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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1920
Page
10
A prominent observer in the Evening Sun says world series profits threaten the sport. Owners may abolish or redistribute net receipts as players demand. The piece cites Yankee discontent over payrolls and staff melon sharing, player strikes, and rumors of collusion affecting fan trust.
A Louisville breeder group reports an annual crop of foals sold at auction could yield about $1 033 per horse, mirroring Walnut Hall farm results. Despite these high returns the number of interested breeders has fallen to a fifty year low.
Two new half mile tracks are being built in Savannah Georgia and Jacksonville Florida for trotting meetings to be held next November. James Ileming, formerly with the Ohio state fair at Columbus, will manage the Savannah track.
Ten pitchers are approved to use the spitball in the 1920 season. Cleveland nominates Coveleskie and Caldwell, Chicago lists Cicotte and Faber, Detroit names Leonard and Ayers, St. Louis puts Shocker and Gallia, New York includes Quinn, and Boston submits Russell.
Uncle Nick Altrock the veteran entertainer of the American league batting laughs at aging. He says old age is pitching him curves yet he will not quit the game noting his left wing troubles and flickering lamps while hinting at a future as a coach behind a pair of cheaters.
Joe Kelley cites Willie Keeler as the best bunter while noting umpires' excuses. Jack Quinn vows effectiveness without the spitter. Connie Mack shifts Styles to Atlanta, Kinney debuts as a top pitcher, and McGraw remains active after thirty one years. Several players change teams, youngsters show promise, and teams like the White Sox begin strong in the season.
Ernest C. Quigley, a National League umpire, works 154 to 170 baseball games yearly and officiates college football in October and November. He also referees basketball in winter, primarily in Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Iowa and Texas, often in pre and post season events including World Series contests in 1919.
Leon Ames signs with the Kansas City club after being released by the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran infielder plans to reconnect with former associates in the AA and extend a career marked by steady service in the National League.
The Canadian Association of Amateur Oarsmen postpones its annual regatta to July 30 and 31 to avoid clashing with national rowing races at Worcester. All intermediate races will be eliminated. The event normally takes place on the St. Catharines course.
Dodgers rookie Joe Cantan fanned Babe Ruth in spring training and was farmed to Reading. He learned the game at the Chicago stockyards, and friends planned to present him with a large diamond if he had stayed with Brooklyn for a Chicago game.
The piece notes a wartime drop in new baseball players from the minors as many youths serve in the army. With leagues shrinking and pay elsewhere rising, few start at Class C or D levels, leaving majors reliant on veterans. The trend may ease as the economy normalizes, but recruiting remains tough for a season or two.
The rule making the ball dead if it hits the bat when a batter dodges a bad pitch is causing trouble. Umpires decide if the batter tried to dodge and their judgments are disputed based on the advantage to the teams.
Harvard will use motion pictures and mirrors to train track athletes this season. Runners will watch footage to observe and correct faults, while hurdlers and jumpers will have their practice criticized from screen reproductions.
The story recalls Joe Jackson playing in South Carolina without shoes due to finances. He wandered the briars and littered outfield bare feet, repeatedly dodging broken bottles. After five innings he complained to the manager that glass in center field was cutting the ball to pieces.
Jimmy Ring emerged from a major league series with more than a gate cut, proving his growing impact. The feature notes his late awakening as a rookie and the significant impression he left on the team and fans.
A roundup of baseball items notes plans in the Class B Central league vanish Hugh High’s fielding for Vernon early Coast league leaders Portland hitting Johnny Evers writes Albany Knickerbocker Press George Gibson notes catchers make good managers National Board awards George Orme to Brantford Merito Acosta wins 10000 Havana prize Jack Nellis signed by Boston Americans Uncle Wilbert Robinson praised Bernie Neil rookie John McCloskey sight loss predicted for Memphis manager Pat Moran praises George Gibson Bill James plans comeback John Brazill signs with Pittsfield Lippett no hit vs Pittsburgh Umpire Rigler singing lessons Bill Byron’s West departure Otto Koepping leaves Moline Three-I Holy Cross captain Barb Daly injured Purple lead in season diameters Perkins strong fielding prospect Whitesos Jacques Fournier in Cardinas first sack remarks on right field fence.
The pitcher recalls studying every ball and staying in shape to keep throwing effectively. He notes winning games under tough conditions but losing due to unfavorable breaks, hoping better luck this year.
Charlie Hunter of New York, aged eighty four, will compete in the open championship this year. His son and grandson are also prominent golfers, continuing a family line that includes Hunter’s participation in the British open championship of 1860.
Young Kelley, son of former Toronto manager Joe Kelley, is trying out for the Toronto infield with Hugh Duffy promising him every chance. The piece notes his past as a notable baseball figure and the connection to the Orioles.
The photograph shows Bob Meusel, former Pacific Coast League star, filling Home Run Baker's third base for the New York Yankees. He is considered a top minor league recruit in the American League, a fast fielder with a hard bat and a strong throwing arm.
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