Southpaw Demand Drives Big League Pitches
A surge for left-handed pitchers grips both leagues with clubs seeking talent. The rise of Clarence Dixon Russell, nicknamed Lefty, highlights market value as Baltimore sells him to Connie Mack's Athletics for 12000. Other notes cover Burns, Plank, Vaughn, Kilian, Waddell, and Krause, plus how hitters fare against southpaws.
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Ban Johnson
Jack Dunn
Baltimore Club
Lefty Russell
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
McGraw
Giants
Fred Clarke
Pirates
Rusesell
Clarence Dixon Russell
Baltimore
Wilkesbarre Club
Kittridge
Wilkesbarre
Russell
Hagerstown
Orioles
Athletics
Quakers
Bill Burns
Washington
Chicago
Burns
Cincinnati
Griffiths
Eddie Karger
Bostons
Plank
Jim Vaughn
Browns
Ed Killian
Detroit
Rube Waddell
Krause
Kroh
Webb
Pittsburg
Pfeister
Lush
St. Louis
Wiltse
Rucker
Foxen
Philadelphia
Wile Keeler
Ty Cobb
Tris Speaker
Easter'y
Eddie Collins
Siebers Defeats Akron North End in Decisive Win 16 to 5
Siebers beat the North End Athletic Club of Akron 16 to 5 in a Sunday game that decided a three game series. Errors spurred Siebers runs while Farnham Ross and Kearney stood out at the plate and Graf hit a homer. Batteries Parsons Ross and Guest McCambridge and McDonough.
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Siebers
North End Athletic Club
Akron
Farnham
Ross
Kearney
Graf
R.H.E. Siebers
Limericks Beat Buckeyes 6 3 For 15th Win Of Season
Limericks won their second game over Buckeyes on Sunday 6 to 3. Becker pitched well allowing five hits and one walk. The Limericks are 15 of 16 this season and chase the 17 year championship. Batteries Becker Stark Vogt Willig.
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Limericks
Buckeyes
Becker
R.H.E. Limericks
Stark
E. Vogt
Willig
Sieber Colts Edge Books In City Youth Championship Game
The Sieber Colts defeated the Books 6 to 5 at Lake Fulton street diamond in the second of a three game series for the city younger teams championship. Each side has one win with a decisive third game upcoming.
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Sieber Colts
Lake Fulton Street
Americans Defeat Wright Wrench 8 to 3 On Sunday
Americans win 8 to 3 as Miller and Farwick star with strong battery work. Scoring shows 8 runs on 12 hits while Wright Wrench manage 3 runs and 2 errors.
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Miller
Farwick
R.H.E
Miller and
Ingold and
Parker
Athletics Top Cubs 5 4 Amid Maloney Power Display
Athletics defeated the Cubs 5 to 4 as Maloney starred with a triple and two doubles in four at bats. Skelly fanned 17 and held opponents to one hit, while errors by Cubs players produced the other four runs. Batteries Skelly and Hodnot for Athletics Dolby Rubins and Everhart for Cubs.
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Cubs
Maloney
Skelly
R.H.E. Athletics
Hodnot
Dolby, Rubins and
Everhart
Zoar Triumphs Over Royal League In One Inning Win
Zoar beat Royal League 7 to 6 in a one inning finish at Zoar Sunday. Summerdale players boosted the Zoarites while Warlock and Stambaugh held the home team to six hits and no stolen bases. Batteries Kenney and Albright, Warlock and Stambaugh.
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Royal League Baseball
Zoar
Zoarites
Summerdale
Warlock
Stambaugh
R.H.E. Zoar
R. I
Kenney
Albright
Young Americans defeat Independents 21 to 6 in Sunday game
The Young Americans overwhelmed the Independents 21 to 6 as Lung struck out 15 and Marz collected three doubles and a triple in six at bats.
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Independents
Lung
Marz
R.H.E
Buckeye Colts Seek Games With 17 Year Old Team Next Sunday
The Buckeye Colts announce a new organization and readiness to meet any 17 year old team in the city. They invite Independents to arrange a game for Sunday, August 7, by calling C-1581 Stark between 6 and 7 PM. The roster lists Schario Willig BE Vogt Fahrni C Vogt Biechle Tom New man Overecasher Rhein and Tressel.
