Rosie Rusie the Fastest Pitcher in Baseball History
In a lively hotel lobby discussion during a National League meeting, veteran player Amos Rusie is hailed as the peak of pitching speed. The account describes Rusie’s overpowering delivery, explosive fastball, and devastating curves, with anecdotes of batters struck out, hurt, or overwhelmed by his velocity.
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New York
Breslin
National League
Amos Russe
Amos Rusie
Rusie
Rosie
No More Overcoat Betting at Emeryville Race Track
Oaklanda Calif Jan 4 There will be no more overcoat betting at Emeryville race track and no other violations of the anti race track gambling law. The California Jockey Club gave assurance to the Alameda County grand jury through Secretary Treat and bookmakers by 16 of the men who appeared in compliance with subpoenas served yesterday.
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Oaklanda
Emeryville Race Track
New California Jockey Club
Ala County
Jockey Club
Old Sores and Blood Purifier Claim
An old sore article asserts that infected flesh and ulcers stem from impure blood and will reappear after surgery. It promotes S S S as a blood purifier that cleanses circulation, nourishes tissue, and enables natural healing, arguing internal cleansing heals external wounds.
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S.S
American jockeys shine as O Neill leads in France
American riders dominate European turf with O Neill riding for William K. Vanderbilt to lead French jocke ys. The piece notes notable figures such as G. Stern, C. Childs, and M. Barat, detailing their affiliations and recent successes across Belgium France and England amid shifting weights and potential moves to steeplechasing.
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United States
Danny” Maher
O'Neill
France
William K. Vanderbilt
Packey McFarland Welch Talking For England Bout
Milwaukee Mich Jan 4 A match closed this afternoon between Packey McFarland of Chicago and Freddie Welch of Cardiff Wales for a 15 round contest in England on Feb 9 the weigh in at 133 pounds at 2 pm on the day of the contest announced by Hi C Messer American representative The Chicago fighter said arrangements for battle with Welch not completed and insisted Corri referee and date moved two weeks earlier to start the week of Feb 19
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Mich
Packey McFarland
Chicago
Freddie Welch
Cardiff
Wales
England
Hi. C. Messer
Hugh L. McIntosh
Kansas City
Johnny McCarthy
San Francisco
Welsh
McFarland
Eugene Corri
No Quarter Upsets in Emeryville Fourth Race Victory
Oakland Jan 4 No Quarter won the fourth race at Emeryville after Arionette, the favorite, began poorly. Raleigh chased in second while Sainest romped home in the third. Race results list paddock times and finishing names for all six heats with detailed placements and listed finishers.
Orlando Lady Wins Open at Tampa Racecard Upsets Books
Tampa January 4 three favorites paid as one dramatic upset toppled the wagering. Orlando Lady led in the first race at three furlongs beating Annie Sarriana, Eldora and others with time 785 2 5. Subsequent races saw St Dunstan Locustbud Johnny Wise, How About You Miss Wiligant Dick Rose, Slack Chief Syzygy Our Nugget, Pleasing Beverstein Grenade, Gerando Lucetta Lady Chilton among finishes with varied times and payouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Orlando Lady
Annie Larriana
Hatfield
Annie Sarriana
Eldora
St. Dunstan
Locustbud
Johnny Wise
You
Miss Wiligant
Dick Rose
Slack Chief
Syzygy
Our Nugget
Pleasing
Beverstein
Grenade
Gerando
Lucetta
Lady Chilton
Angelus Wins At Terrazas Park Amid Jockey Suspension
Jaurez January 4 Angelus favorite at 2 to 1 won the day’s feature at Terrazas Park. Jockey Van Dusen suspended pending investigation of his ride on El-1 Monday. First race six furlongs Ellerd 10 to 1 won Creston 7 to 2 second Hidden Hand 7 to 2 third Time 1 18 2 6.
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Jaurez
Angelus
Terrazas Park
van Dusen
El- 1
Ellerd
Creston
Hidden Hand
Horse racing results from Valley Stream card
In the first race many odds were listed with 10 to 1 winning and 5 to 1 second. Time listed 1:18 for 2-5. Third race at seven furlongs Lomond 9 to 2 won Chaupultepec 8 to 1 second Shelby 6 to 1 third. Time 1:26. Fourth race six furlongs Angelus 2 to 1 won Sterlin 10 to 1 second The Wolf 6 to 1 third. Time 1:12 4-5. Fifth race five and a half furlongs Uncle Ben 2 to 1 won Dubois 3 to 1 second Seth Even third. Time 1:06 3-5. Sixth race mile Bob Farley 4 to 1 won Florence A. 2 to 1 second Buena 5 to 2 third. Time 1:40 1-5.
