Nicknames of Major Leaguers Spark Evolving Slang Debate
A survey of famed baseball nicknames lists players and monikers from Big Leagues era. It weighs whether slang enhances zest and recognition, noting names for Comiskey Crandall Mathewson Hess Alexander Rixey Cravath and many others. Royalty of tags include Cobb Young, Speaker, Wagner, Lajoie, and Honus as core identifiers.
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Charles A. Comiskey
Rootis Crandall
Hoosier Plowboy
Doc Crandall
Harry McCormick
Mush
Moose
Dauntless Durham
Charlies Cravath
Gravity
Cactus
Christy Mathewson
Big Six
Matty
Otto Hess
Baker
Sian Turner
T Terry
Cotton Top
Grover Cleveland Alexander—Alexkinder the Great
Eppa Jeptha Rixey, Jr
Carl Cashion
Joe Engel
Poy Chee
Clark Griffith
Old Fox
Frank Baker
Trappe
Charles Albert Bender
Noble Ae
Alter Johnson
John J. Evers
Joy
N. Y
John Kling
John
Brown—Miner
Brownie
Three-Fingered
the Trall
Roger Bresnahan
Duke of
Lurid
Lew
Giant Killer
Herman Schaefer
Germany
Rollie Zedir
Rollie Zeider
Kippy
Charles Adams
Babe
Cornelius McGillicuddy
Connie Macek
Foxy
Connie
William Dahlen
Bad Bill
William Donovan
Wild Bill
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
The
Georgia Peach
Joseph Jackson
Lockless Joe
Carolina Clouter
Edward Cicotte
James Sanford Lavender
Montezuma Marvel
Jeff Tesreau
Ozark Bear Killer
Missouri Behemoth
Samuel Crawford
Wahoo
Sam
Orval
Big Jeff
James Scott
Death Valley Jim
Frank Bodie
Ping
Fresco Fence Buster
Iceman
Tom Needham
Deerfoot Tom
Bunion King
Ward Miller
Larry Cheney
Clarence Albert Russell
Rebel
Texas
Napoleon Lajoie
Larry
John Wagner
Hans
Honus
John Lobert
alohn_J
McGraw—Muegsy
Napoleon
Harry Sallee
Slim Sal
Believe me says Fred Clarke on Perdue and brothers in baseball
The Boston pitcher Perdue is derided by Fred Clarke as the funniest Southern player in fast pitch. Clarke recalls a game where Josh Perdue and Josh R. hit a curve for a three-base hit, and notes blood is thicker than water before vowing to pitch his own games henceforth.
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Fred Clarke
Ob Perdue
Boston
Pirates
Josh
Fred
Volf Laugh At Pole Charges Over Prough in Lookouttown Row
Nashville dispatch recalls Vols disputes over Harry Covaleskie and Willie Prough, with Bill Schwartz critical of both slams and quotes from Elberfeld. The piece argues the pitcher’s readiness and team needs trump Rose medal debates and praises Elmer Brown’s reliability over Prough or Covaleskie.
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Nashville
Tenn
Harry Cavalgskie
Creckers
Vols
Schwartzmen
Harry
Lookouttown
Elberfeld
Schwratz
Marty
Taé Kid
Ruby Somers
Prough
Bill
Bill Schwartz
Kavanaugh
Elmer Brown
Brown
Dobbs
Covaleskie
Nery Club
Dog Riley Saves Trotting Star The Harvester
Cleveland dispatch tells how a small black Boston terrier named Riley protected the trotter The Harvester during illness on a western tour. The dog stayed in Harvester stall with patient care while trainer Geers and stable worker Ansel watched, and Riley alerted Ansel whenever nursing was needed.
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Harvester
Black Riley
Anvil
Ansel
Riley
Autoists Fashion Notes Fall Coats Veils And Travel Gear
New Mackinaw coats for men come in belt models with sleeve pockets and autumn color hints. Tweed hats with game bird fancies match the coats. Veils shift to the Harem satin striped styles with various weaves. English raincoats rubberized with solid reverse colors suit long trips. The beauty basket aids the traveler’s skin as dust and wind rise on early autumn days. Lamcheon hampers and long running board cases with camp kitchenette attract fall parties. Rubber boots are essential after a wet field gasoline incident.
