Third Major League Baseball Dreams Surface
A Philadelphia report outlines efforts to form a third major league led by Henry Osterman with backing from Jiggs Dana. Johnny Kling and Larry McLean are linked as potential leaders or players. Possible sites include Pittsburgh Detroit Cleveland Washington and Chicago, with legal battles expected over contracts and player moves.
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Philadelphia
Henry
Johnny Kling
Osterman
Chicago
Owterman
Jiggs Dana
White Sox
Anson's Park
Pittsburg
Detroit
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Washington
Cies
Brooklyn
New York
Cleinnath
Cuba
Sox
St Louie
Browns
Cardinals
Phillies
Athletics
Boston
Hib
Johnny Kilng
Chicago Cubs
Kling
Larry McLean
Griffith
McLean
O Learys Plan and Study of Batter Reading the Game
Detroit Star quotes OLeary on focusing on ball location and batter tendencies to win. He stresses studying batters, runners, and signs, while valuing fair play and respect for umpires, declaring success comes from relentless effort and teamwork.
Baseball Fan Doubts Return Of Normal Humans
Jim McAleer recalls a 1908 pennant chase in St Louis when a fan’s fury turned to sympathy after an intense moment at third base. The Washington manager describes the crowd, an elderly critic, and the unexpected reconciliation as the park roared and then forgave.
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Jim McAleer
Wong
Nhimy McAleer
Washington
St. Louis
St Lois
Ile
Bin
Min Lfen
Sormer Tor
Jennings Chooses Casey as Catcher Candidate
Manager Jennings names Casey as catcher of the Derralt team this year. Oscar Branage will be the receiver with Casey in time, then Schmidt and Beckendorf. Casey is regarded as a future top-notcher by Jennings, while Hughey notes Stanage is given the fire job for the recount of his experience.
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Jennings
Casey
Clarley Schmidt
Brat
Yeneévond
Derralt
Oscar Branage
Casey Arcond
Tim
Schmaidt
Beckendorf
Youngeter
Hughey
Ey Kaan
Stanage
Weaver and Murphy Lead Loutarine Pitchers to Club Debut
Hank Weaver joins Loutarine clubs with Chicago Cita lat president Murphy overseeing the move. Weaver may be called back as efforts press for needed wins and string of victories starts under new leadership.
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Lowinville
Hank Weaver
Murphy
Chicago Cita
Pas
Weaver
Tim
Experience of Bush League Umpire at Newport
The veteran umpire Dan Crotty recalls minor league umpiring as a near impossible job for a self-respecting man. In Newport Kansas during the first professional game there the manager Dan ordered the umpire off the grounds. The umpire did not budge and called for another. no replacement appeared. He tried to handle the situation personally, but he was assaulted on the field and jailed overnight on an inciting a riot charge. He was released next morning and glad to be freed.
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Dan Crotty
Newport
Kan
Latham in Morgan's Close Rivalry Over Longevity
Artie Lathan stands as the sole rival to Edward Payson Weston and J Pierpont Morgan in the race to prove age. The note hints at Marth as a former, notable base player who achieved a major hit, while Morgan’s close circle celebrates a fiftieth birthday milestone.
Fire devastates Stransky hotel and adjacent stores
A disastrous blaze in Pukwana destroyed the Stransky hotel and a connected dug store. Some travelers barely escaped from a second story collapse as the floor fell in. Farther west in Fort Pierre farmers report winter wheat damaged by deep snow, needing reseeding with spring wheat, while snow-rich areas show no stock losses. South Dakota news covers finance, college staff change, Sunday train service, Baptist convention planning, convict transport finances, road work ideas, Aberdeen business growth, Webster Settlers’ celebration, Rapid City land office staffing, Yankton regional meetings, and missing Louis Kline with snowstorm search ongoing.
Slang in a Philadelphia home and scattered quotes in print
A West Philadelphia family navigates slang during dinner with a bright daughter. The page also includes assorted clipped quotes, a caricature of street life, and a brief exchange about shoes. Juxtaposed snippets show urban manners, humor, and a mix of period observations.
The Real Hero in a Puzzling Exchange
A Washington Star quip reports on a humorous dialogue about a historical novel and its publisher. The jest centers on identifying the hero as the publisher and contains a playful misquote about skepticism and cowardice.
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Riggins
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
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CUB
Harry McIntyre
O’leary
Detroit Star
Jemima
Uct
Ulady Gil
Pier
Welig
Jose Than
Fo Ley
Charles O'Leary
South Dakota
Stransky
Fort Pierre
Sully County
Pierres
Treasury
Hiron—loreatier
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Heron
South Dakota Baptist Convention
Pierre
Iast
Walt
Mt Verhan
Khai
Aberdeen
WD. Hertle
Groton
Highmore
Aj Antomo
Rey
Derble
Aberde
Grune & Ordway
Webster
Old Settlers’ Association
Day County
Association
Rapid City
Land Office
United States Land Office
W. J. Heann
Salt Dale City
Te Uls R. Gavis
Allinger
Isn
Yankton
South Dakota Retail Merchants Convention
Grand Lodge of
South Dakota I. D. 0. F
Rebekahs
South Dakota Bankers’ Association
Eagtere
Terry
Louis Kline
Young Kline
Speafidh Camnyon
Line
West Philadelphia
Maggie
Philadelphia ‘Telegraph
Sou
Guy Park
E.W. Smithy
Smith
Cincinnati Post
Bonaparte
Napoleon
Baron Munchauenn
Island of
St. Melonn
Munch
Hony
Caesar
Avnul
Termy Davis
Moncanthe
Byron
Ewurek
Pont Camm
Malm
Upper Broadway
Tegro
New York Press
Cterro
Dodds
Anita Nae
Williams, Hoyt & Co
Rochester
N.Y
Sree
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Wotfien
Dispensany Medical Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Omry
Aessesy
Cohen
Elon
Boofing & Mfq. Co
Paul
Minn
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