Clever Tricks Helped Baseball Stars Outsmart Umps
The article recalls famed base stealer Mike Kelly and others who used speed and deceit to win games. Dalrymple, Evera, Clarke, and Kel pull dramatic plays that fooled umpires, fielders, and runners, turning tight games in Chicago, Pittsburgh, and New York.
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Mike Kelly
Jimmy McAleer
Pat Tebeau
Billy Hamilton
Comiskey
Tip O'Neil
Tommy McCarthy
Dalrymple
Olf
Chicago Star
Hce
Philadelphia
Chicago
Quakers
Cal
Johnny Evera
Slagle
Fred Clarke
Pittsburg
Wagner
Clarke
Dahlen
Mga
Kel
New York
Kelly
Veil Worn by Cook Sparks Caring Question From Lady
A lady questions why the new cook Mary wears a veil while in the kitchen. The cook explains she wants to protect her complexion during cooking.
Duty Before All Column Quote About Crookit’s Political Career
A Philadelphia Press quotation notes Crookit’s long town involvement and unusual success in staying out of jail, prompting a skeptical remark on his public profile and legality. The exchange highlights a perceived paradox between political activity and legal risk.
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Crookit
Philadelpha Press
Quick Action Gambling Across Detroit Detour
A Detroit observer describes fast gambling with coins and greenback poker. Two men gamble with 50 cent pieces, odd or even, one holding a dated 1879 half dollar and the other an 1880 coin. A second game uses dollar bills with serial numbers as hands, yielding quick losses and a tense "high wins" reveal.
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Oda
Colin
Washington
Detroit News
Novel handicap race thrills Madras fair with mixed animals
A new race at a Madras fair featured country bred animals as competitors. Ram and goat were ridden by boys, buffaloes and ponies ran the course as emu and elk refused to move until the finish. The ram won with a horse second and buffalo third.
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Madras Fair
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