Passes to baseball clubs stir anti free-ticket movement
The article reports owners like Hedges of the St. Louis Browns and Robison of the Cardinals backing a crusade to end free passes to games. It notes a Connecticut League rule requiring tickets for championship games to curb deadheads and outlines the financial pressures on clubs. It also recounts Ty Cobb and Don Strothers recalling Cobb’s early pay and discovery as a top hitter, including Strothers’ claim of signing Cobb for $30 a month in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedges
St. Louis Browns
Robison
Cardinals
Connecticut League
Don Strothers
Vancouver
Strothers
Augusta
Cobb
Detroit
National League announces contracts and player releases
President Pulliam of the National League issues contracts with Boston and Pittsburg for players J. J. Boukes August Dorner W. J. Sweeney George F. Graham W. A. Lindaman James J. Kane Edward J. Phelps Royal Show and others. Releases include players to Toronto Steubenville Oakland Rochester St. Paul and others across multiple leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pulliam
National League
Boston
J. J. Boukes
August Dorner
W. J. Sweeney
George F. Graham
W. A. Lindaman
Pittsburg
James J. Kane
Edward J. Phelps
Royal Show
Toronto
W. Brown
Steubenville
A. A
P. J. Noonan
Fair Grounds Entrants and Race Weights Listed
A list of entries and weights for multiple races at the Fair Grounds. See first to sixth races with horse names and assigned weights ranging from 95 to 121 pounds for purses and selling races of various distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Stark
May Lee
Cutie
Jamania
Inweave
Fane Dance
Cousin Mary
Reinette
Tenorett
Bubba
Sister Ollie
My Lady Frances
Lady Chilton
Miss Hapsburg
Gloriale
Donna Elvira
Saffice
Kiamesha N
Vohoome
Rose of Pink
Topsy Robinson
Etrena
Pearl Hopkins
Tyrolian
Stella
Perkins
Black Mantilla
Very Royal
Betsy Binford
Minmehaha
Hocus Pocus
Dandy ‘Dancer
Ibs
Virginia Maid
Taskmaster
Bewitched
Ansonia
Waterlock
Billy Starr
Prince Bowling
Ed Kane
Wausau
Allot
Sabado
Blue Lee
Pedro
Hyperion II
John Carroll
Melange
Tea Leaf
Ethel Carr
Listerine
Arrowswift
Rustle
Lute Foster
Risk
Wm. H. Lyon
Ketchemike
Mae Hamilton
Financier
Bitter Sir
Hasty Agnes
la Souer
Rural Boy
Contanna
the Thorn
Joey
Earnscourt
Umpire
Bobbin Around
Workmaid
Gracchus
Fred Mulholland
Sam
Also
Jack Atkin Wins the Rex Handicap at New Orleans
In hot weather at the Fair Grounds, Jack Atkin carried 125 pounds to win the Rex Handicap, a $2,000-added race, by a neck with 5 to 1 post odds. Old Honesty and Yankee Girl finished second and third as two favorites prevailed in early races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New . Orleans
Fair Grounds
Jack Atkin
Old Honesty
Yankee Girl
Arlonette
J. Lee
Tony W
C. Koerner
Serenade
Notter
Leonard
Hardayana
Exotic
Servicence
Injury
Pinion
Grace Gum
Akbar
E. Rice
Honesty
Angelus
Tomacco
Juggler
Red Gauntlet
Prince Hampton
Ellison
Burlew & O'Neill
Severus
Sainesaw
J. McCahey
St. Ilario
V. Powers
Hans
Hostile
Seling
Heine
McDaniel
Lady Esther
Miss Strome
Hooray
Royal Ben
Hannibal Bey
Viperine
Chancellor
Coruscate
Jack Witt
George Bailey
Cheney
Flowaway
Herbert
Sam Rice
Lafayette
Lemon Girl
Crafty
High Bear
Kaiserhoff
Mazonia
Delmore
Sister Polly
Gild
Dapple Gold
St Edgar Narrowly Wins Opening Oakland Race
Emoryville meet near Oakland sees St Edgar, favorite, hold off Belmere in a photo finish. May Amelia edges Dorado for the fourth race win, with Shenandoah third. other races list Mendon, Nigrette and Nigrette-like contenders in a day of tight finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cal
St. Edgar
Emoryville
Belmere
Dorado
Amelia
Shenandoah
Miller
Burwell
Mabel
Hollander
Davis
Bannatyne
Appa
Buchanan
Bannocence
Lady Irene
Byron
Astoria
A. Walsh
Alcibiades
Hildebrand
Rustler
Gilbert
My Pal
Mamie Stanhope
Pasadella
Irene Outrim
Mike Ashiem
Dick Wilson
Butwell
Billy Myer
Halford
Keogh
Senator Beckham
Andrew B. Cook
Hal
Bazil
Mystic Pride
May Amelia
W. Kelly
Kirschbaum
Gromoboi
Ruth W
Haber
Phil Igoe
Dollie Dollars
Burlingame
Berryessa
Mendon
Fulletta
Walsh
John H
Melar
Convent Bell
la Rose
Mina Gibson
Off day for favorites at Santa Anita crowds
At Santa Anita Park on March 3 results favored long shots with only one top pick winning. Talarand upset Wisteria by a nose at 10 to 1, while Meelick favored 1 to 4 fell to Stanley Fay. Shilling produced three winners and Dugan two in a day of surprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Santa Anita Park
