Big Frank Bowerman Veteran on the Diamond
Bowerman, veteran catcher and muskrat hunter, influenced Christy Mathewson's development for the Giants. A hard worker with a strong bat, he remained active behind the plate and on the field, shaping the era's play while balancing farm life in Michigan and occasional hunting trips with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bowerman
Rewrman
New York
Michigan
Kettiok
George von tHautro
Mat van Tahtren
Pinteburg
Bowerman
Mathew
Howerman
Wurthir Hin
Komen
Tarrien
Peculiarity of Minors in the Major Leagues
A fragmentary discussion notes how minor leaguers differ from majors in speed and stance, with scouts evaluating talent across the minor leagues. It mentions specialization, quicker reflexes, and shorter windups as factors, and discusses how major league teams seek usable material from farm systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naliar Beagan Hall
Aimail
wiLong
Minors and clubs shuffle pitchers in early league moves
A garbled report lists multiple minor league pitchers changing teams across cities including Newark Harrisburg and Detroit. Names like Charley Shields Joe Pelt and Charlie Albert appear with club transfers and refusals amid a fragmented release scene in the Central, Cotton Belt, and Western leagues.
Stark Deposed as Manager of Dubuques Blink
Stark, a Detroit ball player, is deposed as manager of the Dubuques, with Alan Jennings of St. Louis set to succeed him. The club faced injuries and a raft of new players proving lemons, hampering the season and sparking internal friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark
Dubuques
Blink” Stark
Detroit
Naepeen
Manake
Duvuque
Hard Tock
Btert
Lemons
Blink
Alan
Ceorte H. Jennings
St Louie
Blur
Dubaque
Hturk
Decline in Base Stealing Cited by Veteran Fan
A veteran baseball fan laments the drop in base stealing artistry. Bill Lange set a 452 stolen bases in 808 games, Van Hatten hit 661 steals across 16 years, and Frank Chance and Hoy among others exceed 500. The piece also notes ongoing Sunday baseball debates in Ohio with Gov Warren Harding facing opposition from ministers and press over desecration concerns and the moral impact on the city’s economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Bill Lange
Moines
van Hatten
Dahlen
Vandahtres
Hoy
Warren
Harding
Ohio
Marlow
Bettie Royal
Boseball
Cenmire
Theneby
National League News on Players and Trades
National League items report Stricklett injured with no play, Brooklyn signing catcher Harry Heaven to McKeesport. Jack Kelley to St Louis, Baltimore inquiry, Pat Donovan managing. Frank Bowerman and Sammy Strang noted. Chicago offers to Haine Corbin, Pittabarg pitching strength cited. 1907 payroll remark.
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Stricklett
Brooklyn
University of Pendsylvania
Waltham Munich
Sammy Btrang
Beld
Frank Bowerman
Cinnie Conmidar Bly
Bietleg
Chicago
Haine Corbin
Pittabarg
Western stars dominate all star bassball team pick
The article argues a Western lineup dominates both leagues with leaders like Stone, Clarke, Wagner, Steinfeldt, and Sheckard, plus strong pitching from Altrock, Brown, and White. It details positions from catcher Kling and Sullivan to infield composed of Chance, Lajoie, Wagner, Steinfeldt, and a robust battery and pitching staff from Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Cleveland.
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New York
Almont
Stone
Browns
Clarke
Steve
Cleveland
Sable
Wagner
Pitteburg
Steinfeldt
Hind
Chicago
Jo Anion
Felding
Altrock
White Sox
Mine Brown
Piteber
Tuelf
Lwelf
Heginning
Albatar
Helder
Audhion
Jimmy Sheckard
Pred Clarke
Fielder Jones
Witte Sox
Vatfeld
Leche
Schulte
Hemphilh
Crawford
Reht
Hemphill
Cresan
Chance
Hirst
Lajoie
Juan Donohue
Tom Jones
St. Louis
Byers
Turner
Wallace
Headley
Johnny Kling
Sullivan
Mentoned
Altvock
Brown
Umi
White
Wale
Leever
Pittsburg
American League Notes Highlight Pitching Opinions
Notes discuss leading pitchers and catcher assessments, with mentions of names such as Mullin, Spencer, and Woddell. The piece reflects prevalent opinions on performance and potential, noting a strong consensus about top aces and strategic strengths in the league.
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Coorg Mullin Ranke
Jane
Spencer
Bt Laula
Ube
Baron Gum van Thi
Baseball scores and standings from Friday across leagues
Friday's baseball results show the White Stockings shut out St Leon crowke while Cleveland and Detroit split games. Chicago defeated St Louis 8 0 with Petty and Stephens leading. New York beat Boston 4 1 as Kitaon and Winter starred. Washington Athletics won 8 2 with Plank and Schreck key contributors. In the National League Pittsburgh beat Chicago 2 0, New York edged Brooklyn 3 2, and Philadelphia beat Boston 6 3 led by Sdudaman and Brown.
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Chicago White Stockings
St. Leon Crowke
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
New York
Thletion
Louie
Washington
Iren
Donovan
Archer
Threilman
National League
Te Chaba
Sean
New York Philadelphi Pittabure
Priday
Neares
Pittaburg
Pittebursh
Pfeleter
Brown
Kling
Philippt
Osbron
Brooklyn
Bell
Ritter
Ferguson
Bowerman
Philadelphia
Boston
Sdudaman
Pitthawer
McCloakey
Doolt
Better Than Spanking for Bedwetting Claims
An old advertisement promises a home treatment to cure bedwetting in children and adults. It claims spanking is ineffective and urges mothers to write for free information from Mra Bum mere in Nome Indiana, without requiring payment, while warning against blaming the child.
