Lajoie Remembered Amid Baseball Reverie in New York
In a tribute column from New York on September 1, Larry Lajoie, famed star of the early 20th century, is praised for graceful fielding and hard hitting. The piece notes his long career with the Naps and Athletics, his near- pennant battles, and his final years, highlighting injuries, decline, and his enduring legacy in baseball history.
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New. York
Larry Lajoie
Uwe Fom
New York
Larry
Arinet
Naps
Inez
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Cubs
Lajoie
Athletics
Giants
White Sox
Great Tenis
Jin
Hue
Lajote
Jie
The
Athletica
Phil. Dice
O'Brien Secures Decision Over Coffey in Welterweight Clash
In a National A. C. card at Marieville R.1 on September 29 Jacek O'Brien defeated Jimmy Coffey by decision. The two met previously on Saturday with O'Brien earning the win. Young Jack O'Brien, his brother, was present at the bout.
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Will Box
PRS
Valladelphia Jacek O'rien
Young Jack
Will Lenin
Jimmy Coffey
A. C
Marieville
R. 1
O'Brien
Coffeyeeye
Brooklyn Tram Bthong Reflects on Phillies Past
Brooklyn's current form evokes Philadelphia's great teams of 1897 1898 and 1899 with strong natural power yet lacking consistent protein and percentage ball. The piece notes Philadelphia’s earlier dominance and hints at needed improvements for Brooklyn, while mentioning Leader office WM and a call for clean cotton rage at a favorable price.
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Brooklyn
Phillies
Sheridan Hosts Third Wyoming Polo Tournament
Sheridan to host the third annual Wyoming polo tournament for the Silver Cup on September 17 and 24. Three teams compete: Polo Ranch led by Malcom Moncrieffe with John Cover Luther Barker and J W Wilson Jr. Walsh Wasps captained by R H Walsh with Fred Skinner Harold Hilman and Floyd Bard. McCoy Ranch led by Milton McCoy with Goelet Gallatin Roy Snyder and J Gentry.
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Wyoming
Sheridan
Polo Ranch
Walsh Wasps
McCoy Ranch
Malcom Moncrieffe
Colorado
John Cover
Luther Barker
J. W. Wilson
R. H. Walsh
Fred Skinner
Harold Hilman
Floyd Bard
Milton McCoy
Goelet Gallatin
Roy Snyder
J. Gentry
Scribe Protests Catcher to Play Against Dodgers
The Boston baseball writers protested the decision to play Lew McCarty the catcher recently acquired by the Giants from the Dodgers. The dispute centers on his eligibility and the Giants upcoming game against the Dodgers.
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Scribe
Catcher
Dodgers
Baseball Writers of
Boston
Lew McCarty
Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Brooklyn Dodgers Play Sparks in Pennant Chase
McCarthy may share in the World Series if the Brooklyn team wins the National League pennant. The Boston scribes note he won t be the best again but acknowledge a hard fast game against the Dodgers with remarkable plays.
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McCarthy
Brooklyn
Boston Scribes
McCarty
Dodgers
Cheyenne High Names New Athletic Council Members
Paul Peters Phil Hopkings and Haney Wolston join Cheyenne High School athletic council working with faculty Currol Cochran and Prof Merten to guide the year. Coach Cochran drills football squad on ball handling as practice builds toward possible two teams and scrimmage play at the Wyoming national guard camp stretch.
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Paul Peters
Phil Hopkings
Haney Wolston
Cheyenne High School
Courral
Conch Cochran
Merten
Felp
Cochran
Wyoming National Guard
Kilbane Remains A Premier Featherweight Champion
The Yorkers Herald lauds Johnny Kilbane as the world featherweight champion after a technical victory over Geo Chaney at Cedar Point on Labor Day. Kilbane’s skill and timing are praised, with speculation he could fight Freddy Welsh if weights allow, and that he might outbox the Brit in a ten round match.