Talarand
Wisteria
Meelick
Stanley Fay
Shilling
Dugan
Billy Mayham
J. J. McC
Millano
Koenigin Suise
Belle of
Don Hart
Chicorka Maid
Barato
Inclement
McIntyre
J. H. Reed
Hennessey
Stringency
del Cruzador
Heydenius
Wildwood
Aks-Ar
McChord
Halton
Canique
Hackenschmidt Sets Sail for Gotch Title Fight
George Hackenschmidt the "Russian Lion" sails from Liverpool aboard the Lusitania to New York to train for his championship bout with Frank Gotch in Chicago on April 3. He says he is in excellent condition and expects to win in two straight falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackenschmidt
Gotch
New York
George Hackenschmidt
Liverpool
Egin
Frank Gotch
Chicago
Hamilton Drops Out Of Indiana Ohio League Bid
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports Hamilton Ohio cannot get in shape for league membership. Replacement by an Indiana city is planned with Kokomo among suggestions. Anderson and Muncie will likely form the circuit in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Richmond
Ind
Hamilton
Indiana
Kokomo
Anderson and Muncie
Governor Declares Stance On Race Track Gambling
Albany March 8 Governor Hughes sent to the Assembly a message refusing to name the alleged gambler whose letter hinted at money to block anti race track gambling bills. He argues the Legislature must purge the state of public gambling and uphold the constitutional ban, laying the message on the table without comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Nay
Hughes
Assembly
Executive Chamber
First Order
Toronto Nationals Lead Opening Five Men Event in Rochester
The Nationals of Toronto posted the best first shift score in the National Bowling Association tournament at Genesee Amusement Hall Rochester. Their team total reached 2728 as Canadian bowlers dominated the opening night. Secretary L C Stevens of New Brunswick opened the event, which continues for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Nationals
Toronto
National Bowling Association
Genesee Amusement Hall
Canada
L. C. Stevens
New Brunswick
A. A. A. Is Snubbed by Canadian Athletic Body
New York March 3. Announcement says the Canadian Amateur Athletic Association bars athletes from the organization from competing at meets sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States. The split follows Longboat’s Buffalo appearance and AAAU’s retaliation by classing him as a professional. Sullivan says the action is retaliation tied to a AAAU alliance with the Canadian Federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Canadian Amateur Athletic Association
Amateur Athletic Union
United States
Longboat
Buffalo
Canadian Amateur Athletic Union
James E. Sullivan
The
Canadian Athletic Federation
Dominion
Radium Baseball Club Organizes Season
The Radium Baseball Club held a meeting last night to organize the season. Ollie Drake won a gold watch in a contest held during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radium Baseball Club
Ollie Drake
Ormond Beach Hosts Sixth Annual Auto Race
At Ormond Beach Florida Cedrino led a 60 HP Italian car and others in opening events of the sixth annual Automobile Club of America meet. Bergdol won the stock chassis 150 mile event defeating rivals by over 50 minutes as James Laughlin stopped after 120 miles. Ryan from Cincinnati missed the 128 mile amateur race due to a late shipwrecked car arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormond
Fla
Ormond Beach
Automobile Club of America
Cedrino
Blakeley
Shefts
Gedrino
Bergdol
Bergdof
James Laughlin
Ryan
John J. Ryan
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Britt Nelson Fight Ends Without Decision at Pacific Club
Jimmy Britt of San Francisco and Battling Nelson of Illinois fought ten rounds at the Pacific Athletic Club in Los Angeles. Britt held the advantage in landed blows while Nelson showed strength late but neither claimed a knockout or decision, as no decision was rendered per the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Los Angeles
Jimmy Britt
San Francisco
Nelson
Hegeswich
Ill
Pacific Athletic Club
Britt
Children to Show at Cincinnati Kennel Association Event
