What Is the Secret of Great Hitting in Baseball Now
A 1920 discussion argues that livelier balls and new batting psychology explain rising averages. Writers debate cork cores and yarn, livelier ball perception, stronger bat confidence, and poor pitching as factors. Opinions vary on ball makers, park sizes, and the impact of the fresh white ball.
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Monk
Ing Speaker
Indians
Fred Mitchell
The
Cube
Gam Rice
Nick Allen
Chet Thomas
Cleveland
Allen
Dick Hobittzer
Akron
Wild Bill Donovan
Homers and Brenton's Hurling Beat Beavers in 3-0 Win
Beavers fall silent as Herb Brenton and teammates shut down Elmer Ross's delivery. Sammy Bohne and Rod Murphy homer, Bohne adds two singles, Murphy clocks a solo shot in the eighth. Wares reshuffles batting order boosting Seattle's offense.
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Alex C. Rose
Herb Brenton
Sammy Bohne
Rod Murphy
Elmer Ross
Portland
Wares
Brenton
MecCredie
Seattle
Capt. Bohne
Ross
Bohne
Sam
Murphy
Babe
McQuillan Leaves Henas to Manage Rock Island Club
George McQuillan veteran pitcher for the Hena tors requested release from manager Tinker to take the job as manager of the Rock Island club in another organization.
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Columbus
George McQuillan
The
Henators
Tinker
Rock Island
Park work yields little as Hormady hits .200 in home series
Groundkeepers at Sportsman's Park installed new green blinds on the outfield barriers but Rogers Hormady managed only a .200 average during the home series.
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T. Louis
Sportsman's Park
Rogers ‘Hormady
Sericea
Baseball recap highlights strong play and big drives yesterday
Mert Mremtan starred with dominant catching and three solid hits. Immense hitting featured across multiple games as Brenton and Fournier led rosters, with Cards routing Phillies 18 to 9 and Red Sox hammering Browns 12 to 4.
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Rainier Valley
Santa Clara Grid Schedule Reveals 1910 Football Dates
The Santa Clara college football schedule, arranged by Graduate Manager O Connor and approved by Father Joseph A Sullivan, lists games at San Francisco against Olympic Club and Nevada, California at Berkeley, Davis Farm, Stanford, and a Thanksgiving date against Nevada in San Francisco with several home dates at Santa Clara.
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Santa Clara
O'Connor
Joseph A. Sullivan
Board of Control
Olympic Club
San Francisco
California
Berkeley
Davis Farm
U. C
Stanford
Santa Neyber
Genovem Stage University
Bpokane
University of Nevada
San Franciaco
Dempsey to Begin Training for Labor Day Bout in Benton Harbor
Jack Dempsey will arrive in Benton Harbor Michigan the latter part of next week to start training for a Labor Day match with Billy Miske. Promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons says Dempsey will train in the big arena to adapt to the sun and will bring sparring partners Bill Tate Joe Gann and two others.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Jack Dempsey
Billy Miske
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Dempsey
Bill Tate
Joe Gann
Ridley Draws Poor Verdict in Oakland Bout
In Oakland California last night Bud Ridley drew with Larry Jones after Ridley won three rounds and a fourth that looked even. Al Walker defeated Danny Edwards while Allie Nack and Monk Fowler drew. Teddy O H are scored three first round knockdowns to beat Joe Leopold. Cel lo and Ertie drew, Glaser defeated Carlo, Larson stopped Silva in round two.
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Oakland
Cal
Larry Jones
Bud Ridley
Ridley
al Walker
Danny Edwards
Allie Nack
Monk Fowler
Teddy O'Hare
Joe Leopold
Tommy Cello
Bobby Ertie
Izzy Glaser
Battling Carlo
Joe Larson
Ted Silva
Nevada to Meet Hawaii in Two-Game Football Series
The University of Nevada football team will travel to Honolulu over Christmas for a two-game series with the newly formed University of Hawaii team. Expenses estimated under 5,000 dollars will be covered by gate receipts, with one game expected to fund the trip. The plan envisions a Western college squad visiting Hawaii each December for a two-game series.
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Honolulu
University of Nevada
University of Hawaii
Western College
Hawaiian University
Fred Fennelly Dies in East at Old River
Fred Fennelly former Cincinnati Reds shortstop from thirty years ago died suddenly in Old River Massachusetts. He was regarded as one of the game’s greatest at the position.
