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44-0. During this game, Short scored seven runs on five hits, stole four bases and hit a double and a triple. He was referred to in articles as "one of the fastest baserunners and best base-stealers in Texas", and was also a fan-favorite that year to take over managing the
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and played shortstop on the college team. After subsequently playing on semi-professional teams in
Concordia, where he became known for his strong fielding and speed, he entered minor league baseball in 1904 with a team in
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Travelers won their league championship. After the Central Kansas League folded, Short went on to manage and play for a number of other teams for other baseball leagues throughout
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refused to stop using non-league players. He remained with the
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Short played again for Austin in 1908, then began 1909 with the
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