Tris Speaker Reaches 3 000 Hits with Indians in 1925
On May 17 1925 at Dunn Field Cleveland Tris Speaker joined Cap Anson Honus Wagner Nap Lajoie and Ty Cobb as the first to collect 3000 career hits. The article notes Speaker’s age 37 height 6 feet 193 pounds and his impact as a center fielder while reflecting on era media limits and public reaction.
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Ddie Murray
Tris Speaker
Cleveland
Speaker
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Stuart Bell
the Plain Dealer
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Cap Anson
Honus Wagner
Nap Lajoie
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Pete Rose
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Royston
Bill James
James
George Brett
Cesar Geronimo
Hubbard
Texas
Sewell
Lakewood High
Columbus
Charles “Red” Murphy
Campion College
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Campion
Sporting News
Tris Speaker the Grey Eagle Hall of Fame star
A historical note on Tris Speaker born 1888, his career with the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians, and his 3000th hit. It covers his records, major league achievements, and contemporaries’ coverage including The Plain Dealer and Cleveland News reports from 1925.
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Cleveland Plain Eater
EASON
Nick
Tris Speakeray
The
Grey Eagle
Indians
the Plain Dealer
Harry Knight
Speaker
Dr. Knight
Cleveland News
Ed Bang
Dunn Field
Texas
Martinez Back in All Star Form Drives Mariners Credit To Offense
Mariners designated hitter Edgar Martinez, coming off strong 1994 form, leads AL in batting average and sits among leaders in runs doubles and hits. With Ken Griffey Jr. sidelined, Martinez credits teammates for protection as Seattle faces roster shakeups and a sub-.500 record. Dave Fleming clears waivers and is sent to Tacoma as manager Lou Piniella signals more changes.
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Mariners
Edgar Martinez
Ken Griffey
Seattle
Martinez
Griffey
Tino Martinez
Lou Piniella
Winfield nearing return to Indians after injury
Dave Winfield, out since June 10 with a rotator cuff tear, practiced three days straight and says he swings pain free. Manager Mike Hargrove expects activation shortly after the All-Star break with decisions on roster moves and potential shifts among first basemen and outfielders.
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Cleveland
Dave Winfield
Indians
Winfield
Tribe
Mike Hargrove
Dave
Hargrove
John
Hart
Chicago
Herbert Perry
Buffalo
Eddie Murray
Paul Sorrento
Perry
Sorrento
Ruben Amaro
Murray
Indians Hold Off Mariners Behind Ogea Solid Start
Ogea allowed six runs in four prior starts but shut down Seattle with three strikeouts and a late rally by Ramirez and Thome. Cleveland's lead grows to 12 games in the AL Central as Belcher falters in relief and Belle adds a homer.
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Indians
Kansas City
Tim Belcher
Ramirez
Belcher
Belle
Jim Thome
Carlos Baerga
Thome
Rafeal Carmona
Paul Sorrento
Ramirez drives four RBI boosts and leads team in homers
Ramirez delivered four RBI and captured the team lead with 18 home runs and 61 RBIs. He notes his line drive bat during practice but power appears in games. Manuel recalls Ramirez's early swing and emphasizes proper front shoulder alignment for driving balls to right field. Also mentions a Little League West fundraiser car wash on July 15 at Lowes from 10 am to 2 pm with Chris reachable at 323-7892.
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Charlotte
Manny
Little League West
Little League West All-Stars
Lowes
Chris
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