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M. Bummere
Nome
Ind
Lstractionn
A Difficult Choice in London Literary Debate
A London critic weighs laughter and morality in literature. The piece questions whether humor can be morally permissible or harmful, pondering the impact on digestion of taste and ethics.
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London
Epworth M. B. Church Service Schedule
Epworth M. B. Church led by Pastor D. H. Bailey with Sunday School at 8:00 a.m. John M. Bain, Superintendent. Preaching at 10:30 a.m. on "Obrivtian Aducation." Classes at 11:46 a.m. Junior League at 3:00 p.m. Intermediate League at 6:30 p.m. Haworth League at 6:80 p.m. Evening sermon at 7:20 p.m. by Rev Alexander Jackson D.D. of Cloves Tend, Ohio. All are welcome.
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Epworth
D. H. Bailey
John HM
Bain
Haworth
Alexander Jackson D
Cloves Tend
Ohio
David Martin
Benlor
Free Baptist Church Services In Gro
The Free Baptist Church in Gro offers Sunday School at 9 00 a m with Jeanette Fite as superintendent The 10 30 a m sermon titled Affretion and Glory is led by Pastor B Barnard Evening services begin at 6 90 p m with GC R Beerbower president and 7 30 p m preaching A Sunday School meets at 2 30 p m on the corner of Davids and Darius streets Anna Fite is superintendent Attendees are welcomed by ushers and urged to attend all services
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Free Baptist Church
Gro
B. Barnard
Jeanette Fite
R. Beerbower
Sumlay Schoal
Davida
Darius
Mitt
Anna Fite
Religious notices and church services listed in terse column
A fragment list of church活动s and meetings. AALEMS PVANGELICAL PROTESTANT CHURCH on Church St notes Sunday School in German and English at 8:45 am with no day services, devotional at 6:20 pm, meetings at various homes and locations. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH led by Rev J P Currin, Park St address, Sunday School at 6 am, preaching by Maurice P. Randall and EB Bradshaw from Dennison University with morning and evening subjects. FIRST OF RESTIAN CHURCH at Main and Farming St lists 9 pm Sunday School, Amanda Decker superintendent, morning service at 10:20 am, evening service at 7 pm, with additional scripture readings and preaching.
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Aalems Pvangelical Protestant Church
Church St
J. Reinicke
Foster
Wivanleen
Mim Callie
Proment Street
Tavnen Ald Society
Irs
Henry Ackerman
First Baptist Church
J. P. Currin
Park St
Maurice
Randall
EB. ©. Bradshaw
Dennison University
First Baptist Chine
Hirst
Restian Church
Cor
Main
Farming St
Amanda Decker
Bro, LP
Carter
Prayer Meeting and Church Services Schedule
Schedule of prayer meetings and sermons across multiple churches. George M Rook and Rev. W Z Roberts featured. Central Christian, Wesley Methodist, Asbury, and other congregations list service times. Revival plans by Brooke Brothers and Tapp noted with mission focus and child involvement.
Reformed Church and City Mission notes and services
Sunday School 9 am Pastor Shtlpage leads morning German service at 10 40 am Junior church 2 20 pm Senior choir 6 20 pm Evening service 7 40 pm Ladies Society Thursday 1 30 pm with Mrs Stauffer Park Street City Mission Upper Room 182 North State Street Philip Bauer Superintendent Mrs K F Coll evangelist Pentecostal services Sunday 9 am prayer 2 pm evangelistic service 7 20 pm Also services Tue and Fri evenings all welcome German M B Church church calendar and concert at M C A on June 4 8 pm Miss Stockwell of Cincinnati to sing admission 26 cents Quinn Chapel A M E Church preaching 10 40 am and 8 pm by Rev J McOlinmere subject Doom of the Lane Calvary Evangelical Corner Church and High Streets pastor 0 W Henarl
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Wrsley M. H. Church
Cor
Center St
Olney Aye
BR. Rowley
Ipragg
J. Corfman
Asbury
Thompson St
B. F. Davis
C. EB. Pine
Bourn Rroupée Street
W. A. Shtplage
City Mission
North State Street
Philip Bauer
K. 4. Coll
Wharaday
Ladies’ Aid
Aire
Ferd Dennig
Madison Street
M. BR
Wolen
Philharmonic Orchestra
Jane
Miss Stockwell
Cincinnati
Ohio
Wotolet
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Harrisbure
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Speinetotd
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Bax
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Zanenville Club
Critica
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Conroy
National League News
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Clute
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Bradfield Regulator Co
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L. F. Carter
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Presbyterian Church
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Tarrener
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Power of Christ Life
W. Z. Roberts
Lima
Central Christian Church
Byron C, Piaty
Brooke Brothers
Tapp
Champaigne
Uliide
Watol
Lutharan
Columbia Streets
Stallhorn
Philbrick
Reformed Church
M. EB
C. KB. Buerkle
Cor. Church
Prospect
Hyening
Calvary Evangelical
Corner Church
High Straits
Henarl
Berail
Hood
Sitar
Ailaving Organe
A. W. Chas
Marion
UniVex Medical Co
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Williama
Alana
Williamis
Drige Giata
Mail
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Wigan
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