Alexander the Great Tops Phillies Pitching Saga
Grover Alexander, star pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, reflects on his first major league year after leaving the New York State league. He credits better catching, manager guidance, and learning from rivals like Jimmy Archer and Archrival Chicago as reasons for his 21 wins and seven losses.
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Notable Manager Moves and Player Performances Highlight Baseball Week
Cap Chance benched Joey Tinker to spark a comeback as Tinker, facing Mathewson, delivered two singles a double and a triple in a key win. The National League race tightens with Cubs leading Pirates Giants close behind while Cards sit five games off. In the American League the Athletics lag behind as Joe Wood and Vean Gregg duel. Gregg wins aided by Larry Lajoie’s homer. Tigers crushed the Highlands, yet Oakland takes a piece from the White Sox.
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Indians Rise To Third After Surprising Win
The Indians unexpectedly edged the leavers to secure third place, avoiding a slide behind rivals. Giants beat the Pippins 6 to 2 as Sage earned the win on the mound with solid defense. Thorsen and Lee Yost were noted for offense. Indiana finally wins, with O Laughlin fending off the Beavers and Kraft keeping the score tight.
Pippins Lose Sinkers Amid Wild Eighth Inning Scramble
Peart Casey, Pippins second seeker, starred in a loose game as Beavis and the Indians clashed. Key plays included Leard’s wild throw and a sharp eighth inning catch by Whaling. Domes and Cruickshank contributed, while Nick William powered the Glants with a one handed grab and late tallies.
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O'Toole Sells For 22500 Yet Remains Humble Star
Mart y O Toole of St Paul Minnesota bought by Barney Dreyfuss for 22500 is praised for honesty modesty and clean living. The red headed pitcher claims a unique spit ball that breaks off without warning and is not shared with his own brother. He sends most of his earnings home to relatives and has bought a ranch for them out West.
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Prince Henry clears barrier at Long Branch show
The camera records Prince Henry leaping a barrier at the Long Branch horse show, demonstrating trained hunters can handle themselves under tough conditions.
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Dugdale urged to curb onfield and crowd misconduct
The letter complains baseball magnate Dugdale should act to reinstate George Ort only if he intends to appease fans during the Vancouver series. It condemns Ort’s slugging of the umpire and a week of rough play, noting curses and coarse talk by some fans and urging swift action to suppress rowdy behavior in stands and on the field.
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Boxing and boxing cards eyed across the West
Promoter Jimmy Coffroth will skip a San Francisco show this month unless a top class card is secured. Klamath Falls may host Bat tling Nelson versus Bud Anderson with $500 and gate share terms. Johnny Conlon plans no return before 1912, with Alfred Coulon likely to handle affairs. George Hackenschmidt to arrive with his German chef for Labor Day title bout with Frank Gotch in Chicago.
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Labor Day
Papke Burke Bout Sets Tone For Middleweight Field
Gotham fight fans await a ten round title line as Billy Papke faces Sailor Burke tonight at the Twenty Century Athletic Club. Reported rising challenger Hacken Schmidt sails from England tomorrow to begin immediate training on his arrival. Philadelphia Jack O'Brien and Sam Langford plan a future clash at the same club within three weeks announced.
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Brown Defeats Ferguson in Ten Round Baltimore Bout
In Baltimore last night at the Washington Sporting Club Brown, the New York lightweight, delivered a brutal beating to Joe Ferguson of Philadelphia. Ferguson was knocked through the ropes several times and his repeated fouling attempts drew derisive crowd reaction.
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Lincoln Cubs Edge All-Stars as Giants Lead League
The Lincoln Cubs lost to the All-Stars Saturday while the Giants remain the league’s only 1 000 team. Cicoria pitched cleverly and scattered hits as Searthas had a three-bagger in the sixth. The Edward Gomell Show Cap team beat the Serocos 3 to 2 at Lincoln Batteries as Chick Waite Holderness and Robinson starred. The Hollywood team beat Snohomish 2 to 1 at Snohomish with Knight fanning eight. Rainiers of Seattle defeated Ballard 7 to 0 with Manson striking out 15. Pantorium Cleaners won 11 to 1 over Central. Crane Co. beat Pantoriums 6 to 2. Hollywoods seek next Sunday game. contact Russell Snyder.
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