Names Very Strange in American Balldom
A whimsical survey of baseball players with unusual names across leagues and cities. The piece lists pitchers, fielders, and catchers from Springfield to Brooklyn, Danville to Richmond, noting odd monikers like Loose, Eels, and Moon names, with playful commentary on how names spark attention. It highlights many named individuals and teams, emphasizing the colorful variety in the sport.
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Louisville Courier- Journa
Missouri
Pape
Terre Haute
Pastor
Norwich
Conn
Pastorius
Brooklyn
Devine
Lawrence
Kane
Brockton
Daum
Lynn
Quincy
Record-Smashing Night in Thornton Bowling Tournament
Mike Sheehan led the doubles with a 217 high game and an average rise from 177 to 182 as his team moved from second to first place. Elis and Merkle posted strong counts but trailed, while McKinley and J. Mudro also compete for the money with five games left. The top two teams now prepare for the final match Saturday night.
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Mike Sheehan
Thornton
Jimaelt
Jack Adams
Elis
Merkle
el- Tis Ad
Sheehan
McKinley
J. Mudro
Sheehan Esee So
Eile
Merkte
Spokane School Loses Another Good Player
Spokane papers report de fection of top football players from the high school squad. Eamiston left days ago and star Ben Fotheringham transferred to Blair business college. Principal Hart faces setbacks as the team prepares to meet Butte at home this fall.
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Spokane
Butte
Hart
Eamiston
Ben Fotheringham
Blair Business College
Tutter
Gregg to meet Kenny Caponi Papke in Peoria bout
Boston dispatch reports Young Kenny of Boston, who beat Young Erne, set to face Indian Joe Gregg in a three round bout in Peoria late next month. Peoria Athletic Club manager Barstow says Papke vs Caponi formerly scheduled for Oct 25 is likely moved to Peoria first week in November.
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Boston
Young Kenny
Young Erne
Joe Gregg
West
Peoria
Old Baltimore Orioles Reunite for Homecoming Week
The famed Orioles, three pennants in a row in the late 1800s, reunite for homecoming week in Baltimore. Lineup features Jack Doyle Willie Keeler Gleason J Kelley Browne Reitz Robinson Bill Clark Hotter Hughey Jennings. They will play seven games against a local Eastern league team.
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Baltimore Orioles
Maryland
Jack Doyle
Willie Keeler
Gleason
J. Kelley
Browne
Reitz
Ropinson
Bill Clark
Hotter
Hughey Jennings
Tis
Jamaica race results from five events at Belmont track
Jamaica results list six races with winners and placed seconds and thirds. Explos ion won first. Saint Valentine won second. Jug gler won third. Tom McGrath took the Gowanus stakes in fourth. Tiero won fifth. Whip Top prevailed in the sixth with Ida D. second and Mario Louise third.
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Associated Ressew
York
Jamaica
Explosion
Rossinmbro
Banyan
St Valentine
Voorhees
Juggler
Tight’ Royal
Donny Spanker
Tom’ McGrath
Hiandsay
Draculum
Tiero
Russell T
Whip Top
Ida D
Mario Louise
Civic League Debates Federal Control Of Trust Problems
At the Civic Federation opening afternoon session John W. Tomlinson of Birmingham argued for federal jurisdiction to solve trust issues, advocating conduct regulation over direct control of charges. Theodore Marburg urged governmental regulation as industry and commerce cross state lines require national oversight. John W. Foulke spoke before general discussion on federal incorporation and licensing.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Civic Federation
Committee On Rules
John W. Tomlinson
Birmingham
Ala
Theodore Marburg
Baltimore
Tomlinson
John W. Foulke
Fort. Wayne
Ind
One Butte Dog Seeks Montana Winners in Valley Futurity
In Salt Lake City the Mississippi Valley Futurity opening rounds see Montana pups underperform as outside kennels hold top performers. The Wolf and other favorites lead, with Daredevil eliminated by Frank Rules. Notable Butte dogs include The Smuggler Bir Sveney and Mr Olds, while Lady Bernice remains unplaced.
