Baseball and Basketball Highlights From the Season
The season set numerous records across baseball and basketball. Chicago and Brooklyn played a nine inning hour, Chicago Americans won 20 of 21 midseason games, and Chicago Nationals set a 116 gate record. The Athletics beat Philadelphia 4 to 1 in 24 innings on Sept. 1. Altizer drove in five runs in seven for Washington, and Waddell struck out 13 for Cleveland on May 21. Forfeits occurred in Philadelphia vs New York. Major crowds packed Chicago for the World Series with capacity crowds at several games.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Chicago Americans
Chicago Nationals
New York Nationals
Lesion Americans
Boston Nationals
New York Americans
Cleveland
Hiladelphia
Boston
Athletics
Altizer
Washington Americans
Rube” Waddel
Mathewson
Philadelphia
New York
Advertising drives for baseball franchise reach city cash pledges
Local business men in Zanesville and Sandusky mobilize for an O P meeting in Cleveland pledging cash to secure a baseball franchise. Zanesville reports $319,090 pledged and Sandusky officials raise funds to attract national attention, highlighting the value of team advertising to raise a city’s profile and prospects.
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Elyria
Busi
Strug
Zanesville
Sanduskyle
Andusky
Aseball
Cleveland
O. Elks
Flagles
Sandusky
Gans Says 10 Have Lost All After Fight
Promoter Mike Riley states Joe Gans did not profit from the bout in Tonopah with Hermann. Gans reportedly lost most of his 14,000 purse to gambling with markers. Hermann kept little, while Riley claims to have won 21,000 from the fight, despite a small crowd.
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Joe Gans
Hermann
Mike Riley
Tonopah
San Francisco
Joe F
McGinnity Denies Retirement From Baseball
A rumor claimed Joe McGinnity would quit baseball to run his late father’s business, but a letter from McGinnity in Indian Territory to Giants secretary Fred Knowles says he has no retirement plans for now. The note follows Knowles' report on the Giants spring trip.
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Joe McGinnity
Giants
McGinnity
Joe
Fred Knowles
New York Club
Indian Territory
Iron Man
Knowles
Florida Via Washington Baltimore and Ohio RK R Diverse Route
The service advertises a round trip via Washington Baltimore and Ohio with a diverse route. It claims the best route and rate ever offered, highlighting expanded connections and competitive pricing for travelers.
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Florida
Washington, Baltimore , & Ohio
RK. R
National Bowling Association meeting hits Atlantic City in March
Local bowlers received the rules for the National Bowling Association event to be held in Atlantic City starting March 25. Youngstown is likely to be represented as the tournament runs two weeks or more on Young's pier with two alleys and no practice permitted.
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National Bowling Association
Atlantic City
Youngstown
Young’s
Million Dollar Pier
Marvins Diamond Buried With Him
In accordance with Charles Marvin’s request a diamond stick pin was buried with the famed trotter trainer. The pin, made from a nail from Sund 2:08’s hoof, honors Marvin’s world-record mile while he rode a high wheel sulky. The unique keepsake, his only stick pin, carried the horseshoe nail set with a diamond and was meant to stay with him.
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Charles Marvin
Trotters
California
Marvin
Six umpires to join National League staff next season
Six umpires will join the National League staff for the next season and be assigned daily. In high interest or close races, two officials will work a game, providing added oversight. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claims to remove disorders and restore health. 25 cents, Tea or Tablets, A. B. Frost.
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National League
Hollister
Frost
Boston Players Refuse Contracts Over Salary Cuts
Players from the Boston American League club refuse to sign contracts after salaries are reduced from last season. The holdout follows a last place finish when victory was expected, triggering the pay penalties.
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Boston
Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race Set for March 16
England reports indicate the annual Oxford versus Cambridge boat race will likely be held on March 16. The early date aligns with tides and Easter falling on March 31, making the timing necessary.
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England
Oxford
Cambridge
Windsor Hotel Ad Promises Modern Rooms Near Rail Stations
Windsor Hotel at 1217 1229 Filbert Street Philadelphia advertises modern accommodations in the heart of the shopping and theatre district. Rates are listed for American plan from 2 to 3 dollars and 60 cents per day and European plan from 1 to 59 cents per day, with proximity to two principal railroad stations.
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Filbert St
Philadelphia
A Baseball Catcher Recalled for Glove Free Era Feats
Cap Anson recalls Silver Flint in the early 1880s who caught fast pitches without protection. Flint refused a buckskin mitt saying his bare hands were enough as rheumatism and rough hands were noted. The anecdote highlights his rugged catching style at Independence.
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Anson
Flint
Spalding
Cap
Rail schedule listing for LS and M S Railway effective May 14 1908
East and west bound train timetables with train numbers and times for Norwalk and Sandusky divisions. Includes No 20 Night Express No 28 Boston Mail No 10 Chicago line and multiple locals, expresses, and accommodations. Signatures J. Smith and W C Hem as ticket agents.
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N. Y
Boston
Chicago
Essuey
Michigan
UBB P
Sbegenen Btebean
Norwalk
Toledo & Buffalo
Sandusky
Buffalo
Western Express
Dally
Cleveland & Detroit Express
Norwalk Division Ac
Sandusky Division
Norwalk Accommoda- Hod
Pacific Express
Fast Mail
Halfback Humphries Leaves Swarthmore for Michigan
Swarthmore football halfback Humphries, key to last season’s success, leaves for Ann Arbor to take a course at Michigan not available at Swarthmore. He departs mid semester, a disappointment to Swarthmore authorities.
