Balloon Contest Winners Named in National Flight Test
The University City of St. Louis balloon, with John Berry and John McCullough aboard, won the national contest covering 382 miles landing six miles south of Fort Payne Alabama. The New York balloon finished second at 355 miles and 35 hours 10 minutes in air time, reaching Corinth Mississippi vicinity. An official Aero Club statement notes University City leads by about 26.5 miles and rewards will be announced next week after government maps are reviewed.
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New York
University City of
Miss
Aero Club
Washington
The
University City
Fort Payne
Ala
John Meadows
Freestone Peak
Indianapolis
W. A. Voyle
Corinth
Indiana
Turnfest brings detectives from several cities to Cincinnati
Chief of Police Millikin arranged lodging at city hall and a ten dollar daily allowance for ten detectives arriving from Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago Detroit Cleveland and Toledo. They will pair with Cincinnati officers during the convention. A carpenter, John Johnson, fell twenty feet from a scaffold while building Fountain Square stands and injured his foot. Dr. Estell treated him and he was sent home.
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Millikin
City Hall
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Toledo
Cincinnati
John Johnson
L. P. Hazen Company
Fountain Square
Johnson
J. D. Estell
Race cars pass Colby in New York to Seattle event
Three cars of the New York Seattle race passed Colby at 9 this morning. Shawmut tied up eight miles south due to rains and bad roads, finishing first but leaving second. Ford No 2 led out first with Shawmut second, Ford No 1 reportedly passed through Goodland and was expected to reach Denver tonight along with Acme, which had not yet passed Colby.
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Colby
Kan
Denver
Acme
Taylor Wins English Golf Championship for Fourth Time
Deal England June 11 J H Taylor the mid Surrey professional won this year's golf championship finishing the play today James and Braid tied for second place This marks the fourth time Mr Taylor has claimed the title.
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Deal
England
J. H. Taylor
James and
Braid
Mr. Taylor
Bluebonnets Race Day At Montreal Completes Card
Lady Esther falls at start in third race while Musgrave escapes injury. Simcoe and Flying Squirrel win races one and two respectively, with Center Shot and Jeanette also taking titles in the card run at Bluebonnets track located near Montreal.
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Montreal
Esther
Musgrave
Simcoe
Herbert
Davenport
Orimar
Pleasing
Michael’ Angela
Spion
St. Clair
Bluecoat
Flying Squirrel
Rettig
Fauntleroy
Harty
Arawak
McCarthy
Senator Brackett
J. H. Houghton
Dalhousie
Mentry
Fulford
Lady Esther
Carthage
John Carroll
Powell
Stellaland
Jeannette
Bobby Kean
Harry
Petulant
Toll Box
Spanish Prince, Greendale, Sensible, Descognets
Lady Isabel
Orcagna
Marcolini
King of the Mist
Race card of six events with weights and entries
The card lists six races for three year olds and up with weights. Entries include Cross Over Popover May Florence Coon Skin Huda's Sisters in race one and Grandpa Sanctus Jimmy Lane Oaklawn in race two. Other races feature Waldo Angerona Dully Care and Charlie Hargrave in race three plus Joe Madden Hilarious Fayette in race four. The Gentlemen's Cup lists Norfolk Aster D'Or King Sol and Profit among others in race five. Race six features three year olds and up with pins and various weights such as Norbitt Mark Antony and Marcellus.
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Cross Over
Popover
May Florence
Coon Skin
Huda
New York
Grandpa
Sanctus
Jimmy Lane
Oaklawn
Waldo
Angerona
Dully Care
Charlie Hargrave
Jacquelina
Outpost
Carlton
Joe Madden
Hilarious
Fayette
Practical
Norfolk
King Sol
Profit
Melodeon
Footpad
Time Pippin
Rubin Grande
Indomitable
N. Lea
Norbitt
Mark Antony Ir
Marcellus
Beauclere
Lad of Langdon
Rio Grande
Galconde
Ruxton
Dander
Local Amateur Baseball Matchups Across City Divisions
Avondale meets College Hill at College Hill while Madisonville teams face Lockland in Hartwell. Northside plays Pleasant Ridge. Norwood hosts Ivorydale at Carthage. Notable pitchers Hollis and Bushelman deliver strong showings as Carey teams seek league advantage.