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Fred Fennelly
Cincinnati Reds
Old River
Mass
Fennelly
Neer Triumphs Over Griffin in Seattle Tennis Match
Phil Neer of Portland defeats Elmer Griffin in three sets 46 44 61 at the Washington state tennis tourney hosted by Seattle Tennis Club. Other results include Tyler, Burr, Beott and Livingstone winning matches with Kinsey Beott Burr and Russell advancing in the singles draws.
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Phil Neer
Portland
Elmer Griffin
Peck
Clarence Griffin
Seattle
Neer
Griffin
Litte
Joe Tyler
van der Weyde
Grant Lassure
Lassure
Tyler
Umea
Gertrude &Kreiner
Sarah Avingstone
Wen
Mine Livingstone
Kinsey
Scott Howard
California
Wallace Beott
Sam Russell
Portland Shark
Richard Burr
Long Bruce Hesketh
Irving Weinstein
Spiedel
Griffin Va
Weinstein
Mayme MacDonald
Miss Campbell
Vander Verde
Vander Las
Latoure
Russell
Gray
Burr
Marion
Beott
Bemis
Brownell
Mens Go
Mine Live Theton
Mies Bohretner
Mise Lambuth
Coffin
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Crawford
Mise MacDonald
Mies S. Green
Green
Mine Campbell
Vander Lae
Mies Langley
Vander Weyde
Mrs. No
Mies Ferrie
Foley
Miss Schreiner Ane
Miss A
Pony
Ruth May Play Today as Ruth Ruth Ruth
Cleveland reports Babe Ruth may play this afternoon after doctor says knee injury is only a wrench from sliding. An X ray shows no bone damage and confirms the injury is not serious.
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Ruth
Cleveland
Babe Ruth
New York
M. H. Castle
Babe
Rumler's Spotlight in Coast League Pennant Scandal
San Francisco Aug 12 Bill Rumler Salt Lake outfielder and top league batter figured in new developments in the alleged scheme to buy the 1919 Coast league pennant President W H McCarthy awaits Rumler statement after a Los Angeles bank draft said to be sent to the Bees slugger A banker said drafts of 200 and 500 were sent to Rumler and Jean Dale former Bees pitcher McCarthy also released statements attributed to Rod Murphy Seattle first baseman mentioning Nate Raymond a Seattle sportsman barred from the circuit Murphy reportedly said Raymond tried to bribe him and supplied cash used to influence Vernon players to win.
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Pacific Coast League
Wea
Los Angeles
Vernon Dorman
Ana Lenback
Fromme Ang Alcock
Keane
San Francisco
San Vernon
Lewis and Agnew
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Sacramento Seft Lake City
Bromiey A Benge
Cady
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Laet
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At. Louis
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Tetttome
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Lee
Brooklyn
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Bill Rumler
Bataman
W. H. McCarthy
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Bee
MccCarthy
Babe” Borton
Don
Jean Dale
Bees
McCarthy
Rod Murphy
Seattle
Nate Raymond
Seattle Sportsman
Murphy
MoCarthy
Raymond
Borton
Vernon
Dempsey Brennan Bout Possible at Polo Grounds
New York reports say champion Jack Dempsey will likely fight Bill Brennan on October 12 at the Polo Grounds in New York. Articles of the bout were signed by both managers, with venue and date to be finalized. The International Sporting Club may stage the bout if New York boxing rules remain unsettled by then.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Bill Brennan
Polo Grounds
International Sporting Club
New York State
Executive committee to decide Ballard Beavers Mount Baker Juniors dispute
The Star league executive committee meets at The Star office at 6:30 tonight to settle the ongoing feud between Ballard Beavers and Mount Baker Juniors. Members A. FE. Pelton Len Allison and Ernie Wells will chair the meeting with representation from both teams.
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Star League
Star Office
Ballard Beavers
Mount Baker
A. FE. Pelton
Len Allison
Ernie Wells
Ballard
Walsh Installs Mahoney as Manager for Lightweight Fray
Eddie Mahoney, the California lightweight, comes under Tommy Walsh management after being turned over by Jack Kearns. Walsh immediately challenges Charley White, Chicago lightweight, posting $1,000 for appearance and as a side bet to arrange the bout.
