Alabama Tigers Tie With Climber Nine In Rainy Atlanta
The Alabama team, unable to overpower strong Montgomery pitchers, played to a rain soaked draw in Atlanta. Key moments included a three-base hit, stolen base by Paskett, and a double play from Gail to Nyr to Baxter. Final notes mention hits, errors, and the lingering weather affected play.
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Paskett
Gail
Nyr
Baxter
Watch
Walsh
Fox
McKenzie
Timpire
Rodderham
Hughes Beats Pelican Team In Low-Scoring Tilt
Little Rock beats New Orleans 2 to 0 after a first inning two-run spark from Fritz. Hughes tosses a superb game allowing four hits over the balance as Fritz and Lit tle Rock pitchers combine to limit New Orleans to three errors and six left on base. Bretenstein and Hess contribute with two-base hit and sacrifice, while Bow cork and Stark add small offensive notes. Time is 1 30. Umpires Davis and Flynn.
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Little Rock
Fritz
Hughes
New Orleans
K. Lite
Dod
Bretenstein
Hess
Bowcork
Frig
Ftlle Rock
Collegian Keith Sold to St. Louis Americans
Little Rock reports pitcher Charles Keith, a left hander, sold to the St Louis Americans. He will remain with Little Rock until season end. Previously offered $8,000 by Cominskey, Keith ages 23, height around five ten, known for speed and curves. He plans to study in England this fall but will report to St Louis by mid June.
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Little Rock
Ark
Finn
Charles Keith
St Lois Americans
Keith
Cominskey
University of Arkansas
Fme
Arkansas
England
St. Louis
Win and Draw for the Barons in Nashville doubleheader
Birmingham defeated Nashville in the first game of a double header. The second game ended in a draw at darkness after five innings. Scoring details include sacrifice hits by Demont Garvin and Ragan, several stolen bases, saved by pitchers Carr Smith and others, with time of 2 hours 6 minutes.
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Nashville
Tenn
Birmingham
Inns R. Nashville
Demont
Garvin
Ragan
Meeks
Gardner
Carr
Smith
Gorrell
Hardy
Lister
Sorrell
Duggan
Pfenninger
Hackett
Wella
Wiseman
Dobba
Pee Nicholle
McElveen
Ed Meeks
Th Walters
Alegock
Oe Garvin
P.oy
G& Ame
Shville
Po. Wells
Dobbs
Ef Oraigter
A Nicholls
I McEilveen
Oo.hardy
E iVerkes
Dugmat
Yerkes
Balla
Piteher
Clarke
Prenninger
Virginia League Scores Reported in Doubleheader Strikes
Richmond beats Roanoke 2 in five innings due to rain. Second game Roanoke forfeits end of fourth. Danville defeats Norfolk 9 to 0 by forfeit in seventh. Portsmouth-Lynnhaven merger game ends early in darkness with Portsmouth leading 4-0. second game Portsmouth 1. Lynchburg incomplete due to darkness.
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Richmond
Roanoke
Danvile
Danvilis
Norfolk
Portamouth
Portsmouth
Lyncahpurg
Charles Edward Wins The Brighton Derby
Charles Edward won the Brighton Derby at Saratoga in 2 80 5 for 14 miles, beating Frank Gil with four lengths margin. The event featured 8000 spectators and a $16 000 prize, with two starters only. Other races at Brighton included steeplechase and sprint events, with various placements and times noted.
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New York
Brighton
Charles Edward
Garrett
Rays
Essex
O’brien
Paprika
McInerny
Jimmy ‘Lane
Sailor
Dugan
Prain
Beldmonte
Miilert
Clements
jSammer HH. Harris
Granada
Sally
Velours
Umbrella
Inx
Master Robert
Notter
Woo
Live Wire
Knapp
Teatro
Fomer
Frianette
Stephen
Hallister
Urighton Deroy
Frank Gil
Garner
Secon Servilte
Axilier
Saratoga
Urionge
Astronaut
Gold Proof
Deuce
Jacobite
Fleasip
Handzarra
True Boy
la Londe
Darkle
Tom McGrath
Golden West
Botanist
Fiat
Greene
Mint Beria
Splon
Green Benl
Master Lester
el Cuchillo
Grandpa
Alfar
Pegan Bey
St. Velma
Thistiedare
Palm
McKittred
the Flash
Tare Play
Bricker
Ben Fleet
Royal Tourist
Jim Gaffney
Raymond
Seymour
Beutler
Ie Ardians
Dandelion
Running Water
Gallavant
Tangle
McCarter
Tronsides
Killaloe
Far West
Red Leaf
Arimo
Euripides
Right Royal
Tim Dolan
Ocean Spray
Beggar Mall
Royal Ben
Antasus
Tenansy
Pomander
Clack Oat
Onatacea
Burgher
Lawrence
Pealey
Goschen Star
Bellwether
Ardic
Red Bonnet
King's Plate
M Querade
Aimes C
Babb Objects After Forfeit To Pirates Amid Contract Controversy
Shreveport manager Babb complains that fifteen players were under contract causing forfeiture of yesterday's game to the Pirates. He says Manning reported late and he could not release players in time. President Kavanaugh planned to enforce rule limits, while Fincher and others comment on roster practices and potential team actions. Rabbit Plass is released and may join a Central League club.