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Autia
Mississippi Valley
Salt Lake City
Kennela
United States
Montana Leushmen
Hot Bank
the Wolf
Devil's Dream
Daredevil
Day Dawn
McDonalds
Dream
Frank
Butte
Bir Sweney
Mr. Olds
Flora Britt
D. K. Carter
Mavis Baden
Lady Kellett
T. W. Bartels
Sir Dougal
R. Beckett
Bennett Brosons
Bute
Bernice-Com
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
The ad highlights widespread kidney disease and urges early recognition. It promotes Dr Kilmer and Co Swamp Root as a top remedy for back pain, urinary issues, and frequent night trips. Free sample bottle and book available by mail from Binghamton NY.
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Swamp-Root
Great Kid
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bingston
N.Y
Race notes hint at misses and dogs in Futurity chase
The dispatches omit Tour EXPress and Day Dawn. Horace E 1 led the Pup Stakes opening event, with The Wolf and Butte’s contenders in the mix. Analysts warn no Futurity winner has seized the top prize historically, suggesting a rank outsider may yet prevail.
Johnson Flynn articles questioned for suspicious look
The pieces by Tack Johnson and Jim Flynn of Colorado promote a November 2 boxing bout with a purse split that could favor the winner and loser. Critics say the arrangement appears dubious and may become a bigger fiasco if pursued, with the event tied to Jim Costroth’s club in San Francisco.
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Tack Johnson
Jim Flynn
Colorado
Jim Costroth
San Francisco
Dismal Outlook For Butte Team Before Missoula Game
Disrupted Butte football prospects worsen Saturday as seven regulars sidelined by scholastic failures and injuries from Deer Lodge clash. Key backs unavailable, Williams in doubt, line strength dwindling while Missoula contingent prepares. Coach Melzner may handle duties with limited practice and a single interim scrimmage.
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Missoula
Garden City
Deer Lodge College
Brook
Dezel
Phillips
Paul Williams
Fea
Butte
Melzner
School of Mines
Acholastick
Minera
Ood
Sniver
Butte Dogs Fall Short in Mississippi Futurity Round
Salt Lake City Oct 22 in the third round of the Mississippi Futurity at the national coursing meet today winners included Trilby Brazen T W Bartells Denver Sir Sweeney Bennett Bros Butte Commercial Express Blake Tonkin Smith Butte Oquerehs Col FB Jones Salt Lake Trea Bien T W Bartells Denver The Wolf T Knight Butte
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Salt Lake City
Trilby Brazen
Denver
Sir
Sweeney
Bennett. Bros
Butte
Commercial Express
Blake, Tonkin & Smith
Oquerehs
Col
FB. Jones
Salt Lake
Trea Bien
T. W. Bar
the Wolf
T.knight
Pernault Shines as Pirates Rout Opponents in San Francisco
In the Pacific Coast League game at San Francisco on October 22, Pernault was batted around while his team, Oakland, defeated Portland 6 to 3. Batteries Pernault and Byrnes for Oakland, Cates and Bliss for Portland. Umpire Perrine.
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Associated Pre -Oakland
Pernault
Portland Verceos
Oakland Sienae
Byrnes
Cates
Bliss
Perrine
Chicago franchise eyed for American association
In Chicago the American association may invade the town as a strong semi pro club aims for a franchise. W C Niesen, owner of the Guenthers, is said to have the best chance of landing a berth and will move toward securing a franchise. Ni park on the north side is suitable for baseball with good ground and ideal location.
