Veterans urged to stage boxing comeback stunts
Old timers Eddie Hanson Benny Yanger Charlie Neary and Peter Maher are touted for comeback bouts as promoters seek to revive past glories. Observers doubt the veterans can compete with modern lightweight contenders, urging instead to let new talent take the stage.
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Sperta
Pacific Coast
Bug Bnd
Jim Jeffries
Eddie Hanson
Clevwand
le Hanlon
Uader
Oly
Abel Attell
Ie Neil
Young Corbett
Benny ‘Anger
Terry McGovern
Aurelia Herrero
Battling Nelson
Philadelphia
Peter Maher
Milwaukee
Charie Neary
Benny Yanger
Benny
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Washington's Pitching Staff Is Uncertain
Washington's pitching outlook is uncertain though three pitchers Johnson Groom and Hughes stand out. The Nationals will rely on young arms to carry the team through a tough campaign. If a couple of youths mature the club could finish near the top despite limited hitting and strong defense.
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Washington
Johnson
Groom
Hughes
Nationals
Elas
Phillies Look Good to Some Baseball Experts in Slump Talk
Tommy Clark reports that national league scribes believe the Philadelphia team is not exceeding its speed and could slip soon. Charley Doughlin argues the Phillies are not playing beyond their gait, noting injuries since 1911 and praising players like Killifer, Walsh, Dolan, Miller, Howley, Chalmers, Rixey, Seaton, Brennan, and Alexander. He defends substitutes and reserves, insists the club has depth, and urges keeping an eye on the Phillies.
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Tommy Clark
Philadelphia
Charley Dopin
Phillies
Paskett
Luderus
Brooklyn
Walsh
Jimmy McAleer
St Louid
Killiter
Tve
Seaton
Brennan
Alexander
Rixey
Griffiths Praise Sees Johnson’s Long Hall of Fame Career
Manager Clark Griffith predicts a long career for Walter Johnson noting his effortless arm action, elastic muscles, and natural ability. He argues Johnson may set unparalleled records and will not strain himself to chase strikeouts, staying strong from start to finish. Plank’s higher strikeout pace is contrasted with Johnson’s reserve power.
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Clark Griffith
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Griffith
Philadelphia
Plank
Plunk
Changes in Golf Hazards Shape a Modern Course
A discussion of golf course design and hazards notes that ball distance has altered strategy. Cross hazards gain prominence again as players hit farther, prompting reforms to create fair yet challenging holes.
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Criti
Crazy Schmidt Quits After Frustrating Rockford Loss
The Baltimore pitcher Crazy Schmidt refused to pitch against Rockford in a Wisconsin Illinois league game, blaming boneheaded baserunning and unschooled play. He tossed three balls to a runner at first, then allowed a three ball no strike homer, leading him to quit mid game and criticize the Rockford lineup.
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Baltimore
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McGraw
Origles
Fond du Lac
Rockford
Bobby Lynch
Gald
Bobby
Orst
Nothing to Gain by Arguing With Umpire
The article argues that arguing with umpires serves no purpose. Protests waste players and can lead to ejections, hurting teams. Umpires err occasionally, but their decisions are final during play and complaints should go to the officiating boss. It suggests rotating umpires and using experienced officials behind the plate.
Cheney Finds Wagner Weakness Revealed By Jarry Cheney
Chicago pitcher Jarry Cheney claims Hans Wagner has a weakness at the plate, especially against fast balls inside. He says Wagner often steps into a curve yet is vulnerable when facing a straight fastball, citing past encounters with Mathewson Brown and Cole as proof of the tactic. Cheney notes Wagner’s two strike vulnerability and explains how he previously exploited it to limit the Pirates star’s production.
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Jarry Cheney
Chicago Cub
Ream
Christy Mathewson
Hans Wagner
Pittsburgh
Chaney
King Dutchman
Wagner
Mathewson
Mordecai Brown
Brown
Pirate
Almor
Cheney
Warner
Frue
Walloper
Chenes
Bill Brennan
Brennan
Faust
Neitle
Warner Time
Ngain
Pirates
King’ Cole
Chicago
Joe Tinker
Hans
Archer
Cole
More Than Fancy Curves Needed In Big Leagues
Washington pitcher George Mullin stresses control as essential for major league success. He cites Jim Wiggs’ lost command, Walter Johnson’s precision, and Ed Walsh’s accuracy, contrasting players who hit the high strike with those who miss around the knees and arguing the core factor is location over speed or flashy curves.
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Washington
Tigers
Jim Wiggs
Wiggs
Detroit
Walter Johnson
Ed Walsh
Abdulty
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