Coffroth Reigns as Boxing Promoter King on Coast
Chicago reports on James W. Coffroth, the promoter behind major fights in San Francisco. He draws top bouts such as Gans vs Nelson and Attell vs Moran, earns larger gate shares, and earns fighters’ trust with fair dealing, personal charm, and skilled advertising.
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Chicago
Joe Gans
Battling Nelson
San Francisco
James W. Coffroth
Jim Coffroth
Mission Street
Attell
Moran
Frisco
Golden Gate City
Stanley Ketchel
Bill Papke
Coffroth
Marisch
Gleason
Berger
Greggaims
Sunny Jim
Widner
Walcott
Dixie Kid
College Hill Beats Madisonville for Saturday League Second
College Hill secured second place by defeating Madisonville in a Saturday afternoon matchup. Strong pitching from Gatchend Woods and solid defense from Creasy at third anchored College Hill’s win. Eberle and Haberer led the offense with notable hits while Becker and Allen contributed offensively for their squads.
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College Hill
Madisonville
Gatchend Woods
Creasy
Madis
Harold
Becker
St Eberle
Allen
McBriar
Haberer
Ynn
Arsenuite
Farrell
Wood
Scheibly
Dell
Gatch
Northside Routs Garey Behind 6th Inning Burst
Northside surged to a decisive win over Garey scoring six runs in the sixth inning as Williams pitched. Klingler handled first, Parks and Brinker covered fielding, while Cassner scattered the hits. Final: Northside 6 5 0 0 0 6 0 0 1 8. Garey 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.
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Northside
Garey
Williams
Kingler
Parks
Brinker
Cassner
HLO
A. Se Ritty
H.myers
Murphy
Eister
A.meyers
Newman
Ball
Klingler
O Iaitchell
Oj Kaiser
Bosler
Geog’n
Oe Gus
Will
Bellevue Athletics Rally Over Smith & Nixon In Tight Game
Bellevue Athletics defeated Smith & Nixon with Snyder on the mound delivering strong pitching. O'Donnell also pitched well but winded outfield play. Final score 4 3 12? unclear. key hits from Fowler Klare La Kamp Kamman. O'Donnell 7 strikeouts Snyder 9. Walks O'Donnell 6 Snyder 2. Time 2 15. Umpire Worth.
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Bellevue Athletics
Smith & Nixon
Fowler
Klare
la Kamp
Kamman
Athletics
O'Donnell
Snyder
B. A. Ab.h.o.a
N. Ab.h.o.a.e
K. Paffe
Apple
Woolley
S. Kam’an
Oess
Kiare
Paffe
Reuter
Leverone
R. LaKamp
Hoels’er
Arata
Delbr’er
Donnell
Kayser
Norwood Defeats French Bros In Pitcher-Heavy Rally
Norwood wins 16 to 14 over French Bros after using three pitchers. Both sides slugged hard as Seitz Knauft Scearce Schulte and Gregg led with multiple hits. Time 2 20 with Brauer umpiring.
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Norwood
French Bros
French Bros. Norwood
Doll
McKeown
Jewell
Scearce
Gregg
Schulte
Barrett
Seitz
Knauft
Searce
Jewell Seitz
Phelan
Geitz
Brauer
H.o.a-E
H.O.A. C.hel
E . Murray
S’ree
P.r
Aeeee i Gregg
W.hel
Keo
Burian'r
Berry
Williams
R.p
Ste
Oll Mullen
P.m
Gas Company defeats St Henry 7 to 5 in baseball game
Two-base hits by Buskin and Felt, a three-base hit by Cronin, and a home run by Schaeffer highlighted Gas Company’s 7 to 5 win over St Henry. Kortekamp allowed 8 runs with 1 base on balls, Walker struck out 4, and Web was the umpire.
