Colonels Escape in Ninth as Puttman Saves Victory
Louisville defeats Indianapolis 6 to 5 in 13 innings. Ambrose Puttman homered with a late rally sparked by Kellum, Quinlan nabbed Kellum at first on a clutch infield hit, and Stecher steadied after a tough ninth to seal the win for Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellum
Ino
Quinlan
Louisville
Indianapaila
Gtrs
Ogly
Brent
Keat
Vistors
Han
Bette
Stecher
Stecber
Brecher
Haonlers
Willlacia
Hatoe
Brecher Poxin
Brashear
Ambrose Puttman
Kahoo Bik
Perry
Mareia
Helnes
Thielman
Dunleavy
Curpee Daner
Kahew
Marcio
Kollums
Vines’ Saertica
James
Calonely
Lawiyville Ark
Hallmits
Woodru
Bragwan Woods
DO Bullivan
Wes
Sravall
Kenna
Stoner
Quinny O
Pula
Indianapolis
Uimner
Sullivan
Stovall
Vimes
Hallman
Thoroughbred Race Card Double Feature in New York and Cincinnati
Race results from New York show multiple events with Orphan Lad and Bobbia Kean on 6 and 6 1/2 furlongs, dead heats and various times. Cincinnati and Buffalo sections list early finishers including Bitter Aes and Toppy Girl, with several short courses and handicaps across six to seven furlongs and longer distances.
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New York
Orphan Lad
L. Williams
Somnus
Bhackle
Bobbia Kean
J. Williams
Lotus
Eater
Tyron
Robin Head
J. Willams
von Nona
Martin
Altuda
Dugan
Twintastic
Loring
L. Wilesara
Nemesis
Mpping
Cincinnati
Fetr Fagot
Morales
Curéon
Nicol
Princess Orns
Devout
Principia
Grimm
Minnis Johnson
Ouse
the Gadty
Little Elking Mine
Wee Lees
Inspector Girl
Dudley
Buffalo
Charlie Ward
Lady Bateman
Furtonge
Garrett Wilson
Algona
Rain Dance
Aterplechage
Lulu Young
Tot
Gypaano
Dawson
Reside
My Besale
Bath Maria
Annie
Barry
Dolinda
Monta
Cresceus the Horse Philosopher in Honest Retrospect
An old feature discusses Cresceus the horse, its trainer George H. Ketcham, and a parable about work and recognition. It recalls Francis M. Ware's writings, mentions Washington and Chicago connections, and ponders Cresceus’s stubborn independence and future plans.
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American League
Piiindel
New York
Cleveland
Francis M. Ware
Chicago
St. Louie
Washington RT
Bouton
Wil Ba
Crescelis Hag
Stevia
Grand Rapids
George H. Ketcham
Canton
Mineapolix
Wheeling al
National League and American League scores listed by city
Box score style rundown details several games across leagues with cities Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn New York Detroit St Louis Cleveland and more. Batterymen are named including Taylor Kling Brown Maranball Patternun and Sullivan among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Columbus
Milwaukee
Toleda
Louisville
Wevress
Kansasity
Paul Ovens
Indianapolis
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Lowe
Boston
Indianapalia
Loutevilic
Tole
Columbu
St. Paul
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Pittsburg
Brooglyn
St. Louis
New York
Palladelphia
Washington
St. South
Philadephia
Cleveland
Detroit
Beaton
Central League
Terre Hants
Grand Rapids
Evansville
Booth Bend
Dayton
Wheeling
Springfield
Canton
Taylor and
Kling
Duggiepy
Donovan
Rhe Pittsburg
Wills
Gibeon
Strich- Jett
Bergen
Maraball
Taylor
Bresnahan
Prefter
O'Neil
Nadilham
Frazer
Schlel
U. Ofooliogi
Mullin and
Warner
Byzert
Coombs
Schreck
Patternun and
Sullivan
Kitson and Heyden
RHE
Rat
Rhoaden
Buelow
Howe
Clarkson
McGuire
Xternow
St. Louie
Laura
Con
Passing Comment on Hoosier Basketball Strength
A spectator letter claims Indiana Hoosiers face stronger, smarter amateur teams in the region, noting several games in which local players outshine the Hoosiers and criticizing perceived walking and dumb plays while acknowledging recent player absences. The writer asserts the regional teams are improving, with mechan ical style and faster, more judicious play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapola
