Old Time Baseball Pitchers Remembered By Fans
Old time fans recall the grand work of early pitchers led by Amos Rusie, John Ward, and Nat. notes from 1870s to 1890s highlight Nolan, Nichols, Sweeney, Spotting, Rudgogene, and Clarkson. The piece salutes historic stars and the evolution of pitching styles in early baseball days.
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Specinl
Sun
New York
Mathewson
Sevres
Amos Russ
Tim Keefe
Amos
Rusie
Rusia
Mathewton
Russ
McGraw
Tein
Mas
George Washington Bradley
Philadelphia
St Louis
Boston
A. G
New & Million
Hustons
John M. Ward
Providence
Polo Dr over Indians at Anderson Friday in history
The piece recalls memorable baseball figures and events from 1889 including Kesso Clarkson Charley Ferguson and Bobby Matthews. It notes games at Danville Kokomo Logansport and Anderson with players Wiley Farrell Mercer Crane and O Day. Local ads for cleaners and meats follow in the column.
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Anderson
New York
Boston
Diana
Kesso
Clarkson
Notable pitchers of the old days at Polo Grounds
The passage recalls a deep hole and honors to Polo Grounds pitchers. It names Silver King, Bobby Caruthers, Dava Foutz, Mark Baldwin, Ed Morris, Jack Lynch, John McMahon, BM Hutchinson, and Henry Boyle as noted figures, followed by mentions of Charley Nichols, Pink Wawley, Jo<w>ell Meekin, Amos Rus<s>e and others from later eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polo Grounds
Silver King
Bobby Caruthers
Dava Foutz
Mark Baldwin
Ed Morris
Jack Lynch
John McMahon
BM Hutchinson
Henry Boyle
Charley Nichols
Pink Wawley
Jowell Meekin
Amos Russe
Herm en Herrera Bout Set as Hot Clash in Los Angeles
Mexican rules favored Herrera by slight odds but Herman money talks as both fighters boast confidence. Herrera weighs about 135 pounds to Herman near 140, with a brisk pace and no love lost toward Nelson or Gans. A hard fought bout is expected with both aiming for a title shot and a potential bout against Hatling Nelson.
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Herrera
Herman
Nelson
Jon Gansanu
Windy City
Tha Ze
Tabasco
Lerrera
Adit
Me Ha
Corbett
John Farson Elected President of Automobile Association
John Farson, banker and sportsman, was elected president of the Automobile Association of America at the annual meeting in Chicago on February 9. Other officers named include IV I Hotchkiss as first vice president, Dr Milburn Johnson as second vice president, Louis R Spear as third vice president, George Farrington as promoter, and Sidney J Gorham as secretary.
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Scripps-McRae Preas Association
Chicago
John Farson
Automobile Association of America
Whie Association
Elven
I. Hotchkiss
Milburn Johnson
Automobile Eld
Luthar
Cal
Louis R. Spear
May State
George Kk. Farrington
Automobie Club of
New Jersey
Sidney 3
Gorham
Chictzo Automobile Club
Root and Hart to Box in Mormon City Title Fight
Special to The Sun West Baden Ind February Sack Root training at West Baden Springs received an offer from Billy Gila Salt Likerty for a return match against Marvin Hart to claim the Mormon City title. The pair previously met to no clear winner with public promoter aims. Russell tipped to meet the heavyweight foe in a separate event while Joey Veiemeen manages Root as his protege at the springs.
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West Baden
Ind
Root
West Maden Springs
Billy Gila
Salt Likerty
Marvin Hart
Mureh
Mart
Gibson
Kakeazyn
Russell
Joey Veiemeen
Roel
Fis
Giants Arrested on Train for Disorderly Conduct
J Dontin center fielder of the New York club Walter Bennett a Southern league pitcher and John J McGraw another pro ballplayer all members of an indoor baseball team were arrested on arrival at Troy for disorderly conduct on the train Donlin is charged also with drawing two revolvers on a porter
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We San
Alfany
Pep Featiehaed J. Dontin
New York Baseball Club
Walter Bennett
John J. McGraw
Troy
Donlin
Record Speeds Compare Cars and Trains Across America
An OCR text discusses era speed feats by automobiles and railroads, citing Marriott on a fast auto run and railroad records from Ormond to Chicago routes. It notes New York to San Francisco travel times and compares rail and auto speeds, referencing the Mant system and Jacksonville Fleming line records.
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Utes
Jand
Sia
Prandeen
Hayes
Chicago
Omaha
Ormond
New York
San Fran
Tours
State Express
Jacksonville
Fleming
Ormond Beach
Boston Boxer Walsh Impresses Theodore Roosevelt Kinship
Boston boxer Jimmy Walsh, a dapper bantamweight, befriends Theodore Roosevelt Jr and becomes a rising star in the city. He trains with Harvard students, guards his habits, and once calmed a Lenox Athlete Club panic, earning praise from club officials and keeping his career focused on discipline and form.