The Cincinnati Kennel Association and Ohio Humane Society plan a beach show from March 17 to 20 with a new juvenile class cup for boys and girls age 15 or younger. Eligible entrants must own dogs of either sex from Hamilton Kenton or Campbell counties and cannot be association members. Entries close March 6 along with general classes. A special section requests a Boston terrier exhibit weighing under twelve pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Kennel Association
Ohio Humane Society
Kennel Association
Hamilton
Kenton
Campbell Counties
Association
Spe Formedy
Specia
Boston
Harlem Regatta Seeks National Meet on Harlem River
Harlem Regatta Association moves to host the annual National Association of Amateur Oarsmen race on the Harlem River. President Pilkington backs the plan and hopes the National Executive Committee approves after the upcoming committee meeting. National races were held on Harlem speedway in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Harlem
Harlem Regatta Association
Harlem Association
Mpet
National Committee
Red
Harlem Oarsmen
Pilkington
National Association
Speedway
Japanese Wrestler Donates Apron to Met Museum
Hitachiyama, famed Japanese wrestler and two term bearer of Japan’s ship duty, presents the Metropolitan Museum with a ceremonial apron. The blue apron features a gold imperial dragon with silver teeth claws and eyes. He says the gift honors his reception in the United States and notes it is too heavy to wear while performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hitachiyama
Japan
Metropolitan Museum
Pardon Clarke
Standings of Cars in New York to Paris Trace
Automobiles in the New York to Paris Trial were located tonight with French Car No 1 at Cedar Rapids Iowa American car at Logan Iowa Italian car at Ames Iowa French Car No 2 at Chicago German car at Chesterton Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York-to-Paris
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Logan
Ames
Chesterton
Ind
Covington and Newport Hers Obtains Names for Bond
Sheriff Davison plans to file a renewed bond as Kenton County Judge Stephens delays vacancy orders. The court may grant a few days to file a sufficient bond of 250000 plus assets. Names on the bond include Rigglin Sr Ben Bramlage Davezac Mersman Fritz Blase Noterman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton County
Stephens
Frank Tracy
George Davison
Davison
William Rigglin
Ben Bramlage
Alex, Davezac
Louis Fritz
H- F. Blase
Joseph Noterman
Warrants Served in Sunday Closing Cases at Covington
County Judge Stephens and Magistrate issue warrants against grocers and butchers for keeping shops open on Sunday. Frank Ernst faces charge of violating Sunday closing laws this afternoon. Trials set for Longstreet Friday and other cases on Thursday Monday and next Wednesday. Walter Hinkey warns of possible change of venue if jurors are unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
William Huber
S. A. Dougherty
Covington Retail Grocers and Butchers’ Association
Frank Ernst
William Longstreet
Huber
Walter Hinkey
Grocers’ Association
Kenton Court Notes Chronicle Local Civil and Criminal Actions
Union Oil case developments as receivers appointed and a stay order issued by Judge Cochran. Jury awards in Covington land condemnation for Greer avenue extension. Various street improvement debts against the city, plus guilty pleas in petty crimes. Probate of Catherine Rehling’s will revealed, detailing bequests and executorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Oil and Development Company
Wayne County
United States
A. M. J. Cochran
Covington, Pense
E. T. Caffrey
Cyrus Ester
Fred Bagwell
Bagwell
Caffrey
Lester
Wayne
United States Court
Cochran
E. L. Painter
Thomas Wallace
Harbeson
Kenton
B. Breatc
City of
Covington
Greer Avenue
George M. Keefer
Eliza Hennesy
John Kizer
Marion Grubbs
F. Tourlain
Ben Craig
James E. Gray
Read
Catherine Rehling
John C. B. Yates
Farmers and Traders’ National Bank
Maria
Mother of God Church
Mary Sandman
John Rehling
Local man dies of heart disease in Covington home
William Purcell 26 employed by Louisville and Nashville Railroad collapsed at his Eugene Avenue home Monday evening while seated at the table. Covington police report a burglary at John D. Fugazzo’s candy store on Pike Street Monday night. thieves took $3 from the register and cigars candy and chewing gum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Purcell
