Indians Sweep Doubleheader at Pioneer Park
Bidwell's Cheyenne Indians defeated Kansas City in two games before a large crowd at Pioneer Park. Rendris struggled early in game one, then settled. Fisher impressed in game two. scores noted with Kansas City winning none. An Irish-American disc throw and exhibition events followed with Planagan throwing 39 feet 7 inches, short of a record.
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Bidwell
Cheyenne-Indians
Proneer Park
Kansas City Missouriane
Rendris
Balla
Fisher
Tra Bidwell
Indians
Kansas City
Brown
Coffee
Cheyenne
Hendrix
Gibson
Galena
Atolen
Wilson
Reasler
Merriett
Thrallkill McCarthy
Jett
Kansas
Cheyénne
Rustenhaven
Scheela
Miregenteesse
Jenson
Fisher and
Chéyenne
Whelan
Haffier
Hartnett
Gault Gibson
Dalla
City Real Estate Listings Offer Wide Lots for Surfed Terms
Local realty ad offers lots in all parts of the city with terms and prices. G. Oliver is listed with phone 574 for buyers to inquire about plots and payment options.
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Oliver
World records fall at Chicago Irish meet under the crowd
Chicago hosts the second annual trick and field meet at which 8 000 spectators witnessed Chicago Athletic Association win first with 41 points. Matt McGrath of New York Athletic Club set a new 11 pound weight throw mark at feet .614 inches, surpassing Mitchell of New York Irish American and Martin Sheridan of New York.
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Chicago
Chicago Irish-American Athletic Club
Chicago Athletic Association
Matt McGrath
New York Athletic Club
Mitchell
New York Irish-American Athletic Club
Martin Sheridan
New York
Gotch Ends Wrestling Career After 531 Matches
Frank Gotch announces retirement from wrestling by letter to a sports writer. Citing 324 victories in 531 bouts, he says he has earned enough money and plans to devote himself to farming for life. The Humboldt Iowa letter confirms he is quitting forever.
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Kansas City
Frank Gotch
Gotch
Jetter
Humboldt
World bicycle records fall at Salt Lake benefit
At a bicycle riders benefit in Salt Lake City three world records were broken. K A Pye of Australia rode unpaced 6 09 1 8 for three miles. Ray F Dyer of Los Angeles rode two thirds of a mile motorpaced in 56 seconds. H B Wilcox of Salt Lake City rode a quarter mile motor paced in 19 seconds beating Major Taylor's 20 second mark.
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Salt Lake City
K. A. Pye
Australia
W. E. Samuvelson
Ray F. Dyer
Los Angeles
W.V. Hamilton
Coronado
H. Wilcox
Major Taylor
Chicago
Wilcox
Ongboat Plans Three Month Exhibition Run Tour
Tom Ongboat the Indian marathon runner schedules about three months of exhibition runs abroad. He expects to meet Al Shrubb in Montreal on Labor Day and then travel to England, with plans to tour Ireland and Scotland afterward.
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Hamilton
Ont
Tom “Ongboat
al Shrubb
Montreal
England
Longott
Ireland
Scotland
Chicago Athletes Win Big Met Outdoor Meet Title
Athletes representing the C A A won the first outdoor track and field meet of the Chicago Irish American club at White Sox park scoring 45 points. The Irish American Athletic club of Chicago was second with 2 points while Martin Sheridan and John Flanagan led the New York Irish American club to 15 points. Melvin Shepard appeared and won a special six hundred yard race.
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Chicago
White Sox
Pictures Show Effect Of High Speed On Racing Driver De Palma
The article quotes Ralph de Palma, a top automobile driver, arguing high speed racing stresses do not harm the body as much as professional athletics. He notes racing can cause temporary muscle strain from course conditions, and mentions driving feats with Fiat in 1908 and other events, including a remark about racing causing early gray hair. The piece also lists baseball box scores and lineups from a Chicago vs Philadelphia doubleheader with mentions of Batteries and game details.
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Ralph de Palma
Ures
Tommy Burns Seeks Three More Fights Before Retirement
In a letter from Seattle to William McIntosh Detroit on August 29 reports that Tommy Burns plans three more bouts before quitting active prizefighting. He aims to fight Sam Langford in London in December under Hugh McIntosh. Burns notes Langford is formidable but vows to prove himself in the ring.
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Tommy Burns
Detroit
Tonny Burns
Prike Tings
Seattle
William McIntosh
Burns
Igan
Sam Langford
Lang
Jack Johnson
Langford
London
Hugh McIntosh
New York
Australia
Larned Captures Sixth National Tennis Title
In Newport on August 29 William A. Larned earned his sixth national singles championship by defeating challenger Thomas C. Bundy 6-1 5-7 6-0 6-8 6-1 in a grueling five set All Comers match, showcasing his expert placement shots.
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Newport
R. I
William A. Larned
Larned
Thomas C. Bundy
Western League Baseball Scores and Postponements
Western League games listed with Sioux City Topeka Wichita Omaha matchups. Postponements noted for rain wet grounds and darkness leading to delays. American League and National League results show teams like Washington Boston New York Cleveland Cincinnati Pittsburgh St Louis Brooklyn and others with batterymatches and game outcomes.
Fragmented tale from Asbury Pa description of a near crash
Eyewitness account from Asbury Pa describes a dramatic ride where a rider was blown into trees and fences during a spin. The incident ends with the rider down but seemingly enjoying the airborne moment before recovery.
Two Cheyenne Teens Escape Injury After Rain Shield Incident
Verne Ayres and Harold Walcott, youths from Cheyenne, were thrown onto the road northwest of Cheyenne when a car hood sheet used as rain protection was dragged by the vehicle. They suffered only minor bruises and a fringe of injuries, and recovered without serious harm.
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Verne. Ayres
Harold Walcott
Cheyenne
Carpenter Union No 469 Sets Special Meeting
A special meeting of Carpenter Union No 469 is scheduled for Tuesday evening August 30 to discuss pending agenda items and organizational matters.
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Carpenter Union No. 469
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Wideh Street Mall
Henry Becker
Kelabra
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Henry Becker SA
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