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Boston
Jimmy Walsh
Theodore Rongevett, Jr
Walsh
Ris City
Diggar Stanley
Teddy
Barhain
Aly Milrer
Harvard
Moston
Jimmy
Lenox Athlete Club
Albert Delmont
Hume
Delmont
Walah
Milwaukee bout called off over weight dispute
February report from Milwaukee notes the scheduled match between Jimmy Gardner and Jack Dougherty was declared off after the two fighters failed to agree on weights. The item also mentions public health tips about building up strength to fend off fevers and diseases.
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Sdedids
Milwaukee
Wic
Jimmy Gardner
Jack Dougherty
Doom May Go Back In Saddle At Sheepshead Bay
George Odem, Georgia trainer and former jockey, weighs a return to racing from retirement. He may ride at 113 to 115 pounds and train in the coming season, eyeing top metropolitan mounts and major stakes at Sheepshead Bay. Odem recalls a flawless retiring record and signals intent to pursue lucrative opportunities in high profile events.
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Sheepshead Hay
George Odem
Georgia
Jin
Odort
Agim
George Olu
America
Race Results At New Ort Show Varied Performances
Race results from New Orleans style coverage list multiple horses, jockeys, and times across events. Names include Ames Ub eX tae hylan Denppetvne, Lucy i Mime, Proteus, Ruth W. Lancestrign, and El Cazillar with several races in Los Angeles and Oakland.
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Boupih
Sunieoner Austin
Lucy
tMurelands
Phi Finch
Proteus
Seiling
Ruth W. Lancestrign
Moreland
Dare Mila
Furtongs
Dugan
Mendon
John J. Sheehan
Ralle
Walsh
Cap
Turmth
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Time
Sourth
AomileRet Light
Warsiy
Ttn
Kirth
Los Angeles-Ascol
el Cazillar
Swain
Jack Gilroy
Tony Faust
Faturity Contee
Tim Murst
Miller
Reuitter
Golden Reet
Lamy
Carew
Pawel
Hermitage
Chance Tor Walworth
Taé
Masedo
Lotta Gladstone
Don Domo
Yelowstone
McDaniel
Coulson
Ume
Hillman
Take the Needle Away boxing offer in San Francisco
Special to the Sun reports Ion Gans through Ben Selig offers to stage a triple confrontation in a single night with Britt and Nelson, each to fight 20 rounds at 133 pounds by 6 o clock. Gans requests a one hour rest between bouts and permission to name the opponent who must meet him.
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San Francisco
Cal
Ion Gans
Ben Selig
Britt
Nelson
Joo
Aghta
Hamner Will Fall at Indianapolis Horse Sale Features
A long list of buyers and sellers attends the Indianapolis sale of Thoroughbred and standardbred horses from the Midwest. The event highlights high quality stock from well known breeders and farms, with many notable names appearing among bidders and consignors. The sale includes draft and pacing horses, ranch stock, and performance lineage, aiming to attract dealers across counties and states. Local weather is noted for the sale day and conditions expected.
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Middle West
Dminnapolis
Corpany
Paul Sturday
Inekamapols
Merse beRie
Wendie
Silke
Hacer
Mike Dearden
Neiap Cymsizners
Mairt Molson
Tadic Patti
Dol Sel
Hobe
Dosse Phetohor
The
Shoneless
AL Co
Paredats Dala Powler
Meeresville
Gln
Cobban
Asdehy W
Onsen
Fateh Kekurnyaby Brelet
Lana
Weather
Charbeting
Stitt Chaeles
Frank Rabiréon
Whiten 7
Catianines
Meybitty Sllesele Hobs Tow
Johnson
Taxiville
Winmines & Myerte
Latlansapots
Amd Rot
Gorman
Chovinnate
Bowling league results show wins by Laverack Atlas and Maas Netmeyer
Thursday night action left Laverack and Atlas unchanged in the Manufacturers’ bags standings as both clubs swept. Laverack Atlas took three from Polka, Maas Netmeyer defeated Americans, Commercials beat Denneys, and Ata and Laycocka vie for first place with 15 percent margin guidance.
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Laverck
Atlas
Laos
Maas-Netmeyer
Denneys
Ata
Laycocka
Central Polo League Standings Snapshot Report
Fragmentary standings show teams Wan Liat Pe Indianapotia Fort Wayne and Layette in a standing list with partial player names and club notes. The readable items indicate a polo league table segment with club names and possible points or marks, but the full ordering and scores are not clear from the text.
