Famous early Columbia Reds baseball legends recounted
Judge Sam Holding and a circle of Columbia pioneers recall the first authentic ball team the Kangaroos and the two Reds squads of 1874. Players include Chris Looney, Walter Mitchell, Rob Pillow, F. D. Lander, Ed Wilson, Wave Ogilvie, Jim Pender, John Holman, and others who starred in historic games and early league moves.
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Sam Holding
Herald
Columbia
Chris Looney
Walter Mitchell
Robi, Pillow
F. D. Lander
Ed Wilson
Wave Ogilvie
State Commissioner of Agriculture
Twne
Ewateman
Chrle Looney
Bateman
Reds
Bob Williams
John Holman
Cal Morgan
Ed Carpenter
Onovidy
Les Young
Young
Jim Pender
Bob Hilliard
F. C. Lander
Toveard
Judge Holding
Geat
Jobo Holmai
Itte
Nici
Heb Willame
Big Larnee
Wilkins
Iat
Hut
Lee Young
Manion
Sullivan
Petty
John Manin
Capehart
Harry Howard
John Taylor
Short
Realy
J. M. Sheppard
Mann
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Judge Holling
Bob Hilliara
Tennessee Press Association Meeting Highlights Changes
Special to the Herald reports a Tennessee Press Association gathering at Tulane Assembly Hall. A new constitution and by laws were adopted, and future monthly publications for presidents of the association will be dropped from membership rolls. Attendance was large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Nashville
Tennessee Press Association
Tulane Assembly Hall
Appointed Game Warden Named for Maury County
Mr. W. J. Goad is appointed Game Warden for Maury County by the late J. H. Ackian. He pledges to enforce state game laws rigidly to protect wildlife and will appoint deputy wardens soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Goad
Maury County
J. H. Ackian
Goad
Afton grower lauds Peruna Medicine in letter
W Birch of Afton Virginia writes to Peruna Medicine Co Columbus praising the remedy for his wife who was weak nervous and loss of appetite. He credits it with restoring health improving appetite and lifting her from a long illness despite a prior doctor’s limited aid. He urges others to seek Dr Hartman’s advice if results are not prompt.
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E. Birch
Afton
Peruna Medicine
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna Medicine Co
A. Birch
Coresville
Alb County
Ahe
W. BE. Birch
Pruit
al County
Perans
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Baby Act sparks heated Pulaski vs Columbia game
Bridges shut out Pulaski 0 to 0 as Columbia stopper held firm with seven strikeouts while Pulaski fielders fumbled seven unearned runs in the eighth inning amid coach Sawyer’s alleged interference. Columbia capitalized five straight hits in the sixth to seize control.
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Alabama
Riverside Park
Ehoop
Sawyer
Columbia
Sawyers
Witkins
Bridges
Meliride
Culves
Pulaski
Same Old Story: Huntaville Wins Third Straight League Game
Aug 13 Huntaville takes third straight in league series by rallying in the seventh inning. Ennisville defeats Twin City 4 hits Wand 6 with Welch and O'Brien behind Decatur. Columbia beats Pulaski 6 to 3 behind Weaver until eighth inning rally.
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Huntaville
Ala
Ennisville
Twin City
Columbia
Weaver
Pulaski
Gilbert
Reed
Wright
An Open Letter From Sister Kate Urges Sabbath Rest
A letter urges women to ease Sunday labor for ice and meat vendors by placing Saturday orders. It argues the fourth commandment requires rest from work, calls for practical faith, and asks readers to shift shopping to Saturday to reduce Sunday toil and demonstrate religious practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahgood
Oil Gusher Rumor Sparks Maury County Feels Safe
Townwide chatter claimed a South High blast opened an oil gusher spraying 25 to 75 feet. The sight drew crowds and jokes of a new oil boom, but investigators found a water main leak in the Duck River mud, quashing the dream and leaving residents bemused.
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Maury County
Mt. Parnasue
Rigby Creek
Old
Maury
South High Street
Standard Oil Co
L. & N Railroad
Duck River
Impudent Soldiers Take Grapes From City Stores
Three or four State militia soldiers returning from the Franklin encampment helped themselves to fruit in town. One grape thief at Miles Cook's South Main store refused to pay a nickel until police officer Ed Chaffin intervened. The soldiers, believed from the Lawrenceburg company, were caught and forced to pay. Names were not learned.