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Madisonville
College Hill
Eberle
Creasy
Haberer
McBrine
Stelenses
Holmes
Reed
Guest
Lawton
Gatch
Wood
Swood
Feye
Car Company
Fleischmann
T. Shambaugh
Cassiday
Ortleib
Ledemeier
Bringleman
Bringelmay
Poole
Vellage
Munrath
Schwab II
Schwab
Avon
Ab.h.o.a.e Thee
Kreimer
Burck
Norwood
C.j’nson
M . Rogers
R.johnson
Ruckst'hl
Tarbill C
Fisher
Sanders
Gloss
Flaherty
Thau
Stevenson
Addams
Bass
Pleasant Ridge
Avondale Detereeenee
McGinnis
Northside
Rageibag
Tisrcarecgrecen
Macke
Brinker
H.meyers
Ritty
Pheister
Williamson
Mitchill
Newman
Cassner
Dugan
St. Henry
Buskin
R. Felt
Cronin
Schaeffer
Pases
Gas Company
Kortekamp
Walker
St. Patricks
Doyle
St. Patrick's
Hagerty
Stanley
Mud Hens pitcher Jack Suthoff released
Special Dispatch reports Toledo August 1 Mud Hens pitcher Jack Suthoff from Cincinnati was given his unconditional release today.
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Special Dispatch
Commercial Tribune
Toledo
Jack Suthoff
The
Mud Hens
Cincinnati
Queen City League Adv aA Te PLA ae Tae Frey
Advent defeated Peters Arms 6 to 4 in a Queen City League game. Kennedy allowed 8 walks and struck out 8, while Ratterman pitched 7 innings for the win. Key hits included Baschang and Stacey with two base hits and Ratterman adding a three base hit.
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Frey
Bentle
Martin
McNally
Chang
Swaim
Ratter
Feiler
Casey
Ottke
ij/Kramer
Wolf
Clark
Dacey
Stacey
Kendy
Hemple
Outing
Advent
Socscesscves & AL
Peters Arms
Baschang
Ratterman
Peters
Schlel
McCarthy
Kennedy
Norwood Beats Johnston Co. 7 to 5 in Linwood
Norwood defeats W. T. Johnston Co. 7 to 5 at Linwood. Hayes of Johnston shines on defense while Woertz bats well. Lo rentz Kempf and Hayes contribute multiple hits for Norwood. Scoring details include two-base hits by Hite Woertz Kempf and Hayes.
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Norwood
Johnston
W. T. Johnston Co
Linwood
Woertz
Hayes
Kempf
Lorentz
Barntell
Creed
G. Kelly
Shorst
Lauter
Boehnlein
Sauter
Gaffey
Newport 6 Fay Egan 4 in Park Benefit Game
Newport beat Fay Egan 6 to 4 at Wiedemann Park in a benefit game for Charles Stemler who was injured weeks earlier. Arbogast and Brantner each struck out four. Bramb lage had a home run and a double. two-base hit by Coleman. other miscues and plays listed.
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New Wiedemann Park
Newports
Fay & Egan
Charles Stemler
Newport
Coleman
Nuhn
Bramlage
Shieve
Arbogast
Brantner
Klein
Baseball Game Summary From Asetirarssvasvees 00 102 Bt
The record lists players Murphy Hag erty O Meara with a three base hit and home runs. Stanley struck out 16 times Speed 4. Passed ball by Ahern. Walks by Stanley 5 Speed 4. Time 1 55. Um pires Reilly and Early noted.
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Patrickk’s
Murphy
Hagerty
O’meara
Stanley
Speed
Ahern
Reilly
Early
Ft Mitchell Narrowly Defeats Inverness 4–3 at Country Club
Fort Mitchell edged Inverness 4 to 3 after a pitchers duel. Shaffer starred for Ft Mitchell while Barnes pitched well for Inverness despite support errors. Gayle and Gillin played strong defense in the outfield and Buchanan shone at center for Inverness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Mitchell
Inverness
Ft. Mitchell Country Club
Shaffer
Barnes
Gayle
Gillin
Fort
Buchanan
R.H.E
Atoll
Warner
Marty
Surrey Defeats Philadelphia XI At The Oval
The Surrey eleven beat the Gentlemen of Philadelphia at the Oval. Philadelphia were 168 runs short at close of play yesterday and added 45 more today to finish 122 behind with seven wickets remaining.
