Ballplayers Beat Stranger on Train in Bloody Altercation
Baseball notes report Pitcher Jack Powell and First Baseman McGann of the St Louis club fought a passenger on a train from St Louis to the city. The assault occurred after an exchange in a car, leaving the stranger battered while Powell and McGann claimed illness and injury. Manager Donovan questioned the incident and noted only one reliable pitcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Powell
McGann
St. Louis
Powell
Cincinnati
Jack
Donovan
McGanny
Reds Spend Day at Buffalo Exposition
Cincinnati players arrive in Buffalo and spend the day at the Exposition grounds and Niagara Falls before traveling to Brooklyn for a game. Bill Phillips is slated to pitch against the champions, with McPheehee optimistic about turning the tide. Players fault Cincinnati grounds for batting and fielding woes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Buffalo
N. Y
Cincinnati
Exposition Grounds
Niagara Falls
Brooklyn
Bill Phillips
McPheehee
Bill
Harley Parker
Baltimore Club Declares War Over Jennings in Johnson Visit
The Baltimore American League directors meeting here tonight declared forceful opposition to Ban Johnson. Johnson promised league law enforcement and warned Connie Mack that Jennings may play in Baltimore if Philadelphia waives its claim. McGraw and partners demand Jennings in Baltimore, possibly via court action, as Jennings is due tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore American League Baseball Association
Ban Johnson
Johnson
Jennings
Frank
Goldman
Sams
McGraw
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Athletics
Brooklyn Beats New York in Hitting Tilt
Brooklyn defeats New York 10 to 6 after a tough Western trip. Donovan starts for Brooklyn, Denzer finishes as the Brooklyns surge in the sixth inning. Hughes and pitching changes stretch the game. Van Haltren and Sheckard contribute in field and at plate. Att 6,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Brooklyns
New Yorks
Hughes
Donovan
Denzer
Sheckard
Haltren
OAE
Brook
H.O.A.E
Hall
Oj Keeler
Selbach
Sear
Bermard
Hickman
Danien
Ganzel
M'Creery
Strang
Parrell
Warner
Gatins
Nelson
M’'Guire
Taylor
Bowerman
New York
Shaobee
Reneeyeay
Hite-Van Haltren
Dane
Foreery
Metreery
Senevak
Denier
MpCaie
Warner Bag Donovan
Beeghee 1
Bex
Yilé
Umseer Dayer
Unclear historical baseball score from Louis game
The fragment reports a late stage Louis game with box line details, listing players Ritchey Beaumont Donovan Bransfield O Connor Beaumont and others, noting three-base hits home run and stolen bases. It mentions pitchers Murphy Philippi and umpire O Day with a 1:8 time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Ttsbur
Pitts
H.O
E Clarke
Piney
Leach Os
Ryan
Prenst Ai
Ovan
Wagner
Padten
Penmank
Wallace
Rly
T. Louie
Beaumont
Donovan
Bransfield
O'Connor
Burkett
Ritchey
Wraseeeld
Padden
Murphy
Philipp
Nichols
O'Day
Boston wins tight game as Ninth Inning Rally Tops Phillies
Boston defeats Philadelphia in a close nine inning game. Pittinger wild in the eighth helped Boston push runs, with a late rally securing a 7 to 6 victory. Attendance reported at 125 as the National League reduces the price of admission for the remainder of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Philadelphia
Pittinger
National League Monument
B.H.O AE. Phila
Abhoas
Crolius
Thomas
Tenney
Hallman
Deleh
Flick
Agile
Ol Douglass
Ween
Crose
T'Ger
Oforth
Dineen
Sat Willis
Williams Homers as Orioles Top Milwaukee 11-4
Baltimore defeats Milwaukee 11 to 4 behind Williams home run in the third inning. Howell muffed chances for Milwaukee as Sheridan and Con ey played solid defense. Attendance 1,689.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Williams
Milwaukee
Howell
Sheridan and