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Avondale
College Hill
Madisonville
Lockland
Hartwell
Northside
Pleasant Ridge
Norwood
Ivorydale
Carthage
Baseball doubleheader and Norwood clash at Norwood park
Schmiesing faces Christ Church at East End grounds with Gano scoring for Christ Church and Hagen umpiring. Cathedral meets First Regiment at Oakley with Pechiney umpire and Martin scorer. Fleischmanns postpone their game for a weekend picnic. Ironton teams travel to Norwood for a 2:48 departure and 10:00 arrival to watch the Norwoods in a big Saturday game.
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Schmiesing
Christ Church
Christ Church Grounds
Hagen
Gano
Cathedral
First Regiment
Oaksey
Pechiney
Martin
Fleischmann-Mount Auburn
Fleischmanns
Manhattan Park
Church Grounds
East End
Cathedrals
Soldier Boys
Oakley
Ratterman
Goodfellow
Schlottmann
Campbell
Kennedy
Bentel
Fehring
Keefe
Ludlow
McKeown
Norwood
Ironton (O
Norwoods
Ironton
Norfolk & Western
Cincinnati
Selby
Vine- Norwood
Carthage Fair Grounds
Ivory
Gyms and Covington Clash in Park Showdowns
Local gym squad faces Advent at Gym grounds while Covington meets Reds at Spink's Park. The card also lists Blues set to play Covington in a Fall wayerys feature of AGLVS.5 Yo and Oe EAS Blues.
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Gyms
Advent
Covington
Reds
Spink's Park
Fall Wayerys i. A. Aglvs
Y M C A Beats Nelson Business College 12–10 at Spinks Park
The Day School team of the Y M C A defeated Nelson Business College boys 12 to 10 at Spinks Park on Friday. Harding and Linne starred for the Y M C A while Richards and Strong played for Nelson. The victory ties the Y M C A with Nelson and Bartlett atop the standings after each has won and lost once.
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Nelson Business College
Spinks’ Park
Harding
Linne
Nelson
Richards
Strong
Bartlett
Vanderbilt Wins Prize at International Horse Show
London reports American entries excelled at the international horse show. In Class 38 harness horses, five American pairs earned honors including Walter Winans with Cokersrosador and Pros serpine first. Pandora and Cyrus fourth. Lord Baltimore and My Maryland fifth. Thaddeaus and Thetis in reserve. Chiquita and Lady Seaton commended. In Class 90 Rossmore placed fourth among 4 year olds plus. In Class 82 Beau Ideal placed third among ladies hacks. A G Vanderbilt won third prize in the three special cups, the only American entry.
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London
Walter Winans
Cokersrosador
Proserpine
William EI. Meoore
Pandora
Cyrus
Co. W. Watson
Lord Baltimore
My Maryland
Moore
Thaddeaus
Thetis
Chiquita
Lady Seaton
Gardner Reinstated After College Report Delay
The National Commission grants reinstatement to W Lawrence Gardner after he, while holding a Boston American League title, did not report this spring. He had written permission to finish college and faces no penalty due to a previously good record. The decision cites his history and approval by Boston AL president Mr Taylor.
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W. Lawrence Gardner
National Commission
Taylor
Aug. Herrmann
John A. Heydler
B. B. Johnson
Sloan bill bans race track gambling in Florida
The Sloan bill banning race track gambling and stakeholding in Florida became law today after Governor Gilchrist signed it. Provisions take effect May 1, 1911.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Sloan
Florida
Gilchrist
Baseball Scores and Standings From River City Games
At Atlanta first game Atlanta 4 New Orleans 3 Batteries Bartley Rodgers and Smith Hess and Schriver. Second game Atlanta 0 New Orleans 9. At Memphis Memphis at Birmingham 1 Eleven innings called on account of darkness. At Montgomery Montgomery 2 Mobile 3. At Nashville Nashville 14 Little Rock 5.
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Atlanta
New Orleans
Bartley
Rodgers
Smith
Hess
Schriver
Memphis
Birmingham
Montgomery
Mobile
Nashville
Little Rock
Baseball scores from cities with delayed or extra innings
In Newark New Jersey the Newark game beat Buffalo 2 to 1. Baltimore defeated Rochester by 1. Jersey City hosted Montreal with a 1 0 score after fifteen innings. Providence Rhode Island saw the Toronto game postponed due to wet grounds.
