Hoosiers Begin Series at Toledo in Boxing Talk
James J. Corbett column analyzes Philadelphia as a boxing friendly city and profiles Joe Grimm, Jack Johnson, and Gene Lavigne era rivals. It covers Dempsey’s era purses, Buddy Ryan on coast bouts, and upcoming fights for Corbett with Maurice Sayers, Nekry, and Aurelia Herrera, amid promoter strategies and league notes.
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Corbett
Maurice Sayers
Spokane
Charlie Nekry
Butte
Aurelia Herrera
Sporting Notes From Sullivan and Beyond
Sullivan losses prove temporary as Washington plans idle fall. Cantillon touts Herman Long and Des Moines play. Argyline out with ruptured tendon. Aurelia Herrera reaches Frisco with Britt Nelson Hanlon. Levinson debuts as handler. Stone tests force behind bat at 17 1 2 pounds. Manning eyed for St Louis Nationals. Allerson shows form at Bulltac. Frank Craig quits. Lannon defeats Slouch Dixon while Woodruff struggles for Cincinnati. Roy Thomas peaks batting. Weeks arrives at Indian Falls with top trotting pacers. Digger Stanley lures him to boxing headlines, while Jimmy Burke named Saint Louis captain. Eddie Kolb tips Catcher Land and Duggan as Reda candidates. Tommy Ryan halts Irish bouts in St Joseph. Eddie Hanlon predicts Jeffries’ return only for a matching challenger. Bob Fitzsimmons back from Paris seeks fights. Col Dreyfuss denies AL redux talk. Creedon reportedly knocked out in Australia as McCall claims early victory.
VICKERS DREW TWO SALARIES
Special to the Sun. Brooklyn, Aus. 14. They discuss fellow Waddell of the Philadelphia Athletics being no match for Rube Vickers. Vickers, a Brooklyn pitcher, is described as eccentric and shrewd, once sending apples to Frank Bancroft, avoiding Brooklyn advance money, and double dipping by pitching for an Independent team while still on Brooklyn payroll, leading to his manager confronting him.
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Ting
Geo. Dixon
Frank Erne
Buffalo
Erne
Dixon
Emie
Geo. Lavigne
SUN
Brooklin
Aus
Waddell
Philadelphia Athletics
Rube Vickers
Cincinnatio
Ebbets
Brooklyn
Vickers
Frank Bancroft
Bs Express
Banny
Michigan
Brooklyn Club
Holyoke
Pax
Kot
Rube
Vermont
Sprinters in Baseball Fanning Hee at St Charles Hotel
A spirited morning argument at the St Charles hotel weighs who is baseballs fastest runner. Names tossed include Harry Bay of Cleveland Billy Maloney now with the Chicago Nationals George Blane and George Brown among others. Tales of former speedsters and bets emerge from lingering memories of sprinting feats and mock races.
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St. Charles
Soma
Harry Bay
Cleveland
Billy Maloney
Watkins
Minneapolis
Chicago Nationals
George Blane
George Brown
Harry Cassaday
Josh Clark
Riddle Minnehan
Connie Mack predicts Athletics pennant shot
Connie Mack, Philadelphia manager, declares the Athletics the best pennant chance in the American League. He cites in good physical condition rest of regulars, strong pitching led by Wardell, and depth in outfield and catching. He notes Chicago, Cleveland, New York, and Boston as threats, with no current injuries among his squad.
American League in Good Shape for Season Outlook
Special to the 8tN Chicago August President Bar Johnson of the American League returns from New York feeling confident about the race. The New York club and Boston are fast in pursuit with four or five teams likely to contend by summer’s end. Highlanders Washington and the Athletics are showing strong form as Connie Mack’s people stay speedy and persistent. Eastern teams have secured promising youngsters for the coming season and the drafting season will bring top minors players to be bought.
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Neds
Grillo
Harry Weldon
Tommy Corcoran
Eddie Burke
Chusy
Walrden
Demont
Zeke Wrigley
Columbus
Zeke
Gene
Wills Keuler
New York Amercians
Chicago
Bar Johnson
New York
Boston
Highlanders
Cincinnati Club Manager Challenges Fast Runner
The fragment describes Joe Kelley, manager of the Cincinnati club, racing a fast sprinter named Bobby. Kelley initially trails to the start then powers forward, but the text cuts off before a clear outcome, leaving the final result undetermined.
Steart Maclean Reflects on Third Base Play and Speed
An aged baseball reminiscence discusses fielding, choosing players, and the challenge of bystanders maneuvering runs. Mentions Willie, Wilbert Robinson, and Démort with memory of Baltimore times. Notes sprint speeds and a 100 yard dash near nineteen seconds by Toledo Naws-Hes.
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Willie
Wilbert Robinson
Baltimore
Démort
Dan Po
Toledo
Dont Kick Is Tenneys Motto In Beaneaters Era
Frederick Tenney playing manager and captain of the Boston Beaneaters adopts Dont Kick as Team motto. He avoids arguing with umpires, directing players to stay focused and handle disputes himself, believing complaints achieve nothing. His approach aims to keep relations with officials smooth and maintain strong performance in the race.
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Pittsburg
Frederick Tenney
Boston
Bogton
Tenney
Wettsualy
Standings and Monday games in major leagues
American Association features Indianapolis at Toledo and Louisville at Columbus. National League matches New York at St Louis, Brooklyn at Chicago, and St Louis at Philadelphia. Central League includes Grand Rapids at Wheeling and Evansville at Canton. Saturday results list many scores, including Brooklyn 9 over Chicago and New York 2 over St Louis, with detailed battery assignments.
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