Plunger Beaman’s Thousand Dollar Pin Bet Tale
A hard luck tale from Saratoga recounts Goward Beaman, famed American bookmaker, betting Dick Roach a thousand dollars that an outsider would win a selling race. Beaman wins the bet only to discover Roach’s cash is paid on a needle pin, leaving Beaman down a thousand dollars by an eye.
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Yavell
Ala Am
Theashier
Kellum Shuts Out Minneapolis In Tight Baseball Clash
In a fast home game, Indianapolis beat Minneapolis 1 to 0. Kellum limited the Millers to two hits with seven strikeouts, while Thomas showed effort for Minneapolis. The seventh inning provided the lone run credited to Hile We ter. Also noted is a Commercial Bowling League meeting to reorganize and add teams.
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Minneapolis. Jug
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Millers
Thomas
Minnie
Kellum
Hoosiers
Macs
Commerciay Bowling League
Iran
Amateur club seizes claim to Sunday championship
With the amateurs, Highlave Reserves have not fostered this year and claim the seniors all championship. They would meet any team of that age on Sunday afternoon Actress Wentetlavey. 07 rati 5
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Highlave
Afttaeen
Wentetlavey
Rati
James Conacher a Pioneer of Scottish Golf Origins
James Conacher, born in St Andrews, Scotland, recalls early golf days from the sport’s home of 430 years ago. He became a teacher of the game, taught in the United States, and notes golf’s spread from Scotland to Canada, England, South Africa, and beyond.
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Jamie
Gail
Rhka
Jamen Conacher
Mr. Conacher
Andrews
Scotland
All Golf
Tommy Morris
Davie Birath
Conachette
Indianapolis
Unke
Seotland
Canada
England
South Africa
United States
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Pars Yeninr
John Tawe
Avi
Dan Patch EW York Track Note on August Wind
Dan Patch report from New York describes a windy track day at Retphe ten Leet where the horse achieved a mile time near 1:59.4 despite a strong breeze. The wind hindered the pace and a runner fell during the attempt while a second runner struggled along, yet the effort remained notable given adverse conditions.
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York
Tan Patch
Stee Pelnier
Dan Patch
Aleesiow
Effert
Baseball Schedule Mixup in Early 20th Century Dashes
Fragmented OCR lists American and National League matchups with teams like New York Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn and Cleveland Detroit as well as Central League games including Terre Haute and Fort Wayne. Readable entities include city names and several clubs though several spellings are corrupted.
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American Association
Milwaukee
Ane
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Ty Columbus
Minneapolis
Teledo
St. Pret
Louiaville
Mintapelie
Raraas
Columbus
Miwauken
Aledo
American Leoju
New York
Cnemuath
Krank
Lawrie
Towton
Firooklyn
Rain
Latis-Philadeh
Claus
Warne
Moston
Gras Rapids
Yerry
Lhon
Wheeling
Yachts Winning Multiple Races Through the Ages
A study of historic yacht racing notes many vessels winning more than one race across eras. The piece lists names such as Columbia Sappho Puritan Mayflower and others, mentioning repeated victors like the Ald Intriguing mentions of Calumna Sappta and Covene yewta with contested fastest records and debates over British and American crews and ships.
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Magic
Old Columbia
Che Sappho
Ainine
Mister
Puritan
VigHants
Detemier
New Corembss
Qin
Rettance
Ald Calumna
Vhs Sapptia
Eng
Nee Coveney Lewta
Wean
Beitirh Yachts
Tae
Rebs Ee
Columbia
Lipton Returns to Challenge for America's Cup
Sir Thomas Lipton sails again with Shamrock 2 as the famed yacht race rivalry resumes. The American public watches with keen interest, hoping the persistent challenger finally succeeds against the formidable Reliance.
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Thomas Lipton
America
Tir Ameria
New York Crowd Crowds For Bulletins Before Jeffries Corbett
New Yorkers crowd Broadway to read late bulletin updates four hours before the Jeffries Corbett fight. A flash claims Corbett weighed 1 1/2 pounds, sparking loud cheers. The next day 3,000 fans attend a Giants vs. Heda game as a baserunner pockets a fumbled ball and escapes penalties.
