Huelsman career bounces through clubs and leagues
Baseball figure Frank Huelsman wanders a volatile map of teams from 1903 through 1908. Once a Washington outfielder, he faces trades and rumors of moves to Milwaukee or Boston. He defends his hitting, laments constant shifts, and eyes another chance with the Senators while the sport reshapes drafting rules and minor league balance.
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Boston
Milwaukee
Wuelsman
Chicago
Detroit
St. Louis
Huelsman
Washington
Ste Washington
Cantillon
Senators
Felding
Grou
Eromare
Mei Sare
Pitehindo
Mohame
Ling
Ted
Nal
Drachaenes
Ufting
Toman
Eee Mrajer
Till Lange
Joe Corbett
John Ward
Dr. Pond
Baltimore
Philippines
Have You Gatarrh or Hay Fever
An early 20th century advert warns that catarrh leads to consumption and death, urging readers to use Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder for a rapid cure. The text claims relief in 10 to 15 minutes and a permanent cure, listing hay fever cold in the head headache loss of smell and deafness among treated symptoms. Affleck's Drug Store acts as district agent at 1429 Pa ave.
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Agnews
Affleck
Paave
Pitchers, Batting, and the Evolving Catcher Skill Gap
The Chicago Tribune notes the shift in baseball where pitchers proliferate, while catchers and first basemen grow scarce due to higher demands. It explains how modern catchers must master signaling, defense, and game management, becoming pivotal to teams like the Washington and Philadelphia organizations.
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Chicago Tribune
Voeterana
Washington
Philadelphia
Duke” Farrell
Jim Mcmuire
Joe Sugden
Mike Kelly
Fielding Is Faster Says O Day Foul Strike Not to Blame
Umpire O Day argues that removing the foul strike would not boost batting. He blames improved fielding and pitching science for lower batting, noting smarter outfielders and agile infields. He cites adjustments by players and managers, not rule changes, as factors.
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O’day
Tank O'Day
O' Day
Hank
O'Day
Irish Sightseeing and Cab Tales Echo in Ireland
Ted Sullivan recalls speaking with Cork locals to sound native while touring Ireland. A Cork driver debates Peter Maher and Bob Fitzsimmons, denying chloroform claims and noting Irish pride and wry humor. An American taxi scene contrasts with Irish wit. Poisons in the system blamed on sluggish kidneys and Hood's Sarsaparilla touted.
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Ireland
Ted Sullivan
Herr von Suddlbeck
Corkonian
Peter Maher
Bob J Witzsimons
Fitz
Maher
Peter
America
New York
Philadelphia
Amerika
Baseball Follows the Flag Around the World
The national game has spread to the Philippines, Honolulu, Cuba, South Africa, and beyond as U S Navy crews promote play among soldiers, sailors, and locals. Iso Abe challenges Stanford in Japan. Transvaal records praise batters, including Suter and Hotchkiss. Honolulu hosts a growing league with native players, including a Chinese third baseman. Filipinos show strong potential as fans and players.
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Honolulu
Philippines
Cuba
South Africa
Sam Crane
United States
Sandwich Islands
Porto Rico
United States Navy
Iso Abe
Stanford University
California
Stanford
Transvaal Leader
South African Baseball Association
Transvaal
Suter
Wanderers
Lajolo
Hotchkiss
Transvail
Lavnder
Rube Waddell
Canada
Australia
Kalakaua
Islands
Vandalia
Samoa
Chinaman
Manila
Giants
Savannah
Wells
Henry Chadwick
Preparatory schools enter interscholastic meet at Convention Hall
St John s College Georgetown Preparatory School and Drexel Institute of Philadelphia will enter the citys scholastic track meet at Convention Hall on January 28 with strong prep entries. Georgetown and Drexel may field relay teams while St Johns debuts in track events and Baltimore City College challenges Georgetown. Thirty plus candidates train on indoor Georgetown track as five schools prepare relays and 60 yard dashes.
