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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1904
Page
8
The Giants daily routine under McGraw emphasizes hour long morning practices, strict bedtimes, and constant conditioning. Trainer Gus Guerrero leads daily pitcher checks while McGraw personally ensures discipline, punctuality, and readiness for afternoon games.
Col James A Hart of the Chicago Club urges the National League to overhaul scoring to credit a batsman for every time he reaches a base. He argues players deserve base-on-balls credit, and even fielder fumbles or hits should count toward a batter’s value. The proposal aims to boost batting averages and redefine a player’s worth.
Sam Crane argues that lack of high quality players leaves sixteen teams uneven. He says the National League is poorly balanced with Brooklyn Boston and Philadelphia weak relative to Giants Cubs Reds and Pirates. Crane predicts war among magnates as the only path to strengthen weaker clubs and profit for players.
Odd game in Scottsboro features eight men on a makeshift team called the Leans against the Fats as counties officials officiate. Umpire is the neutral judge who rules by law and evidence, while players and townsfolk marshal a comic, chaotic display on a rebuilt ball field with improvised uniforms and a race to first base.
A chaotic game features Weeggershive the butcher and Leans vs Fats with dogs on the field. Ten outs occur in one inning as misplayed balls, wild pitches, and a delayed bat swap fuel a surreal, comic clash ending at sunset in July.
The article argues that first basemen now require speed, range, quick thinking, and strong throwing, unlike the old slugger-preferred mold. It cites Wagner, Beaumont, and Tenney, notes evolving batting and base-running needs, and praises Pittsburgh pitchers for not neglecting defense.
The New York team’s solid lead for the National League pennant prompts debate on carrying too many pitchers. McGraw used three, then four with Wiltse, while Philadelphia uses few. Experts say five or six capable major pitchers prevent collapse from injuries, and three solid hurlers plus two backups can suffice in ordinary seasons.
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