Race meeting at Bainbridge track shut down amid betting charges
At Bainbridge Park in Geauga County police and 95 deputies moved to close Thistledown amid gambling probes. Sheriff Hanratty’s campaign to halt betting prompted the seizure of betting operators and a move to hold Edward P. Strong and others accountable as Thistledown’s 65 day meeting faced interruption.
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Cleveland
Bainbridge Park
Geauga County
Hanratty
Bain
Bridge
Bainbridge
Edward P. Strong
Tre
Myron J.ice
Tommy McGinty
Frank J. Noonan
Jinx Handicapper Targets Blue Larkspur in Classic Race
Chicago July 12 report says Blue Larkspur, hailed as a leading three year old, faces jinxed odds while Arlington Park prepares for the American Derby on a rain-soaked track. Col E B Bradley remains confident in a fast track win as rival Rose of Aron and other favorites loom.
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Chicago
Aeem
Blue Larkspur
Larkspur
Ohio
Arlington Park
Loower
Odda
Clyde
van Dayen
Ciy
E. BR. Bradley Blue Larkepur
Rose of
Light Brigade
Rica Mund
Convinele
1870 Football Echoes At Athens And Oxford Match Dates
Fragmentary notes recall a 1870 game at Athens and an away match at Oxford. Mentions of players such as Yan C. Bird and references to West Virginia and other schools hint at a broader athletic schedule. The text describes stadium seating, equipment, and coverage plans for upcoming home and away games.
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C. Bird
Athens
Oxford
Virgina
Tex
Ard Ani
SS Sox
Eich
Fran Wird Py Glass
Champion Swimmer Batterson Enters Wrigley Marathon
Norman Batterson of Pomeroy Bend has entered the fourth Wrigley Marathon in Toronto on August 22. He previously competed last year but withdrew due to choppy Lake Ontario waters. The field is said to include top long distance swimmers, with prize money ranging up to $400.
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Pomeroy Bend
Wrigley
Wheeler
Mason
W. Va
Norman Batterson
Toronto
Canada
Battesson
Lake Oataris
Batterson
Atterson
Unclear OCR fragment on sports and local events
Fragmentary report notes several sports moments including New York Giants, Jo Motards, and Batterson swimming feats. Mentions rivers, dam distance, and a Chesire figure. readability too low to extract clear names, dates, or outcomes.
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New York Giants
Jo Motards
Bex
Myo
Lanman Favored To Win State Amateur Golf Crown
Columbus golfer Lanman leads prospects for the state amateur title amid strong field stories. The report highlights Yale graduate and No 1 slot player on the blue wood and iron varsity team, with others from Cincinnati and Akron entering the Canton round.
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Lanman
Columbus
Esterday
Haek
Alover Nelson Buddy
Cincinnati
Epany
Buckeye
Yale
Blue Wood and Iron Varsity
Igter
Ganner
Reed
Ono
Pennance
Tims
Canton
Jack Munro
Akron
Rudd
Jong Fron
Foemier
How They Stand Thursday Results and Scores
National League games with Cincinnati 6 Boston 0 and New York 15 Chicago 9 dominate the page. American League matchups include Washington 9 Cleveland 3 and Boston 15 Detroit with New York at Chicago rain delays. Saturday’s listings show Toledo at Indianapolis and St Paul at Kansas City among others, plus personal notices and names like Astor and Mrs. Whiten.
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Columbus
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Washington
Cleveland
Boston
Detroit
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
American Association
Toledo
St. Paul
Columbbus
Louisville
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
St. Laws
Brooklyn
Chiesto
Pittsburgh
American League
Patadiphia
St Laul
Price
Lousville
iMaulwaukee
If iChicago
St Louis Og
Philadelpt
Cincinnat
York
St. Lows
Erroit
Clevelan
Bost
Dress theft case tied to Lincoln Hut cave discovery
A local tale recounts a Stolen dresses stash found near a cave on Lincoln Hut road. Sheriff J A Wilesca questions a girl linked to masked robbers Mass Jessie Hart and Mrs John Ecklageltas, with two suspects named, one in male garb. The case blends bank thefts, envelo peed sums, and prior prosecutions. no court ruling yet.
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Rugring
Tvoem- Pomeroy
Schecter
Harry
Lincoln Hut
Sophie Fisher
Ted
Jessie Hart
John Ecklageltas
Meirs County
J. A. Wileca
Faery
Meigs County Notices and Local Movements Reported
A mixed local page notes burials, property changes, and social plans. Mrs. Will Schrift’s burial followed a Seattle death. Rob (not Bob) moved into the Weaver home in Pomero. Baptists plan Vine Street property changes, with Maloney family and Mrs T. Maroney involved.
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Meigs County
Will Sehratwar
Seattle
Washington
W. Fr. Davies
Jerrold Fe Vaughan
Rochester
New York
Pomeroy
Trier Ae
Middleport
Vine Street
James Maloney
Gallipolis
Highlands
Arizona
Maroney
Gladys Church
Verne Cherch
Gikkl
Quilt - Gaskill's
Pearl Geakill
Jnly
Naryl
Neloneva
Gallipeis
Galbronner
Warren Mahaffey
Teaching staff announced for the school
The notice lists newly employed teachers including Miss No. 4 Miss No. 3 Mrs Neatue Moar Mrs Sara Reynolis Rupe Miss Mary Root and others, with positions at Stress building Geneva Cla. and Major, Nor ula Mille.
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Miss No
Neatue Moar Noof
Sara Reynolis Rupeani
Mary Root
Norula Mille
Geneva
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Thistledown
Jinx
Tama
Tom York
P Bac
C. A. Hartley
Ineonoos
Miami University
Denison
Gran
Movesshecides Marletg
Mart
Athene
Wittenberg
Forthern
Qhrel
Iasi
Racine Dam
Mararton
Mindleport
Joan Priir
Ueck Jores
C. A. Dawson
Chesire
Dresday Vis
J G Tae
Buddy
BAR Egeuy Linksys
L. Parsons
Astor
Entertains Club
Druschle
Denehis Cure
Mises Deb Tan
Daron
Cc. A. Bartley
Pometos Bend
MIAMI
Bryan Field
C. C. Bird
Brier
Snore Caraseter
Owe
Les Mery i
Aigin
Afigs
F.C. Sedees
Fox
Karr
Bar
D. H. Peoples
Gaskill
Lemy Contesses Boa
Ald. Follett
Marcieua
Ludge Coultrap
Myler Ravepassot Fox
Furth General C
BH. Grosvenor
BE. OD. Davis
Galliposs
Eeohs Johr
Hia Vollenwet
M. & Webstbury
Bradbery
Judge Martin
Lencaster
Rob Webster
Imot
Robert
Bob
Rob
Weaver
Ullon Avenue
Pomeroe
Wit Corns
Warren's , Filling Station
Giae
the Athens Messenger
Konjola
James Halladay
Konjoia
Arecaki
McKee
Bamby
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