Coney
Jennings Goes to Athletics Season with Philadelphia Club
Hugh Jennings, coach of the Cornell Baseball Club, leaves Ithaca for Philadelphia to join the Philadelphia American League. He signs for $3,500 and will stay with the league until its season ends. Jennings praises Ban Johnson and the management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Ithaca
Hugh Jennings
Cornell
Philadelphia
Jennings
Phila
Ban Johnson
Left on Bases Baltimore 5 Milwaukee 4
Box score note showsBaltimore defeats Milwaukee five to four as managers and umpires Sheridan and Connolly preside. Game details limited to final score and umpires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Sheridan and
Connolly
Grifth Outshines Inning as Boston Defeats Chicago
In Boston June 18 Griffith exited after a strong showing as Boston edged Chicago 4 to 3. Parent made a dazzling five run saving catch, attendance 4 076, McFarland Jones and Collins contributing two-base hits. Lewis earned the win with 5 strikeouts while Griffith fanned 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Rae
Boston
Grifth
Wis
Piathe
Chicago
Maracahi
Collins
Farl
Schreck
Sullivan
Lewis
Crickzo
Jones
McFarland
Parent
Morro
Isbell
Griffith
Mannassau
Phillies Fall Short as Cleveland Wins in Ragged Tilt
Cleveland toppled Philadelphia 2 to 1 with Dowling struggling and Plank on easy form. Ragged fielding marred both sides in front of 3,185 at Philadelphia. Powers and Chalice delivered standouts for Cleveland while Beck homered for Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Dowling
Plank
Cleveland
Washington and Detroit Bat in Exhibition Linkup
Washington and Detroit played a long game in which Detroit pulled away in the sixth inning with five singles and a homer. Clarke was Washington’s top hitter as attendance reached 3,195.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Detroit
Clarke
Wasbinder Suspended By Marion After Pitching Spoiled
Marion Indiana reports the amateur Cadiz Ohio pitcher Vasbinder was suspended for the season after failing to cooperate with guidance. He protested at Dayton and Indianapolis last week and refused to pitch a game, forfeiting due pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Marion
Ind
Wasbinder
Cadiz
Rube Waddell
Dayton
Indianapolis
Vasbinder
Boston League Club Surrenders On Toll Conflict
Special Despatch reports that in Boston the National League club conceded defeat on the conflict toll dispute. Tolls for all games will be 5 cents, and the smallest crowd in city history attended. A double header is planned Wednesday and a Pittsburg matchup on Saturday while the American League presses on with business as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Pittsburgs
Marion Indians pitcher's battle ends in game order
Marion and Indianapolis played a pitchers duel until umpire Latham ordered the game halted to allow Marion to travel to Louisville. Both hurlers dominated. strong defense supported them as the game ended with Marion leading in an otherwise tight contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Marion
Ind
Indianpolis
Guese
Latham
Louisville
Columbus 9 Wheeling 6 in Ohio baseball clash
In Wheeling Columbus downed Wheeling 9 to 6 as Streit sparked the Columbus battery with strong pitching a solid offense. Ivor Wagner pitched five innings and earned a regular spot on the staff while Wagner and Mc Mackin held Wheeling to few runs aided by a fourth inning error. Attendance was 1,170 with MacLaughlin umpiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Wheeling
Commercial Tribune
Toy “Veedte
Senators
Streit
Columbus Battery
Wagner
McMackin
Ivor Wagner
Columbus Aes
Gol Abh
O.ae
Griffin
Grant
Lock
AB. Ae
Ji Herbert
Natcclinaiaenas
Anette Gee, Ee
picMekt
MacLaughlin
