World of Sports Sets Records as Baseball Attendance Soars
Chicago reports a combined 6,136,557 total attendance for the two major leagues with the American league totaling 3,398,764 and the National 2,737,793. The White Sox lead individual clubs with 666,307, Athletics 625,581. Cubs trail by 250,000. Eastern cities lead in NL while AL towns favor the west. Chicago's single-day crowd hit 28,000 for Giants at Comiskey Park. overall, no club shows a deficit, signaling strong support for both leagues. Meanwhile Prof Freislinger confirms O Leary in good shape after a 905 mile trek toward a 1,000 mile goal, despite a nosebleed and fatigue after a 11 minute mile.
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Dan O Leary Reaches 925 Miles In Wandering Run
Cincinnati Oct 17 at an early hour this morning Dan O Leary turned his nine hundred twenty fifth mile and three days more his long walk continued.
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Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Promise Relief From Neuralgia
The ad promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as effective for neuralgia with soothing nerve effects and no habit risk. It includes a testimonial from Mrs W H Burkett of Macon Georgia and notes druggists can vouch for local opinions while the Miles Medical Co. is based in Elkhart Indiana.
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Colin wins Champagne stakes at Belmont Park in 1 25 flat
James R. Keene’s colt Colin, the year’s two year old champion, captured his twelfth victory by ten lengths over Stamina in the Champagne stakes at Belmont Park. The $5,785 prize plus Colin’s $126,778 season earnings raise his total to $132,563 for the year and boost Keene’s winnings to $385,080 as he eyes more stakes before season’s end. The winning time sets a new straightaway record at the course, surpassing the former mark of 1:23 3-5 set by Perverse in 1905.
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Central League Magnates Meet in Toledo on Season End
The Central league magnates convene at the Boody House in Toledo to close the season and consider major changes in management. An official statement is expected naming changes to the baseball map affecting the Central Three I Ohio Pennsylvania and P. O. M leagues, plus protection for Ft Wayne in the Central league.
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Latonia racing scandal ties jockey A Brown to wash boiler
In Cincinnati on October 17 a large wash boiler inscribed with £23 was tied to jockey A Brown at Latonia by Judge Dillon amid suspicions of misconduct. Deutschland, ridden by C Koerner, won the 1 000 purse in a handicap race after leading from start to finish, with earlier chatter of inconsistent results and Brown being kept from riding.
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Reversal Quickly Alters Form Against California Boy
The piece notes a rapid change in form that drew attention as it contrasted with the California boy’s effort, highlighting the swift shift and the visible impact on the competition.
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Not Representing Comparative Strength of Teams
A reader notes that the coverage does not convey how strong the teams compare. The remark suggests more analysis of team capabilities beyond scores and standings.
Galligan Falls to Packey McFarland in Ninth Round
In Indianapolis Joe Galligan of Chicago was knocked out in the ninth round by Packey McFarland. McFarland was hindered by a lame right hand in the early rounds, though Galligan led for eight rounds before the finish.
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Kentucky Harness Racing Sets Two World Records
Lexington October 17 report marks day seven of the Kentucky Harness Horse Breeders Association meeting with two world records. Kruger ridden by Harry K. Devereux clocked 2:12 for a mile, beating 2:13 bests, while Helen Hale filly trotted 2:13 in the Lexington stakes two year old heat, the fastest by a two year old filly.
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Reds Defeat Ironton Nine 4–1 at Beachwood Park
In Ironton Ohio on October 17 the Reds lost through seven innings before ONeil hit a three run homer to left of right field and end the game 4 to 1. Beachwood Park hosted the contest with ONeil delivering the key blow in the eighth inning.
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Tigers Triumph Over Villanova In 45 to 5 Victory
Princeton公 Tigers fought a tough start but dominated Villa Nova with a 45 to 5 win. The early resistance suggested a difficult game, yet the Tigers pulled away decisively in late play.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promoted by Known Formula
Common Sense urges using medicines with known composition and sworn ingredients. Dr Pierce extracts from native forest roots without alcohol, using glycerine to preserve curative virtues. The Golden Medical Discovery is claimed to purify blood, tone the stomach, regulate the bowels, and aid respiratory troubles, with patient use and reputable medical endorsements.
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Pleasant Run Social News Highlights Oct 16
J Robinson visits friends at Shandon. Edwin Huston and family spend Sunday north of Pleasant Run. Otto Slonaker, Herbert Slonaker, John Albert Dalton, Mayme Doyce and Alice Dalton enjoy Sunday at Dry Ridge. Edith Huber hosts birthday party Saturday night. Many attendees report a good time. Various local residents travel to Cincinnati and visit relatives.
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Fresh Oysters Daily at Heib's On Court Street
Advertisement notes fresh oysters daily at Heib's located at 217 Court St with prices 30¢ per quart and 15¢ for raw or stewed servings. Date September 13 mentioned.
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Middletown Accom Dominates With 28 4 Victory
The Middletown athletic club posted a 28 to 0 score as Pidions were left unable to mount a comeback. Key players from Middletown contributed to the convincing win, while the trailing team struggled on both sides of the ball.
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