Spitball Rule, Catcher Involvement Shift Pitchers
Sporting commentary discusses how catchers now work behind the plate, signaling and distracting batters, influencing hitting averages more than the spitball or foul strike rule. It notes pitchers adapt to catcher input, with debate on the impact of eliminating the spitball and potential pennant race scheduling issues in the National League. Also reports Wardersburg wins West Virginia tennis title defeating Hanlon.
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Baseball Scores and Standings From Yesterday's Games
American League results show Washington and St Louis tied 2 to 2 in Cleveland Boston and Detroit rain. St Louis 2 3 Philadelphia Rain Boston 5 4 New York Chicago rains. Today Cleveland visits Washington Detroit plays Philadelphia Chicago hosts New York St Louis travels to Boston. Standings list Philadelphia 48 79 Boston 49 58 6 503.
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National League Yesterday's Results and Standings
Yesterday in the National League Chicago defeated Boston five to seven while New York beat Cincinnati four to four and Brooklyn beat Philadelphia three to three. St Louis posted a one to one result. Today Philadelphia visits Pittsburgh as standings show Boston at 50.6 games, Brooklyn 68, and Philadelphia 68.
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Amateurs to Get Try-Out With Connie Mack Aces
Amateur stars from Capital City League gain major league exposure as Connie Mack signs Dutch Heinrich Jack Hurley and Johnny Bell while Tom Dalton joins the White Sox. Bell seeks a return to form after years out. Dalton, Winchester left fielder, expected to report in New York for immediate action.
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Manhattan Handed Twining a Roasting in League Showdown
In Independence League play Manhattan defeated Twining 4 to 0 at McDevitt's Field. Buckley starred with three safe hits and strong plays at short as Green allowed few hits. Also notes Rump, Ruppert and Sissler contributed to the win amid chilly weather despite a separate baseball lineup listing and a Topeka death notice of former Kansas senator J. M. Hamme.
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Nationals Race to Pennant Hopes Amid Busy Double Header
The Nationals and Naps faced rain altered plans with two upcoming double-headers to make up three idle days. Lajoie praises Wilbur Goode while Cantillon experiments with infield shifts as Turner seeks osteopath treatment. Washington bets on strong pitching and new recruit Winthrup to bolster the squad for a potential pennant push.
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St. Louis Defeats Boston Twice In Tight Twinbill
St. Louis 2 Boston 1 in both games. Errors and timely hits in the opener pushed three St. Louis runs in the ninth. Dineen held Boston to three hits in the nightcap while St. Louis hitters delivered when it mattered. Run scorers included Hesdrick, Wallace, Williams, and Stahl for St. Louis with Ferris and Willams among Boston’s contributors. Attendance estimated at 25,000.
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Cubs Beat Giants in Close Pennant Race Reporter notes a tight 4 2 win in five innings
Chicago defeats the Government Hospital for the Insane 4 to 2 as Moore out pitches Reynolds at a shortened game in Birmingham. Ellette drives in four runs with two timely singles, while hospital lineups suffer from missing regulars, and Printers and Pickett contribute on offense and defense. A separate telegraph note reports Chicago 1 New York 1 in a crucial series opener, with Kling misread triples, and Evers Steinfeldt Hofman and Chance contributing for Chicago.
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Luck and lineup woes loom over Naps in pennant race
The Naps leader says ball players are scarce and luck affects outcomes. He cites Cantillon’s talent, Jak’s recruiting, and Turner’s injury as key factors. He argues a stronger lineup could have led the team to the lead, noting several losses due to Turner’s absence and missed infield plays.
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Griffiths New League Claim Sparks Pittsburg Bid
Clarke Griffith visits the White Sox camp and announces plans for a new baseball league centered in the Midwest with Pittsburg as the eastern anchor. He claims strong backing, talks of two teams in Pittsburg, and negotiations for talent, while hinting at more cities and future details.
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BEDS MISPLAYS COSTLY IN Cincinnati Game
Cincinnati pitchers failed to convert bases loaded situations as Boston kept distant leads. The box shows Cincy with a late rally and multiple scoring chances squandered by misplays, while Boston capitalized on key hits and defensive miscues to seal a Boston win.
Pirates Down Quakers in First Big Series Game
Pittsburg defeats Philadelphia 4 to 0 in the opener of a key series. Wall started for Pittsburgh, allowed all runs in the first inning, Sparks relieved in the sixth with no hits, and Richie shut out Philadelphia after pitcher Willis struggled early. The game lasted one hour and fifty minutes.
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Cardinals Defeated in Ninth Inning Brooklyn Win 2 1
Brooklyn defeats St Louis 2 to 1 in the first game of a series as a ninth inning rally delivers the decisive tally. Players listed include Alperman, Lumley, Murray, Hummel, and Bergen among others with Beebe pitching for St Louis and Wilhelm for Brooklyn.
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Minor League Results Easter League Update
Tiny fragments show scores and matchups across multiple minor leagues. Teams include Baltimore, Montréal, Providence, Jersey City, Newark, Toronto, Rochester, Buffalo, Buffalo, Montreal and others with varied results and locations such as Rochester Providence and Toronto Montreal.
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Will Play Here Again He Expresses Desire to Rejoin Nationals
In a letter to Cantillon, catcher Clif Blankenship signals readiness to report next spring. Cantillon weighs adding Blankenship to bolster Charley Street, noting the need for a strong second catcher and improved throwing to deter baserunners. Blankenship, injured last season, remains in good condition and follows Nationals scores with intent to join East Coast play.
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Race Tightens in Natl League Pennant Chase
The three clubs New York Chicago and Pittsburg remain close as Chicago dealt New York a decisive loss while Pittsburg edged Philadelphia. The tight race keeps baseball fans in feverish excitement with box scores flowing to Havana and standings showing New York ahead by 23 over Pittsburg and Pittsburg 2 ahead of Chicago.
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