Reds Backstorming Ahead of Sidney Trip
Wet grounds forced St Louis game off as Reds skip Pittsburgh series. Bob Ewing to pitch tomorrow in Sidney Ohio, with Thielman and Magoon returning soon. Beckley hosts Cincinnati July 18 in Hannibal after a day’s travel and racing bets linger at the hotel.
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Cardinals
Donovan
Joyce O'Neill
Dunham
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Bob Ewing
Ohio
Ewing
Wapakoneia
Jake Beckley
Cincinnati
Hannibal
St. Louis
A Sure Thing Atlas National Bank Lottery Promise
The notice advertises a lottery with a $34 000.00 prize at Atlas National Bank offering 1 490 chances to win. Readers are directed to the seventh page for details.
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Atlas National Bank
Lefty Geyer Refuses Terre Haute Contract Offer
The left handed pitcher Lefty Geyer refused to sign with the Terre Haute team in the Three I League. Washington county reports note his wavering status and recent strong interest from Amos Scott who sought to sign him. A letter from W O McDonald urges Cincinnati Reds leadership to pursue Jack Flournoy to boost the lineup. He praises Flournoy’s defense and batting near .400 and argues for stronger outfield choices over experimental pitching placements.
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Lefty
Geyer
Terre ‘Haute
Washington
Amos Scott
Terre Haute
Scott
Commercial Tribune
City
Cincinnati Reds
Brush
Jack Flournoy
Louisville
New Yorks
Hoy
Jack Dobbs
Frank Moffett
Knoxville
Flournoy
Mr. Brush
M' Donald
Rivalry Sparks Hope for Avid Fans
Fragmentary line hints at a contest with 1 490 chances to win a piece of the action, suggesting high spectator interest and a promotional push.
Phillies Top New York Nine in Defensive Win
Philadelphia pitchers held the New York team scoreless through eight innings as errors and miscues helped the Phillies win. Browne and Hailswitz led the offense with key two base hits while Fraser and Evans matched up on the mound. Attendance 1,564.
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New York
Phillies
Brooklyn Beats Boston as Pittinger Finds Trouble
Brooklyn won easily as Pittinger was hit hard by the visitors. Newton limited Boston to one hit through six innings but Boston homered in the seventh and eighth to score.
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Brooklyn
Pittinger
Newton
Boston and Brooklyn Play In Feature Baseball Tilt
Attendance 2,400 as Boston ace pitched final innings and Brooklyn slugged. Burdened by late runs, the game featured hits by Pahlen Ahearn and Newton for Boston while Brooklyn tallied early and held on for a 7 to 3 victory.
War of words erupts over Lajoie deal at Philadelphia club
Philadelphia National League owner A. J. Reach and treasurer Colonel John S. Rogers clashed in a heated postgame meeting over Lajoie’s departure. Reach blamed Rogers for mismanaging the club while Rogers warned he would resign rather than accept the proposed terms.
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Commercial Tribune
Philadelphia
A. J. Reach
Lajoie
Colonel Rogers
President Reach
Reach
Mr. Reach
Armour Wins $779 Against Robison Over Wicker Release
Judge Sam Smith awards W. A. Armour $779 from Frank De Haas Robison for selling pitcher Robert Wicker. Armour had sold Wicker's release to the St. Louis club for $1,500 and received $750 cash with $750 due, plus $29 interest on the remaining balance.
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Sam Smith
W. A. Armour
Frank de Haas
Robison
St. Louis
Armour
Robert Wicker
Wicker
Cleveland Defeats St Louis Despite Outbats Effort
Cleveland outbatted and outfielded St Louis but lost 6 to 5 as Donahue silenced Cleveland hits. Wright walked many and was wild. attendance 2,805. Lajoie Hickman Pickering led Cleveland with multiple hits while Padden Bemis and Donahue contributed, but St Louis capitalized on Wright’s control issues.
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St. Louis
Cleveland
Donahue
Wright
Mercer Captures Ten-Inning Pitchers Battle in Chicago
Mercer outlasted Detroit 2 to 1 in ten innings before 2,600 at Chicago. Piatt pitched for Chi and Mercer held Detroit to three runs as offense matched late. Davis McAllister Harley McFarland produced key hits for Chicago while Detroit tried to rally in extra frames.
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Mercer
Baltimore 7 Philadelphia 3 seals series win
Baltimore defeats Philadelphia 7 to 3 to close the series. Cronin out pitched Waddell who worked in his first League assignment. The line score shows Baltimore with timely hitting and strong defense to secure the win in front of the home crowd.
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Waddell
Hit-Williams Stolen Bases and Ball Players
Hit-Williams. Stolen bases Selbach two Bres nahan Cronin Kelley. Balk Waddell. First base on balls Waddell three Cronin two. Hit by pitched ball Waddell two. Struck out Waddell five Cronin four. Pa ball Powers. Left on base Baltimore seven Jadel B. Time two oh two. Umpires Connolly and Johnstone.
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Washington Eleven Triumphs In Softball Exhibition
In Washington on June 26 Boston outplayed at times, but Washington won the game handily with 3,510 in attendance. The box score lists key players like Keister Carey Lee and Adkins with notable hits including a home run by Keister and a three-base hit by Carey, while Carrick and Adkins pitched.