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London
Surrey
Gentlemen of
Philadelphia
the Oval
Philadelphians
Brown Gives Good Pitching Advice From Mordecai Brown
Baseball legend Mordecai Brown explains pitching strategy to youngsters. He stresses outguessing the batter and varying the sequence to keep hitters off balance. He recalls striking out Ty Cobb in Detroit with a mix of curves and a fast straight pitch, noting Cobb’s reactions and the pitcher’s mental approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mordecai’ Brown
Chicago Cubs
Brown
Waidner Wins Singles. Emerson Set for Title Match
In Chicago on August 1 Harry Waidner defeated Charles Peters 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-1 to earn a shot at Nat Emerson for the title. Peters and Hayes won the men's doubles semifinal, then Peters and Hayes defaulted to Emerson and Waldner in the final. The women's doubles saw Miss Neely and Mrs Barnes beat Miss Steever and Miss Swart 6-3 8-16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harry Weidner
Charles Peters
Nat Emerson
Cincinnati
Emerson
Wardner
Peters
Hayes
Hunt
Trux Emerson
Maud Barns
Carrie Neely
Miriam Steever
Theodora Swart
Waidner
Waldner
Miss Neely
Mrs. Barnes
Steever
Swarz
Thoroughbred Racecard Assigns Weights and Entries
The program lists six races for a meet featuring three year olds and up in sprint routes, steeplechase, and handicap events. Entries include Easton J C Core Sugar Pine Incognito Refined Please Malacca Canvas Banner Rufus Dorante Dandelion Far West Stamina Mohawk N The Squire Mayfield Fancy Lally Banyah Fond Heart Disobedrent D Arkle Killochat Ocean Spray Colonel White Crackshot Woodcraft Disobedient etc with weights from 102 to 147 pounds and post positions noted.
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Ibs
Easton
J. C. Core
Sugar Pine
Incognito
Refined
Please
Malacca
Canvas
Banner
Rufus
von Lear
Guatemotzsin
Westmore
Ehchau
Patriot
Court Lady
Arondack
Albina
Latosca N
Chaperon
Hanania
Fair Messenger
Hawkwing
Secret Service
Monologue
Plume
Prudent
Dorante
Dandelion
Far West
Stamina
Mohawk N
Royal Tourist
the Squire
Beaucoup
Purslane
Mayfield
Fancy
Lally
Banyah
Fond Heart
D’arkle
Killochat
Greeno
Ocean Spray
Colonel White
Crackshot
Woodcraft
Sea Cliff
Wedding Bellis
George W. Lebilt
Helen Harvey
Sandpiper
Lady Bedford
Summer Night
Broadalbin
Bird of Flight N
Miss Kearney
Louise Bell
Maskette
Bransfield Eyes Spokane as Recruiting Hub for Nationals
William E. Bransfield, first baseman for the Philadelphia Nationals, seeks to enter Northwestern League baseball as a magnate and establish Spokane as the recruiting station for his team. Louis W. Thiel in Spokane would handle the commission to arrange deals, aiming to funnel Northwest recruits to Philadelphia as they prove or fail at minor league levels.
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Spokane
William E. Bransfield
Philadelphia Nationals
Philadelphia
Louis W. Thiel
Bransfield
Pennsylvania
Hastside
Sweitzer
Maas
Wolf
Clark Street
League Park
Shamrocks
Dayton Shilohs
Gem City
Hahn and Haberer
Stahley
P. Schafer
Shilohs
Jim McGinnis
Cincys
Oakley
New Checker Column Highlights Strategy From The State
The State of Columbia adds a checker column to its sports page led by Captain F B Fishbourne. It outlines a methodical approach, emphasizes steady openings and study, and provides Game No 108 Double Corners with moves. Also notes Cedar Point outing and Cincinnati checkerists trip with PROBLEM NO 61 by M L Wolff.
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Columbia
S. C
F. B. Fishbourne
Georgia
North
South Carolina
Mason and Dixon
B. Wing
L. S. Ream
Paulding
Cedar Point
Ream
The
Commercial Tribune
Cincinnati Checkerists
Hamilton
Queen City
Des Moines Buys Olmstead From Chicago Club
John F Higgins of the Des Moines Baseball Club in the Western League bought the release of pitcher Fred Olmstead from the Chicago American League club. Olmstead will report to Des Moines management at once.
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Chicago
John F. Higgins
Deg Moines Baseball Club
Chicago American League Baseball Club
Fred Olmstead
Olmstead
Deg Moines
Cincinnati fan food and county league clashes headline
Cincinnati area clubs and semi pro teams fill a busy afternoon schedule at Bellevue Ball Park Cumminsville Park and other venues Cards of the era feature the Kentucky Colonels Mul Doons Blue Birds Regals Walldorf Garfields and several city clubs with matchups including St Clemens Waldorfs Latonia Covington and Reading Nationals plus amateur leagues at League Park and Wiedemann Park with notable lineups and managers vying for trophies and bragging rights.
