Never Fined, Yet Devoted to Gentlemanly Baseball
A profile of Mike Kahoe, famed for not being ejected or fined by umpires, and for the one fine he did receive from Ban Johnson after a clash involving Sammy Gillen. The piece recounts the Indianapolis-Detroit game incident, Kahoe’s loyalty to his team, his stance against harsh umpire treatment, and his belief that baseball is a viable livelihood for players, with education often limiting outside pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Kahoe
Kaxboo
Li Yen
Rolng
Ban Johnson
Simmy Gillen Oom Day
Uonio
Indianapolis
Joe Cantillon
Kahos
Gillen
Johnson
Mike
Golt
Kahoo
Galt
Kahee
Iynasy St. Kahee
Ums
Boxing Events This Week List of Fights by City
Boxing events this week show Monday in Gloucester Massachusetts Betheld wal cott versus Ine Greges Tuesday in Davenport Iowa Billy Rhodes versus Jon Thoma Wednesday in Denver Mike Sullivan versus Rube Smith Friday in Milwaukee Charley Neary versus Avrello Herrera Grand Rapids hosts Jake Attellya versus Frank Carsey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Mass
Betheld Walcott
Ine Greges
Davenport
Billy Rhodes
Jon Thoma
Wennessly
Denver
Mike Sullivan
Rube Smith
Grand Rapids
Jake Attellya
Frank Carsey
Milwaukee
Charley Neary
Avrello Herrera
Monkey Talk Theory At New York Zoo Sparks Debate
Dr W Reed Bishop, surgeon at the Zoo in Central Park, works on a theory to make monkeys talk. Scientists study the Simian colony and expect breakthroughs in speech by primates. Partners and researchers plan to advance education through new findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ippa-Miltne Preae Association
New York
W. Reed Bish
Trong ‘Park
Scientinty
Zoo
Blaze
Lave Cross May Become Manager for Harrisburg Club
Harrisburg reports management is assembling a team for next season with piano preparation underway and a push to join the Tri-State under the National Association of Baseball Clubs. Lave Cross, a Washington attorney and baseman, is prominently mentioned as a prospective manager candidate and may be signed if terms are agreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Hartsburg
Seizon
Tri-State
National Association of Baseball Clubs
Arnone
Namie Mont
Lave
Washington
Spanon
John Gaffney First Umpire to Assert Authority in Baseball
John Gaffney was the first umpire to exert growing authority in baseball's early era. He ejected Pop Anson from a Detroit game against the White Stockings, a bold move that sparked a sensation in N L history. O'Day admired Gaffney as a model, though Gaffney later lost nerve as sickness spread through the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gaffney
Pop Anson
Detroit
White Stockings
Brauthers
Richardson
Jack Rowe
Jim ‘Whit
Jim Bi¢Cormick
Mike Kalley
Netrost
Mike Kelly
Gertes
Gaffney
O'Day
A A Players Poised for Few Draft Picks This Season
A season view finds few American Association players likely to be drafted as managers seek minor league talent. Veterans with major league experience predominate, while the A A shows limited development of standout prospects. Heinie Berger and Hindmar are noted along with others who may attract major league interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uons
A. A
Esstars
Pacific Coast League
Columbus
Heinie Berger
Hindmar
McCloakey
Pickering
Blue
Senators
Milwaukee
Brewers
Joe Cantillon
Oberlin
Pirates
Clarke
Goodwin
Taledo
Perrine
Kanasa City
St. Paul Wit
Reds
Loao Kellam
Rats Drunk From Elderberry Wine Attack Mrs Sibley
Patten Maine August 14 rats drank elderberry wine gnawed through a vat cover and attacked Mrs Jeremiah Sibley two weeks ago. She was badly lacerated with blood poisoning feared but now improving. Neighbors report the cellar full of drunken rodents drinking from the vat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patten
Jeremiah Sibley
Ans
Née
Bibley
Hoctor
Rowdyism in baseball of Mugsey McGraw and era
A historical critique traces rowdyism in early 1900s baseball, blaming Mugsey McGraw and Oliver Teebau for rough tactics. It recounts incidents against umpires and rival players, noting suspensions and fines failing to curb behavior. The piece links the culture to Baltimore and Cleveland clashes, McGraw’s early career, and his 1902 New York Nationals contract and stature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pacific Coast
National League
Muggey McGraw
Eld Grouch
Johnstone
Baltimore
Cleveland
Tebeau
McGraw
Flehts
Tebean
Robinson
St. Louis
New York Nationals
Hoosiers Set for Long Western Trip and Miller Clash
Indianapolis and Milwaukee opponents loom as the Hoosiers close a home series with the Millers. The club, stuck in last place, heads west while maintaining hope for a scalp in Saturday double header. Cromley and Hickey pitched well in a split, with Hoosiers taking the second game after a fast first inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millers
Hoosiers
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Columbus
Toledo
Louisville
Sven
Minneapolis
Hickey
Bath Ramen
Harp
Crom- Jey
Thoman
Mianapolia
Baseball Sundays Results From American and National Leagues
Milwaukee led Columbus 6 4 in the first game with Columbus later winning 10 4 in the rematch. Chicago beat New York 3 1, and Philadelphia triumphed over St Louis 4 1. In the Central League Wheeling edged Evansville 1 0 Canton defeated Terre Haute 3 1 in the first game, and Terre Haute won 3 0 in the second. Springheld beat South Bend 7 2, Grand Rapids defeated Payton 7 0. The O Connor company Nectar baseball team, led by M O Connor, beat Brighton Beach 4 3 with Walter Gipe fanning Momen for a swift strikeout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Alhhwaukee
Columbus
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Chicago
New York
Louis
Philadelpha
Central
Wheeling
Evansville
Canton
Terre Haute
Toledo
O'Connors
M. O'Connor and Company
Nectar
J. C. Perry Cove
Brighton Beach
Walter Gipe
Af. O'Connor Ani Company
Momen
We Xome
Harness Races At The Fair Grounds Saturday
Har ness races are listed for the fair grounds Saturday with details on first races including 110 class pace names such as Topsy Van Wohnaen Sleepy Charl Lady Constance and Ah Fi Hoover, plus times and participants. Subsequent races show 1:14 class trot and 1:07 class pace with horses Zoo Zoo Prince Tudor Timowiltz Nancy Ly Dom and Lady D among others, indicating a full program and results notes.
