Boston's Patriot Blood A BiLin' Over America Excursion
Boston in 1905 seethes as excursion agents seek to charter the schooner America to view the Cup race. Hon. Bailer Ames of Lowell runs the yacht and rejects bank offers to rent. The America stays moored in the Myntic river, and if the cup leaves the country the vessel would be broken up among owners.
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Boston
Patriot
America
Re- Manes and
Shamrock
Graves
Bailer Ames
Lowell
Mass
Benjamin Hutler
Y Yacht
Alghtacera
Old Boston
George Siler Confirms Corbett Strength Boost
Referee George Siler endorses reports that James Corbett is in peak condition. He cites Corbett’s improved chest and shoulder measurements, enhanced arm development, and a renewed vigor matching a potential 20 round bout with James Jeffries.
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George Siler
Jim Corbett
Corbett
Jeffries
Sui
Hig
Jeff
Epidemic of Scandals Hits the Racing World
A wave of fraud cases shocks racing centers from Detroit to St. Louis. The Sarah Hludie ring led to an arrest warrant, Bandage the horse was doped in Chicago, and a major killing plot was foiled in St. Louis. Officials warn more culprits face penalties as the sport fights forgery and bets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Hludie
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Missouri
Enouah
Indiana and Purdue Gridiron Clash Centered in Indianapolis
In a surprise move the big gridiron contest shifts to Indianapolis. Indiana University and Purdue will train early with Emmett Wing as head coach and Roy Pike assisting. The fall schedule includes Wabash, Chicago, Michigan, Purdue in Indianapolis, DePauw, and Kentucky among others.
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Indiana University
Purdue Mt
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Lafayette
Indiana
Hothe
Emmett Wing
Harvard
Roy Pike
Wabash
Chicago
Eartham Hat
Michigan
Arbor
Purdue
DePauw
Kentucky
Lexington
Onto Imitate
Columbus
Lajoie Tops Batting in American League Hitting
Lajoie of the Cleveland club leads the American League batting race with a .067 mark after a slow spring and late start due to illness. Stahl of Boston is second, followed by Ay and others Mullin Pickering Crawford and Srybold in order.
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Lajoie
LaJaie
Stahl
Boston
Parent
Mullin
Pickering, Crawford
Srybold
Debut of 1905 San Francisco Heavyweight Title Fight
Bout billed as the heavy weight championship at Mechanics Pavilion San Francisco on August 14 features James J. Jeffries vs James J. Corbett. Twenty rounds under Marquis of Queensberry rules with Eddie Graney as referee and George Harding as timekeeper. Gate projected at $50,000 with purses split seventy five per cent winner and thirty per cent club. seats range 3 to 20 dollars.
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James J. Jeffries
James. J. Corbett
Placy
San Francisco
Yoromite Athletic Club
Arena—Mechanics’ Pavilion
Priday
Blake
Eddie Graney
George Harding
Graney
Grosa Recelpta
Marquis of Queensberry
Jeffries
Bob Futssimmons
Joe J. Kennedy
Jack Jeffries
Amateurs Highlight Little League Action In Commercial Play
In Sunday Commercial League results the Y M C A 1s beat American Express by a score of 2 to 1. Herman and Halls edged Atiine 9 to 8 in a tight finish.
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American Express Company
Herman & Halls
Atiine
New York Team Struggles as Glanta Slow Down
New York grows weary as the Glanta slow pace drags the club. McGinnity and Mathew sustain the team through overwork while Miller, who earlier jumped Detroit, is hooded for good.
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New York
Glanta
McGinnity
Mathewyon
Miller
Detroit
Thoney Stile Sick Delays Cleveland Duty
Thoney Stile, Columbus player traded to Cleveland for Chingman and Dorner, is hospitalized and not yet able to report for duty. Unclear timing, condition described as unfit for active duty.
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Thoney
Columbus
Cleveland
Chingman
Dorner
Bill
A B C Colored Champions of Indiana Beat Young Horseshoes
A. B. C. colored champions of Indiana defeated Young Horseshoes at Brighton Beach Sunday by nine to nothing in a red hot game before a large crowd. The A. B. C. lineup features Shanks, Herron, Butler, Allen, Mascot, Talbott, Taylor, Adams, Hulchinkon, Gatewood, Heyes, Board, and Grimth.
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Indiana
Young Horseshoes
Brighton Beach
A. B.C
Lucky Horseshoe
Uve
Doam Tahapolis
Shanks
Herron
Butler
Allen
Mascot
Talbott
Taylor
Sa. Adams
Hulchinkon
GriMth
Gotlam
Prim
Gatewood
Heyes
Minnie Nerves Fail As Two Games Go To Watkinas
Garson George writes of the Minuties losing two games to Watkinas on a windy Saturday in March. The Hoosiers overwhelmed the Minnies as if Colonial Dames hunting slippers, with poor infield support and a stalled offense. The second game ended early due to darkness in the sixth inning.
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Garson George
Minutie
Watkina’ Hiawathas
Hoosiers
Minnies
Ike Colonial Dames
Foreman
Tox
Minnie
Mtores
Indians Batter Minneapolis In Stunted Morning Game
Indianapolis wins 5 to 2 as Williams allows two runs in five innings. Key hits by Fox Oyler and Marcan spark the offense. List of players includes Sullivan Spooner Lally McIntyre Yeager and Volz. Umpire Foreman and attendance 3,500 noted.