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Johnny Kilbane
Geo. Chaney
Lahor
Cedar Point
Kilbane
Kid Williams
Philadelphia
Freddy Welsh
Johnny
Britheher
Welsh
Freddy
Niles
Yorkers Herald
Leibold Plays Jokes on Mates on River Prank
In Chicago Nemo Leibold and teammates Jack Fournier and Buck Weaver plot a prank during a Sox visit to McHenry. A skiff and launch chase ends with a severed rope, leaving Fournier and Weaver two miles from shore before reaching the dock for lunch.
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Chicago
Nemo Leibold
White Box
Jack Fournier
Buck Weaver
Tham
Nemo
Fournier
Weaver
McHeny
Sox
McHenry
Fox River
Leibold
Seibold
Barlow
Jack
Buck
Baseball Results From National League Games
Yesterday's NL games featured New York against Cincinnati with unclear details. Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh eight to five, with Evans, Jacobs, Miller, and Fischer contributing at bat. Boston beat Philadelphia and Chicago ailed, while Philadelphia topped St Louis 46 with Hatterson, Meadows, and Gonsales delivering.
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Brooklyn
Pugrabmte
Bee Carenens
Tiefelle Nem
Evans
Jacobs
Miller
Fischer
Pfeffer
Mayers
Pittsburg
Brookium
Ieeatisigeuwa
Momaux
Coombs
Chicago
Vere Werent Liege
Cama’ Bostom
Lee
Hending
Wilson
Rudolph and
Gowdy
Phi
Loule Beee
Philadelphia
Aree Hatterson
Meadows
Baseball score notes from multiple games across cities
Scattered box score fragment lists lineups and batteries for games in Washington Boston Chicago St Louis Cleveland and Colorado Springs. It mentions Ruth and Thomas Johnson and Henry for a ten inning game, Wellman Hartley Bens Schalk for another, Ehmke Spencer Coveleskie Bagby ONeill for Cleveland, and Hunt Griffith BSlerser Bievens for Colorado Springs.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Wellman and Hartley
Bens
Schalk
Colorado Springs
Hunt and
Griffith
Bslerser and
Bievens
Didier Smith Sees New York Pitcher Comparison
Didier Smith reports manager McGraw in New York on September 12 praising a young pitcher as a potential second Matty to rival George, the Columbia hurler, amid a growing debate on staff depth.
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New York
McGraw
Gtote
Matty
George
Columbia
Smith Compared to Matty as Debut Impresses Giants Scout
McCraw compares young pitcher Smith to Matty and notes striking resemblances in build delivery and demeanor. He cites a drop ball and a slow ball unmastered by Matty as Smith shows potential to become a great pitcher and help the Giants soon.
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McCraw
Matty
Smith
Nia
St. Louis
Roger Hornsby
Cardinals
Hornsby
Giants
Fine Feathers at Lyric Theatre in Broadway debut style
Broadway audiences were stunned by Fine Feathers presented at the Lyric Theatre by World Film. Janet Beecher stars in the Eugene Walter drama about temptation facing the wife of a young engineer and the story’s moral reckoning.
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World Film Corporation
Janet Beecher
Eugene Walter
Dam Cries for Truth Behind Pecos Cement
A fragmentary account links inferior cement to Pecos dam construction and threatens disaster. The text blends a dramatic photo narrative with a Dublin audience scene and a shopgirl exchange about a pane in the stomach, illustrating mixed themes of fear and gratitude.
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Pecos
Dublin
Stummich
Fullness of the Heart Story From the London Globe
Before the war a tale from the London Globe describes a prima donna grappling with her inadequate knowledge and the ensuing inner conflict. The piece reflects on artistic pride and personal humility set against a prewar backdrop.
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The
London Globe
Denver Visitors Tour City With Local Hosts
A group of Denver visitors spends a day in the city, hosted by notable locals including H. E. Wallace F. E. Olan FE. M. Southard C. F and Wallack, and Mrs. M. Mitter, among others.
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Denver
Denver Pen
Enne
Oujluy
H. E. Wallace
F. E. Olan
FE. M. Southard
C. F&f
Wallack
Mra
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