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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1920
Page
10
A veteran columnist argues major league owners may abolish the World Series or split receipts due to disputes over shares. He cites player greed, including Yankee salary tensions and charges of collusion with gamblers, as damaging to baseball’s credibility and fan trust.
A Kentucky breeder group reports profits of 1033 dollars per foal crop sold at auction within a year, citing Walnut Hall farm as a success story. Yet current participation in stock breeding is at the lowest level in fifty years, suggesting untapped opportunity and rising interest.
Two new half mile tracks are under construction in Savannah Georgia and Jacksonville Florida for trotting meetings planned for next November. James Fleming formerly with the Ohio state fair at Columbus will manage the Savannah track.
Ten American league pitchers are eligible to use the spit ball in 1920. Cleveland nominates Coveleskie and Caldwell, Chicago lists Cicotte and Fater, Detroit names Leonard and Ayers, St Louis includes Shocker and Gallia, New York puts Quinn on the list, and Boston names Russell.
Uncle Nick Altrock, the bird of the American league circuit, jokes that old age is pitching him hard curves yet he will not quit the game. He notes his left wing failed, his dogs trouble him, and his lamps flicker as he contemplates coaching behind cheaters, though daylight makes lines hard to read.
The piece surveys players and trends across teams, highlighting Willie Keeler as a top bunter, spitter controversy, manager longevity of John J McGraw, and prospects like Styles and Cullo ton. It notes Bert Kinney and Al Schacht rising stars, Casey Stengels energy in multiple clubs, and early season shifts including West Virginia nixing the spitball. It closes with praise for Babe Adams and Kid Gleason and the White Sox’s strong start.
Ernest C. Quigley, a National League umpire, officiates year round. From April to October he referees baseball, October to November covers college football, and winter months see him on basketball courts. He commonly totals about 170 baseball games yearly and works in several midwestern and southern states.
Leon Ames signs with the Kansas City club after his release from the St. Louis Cardinals. He intends to reunite with former associates in the American Association and continues to be known for dependable service in the National League.
The Canadian Association of Amateur Oarsmen postpones its annual regatta to July 30 and 31 to avoid conflicting with national rowing races in Worcester. All intermediate races are eliminated. The event is typically held on the St. Catharines course.
Dodgers rookie Joe Conlan struck out Babe Ruth this spring before being farmed to Reading. He learned the game at the Chicago stockyards. Friends planned to present him with a big diamond if he had stayed with Brooklyn for a Chicago game.
The article reports a wartime drop in minor league players reducing recruits for major leagues. Veterans gain short term steadiness but recruiting becomes harder as minors recover slowly. Salaries elsewhere lure youths away, making it tough for Class C or D clubs to attract talent.
The new rule declaring a ball dead if it hits the bat when a batter dodges a bad pitch is causing trouble. Umpires judge if the batter dodged and calls are disputed as teams assess advantage. Batters argue fouls or easy grounders result from dodging wild pitches.
A southwestern field story recalls Joe Jackson playing barefoot in rough outfield. He endured briars litter and broken bottles, insisting that grass in center field was cutting the ball. He spoke up to the manager after the fifth inning about the condition.
Smart ballplayers emerge from the world series with more than a gate cut. Jimmy Ring did. A year ago he didn’t startle any trait. Probably will have a better season, but at present no great confidence in the flingers.
The report highlights Perkins as a budding star for the Mackmen, showing he can excel in both infield and outfield. It also notes George Whitted as a standout in the National League exhibition, underscoring his strong fielding and versatile play.
Jacques Fournier, former White Sox member now playing first base for the Cardinals, declares the Chicago park right field fence tailor made for his powerful hitting. He aims to prove his swing against his old boss with a lusty display.
Notes on baseball figures and teams: Hugh High’s fielding for Vernon and early Coast League hitting leaders, George Gibson as catcher-manager, and the National Board awarding outfielder George Orme to Brantford. Mentions Cuban Merito Acosta winning $10,000 in Havana, Jack Nellis signed by Boston Americans, Bill James eyeing a comeback, and other roster and injury updates across leagues.
The player recalls studying every ball he pitched and staying in shape to improve. He notes he pitched well in winning games but still lost more often, hoping for better breaks this year. He believes maintaining conditioning will help him get his pitches over the corners.
Charlie Hunter of New York, aged eighty four, will compete in the open championship this year, following a family line of golfers his son and grandson both being prominent players. Hunter played in the British open championship in 1860.
Motion pictures will be used to train Harvard track athletes this season. Runners observe and correct faults with mirrors and hurdlers and jumpers have practice efforts reviewed on screen reproductions.
Young Kelley, son of ex Toronto manager Joe Kelley, begins a tryout in the Toronto infield. veteran Hugh Duffy guarantees him every chance to prove himself, honoring a tradition of support for the family in baseball.
The photograph shows Bob Meusel, once a Pacific Coast league standout, holding Home Run Baker’s third base for the New York Yankees. He is touted as a promising minor league recruit, a fast fielder with hard hitting power and a strong throwing arm.
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