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Newark
N. J
Buffalo
Baltimore
Rochester
Jersey City
Montreal
Providence, R. I
Aida Final Touches At Chester Park For Opening Night
Verdi’s Aida is set for presentation at Chester Park tomorrow evening with Miss Norwood and Miss Collier alternating in the title role. Seventy five extra performers will appear in act two as Egyptian army chieftains Ethiopian captives and attendants.
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Chester Park
Miss Norwood
Miss Collier
Faetkenheur
Chester
Kryl Leads Noted Band for Two-Week Zoo Engagement
Kryl and his band with vocal and instrumental soloists of high reputation begin a two weeks engagement at the Zoo on Sunday afternoon. Critics note his Paderewski hair is a joke, but emphasize his brains and skill as director and cornet virtuoso. The program mixes popular and classical works to showcase each artist at their best.
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Kryl
the Zoo
Zoo
Last performances of Madame Butterfly at Chester Park
The English Opera company continues its strong run with daily shows at Chester Park. A large audience applauded last night and expressed approval of every act as the run grows in popularity.
Pete Baker Featured At Coney Island Free Vaudeville
Pete Baker, the old-time German comedian, was booked as a special for the free vaudeville bill at Coney Island Sunday afternoon. He will perform during the Turnfest crowds and continues his familiar sketches, storytelling, godling and singing. Baker is a surviving member of the German comedians once led by Joe Emmett and is noted for his singing, yodeling, storytelling, and graceful stage presence.
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Pete Baker
Coney Island
Baker
River Park
Summer Park
Joe Emmett
Mr. Baker
Mr. Emmett
Marchioness Is Sighted In Bermuda Race Update
The schooner Restless owned by Dr. Leedon Sharpe of the Yachtsmen's Club Philadelphia finished off St. Davids Head at 3 35 p m after starting from Gravesend Bay New York and the sloop Marchioness owned by J P Crozier of the same club was sighted this evening in the Bermuda race update
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Restless
Leedon Sharpe
Yachtsmen’s Club
Philadelphia
Gravesend Bay
New York City
St. David’s Head
Marchioness
J. P. Crozier
Antibetting Law Goes Into Effect in Texas
The anti racing betting law passed by the last legislature goes into effect tonight and steps are being taken to discontinue racing in Houston and other Texas cities. It is believed the new law will end all horse racing in the state.
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Port
Houston
Texas
Ketchell Seeks Jeffries as Referee for Johnson Fight
After Ketchell beat O'Brien in Philadelphia, bets on Broadway show Johnson as favorite shrinking. Ketchell aims to meet Johnson for the world title in Colma, Cal, next October with Jim Jeffries as referee, a role manager Willus Britt says Jeffries would accept if Johnson agrees.
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New York
Jack O’brien
Philadelphia
Stanley Ketchell
Jack Johnson
Broadway
Ketchell
Johnson
O’brien
Jim Jeffries
Colma
Cal
Michigan
Willus Britt
Jeffries
Ketcher
Britt
Ketchell-Johnson
Mob Lynches Two Black Men in South Carolina
A telephone message from Smoaks reports Quillie Simmons and Frank Samuels, held for the murder of Ben Smoakie, were lynched this afternoon by a mob of over 500 in nearby Branchville. The victims are African American men.
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Branchville
8. C
Smoaks
Quillie Simmons
Frank Samuels
Ben Smoakie
Writer Jacob M. Gordin Dies in Brooklyn Home
Jacob M. Gordin, noted Hebrew playwright and advocate for Jewish rights, died of cancer today at his Brooklyn residence. A Rus sian-born editor, he championed Jewish causes in his publications.
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New York
Jacob M. Gordin
Brooklyn
Russia
Continuous five cent show at Lyric Theater opens Monday
Beginning Monday the International Projectoscope company will inaugurate a continuous performance at the Lyric theater. Doors open at 10 am and the show runs to 11 30 pm with three picture changes weekly on Sundays Wednesdays and Fridays. Last night amateurs' night at Heucks featured greatly enjoyed exercises. Manager Hooley plans a new amateur scheme to be announced next week aimed at footlight favorites of youth.
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International Projectoscope Company
Lyric Theater
Heuck’s
Hooley
River steamer displays and Chester beach crowds highlight park season
The Ohio River rise brings steamers close to Coney gates as night lighting and river stage draw crowds. Chester sees a busy bathing beach with improvements, a warm Sunday push by Queen City Bathing Beach manager Kreger, and a free vaudeville bill featuring Fisher and Burkhart, Carson brothers, Dunbar's Goat circus, and Cora Monahan.
