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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1917
Page
13
Baseball Problems in American League Ground Rule Confusion
A debate over a controversial ground rule in a recent American League game arises as wet spots on the field affect plays. The line of disagreement centers on whether a ball hit into a stands or foul areas should be ruled in play and how a runner should score when a spectator or obstacle interferes. The league president weighs precedent as officials discuss a ruling tied to a foul ball and a wet field condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Npire
Syndicate, Inc
Sporting World Sees Players Field For New Era In Baseball
A collage of thoughts on golf boxing football and baseball, noting trainers, umpires, and managers. Mentions Les Carey Bill Carrigan Christy Mathewson Honus Wagner and the Hoppe brothers while musing on skates and the power of thought reading to curb fines.
Managers for 1917 American and National Leagues
Jack Barry and Clarence Rowland head MLB managers for 1917 with Boston Chicago Detroit St Louis New York Cleveland Washington Philadelphia Connie Mack. National League leaders include Wilbur Robinson Port Moran Bostog George Stallings John McGraw Fred Mitchell Miller Huggins Jimmie Callagan Christy Mathewson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jack Barry
Chicago
Clarence Rowland
Detroit
Hugh Jennings
St. Louis
Fielder Jones
New York
Bill Donovan
Cleveland
Lee Fohl
Washington
Clark Griffith
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Brooklyn
Wilbur Robinson
Port Moran
Bostog
George Stallings
John McGraw
Fred Mitchell
Miller Huggins
Pittsburgh
Jimmie Callagan
Cincinnati
Christy Mathewson
Dodgers 70 Keep Cutshaw
Dodgers manager Robinson insists second baseman George Cutshaw remains on the roster despite criticism after the World Series. He praises Cutshaw as steady and dependable, noting he played 154 games and was a timely hitter, while resisting calls to replace him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Boston
George Cutshaw
Robinson
Dodgers
Cutshaw
Tie
Dutch Navy to Receive Diploma Bonus for Sport Excellence
Following Britain’s lead the Dutch Olympic committee awards diplomas for general sport excellence. The Dutch ministry of marine will grant naval personnel 100 guilders annually if they obtain the all around sport diploma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of Marine
Coach Dobie Sings Goodbye Yet Keeps Coaching
Washington University coach Gilmour Dobie hums a farewell in song yet returns to lead the football eleven each season. After a decade of near undefeated runs, his retirement is never final, and Washington remains dependent on his steady leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmour Dobie
Washington University
Dobie
Tobie
Washington
Three-Cushion Champion of Country Defeats De Oro in New York
George W. Moore retains the world three-cushion billiards title by defeating Alfredo De Oro in New York. He wins the diamond trophy and the $300 purse plus a $250 side stake. Moore, the smallest champion yet, is praised for his hard-angle play despite limited height. De Oro is lauded for safety and precise counting from natural position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfredo de Oro
New York
George W. Moore
Moore
Ore
The Subtle Gap Between .250 and .350 Hitters
Baseball analyst William Chase Temple uses National and American league averages to show how a .3500 hitter differs from a .250 man. He calculates that at bat opportunities yield 1.08 more hits every three games, meaning roughly one additional hit per three games over 100 games, clarifying the impact of small batting differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Chase Temple
Temple Club
Temple
Finland to Retain Distance Titles Says Kohlemainen
Hannes Kohlemainen, Finnish cross country runner and hero of the 1012 Olympic games, aims to keep Finland’s distance championships long lasting. When slipping, he trained Villar Kyronen, a countryman, who has become one of the world’s best distance stars and may eclipse his mentor’s feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannes Kohlemainen
Finland
Hannes
Ing
Villar Kyronen
Kyronen
Kohlehmainen
Boxing and Baseball Quips Pop Up in 1917 Sports Notes
A flurry of lighthearted remarks on boxing humor, baseball misfits, and emerging schedules appears in local sport chatter. Topics include ticket limits at 5 and 10 cent stores, trainers and managers, golf and boxing crossovers, and a hint at spring training. Noting potential moves by youth stars, the piece also mentions Miss Fannie Durack and Miss Mina Wylie as possible arrivals from Australia.
Indian Sticks to Athletics
Jim Thorpe states he has no plan to retire from sports and will continue in athletics. He says sports provide his living, may coach football next season if not playing, and he is not under contract with any baseball team though the New York Giants hold an option. He expects to coach Canton, Ohio, again next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Thorpe
New York Giants
Canton
Trapshooting in Big Favor by Long Island Club
William H. Johns of the Bay Side Yacht Club on Bay Side Long Island reports trapshooting did 26 326 shots in the season. He notes growing interest in this winter sport and says the sentiment mirrors many clubs beyond gun clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iinterest
William H. Johns
Bay Side
Long Island
Batting aids proposals for National League managers
A humorous list of ideas to boost batting includes boxing gloves for infielders and a ball and chain for outfielders. It suggests Grover Alexander pitching from the port side and Dick Rudolph reciting a curfew poem while throwing. A final misfit line mentions Wount and Jett Peter on roller skates in pitching days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Alexander
Dick Rudolph
Torecht
Jett Peter
Umpire Bill Byron Spins a Self Story
Umpire Bill Byron, famed for song and steady judgment, recounts his career arc from the International League to the Tener circuit. He recalls a Newark incident where a baserunner warned with a chimney metaphor, yet Byron kept the game fair and did not eject the player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Byron
Bill
Newark
Byron
Wabble of Shooters Knees in Trapshooting
A playful examination of trapshooters knees during the act notes that wobbling is normal for top shooters and even beginners. The piece claims trapshooting steadies nerves, blends sport with fresh air and sunshine, and may reduce physician visits when followed as health advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherlock Holmes
American jockeys dominate Spanish season with wins
Frank O'Neill led the French flat racing season now in Spain with 56 victories, George Stern second with 49 and William McGee third with 20. Leading owner J. D. Cohn earned $94,000 largely from Teddy's $27,000, while W. K. Vanderbilt's stable stood second at $51,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O'Neill
Spain
George Stern
William McGee
J. D. Cohn
Teddy
W. K. Vanderbilt
Hornsby Bought For 500 Dollars Becomes Star
Roger Hornsby of the Cardinals cost owners little money as scout Bob Connery pulled him from obscurity and purchased him for 500 dollars. He proved sensational in a St. Louis uniform and was the league’s standout young player last season. Any club would pay 10 000 dollars or more for Hornsby now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Hornsby
Cardinals
Hornsby
Bob Connery
Cardinal
St. Louis
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