Washington Park
Tatiana Hush Company
Thay
Strona
Tnster
Indianapalis
Marcan
Pat
Remitted Fine Sparks Racy Tale of Gum Shoe
In a crowded Stouts club grounds scene a racehorse named Gum Shoe wins a handicap amid baseball chatter. Tom McCarthy, an economical onlooker, bets heavily and celebrates with a hornpipe as the horse triumphs, while Chris Von der Ahe scolds him for mixing games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stouts Club
Hall Park
Tom McCarthy
Frien
McCarthy
Jose
Philadelphias
Harry Blovey
Sherenea
Roy
Tookaut
Himn
Patsy
Carly
Jookout
Broyey
Tom
Buc
Chris von der Ahe
Magardy
Chris
Padly
Lom
Firing Line Notes on Baseball Umpires and Matches
A garbled dispatch reports a postponed board meeting in Chicago awaiting arrivals of Telsau and Hanover. It notes injuries to players, Umpire Hank O Day defending his decisions, and references to a Cubs win attempt and Brooklyn beating Pittsburgh. It mentions games involving Toledo Columbus Roth's late run and a Yankees Nipples Naps clash highlighted by a sensational Heisel weed batter sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
The
American Association
Chicago
O'Brien
Telsau
Hanover
Hank O'Day
McGinnity
Saya
O'Day
CLYMER SIGNS WONDER
Columbus signs Leonard Stiers, the Logan pitcher, loaned to Bilera as part of a player deal. Uncertain details and spelling in the original text reflect a clipped AP style note from August 1 in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer
Apedal O Thedon
Columbus
Leonard Stiers
Logan
Bilera
Baseball star prices soar as clubs flex new offers
In Louis Aug 1 a wave of big money for top players signals a shift from old era payouts. Stars like Seymour Shannon Clarkson Brettenstein Caruthers Fouts and Kelly once drew 10 000 sums. now offers reach 320 000 for two players. Managers race to sign talent, with agents scouting nationwide and large salaries becoming common for elite prospects.
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Louis
Johnny Brush
Seymour
Shannon
John Clarkson
Beaton
Jana
Mike Kelly
Chris von der Ahe
Caruthers
Caruthers, Fouts
Ten Thave
Doline Clarkson
Rowton
Chicago
Kelly Ag
Boston
Anson
Thes
Bushong
Fouts
Grooklyn
Kelly
Clarkson
der Boas
Chris van der Ane
Baliplayera
Theodore Brettenstien
Ucklar Bt. Louis
Cincinnati
Brekenstein
Othe
Batterlae-Von Anda and Howley at Canton RHD Canton
The record shows Batterlae-Von Anda and Howley in a Canton match with Willis and Quidteh, Robert won and Spahr noted. Evansville and Terre Haute are listed with teams led by Lundbloom, Fuller, Britt, and Bitan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GriBs Say
Rue Grd
South Bend
Batterlae
von Anda
Howley
Moore and Watson
Canton
Rhd
Goeoroso1
Wheeling
Batterles
Willis
Quidteh
Robert Won
Spahr
Evansville
RHE Evaneville
Terre Heure
Vatteries
Health retreat for nervous women in New York state
A large sanitarium in New York state offers a program for worn- out professional and business women, theater workers, and others in need of relief. The regimen includes baseball at a park, gymnasium exercises, corset substitutes, walks, rub-downs, meals, and long evenings, aiming to reduce fat and restore vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Teast
Reekers
Collne
Boone Cay
Stafeat
Tay
St . Velock
Prejudice Against Automobiles Questioned By Coroner Records
Coroners records in New York City show prejudice against automobiles is unwarranted. The report notes pedestrians hurrying along streets are endangered by horse drawn streetcars and wagons, contributing to several deaths. It emphasizes the high number of automobiles and compares risks, suggesting cars are not uniquely dangerous given overall conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of New York
Teaa
Wrecatereras OY
Cleanup on FROPOSER ends in seven-figure haul
