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Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterloo, Iowa

05 Aug 1911

Page 5

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Waterloo Evening Courier

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Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1911

Page

5

Nap Rucker and His Jinx In Brooklyn Baseball Tales

The article recounts Nap Rucker’s early minor league failures and awkward start with Atlanta, then his rise with Brooklyn. It details his rough first season, crossfire delivery, persistent jinxes, and on and off the field anecdotes from Alpharetta to Pittsburgh, including Donavan, Ebbet, and early salary raise moments.

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Boston Alpharetta Nap Donovan É Hirou Pir Otto Jordan Atlanta Jordan Wr. Rocker Milton County Ty” Cobb Detroit Mathewson New York Giants Brown Cubs Rucker Brooklyn Superbas Charles H. Ebber Ami Chicago Jast Pirates Reinbach Tres Almpoat Augusta Pat" Donovan Rucket Mr. Ebbet Mr. Ebbets Ebbets Billy” Maloney Doc” Casey Brooklins Superba
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Rucker's Rise and Rides with the Brooklyn Club

Nap Rucker, Alpharetta’s pitching talent, emerged as a key Brooklyn star, overcoming early wildness and a slow start to post strong strikeout numbers. He trained under Donovan, enjoyed success against St Louis, Boston, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia, and pursued a world championship dream with Brooklyn while balancing auto racing and fishing adventures away from the mound.

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Brooklyn Nap St Louis Cardinals Alpharetta Boy Cubs Frank Chance Cincinnati Reds Racker Boston Philadelphia Doom Earle Moore Faye Washinton
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