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Minneapolis
Sullivan
Spooner
Th. Lally
Mclntyre
Yeager
Orter
As. Martin
Esses R. Williams
Thomas
Ndianapolis
J.j
Tuling
Williams
Volz
Sirgek
Thome Ag
Cowlter
Chase
Oyler
Fox
Marcan
Khim
Baren
Woodruff
Coulter
Jones
Tamaett- Lett
Bages
Indiano Lin
Foreman
American Association
St. Paul
Miwaukee
Indianapolis
Loulaville
Tamsett
Thana City
Hi A
Columbus
Minneapolia Wesvere I Alse
Coutter
Pees
Marcat
Retlum
Tatassi
Dunneapolis
AB. H
Lally
Ae & McIntyre
Sesame
Raveerteeeen
O Martin
Willams
Rf McDonald
Vashinder
McDonald
Indianapatta
OM McDonald
Kellum
Indianapolis Beats Minneapolis In Saturday Baseball Game
Indianapolis defeated Minneapolis eight to two with run support from two-base hits by Vaabinder Kellum and McDonald. Pitcher McDonald earned the win while Heydon worked on passed balls as Indianapolis left ten men on base and Umpire Poreman called the two o’clock finish.
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McDonald
Kihm
Vaabinder
Kellum
Duble
Marean
Fox
Kino
Blelen Baasex
Tamsett
Coulter
Tones
Pasacd
Heydon
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Poreman
Tihme
Outlaw Horse Challenges World Champions at Newport Meet
Owner Tom Cornwell boasts that his horse Harms can beat any rival in a three quarter mile match. The claim comes as Frank Reginger, among several fast mounts at Newport Kentucky, competes for purses of 109 dollars though most went unpaid. Cornwell offers bets from 1.40 to 5000 dollars hoping cracks in the sport will accept despite the outlawed status with racing authorities.
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Newport
Devear
Frank Reginger
Tom Cornwell
Cornwall
Jockey Clubs
Barney Oldfield
H. Fournier
Oldfield
Font
Fier
Quinlan Sets New Pro Baseball Fielding Record
Quinlan, the Colonel's shortstop, made 15 chances without an error in a doubleheader at Kelvise Park. He totalled 13 assists and five put-outs in one afternoon, setting a professional record likely to stand for years.
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Kelvise Park
Mayshe
Louieville Post
Quinlan
Wagner
Bravis
Quinny
Quintag
Baseball schedules by league and city pairings
American League shows Philadelphia at Boston Washington at New York and Chicago at Cleveland. National League lists Boston at Philadelphia New York at Brooklyn and St Louis at Pittsburg. Central League features Grand Rapid at Evansville Marion at Terre Haute Dayton at Fort Wayne Wheeling at South Bend.
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Raston
Philadelphia
New York
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
St Louis
Washington
National League
Los Poteste
Pittaburk
St Cinetanatt
Crooklyn Philadelphis
Teaston
Bt. Louis
Cincionati
St. Louie
Pittsbore
Central Lengue
Indianapolis
T. South Bent
Tamactt
Fort Wayne
Fox
Marton
Cy Ewaneville
Au Hogriever
Moultery
Clee
Dayton Cress Vets Jones
Wheeling
Verivey
Woodruft
Aoet
Amnd Rapids
Terre Haute
Marean, #i Kihm
Vola
Grand Rapidy
Buenavite
T.’ Williass
Dayton
Marion
Terre Haule
Hout’ Bend
Whechig
American Association
American Legue
Boston
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Grand Rapid
Evansville
South Bend
HIGGERS SHOW INTEREST IN FOOTBALL ACCIDENT STUDY
Prof Emin G Dexter of the University of Hitnets presents a study on injuries in football showing it ranks ninth among sports. The work, with insurance statistics, accompanies Walter Camp’s notes on open play and rule changes increasing penalties for unfair tactics.
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Emin G. Dexter
University of Hitnets
Spalding
Thinook
Dexter
Walter Camp
Yale
Rvlex
Postal sells stake in Washington baseball club
Aug 10 Washington. Fred Postal has sold his 32 percent stake in the Washington baseball club for 13 W. He will share in losses. Elmer Smith, noted right fielder, is traded from Minneapolis to Columbus for pitcher synbill, who puzzled the Hoosiers in their last contest.
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Washington
Fred Postal
Washington Baseball Club
Postal
Ife
Ballplayers Expect No Cut In Wages
The article notes that players show apathy toward wage cuts, suggesting their basic salaries will remain intact while only extra stipends may be trimmed. The tone implies concern over potential salary reductions but confidence remains in standard pay.
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Giler
Siler
Coney Island
Atvengthen
Higinbotham & Utter
Coummiur
Milwaukee
Louisville
Bt. Paul
Kansas City
Toledo
Lawisvile
Kansur Cy
Colonel
Washington Club
Chichester Engl
le Beeavac
Davol Medicine Co
Ban Franciven
Cal
Alcan Drug CO
Weat
Washington St
Ind
W.h.betts
Berwich
W.H. Bettsast
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