At Driftwood Beach on August 1 insiders led by Charise Gates John A Drake and Whitey Langdon swept Proposer to win a race. They backed him from 29 to 1 to 3 to 1 with a total payout near fifty thousand dollars, though most wagers favored 10 to 1 or shorter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae
Drighton Beach
Ia Trowbridge
Josepha
Charise Gates
John A. Drake
Whitey” Langdon
Proposer
Prosperity bulletin rattles brokerage house in New York
A splintered bulletin posted at Henry Clews's brokerage office in New York quotes Speaker Cannon on national prospects. It lists crop and commodity figures for corn, wheat, and cotton, plus a $40 million quarterly figure for a United States corporation’s restaurant, with a fragment mentioning a black woman and taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Clews
Joe" Cannon
Wallcoens
United Stater 1 Corporation
Kid Herman Train Camp Weighs White Boxers Against Gans
A camp scene shows Kid Herman and fellow exponents at work with Joe Galligan and others. Herman, eager to face Joe Gans, says he would fight any man for money and notes white boxers won’t meet Gans without proper stakes. Training details cover weight, timing, and rough sparring among local boxers including Rothschild and Berger as potential challengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid Herman
Joe Gans
Gans
Herman
Exerg
Bunty
Galligan
Sam Berger
Jack O'Brien
McKean Takes Dayton Central League Manager Post
Eddie McKean veteran National Leaguer who formerly played shortstop with Cleveland has become manager of Dayton Central League team succeeding Jack McKinley who was signed as glass factory superintendent. McKean opened the season as manager at Little Rock and later played for Evansville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’kean
Dayton
Springfield
D. Aug
Eddie McKean
Trade of shortstops fuels regional league chatter
Special to The Son reports a trade involving Second Baseman Fremér from Evansville to Terra Haute Central League in exchange for Shortstop Run Presi dent Walker notes a competing offer from another team and a potential deal in the National League for pitcher Bucky Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ebort
Fremér
Evantaville Centra
Terra Haute Central Loague
Walker
Bucky Freeman
Joe Thomas Triumphs In Boston Ring Fight
Joe Thomas from San Francisco defeated Tommy Sullivan of Lawrance in Chelsea last night. After a tough ninth round a right hand punch downs Sullivan, with Thomas maintaining the advantage to win the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Thomas
Speetat
Fem
Boston
Masa
Aug
Joe Thorgax
San Francisco
Tommy Sullivan
Lawrance
Maas
Chelsea
Maan
Sullivan
Army officer claims hay fever cure from Austrian remedy
William H. Potter of Fort Warren Boston declares a remedy from Austria cured his hay fever after years of suffering. He offers a guarantee and urges others to seek information. Also advertised is a four piece Japanese fan set from Chicago and North Western railway offered for 10 cents postpaid from N M Breeze at 436 Walnut Street Cincinnati.
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Boston
William H. Potter
Fort Warren
Chicago & North Western Railway
N. M. Breeze
Walnut St
Cincini
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Ambrose Putimann
GlenviLle
Ann Direct
Direct
Cresceus
Creschus and Ketcham
Kansas
Hatiies
Durham
Crutcher
Rahanson
Leahy
Coy
Morgan
Drilt
Minneavelte
Curiig
Rath
Gehnong
Yeager
Cammitz
National League Philadelpiia
von der Ahe
M’carthy
Williama
Tuensday
Roth
Toledo
Senators
Hocelers
Colonels
Cubs
Phillies
Tuesaday
Cerar
Tuamiag
Pirates
Yankees
Naps
Spize Bhannon
BUCH
Centrati
League
Banthe
Baseball For
WOMEN
Wesley the Barber
Fuote
Joe Cannon
W. Wash
Boye
Rainer
Adam Ryan
Harman
Ma Beac
Mont; Woxers
Ryan
Odred
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