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Humphries
Swarthmore College
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Swarthmore
Lawmaker targets amusements near hospitals in Chicago bill
Chicago Representative J. J. McLaughlin introduced a Springfield bill barring amusement resorts within 800 feet of hospitals. The measure would close the National League club’s ball park opposite the county hospital and is described as a punitive opening move in a broader legislative attack.
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J. J. McLaughlin
Chicago
National League Club
Springfield
For Sale Old Papers at Reporter Office
A quantity of old papers offered for sale described as suitable for under carpets or pantry shelves. Very cheap. Available in quire at the Reporter Office.
Gard ner Dies Noted Footrace Figure in Wheeling VA
Old time footrace enthusiast George M. Gardner dies in Wheeling West Virginia. Gardner was known for his roles in both the checking and training sides of the sport and appeared in many notable events.
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Wheely
W. Va
George M. Gardner
Gardner
Lost items listed with rewards in February notices
Lost on Sunday February 3 between Cedar and Fourth streets a small open faced gold watch monogram A P and oxidized fob. Reward if returned to Parseh Lumber Co. Lost a purse between Savages grocery and Grays Shoe Store. Return to Savages grocery to receive reward. February 5-6.
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Cedar
Fourth Streets
Parseh Lumber
Savage’s Grocery
Gray’s Shoe
Savage's Grocery
Lorain merchants seek tax payment site as ice firm denies merger
Local Lorain merchants petition the county treasurer to establish a tax payment point in Lorain amid rumors of a Lorain & Elyria Ice Company merger. Coroner's verdict finds Frank Gibson died accidentally after sewer burial, and Charles Hinkel dies in Lorain jail from delirium tremens at age 39. The Chamber of Commerce plans a banquet. insurance rates are blamed for high fire coverage costs. Roads and paving projects are discussed for Penfield avenue and nearby streets. An article notes Julius Greene’s father, a German noble, was a Napoleonic era attaché. Alexander Greene of Piqua turns 100, tracing lineage to Baron Von Greenfield. An ad promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers.
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Charles Hinkel
Amherst
Lorain
Toledo
Ohio
Julus Greene
America
Alexander Greene
Piqua
Julius Greene
Greene
Baron von Greenfield
Hanover
Brunswick
Greenes
England
Notice of Appointment in Estate of Sarah Ann Bucknell
Daisy J. Rhisinger named administratrix with the will annexed of the Estate of Sarah Ann Bucknell late of Eaton Lorain County Deceased. Dated January 23 1907. Admx with the Will Annexed Daisy J Rhisinger.
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Sarah Ann Bucknell
Eaton
Lorain County
Daisy J. Rhisinger
Admx
Mardi Gras Train Fare to New Orleans and Ely Return
Package from B O with New Orleans Mardi Gras trip and Ely return for 28 dollars 55 cents. Travel from February 6 to 10 with return valid to February 16. Consult agents for details and booking.
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New Orleans
Elyria
Ombyveland and Southern Traction Train Schedule
Elyria to Cleveland and return hourly service from 5:04 a m to 11:00 p m with Cleveland Limiteds at specified times. Elyria to Oberlin and Wallo gien routes included with Oberlin Limiteds and varied departures. Additional services to Lorain Ainkerat Gratton Norwalk Birmingham Berlin and Nor walk limiteds listed with times. J D Weeson G P A Cleveland and B H Buswell Agt Elyria.
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Elyria
Public Square
Cleveland
Oberlin
Walllogien
Lorain
Evare
Yas
Ainkerat
Gratton
Birmingham
Berlin
Halghte
Norwalk
J. D. Weeson
Ohio
B. H. Buswell
Agt
Elyria Ohio
City Rail Schedules for Lake Shore Electric Line
Public timetable details list west bound and east bound routes from Cleveland to Beach Park and Lorain areas. It includes stop times at Elyria Dover Rocky River Beach Park and more, effective dates Feb 1 1906 and June 25 with numerous daily departures and ticketing notes.
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Lake Shore Electric RB L
Clayton
Hiyria
Worley
Public Square
Cleveland
Beach Park
South Lorain
Rocky Hiver
Dover
A.m
P.m. Hagle
Elyria
P. m. Beach Park
P.m. Dover
Rocky River
Lorain
Ohio
Vermilion
Huron
Sandusky
Berlin Heights
Norwalk
Fremont
Toledo
Larsansky
Lerain Ohio
Bees Park
M. Sandusky
Ge. West
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Ative Gough
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Dewels
Kennedy
Chiesa
OPEC
Male & CO
U.S.A
Gans
M'Ginnity
Marvins
MIT
People‘s Want Column
Persons Lumber & Coa
Taquila
Reporter Printing Co
Star Employment Bureau
West Ave
Elyria, C
LS. & M. S. Railway
Halfbage
Second St
C. A
Cox Real Estate Co
Turner Block
A. L. Agate
West Broad St
OWA
Donoman A. Tarbell
Lorin
Wm. P. Seher
Lorain & Elyria Ice Company
Milter
Frank Gibson
Chamber of Commerce
Wm. Honecker
Revek
A. V. Hageman
Penfield Avenue
Bank, Washington and
Everett Streets
DeWitt
BH. W. Patrick
D&wim
Rhe
Ombyveland & Southern Traction
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