Bailey Fails In 16th Straight Louisville Win Streak
Louisville pitcher Bailey, after winning fifteen straight games, faltered in the sixteenth. Box score shows Toledo versus Louisville with Bailey taking the loss and Woodlocks hitting a three base hit. Details include multiple players and erratic scoring lines from the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Louisville
Bailey
Louley
Toledo
E. Evans
Miller
Mith.s
Zalusky
Ganty
Joss
Pardee
Potedog
Woodlock
Cael
Vilma Grim
Jacobs
Constitution Resumes Tuning After Mast Repair
The Constitution, laid up two weeks for mast repairs in Newport RI, resumed sailing today in a southeast breeze. It moved outside Brenton's Lightship and Pt Judith for about four hours to test the repaired steel mast with full sail set and weathered the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Constitution
Brenton
Judith
Bilan
King Daly Narrowly Beats Foundling in Two Year Race
Foundling challenged King Daly to the wire in a close two year race at Newport as Dash and Montana Pioneer trailed. Corinne C. edged Ortie and Martha D. in another near finish while Dr. Fannie captured an easy purse. Fox and Fairy Ben won the other heats with strong finishes from Lily Pantland and Juniper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Foundling
King Daly
Dash
Montana Pioneer
Hathersol
Corinne C
Ortie
Martha D
Lindsey
Dr. Fannie
Allaire
Gie Felix
B. G. Fox
Bill Freeman
Slasher
Fairy Ben
Havelock
Apres Ada
Watson
Jackson
Anie J
Arral Polly
Bettie R. Algoran
Furle Amas
Lindony S CeeBienogs Beertiee
Nee Er
Dr. Ramsey
Henry Gibbs
Fox
Snell
Jackson Nile
Undling
Hothersoll
Ontana Pioneer
Lindsay
Anna A. B
Emma Bellow
Fal Ee
Beauchamp
Marabecks
Ciicwoon
Stites
Sauber
Racing card listing multiple selling races and entries
A syndicated race card lists first through seventh races with six furlongs to seven furlongs and varied weights. Entries include Alice Scor, Margaret Hoffman, Nancy oo Belle Nutter, Nelse Morris, Ida Hulett, Kingly, King's Per-Fusion, Pauline J, Eva Wilson, Ethel Davis, Teucer, Rice, Ben O'Fallon, and many others with weights and entry notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Scor- Bob
Margaret Hoffman
Nancy Oo Belle Nutter
Nelse Morris
Jim ‘Lot Thomas
Ida Hulett
John Toad
Kingly
King’s Per - Fusion
Pauline J
Lady Bzell
Eva Wilson
Ethel Davis
Nancy Till
Teucer
Ed Roth
Jim Gore
Rice
Ben O'Fallon
Racee Esher
John McElroy
Georgiana
Cmt
Magsie & Fagin
Queenese
Winnera
Todd
Cousine
Fancy Maid
Dougherty
Badger
Durrell
Caloocan
Charles Estes
Colonel Strathey
Nap
Bonaparte
Einor Boyd
Brother Fred
Banque Pine
Anna Chamnastae
Auchendrayne
Pauline’s Sone Prue Wood
Isapowoas
Weet Dream
Siemee
Htorget Elsie Venner
Arriba
Guerdon
Jena
Seven
Gwynne
Meggs
Zolo i Wate ii Leetka
Dr. Black
Tawes
Blues Not Starter in American Derby at Washington Park
Mayor Fleischmann's colt Blues will not run in the American Derby at Washington Park Chicago next Saturday. Fleischmann said Blues will stay in the East, noting the colt lacked a strong chance to win. Bonnibert and The Parader beat Blues in the Brooklyn Derby, affecting Derby plans for other Keene horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Fleischmann
Blues
Washington Park
Chicago
Mr. Fleischmann
Brooklyn
Derby
Bonnibert
T the Parader
Bonni
Fleischmann
Breeders Association Meeting Aims to Align Tracks
The Breeders Association plans a Lexington meeting to align Memphis Louisville New Orleans and Latonia with the congress. Ewing expects results. Freeman buys Kentucky and Princess Evelyn, aims to find more horses in Chicago. Foundling rider Hathersoll criticized. Montana Pioneer gains fitness. Edja Kenner and Arriba show form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breeders’ Association