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Boston
Louisville 6 Minneapolis 5 in 11th after ninth inning surge
Louisville wins 6 to 5 in 11 innings over Minneapolis after a ninth inning rally. Kerwin hits a home run for Louisville and Schaub, Flaherty, and Tannehill star with key hits and fielding, while four thousand fans witness dramatic late scoring and sensational catches by Wilmot and Clymer.
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Clymer
Schaub
Louisville
LquiseVille
Katoll
Minneapolis
Lynch
Figgemeyer
Flaherty
Tannehill
Kerwin
Fiaherty
Lyfach
Columbus Triumph In Tenning Victory Over Kansas City
Columbus edged Kansas City 1 0 in ten innings as the winning run came on a base on balls a sacrifice and a Fox single. Thomas and Wolfe pitched well with strong support from teammates. Attendance 1 439. Stolen bases by McFarland Turner and Viox.
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Indianapolis Takes Doubleheader Over St Paul in Hoosier Clash
In Indianapolis on June 26 the home team swept a two game set with St Paul before 2,183 fans. Sutthoff secured a win in the first game amid wild pitching, while Ferguson struggled with control in the late innings. Coogan homered and timely hits aided Indianapolis as St Paul faltered. Final tallies show Indianapolis winning 8 to 7 in the first and 9 to 6 in the second with key hits from Dillard O'Brien and Shannon and multiple players factoring in both games.
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Coogan
Sutthoff
Ferguson
Toledo and Milwaukee Split Doubleheader as Milwaukee Excels in Fielding
Toledo and Milwaukee played a doubleheader with Milwaukee taking the first game on sharp fielding and Toledo winning the second through timely hitting. Attendance was about 2,000 as Burns and Turner led key moments, with Spurer, Kleinow, and Hughey contributing on both sides.
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H.o.a.b.mil
Atlas National prize pool sparks 1490 chances to win
A $34,000 prize pool in the Atlas National event offers 1,490 chances for players to claim a share. Organizers emphasize accessible entry and broad participation across regions.
Jennings Out With Broken Wrist For Phillies
Philadelphia June 26 Captain Hughey Jennings is out of the game for some time with a suspected broken wrist. He was hit by a Mathews son slant in yesterday's inning but felt no pain then. An Episcopal Hospital exam showed a small wrist bone broken. Douglas returns to first base.
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Doomn
Yale Varsity Crew Wins Narrowly at New London Regatta
Yale defeats Harvard in the varsity eight by four lengths with a time of 20 20 as Harvard finishes 20 33. The freshmen race ends in a dead heat at 10 13 while Harvard wins the four with 11 19 over Yale 11 25. President Roosevelt attends from Dolphin yacht.
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Rogers Comments on McGuire Case as Appeal Likely
Colonel John I. Rogers, counsel for the Brooklyn Baseball Club, discussed possible moves after the preliminary injunction denial. He praised Judge Dallas as learned but noted differing views among jurists on Marble Company vs Ripley, Telegraph Company vs Harrison, and nonmutuality, saying appeal timing depends on his clients.
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John I. Rogers
Brooklyn Baseball Club
McGuire
Dallas
United States Supreme Court
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Marble Company
Ripley
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Lajoie
Supreme Court of the United States
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Fogel Tampering with American Leaguers
Horace Fogel the New York Club agent held talks with Washington and Boston players in Washington to entice them to break contracts. He singled out Delahanty, hosting a dinner at the Raleigh, amid findings that players showed little enthusiasm for joining the Giants.
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Horace Fogel
New York
Boston
Deléhanty
Raleigh
Fogel
Giants
Ranald wins the Spindrift Stakes at Sheepshead Bay
At Sheepshead Bay on turf the Spindrift Stakes for three-year-olds was won by Ranald the favorite, ahead of Hindred who faded to near last, while Arsenal struggled in the undercard as warm weather and a slow track affected racing.
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Sheepshead Bay
Sergeant Squid
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H. L. Coleman
American Polo Team Defeated in France
On the grounds of the Pa Polo Club the first international match between an American team and a French home quartet ended in a 4 to 3 defeat for the Americans.
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New York
Pa Polo Club
Prowl Triumphs Narrowly in Englewood Stakes Finish
Talbot filly Wain-a-Moinen wins at Washington Park with easy lead as Lacrimae and Hoodwink place. Prowl, ridden by Helgeson, edges Barrack by a head in the $1,250 handicap with Frangible and Jessie Jarboe also racing. Dick Welles shines in later race. Von Rouse falters on slow track.
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Bold Purchases and Turbulent Turf Talk in Chicago and Ivy Contests
Rome Respess bought Dick Welles for 4500 cash and 2500 stakes, winning again with the Colt from Sage of Woodlawn while eyeing Washington Park stakes. The piece critiques selling races and reveals tensions in Philadelphia baseball with Col Rogers and Al Reach over Lajoie and McGuire, plus Yale Harvard rowing and football debates and concerns over athlete health.
Old Joe Doughty Wins With Scully at Fair Grounds
At St Louis Fair Grounds June 26 pathetically few favorites won. Old Joe Doughty with Long Shot Scully aboard led the field in hand, beating Onenarde by two lengths and Brewer Schorr by one length in a busy program with six races. Weather was threatening and the track fair as horses and jockeys delivered brisk times and tight finishes.
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