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Franklin
Miles Cook
South Main
Eighth Streets
Mr. Cook
Ed. Chaffin
Itill
Lawrenceburg Company
Pulaski Dominates First League Victory Amid Umpire Gusts
Pulaski wins its first league game as fans praise the win and a fast double play closes. Umpire calls foul on crucial plays, sparking controversy while Colubmia fights back with timely hits. Gilbert shines with contributions in the sixth and seventh innings, aiding Pulaski's rally.
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Pulaski
Bell
Visiing
Columbia
Clapp
Fisher
Palmer
Nolley
Merrill
Sawyer
Spencer
Smiver
Merril
Intiela
Collins
Prainki
Ilbert
Acorea
McBrine
A Profitable Son The Old Man’s Yarn About His Cash
A puzzled grocer watches Old Wash sort a roll of money. The tale recalls a son who once worked as a Pullman porter and returned wages to his father, who claimed the profit came from a profitable son. The punchline lands as the old man jokes about being owed the gain.
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Old Waah
Chaffin Bros
Chaltin
Future of Giles County Team in Question as League Shifts
Aug 17 report from Huntsville says the Tennessee Army League considers asking Pulaski to withdraw to free a spot for a new team. Pulaski draws weak crowds while Giles County towns show strong patronage, making the change seem a business move likely to happen soon. A Banner dispatch notes Pulaski may stay through the schedule. In Decatur, the Twi City Baseball team adds Nashville pitcher J L Waitis and Birmingham catcher Joe Lebton to bolster their lineup after another injury to Foster.
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Hunteville
Alu
Tennesee
Armtame Leugue
Pulaski
Ialeden
Gmiaden
Towm
Herald
Decatur
Ala
Twi City
J.L. Waitis
Nashville
Joe Lebton
Birmingham
Foster
Negro Davis Safe After Choke Damp Well Incident
John Davis was burned in a well while trying to burn out choke damp with a brick fire in a kettle. Dr. Porter explained choke damp is carbonic acid gas formed when fire consumes oxygen. Davis lowered the kettle repeatedly and, failing to withdraw the fire promptly, nearly paid the death penalty for his ignorance.
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John Davis
Porter
Negro Davis
Laura
Davis
Davie
Saved by a Dog in Hog Attack Near Columbia
Sunday morning Mr. Perry, living eight miles from Columbia on Nashville road, attempted to drive a large hog into a pen when the animal turned and knocked him down, causing over a dozen wounds. A small dog belonging to Mr. Coleman bravely intervened, driving the hog away and saving his master. Mr. Coleman, about sixty, is well known in the community and was attended by Dr. Martin. The patient remains in a critical but improving condition.
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Perry
Nashville
Columbia
Coleman
Martin
Mt Pleasant Tragedy Baffles Police Suspect Named Bwrette
In Mt Pleasant a young woman known in Columbia police circles as Bwrette was found dead with a broken neck on Sunday morning. John Holmes alias Wl Sport was captured after a chase in an allay and jailed. He initially denied identity then admitted being the man but claimed no knowledge of the murder.
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Bwrette" Ransom
Columbia
Mt. Pleasant
John Holmes
Col
Wl Sport
Claude In
George Owen
Hooten Ends the Fracas in City Incident
Ben Wainwright, shot by Officer Hooten Friday night, lies resting as authorities say he was half drunk and half crazy. Hooten and officers arrived to quell the confrontation at a negro dance aided by Smith and Weason. Wainwright drew a pistol but Hooten fired first, stopping further harm.
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Ben Wainwright
Hooten
Oowright
Smith & Weason
Oakes Buys Out Worley in Plant Mill Assets
W J Oakes purchases Worley interest in the plant mill once owned by Seaver Worley. Asset list includes doors and sashes among others. Purchase price set at $1,000.
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Oakes
Worley
W. J. Oakeos
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Elumbia Reds
Bob Pinlow
Chris Loosey
Tenn, Press Association
Misher
Barnes
Kate
South
Pulask
Voutitoulto
Collina and
Fincher
Colling
Vy Gilbert
Balla
Oy Collins
Lorber
Logan
Rae Decatur
Hunterville
Brien, Loean and
Swaim
Giles Councy Team
Pulass
Tennessee
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