Wagner Twenty Five Years in Baseball
Fragmentary OCR notes recount long baseball career through scattered phrases. References hint at Hall of Fame era and Pittsburgh Pirates context, but essential details are unclear.
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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1917
Page
11
Fragmented OCR: unclear text in local notice
The readable fragments show garbled phrases about a person and a watcher. No clear names, dates, places, or actions emerge. The snippet lacks a coherent event to summarize into a full newspaper item.
Yankees and White Sox figure for tough season start
Ray Schalk, star catcher of the White Sox, voices concern over the Yankees and the coming season. He says Boston presents a tough foe but expects the White Sox to handle spring training and aim for a strong October. Schalk stresses learning from early games and adjusting before the main season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Schalk
White Sox
Yankees
John
Kay
Manager Fielder Jones Objects to Farm Optioning Plan
Fielder Jones voices disapproval of sending players to farms saying he would rather not use a player than option him out. He argues the Hickey plan lets players slip away without guarantees and notes that many clubs won’t take players under option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielder Jones
Hickey
Jones
Baseball Notes Features Names And Quips From The Era
Larry Doyle bites the bat often while Joe Tinker remains a regular citizen as Don Taxby contorts a fadowny joke. Frank Gilhouley develops at a standout pace, Barry is praised as a top Milwaukee hitter, and Cr creases of the Sox are noted. A mix of player nicknames, teams, and idle commentary captures early baseball chatter.
Bygone Baseball Star Recall Echoes of Honus Wagner
A garbled reminiscence recalls Kennedyesque figures like Honus Wagner and Tris Speaker. The piece describes a baseball scene with sharp spikes, bold plays, and a legendary Kid who impressed umpires with a slick rolling style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honus Wagner
Anais
Ramurk
Atari
Eerie
Aguintador
Ebert
Sven
Slow Ballers and Pitchers of the Era
The article discusses long tenures of slow-ball pitchers led by Jack Warhop, noting his seven years in the big leagues and comparing peers like Tenet Vw and Hye benders. It questions why Warhop never became a star and hints at the harsh ratings of slow-tail pitchers in the Harlem River era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Warhop
Detroit
Tasman
Rune
Jack Warbop
Harlem
Warbop
Jack
Trio of Managers in Western Circuit
Fragmented draft notes describe four managers in the Western league, with one tasking Des Moines entry and others like Frank Isbell and Coffey tied to Wichita. It lists several player managers including Misty Krug Holly and Teebel Makes, and mentions outfielders Tack Hulimes and Madan of St. Joseph and Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otuta
Ave Ating
Slonxeerty
Wickitadow
Hewever
Des Moines
Frank Isbell
Wichita
Coffey
Nati Holly
Shu ‘ii Wuanaue
Sioux City
Hewtem
Misty Krug
Onisheomey
Dox
Prince Hal Recalled In Jumbled 19th Century Text
Fragmentary OCR style passage references a Prince Hal figure and baseball theme. Mentions toward year, town street, branding, pursuit, and a tease of feverish verges. Lacks coherent events or dates for a fuller summary.
LOBERT THROUGH AS PLAYER me and mis ong service
A fragmented note mentions LOBERT through as player and highlights challenges with service and enthusiasm. The readable text hints at incomplete account of a game or practice session and personal effort levels. Further details remain unclear due to damaged wording.
Louisville team age statistics spark old men's home joke
After reviewing Louisville’s age stats the quip about Minneapolis as an old men’s home falls flat. The oldest on the squad is Hub Perdue at thirty four, with others younger but some older players noted and duties described as small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Minneapolis
Hub Perdue
Baseball Stories Reflect Turmoil In Early Season Lineups
The article sketches erratic form across clubs with Casey Dolan at second for Manage Risberg, and Tex McCarthy hustling for Chicago. It notes tensions as the Federal League looms and managers struggle, while players like Schulte and Wagner appear in varying states of readiness amid owners’ shifting plans.
Unclear Game Tale From Polo Grounds Leaves Fans Curious
A garbled report describes a baseball effort at the Polo Grounds where a pitcher endured fatigue but pitched three innings. The account notes a loss by the Yankees to Boston and hints at a fatigue influenced performance amid uneasy conditions.
Consistent Batting Practice Key To Improve Players
The article notes that any player can improve batting with disciplined practice. It cites Major Teague and John McGraw on daily routines, highlighting fifteen minutes of bunt training and longer sessions for powerful hitters. It contrasts average players who stop short with aggressive, frequent practice by stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teague
Rod Bunting
Ealle John McGraw
Hit Inc
Wired
Hunter
Mecievn
Selene Inter
Acknowledges Wild Side of Larry Cheney
Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Larry Cheney admits he is wild on the mound but shows confidence in his control this season. The veteran hurler reflects on last year’s struggles with walks and his aim to sharpen accuracy as Chicago and other clubs watch closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Cheney
Brooklyn Dodgers of
Fact
Bermisa Fitcher
Chicago
Otter
Perbas
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Pitehinus Sears
Sera
Chiek
Larry Doyle
Joe Tinker
Don
Lutte
Oscar Dagey
Philly
Bert Nieholt
Jove Jemkine
Yerkes
Gore
Harey
Hes Wilson
Cohan Corie
Tor
el Louie Pras
Regan
Frank Gilhouley
Newle
Hobbteett
Larry Gardner
Ted Sox
Teuton
Jawn McCraw
Ansody
Bill Hohenzollern
Clyde
Tennessee
Barry
Milwaukee
Gleason
Jean Tule
Stowe
K Warhos
Prince Hal
Agi
Hal
Plese
Lobert
New York ‘Giants
Hane Lobert
Casey Dolan
Manage
Risberg
Tex McCarthy
Mathesweom
Hagdhitting
Oe White
Leslie Mann
AMuns_plielors
Hosius Wagner
penBant
Ras Maselatl
Joerhan
Siler Hugelins
Federal League
Enzie Parks
Wuen
Saye
Wood
Wool
Polo Grounds
Hell
Betora Tha Hoste
Red Sox
Svea
Larry Eter
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