Lexington
Memphis
Louisville
New Orleans
Latonia
Congress
Kago
Ewing
Bill Freeman
Kentucky
Princess Evelyn
J. W. Pangle
Bill
Freeman
Chicago
Hathersoll
Foundling
Montana Pioneer
Sam Forsythe
Patterson
Edja Kenner
Arriba
Colonel Pepper Receives Doncaster Cup at Meadowthorpe
In Lexington Kentucky the Doncaster Cup won by Colonel James B Pepper’s King’s Courier arrived after months with customs. The 18 by 15 inch cup was presented to Pepper who had sailed from New York the day prior. The three year old American bred horse added honor to Pepper’s establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Lexington
James B. Pepper
King’s Courier
England
Meadowthorpe
New York
Colonel Pepper
Jenkins Challenges Charley Wittmer for Jenkins Fight
George V. Tuohey, manager of Tom Jenkins, sails for New York to arrange a match with Fitzsimmons and vows to take on all challengers. Wittmer of Cincinnati may post for a match at mixed styles with a winner takes all purse and a side bet to prove earnestness. Tuohey demands payment on forfeits and insists on firm terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Cleveland
George V. Tuohey
Tom
Jenkins
New York
Fitzsimmons
Charley
Wittmer
Cincinnati
Tuohey
Wittmet
Nouroulah
No Betting On Chicago Races Court Dispute Continues
In Cago Michigan, an hour of counsel wrangling in Judge Stein's court left unchanged the temporary injunction against pool selling and bookmaking at Harlem track. Judge Moran condemned the filing as unauthorized and stealthy while Washburn and colleagues seek to reverify the bill and restart arguments tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Cago
Stein
Holdom
Harlem
Moran
Texas
Washburn
Judahl
Iece
Mayor Harrison Takes a Hand in the Game
Chicago June 13. Mayor Harrison vows no gambling at Washington Park Derby Day. Chief of Police O Neill plans a large police presence to stop miling Derby Day and may clash with bookmakers if necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Park
Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Harrison
O'Neill
Fragmented OCR List of Names and Phrases
A garbled OCR line presents a string of mixed names and terms including Gore Irtee, Badiger-Cousine-Falia, Banquo Nap, Auchendrayne Pine, Chip Pru, Gwynne-Leetka-Pinks, and related fragments from Newport selections. The readable portion resembles an unfinished roster or event tag list with no clear context or actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport ‘Selections
Hulett
Kim Rk
Alidias Gore Irtee
Sore “Badiger
Cousine
Aloocan
Bonaparte
Auchendrayne
Piné Chip
Pru Gwynne
Leetka— — Pinks
Gossip From the Ring and Paddock
Colonel J B Ewing owner of Top Gallant visited Manager Fowler and criticized Chicago racing tracks for hurting prices. Ewing plans to urge turf bodies to unite while in Chicago. W L Thornton secured Jockey Lindsey with T Gaines Brothers. Lindsey's first year on major circuits showed a strong but reckless early record, prompting judge cautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Ewing
Top Gallant
Lexington
Fowler
American Turfage Omy
W. L. Thornton
Lindsey
T. Gaines & Brother
Bennett Pair Beats Schorrs Chas W Meyer at Harlem Race Track
Chicago June 18. Poolroom betting was stopped as Harlem posted “No selling of pools” notices. Bennett and Schorr’s lines clashed with Abe Frank as Bennett's pair dominated the Graduate Stakes while Ed Austin ran with Abe Frank in the Bennett & Co. entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harlem
Schorr
Chas
Abe Frank
Bennett
Memphis
Nyx
Bullman
Omar
Winkfield
San Andres
R. Breee
Abe Devent
Lady B. Campbell
Ristic Girl
Gray Bill
Biggins
Lasatce
Pencil Me
Lady Wentworth
Margaret
Ellen
Epie
Dominick
Bel al
T. Knight
Ernest Parham
R. Steele
Say Zitt
Buesian