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Georgetown
Drexel Institute
St. John’s College
Georgetown Preparatory School
Philadelphia
Convention Hall
W. H. Foley
John
Intersat
Fabian
St. John's
Baltimore City College
West Washington
Foley
Ita
U Drexel Institute
Albert Nash
Institute
Callahan
Thetecal
Ught
Rames
Harvard Wins Intercollegiate Chess Tourney Title
Harvard edged Princeton and Columbia in the final round to capture the Intercollegiate Chess title with 812 points. Princeton finished second, Yale fourth, and Columbia third as Tucker Brackett McClure Ward Woodbury and others posted decisive results in the concluding games. The event marks thirteen tournaments with Harvard eight wins, Columbia four, Yale one. Yale Club luncheon prompts renewed cable matches with Oxford and Cambridge and a Rice Shield challenge.
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New York
Columbia
Tharvard
Yale
Princeton
Cuaight
Harvard
Tucker
Bridgman
Tolin
Howland
McClure
Wolff
Brackett
Laginsk
Woodbury
Nelson
Mowry
Kimball
Ward
Jameson
Owen
Williams
Tolb
Woodbury Tucker
Lazlosk
Jamieson Wolf
Webbe
Howard A. Caswell
Oxford
Cambridge
England
America
Saint Stephens Church Forms Baseball Team at Meeting
St Stephen's Parish Hall in Columbia Heights hosted an enthusiastic meeting last Thursday announcing that after March 1 the old parish hall would become a gymnasium. The next year’s baseball team was organized with B. T. Tydiet as manager and Ralph Barstus as captain. The proposed uniform features white shirts and trousers with maroon accoutrements.
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Hious Annouiatidn
ST. Stephen’s Nal
Columbia Heights
B. T. Tyydet
Ralph Barstus
Sehooer Athletic Association
Boston
EB. T. Hayden
Ralph Earnest
E. W.thomas
Fritz Xander
Angus McDonald
W. D. Lynham, Jr
Edward Edwards
Albert Burroughs
Tenting on the Old Camp Ground Composer Remains Active
Leslie's Weekly profile of Welter Kittridge, famed for the song Tenting on the Old Camp Ground, notes his long career in Reed's Ferry New Hampshire. At advanced age he still writes music and performs on violin and melodeon, recalling the song's creation decades ago.
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Yenting
Leslie’s Weekly
Welter Kittridge
Reed's Ferry
N. Hf
Kittride Grst
Southern football in the South and its rising stars
The piece surveys Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football, noting Georgetown, Virginia, and North Carolina as geographically Southern but not part of the association. It praises Vanderbilt, Auburn, and Georgia Tech's progress, contrasts Southern with Eastern programs, and highlights a proposed All Southern team led by Store, Phillips, Scarborough, Craig, and Foy with supporting stars from Cumberland, Sewanee, and Clemson.
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North Carolina
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Northern Coaches
South
Edwin Camp
University of North Carolina
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Carpenter, Bear
Sitten
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Carpenter
Bear
Virginia Polytechnic
Sitton
Clemson
Carlisle
Southern Intercollegiate Association
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Pacific Coast
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Yost
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Sewanee
Missouri School of Mines
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
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Yale
Donahue
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Georgia Tech
University of Alabama
Georgia
Georgia School of Technology
Tech
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Doctor Wood
San Juan Hill
Cuba
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Fort McPherson
Atlanta
Alabama
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Cumberland
Dixie
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Princeton
Pennsylvania
McGugint
Taugt
Whitney
Cornel
Heisman
Brown
Wisher
Yhil
Washington and Jefferson
Nesses
Middle West
Center
Store
Phillips
Derrick
Lettackle
Beene
Tennessee
Hamilton
Scarborough
Craig
Breele
Foy
Steele
Stone
Phitlips
Blake
Burks
Capt. Oliver
South Carolina
Cape. Holland
Capt Reynolds
W. Wilson
Dudley
Vanderbilt Stars Among Strong Hashed Backfield in Amateur Sports
A late century report notes Vanderbilt and several SEC schools fielding strong backfield talent amid improving amateur ethics under President Dudley. The piece also profiles Jimmy Michael, famed Welsh cyclist, detailing his rise from poverty, rapid fame, and later declines in professional racing and pacing riding styles.
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Seer En Cawr
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F Street
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