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Eugene Avenue
John D. Fugazzo
Pike Street
Covington
Property deeds list transfers and street locations in Elsmere area
Fragmented record shows several real estate transfers including Erlangeney Landee to Fred Lenhoff by 130 feet on Cross street in Elsmere and E J Reiss to Cora M Reiss on Hall Sandford Hall subdivision plus other adjoining parcels and names such as Bellamy Storer and Lucien Wulsin to J Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erlangey Landee
Fred Lenhoff
Cross Street
Elsmere
E. J
Newport General Council Set to Enforce Committee Attendance
The Rules Committee discussed compelling council and Alderman members to attend committee meetings. Delays due to absences risk quorum failures and hinder city business. A penalty for unexcused nonattendance may be added. other rules remain largely unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport General Council
Rules Committee
Former Judge Not Found in Indicted Case
In Newport Circuit Court Magdalena Lickert facing charges for failing to support her elderly mother Eva Hofman. A motion by Commonwealth's Attorney W A Burkamp to remand the case to the rules was granted because the subpoena for Daniel Weber Bellevue police judge and key prosecuting witness could not be located by the Sheriff. Judge Yungblut ordered remand until Weber can be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdalena Lickert
Eva Hofman
Newport
Commonwealth
W. A. Burkamp
Daniel Weber
Bellevue
Weber
Burkamp
Yungblut
Newport Enterprise files suit for 850 against Gibson and others
In Campbell County Circuit Court yesterday the Newport Enterprise Loan and Building Association sued Edward Gibson his wife and Mary Murphy to recover 850 on a note and seeks sale of Brighton street property to satisfy the claim. Judge Yungblut issued two divorce decrees, Sadie Gubser Gubser to Geir and Clara Thoeny to Dye. William Gerhardt arraigned on disorderly conduct charge by his mother in law and fined 15 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Enterprise Loan and Building Association
Edward Gibson
Mary Murphy
Brighton Street
Yungblut
Sadie Gubser
George Gubser
Sadie Geir
Clara M. Thoeny
Lou
Thoeny
Clara ‘Dye
William Gerhardt
Newport considers new patrol system and workhouse plan
The Police and Fire Committee weighs a three month start for a patrol system and workhouse. A $4,000 allowance was set by the Ways and Means Committee. Henry Banderman drawn plans show a brick building 6 by 7 feet on the jail grass plot facing Southgate street with a 29 by 36 feet workhouse adjoining the jail and a patrol house in the west end. Estimated total cost about $3,800. A meeting will discuss bidding and adoption of a resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police and Fire Committee
Newport General Council
Ways and Means
Henry Banderman
Southgate Street
Ash Wednesday Services Mark Lent In Newport Churches
Ash Wednesday observances begin at 8 o clock in Newport Catholic churches with a morning service and an evening sermon and benediction. Beginning next Sunday Lent services move to Sunday evenings at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Music Lovers' Club meets today at Miss Mary Shaw's Highland avenue home featuring a Schumann life paper by Mrs Lyons and pieces by Mrs Dulaney Mrs Craven and a LyonsFritsche duet. The body of Civil War veteran John Cracklin 76 formerly of Newport dies at Dayton Soldiers Home and will be buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Music Lovers’ Club
Dan Lyons
Schumann
Dulaney
Wagner
Craven
Lyons
Fritsche
John Cracklin
Dayton (Co
Evergreen Cemetery
Dry Cleaners Suit Against Covington Officials
A. E. Stricklett on behalf of William E. Hummell and Theodore Elias filed in Kenton Circuit Court yesterday a suit against Police Judge J B Read and the City of Covington. The action challenges city ordinance restricting dry cleaning firms passed by the City Council. Plaintiffs seek a writ of prohibition claiming lack of authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J- B- Read
Covington
Kenton
A. E. Stricklett
William E. Hummell
Theodore Elias
French Process Dry Cleaning Company
Nnance
Witness acquittal sparks perjury charge against accuser