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Eddie Mahoney
California
Tommy Walsh
Jack Kearns
Walsh
Charley White
Chicago
Antwerp Olympic events schedule announced for August week
The Antwerp games run August 15 to 23 with track and field from 9 am to 5 pm and afternoon swimming races leading to water polo. Evening events feature wrestling and boxing at the Zoological Garden amphitheatre.
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Antwerp
Zoological Garden
Three Japanese Men Ejected From Local Park
Proxy Bill Klepper led a drive against gamblers in the park as three Japanese men were expelled for alleged gambling. Two white individuals followed them at the gates on similar charges, with another white barred from entry. Names include Ball Finnessey Shaw Yoshibaki Oto Taneda. Tiger fans planned to demand refunds after Altrock refused to speak during the game in Detroit.
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Bill Klepper
James Ball
Lou Finnessey
Shorty Shaw
T. Yoshisaki
T. Oto
M. Taneda
Detroit
Tiger
Altrock
Nata
Local Swimming Events Include Freestyle and Fancy Diving
A reader notes various events such as 60 yard dash and 100 yard dash in free style, 220 yard dash in free style, and 80 yard swim under water. Fancy diving from 16 and 10 foot boards appears with free style and breast stroke dashes. The schedule lists novice and under 14 years categories and mentions several strokes and boards.
Attendance Teems as Giants Chase Pennant Amid Stadium Limits
The piece notes baseball crowds of 261000 over eight days with four games in New York totalling 135000 and a Polo Grounds half schedule mark. It mentions a $1000 bonus for the Giants to take a single series and discusses the theater like sellout culture around arenas and the need for star players to win a pennant.
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Yankees
White Sox
New York
Polo Grounds
Giants
Foot Race Was Only Olympic Event at Start
The article recalls the ancient origin of the Olympic Games with the first Olympiad at 776 B C and notes a revival after 1502 years. It lists early host cities and dates including Athens 1906 and Stockholm 1912, with misprinted years.
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Greece
Rome
Athene
St. Louie
Lamndon
Stockholm
Antwerp
Jones Draws With Casey In Arena Scuffle
Everett welterweight Travie Davis and California fighter Frankie Jones fought to a draw with Casey, while local boxers Eddie Jackson, Frank Pete, Joe Wilson, Young Zuzu, Ray Scribner, Ludwig Jones, Eddie Moore, and Will Fitzgerald also featured in a mostly tame program at the Arena. Referee Burke oversaw a series of draws and tentative exchanges as the night yielded little excitement.
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Travie Davis
Everett
Frankie Jones
California
Travie
Jones
Harry Casey
Davis
Casey
Beattie
Harry
Smith
Eddie Jackson
Frank Pete
Joe Wilson
Young Zuzu
Burke
Wilson
Brown Boy
Zuzu
Ray Scribner
Anacortes
Ludwig Jones
Tacoma
Ludwig
Scribner
Mike de Pinto
O'Neill
Moore
Will Fitzgerald
Lewis
Billy Burke
Ad Schacht
Americans Favor Favorites in Olympic Games
United Press reports from Antwerp on August 12 that the stadium for the Olympic opening ceremonies is prepped and set to host events starting Sunday. Jack Monkley, head coach for American athletes, will finalize event starters just before competition. six entrants per event are possible though only four may start.
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Henry L. Farrell
United Press
Antwerp
Jack Monkley
Monakley
Ernie Hjertzberg
America
L. Schroeder
Lew Teacher’s boxing income tops $50,000 in six months
Philadelphia report states Lew Teacher earned over $50 000 from boxing in the last six months, more than champion Benny Leonard has saved. The figures highlight Teacher’s rising earnings and place him ahead of Leonard in recent income.
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Philadelphia
Lew
Benny Leonard
Chicago Star Leads Field in National Golf Championship
Chicago Star reports top contenders for the 72 hole national tournament at Inverness Ohio with Jack Hutchinson leading qualifiers at 14 under par and a field of 70 players including Walter Hagen Harry Vardon Jim Barnes and Bobby Jones. Favorites Barnes and Hutchinson face stiff tests as the event runs through Friday night.
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Ohio
England
Inverness
Jack Hutchinson
Chicago
Ineas
Jack Bourke
St. Paul
Walter Hagen
Ray
Harry Vardon
Land
Jim Barnes
Evans
Bobby Jones
Howard Lee
Detroit
Johnson Toledo
John
New York
Rudy Knepper
City
W. C. Fownes
Pittsburg
Tom Armour
Scotland
Barnes
Waredon
Hutchinson
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