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Ohio River
Kreger
Queen City
Chester Free
Fisher
Burkhart
Carson Brothers
Dunbar
Goat Circus
Cora Monahan
Theatrical order honors secretary in Cincinnati meeting
Cincinnati Lodge No. 338 of the Theatrical Mechanical Association hosted a secretarial tribute to Robert Newman, grand secretary, during a day of sightseeing and a supper at Chester Park. Newman spoke on the order’s growth and plans for a welfare home with bids from Denver and Oklahoma City for its location. He departed for Detroit after the meeting.
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Cincinnati Lodge No. 338
The
Theatrical Mechanical Association
Walnut Street
Robert Newman
Order
Cincinnati
Shriners
Louisville
Newman
H. K. Shockley
Charles Schweitzer
William Keenan
Charles Hamer
E. H. Moas
Chester Park
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Denver
Oklahoma City
Detroit
Espy
Cincinnati Democratic Club
First National Bank
Harmon
James D. Cox
Dayton
Matt R. Denver
W. Monfort
J. H. Dierkes
M. J. Keefe
Joseph J. Ackerman
THAIN 15 ROBBED MEN ARRESTED IN ROCHESTER
Five prisoners were turned over to Rochester police charged with train robbery after a refrigerator car on the New York Central fast mail was broken into east of Syracuse. The raid left express packages ransacked before police cornered the suspects in Syracuse. The men claimed to be from New York and Brooklyn.
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New York Central
Rochester
N. Y
Fast Mail
Syracuse
New York
Brooklyn
Engineer report calls for L and N harbor line permit revocation
Colonel Russell of the United States engineers reports to the secretary of war that the permit granted to the L and N to encroach near Broadway should be revoked. L and N representatives claim the issue affects only a few feet near Broadway and Cincinnati has no interest in it. The franchise up for city council action concerns crossing the public landing above the harbor line and the railway has the right to grant this franchise if it sees fit.
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Russell
United States Engineers
Secretary of War
Harbor Line
Broadway
Cincinnati
American Lost in the Atlantic Desperate Crew Clue Found
A fragmentary report notes weapons found amid an Atlantic search hinting at the desperate nature of the men involved and their doomed mission. The item underscores perilous stakes and perilous conditions faced by the crew at sea.
Doctor Beardsley Targeted in Chicago Black Hand Attack
Dr Jennia A Beardsley a Chicago physician was stabbed twice at her home on Peoria Street after answering a back door knock. Detectives hidden inside the house failed to stop the assailant who fled in darkness. A threatening letter demanding 500 dollars was turned over to police and signed with a mock black hand and skull emblem.
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Chicago
Jennia A. Beardsley
Peoria Street
Branch of Black Hand Order Reported in Cincinnati
Letters found in trunks of arrested men indicate a Cincinnati branch of the Black Hand with a leader possibly in hiding. Inspector Hosford, bringing evidence from Bellefontaine arrests, described a large arsenal and planned rapid action against suspects, including Viccario. Interpreters sort letters as officials prepare to consult Cleveland prosecutors on charges.
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Cincinnati
Black Hand
Hosford
Bellefontaine
Hatless Boys Protestturned Disorderly Conduct Arrest
Frank McCormick of 716 Clark Street grabbed caps from several boys at Eighth and Cutter streets and waved them at street cars. Patrolman Schuelte ordered him to return the caps. when refused, McCormick was arrested for disorderly conduct after a crowd gathered.
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Frank McCormick
Clark Street
Eighth
Cutter Streets
Schuelte
McCormick
Colt Upsets Auto Chauffeur Is Hurt
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports in Washington D C on June 11 that a colt driven by Leo Wright attacked a moving auto, pushing it off the road and injuring Dr Mytinger of Jeffersonville who was briefly under the vehicle before accompanying it to the factory for repairs.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington D. H
Mytinger
Jeffersonville
Léo Wright
Colt
Earthquake Shocks Felt in the South of France
Seismic tremors jarred the Riviera from 9 to 11 pm with serious damage in Lambesc where eight people were reported killed. Enguilles and Aix saw collapsed buildings and a vermicelli factory partial collapse. The shocks shook Toulon harbor, upset arc lamps, and were felt across southern France, rivaling the 1838 quake.
