Value of a ball player hinges on more than hitting hitting
Sporting commentary surveys how managers and crowds judge players by leadership and field sense. It cites Connie Mack trading Sid Smith for Bert Blue as a case where intangibles outshine raw hitting, notes Munroe’s rise after early losses, and discusses Ketchel, Burns, Johnson, Schreck, and Keeley in boxing and baseball contexts to illustrate how reputations form and affect careers.
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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
Burns Sidelined After Fist Fight Sparks Team Split
Washington manager Cantillon withheld star pitcher Bill Burns from a White Sox series after Burns and Boo Ganley fought last Wednesday in St Louis. Burns was hospitalized with broken ribs and internal injuries. The incident reportedly caused a rift among Washington players with factions forming over the bench brawl and batting order shifts, threatening the team’s cohesion and readiness.
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Chicago
Cantillon
Washington
Bill Burns
White Sox
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 Retrowt reports Kid Elberfeld plans to rest this season after a recurring leg injury. He will concede his shortstop role to Gall while he recovers, hoping the old leg heals with time. The veteran, famed for fierce competitiveness, acknowledges long years and intense battles on the field.
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Kid Elberfeld
Bley
Cleveland
Detroit
Evans
Gall
Miberfela
Jennings
Long
Davis
Wallace
Wiberfeld
Norman Eiberfeld
Smith Fumes With Doves Amid Conflicting Rumors
Special to The Washington Ve reports catcher Harry Smith of the Doves wrote to President Dovey and then left for home in Massachusetts. His limited handwriting hints he is not fully well and suggests possible non participation this season. Rumors say Manager Kelley angered him by a mild remark about a baser steal. The Doves plan to move Bowerman Graham and Ball to backstop while trimming Smith’s salary.
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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
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Pards
Milan
Ganley
Parent
Tagland
Clymétr
Street
McBride
Freeman
Bavia
Keeley
Parent Purtell
Hahn
Enews
Tor
Sox Win It In Tenth Chicago 2 to 1
The Washington Post special reports the Nationals and White Sox split the series with Chicago winning 2 to 1 in ten innings. Dougherty delivered the deciding hit after a feisty ninth, while Smith held the Senators to two hits as both teams stranded runners.
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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 Tonight's Games
Incomplete listing shows teams Chicago Boston Washington Detroit St Louis with a 66 game count. Reston and New York at Cleveland are noted with unclear details. Standings header lists Detroit Philadelphia Washington Boston New York with partial tallies and percentages.
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Chicago
Boston
Washington
Detroit St Louis
National League Games Today Highlight Key Matchups
Chicago vs Philadelphia and St Louis at Brooklyn anchor a full NL schedule. Pirates visit Boston as New York, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia chase standings while Chicago seeks gains at home.
Plank Struck Hard as Cardinals Beat Phillies 6 5
St Louis clinches final game of series over Philadelphia 6 to 5. Plank allowed runs in the fourth to sixth before Dygert relieved. The Phillies tacked on one run late but could not complete a rally. Haste and defensive plays highlighted the tense finish as St Louis seals 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 Tops Boston In Slugfest Rally
Detroit nearly clinched the win before Killian exited, as players like Donegan followed by Stahl and Wagner sparked a late rally. Solid defense from both outfields produced several sensational plays, with Donavan taking the mound for Detroit and Cicotte for Boston.
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Detroit
Boston
Killian
Donegan
Zane
Stahl
Wagner
No Shake-Up On Tapis In Brooklyn Club
Washington Post report from Br of Brooklyn notes President Eb betts and Treasurer Metitus with Manager Donovan meeting daily at Washington Park to plan a team strengthening. Donovan opposes wholesale changes and favors only one or two adjustments while Eb betts targets a specific man as the key to improving results.
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Speal
Washington Post
Ebbetts
Brooklyn
Metitus
Donovan
Washington Park
Ebbette
Toledo Buys Hickman
Toledo reports manager Armour left on scouting tour through Ohio and Pennsylvania leagues seeking to sign Charley Hernan from Cleveland. A clause in the contract required consultation, but Armour refused to confirm the deal. He hopes Hickman will reconsider and join Toledo.
