Cobb and Kauff Struggle in American League Batting
Chicago May 16. Baseball notes show Cobb and Kauff among leading AL batters, with Cobb at 268 and Kauff among national league figures in runs, hits, and home runs. The report lists top hitters, bases, and scorers from Cleveland, Chicago, New York, Detroit, and other clubs, highlighting batting averages and team leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Eine Ty. Cobb
Shet
Himer Savith
Clevelad
Pant Haly
Pournter
Thhree
New York
Graney
Cleveland
Bacow
Speaker
Felewishicago
Rune
Auidge
Washington
Detroit
Kobvertaon
Kauff
Williams
Zimmerman
Grob
Cincinnati
Carey
Pittsburgh
Bason
Trooklin
Robertson
Chase
Deubert
Brooklyn
Burns
Hinchman
Pittebureh
Konetchy
Borton
Mollwitx
Wagner
Pitteburah
Clarke Cincinnati
Rariden
Cutshaw
Fulton and Willard to Scrap Labor Day
Preliminary articles for a 10 round Labor Day fight between heavyweights Jess Willard and Fred Fulton were signed by their managers. Each posted a $2500 forfeit with promoter Tom Andrews. If Willard cannot be released from theater commitments the bout will be held by Thanksgiving. Willard would receive $87,500 with Fulton earning one third of gate receipts if funds allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincago
Labor Day
Jesa Willard
Fred Fulton
Wierd
Olike Collina
Fulton
Tom Andrews
Milwaukee
Dd. W. Griffith
Moving Picture
Wouldbe
Bt. Faul
Willard
California hurdlers tie world record and Coast marks
Karl Thomson of California tied the world record with 14 seconds in the 12 yard hurdles. Meredith House of Sanford broke Pacific coast records by winning the 20 yard hurdles in 22 4-5 seconds and Wilson of Stanford clocked 3 minutes 7 2-5 seconds for three quarters of a mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Thomson
University of California
Bob Simpson
University of Missouri
Pacific Coast
Meredith House
Sanford
Wilson
Stanford
Barnes Distributes Prize Tickets at State Leader Event
Al G Barnes presented tickets to prize winning children at the State Leader gathering. The circus head shook hands with each youngster and discussed the animals, leaving the crowd delighted to have won and eager to see the big display. The scene highlighted Barnes long standing rapport with kids during his circus tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. G. Barnes
Mr. Barnes
A. G. Harnes
Animal Circus
Baseball results from yesterday in the National League
At St Louis Brooklyn 4 0 St Louis. Marquard and Miller vs Jowper and Snyder in ten innings. Cincinnati 8 Philadelphia 4 with Mayer Killiter Schulz Clarke as batteries. Chicago New York game postponed on wet grounds and Pittsburgh Boston game postponed due to rain.
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St. Louie
Marquard and Miller
Jowper
Snyder
Cincinnat
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Seseseesae
Mayer
Killiter
Schulz and Clarke
Chicago
New York-Chicago
St. Louis-Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Weather and baseball notes from a busy AL day
In Washington, Detroit and opponents faced rain and wet grounds causing postponements in multiple matchups. Battery pairings listed include Boehler with Stanage and Gallia with Henry. Reynolds with Stevens and Gilligan with Spahr in Des Moines Denver play.
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Detroit
Washington
Boehler and Stanage
Gallia
Henry
Des Moines
Denver
Reece
Reynolds and Stevens
Gilligan and Spahr
Anuric Claim Promoted By Dr. Pierce’s Institute
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce and his Davalide Hotel and Surgical Institute as testing and selling a uric acid solvent named Anuric. It frames arthritis, rheumatism, and other chronic ailments as common among middle aged people and urges use of Pierce household remedies such as Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery and Pillets. The copy promises cures and superior remedies without medical endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asperica
Capecia
Pierce
der. Pierce
Pierce Matotaine
Bie Lavelida
Dia
Robertson Said to Be the Fastest Man In All Baseball
Baseball experts debate base running speed with Dave Robertson of the New York Giants possibly faster than Ty Cobb and capable of beating the 18 4 6 second base circling record. Bert Shotten of the St. Louis Browns is also noted as exceptionally fast on the bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
Dave Robertson
New York Giants
Ty Cobb
Fane Lobert
Bert Shotten
St. Louis Browns
Shotten
Chellew Straton Estate Suit Over Millionaire's Heir
Mrs Sophia Chellew sues trustees of the Stratton estate seeking a share of roughly 6 million dollars claiming she was married to Winfield Scott Stratton in 1874 and later supplied funds in Texas. trustees counter that no valid marriage existed and she did not obtain legal rights to the estate.
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Colorado Springs
Chellew-Stratton
Sophia Gertrude Chellew
Winfield Scott Stratton
Chellew
Stratton
John Henry
San Augustne Tex
Colwboy
Fort Worth
Texas Panhandle
Leadville
Colo
Mra. Chellen
Michael Kelly
Cripple Creek
Mra. Neanes
Despairing Woman Now Happy Mother
A testimonial from Patoke, five years married, claiming improved health and a healthy baby girl after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The account urges other women to try the remedy for dyspepsia, irregular periods, and nerve distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoke
Vege
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ation
Amore
Vaudeville and Silent Film At The Local Lyceum
A mixed bill opens with Colson in Chinese and Indian characterizations and Joe Kennedy on rollers. The Lyric presents The Reapers starring John Mason and Lita Whipple followed by Theda Bara in Sapho with Frank Norcross and Warner Oland in supporting roles. The program promises dramatic action and musical novelty throughout for an attentive audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleen
Mies Colson
Tom Calloway
Lang
Joe Kennedy
Joe
Lyric Toray
Reapers
John Mason
Mr. Mason
Lita Whipple
Cage
Splendid Remedy for Constipation in Children
Parents urged to use Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin a mild laxative without narcotics. A Washington, Po., mother cites its success for her daughter Marie and notes the product strengthens bowel action and restores regularity. Cost is fifty cents a bottle. trials available by writing Dr W B Caldwell, Monticello, Illinois.
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Eva F. Gaff
10Th St
Washington
Po. C
Marie
Malvern Seeks to Wed Laura Gubbons Amid Family Turmoil
In a tangled tale, Malvern plans to marry Laura Gubbons after breaking up the statue conflict and thwarting Drummond’s protection. Laura insists on going to Drummond’s home where a diner hostess encounter leads to a late revelation. The plot unveils Drummond’s murder of the band member and the sculptor Coudal’s suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drumnot
Laura
Malvern
Womern
Fifts Avenue
Coudal
Sculpio
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Cobb
Simpson
Univenmaity
Cal
Aig Barnes
National League
St. Louis
Pittaburgh
Ames
Topeka Lincoln
Wichita Omahg
Arennees
Eaws
West Side Coal & Junk Yard
Cheyenne
Castoria
Stratton Estate
Theda Bara
Frank Norcross
Laura Gubbina
Firth Avenue
Mary Martin
Drummond
Marie Gapy
Campbells
I. H. Hopkins
Carpenter-Morton CO
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