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France
Riviera
Toulon
Marseilles
Lambesc
Aix
Enguilles
Flames Destroy Two Railroad Freight Cars
A fire in the Southern railway yards at McLean Avenue and Kenner Street yesterday destroyed two freights and scorched about six more. Railroad workers fought to prevent spread as the yard engine moved cars to safety and several consignments of pineapples were saved. Estimated damage runs from 2500 to 3000 dollars.
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Southern Railway
McLean Avenue
Kenner Street
Conservatory Commencement Shines with Music and Honors
The Conservatory of Music held a brilliant commencement with the orchestra led by Mr. Thitndeilt and the college choir directed by Harold Beckett Gibbs. The Rev Dr Nelson gave the address and diploma presentations to twenty two graduates across vocal, piano, violin, elocution, and public school music departments.
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Conservatory of Music
Conservatory Music Hall
Conservatory Orchestra
Thitndeilt
Harold Beckett Gibbs
Florence Thiele
Clara Bauer
Alma Schneger
Hans Richard
Hans Huber
Nelson
Christchurch
Mary Fletcher Gray
Leta Loewenberg
Lucia Anna Rliedlin
Nettie Schneider
Frances Elizabeth Blair
Josephine Palmer Frank
Emily Wickersham Rawson
Gladys Tamzin Shatler
Fanny May Shepard
Alice Margaret Shiels
Miami Centennial Opens at Oxford Tonight
Miami University celebrates its centennial with a Student night carnival on campus, a historical street parade of grotesque floats, and a baccalaureate sermon by President Benton followed by Dr. Robert Christie of Pittsburg addressing religious associations.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
Miami University
Oxford
Collegians Wiil
Benton
Robert Christie
Pittsburg
Elks Auction Boxes for Night Baseball Game
The North Cincinnati Turners claimed first choice of boxes for the electric light games at the ball park in an Elks temple auction last evening. August Herrmann had the second choice at $106, with many boxes selling for $50 and lower, totaling about $800 in premium bids.
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North Cincinnati
Turners
Ball Park
Elks’ Temple
August Herrmann
Death by Own Action Recall of Mary Eckert Case
Frederick Neuskamm a 38 year old teamster once broommaker known as the crazy broommaker of Guy street was found hanged in the attic of his sister's home at 2317 Guy Street He had been missing since last Wednesday Despondency and unemployment were cited as factors Coroner Coe and Clerk Von Hoene investigated the death linking it to prior cases connected to the Mary Beckhart strangulation and the Hamilton murderer confession
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Frederick Neuskamm
Guy Street
Neuskamm
Mary Beckhart
Walnut Street
Knapp
Hamilton
Henry
Neus Kartm
Michael Orth
Garret
Orth
Coe
von Hoene
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Henry W. Nallop
Cincinnati
State Penitentiary
Harry
Annie
Henry W
Henry W. Nater
St. Bernard
Bauer declines to seek re election in fifteenth ward
In Cincinnati politics Bauer of the Fifteenth ward said he will not run again saying the race costs too much and the post holds little to offer. Three candidates Daniel Heintz attorney Tom Linson and Max Kurzinsky enter the field with primaries upcoming.
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Coi
Dan Bauer
Bauer
Rauar
Hunt
Victor Heintz
Tomlinson
Max Kurzinsky
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McCullough
Kansas
Queen City League
Y. M. C. A. League
Covington Cardinals
Riedlins
Covingtons
Covington Blues
Herman Tembrenzal
Chiemoth
Army
Chlemoth
Steve O’donnell
Herman
Vanderbilt
Gardner
Southern League
Verdi
Mme
Peter Baker
Coney
Jeff
Coney’s Gates
Mechanical Association Lodge
Atlantic
Cologera Vicario
Collerge Viccario
Viccario
Demar
Funde
Cain
Demars
Oldfield
Pate
Hutchess
Day
Auto
Conservatory
Miami
Historic College
ELKS
Mary Eckert
Nailor
Buck" Scheible
Board of Elections
Wes Rippey
Ed Kellogg
Chris Stichnath
West End
Harmon Club
J. Ryan
Fred Bott
W. E. Hirt
Wade Street
B. A. Hulswitt
Harry Logan
Albert Deihmn
Robert Becker
James Keenan
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