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Watikiteton
Toledo
Armour
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Lafoie
Charley
Hernan
Cleveland
Belddér
Batore
Toledo Armour
Coenen
Hickman
Trades Blue For Smith In Major League Swap
Managers McAleer and Connie Mack pull off a major trade shuffle. Sid Smith becomes a Brownie while Bert Bills joins the Athletics in a catcher swap. Both clubs see promise and aim to prove the better selection as Smith and Blue are younger players in fast company.
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St. Louis
McAleer
Connie Mack
Sid Smith
Ea Brownie
Bert Bills
Athletics
Smith
Bluse
Minor League Baseball Results From Multiple Leagues
Eastern League games include Providence at Montreal 8 1 and Newark exhibition. American Association shows Louisville 4 at Kavaat City 3 and Milwaukee 3 Indianapolis 1. New York State League reports Scranton 4 Bryerune 2 and Albany fire teams. Elmira 7 Albany in second game.
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Montreal
Newark
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Amerian Association
al Louiavne
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Kavaat City
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al Scrantor
Byrerune
Steanten
Troy
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Albany
Fireteums
Albany I Elmira
Elmira
Speedy trial sought in turf betting cases amid New York arrests
Turf leaders anticipate swift court action after indictments of bookmakers and three race track executives. Jockey Club and track attorneys vow no one sided fight, while officials weigh challenges to the new betting law and possible injunctions to close tracks. Police pledge order as racing resumes and bookmakers face aggressive legal pressure.
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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 Clothes Offer Cuts Legti Mate Prices
Parker Bridget outfits feature one of the season’s rare legti mate reduction sales. Shoppers can save on selected garments as the event runs for a limited time. Industry observers note strong value for fashion-conscious buyers.
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Parker- Bridget
Winds Wealth in Mines
Special to The Washington Fest from Toronto on August 2 reports heavyweight pugilist Jack Munroe enjoying riches from silver and gold claims. He notes personal wealth has grown since relocating, with eighteen claims shipping native silver and gold, and describes a frontier transformation from wilderness to a budding mining town with about a dozen active mines.
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Washington
Toronto
Jack Munroe
Munroe
Parisians Cheer at Second Day Meet in Paris
The Washington Post reports from Paris on August 2 that 8000 spectators filled Colombes grounds for day two. William F Hemiton of Chicago Athletic Association won the 100 meters from scratch in 01 seconds. Trabe of New York Athletic Club won the 1500 meters. Cook briefly noted as winner of pole vault. J C Carpenter of Cornell won the 1 meter flat race. H A Guiney of Boston Athletic Association captured the high jump.
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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 Sports Calendar Signals Busy Post Olympic Week
New York reports a rich upcoming seven day lineup as motor boats race on Long Island Sound for the Harmsworth trophy while English contenders Wolseley Siddeley and Daimler II vie for the cup. Sailing yachts and a New York Yacht Club cruise headline, with tennis championships across states, cricket invasions, Shinnecock golf, Grand Circuit harness racing, and Saratoga flat racing all on the slate.
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Motor-Boat Club of America
Long Island Sound
Sxuntington
New York Yacht Club
Philadelphia
Retland
England
Shinnecock Golf Club
Baturdey
Kalamazoo
Saratoga
Clarke Lore on Swacina Benched by Pittsburg Club
Pittsburg benches Swacina the St Louis rookie first baseman amid fan protests. A New York dispatch says Swacina, pulled for poor double play attempts in Brooklyn, is likely finished with the club after Clarke’s anger over grand stand favoritism and a string of routine errors.
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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 Odd Questions From Local Sports Scene
Sporting notes recount a strike episode with Rube Wad d and references to the Browns train stop in Ohio. The column mentions tall tales, curious questions about tennis and swimming feats, and local figures such as Harry Geery and Eugene Green.
Amateur Games Today Across City Leagues
Capital City League pits Colombia Athletic against Brentwood at Caples City Park while Marquette League features Tornetes versus Vigilante at Thirteenth and D streets northeast. Independent and Commercial leagues schedule matches at multiple venues including Mosen & Co at Eighth Street Flora Avenue northeast and Car Department at Fifth Street 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
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Washington Heights
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Tisshead
MCA League
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Flora Avenue
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Schreck
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