Turf War Costs a Good Pile for New Orleans Tracks
Special to The Run reports in Nery Orleanb that Crescent City and Panama Parks face heavy losses as no gate revenue arrives. One day yields just $3.90 from Crescent City purses and $4 from Panama, while daily expenses soar, averaging $2,500 a day. By days racing with no income, losses near $100,000, amid rival clubs and a new Essex Park organization, with Western Jockey Club supporters warned against hotheaded secession.
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Nery Orleanb
New Orleans
Crescent City
Panama Parks
Panama
Ita
Crescent City Club
Corrigan
Essex Park
Western Jockey Club
Yale Embraces Billy Lush System For Baseball
Special to The Run New Haven February Yale's new baseball coach Billy Lush has reorganized the program placing it on equal footing with other Yale sports. A 47-man squad includes 16 batteries with two standout catchers Arthur Erwin and Frank Lassey. Pitching strength comes from Bell Jackson and promising freshmen Hriske Fargo and Frate. Outfield is set with Bruce Smith Cote and Barnes, while Captain Church leads the infield battle alongside Camp Bowman and Bowman.
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New Haven
Cona
Billy Lush
Yale
Arthur Erwin
Frank Lassey
Bell
Jackson
Hriske
Fargo
Frate
Bruce
Smith
Cote
Barnes
Church
Camp
Ahortston
Capt. Bowman
Attek
Actor Morris Dies After Pneumonia in New York
ACRIPPS SRAE PRESS ASSOCIATION reports German burlesque actor Harry Morris died Monday night in New York from heart weakness following pneumonia.
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Morris
Acripps-S'Rae Press Association
New York
Feo
Herry Morria
McChesney Resting Well in Memphis Barn
Special to The Sun Memphis Feb 23 McChesney winters at the Hildreth barn with John Lowe handling duties in Sam Hildreth's absence in New Orleans He shows no hurry to regain peak speed and may start in the Montgomery Handicap March 2 if fit Some fear he is sanity compromised but proven horses have raced well under tough routines Africander carries weak feet yet remains a leading money winner in American racing history
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Tite
Memphis
Tenn
McCnesney
Hildreth
John Lowe
Sam Hildreth
New Orleans
South
Montgromery
Big Mac
Africander
Fort Wayne visit sparks tense rink contest night
Fort Wayne travels to Ha Audnormm Tuesday to challenge locals for a win. The Hottentots narrowly beat Andersan Monday, while Hart struggled, Mercer starred for Anderson, Mallory faltered in goal, and Lafayette defeated Fort Wayne 6 to 4 with Benedy Minnal making key saves to keep the Sycamores from losing by a larger margin.
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Fort Wayne
Hottentots
Anedersan
Hart
Verre Haute
Mercer
Anderson
Mallory
Lafayette
Benedy Minnal
Lfayette
Yip Hut
Sycamores Trom
Sporting of All Sorts Prompts Wide Sport Gossip
The piece surveys potential moves and opinions across boxing, baseball, jockeys, and racing. It notes Charley DeArmond’s uncertain southward trip, contract chatter around Wid Conroy, Will Williams and the New York Americans, J G Leishman’s Paris Jockey Club tie, and upcoming bouts, with quotes on salaries and league shifts.
New Balls and Inventions Stir Baseball World
A fragmented sports item catalogs supposed new pitches and balls claimed by players like Waddell Wicker Frazer Tamnehi Taylor and others. The piece describes various sensational innovations such as the tooth cutter W ball cannonball shoot and horseshoe ewing with grand claims of dramatic effects on batters and catching.
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Chesbro
Amen
Bob Wicker
Dt St
Chick Frazer
Tamnehi
Jack Taylor
Torather Alamas
Dames
Wares Herrmin
Rules for world championship series set by McRoy
Scripps Association dispatch from Chicago reports secretary Robert McRoy outlining rules for the world championship series between the pennant winners of the American and National leagues. The national commission has full authority to conduct the series, with clubs barred from interfering once play begins and even the home team captain lacking power to decide ground conditions or umpire actions.
