Umpire recounts bizarre baseball death at third base
In a Wisconsin State league game at Freeport in 1909, pitcher Theilman collapsed on third base after a ninth inning heat spell. Teammate O Toole carried him home and legally scored two runs before Theilman was declared dead, as umpire Anderson testified.
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Freeport
Minnesota
Willmar
Benson
Ted
Thielman
Thellman
Theilman
O'Toole
Thell
Washington Catcher Charlee Street Transferred in Trade
Charlee Street, new Washington catcher, was acquired from the Pacific Coast League by Joe Cantillon. He is expected to join Washington walfara next year as a receiver and a star with the willow.
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Charlee Street
Joe Cantillon
Pacific Coast League
Washington Walfara
Hein
Marquina
Wen
Central
Hague
Indiana
Care
Old-Timer Still Good in Baseball Return
An aging baseball player from Baltimore teams with Jack Loyle in early era form. The veteran demonstrates crackerjack hitting and fielding, remaining sharp as ever for potential future play in Toledo town.
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Vor Aman
Baltimore
Jack Loyle
Hill Clarke
Toledo
Clubs urged to jointly own ballparks in major cities
Boston Nationals president George Dovey floated a plan to joint own parks with rival clubs where National and American teams play separately. He argues shared ballparks could prevent schedule clashes, cut costs, and profit for both leagues, noting New York Philadelphia St Louis and Chicago conditions. The proposal awaits National Commission discussion.
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Boston Nationals
Siis Yonnet
Dovey
National Commission
Boston Americans
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Hoston
St. Louis
Polo Grounds
St. Louie
National Grounds
National Park
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Davey
American League Notes From A Fractured Report
Fragmented notes recap baseball happenings with scattered mentions of Jack Warner Mike Erwin Moriarity and other players. It notes Waddell's strikeout pace and hints at moves involving Washington Detroit and Providence with mixed accuracy in a stray, garbled roundup.
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Mike Erwin
Topeka
Detroit
New York
Savannas
Falkenberg
Inte
Amaelt
Nijos
Claveland
Tony Sith
Washington
Wallace
O'Leary
McConnell
Howlin Aimerian
Providence
Jay
Rube Waddell
Hragh Rickey Ie
Organteation
Hobby
Lowe
Alia Tvakyy
Neweusthe
Ivan Peat
Gans Beats Britt In Pro Boxing Clash At Crown Theater
In a hotly contested match, champion Gans outboxed Britt after the second round, landing lead blows and exploiting Britt’s limited tactics. Britt’s best moves were body swings and a right cross, but Gans’ speed and defense dominated. Meanwhile Daniel Shay, a California native, had a career with the St Louis Nationals, batting .256 in 1904 and .238 in 1905, before refusing 1906 eastward travel.
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Nelson
Gans
Britt
Daniel Shay
California
St. Louis Nationals
Shay
St. Louis
Would enlarge batter's box to improve hitting
A historical proposal argues extending the batter's box would allow a running start and better contact, citing current box constraints. It emphasizes the need to add roughly two feet to the front of the box, enabling hitters to reach balls earlier and potentially improve offense.
Outlaw club links to Calartile State league and vixar sale
A fragmentary sports note describes a chaotic scene linking the ton club to the outlaw Calartile State league with a simultaneous vixar store. It recalls Shannon from the Cardinals, a potential New York Giants signup, and mentions Shay as a substitute infielder. The piece shifting to family anecdotes about Fred Clarke and Theodore Clarke adds chaotic, personal color to the sports narrative.
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Vixar
New York National Clube
Shannon
Cardinals
Shay
New York Reat
McGraw
Stooltan
Giants
Yak
Drenner
Spike Dangers In Baseball Spikes Cause Many Injuries
The article argues spikes injure players and endanger others, noting frequent hospitalizations and pennant losses. It discusses the lack of a safe substitute, mentions rubber footwear as inadequate, and calls for a tribunal to address the deadly issue without presenting a viable alternative. Roger Hresnahan is referenced in proposing a leave of absence to present the case.
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Hecaneo
Ipa
Thedford
Right
Ord
Hague
Roger Hresnahan
Uwhales
National League Notes Stir Pine Players and Contenders
Fragmented report highlights Pine Aitiers star status and Me thandeer of Pitteliig club as key players. Mentions critics predicting Hubby Lyon as potential champion and manager Hanlon's bid to acquire Mob Vogtaul. References to Hanky and Oscar Woxlerbens and Oak land club amid a chaotic outline of team moves and standings.
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Pine Aitiers
Teague
Clarke
Pitteliig
Wil
Larry Moyle
Tine Girne
Herne
Init
Nes
Goran
MTU
Cho Fyi
Flaherty
Nathanial Leaitee
Lyon
Hanlon
Mob Vogtaul
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