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Oakland
Emeryville
Arionette
Raleigh
Sainest
Pickanniny
Osaudene
Media
Maxing
Doride
Clara Hampton
St. Helier
Frank Ferris
Robert Hurst
Copper City
Evran
Burning Bush
Eddie Mott
Billy Myer
Black Sheep
Bellsnicker
Waner
Arthur Hyman
Ina L
Airymerry
Sugar Maid
Lofty Heywood
Yellowfoot
Cocksure
Abihu
Toby
Royal N
Micco
Salomy Jane
Joe Moser
Sir Fretful
Seymour Beutler
Eulalia May
Ben Wilson
Responseful
Anna May
Sir Angus
Spring Ban
Miss Officious
Boggs
Jim Cafferata
Tanzy
Azo
Wap
Quality Street
Frank G. Hogan
Domithilda
Beda
Judge Henderson
Oswald B
Lord Clinton
Valley Stream
Listam
Lomond
Chaupultepec
Shelby
Angelus
Sterlin
the Wolf
Uncle Ben
Dubois
Seth Even
Bob Farley
Florence A
Buena
Canfield Captures Lakeland Stakes at Moncrief Coast Meet
Improved weather and heavy track draw a large crowd at Moncrief Jacksonville. The Lakeland selling stakes worth 1300 dollars features Canfield the favorite winning by a half length over Ryestraw. Golden 6 to 1 leads a 6 to 1-1-1-1-1 finish sequence across six races with times listed for each.
Kentucky Racing Association seeks 13 day spring meet
Lexington Kentucky January 4 The Kentucky Racing Association announced it will seek permission from the state racing commission for a spring meet lasting 13 days instead of nine. Racing prospects in Kentucky are reported better than in years. D Gray Falconer retires as president and M Gatesby Woodford is named successor.
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Lexington
Kentucky Racing Association
State Racing Commission
D. Gray Falconer
M. Gatesby Woodford
Lightweight champion to fight Memek on Feb 22
A private telegraph from Tom Jones manager of Ad Wolgast in Cadillac Michigan to a friend says Wolgast will fight George Memek on February 22. Physicians examined the injured man and say he will be in perfect condition for the bout.
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Kansas City
Tom Jones
Ad Wolgast
Cadillac
Mich
George Memek
Jones
Rifle Club Triumphs In Second Season Match
The Rocky Mountain Rifle club, defending champions, beat the Tacoma Rifle and Revolver club by 2 points in the second match of the season. Five top shooters totaled 952, just ahead of last year’s second match score. Captain Crawford aims to raise the score 20 plus points with frequent practice before next Wednesday. Several poor cartridge problems caused low and uneven targets, notably dropping Hans Homes to 41 on one target. Anderson and Booth led with 192, while Tisdale showed strong promise with 199 tying Crawford. Team scores listed show Anderson 192 Booth 192 Tisdale 199 Crawford 190 and other members contributingVariable scores. team total 952.
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Rocky Mountain Rifle Club
Tacoma Rifle and Revolver Club
Adrian, Mich
Crawford
Hans Homes
Anderson
Booth
Tisdale
Joseph Lorenz
Los Angeles
Booth Wove
Tisdale Y
Crawford Eso
Tavitah, Sbeetee
CR Westphal
MOU
Wewtecteeekex Oe
Donovan .Scoccees
Hamisch
Davie - Vesewsreeses
Mighty promising son of a great sire
New York January 4 Recently purchased for 8000 by R J McKenzie of Winnipeg the young pacing stallion Joe Patchen Ir is viewed as a top Grand Circuit 1911 stake prospect He ran a mile in 210 since sale and has clocked 297 with half in 059 over a half mile track Havelock Te Ramee tee wintering the stallion in California He resembles his sire Joe Patchen 201% in form but is bay not black New York horsemen will watch his career closely due to his dam Bessie Bonehill 206% having been owned and driven locally by Fred Dietz a former vice president of the old New York driving club
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New York
R. J. McKenzie
Winnipeg
Joe Patchen Ir
Havelock Te
California
Joe Patchen
Bessie Bonehill
Fred Dietz
Old Driving Club of
Fleetwood
John J. McCloskey
Putte
Charles Dockstader
Dockstader
Butte
Acc. M
McCloskey
Dock
Nampa
Idaho
Utah
Blankenship
Salt Lake
Cody
Boise
George Reed
Great Falls
W. H. Lucas
Union Association
Union Association Managers Meet in Salt Lake City
January meeting of Union Association magnates planned in Salt Lake City to finalize preparations for the 1911 schedule. Managers to post remaining forfeit money, duplicate contracts may be required, and talks focus on salary limits and signings including McCloskey's preparations in Butte and Dockstader's new deal.
