Big Ring Best in Trot Situation
Racing circuits face uncertainty as Grand Circuit meets at Buffalo Poughkeepsie Providence and Kalamazoo struggle to open amid anti-race track legislation Hart Agnew defeats revive hopes for the schedule from Detroit to Cleveland with Western meetings at Peoria Terre Haute and Kalamazoo facing slow entries and possible cancellations.
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J. L. Hervey
Chicago Record-Herald
Buffalo
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Albany
Providence
R. L
New York
Grand Circuit
Harty Agnew Bills
Hughes
Narragansett Park
Cleveland
Kalamazoo
Detroit
Peoria
Ill
Terre Haute
Ind
Libertyville
Decatur
George E. Keller
Tod
Great Western
Michigan
Ete
Pee Pe Eyectet
Central
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Pitcher from St. Louis Cardinals sparkling spring action noted
The piece tracks a Cardinals pitcher who has appeared four times this spring and details performances against the Browns, Cubs, Pirates, and Reds with notes on early-season form, no-hit attempts in minor leagues, and remarks on major league caliber status despite ongoing doubts about his ultimate success. It also surveys the troubled 1908 Great Western Circuit with organizational changes and upcoming meetings.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Higginbotham
Browns
Cubs
Raymond
Bug S
Pittsburg Pirates
Cincinnati
Dooin the Singer Aids Boston Fire Sufferers
Charley Dooin of the Phillies, a Cincinnati native, sang in East Boston to aid Chelsea fire sufferers. The catcher has a touring tenor but fears audiences, once quoted under pressure in Philadelphia when offered a blackface role. The incident contrasts his baseball composure with stage nerves.
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Boston
Charley Dooin
Cincinnati
Phillies
Dick Copley
Chelsea
Dooin
Charley
Philadelphia
Ted
Charley Doom
Notter the Jockey Brings Bright Future to Keene Stable
New York May 2 Joe Notter a teenaged jockey under contract to James R Keene looks to earn close to 20000 by season end 1908. Born 1891 in Flatlands Long Island he rose from amateur riding to a top rider under Jack McGinnis. Notter known for a unique riding style weighs about 101 pounds and has outgeneralled rivals including Walter Miller.
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New York
Joe Notter
James R. Keene
Joe
Flatlands
King’s Highway
Long Island
Jack McGinnis
McGinnis
Greenfield
L. I
Evey
Sam Doggett
New Orleans
Charles Ellison
Walter Miller
Miller
Notternee
Southern League Scores From Atlanta Montgomery and Mobile
In Atlanta the Atlanta team defeated Birmingham 10 to 2. In Montgomery Nashville beat Montgomery 3 to 1. In Mobile Mobile defeated Little Rock 4 to 0. New Orleans beat Memphis 3 to 1.
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Atlanta
Birmingham
Montgomery
Nashville
Mobile
Mobille
Little Rock
Big Tee Orleana
New Orleans
Memiphig
Wagner Signs with Pirates Raises Salary Debate
The Flying Dutchman Hans Wagner signs with the Pittsburgh Pirates after a month of bargaining and a year looming retirement. Reports place Wagner’s annual pay at least ten thousand with a substantial signing bonus, while rivals like John McGraw and Christy Mathewson are cited in salary speculation.
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Harry Pulliam
National League
Louisville
Wagner
Fast Company
Pirates
Pittsburg
Napoleon Lajéie
Larry
Barney Dreyfuss
Fred Clarke
Lajoie
Clarke
McGraw
John McGraw
Giants
New York
Christy ‘Mathewson
Matty
Hans Wagnar
Dead heat at Jamaica in Elmshurst Stakes shatters track record
In the East’s first dead heat of the year at Jamaica Fitzherbert and Trance tied in the Elmshurst Selling Stakes at five furlongs, also breaking the distance record with a 1:00 flat finish. Old Honesty won the Long Beach Handicap while Spagner faltered and Rifleman took place. Other races list results for Ramble, Madrilene, Arionette, Masquerade, Alethouod, Black Oak, and more with times and participants.
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Jamaica
Fitzherbert
Trance
Elmshurst
Tifo
Old Honesty
Long Beach
Spagner
Rifleman
Ramble
E. Dugan
Madrilene
Musgrave
Arionette
Notter
Borgne
Chipmunk
Elizabeth Sweeney
Lord Dirre
van Laer
Clef
W. J. McLoughry
Masquerade
Aletheuod
EB. Dugan
Voodoo
Field Mouse
Warden
Ben Franklin
Honesty
Riflemah
McDaniel
Spooner
Wexford
Saylor
Dugan
Troublemaker
Dennis Stafford
McCarthy
Chief Hayes
Lord Stanhope
Frizette
Black Sheep
Cary
St. Joseph
Rockstone
Billy B. van
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Ohio League Schedule of Trades Guilds Matches
The Ohio League lists monthly fixtures at Wiedemann's with trades including Horseshoers, Engineers, Steamfitters, Woodworkers, Garment Workers, Plumbers, Cigarmakers, Bricklayers, Lathers, and Electrical Workers. Dates span May through September with alternating venues and open matches noted.
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Iran
Gee Iven
7Teamfi Paneihan Mol de Iersaan
Atn’s
Wiedemann’s
Linwood
Avenue Ground
Bromley
Manhattan
Mathers
Wiedemann’'s
Avenue Grounds
Garment
Steamfitters
Revival of long distance horse racing gains ground
New York May 2 A movement to revive four mile racing among thoroughbreds gains support from turf leaders. Plans call for long distance heats from one and a half to four miles with purses up to 30 000 dollars to attract top entrants and foster endurance in the breed.
