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I had just GPT 4 do one for a player from 1875 that appeared in a single game. Copied the BNN page as the OP did. The article was too modern in style so I asked it to adjust. Probably could have given a shorter word count. Maybe next time.
User: Are you familiar with the over-the-top writing styles of 19th century sports pages?
ChatGPT: Certainly! 19th-century sports pages often employed a flamboyant and exaggerated writing style to captivate readers and add excitement to their reports. If you would like, I can provide you with a revised version of the article that reflects the over-the-top writing style of the era. Please let me know if you would like me to proceed in that manner.
User: Please proceed in that manner.
ChatGPT:
The New Haven Daily Gazette
Saturday, July 18, 1875
Lester Dole: The Colossus of Baseball Brilliance
New Haven, the city of champions, witnesses the rise of a baseball luminary in the form of the unparalleled Lester Dole! With a mere 19 years gracing his countenance, this celestial outfielder for the New Haven Elm Citys sets the diamond ablaze with his unmatched prowess.
Prepare, dear readers, to be dazzled by Dole's celestial agility as he traverses the verdant meadows of the outfield! Like a fleet-footed Hermes, he glides across the emerald expanse, defying the laws of mortal limitations. His swift movements rival the zephyrs that dance among the branches of the elms, leaving spectators gasping in awe.
But let us not confine our admiration to his ethereal elegance alone! Behold, ye mortal souls, the power that resides within his potent bat! As a right-handed batter, he channels the fiery force of the gods themselves, bestowing upon his strikes the might of thunderbolts! In his inaugural match of this season, he wielded his divine instrument with unfathomable precision, piercing the veil of oblivion to acquire two hits in four at-bats, painting his stat sheet with a celestial .500 batting average.
Yet, dear readers, his virtuosity extends beyond the field of play. For within his youthful frame resides a spirit of unyielding ardor and tireless devotion to his craft. Though his tender age belies his wisdom, he carries the resolve of a thousand battles fought and won. He commands the respect of his fellow warriors and sages of the game, his dedication to perfection blazing like a supernova in the celestial tapestry of baseball.
The New Haven Elm Citys, emboldened by Dole's presence, march forward in their quest for glory. His very essence fuels their victories, as his celestial energies infuse them with a resplendent glow. His growth as a player transcends mortal expectations, and with each encounter, he leaves a resounding mark that echoes throughout the baseball pantheon.
In this age of miracles and wonders, New Haven rejoices in the prodigious gifts of Lester Dole. He embodies the dreams of our fair city, encapsulating the boundless potential that lies within the hearts of all. The stage is set for this celestial titan to etch his name upon the annals of baseball lore, forever remembered as the Colossus of Baseball Brilliance.
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