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Buckeye Colts
Stark
Schario
Willig
BE. Vogt
Fahrni
C. Vogt
Biechle
Tom
Newman
Overecasher
Rhein and
Tressel
Globe side edges Alliance Machine 2 to 1 in tight tilt
The Canton Globe baseball team defeated the Alliance Machine company team 2 to 1 on Hartshornfield Saturday afternoon in a close game. Batteries Ramey and F Miller for the Globe, Dates and Blythe for Alliance Machine. Score listed as 8.8 in the garbled text.
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Canton Globe
Alliance Machine Company
Hartshornfield
Globes Ee
Alliance Machine Co
Ramey
F. Miller
Blythe
Census Finds Slow Growth in Oyster Bay Population
New York August 1 The government census enumerator on Long Island reports Oyster Bay population grew only 5 to 6 percent, far below the more than double increase seen in nearby areas. The report does not accuse murder or race related violence as a trend in the area.
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New York
Long Island
Oyster Bay
Uncle Sam
Hobble skirt incident on Halsted street shocks Chicago
Miss Reba Goldstein wearing a hobble skirt was followed by a mob of boys on Halsted street. She was pushed and nearly struck by a streetcar before a police officer intervened and escorted her to safety, later placed in a push-car for removal.
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Chicago
Halsted
Reba Goldstein
Solkibetaku
Miss Goldstein
Denver man presents Lincoln era White House sofa at American University
John La Monte Hurst of Denver presented to the American University of Washington a green leather sofa that Abraham Lincoln used in the White House. The piece remains in the same condition as during Lincoln’s era and has been in Hurst’s possession for many years.
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Washington, D. C
John la Monte Hurst
Denver
American University of Washington
White House
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Hurst
John Fletcher Hiurst
Daredevil steeplejack crosses 500 feet on wire
Boston witnesses a remarkable feat as C. J. Star worth, the noted steeplejack, traverses a telegraph wire 500 feet above the street while completing work on the Mission Catholic church steeple. The stunt drew thousands who watched in awe.
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Boston
C. J. Starworth
Mission Catholic Church
Flashy Fielding Defeats Tubers in Canton League Clash
Canton defeats McKeesport 4 to 2 at League Park before about 1,950 fans. Williams Bonn singles and Flood homers helped Canton take an early lead. McKeesport tied briefly in the eighth before Canton's late counters. Pitcher Dye and Strom combined for the victory as Canton solidified first place.
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McKeesport
League Park
Molton
Dye
Rapp
F. Dawson
Bonnin
J. Dawson
Colling
Hinton
Diamond
Timothy Ficod
sWat
Hea
Williams
Bonn
Strom
Flood
Ser Vatius
Durham
Collin
Connors
Servatius
Collins
Poaeee F. Dawson
Wee
Phirik
Ae Dorn
Williame
Jstpom
Isis
WeiMher
Moor
Csssmves
Corio Ee
Canton Drummers Rally as Rapp Loses to Pittsburgh Penns
Six straight wins boost Canton while Conners takes over Tubers playing management. Rapp suffers sunstroke and loses his Canton start. Dye finishes ninth as Strom tires. Key catches by Collins and Johnny Dawson highlight a dramatic Sunday victory. Bonnin shuts down Welcher.
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Conners
Grand ‘Eiding
Rapp
Canton
Dye
Strom
Drumm
Collins
Hart
Johnny Dawson
Sellers
Fred Dawson
Bonnin
Welcher
Three Years’ Pay for a Day in City Office
William H. Walker, reinstated by the Appellate Division, resumes as superintendent of public buildings for 24 hours in Manhattan to formalize his reinstatement. He will resign when the office closes tomorrow and sue for back salary totaling about $15,000 plus interest for three years at $5,000 annually.
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New York
Manhattan
William H. Walker
New York City
Ahearn
Walker
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
McAneny
Jennings Confident Tigers Can Still Win Pennant
Detroit manager Hugh Jennings stays optimistic about the Tigers despite trailing the Athletics in the American league standings. He asserts his club is playing great ball and in better form now than at any earlier point this season.
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Hugh Jennings
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Athletics
Jennings
Cobb Mania Grips Detroit Amid Odd Cobmedley
Detroit fans show wild devotion to Ty Cobb as local hotels serve corn on the cob and streets are paved with cobblestones. Cincinnati manager Clarke Griffith announces Orville Woodruff released to St Paul in the American Association.
