The Rise of Tyrus in the South Atlantic League
Ty Cobb, nicknamed Dinger, emerges from obscurity in the South Atlantic League as a raw, tall hitter with huge potential. George Leidy discovers him in Augusta and mentors him, leading to Ty’s rapid development, tryouts, and eventual sale to Detroit after proving his hitting power and fielding ability. This anecdotal tale highlights Leidy’s faith, Cobb’s early struggle, and the scout’s belief in a future great.
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Tytun Cobb
San Antonio
Detroit
George Leidy
Fronchos
Oh Leify
Tyrns
Reacher
Cap
Tiger
Tyrus
Eldy
Augusta
Leelu
Amg
Connie Mack
Fred Clarke
Helnle Young
Tietroit
Helleniie
Heinie
Heinig
Jucksonville
Hennig
Tyra
Jacksonville
Trrys
George
Ladies Bowling Scores Highlight Turner Ladies Triumph
Turner alleys hosted a Ladies Bowling High Scores event where three bowlers tied for first with 64. Prizes were awarded amid numerous ties across the standings, with Mrs Cahen Miss Rabler and Mrs Gutzelt sharing top honors and many others scoring in the 60s.
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Don
San Antonio
Turn Verein
Turner
Cahen
Gambler
Afra
T. Hummert
T. Jenhalmer
Turney basketball clash yields split honors and sharp finishes
Details from a Turney game describe a tight contest where both sides won one game, feature sensational late shots, and praise the play of starred players Grasso and Grasso. Lineups include Dukes and Grasso as captains with a lengthy list of teammates and officials noted.
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Ana Horlentals
Atlevs
Toth
Dukes
Wasentuehr
Schmitt Retains City 10 Pin Title Despite Strong Foes
Schmitt of Everson Big Eye defends his city bowling crown in a tight series against Behm and Methtyre. He posted the high game of the night with 203 as crowds cheered from the sidelines led by coaches Schaeler and O’Leary.
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Schmitt
CITY
Hird
Behmitt
Everson
Matty Methtyre
Netrait Tigers
Sne
Chan Pion Teppin
McIntyre
Semnitt
Melulyra
Well Known Sporting Writer Tours Washington Team Stay
Thoms Ree, correspondent for the Washington Pies and Herald, reports with praise on the San Antonio city visit. He accompanies the Washington team and enjoys the capital city atmosphere during a two day stay.
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Ball Club
Thoms Ree
Washington
Pies and Herald
San Antonio Ana
Tigers Beat Bronchos As Buck Harris Shines
Detroit fans saw Buck Harris dominate early as the Tigers toppled San Antonio with strong pitching and timely hits. Cobb bled stiffness and a late double, triple, and home run sparkled, while the Bronchos struggled to muster offense against the home club on a sunny afternoon.
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Ty Cobb
Tyris
Tiger Bunch
Meye
Tigers
Buck Harris
Army
Tennessee
Los
Buck
Detroit
McIntyre
I Bush
Ur Wlardl
Egees
Gogudeo Oren
Nechendan
Mellin
Slamige
Willett
Jonve Nm - UL. Wines
Uiale
San Antonio
Mel Alowanvler
Harris
Paltea
Sta Antonio Ile
Sumanar
Tonings
Quick
Mullin
Main
Jones
Rune Main
Main O'Leary
3Hay Main
Lin
Wille
Moriari Hila Naportiones
Harri
Cole
Cots
Alin
Dalla
Mal ‘A
Darsod Dalla
Sehan
Meist Sioith
Pitcher Philippi Surfaces In Early Baseball Rumor War
A messy account recalls Deacon Philippi and Perry Worden amid a flurry of big league interest in a Minneapolis star. The piece describes salary disputes, miscommunications, and a chaotic, weakly sourced tale of being “kidded” by rivals as Louisville and other clubs weigh moves in the National League era.
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Perry ‘Worden
Deacon Philippi
Pittsburg
Tetley
Dreytag Burus
Atnramais
Louisville
Harry Pullin
Phila
Dee
Perry
Sporting Notes Of General Interest From Waco
Local notes recount Mauser’s horse on view at a fair in the city, discussions of high salaries in baseball, Washington Cubs beating Sand Crabs 14 to 2, Empire beating West Texas 7 to 6 with Flannery and Adama on battery, and Thomas girls’ basketball team extending wins to 13 to 7 over Turners.
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A. Munroe
Rae
Js Unvsee
Waco
Med
Mauros
W Satring
South
Washington Cubs
Tiger
Empire
West Texas
B. Flannery
Adama
West
McCall
Thomas
Turners
Thomas Iin
Weeding of Bronchos Starts Amid Player Announcements
Announcement notes that weedings of bronchos have begun with players released, naming Comer, Tields, Steelend Jenson and others. The article hints recruits will be screened in two weeks to form a team with potential lineups and real estate ads appear in the columns.
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Tony
Tields
Jenson
Sleddert
Nationals and Tigers lineups loom for park game
The article details early lineup plans for Washington and Detroit as they prepare for opening day at Bleetrie Park. Manager Cantillon arrived with players including Milan, Gray, Groom, Conroy, McBride, and others while Delehanty’s status remains uncertain.
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Bleetrie Park
Washington Club
Joe Cantillon
Menger
Inter Fat
Cantillon
Jon Cantillon
Part Owner Cannot Be Expelled From Grounds
Fragmentary text shows disputes over expelling a manager who is also a stockholder. The document references Huphyy Jennings, Johny McGraw, and an umpire, with lines about ownership interests and the manager’s exclusion rights. Reads like a legal notice on corporate or club governance.
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Huphyy Jennings
Johny McGraw
Ine
Jdse Denne
Pavs
Kay
Tanpire
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Letdy
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Goldbeck
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Schweers
Cerges
Lucas
Glants
V. Grasso
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Versbeck
Machenheimer
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Haunich
Ikeoh
Charley Horse
Triple
Homer
Phillippi
Roman
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Light
Nationals
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Bush
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Tride
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Groom
Speer
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Soni
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Cascade
GEO, A. Dickel & Co
4A Distillers
Nashville
Parmer & Findley
Waro
Texas
Louis Bock
JT Burnett
Undertakers
J.T. Burnett & CO
Gor, Crockett and Losoya Sts
YALE
J. H. Terrill
Alamo Piora
Joe Haurem
Torrey Scompany
Agents
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Phonsa
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Tea Man
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