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Topsy van Wohnaen
Sleepy Charl
G Og
C.F Stour
Lady Constance
Ah Fi Hoover
Abs Martin
Ed Fowler Flos
le Delaney
Bale Singer
Way
Zoo-Zoo
G. J. Marott
Prince Tudor
Ge Marmakeryn
Andy Stoner
A. Scheeon- War
Io Lewis
Don M
Brs Tc
Reddick
Timowtiltz
Clans
Nancy Ly
Dom
F. Cline
Lady D. Bom
Allep
Timor-O
Aoe
Monday's Games Preview in American Association and League Pairings
American Association matchups include Minneapolis at Indianapolis and St Paul at Goutrville with Milwaukee at Columber and Chicago at Brooklyn. In the American League, Washington visits Cleveland and Philadelphia goes to St Louis. New York faces Chicago. Additional games include Boston at Darrrat, Terra Haute at Wheeling, Evansville at Canton, Dayton at South Bend, and Brinfield at Grand Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Indianapolia
St. Paul
Goutrville
Milwaukee
Columber
Kanes City
Toledo
Chicago
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Washington
Cleveland
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Darrat
Terra Haute
Wheeling
Evansville
Canton
Dayton
South Bend
Bpring Field
Grand Rapids
Penns football candidates begin training at Franklin Field
Penn's football candidates will start practice for the season at Franklin Field in about four months. Field Coach Torrey and Captain Greene are in town, shaping plans under new rules that may alter the game, including a legalized forward pass and a six man line on defense. the center position needs a successor as Torrey departs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penn
Franklin Field
Torrey
Capt. Greene
Peonsylvania
Pennsylvania
Canter
Auto crash kills man near Houston on early Sunday
In an early Sunday morning crash on a rural road near Houston Texas, George Meltelsohn died when an automobile overturned. J Campéean and Helmer of Rockford were severely injured. Sectppe-McRae Peeas Association notes the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sectppe-McRae Peeas Association
Houston
Tex
George Meltelsohn
J. Campéean
Helmer
Bockford
Preacher and the Fight Game Encounter in Chicago
The account follows James Corbett's recollection of meeting a preacher who likens the David and Goliath tale to his boxing era. Corbett recalls sparring at a Y.M.C.A. gym in Pittsburgh, meeting Rev. Talmage, and a tense moment over the name Goliath before a dinner with English aristocracy. A witty exchange with a titled Englishwoman underscores theHumor and social clash of the boxing world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pate
Talmage
James 4. Corbett
AL Cal
Pittsburg
Mr. Talmage
Couras
Aid
David
Goliath
Go- Hath
Chicago
Richellow
Lake Front
Chiscoxa
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Kahoe
Sammy Gillen
Tigers
Kaloo
Frank Motz
Murn
Gilpeed
Asmira Cantilion
Lave Cross
Helm
John Gayfrey
A.A
Celery Welch
Harmiesn
Uuton
Johnstown
Mageey McGraw
Olean
XN. Y
Lggsytt Graws
Jobenstone
NEW York Giants
Samer A
Lee
Milwaukes
Mondsy
Central League
Dunleavy
Atherton
Idesere
Himen
Carr
Grand Rapida
Ain
Thelin
Renee Minneapolia
AB A Davis
Sullivan
Greminger
Graham
Freeman
Ad Oyler
Youger
Eer
Ford
Indianapoli
Cromiey
Cromtey
Pltoner
Thellman
Bacrifice
Wwil- Hama
Fox
Basue
Worden
Indianapolis Dunleavy
Himes
Hevsler Perry
Holmes
Pavia
Bullivan
Rhea
Oyter
Yenger
Wy Thomas
Tatate
Indinoapolis
Ghuck
Thomas
Hidy
Tenner
Empire—Verden
Tims
Allendance
Springheld
Payton
Wen
Logi
Columban
Paul Louisville
BON
Minneapolis - Louisville
Ais
Fl Aid
Pet Chicagatn U
New Yeri Ab
MT Verten
F. AD Atu
Hoston
Phiadelphia Peeyereerreyver
Wesley the Barber
U. of P
Preacher
Corbett
Jim
Janton & Corbett
San Francisco
Aho
Cone
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