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New York
Jockey Club
Belmont Park
Sheepshead Bay
Rain and Race Change Jiggs Donahue Near Miss for Detroit
Detroit missed landing Jiggs Donahue after a rainy day and a $190 bet at a New Orleans race. Captain Bill Coughlin recounts Donahue’s near switch to Detroit before signing with Comiskey after a nose winner and Callahan’s festive race day moment led to an injury.
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New Orleans
Detroit
Jiggs Donahue
Bill Coughlin
Tigers
Jiggs Donohue
Comiskey
Bill
Donohue
Milwaukee
Jimmy Callahan
Bill Armour
Donahue
Ken
Armour
Sox
Callahan
Jimmy
Jamaica Monday racing entries with six races listed
Monday's Jamaica program lists six selling and handicap races for three-year-olds and up through 11 16 miles. Horses named include Hyperion II Sir Toddington Goldball Big Ben Ingham Mexican Silver Banyah Waverest Longball He Knows Queen Marguerite Sandal Father Stafford Ceremonius Wamboro Desolate Bluestock Sappho Eustacian Sister Phyllis Get Along Shapdale Almandine Rosario Brother Jonathan Aglia Break Away Twigs Flyball Compare Irish Lace King Colbat Rialto James B Brady Hartford Boy Berry Maid Question Mark Golden Peak Seethus Chantilly Poquessing Killie crankie Saylor Royal Lady Chief Hayes Cymbal Import Tileing Lightwool Colonel Jack Halket Big Chief Zienap Prince of Castile Castlewood Killile crankie.
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Hyperion II
Sir Toddington
Goldball
Big’ Ben
Ingham
Mexican Silver
Banyah
Waverest
Longball
He Knows
Queen Marguerite
Sandal
Father Stafford
Ceremonius
Wamboro
Desolate
Bluestock
Saint With
King Cobalt
Rialto
James B. Brady
Hartford Boy
Berry Maid
Question Mark
Golden Peak
Seethus
Chantilly
Poquessing
Killiecrankie
Saylor
Royal Lady
Chief
McCormick Fined $100 by National Commission
The National Commission issued two findings. McCormick is reinstated but fined $100 for playing with ineligible teams. McGill’s request to be declared a free agent was denied, presented by President Shively of the Western Association.
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National Commission
Mc@ormick
McGill
Shively
Western Association
Shoe and Leather Club fields day for amateurs at League Park
The Shoe and Leather Club of Cincinnati plans a field day for amateur baseball events modeled on last fall’s pro meet at League Park. Gold medals for fungo, long throw, bunt and run, and around the bases, will reward top performers. Judges and timers will be appointed by league presidents.
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Shoe and Leather Club
Cincinnati
League Park
John E. Bruce
Charles Thurman
K. LO
Cilf. Martin
Queen City
J. &. Mangold
Traction League
J. G. Falls
Church League
E. T. Allan
President
City and Suburban League
Bona Fide
Burns Tricks and a Sneak Visit Shape Boxing Insight
Billy Nell shares a tale of Tommy Burns in England. Burns uses disguise to attend Moir’s exhibition and study his rival’s moves, even skimming behind the gallery to watch him box. A Cockney crowd misreads Burns as the English fighter before his discreet exit.
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Billy Nell
Tommy Burns
England
Tommy
Squires
Burns
Neil
Moir
Wonderland
Rotter
Alf
Casting Club Tourney Opens at Northern Kentucky Gun Club
The first Casting Club tournament was held at the Northern Kentucky Gun Club grounds yesterday. The lake measures 200 by 90 feet with two casting platforms and five targets at 60 70 80 90 and 100 feet. five casts per distance. Captain B T Moon and official scorer B ee oversaw events. results show strong scores vs older clubs with Kellogg Mayer Latham Gould Lampe James Atchins Walker Rittenger Kruger Murphy posting notable marks.
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Northern Kentucky Gun Club
B. T. Moon
B. #ee
Kellogg
Mayer
Latham
Gould
Lampe
James
Atchins
Walker
Rittenger
Kruger
Murphy
Hamilton Cincinnati Checkers Match Report
Twenty five chess and checker enthusiasts gathered at 729 Betts street to watch Hamilton and Cincinnati teams compete. Charles Corey led Hamilton with strong play as Cincinnati players visited for a return engagement next month and praise was given to hosts J Wilkens and associates.
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Betts Street
Hamiltonm
Cincinnnati
Hamilton
Charles Corey
White-11 13 18 King J Black to Play and Draw
Checkers notes discuss Game No 73 Paisley with King J Black. R L Matthews of Indianapolis and A Goelet traveling salesman will visit Betterstreet HQ Sunday. local players urged to attend and observe pushes and jumps. Dr S D Logan, watcher at Hamilton Cincinnati match, is recovering and aims to return to play. English championship tourney held at Leeds on April 18. problems to follow.
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Checker
R. L. Matthews
Indianapolis
Ind
A. Goelet
Betterstreet
S. D. Logan
Leeds
College Games Update From Across the Nation
Baseball and college scores report Beloit Michigan game canceled by rain. Pennsylvania tops Yale 3 to 2 in New Haven. Cornell vs Princeton postponed due to wet grounds in Ithaca. Rose Polytechnic Institute beats Wabash 7 to 5 in Terre Haute. Chicago defeats Wisconsin 6 to 3 in Chicago.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Beloit
Michigan
Ndew Haven
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