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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1909
Page
6
The column reports scores from the Southern and National Leagues with New Orleans in Birmingham and Philadelphia leading in various matchups. It notes players like Brockett Warhop Grimshaw Oy Young and Red Ehret in umpiring and pitching roles. The piece also touches on the Johnson O Brien fight, Willie Keller’s injury, and long counts for Pueblo’s Hoghever as boxing and baseball headlines mix in a broad sports digest.
Promoter Jim Coffroth aims to stage a bout between Billy Papke who beat Hugo Kelly and Sam Langford the Boston left-handed puncher. The bid reflects Coffroth's push to match top welterweight contenders.
Californian offers 15000 for a forty five round contest between the pair. Ketechel admits he cannot make the middleweight limit and Papke declares the title is his.
The National Baseball Commission announced two decisions on free agents. Arthur De Groff was ruled a free agent by Jersey City and Wilkesbarre cases, while Kay of the Washington club was denied an extra free agent claim and ordered to report. Alan H. Storke won reinstatement without penalty for Pittsburg. Justice’s back salary claim against St Louis was upheld with deductions for advances and medical costs.
Harness racing trainer Edward I. Geers returns to Memphis Tennessee with a spring stable of forty six horses in training at Billings track. Geers, a dean of the harness turf, maintains a record stable size.
Farm famed trainer Fle believes in early assessment of a horse’s ability. He claims to identify potential before others by working his charges earlier, with Geers often setting hopefuls down at 2 10 while others train around 2 20.
Yale announces preliminary autumn practice for incoming freshmen skilled in football. New players will train with the university squad to blend early practice and identify top freshman talent for the team.
Louisville prepares to spend 75 000 dollars this week for the 35th annual Shriners conclave. At least 40 000 attendees are expected with many novel display features to be carried out.
Capudine for that headache yesterday. Clears the head braces the nerves this morning. Hick's Capudine just the thing to fit you for business. Clears the head braces the nerves. Try it at drug stores.
An exchange on a birthday prompts a puzzled man and a woman to discuss a gift. The New York Journal captures a humorous moment as the man laments his nose while the woman questions the nature of the present and its meaning.
The Armory Athletic club of Boston plans a bout between Wille Lewis and Bill McKinnon upon Lewis’s return from Paris. Indianapolis fields Monte Cross and Jimmy Burke as infielders, while promoter McIntosh seeks to sign Jim Jeffries and Jack Johnson for a championship fight abroad. The Chicago Cubs will raise their team roster for upcoming events.
The Northwestern league Seattle squad leads 25 wins in 35 as rest of the circuit plots. In Minnesota Wisconsin the Superior team known as the Supes has just one win in twelve. Hannibal joins the Central association with a strong pennant start, while Waterloo strains to shake off challengers.
The Ennis brothers from Narcoose Florida advertise Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy made in Des Moines. They tout long experience with the product and claim it saved a life in El Paso Texas. They report the remedy is doing well in their mercantile business and selling through Elam Ordway Houser.
Portland voters face a direct primaries issue in today's election. Regular Republicans back former U.S. Senator Simon who supports the old convention plan while the primary forces favor State Senator Albee. Also Democratic and independent candidates run.
See Blake for first class livery service Try one of our new buggies Special attention to boarders Blake's Stables
Tommy Ryan former middleweight champion announces he will fight Stanley Ketchel later in the year. He says he will not be ready before October but will be in excellent condition by then.
A Hamburg New Zealand resident says her child suffered facial neck and chest burns while using Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil. She reports pain relief and the child sleeping peacefully afterward.
Advice for nursing mothers recommends Chamberlain's Salve to ease sore nipples after nursing. Apply when finished nursing and wipe away before the next feeding. Widely used by trained nurses. available from Elam, Ordway & Houser.
A sprained ankle often disables a person for a month or more yet Cham berlain's Liniment, used as directed, can cure in less than a week in many cases. It provides prompt relief for sprains bruises and muscular rheumatism. Sold by Elam Ordway & Houser.
R and QC based supplier Watson's advertises high grade coal with right prices and prompt delivery. Customers are urged to call Phone 72 for orders and information.
A $100 credit certificate for any instrument from E. E. Forbes Piano Company is offered at a fraction of face value because the owner cannot use it. For information call Star office.
The company advertises moving and packing services for households with emphasis on handling furniture and pianos in first class style. The ad notes specialty in packing and shipping delicate items such as pianos.
Trains are now arriving and departing from Union Station with updated schedules and platform assignments. Officials say arrivals are steady as construction completes on nearby tracks and signaling is tested for smoother service.
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