Chase the Peer of First Basemen in Baseball Debate
The article weighs American and National leagues, praising American stars like Chase at first base and Cobb, Crawford, Hooper in outfield, while noting the National league holds strength at backstops and some infield spots. It concludes managers would favor American outfields for overall depth and standout talent.
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Wood
Ford
Johnson
Walsh
Bender
Coombs
Gregg
Mathewson
Rucker
Alexander
Adams
Harmon
Cole
Brown
Meyers
Archer
Dooin
Gibson
Bresnahan
McLean
Stanage
Thomas
Street
Sullivan
Sweeney
Lapp
Doom
Chase
McInnis
Gainer
Merkle
Daubert
Hoblitzell
Kenetchy
Collins
Lajoie
Doyle
Evers
Huggins
Miller
Knabe
Tinker
Bridwell
Doolan
Wagner
Hauser
Barry
Bush
McBride
Boston Wagner
Herzog
J. Doyle
Mowrey
Byrne
Baker
Harry Lord
Cobb
Crawford
Hooper
Cree
Speaker
Milan
Jackson
Magee
Sheckard
Hofman
Clarke
Schulte
Carey
Mitchell
Oretee
Collecon
Lewis
Bodie
McIntyre
Oldring
Murphy
Wheat
Paskett
Bescher
Ellis
National
Hart Returns Alumni Gifts Rejecting Fame
Princeton captain Ed Die Hart refuses to monetize football fame. He returned several hundred dollars in alumni checks after a magazine scheme would have earned him thousands and a scholarship. Hart apologizes via college publication and endorses no payment for his position.
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Princeton
N. J
Eddie’ Hart
Hart
Wolverton Plans Yankee Unity and Spring Moves
New York January 13 Harry Wolverton the Yankees new chief outlines aims for harmony and hard work with contracts to be issued soon He dismisses trade talks and says he will be in uniform coaching along with optional pitcher conditioning trips to Hot Springs and a March 4 departure for Atlanta
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New York
Yankee
Harry Wolverton
The
Highlanders
Wolverton
Yankees
Harmony
Hot Springs
Atlanta
Hammer Throw America’s Matt McGrath Dominates Olympic Lead
Special to the Light reports Matt McGrath the 16 pound hammer records at Celtic Park and stands as America's sure winner for the next Olympic Games. Potential rivals include John J. Flanagan in Ireland and Don Walsh of Ireland Canada and possibly Britain. Irish American A C fighter ddy Ryan shows rising form but cannot compete for the United States next July due to citizenship timing.
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Matt McGrath
New York
America
Celtic Park
John J. Flanagan
Ireland
Flanagan
John
Don Walsh
Canada
Great Britain
Emerald Isle
McGrath
Walsh
Con
Ddy Ryan
A. C
Ryan
United States
Mike Murphy Worsens Ailing Olympic Team Trainer
Philadelphia report says veteran trainer Mike Murphy remains extremely ill and may not return to prepare Pennsylvanias Red and Blue track team or Americas Stockholm Olympiad candidates. He is weak, hardly speaks, and must recuperate at Brown s Mills New Jersey under Dr Robert G Torrey’s care.
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Philadelphia
Mike Murphy
Pennsylvania
Brown’s Mills
N. J
America
Stockholm
Murphy
Robert G. Torrey
Brown's Mills
Veteran stars bid farewell as 1911 season ends
A survey of major league players announcing retirement or departure follows the 1911 season. Norman Elberfeld, Wid Conroy, Topsy Hartsel, Fred Falkenberg, Jack Lelivelt, and others are noted for ending active play or moving to new teams, with reflections on their careers and impact on the league.
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Norman
Kid) Elberfeld
Hans Wagner
Kid Elberfeld
Elberfeld
William
Wid) Conroy
Wid
Milwaukee
Pittsburg
New York
Washington
Rochester
Frederick Tully
Topsy) Hartsel
Wellington
Ohio
Hartsel
Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Chicago Nationals
Yeats
Duke of Wellington
Cleveland
Topsy
Pdave Fultz
Love Cross
Toledo
Madhens
Hemphill
Harley Hemphill
Boston
St. Louis
Fred
Tom Hughey
Dolly Gray
Jak Lelivelt
Gray
Lelivou Nore
Naps
Davy Jones
Tigers
Doc Gessler
Harry Davis
Ambrose McConnell
White Sox
Montreal
Bill Bradley
B Unglaub
Tom Jones
Harry Bemiss
Heinie
Rubber for carriages and buggies at Staacke B
An advertisement urges readers to contact Staacke B for Kelly Springfield rubber for carriages or buggies and to settle poll tax obligations.
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Staacke B
Long stroke motor favored by makers
The long stroke engine is here to stay with many manufacturers adopting it next year. European makers have led due to lighter production runs and fuel economy concerns, while American plants face costly, large scale revamps. Benefits cited include longer engine life, cooler operation, and better crank leverage from longer connecting rods.
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Rers
Training Umpires Trialed By National League
President Lynch of the National League will train young minor league umpires this season under a double umpire system. Nine umpires on staff allow four pairs and a substitute. Two or three youths will be farmed to minor leagues then recalled, with late season chances in the National League for substitutes. Commence the new year right.
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New York
Lynch
National League
Moriarity Seeks Tom Turkey Wishbones for Souvenir
Detroit baseball captain George Moriarity issued a second ad after receiving 153 wishbones, 76 of which came from chickens, to find 50 more true turkey bones. He warns that chicken bones will be rejected and bids must accompany a new Detroit Star song promotion.
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Chicago
George Moriarity
Detroit Baseball Club
Moriarity
Detroit Star
Average pug comes from obscure walk
The article recounts how many famed prizefighters began life in modest roles, listing Kilbane, Corbett, Jeffries, Fitzsimmons and others. It notes managers discovering talent and several fighters leaving steady jobs for boxing glory, with a long roster of fighters and their former trades.
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John Kilbane
Jimmy Dunn
Young Corbett
McGovern
Terry
Sam Harris
Jeffries
California
Billy Delaney
Bob Fitzsimmons
Kid Lavigne
Kid Ashe
Spike Sullivan
Daly
Willie Promoter
Dal Hawkins
Dave Sullivan
Eddie Gardner
O ' Callahan
Kid
Eddy Lenny
Benny Yanger
Joe Stein
George
Austin Rice
Young Griffo
Felts
Kid Me
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