Fred Krause was cleared of housebreaking and larceny in the Kenton Circuit Court after testimony from Fred Hillengrass who was later charged with perjury. Hillengrass admitted giving false testimony during Krause’s trial. Detective Slaters secured a perjury warrant from Judge Stephens. Hillengrass remanded with $1,000 bail. Krause was accused of breaking into Mrs. Frank Kastrof's Devon Hill home south of Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Krause
Kenton
Fred Hillengrass
Hillengrass
Krause
Slaters
Stephens
Frank Kastrof
Devon Hill
Covington
Newport Livery Barn Razed by Fire at Fourth and Saratoga
A two story frame building housing the Newport Livery Company at Fourth and Saratoga in Newport burned to the ground. Debris included grain hay and vehicles with two horses two ponies and a dog killed. Loss estimated 6000 to 8000 dollars with about 1500 dollars insured. Firefighters aided by Covington Company prevented spread to nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth
Saratoga Streets
Newport
Newport Livery Company
Silva
Cincinnati
Marshall Reed
Harry Ware
Covington Company
Covington
Fourth Street
Burglar alarm triggers crowd at Newport store
A faulty wire set off the burglar alarm at J. J. Suhre's dry goods store on York Street Newport last night around eight. A large crowd formed after the alarm rang, rumors spread of three robbers cornered, but police found no disturbance and identified the defective wire as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Suhre
York Street
Newport
Burglar Steals Jewelry From Dayton Woman Home
Mrs. Thomas H. Smith of 429 Fifth Avenue Dayton Ky reported a jewelry theft from her home yesterday valued at several hundred dollars. Missing items include a pearl stickpin a watch fob two rings a revolver and a purse with old gold coins. Neighbors describe the thief matching a prowler known for similar thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Smith
Fifth Avenue
Dayton
Abner 3 Refused Change of Venue in Murder Case
Lexington March 3 Motion for a change of venue was overruled today in the John Abner murder case before Special Judge Holt. Buck for defense asked time to prepare affidavits for a continuance and the case was passed to tomorrow. Beach Hargis attorneys filed a venue motion but Commonwealth’s Attorney Kash objected that notice was defective and the motion came too late. hearing postponed until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Lexington
John Abner
Holt
James Cockrell
Buck
Beach Hargis
Commonwealth
Kash
Train Wreck Near Alvord Kills One, Injures Several
One man died and several were hurt when a Ft. Worth and Denver passenger train wrecked two miles south of Alvord Texas. The dead is Iey Stevens, a mechanic. Fatally injured is John Cunningham Baldinger. Injured include Otto A. Lehman of Cincinnati seriously and John Wootson of New York lightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Alvord
Tex
Ft. Worth & Denver
Neve
Iey Stevens
John Cunningham
Baldinger
Otto A. Lehman
Cincinnati
John Wootson
New York
Suspects Charged After Chicken Coop Robbery Attempt
Police responded to Steve Dugan at 540 Pierson Street where he said he caught two men attempting to raid his chicken coop. Fred Meyer, 34, Garfield Avenue and Delhi Pike, and George Crowley, 24, 925 Barr Street were taken to Fourth District Station and charged with loitering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Dugan
Pierson Street
Dugan
Fourth District
Fred Meyer
Garfield Avenue
Delhi Pike
George Crowley
Barr Street
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Ty Cobb
Pulliam’s Bulletin
Jace Atkin
REX
Schreiber
Lion
Still Fighting
Bill
North
Cincinnati League
Rough Riders
Schmid
Wiehaus
Sturm
Feller
Wwe
Eaemevo
Pirates
Kurleman
Siemers
Gardell
WeeSthoff
Bose
Eisenschmidt
Wuest Nee Peete
Smith
Hoff
Bachman
Bodmann’s
Urpuet
Iss
Ckss
Schomacher
N.C
Kapp
Piche
Ochs
MOSOF
Mueller
Browning Ae Scheer
Inventiic
O'Connor
Wee
Schneider Tete
Seiler
Selby
J. Finnee
Osterfelt
Eeteeee Schaff
Canadian Association
Britt-Nelson
Will
Wrestler Presents
Covington and Newport
Bond
William A. Byrne
Kenton Court Notes
Covington Briefs
Covington Real Estate
Henry J. Wint
Cedar Grove
Anna Ki Meyer
Charles Dennler
Sallie Bonar Rey
Mity'se
Springdale
Victor C. M Wneee
Dina Deesoserdee
Campbell County Courts
Newport News
DRY Cleaners
Eshelby Tobacco Works
Abner 3
Ginginnatian Hart
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