Arigato
Jaubert
Charles W. Meyer
Ed Austin
Bennett & Co
City Park race meet delivers tight finishes and fast times
Parkersburg WV June 18 Nature smiles on City Park meet as heats yield close finishes. Monticola sets Best time 2 18 percent in the 2 30 trot while Red Rock clocks 2 16 heat mark. Several horses including Hermenia G. and Rochelle race with others in multiple heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
City Park
Hermenia G
A. E. Cramer
Pittsburg
Monilola
Joan of Arc
le Boy
Gold Bug
Monticola
Hickory Jim
Francis Medium
Asing
Keenan
Red Rock
Ethel Eatkins
Dick A
Harlem Decides to Close Track After Crusade Closes Gates
Chicago June 18 officials of the Harlem race track announce the racing is at an end and gates will remain closed for the week. Action follows a crusade against betting and lack of action in the injunction case. Governor Yates has taken up the matter. Harlem people blame the Cella-Tilles-Adler group for the agitation. Reopening depends on injunction court decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Harlem Race Track
Harlem Track
Yates
Harlem
Cella-Tilles-Adler
Peene Oo
Cincinnati Gymnasium Field Day Entries Preview
The Cincinnati Gymnasium hosts the annual field day at Gym Athletic Park on June 22 with 33 entrants. Top contenders include Elliott Wyler in five events and a high-profile 100 yard dash among Wyler, Hoefle, and Fechheimer, plus notable showings in broad jump, hurdles, and high jump as teams from the Gym, Cycle, Boat, and Baseball Clubs compete for the Newhaus cup in a one mile relay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gymnasium
Gym Athletic Park
Queen City
Elliott Wyler
Wyler
Hoefle
Fechheimer
Charles Becker
Ben Benedict
Walter Shohl
Arthur Jacobs
Reno Runck
Henry E. Poor
Ben Dahlman
Chas. Mathes
Larz Creutz
James G. Ray
Maurice Adler
Edgar A. Peak
John Leo Roth
Frank Haller
John Vormohr
Frank Vormohr
Milton M. Meiss
Frank J
Merritt
Jull A. Popater
Chas
B Ker
Straus
E. Steinharters
William Garthaus
Henry B. Parte
Eugene Mannheimer
A. Rosenberg
Jonas Wise
Jesse Ray
Thomas B. Weir
John Keensohr
Frank J. Beck
Ottone
R. Fox
W. G. Greenbaum
Veyier
Yler
Echheimer
Reichel
H O Merritt
Lee Straus
Edward Keurze
Carl Bearles van R. Runck
Hilott En Yler
Jaco Ob Heer
Ndicap
Walter Greenbaum
H. A Fman
D. Nesue
Ke Rosenberg
Edgar A. Peck
T. L. Roth
Water Sholls
L. Schottenfels
Is Frank
Keurze
Carl Berger
Kles van
Eee Hoefie
Poor
Xard
Otto Hoes
E. Poor
Garthaus
G. Horstman
A. A. Rosen Rosenbergs
J. Tor Greenbaum
Thomas Weir
Eed
Fin Flach
Ras J
Ek H
Julian Reno
Boat Club
James Wheatly
Charles L. Abraham
Otto Hoefle
Yele Ki Oma B. A Heate
L. Hoffman
Harry Bonte
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stranger
Train
Pittsburgh
Newee
Buffalo Exposition
Baltimore Club
Wow Dhawn
Bear See Pregsyee
T Hamilton
Buen
Delehanty
Lowe
Kittredge
Hallman - Delehanty
Mee
Wolveree
Willis
Pitt
Peg Li. Pe
W. L. Po
Oode
Millwaukee
Milwa
M’graw
Waldron
Gilbert
Dunn
Son
Sens
A Garvin
Baahaptiupe
Sali Deeseons
Sparks
Eo Robinson
McCene
Brodie
Mae
Ab.h
Brien
Bradley
Beck
Yeager
Shiebeck
Powers
Chalice
Hayden
Pickering
Cleve
Egila
Cross
Balk
Dowlin
Powers, Yeager
Nance
Clingman
Buelow
Coughlin
Carrick
Cronin
Gear
Atieo
Qui Dungan
Shaw
Yeaser
Mércer
Mercer
Barrett
Haskell
Western Association
Lalande
Marion O
Ab.h.o.a.b
Ind’p’s
Drey
Truby
Byers
Bores Kellner
Hickey
Quinn
Pfeister
Altoway
Ancheres Tab Tae
Altoncina Pagets
Sangha
Gegpaie
Baum
F. Miller
Dunham
Daniels
Dodge Mullen
Jenne
Cendinie Hite
Fuller
Mullen
Myers
Corinne O
Scottie
Commando
Conroy
Bert
Frank Farrell
West
Keene
R. T. Wilson, Jr
Terminus
Hemself
Col. Pepper
Rich
Charley Wittmer
Urie A
Atell Druggiste
Simms Medicine CO
St-Louie, Mo
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!