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Lamcheon
Speed and Curves Do Not Win Games
George Mullin, Washington pitcher, argues that control, not speed or curves, wins in the majors. He cites Jim Wiggs and Walter Johnson to illustrate that accuracy and placing the ball matter most. Mullin notes pitchers vary in strengths and weaknesses, and the key is throwing in the right groove.
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George Mullin
Washington
Tigers
Jim Wiggs
Iggs
Detroit
Walter Johnson
Walsh
Ballon Pilots Gifted Multilingual Passport Wording
Passports for balloon pilots and aeroplanists of the American Aero Club are printed in fifteen languages. The wording assists travelers starting aerial journeys in Austria who may land among speakers of many tongues.
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American Aero Club
Austria
How Barrel Rode Pennant to Victory
Saratoga report describes jockey's pre race route inspection and strategy. He chose the inside due to deep soft going and rode Pennant to steady advantage to win over Southern Maid. He cited lack of orders from trainer Mr Rowe and confidence in the colt's gameness and footing once race conditions improved.
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Pennant
Huggins Praises Quick Thinking In Game Saving Play
Miller Huggins claims recognition for quick thinking in baseball as the Cardinals hover near eighth in the pennant race. He cites Jimmy Sheckard earning praise for an alert play where a fly to left led to a quick throw to second, catching a runner off the base.
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Miller Huggins
Huggins
Cardinals
Jimmy Sheckard
Cub Castoff
Joe Tinker
Cubs
Sheckard
A girl’s frugal fashion idea for a dress cut
A girl proposes an economical dress alteration to save fabric by lowering the neckline, raising the hem, and taking in at the hips, reflecting thrift practices in clothing.
Third Base An Easy Job Says Hofman
Artie Hoffman a former Cub and later Pirate and Vols helper argues third base is the easiest infield position. He says many batters reach first and rarely see second or third, and that quick throws for force plays minimize third base trouble. He notes bunts with runners on and praises smart pitching and a sharp first baseman.
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Hofman
Artie Hoffman
Cub
Pirate Gardegger
Vols
Artie
Harry Thaw
Impressive Funeral of Major Hubert L Wigmore
Major Hubert L Wigmore, military attache to the United States, died September 2 of appendicitis. His funeral in Torio featured a solemn service. The body will be cremated and the ashes sent to America.
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Torio
Hubert L. Wigmore
United States
America
Business Men's Lunch at 8th Street Cafe
The ad promotes a Business Men's Lunch priced at 25 cents served from noon at The Cafe Which Has the Best to Eat located on South Royal Street.
Connie Mack Sees A's as Stronger Than 1911 Team
Connie Mack declares the Athletics stronger than the 1911 champions with bolstered catching and infield. He praises Bender Plank and three young twirlers, notes Murphy's decline and Davis's renewed form, and offers cautious praise for Maisel and Gilhooley while avoiding a World Series forecast.
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Connie Mack
Athletics
Giants
New Yorkers
Mack
Lapp
Thomas
Schang
Ping
Bender
Plank
Coombs
Carroll
Brown
Houck
Shawkey
Harry Davis
Maisel
Highlanders
Walsh
Eddie Murphy
Baltimore
Jack Dunn
Frank Chance
Chance
Gilhooley
Criger Declines Montgomery Manager Post for Dobbs
Lou Criger refused the Montgomery club’s offer to manage Johnny Dobbs. The veteran catcher, scouting for the Browns, said Dobbs has the team performing well and urged keeping him. Criger, back from scouting the South and West, notes many players with familiar names face stiff competition from big league hopefuls.
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Montgomery
Johnny Dobbs
Dobbs
Lou Criger
Browns
Criger
Johnsons
Iron Man Reitz Earned the Title
Herbert Reitz of Cleveland earned the new iron man distinction by pitching three games in 24 hours in amateur baseball. He allowed 16 hits, struck out 31, and walked 2 across 24 innings, with a 2-1 winloss record including a six inning finale.
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Herbert Reitz
Cleveland
Reitz
Kilbane Life Has Rough Edges In Crown Bid
Johnny Kilbane discusses his tough path as featherweight champion with critics jeering his defensive style. He notes a New York promoter plans to stage a Kilbane Dundee title bid with manager Scotty Montieth arranging the offer. Kilbane recalls hostile receptions in Oakland and a ring-side chair incident during a Pax bout.
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Johnny Kilbane
Johnnny
Dundee
New York
Kilbane
Scotty Montieth
George Kirkwood
Jimmy Pax
Oakland
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