Value of a ball player in managers eye and fans view
Sporting comment discusses how a catcher’s leadership and game sense matter more than hitting or throwing. It cites Connie Mack trading Sid Smith for Bert Blue and notes fans’ surprise at the move while highlighting Munroe’s post boxing wealth, Ketchel’s bout plans, Johnson and Schreck’s London match, Keeley’s limited work, and Keeley’s pitching strength vs Falkenberry.
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Connie Mack
Sid Smith
Smith
Philadelphia
Connie Marks
Bert Blue
St. Lows Browns
Blue
Wrio
Jack Munroe
Jim Jetiies
Munroe
Jeff
Stanley Ketchell
Tommy Burns
Ketchell
Thomas
Papke
Burns
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Mike Schreck
National Sporting Club of London
Schreck
Borns
Bert Keeley
Pumpkins Ag
Keeley
Dia Falkenbere
Chicago
Steels
Burns Hospitalized After Bench Fight Splits Washington Team
The Washington manager Cantillon kept Bill Burns from pitching against the White Sox as Burns lies in a St Louis hospital recovering from ribs injuries after a fight with Boo Ganley. The incident reportedly split the club into factions, with threats to quit and shifts in batting order reflecting the turmoil. Cantillon declined to explain Burns illness, but confirmed Burns was unavailable for his turn.
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Lesks
Filston
White Sox
Whith
Chicago
Cantillon
Washington
Bill Burns
Burne $S
In & Hospital
St Louis
Boo Ganley
St. Louis
Burne
Ganley
Burns
Bis Riba
Burns Ganley
Carillon
SG. Louk
Joe
Big Bill Burns
Bob Ganley
Elberfeld to Rest This Season After Injury
Special to The Wanamgon Rest Transcripts Elberfeld plans rest after injury and contemplates returning later. He notes the leg needs time and references past pain. Gall replaces him admirably while Elberfeld contemplates a long career pause.
Smith Fumps Boston Before Absence From Doves
Special to The Washington ve Bowmen Aug 2 catcher Harry Smith of the Doves wrote a polite note to President Dovey and then packed his trunk for Massillon. His penmanship is rough but he says he feels well and may not play this season. Rumors say Manager Kelley offended him with a mild call last Friday. The Doves will rely on Bowerman Graham and Ball for backstop duties while saving Smith’s salary.
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Kid Elberfeld
Bley
Cleveland
Detroit
Evans
Gall
Miberfela
Jennings
Long
Davis
Wallace
Wiberfeld
Norman Eiberfeld
Washington
Bovwen
Harry Smith
The
Doves
Dovey
Smith
Ptttapuns
Philedelphia | Ak
Kelley
Bowerman Graham
Smiths
Cention
Mage
Charley Smith
Jones
Fiona Smith
Camillon
Brietley
Vmothbatls
Serres
Joe
Shipke
Mr Unglaub
Sox
Jerry Swreeman
Dohabue
Get
Brother J
Pards
Milan
Ganley
Parent
Tagland
Clymétr
Street
McBride
Freeman
Bavia
Keeley
Parent Purtell
Hahn
Enews
Tor
Sox Tie Ninth Inning Battle To Edge Washington In Extras
Nationals and White Sox split their series as Dougherty’s tenth inning single gave Chicago the 2 1 victory. Plake mover Smith and solid defense carried Chicago while Washington produced three errors yet stayed within reach before the decisive hit.
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Washington Post
Cattago II
Nationals
White Sox
Sox
Plake
Dougherty
Fiahn
Jones
Washington
Reri
Senators
Pat Dougherty
Pat
Catcher Street
Mr Street Mead
Awerturn League Standings and Schedule Noted
The record shows matchups including Chicago versus Boston and Washington against Detroit with St Louis at 66 games today. Also listed are standings with Detroit, Philadelphia, and Washington near the top and New York at Cleveland on the slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Boston
Washington
Detroit St Louis
National League Games Today Straight Schedule
National League slate features Chicago at Philadelphia Cleveland text unclear New York at Cincinnati St Louis at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Boston. standings show Chicago 55 37, New York 64 373, Philadelphia 48 89, Brooklyn a likely placeholder.
