Records of Players Face Husky Ambitions in 1909 Season
The article surveys historic baseball records from Spalding's 1914 Guide. It cites George Gibson's 140 consecutive games for Pittsburgh in 1909, Roger Bresnahan's 10 inning game with no assists or putouts in 1908, and season averages such as Joe Sugden and Jack Connor posting .990 in 1904 and 1906. It also notes Radbourne’s 37 consecutive games in 1883 and 72 in 1884, Clarkson’s 72 games in 1889, Keefe and Marquard with 19 straight wins, Sweeney's 31 strikeouts in 1883, Russ's 261 bases on balls in 1892, and Spalding's own 63 wins and .399 average in 1875.
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George Gibson
Roger Bresnahan
Giants
Joe Sugden
Browns
Jack Connor
Frank Bowerman
New York
Forrest Cady
Red Sox
Pittsburgh
Charles Radbourne
Providence
John Clarkson
Boston
Keefe
Marquard
Charles Sweeney
Amos Russe
al G. Spalding
Career of Cicotte Highlights Early Baseball Moves
Edward V. Cicotte of the White Sox began in Detroit in 1906 with semi pro play and trials by the Detroit Americans before joining Augusta. He moved through Indianapolis to Des Moines then Lincoln, aiding Boston Americans before joining the Red Sox and later the White Sox. Early infield and batting records from the era are cited, including notable figures like Ty Cobb and Hugh Duffy.
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Edward V. Cicotte
Chicago White Sox
Detroit
Detroit Amercans
Augusta
Indianapolis
Des Moines
Cicotte
Lincoln
Boston Americans
Boston
Red Sox
White Sox
Burns Emerges as Giants Star After Rapid 1913 Rise
Outfielder George Burns of the New York Giants earns praise for his timely hitting and clever fielding. He joined from Utica in 1911, signed for 4000 dollars, spent 1912 on the bench, then became a regular in 1913. In 160 games he hit .286 with 40 stolen bases and 81 runs, ranking among the top outfielders for assists. Born 1892, Burns hails from St Johnsville, N Y.
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New York Giants
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Sporting News
Burns
Giants
Utica
McGraw
St. Johnsville
N. Y
Former Nebraska lawmakers meet and make merry
Lincoln hosts ex-legislature banquet with 200 members from 1865 to 1913, including lobbyists and staff. Officers elected at a business session. nonpartisan nominations emphasized.
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Lincoln
Neb
State House
George W. Potts
Dubois
H. V. Hoagland
H. C. Richmond
Omaha
C. A. Schappell
Pawnee City
Clyde Barnard
Table Rock
W. A. Selleck
J. H. Bulla
South Omaha
Edgar Howard
Columbus
C. M. Lamah
Wahoo
George Ray
Superior
B. K. Bushee
Kimball
Cincinnati Recruiting Power Hubs Federal Talent
Cincinnati fans wonder if the city can channel its strong baseball tradition into a winning Reds team. For years Reds stars have moved onward as Herrmann sent top players like Mathewson Huggins Oakes Mowrey Mitchell Paskett Lobert Bridwell Phelan Humphries Overall Beacher Grant Fromme McLean to rivals, making Cincinnati a premier recruiting ground for stars across the decade.
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Federals
Reds
Herrmann
Mathewson Huggins
Oakes
Mowrey
Mitchell
Paskett
Lobert
Bridwell
Phelan
Humphries
Overall
Beacher
Grant
Fromme
McLean
Field Meet for Women at University of February 14
A field meet for women students, similar to eastern college events, was held at the University of February 14. Representatives from each of the four classes participated showing events in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, 60 yard dash, 100 yard hurdle, and eight pound shot put.
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Eastern Colleges
University of
London Rider Hart Sets Brighton Distance Mark
C W Hart of London covered the distance between Brighton and the coast in a noteworthy run. Claes by Himeeci as Runner marked a strong performance, with Oeil showing solid pace throughout the day at the seaside course.
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C. W. Hart
London
Brighton
Nebraska to be represented at San Francisco exposition
Lincoln Deplore officials from Governor Morehead to Land Commissioner Beckman call for Nebraska participation in the San Francisco exposition. They urge popular subscriptions from commercial clubs and individuals to ensure Nebraska crafts and industries have top exhibits, organized by a committee of one prominent businessman from each congressional district.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Morehead
Beckman
Fighting Begins at Torreon and Gomez Palacio
An official dispatch signed General Francisco Villa reports the Torreon battle opening at 1 pm Monday. The message states an attack on Gomez Palacio will be completed before night. The dispatch was filed at El Verijel near Gomez Palacio, a suburb of Torreon accessible by street car. Gomez Palacio is a railroad center on a plain but commanded by Cerro la Pila.
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Torreon
Juarez
Maria Chao
Chihuahua
Francisco Villa
Gomez Palacio
el Verijel
Cerro la Pila
Tornado Devastation Recall From Easter 1913
The Omaha Yutan and Berlin disaster marked by a 6 43 p m touchdown on Easter Sunday 1913 left hundreds of homes destroyed and many lives lost as tornados struck the region a year ago.
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Yutan
Berlin
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