
Prison Ball League Planned at Leavenworth Penitentiary
Leavenworth Kansas February 16 A three team baseball league is to be organized next summer at the federal penitentiary. Teams will be drawn from white negro and Indian prisoners. The department of justice will provide equipment with suits made in the prison tailor shop.
Prison Baseball League Debuts in Federal Penitentiary
A historic baseball league has formed inside a federal penitentiary, tallying inmate rosters and organizing games. Organizers aim to provide structured recreation, discipline, and team spirit while fostering inmate engagement and athletic skill development.
Llano to Have Games This Season
Llano Texas February 16 The Llano Baseball association held its annual meeting and is negotiating for a first class lineup this season. The manager seeks to form a district league with nearby towns and to maintain a regular schedule.
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Llano
Tex
Llano Baseball Association
New Orleans Club Arrives for Isthmian Series Opener
The Southern League champions from New Orleans arrived in Colon for the start of the series with Isthmian clubs. The first game is set for Saturday, drawing strong local interest.
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Byte Associated Press
Colon
New Orleans Baseball Club
No Racing at Juarez Track Due to City Turmoil
Juarez Mexico February 16 No races were held yesterday at the Juarez track amid unrest and disturbed conditions. The track management said streetcar service has been restored and racing would resume today, signaling a return to normal events after the disruption.
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