Plank Batted Hard As St Louis Tops Philadelphia 6 5
St Louis salvaged the final game of the series by edging Philadelphia 6 to 5. Plank was struck hard in the fourth through sixth innings with Dygert relieving. Philadelphia sent runners late but could muster only limited scoring as St Louis claimed the win.
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St Louis
S. Louis
Philadelphia
Plank
Dygert
Harteau
Diltians
Bo Wallace
Eaors
Geltine
Faen
Praid Howell
Dygért
Louie Sone
Ruma
Stine Wiliams Ferris
Jeges
Murphy
Davie
Wallice
Devla Hilson
Neig
Anne Weil
Ping Yvitinwoa
Yulians
Betty
Ratout Philadel Ra
Iy Dygert
Detroit Rally Fails to Stop Boston Victory in Heavy Rally
Boston pulled ahead late as Killian exited after a key stretch by Donegan and Killian, with strong defensive plays by both outfields. Detroit battled back, loading runs through Donovan and Crawford, but Boston held on for the win as pitchers Cicotte and Donovan delivered a tense matchup with multiple hits and errors affecting the late scoring.
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Detroit
Boston
Killian
Donegan
Zane
Stahl
Wagner
Abhoad Boston
Dotoran
Ae Jones
Donovan
Ainth
Criget Creotte
Coughtin
Schmid
Downa
Crawford
Rossmai Stahl
Criger
Cicotte
Goston
Bilitad
Giottte
Crore
Umnires
Messing Sheridan
Bans
Montes Bune
McConnel
Thoney
Wamner
Ryt
No Shake-Up On Tapis From Brooklyn Club
Speal reports Ebbetts, president of the Brooklyn club, disheartened by team slump and planning strengthening moves. Treasurer Metitus and Manager Donovan hold daily Washington Park conferences. Donovan opposes wholesale changes, favoring one or two targeted shifts. Ebbetts seeks a strong, decisive overhaul despite lukewarm calls.
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Speal
Washington Post
Ebbetts
Brooklyn
Metitus
Donovan
Washington Park
Ebbette
Toledo Buys Hickman In Scout Move Toledo
Special to The Washington Post Toledo August 2 Manager Armour left scouting a big list through the Ohio and Pennsylvania League He negotiated with Lafoe for Charley Hernan Belldér a clause in the contract required consultation before sale Armour refused to come to Toledo insisting Hickman might change his mind and that he would stand by the deal if the player agrees to terms
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Watikiteton
Toledo
Armour
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Lafoie
Charley
Hernan
Cleveland
Belddér
Batore
Toledo Armour
Coenen
Hickman
Trades blue for Smith in bold catcher swap
Sprial to The Washington Fest in St. Louis Mo reports managers McAleer and Connie Mack pulled off a trade of catchers this afternoon. Sid Smith becomes a Brownie while Bert Bills joins the Athletics. Both clubs think they have the better deal as Smith and Blue remain young prospects in fast company.
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St. Louis
McAleer
Connie Mack
Sid Smith
Ea Brownie
Bert Bills
Athletics
Smith
Bluse
Minor League Scores From Eastern and Other Circuits
Eastern League action at Rocky Point and Newark lists Providence, Montreal, and New York Nationals results amid a string of exhibition games. Southern and minor leagues show Louisville beating Kavaat City, Columbus wins over Minneapolis, and Toledo edging Paul 2 as Scranton and Albany split? early matchups and Elmira dominating Albany in a two game set.