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Detroit
Clarke Griffith
Cincinnati Reds
Orville Woodruff
St. Paul
American Association
New Castle Club Claims Silcox After Transfer
Secretary Farrell of the National commission informs Erie that pitcher Tom Silcox, released by McKeesport, is the property of the New Castle club and must be turned over. Broderick refuses the transfer and Silcox allegedly declines to play for New Castle. Necks officials threaten suspension or benching if he does not report immediately.
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Farrell
National Commission
Erie
Tom Silcox
McKeesport
New Castle
Broderick
Silcox
Necks
Mathewson Takes Fifth Loss Despite Four-Hit Effort
Christy Mathewson suffered his fifth defeat of the season as errors behind him doomed the game despite him allowing only four hits.
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Christy Mathewson
Potter Player Claims Hit On Bull Durham Sign in Youngstown
Jack Raley of Potter asserts he struck the Bull Durham sign in Youngstown and seeks the prize. History is backed by players and an umpire, but the official who must certify the claim refused to act, citing he did not witness the play. Raley may file a protest.
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Jack Raley
Potter
Bull Durham
Youngstown
Raley
Mosely Leads Potter Pitching Streak with Five Wins
Mosely the young Potter twirler continues strong with a five win tally in six starts. He has dominated opponents across the early season.
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Mosely
Babe Adams Dominates Seven Wins This Season
Babe Adams recorded seven wins and three losses this year with four victories against Cincinnati. His remaining wins came against Chicago New York and St Louis highlighting his strong pitching performances and key series outcomes.
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Babe” Adams
Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
McGraw Seeks Scout as Irwin Declines Offer
William McGraw seeks a new scout for his team. Veteran Arthur Irwin of the New York Americans refused a self written contract, stating he is content with his current berth.
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McGraw
Arthur Irwin
New York Americans
Irwin
Mathewson Says Fatigue Follows Boston Chicago Jump
Mathewson reports not feeling well since the long jump from Boston to Chicago. His condition may have worsened after appearing in two recent Pittsburgh games.
Deacon Phillippe Helps Pirates Rally Back Into Race
Chicago Journal writer George Rice credits Deacon Phillippe with pitching the Pirates back into contention, highlighting his key performance in the comeback effort.
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George Rice
The
Chicago Journal
Deacon” Phillippe
Pirates
Boy cured of snake bite loses hand in accident
Lawrence Myers, once treated for a copperhead bite at York Hospital, returned within thirty minutes with a partly crushed right hand after two fingers were amputated. He had recently survived a near drowning and a baseball concussion, then fell from a hay wagon and injured his hand in a printing press at a cigar box factory.
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Hopital
York
York Hospital
Lawrence Myers
Myers
Akron Canton Monday Games Open With Tight Matchups
Monday features Akron at Canton in two games plus Youngstown at New Castle McKeesport at East Liverpool and Erie at Mansfield Sunday results show Canton defeated McKeesport 4 2 Akron edged New Castle 3 2 Erie routed East Liverpool 12 4 and Mansfield beat Youngstown 4 3.
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Canton
Teee
Akron
McKeesport
East Liverpool
Ove
New Castle
Eeee
Erie Sneer
Mansfield Cunves
Youngstown
Erie
Mansfield
Baseball Scores From Monday's Games
Boston at New York and Pittsburg beat Cincinnati 3 to 2. Chicago won 9 to 3 against St. Louis, then blanked St. Louis 4 to 0.
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Boston
New York
Washington at St. Louis. Philadelphia at Chicago
Major league matchups preview includes Washington versus St. Louis Philadelphia facing Chicago Detroit hosts Boston and New York travels to Cleveland. Teams listed for upcoming schedule with potential standings implications.
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Pet
Philadelphia
Poston
Pee SR
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston
New York
Sunday baseball results show tight city series
Detroit beat Chicago 6 to 5 while Cleveland edged St. Louis 5 to 4. Later Cleveland won 2 to 0 against St. Louis topping the same day’s action.
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Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
St. Louis
Local Pro Basketball Doubleheaders Listed
Columbus plays Milwaukee and Toledo meets Kansas City in a set of doubleheaders. Louisville faces Minneapolis while Indianapolis matches St Paul in another pair of games.