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West
Toledo
Walter East
Akron South
North
Duboise
Pat Watosky
Businsky
Meek
Birmingham
Moses
Noah
New Castle
Misse
Marshalltown
Ruby
Springfield
Ligette
Rock Feland
Ethelbaum
Eau Claire
Hazel
Utica
Bell
Brooklyn
Rose
Burlins Fon
Marguerite
Sadie
Steels
Wilkesbarre
Noyes
Hartford
Fred Snow
Lansing
Boston
Chill
Eels
Burlington
Burt Blue
Columbus
George Upp
Blough
Marion O
Chicago
American Association
W. C. Niesen
Guenthers
Windy City
Men’s club organized at Missoula Presbyterian Church
Special correspondence reports the formation of a Men’s club at the Presbyterian Church annex in Missoula. About 35 charter members joined with a constitution and by laws adopted. Officers elected include TA Wickes president I M Robertson vice president Clark Brown secretary and W T Hoopes treasurer. The group aims to foster fellowship and boost social spiritual and intellectual church work with monthly meetings and social features. The evening closed with a large meal. In Dillon a blind marriage license was obtained by Winifred Pillen and Boss Emerick who wed at the Butte Methodist parsonage and plan to reside on Emerick’s ranch nearby.
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Missoula
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church of
TA. Wickes
I M._ Robertson
Clark Brown
W. T. Hoopes
Standard
Dillon
Winifred Pillen
Boss Emerick
Butte
Mr. Emerick
Motor Car Exhibition Generates Great Interest
New York Oct 22 The eighth annual motor show of the Automobile Club of America at Grand Central Palace opens in two days with 65 000 square feet booked. Decorators promise a superb setting and displays of new car models and parts, balloons and air navigation devices from the Aero Club of America. The event runs through Oct 31, followed by a licensed auto manufacturers show at Madison Square Garden for the next week.
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New York
Automobile Club of Amerca
Grand Central Palace
Netropolis
Aero Club of America
Madison Square Garden
Federation of Women's Clubs opens in Enid Oklahoma
Enid Oklahoma on October 22 hosts the annual session of the Federation of Women's Clubs of Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Brightest feminine participants gather in this city with special excursions arranged for attendees.
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Enid
Okla
Federation of Women's Clubs of
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Enid Clubwomen Host Visitors In Cultured Program
A large number of visitors will be entertained by the Enid clubwomen in a handsome program, countering the stereotype that Oklahoma women wear blankets or haw tobacco. The meeting highlights show they are as cultured as those in other regions.
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Enid
Oklahoma
Philipsburg Notes Show Local Movements and Injuries
Philipsburg residents and visitors are noted with a string of brief updates. Dick Walker returns from Pipestone Springs. A nine pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Eugene Smith. John S. Axtell travels to Helena to meet County Assessor Huffman. Huffman and wife ride the train to Butte. W T Parkison and daughter arrive from Henderson. Patrick McCarthy departs after tending to Douglass creek produce shipments. Duncan Dingwall visits from New Chicago. John Ainslee returns from Garnet business trip. John Mason visits from Willow Creek. D R Mellen arrives by train and heads to Stone ranch. Wild geese seen over Flint creek valley. Alfred Ballard and Henry Price return from Rock creek upper hogback. Ballard seeks medical help after severe injury by a wild steer at Christianson’s ranch during branding.
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Standard
Philipsburg
Dick Walker
Walker Construction Company of Granite
Pipestone Springs
Eugene Smith
Parge
John S. Axtell
Helena
Huffman
Butte
W. T. Parkison
Uttle
Henderson
Patrick McCarthy
Mr. McCarthy
Douglass Creek
Duncan Dingwall
New Chicago
John Ainslee
Garnet
John Mason
Willow Creek
D.rr. Mellen
Stone
Flint Creek
Alfred Ballard
Henry Price
Rock Creek
Mr. Ballard
Christianson
Accidents and Runaways Reported in City Streets
A man fell chasing Ballard into a corral fence causing severe injuries and vomiting blood. A Walker Commercial delivery team fled on Main Street after a collision with a telephone pole by Gannon and Nell. A Granite road runaway added to the list, while Mrs. Higley’s horse bolted at Jack Knife Bend, unseating her husband. A seedy prisoner protested to a magistrate before a ninety day sentence.
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Ballard
Walker Commercial Company
Main Street
Gannon’ & Nell's
Granite Road
L. EF
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