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Rocky Point
B. T
Providence
Montreal
Newark
Bumlo
Amerian Association
al Louiavne
Louisville
Kavaat City
Milwaukee
Milwaukes
Indianapolis
Columbes
Colmubas
Minne Ey
Columbus
Tolsdy
Toledo
Paul
New York State League
AG Phistos
Binghaiston
Witkye Bare
al Scrantor
Byrerune
Steanten
Troy
Atles
Albany
Fireteums
Albany I Elmira
Elmira
Speedy trial promised in turf bookmakers case in New York
Turfmen say indicted bookmakers at race tracks will face speedy trials. Jockey Club and track attorneys plan a concerted move within days. Authorities have pursued bookmaking, with potential quashing of indictments or new challenges to the betting law and injunctions. Police vow order at tracks. witnesses discuss the impact of the new law on attendance and gate receipts.
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Washington Post
New York
Brooklyn
C J Fitzgerald
WW H Engeman
Jonn G Cavanaugh
Elder
Sli
Jockey Club
Wallace
Niagara
Orleans
Cavanaugh
Fitzgerald
Engeman
Supreme Court
Blanchard
Sheepshead Bay
Bischomt
Parker Bridget Clothing Reduction Sale Noted
Readers learn of a rare Parker Bridget legti mate reduction sale this season. The notice highlights limited discounts and urges customers to act quickly at participating retailers.
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Parker- Bridget
Winds Wealth in Mines in Canada Mining Boom
Special to The Washington Fest reports Toronto August with Jack Munroe, famed heavyweight boxer, reveling in riches from mining. He says he moved for silver and gold profits, with eighteen claims and several mines shipping ore. Two years ago the area was wilderness. now a tourist town grows around about a dozen mines and new wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Toronto
Jack Munroe
Munroe
Parisians Out in Force at Columbes Grounds Meet
The second day at Columbes grounds drew about 8000 spectators, mostly French, cheering as locals won events. William F Hemiton of Chicago Athletic Association won the 100 meter dash from scratch in 01 seconds. Trabe of New York Athletic Club won the 1500 meter run. Cook of Cornell won the pole vault. Carpenter of Cornell won the 1 meter flat race in 00 seconds. Guiney of Boston Athletic Association captured the high jump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Paris
Columbes Grounds
William F
Hemiton
Chicago Athletic Association
H ‘Trabe
New York Athletic Club
BT Cook
Qernell
J C | Carpenter
Cornell
H A Guiney
Boston Athletic Association
Weeklong Calender of Diverse Sports Events
New York reports a varied seven day sports slate led by motor boat races on Long Island Sound with English challengers the Wolseley Siddeley and Daimler II seeking the Harmsworth trophy. Tennis championships unfold across multiple states and clubs while golf features Shinnecock Invitation and White Mountain events. Runners, sailing, cricket, and horse races continue, with Greyhound and Grand Circuit harness action at Kalamazoo and Saratoga as the week progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motor-Boat Club of America
Long Island Sound
Sxuntington
New York Yacht Club
Wigitars
Boat End Club
Cleveland
Ohio
Des Moines
Iawa
Tacome
Pacific Northwest
Detroit
Michigan
Crawford House
Crawford Notch
White Mountain
Philadelphia
Retland
England
Shinnecock Golf Club
Baturdey
Kalamazoo
Saratoga
Pittsburg Bench Swacina After Grandstand Row
Pittsburg clubs benches Swacina the former St Louis first baseman amid fan protests. A New York dispatch says Swacina was pulled for poor defense and lack of hustle after a defensive misplay, with Storke moved to first. The club reportedly plans no more chances for the young player despite earlier highlight plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Pittsburg
Swacina
St Louis
United
Pitsburg
New York
Brooklyn
Umb
Fred Clarke
Storke
St. Lovie
Swadina
Swacine Heal
Clarke
Swacins
Sporting Sidelights and Bizarre Echoes From A Busy Day
A scrambled clipping recounts a mix of sports outcomes and odd notes. It mentions Rube Wad d as a strike-breaker, a Browns train stopping in an Ohio town, and remarks on a winning pitcher. It also references swimming records at Alexandria, a private life inquiry, and queries about tennis lessons and sugar refineries amid a chorus of names and letters to editors.