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Jeffries- Corbett
New York
Corbett
Gamte
Giants
Heda
Ne Barly
Revs
Darig Aujmobilises Will Attend 10 Ships Arctic Circle
Report describes Darig Aujmobilises preparing a flotilla of ten vessels for Arctic Circle operation near Copenhagen. The crew are described as well equipped with provisions and repairs, aiming to traverse toward Renmark and Kiel via seas and steamers, amid plans to pass Holland and Germany.
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Copenhagen
Charier
Binltuds
Renmark
Kiel
Holland
Germany
Hagland
Aner-Can Association Draws Bigger Crowds Than Western League
Indianagir and Comes lead the American association while the Western League lags in attendance. Peoria and Kansas City head the Western show with the season's title race seen as the main draw. Salaries and expenses are reported about equal, with rare exceptions noted among a few stars.
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Indianagir
Comes
American Association
Associaion
Nguter
Peoria
Kansas
Wlonlancy
Entelaie Ofhe Association
Jim White and the Old Game Recalled in 71 Style
A Cleveland Plain dealer reminiscence fondly recalls Jim White and the game as it was in seventy one. The poem contrasts past delight with modern players Lajole Wagner Bay figure prominently as referents. The speaker argues todays game lacks the same spirit and skill, praising White's catching and fielding prowess.
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Old Jim White
Jim White
Cleveland
Money dispute at Dent hotel ends in muddle
W W Lown, attorney for the Dent hotel, pressed Mose Hidding for repayment of bets while Chrysler’s wife was enlisted to recover funds. The case, tied to a Corbeuseftier rent dispute, grew chaotic as unlisted claimants surfaced at the hotel. Court action may force Chrysler to explain himself in Indianapolis. Otto Miles seeks divorce after an alleged assault and arson attempt at night.
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Dent #0
Mose
Chrysler
Corbeu-seftsier
Matcera
W. W. Boenerr
Institute &Ault
Itielsting
Indianapolis
Lorillard Withdraws Color clash in maiden race
At Paratoga a fly entered maiden race sparked a dispute as Lilian Barnes’s runners faced Lorillard entries. Pierre Lorillard scratched Olly, sparking theories he refused to let Lorillard colors race against Barnes’s. In Bloomington Indiana Aug a football coach urged players to report for practice amid expected camp relocations. Central League changes loom with Wheeling and Grand Rapids possibly out. Toledo may join, Padvesh Kyle also seek entry.
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Lilian Allen Barnes
Pierre
Oritlard
Ranvocas
New Jersey
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Lorillard
Rancocas
Tipaw
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Grand Rapids
Founggtown
Toledo
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Brookside Brookside course proposal draws golf lovers’ praise
Brookside park fans push a nine hole golf course at Brookside, pledging park board support and homegrown season tickets to finance the project. Local enthusiasts say the layout would attract Taft era fans and ensure funding via early signups. Fox Reserves beat Lactas 3 to 8 and Sharky Stars 11 to a in recent games. Address lines at 1519 Orange Ave.
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Brook Side
Ely
Taft
Brookside
Fox
Lactas
Sharky Stars
Cams
Orange-at
Strengthen Nerves With Dr Miles Nervine Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine to calm irritability and nervous affection. It promises better sleep, appetite, work, and overall improvement with a money back guarantee. Mail order details point to Maas Wap Co in Bikhart, Da.
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Maas Wap AL Co
Bikhart
All-Around Player McAllister Shines in Various Roles
Law McAllister has played every position for Glamond from catcher to pitcher to outfielder. A Texan League recruit, he drew praise from Pat TeBeuno of Cleveland who brought him into the fold. From Cleveland he moved to Detroit and now proves valuable in any role the team needs.
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Tha
Otto Miles
Law Mcallister
McAllister
Pat ‘Tebeun
Clevelande
Cleveland
Deteait
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