Baseball Brothers and the Emulation Theory Across Generations
O P Cartor surveys baseball families highlighting the Wrights Mansells Clarksons Tebeaus Ewings Gleasons Irwins and McPhees among others. He argues many brothers reach the majors through emulation rather than inherited talent, cites Buck Ewing and George Tebeau as standout cases, notes Johnny Ewing and Pink Hawley as examples, and dismisses exaggerated westward rumors of fights.
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George and
Harry Wright
the Mansells
Clarksons
Tebeaus
Ewings
O’rourkes
Gleasons
Irwins
McPhees
Hawleys
Pink
Blue
Vhe Tebeaus
Gorge Tebeau
Oliver
George
Michigan
Anson
Adrian
Yowa
Rosie
Amos
Tom Bannon
New York ‘Nine
Bostons
Pawtucket
Bunners
Massachusetts
New England
Stivetts
McCarthy
Louisville
P. Cartor
University crews square off in egghead regatta mix on water
The University of Wisconsin eight challenges the University of Pennsylvania while Cornell’s Courtney vows to train for Henley no more. Harvard sets June 28 for Harvard Yale race two hours after flood tide with Duchess of Sutherland to christen Valkyrie TIF. ref Dr. W. A. Brooks. Captain Shape slips to substitute as Courtney enforces seat merit rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wisconsin
University of Pennsylvania
Courtney
Cornell
Harvard
Duchess of Sutherland
Lenox
Yielf
R. B. Hamilton
Henley
W. A. Brooks
Columbia
Poughkeepsie
Valkyrie
Ramsdell Heads Intercollegiate Runners in 1890s Fame
Ernest S. Ramsdell of the University of Pennsylvania led American sprinting in the 11 years before, with 100 yard dash in 10 seconds and 220 yard dash near 21.5 seconds, while Luther Cary and others shared top marks. Recent meet saw Crum of Iowa outperform eastern athletes in the 100 and 220, with Crum clocking 100 in even time and 220 in 22 seconds by the slow watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest 5. Ramsdell
University of Pennsylvania
America
Luther H. Cary
Princeton
Ernest
S. Ramsdell
Cary
Swayne
Yale
Ramsdell
John V. Crum
Iowa University
Crum
Bob Stoll
Parker Takes Leading Role in The Peruvians at Bijou Bayswater
Louis N. Parker, author of The King of Peru, acted in his own piece The Peruvians at the Bijou theater Bayswater London for copyright purposes. He played the leading role and signaled a promising future for London audiences, though observers familiar with the work remain skeptical.
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Louis SN. Parker
Peru
Bijou
Bayswater
London
Parker
Warde and James Split for Next Season
Fred Warde will perform solo next season after parting with Louis James. Warde believes he is strong enough to appeal to the public on his own, while James plans to head his own company as well.
Golf boom in America spurs Havemeyer silver cup
The piece, written in a period voice, notes golf’s rapid rise in the United States driven by society leaders and international players. It highlights the United States Golf Association formed to govern the sport, Theodore F. Havemeyer as president, and the silver championship cup to be played at Newport. It mentions Willie Dunn and other British pros arriving to teach, lay out courses, and boost golf’s popularity and professional opportunities across clubs nationwide.
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America
Sugar King Havemeyer
Willie Dunn
Ching Lee
United States Golf Association
Atitehead
Tnt
Vtwo
United States
Theodore F. Havemeyer
Newport Golf Club
Havemeyer
Newport
Willie Davis
Joseph Lloyd
Willie Park
Willie Bowie
Armly Pamet
Valkyrie III and Defender Set For Historic America’s Cup Duel
Pictures show the rival yachts Valkyrie III and Defender prepared for the upcoming America's Cup. Experts note their nearly identical hulls and large sail areas, with Valkyrie III featuring a low heavy keel for stability. Designer George L. Watson, famed for Thistle and Valkyrie II, expects Valkyrie to win on sails and handling, while Lord Dunraven voices strong confidence in the new vessel.
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Tvo
Defender
Walk III
Iead
Valkyrie Eli
Valkyrie
George L. Watson
Watson
Royal Yacht Squadron
Glasgow
Herreshoff
Lord Dunraven
Speed of a Cricket Ball From Historical Test
The article discusses cricket ball speeds with G B Turner as Australian bowler. It notes measurements at half the way to the wickets showing 81 feet per second about 50 miles per hour. It mentions Mold and Kortright as faster bowlers potentially reaching a mile per minute.
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B. Turner
Woolwich Arm
England
Turner
Mold
Lancashire
Kortright
Essex
Maurice Daly Receives Historic Diamond Cued Trophy
Ridge Levien presents the famous diamond pointed billiard cue offered in 1869 by Phelan and Col lender to Maurice Daly. The pearl and ivory trophy, inlaid with pearls and carbuncles, honors Cyrille Dion and earlier players including Joe Dion A P Rudolphe Albert Garnier Frank Parker and Melvin Foster.
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Maurice Daly
Phelan & Collender
Ridge Levien
New York
Cyrille Dion
Joe Dion
A. P. Rudolphe
Albert Garnier
Frank Parker
Melvin Foster
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Caylor's Ball
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Bannon
Boston
Sam
Cincinnati Red Stockings
Cincinnati
Mansells
Mike
Tom
John
Syracuse Stars
Sam Wright
Will White
Jim White
Jim
Will
White
NEW Yorks
Jim O'Rouris
New York and New Haven
Gleason Brothers
Jack
Bill
St. Louis Browns
Clarkson Brothers
Mike Kelly
Arthur Clarkson
St. Louis
Clarkson the Elder
John Ewing
Colorado Springs
Buck Ewing
Buck
Long John
Ewing Junior
McPhee
Horace
Denver
Irwin
Arthur
Pitches Hawley
Ernest Ramsdell
Ania
Scotland
Paret
THE
Sunshine OF Society
SUILE
E Elwutoll
Celluloid Company
Broadway
U. S
Patent Office
Washington
U.S
C.a.snow &Co
Washington, D
Deak
Warren, Pa
G. N. Parmlee
B. A. Jamieson
F. E. Hertzel
Wm. D. Brown
Jerry Crary
D. W. Beaty
A. T. Scofield
Christian Smith
Andrew Hertzel
WK. P. Wheeler
C. Schimmelfeng
G. Sn, Parmlee
H. T. Russell, Jamieson
BramananePn
Calumet Remedy Company
Chicago
Ill
Siegfried & Co
al Bach Bex
Warard
Pal
Bendéc
Pitharloserbee
Mfg Co
Elbbaert
Ind
WB. Peart
Io City
Jn. P. Harrison & Co
Columbus
First National Bank
F. H. Rockwell
F. K. Russell
Ape Oldest Bank
Warren County
Penna
Ireland
Scot
Europe
National Line
Liverpool
Queenstown
Hamburg
Bremen
Havre
Paris
Gothenburg
Chrissania
Copenhagen
Pk ER. R
Business Directory
Frank W. Whitcomb
Lpssnook
Pete
New Savings Floor
Chas. Didsmook
ST. Ned
Vane
A. Peterson
Qoilive
Hofman
Famely Bro Dry Goods
Liberty and
Secon Streets
H. Perry
Justice of the Peace
Asp
Warren
Water Street
Geo. Ball
H. Boeschiin
Savings Bank Building
Humphrey & Nemoyer
Foisecy
J. K. Ronnne
Brown
Hickory St
Warren, Penn’a
J.k.ronne
George Kolfrat
Allegheny Mills
Car
Fourth and
Pine Streets
Warrer
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