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Rube Wadd
Browns
Ohio
Washington
Diemonds
Tate
Meyers
Johameg
Amateur games today in five city leagues
Capital City League features Brentwood at Caples City Park while Marquette League hosts Tornetes versus Vigilante at Thirteenth and D Streets. Commercial League lists National Electric Supply Company versus WB Mosen Co at Eighth Street and Flora Avenue Northeast. Independence League includes Advest A Cove Ninth Street at McDevittra Feld. Columbia League has Congressional vy Washington Heights at Sixth Street Northeast. MCA League Shopmen takes on Car Department at Fifth Street and Flora Avenue Northeast.
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Capital City League
Colombia Athletic
Brentwood
Caples City Park
Marquette League
Tornetes
Vigilante
Thirteenth
D Streets
Commercial League
Naton 1 Electric Supply Company
Ve WB Mosen & Co
Eighth Street
Floriaa Arenue
Independence League
McDevittra
Feld
Columbia League
Congressionala
Washington Heights
Ais
Tisshead
MCA League
Fith Street
Flora Avenue
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Mertz
Mertz Co
F Street
Beasyr
Sporting Comment
Gontes
Fi OU Wean
2. C
Ganky
Lobis Hospital
Elberfeld
Babasce Hrd
Smith Fumps
South
Mats Ueugherty
Sala
Piano Smith
Tawo Hite
Pirvait
Ona
Nationaia
Thal
Freemans Weratch Sinle
Jten
Mrabn
pRasamt
Briljavk
Pugs
Doughug
Dalenty
Devis
Mallee
Gonohue
Wieemat
Sullivan
Halins
Het
Donohue
McBride Smith
Lo Sullivan
Kester
Dytte
Ganley Mectiride
Keeley ‘Brofen
Mcitide
Iraeman McBride
tale-De Keeley
Srn
Swish
Menere O'Roughlin
Ege Tico
Hous
Awerturn League
Reston
Porton
Devel
National League
Ciocteneti
St. Louisa
Pittanurg
Lowa
Busten
Tigers
Tapis
Larcy
Mack
Gathete
AE Hoboken
New York Nationals
Moboken
Southern League
AE ‘Roemaphe
Lat Rock
James
Eamelight
Outfitters
Pa. Ave
9Th St
British Isles
High Seas
Shepherds Bush
Minnetonka
Lake Minnetonka
Minn
Clarke Lore
Pirate
Youngster
Knowles
Pér‘bon
Alexandria
Harry Geery
Gibson
Thomas Williams
Eugene Green
Ife-Savey
Water Street
Green
Harry Geety
B Street
Iseman Bro
B. Serge
Gillette
Anto
Claus Aericeeette
Yale
Athietia
Sporting Walford
Sporting and Athletic Goods
Schlitz
Bee
Newcomn & Green
Men's Tailors
F Street N. W
Lester D. Moore, JR
14Th St
Royal Pilsen
Abner-Drury Brewing
Pease
Miles Maleces
Canvay
Excnan
Arondack
Albina
la Testa
Cheperon Venonia
Patr Hawkwing
Rozal Tourlat
Bengemup
Basyth
Bicolledient
Tach Greer Ocean Spray
Grack
Woodcraft
Devanson
Automatic
Stowaway
Anemnella
Ed Shuster
Hambley Leonant
Mcallister
Manzano
la Vetta
Belford
Erris
Renwick
Comdin
Tom Reid
Joe Nolen
Dick Rolier
Col Zeb
Melton Cloth
Rupicola
Wemtlands Rose Ptoreal
Pimpante Bouthern
Thalte Pagh
Arlington Convitle
Harry Rithesos
Gr Baker Goitess
Hoyas Artillery
Lon Dizon
Jupttar
Mary Talbott
Tors Dolax
Severus
Givedear
Oreonoka
Berette
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