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Wan Liat Pe
Indianapotia Fh
Marton
Taywille
Apierson
Loganaport
Ana Fort Wayne
Ak Layette Mw
Fred Landers Draws Attention in Milwaukee Signing
San Francisco fighter Fred Landers arrives in Milwaukee to join the Mulkern stable with Jack Dougherty. He is slated to meet George Memsie in Indianapolis next week and then Sayers in a follow up bout, with sparring partners evaluating his prowess and prospects.
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Milwalkege
Wis
Rra Landers
San Francisco
Mulkern
Jack Dougherty Jaumiers
George Memsie
Indianapolis
Isi" Sayers
Lot Borives Labrders
Memsi
Sayers
Daund Rs
Nelson
Anal Nelson
Aulwanker
Banders
Neary
Sayers Laniers
Indianapeis
Sale Transfer Involving Montreal Buyer and Washington Club
A Montreal buyer purchases a Washington team in the Baston league. The sale grants Washbasin rights to recall the player at any time upon payment of the purchase price.
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Sun Wassington
Frank Sivelsman
Washineston Amprivan
Baston League
Washbasin Tes
Purthuns
Names and echoes of a vanished theater scene
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls a lively period at a theater involving Sonny Sullivan and others. The text weaves celebrity glimpses, a chaotic backstage moment, and an onstage incident as John T Sullivan and Salivan figures loom through uncertain dialogue and recalled names.
Leathers Elected Captain for Northside Seven
Paul Leathers was unanimously chosen captain of the Northside seven for the west season. The team praised his leadership and looks forward to working with guards McLavedley Te Weene and tackle Lowry Morrisen as new players join the squad to fill vacant spots.
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Paul Leathers
Fonthyl Tga
Leathers
Ehonih
Tram
Dueesy McLavedley
Te Weene
Tanvtenes
Hrown
Lowry Kind Morrisen
Davis Traded for Coulter in Major League Move
Reported trade sends Speer to ane 95 Colum on, with current club exchanging Lot Eielder Pauluer from the Mommapatis tear for Coulter. Details unclear due to damaged text but notes a major league style roster shuffle and prominent names involved.
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Speer
Columon
Padific Herry Dae Via
Ro Restielder
Cotrmitt
Hax Beon
Lote
Pauluer
Mommapatis
Hemery claims no authority to settle race dispute
Hemery asserts no official authority at Ormond meeting to resolve the overweight dispute involving the lightweight Darracq racer. He claims his car was within weight limits and states he was unsatisfied with the handling of the case, while others dispute his version.
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Hemery
New York
Auguste Hemery
Tindas
Wehavine
Sons of Clu
Ventond Teaek Cirpival
Plorida
Williang
Amerpaur Darracq
Tel Dt
MacWiliham
Florida
Hlemery
MacWilliam
Ormond Tages
Hbemery
Weikles
Mactillam
Metsier
Fiat
Pletcher
Wink Emery
Stanley
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Rosie
Nolan
Nichols
Charles Sweeney
Cravk
Sweeney
Wake Mathewson
HM Una
Armas Tasie
Matty
Old Hoss
Charley Rudbogene
Fkil
Chicagos
Anson
Spatsing
Larry Corcoran
Goldsmith
Jim McCormick
John Clarkson
Corcoran
Clark GriMth
Jae
Keefe
Polo
Charley Ferguson
Bobby Matthews
Hall of Baseball Fame
Danville
Wiley
Lafayette
Farrell
Kokomo
Tigers
Togansport
Jason
Logansport
Mercer
Smith, Dye and Cleaning House
Musauchusetts Ave
Hoesier Fish Co
Murnane
Tha
Eda Crane
New Yorks
Keafe
Mickey Walsh
Brook
Crane
Hank O'Day
13Khh Bros
Ene
Palace Meat Market
Washington
Delaware
Herman-Herrera
Automobile Association
Jack Root
Ochen
Franta Marriott
Frank Marriott
A. Walthour
Salvator
Dan Paten
Lou Dillon
W. G. George
Manning
Glee
Blue Bloods
Teddy Roosevelt
Teddy, Jr
Wilsh
Theodore Roosevelt
Hs Trainingna Gymnasium
Doom
Hanmer
Central Polo League
Priday
Fort Wayne
Boquet Cigar 10c Cigar Co
W. Kriel Sole Cintributer of Indianny
Edrunkards
Noyar
Eanes
Fred Landers
George Memsic
Montreal
Sullivan
Sonny Sullivan
Rere
Thom
Harry
Een
Pees
Pagent
Vobate Theater
Merny
Weverab
Pske
Lus
Marrey
Shortridge
Davis
Coulter
Sore
Driver
Little Boys
Manish
Gapareuetea
Mlexer
Hargaine
Cnlistes
Manufactors Shoe CO
Massachusetts Ave
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