Tod Sloane Returns as Yankee Powerhouse Attends Paris Event
Tod Sloane, self described as Yankee and champion autoist, attended a Paris hotel event with Henry Fournier aboard the Deutschland. He plans to ride again next season if English sanction allows, says he will not ride this year, and envisions a French style automobile shop in the United States with a Kokomo Indiana home.
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Record Broken at Washington Park by Little Boy Pace
Nother Record reports that on August 13 at Washington Park a 8-year-old pacer named Little Boy, driven by F. G. Jones, set a world wagon record in 2:038%. Free Bond previously held the record at 2:04%.
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Batteries Shine In Doubleheader Across Cities
In a split doubleheader, RHE Pittsburg and Chicago traded wins with noted battery duos. The New York and Philadelphia matchups featured strong pitching with Mathewson, Taylor and Bowerman delivering for the Phillies, while Willis and Kittridge anchored the Boston-Brooklyn tilt. American League standings show Philadelphia leading, Cleveland and Washington near the top, with Milwaukee struggling in the lower ranks.
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Milestone Baseball News From Local League Meeting
Elmore Silvers of Terre Haute was killed in Quincy Georgia after a pitched bail incident. President Hickey of the Western league called a meeting in Chicago on September 5 to improve protection for minor leagues. Milwaukee club managers reportedly refused 42000 dollars for their franchise from a Cincinnati headed syndicate led by McPhee.
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Prince Alert defeats Anaconda in free-for-all heats at Muncie
In Providence RL on August 3 a surprise staged as Prince Alert won three straight heats over Anaconda in the free-for-all pace amid cool weather and a 20,000-strong crowd. Baron Belt, owned by Jesse Fletcher of Indianapolis, took a 2:15 pace in the event.
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Driving Club Matinee Races Return After Postponement
The Driving Club resumes matinee races Friday after several weeks of heat-related postponements. Entries include 3:00 group Joney Wilson E P Clark Kittie D Charles Donson. 2:40 Pattie H L Dr McKechnie Joe Jefferson C R Webber Harry J Mann McGinty H C Sharpless J Cc Dunn. 2:20 John R Ora Shover Dutch Mary W H Gates Echo Chief Sam Pierson Helen D Charles Donson Deleno B G G Alien. Free-for-all Billy D Ora Shover Ozett S R Holt.
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Brainerd Editor Kidnapped After Publication Attack
Brainerd Minnesota editor W 85 Cox of the Brainerd Arena was abducted by three men Wednesday night taken two miles out of town tar poured over his head and feathers applied then left to walk home. The assault is believed related to a publication criticizing a prominent politician.
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