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Minneapolis
St. Paul
Toledo
Kansas City
Columbus
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Louisville
Innwigs
St Paul
Local matchups listed across Ohio cities
Marion hosts Portsmouth, Lima visits Lancaster, Newark plays Chillicothe in a trio of regional games set to showcase rivalries and local talent this weekend.
Local teams tally scores in five game rundown
Newark 4 Chillicothe 3 Portsmouth 4 Marion 1 Lancaster 4 Lima 1 record of recent results shows Newark, Portsmouth and Lancaster posting wins while Chillicothe, Marion and Lima trailed.
Body with crushed head found on Buckeye Lake near Blue Goose
The clean shaven middle aged man with a crushed head was found floating in Buckeye Lake channel near the Blue Goose. Henry Fink reported a murder suspicion based on the body condition. A pawn ticket from David Levinson of Columbus, issued June 1 to Charles Condit of Pataskala, was found on him. Condit, 28, 5 feet 9 inches, pawned shoes for $1.
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Columbus
Buckeye Lake
Henry Fink
David Levinson
Charles Condit
Pataskala
Licking County
Condit
Truth and Respect in a Failing Honor
A fragment discusses truth and respect, noting some people ignore truth and a woman’s reputation. The tone pivots on social judgment and personal integrity without clear events or names.
Clerical Papers Demand Dismissal of Premier Canalejas
Clerical newspapers in Madrid join in urging King Alfonso to dismiss Premier Canalejas and his cabinet citing an impending civil war if not. They blame the premier for church-state strife while confirming the king’s resolve to back anti clerical measures amid rising Carlist activity in Viscaya.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Canalejas
Vatican
Spain
Cortes
Viscayan
Don Jaime
Westinghouse Ousted From His Namesake Company
George Westinghouse has been deposed from the presidency of his namesake large company. Robert Mather becomes chairman as control passes. The inventor was said to resist focusing on mechanical work and insisted on handling financial affairs.
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George Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Thomas A. Edison
Robert Mather
Constable recovers stolen goods from Henry home
Constable Fritz Blumenkrantz retrieved clothing shoes hats and more after visiting the Henry home near Bayard on Sunday. John Henry jailed on robbery charges. Items await identification at the Canton McKinley building office. A silk dress valued at 50 identified by Miss Summers as stolen from a West Fifth street buggy last fall. A harness set identified by a Columbiana County farmer who read the Morning News report.
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Fritz Blumenkrantz
Henry
Bayard
John Henry
Jarony
Blumenkrantz
Canton
McKinley Building
Miss Summers
Harrison Road
West Fifth Street
Columbiana County
Occupation hazard levels under new German accident law
Statistics compiled in Germany under the new accident insurance law show hazard decrees by occupation. The ranking lists drivers as highest, followed by millers, boatmen, miners, woodworkers, brewers, metal workers, textile operators, printers and tobacco workers.
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Germany
Jeffries declares end of boxing career amid drugging claims
James J. Jeffries says he was dopeged and would not fight again, stating he has no need for more money and supports the drugging theory against supposed friends. He reports eight days before the fight a fishing trip and a sudden decline from dysentery and exhaustion that left him never himself. He suspects trusted companions harmed him.
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Los Angeles
Cal
James J. Jeffries
Wilie” Jacobs
Jett
Sincg
United Pregg
Jack Johnson
Jeffries
Richard
Jacobs
Catalina
Woman Chooses Day in Jail Over Fine
Miss Bertha Oppenheim of Brooklyn chose a day in jail when the Court of Special Sessions offered a minimum term or a $16 fine. She said the imprisonment would cost less and would end soon, then left smiling. Last February she severely whipped Frederick Schoenfeld, a pedlar, after taking offense at his remark and grabbing the whip from a wagon.
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New York
Miss_ Bertha
Oppenheim
Brooklyn
Court of Special Sessions
Frederick Schoenfeld
Danbury Car Crash Kills Man and Harms Companion
Desire for cigarettes led Frank P. Ginty to seek a ride with Augustus McCarthy. They took Edward F. Keane's car from the Maplewood hotel. A tire burst, the vehicle skidded into a swamp and overturned. Ginty died instantly. McCarthy sustained serious injuries and head wounds.
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Conn
Frank P. Ginty
Augustus McCarthy
Edward F. Keane
Maplewood Hotel
Ginty
McCarthy
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