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Shreveport
Louisa
Kavenaugh
Babb
Pirates
Willy Spges
Manning
Kavanaugh
Memphis
Fish
Patterson
Shreveport Bunch
Balb
Rabbit Plass
Plass
Auto Gossip and Roadside Games in Jersey Resorts
Auto gossip notes a new game called auto poker based on counting license numbers at Jersey shore drives. The piece mentions celebrity patrons at Meymouth Beach and James Loula as possible originators, plus a caution about police traps. It discusses Glidden Tour findings on foreign versus domestic car quality and highlights Berliet’s strong showing with imported metals and springs. Also notes an upcoming 80 000 copy AA A Year Book edition for members.
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New Jersey
Meymouth Beach
Loula
James
Lambe
Carnam
Locomotive Company
Berleit
Contestanta
Locals Depart for Barontown
The Crackers end a long home stay with a double header and depart for Birmingham to open a series Monday. They then head to Nashville and a home game with the Barons. The stay saw the Crackers win twelve of fifteen, hitting cycles and facing Montgomery and other clubs as they travel. A note on Mian Eleanora Sears highlights her as a leading advocate for wheeling and a versatile athlete in golf, tennis, and water sports.
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Crackers
Birmingham
Nashville
Barons
Montegomery
Westerners
New Orleans
Memphis
Shreveport
Babbiers
Atlanta
Dobbers
Montgomery
Senators
Boston
Canton Triumphs Over Nelson 3-0 in Opener
Canton defeated Nelson 3 to 0 in Canton on August 9. McLain pitched well for Canton with three hits allowed and 11 strikeouts, while Wil Turk allowed five hits and nine strikeouts for Nelson. The win puts Canton up two games to none in the best two out of three series.
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Canton
Nelson
McLain
Wil Turk
Maxwell 16-20 HP car in Gildden tour reliability test
Comparative statistics show running gear issues like springs brakes and axles in the Gildden tour. Charles Price demonstrated engine reliability with a 16-20 horsepower Maxwell, running since June from New York to Chicago. The vehicle completed reliability, eight hour, and twenty four hour races, then Chicago to New York with the Gudgenites. Official examinations followed by disinterested parties. Price plans further demonstrations and seeks end to questions about the machine’s performance.
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Charles Price
Price
Chicago
New York
Maxwell
Sts
Telephone Fright and Stage Nerves
A man accustomed to public speaking compares telephone fright to stage fright. He says his office often handles calls, and when he speaks to the phone he feels like a schoolboy on stage and forgets what to say. He admits misstatements occur and he must have someone redial to correct the conversation.
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New York Sun
Amy
Boston Hero and Yale Freshman Dinner Chat on Football
An anecdote from a dinner with President Hadley of Yale recounts a Yale freshman overhearing Hadley’s remarks on football. The student expressed surprise and urged Hadley to consider a common old saying. The exchange spotlighted attitudes toward the sport.
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Boston
Hadley
Fale
Yale
Ley
The March of the Men of Harlech in Military Music
Chambers notes the march's prominence in military music from the 17th century onward to steady troops and regulate movement. It traces The March of the Men of Harlech to the 1468 siege of Harlech Castle and contrasts English and French marches, citing Sir John Hawkins on dignity versus brisk French style.
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Harlech
Chambers’ Journal
Hartech
England
John Hawking
Marsal Etron
Cost of the Elks Convention Vacation in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia North American outlines a seven day trip to the Elks convention with estimated costs. Railway fares 250,000. hotels meals en route and lodging 1,000,000. incidental expenses 500,000. salaries and business sacrifices 500,000. Total projected trip cost 2,250,000, paid from a private purse.
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Philadelphia
Elka
Philadelp
Atlantic City set to host big bicycle meet and races
The Cycle Manufacturers Association midsummer gathering in Atlantic City on August 6 to 9 features the 5 mile industrial handicap and the Smile Young America handicap with a prize list of 639 prizes totaling over $1,000. National Champion Charles A. Sherwood and many renowned riders are entered, with officials including Frank J. Valiant and Paul Thomas. A special New Jersey Rail route will carry riders, and international reports note robust cycling activity across America and Europe.
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Mucceas
Smile Young America
Atlantic City
New York Athletic Club
Frederick Harman
England
Charles Nerent
Roy Wheelmen
Henry Schafer
Syracuse
William Vanden Dries
J. M. Elfler
George Brennig
St. Louie
B. F. Pash
Will R. Pitman
Boston Bicycle Club
Happy Dar
Atlantia City
Bamuel C. Exton
Philadelphia
Albert A. Pope
America
Wil
Teferea
Paul Thomas
Century Road Club Association
Daniel M. Adee
National Cycling Association
M. L. Bridgman
C. Rova Klostermann
Baltimore
R. G. Betts
Federation of American Motorcyclists
Alex Schwatbard
League of American Whellmen
Cycle Manufacturers’ Aviation
Cycle Parts and Accessories Association
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
New York City
Liberty Atreat Ferry
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Charles G. Kilpatrick
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