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Jan. Il
Union Association League
Salt Lake City
John J. McCloskey
Butte
Salt Lake
McCloskey
Six furlong selling at track weather clear
Racing card lists six furlong selling races with horses and weights for six events plus a three furlong two year old race and a seven furlongs selling race. Entries include Mossback Alchemist Look Out Temple Lovely Mary and more with weights from 93 to 115. Track listed as fast with clear weather.
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Mossback
Alchemist
Look Out
Temple
Lovely Mary
Ironbound
Meada
Cameo
Gypsy Girl
Camera
Voltrome
Galene Gale
Sam
Pete
Who
Netting
Aunt Polly
Burnell
Phillistina
Lady Adelaide
Sully
Geneva
Faneuil Hall
Novgorod
Harry Stanhope
Calla
Electrowan
Minnedocia
Crex
Beatrice Soule
Green Isle
Amala
Academist
Ciscko
Packers Spring Surprise in Indicted Meat Case
Chicago January 4 counsel for the indicted meat packers today sprang a surprise on government attorneys by revealing a new legal maneuver. The move could affect how the government pursues charges tied to alleged price fixing and market manipulation within the meat industry.
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Chicago
Arguments Before Judge On Indictment Retention
In U.S. district court Judge Carpenter heard that current indictments could not be retained due to restraining proceedings before Circuit Judge Grosscup in 1908. The government faced a claim of pursuing inconsistent bills and called for contempt proceedings. Federal attorneys resisted and no decision was reached early afternoon.
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Carpenter
United States District Court
Grosscupt
Millionaire's Chauffeur and Bookkeeper Killed
At Rose Canyon between San Diego and Miramar a car carrying Allie McKenna and Fl. Oakes overturned after a near five mile per hour turn. Governess Ivy Gass was badly injured. R. W. Scripps was not in the car.
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San Diego
Cal
Allie McKenna
R. W. Scripps
Fl. Oakes
Scripps
Miramar
California
Slocum Race Riots Murder Indictments Reach Six
Six white men brought from Palestine Texas were jailed in Houston charged with murder in the Slocum Texas race riots last July. Twelve men face indictments connected to the rioting and killings.
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Houston
Texas
Palestine
Slocum
Dawn Sealing Of Coal Shaft Ends Inferno Below
In the early dawn a 100 foot tower of black smoke rose from the shaft as rails were laid and concrete sealed the pits. Within two hours the area was covered and only wisps of smoke emerged from cracks, signaling the fire still burning 400 feet below with limited oxygen. A dramatic underground blaze was thus contained by sealing the mine.
Chauffeurs Elect Officers For Year In Butte
The Chauffeurs' association of Butte elected its officers last night. Sixty five charter members paid initiation and first month’s dues to the new treasurer. Gus Jordan was named president, Herb Riley vice president, and Frank Callon secretary treasurer. Committees will follow once organizational details are set. The election occurred in the Lewisohn building basement, the new home of the chauffeurs.
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Chauffeurs’ Association of
Butte
Gus Jordan
Herb Riley
Frank Callon
Chauffeurs
Lewisohn
Cold Remedy Notice by W. Grove
A brief Cold remedy advertisement claims to relieve head pain and remove the cause with bromide and quinine ingredients. It urges readers to seek the remedy by signing and sending their name to W. Grove for further details.
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BK. W. Grove. Ue
Perjury charge against State Insurance Commissioner Schively dismissed
Spokane, January 4. The perjury charge against State Insurance Commissioner J. H. Schively, dating from 1909, was dismissed on motion of the prosecuting attorney. He was indicted after a grand jury found he gave false testimony in an investigation of his ties to the Pacific Livestock association. The prosecutor said there is no evidence to convict.
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Spokane
Wash
J. H. Schively
Schively
Pacific Livestock Association
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Cheremeteff
Nuage
J. Childs
Weinberg
Germany
M. Barat
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Verdun
Ossian
O'Connor
O Neill
Bara
S Childs
Stern
Packey and Welch
Corr
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Moncrief Park
Jacksonville
Bcard
Moncrief
Lakeland
Canfield
Ryestraw
Golden
Startler
Borrower
Mincinette
Idleweiss
Trustee
Amelia
Sylvestris
Hudan
Plaintess
Spindle
Heart Pang
Radium Star
My Gal
Arondack
St. Joseph
AEAT
McCloskey Bick
Ering
Packers
Hostetter
the Submarine Gardens
Santa Catalina
Santa
Banning Co
Pacific Electric Building
New Mammoth
J.o. Holmes
Hotel Green
Pasadeta
Long Beach
Virginia
Virginia Country Club
Ike
Carl Stanley
Ocean Ave
Long Beach, Cal
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Ay Simpson
Mar Lane Fearch
Catalina Island
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Butte Electrical Power Co
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