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Kentucky Colonels
Muldoons
Bellevue Ball Park
Ohio
Indiana
Colonels
Cumminsville
Bail Park
Fast Blue Birds
Regals
All Stars
Cincinnati
Regal Rooters
Allen
St. Clemens
Waldorfs
Garfields
Covington Blues
Latonia
New Latonia’ Park
Latonias
Columbia Cardinals
Reading Nationals
Columbia
Cardinals
Schilling
Conway
Bernie
Baumgartner
Williams
Schmidt
Fetzer
Hawkins
Wolfram
Terrany
Oyster Eaters
Casey
Shamrocks, Jr
Jake
Warriors
Court
Vine Streets
Batesville
Wiliam Nichols
Nichols
Van
Benz
Walnut Hills Stars
Dayton Athletics
Dayton
Hill Boys
J. Tudor
R. Cowen
W. Epstein
E. Rubel
H. Spencer
R. Kroger
C. Stagel
P. Romer
Clark
Rensselacy Park
Naylor
Rensselaer Park
Borchers
Rensselaers
Coonskin
Peters Arms
St. Francis de Sales Corner
Vinnie
Norwood Eagles
Martin
Sanders
Ryan
Sandman
Grogan C.f
Boxer
Huesman
Holmes
Hyde Park
Walnut Hills
Bullock’s Grounds
Wall c
Ambrose
Burbank 2d
Murray S.s
Roemer
O’connor Sr
Wall C.f
H. Draker
P. Drake P
Gerhardt
Nieman
Ferguson
Heisman
Brewers
Johnny Dugan
Reading Dublins
Reading
St. Patrick Club
Saints
Boland
Stanley
Local marksmanship event yields tight finishes and team matches
Yesterday's perfect weather drew shooters led by Bultman and Keplinger in tight contests. Lily Altherr and Baldwin against Cooper joined in team matches, with results showing Bultman narrowly ahead and a series of 25 and 50 target events, culminating in strong scores across multiple rounds.
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Bultman
Keplinger
Miss Althert
Baldwin
Waltham, Mass
Cooper
Eufala
Ala
Bult‘man
Anderson
Lelub
St. Bernard
Braunagel
F. Alterr
Baldy Joss
Offner
Lawrence
Baldy
Totehee Hicks
Miss Albert
Ewceaes
Bullerdick
Miss Altherr
Corveces IV Bullerdichk
Ice
Hs Anderson
Miss Altherfr
Lia
Bedicotd
Fereecedgreeee
Jamaglron Iiss
Hughes Calls Extraordinary Court to Try Racing Cases
Governor Hughes to hold an extraordinary term of the Kings County Supreme Court on August 25 with Justice Rogers of Albany presiding. Acting District Attorney Elder requested the term to address racing laws at Brighton Beach and Saratoga and to bring other race track matters before a special grand jury.
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Sabanac Inn
N. Y
Hughes
Robert H. Elder
Kings County
Supreme Court
Rogers
Watertown
County Court of Kings
Elder
Brighton Beach
Grand Jury
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Joe Walcott
Dixie Kidd
Oréleib
MG. Chubs
Ww. L. P
Avondale
Glass
Schuer
Bringle
Ledem
Carthage
Carthage Fair Grounds
Walter di
Brookville
Ienizok
Baronwood
Ccccsseccees
Dame
Pocotampos
Little Nilly
Fanny Berkshire
Dseseetese
Julia C
H. Bill. T. Davis
F. Elble
Wa.lings
John Flay
George H. Mills
Sam Wooding
Senators Fishing Club
F. Boellinger
Lockland
City and Suburban League
Ae Weer
Bellevue ‘Athletics
St. Henry Wee Reese
Antes French Bros
Fuller
Bethel
Vskin
Brekin
Rink
i/Korteka
Queen City League
Sterman
Baritell
Kelly
Reid
Thorst
New Ab.h.o.a.e
H.o.ab
J. Bardo
Dowell
W.bardo
Mlage
Harvey
Griese
Plummer
Ernstb
R'ckers
St P. Ab.h.o.a.e
H.O. Boland
Dyer
Brennan
O'Brien
O'Meara
Brodbnger
Hesseman
Keefe
Dierkes
Mitchell
Ty Cobb
Detroit
Sam Crawford
Cobb
Saratoga
M. Ll. Wolff
Xenia
O. Plack
Bristol
White
King
Des Moines
Cincinnati Fan Food
Cincinnati Gun Club
Jesse J, Moore
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