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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1907
Page
5
Estimated on a conservative basis, bad weather this year cost the two major leagues about $800,000 and led to around 100 postponed games. Average attendance likely fell by about 500 per game, depressing receipts and pushing total losses toward $300,000 after adjustments for doubleheaders and favorable dates.
Fragmented observation describes Lajoie with dark penetrating eyes that seem to read or pierce the reader. The writer notes his gaze feels like it follows and evaluates everything, reflecting years of watching the sport and people with a tireless, almost uncanny scrutiny.
A Brooklyn pitcher Dr Sean ton proposes lowering the pitcher's box to home plate level to boost hitting. He notes past hill pitches shrank batting lists and argues elevating mounds by 14 inches harmed offense, urging a level field to enhance hits and game excitement.
Washington A L club forced Hoston to take second baseman Schlafly and Mitcher Doc Hilliebrand for waiver prices of 1000 each. Schlafly lacked speed and Hilliebrand may never play, while Boston may have been stung. President Noyes vowed to refuse either player at Hoxton's request.
Amid muddled text a June game features Blonx City minor leaguers, a pitcher Gohtiie from Dee Motion, and catcher Labowoila in a narrow loss. Lincoln manager Holnins signs Umplie and Hoy for upcoming duties while Gilford and Quinn are noted players in scattered crosses of names and teams.
Willie Keeler, the Brooklyn midget batter, is celebrated for a .457 grand average since 1893. Known for timely hits and eyeing umpires, he helped Brooklyn and Baltimore win pennants, led the National League in batting in 1897 and 1898, and earned the nickname the Brooklyn millionaire for his property holdings in his birthplace.
Fragmented notes highlight Tim McGuire as a fourth manager for the Heaton Americans this season. Browns third baseman Stutler and Detroit’s Davey Jones are mentioned with scattered references to players and positions across the league, including Cleveland and New York. The garbled text covers various team hints, player roles, and potential lineups with no clear cohesive event.
Long obituary notes Hera Sutton a guard third baseman for the Boston Nationals from 1877 to 1888 who died after a six year war with locomotor ataxia. It reflects on star prevalence then and now, compares the eras, and mentions other figures like Jack Thoney and Johnny Relf, linking history to current players.
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