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Scripps- Are Press Association
Chicago
Fen
Robert McRoy
Johnson
Famous Last Rounds Bept 7 1492 Sullivan Corbett clash
Sullivan pushes Corbett hard in Round A but Corbett dodges and smashes Sullivan’s nose. Corbett lands a right to the head then a left to the jaw as Sullivan sinks unconscious from the beating. Sullivan, exhausted, acknowledges the defeat and says he’s glad to be beaten by an American.
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Heerl Fournier
Europe
la Lorraine
America
Sullivan
Corbett
Dead One's Ramblings by John L Sullivan Letter to Fitzsimmons
An 1890s style letter from John L Sullivan to Bob Fitzsimmons discusses aging fighters and a possible bout. Sullivan argues many champions are over 56, offers terms for a fight with Jeffries not involved, and suggests a match with a reduced purse and a 145 pound limit. He dismisses Corbett and calls nonentities worthless.
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John L. Sullivan
Bob Fitzsimmons
Ruby Robert
Jeffries
Corbett
Good bout arranged for Dufy and Fitzpatrick in Aud itorium
Martin Dufy and Dick Fitzpatrick are matched to fight in the Aud itorium on March 5 at 3 PM, each weighing 16 stone. A strong prelim card is planned. Both fighters have made marks in the public ring, Dufy with wins over Otto Selloff and Mike Ward and Fitzpatrick boasting a solid ring record.
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Martin Dufy
Dick Fitzpatplew
Flont
Hoth
puRatelic Hall of Fame
DuTy
Otto Selloff
Mike Ward
Fitzpatrick
Central League Standings And Tuesday Night Games
The Central League standings list Marion ahead with 9 wins and 7 losses, Danville near the top with 7 wins, and Terre Haute and Indianapolis jockeying positions. Tuesday night matchups include Lafayette at Logansport, Wayne at Indianapolis, and Kokomo at Terre Haute with several close rivals aiming for key wins.
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Haute
Marion
Anderson
Logansp'rt
Danville
Jataseste
Wayne
Kokeme
Andre’ Polis
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Terre Haute
Ayette
Logansport
Kokamy
Danville Defeats Indians In Low Mercy Hockey Showdown
Danville tops Indianapolis 7 to 2 as Higgins and Jason fail to stop the visitors early in the game. Campbell and Menard lead Danville’s offense while Ludley exits in the third period and Woods/Hartley step in. refs Lowry, attendance 1,000.
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Danville
Fev
Higgins
Jason
Indians
Campbell
Menard
Indiana
Ludley
Houghton
Woods
O'Hara
Hardy
Jean
Cer Goeb Creever
Tobacco Specific cures tobacco habit claims in letters
An advertisement asserts Tobacco Specific frees users from all tobacco habits with a free sample. Hundreds of endorsements including Rev C H Veale and H H Brayton are cited from diverse locations. It promises harmless, tasteless relief via mail from The Rogers Drug & Chemical Co in Cincinnati, urging readers to request the sample pack immediately.
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C. H. Veale
Brandon
H. H. Brayton
Pepperwood
Cal
Leonard L. Brafford
Ripley
Maine
W. H. Emerson
Belinant
G. W. Edam
Bar 20
Glenwood
Win
G. W. Palmer
Cedar Bryant
Ala
James M. Ward
Southern Motel
Chi
Frank Hannan
W. Va
James Burt Brown
Colorado
Tex
Busan
Moors
Santa Rosa
R. Coffey
Frank St
Chattanooga
Tenn
Carrie ‘Tiles
Genoa
Florida
W. J. Kitchens
Fort Smith
Ark
B.C. Duncan
Union Mills
N. C
W. GL
Hnl Spinks
Kemper Co
Mina
W. V. Robihepp
Walnut Port
Aliie Fletcher
Brakebill
James Robertson
Berwyn
Char Ducate
Richmond
Henry
Hobson
Greensboro
Ata
Gilbert Broom
Palins
N.C
G. Dewitt
Tucker
Ind
Ter.m. Kujawsky
el Rio
Calif
John W. Kenady
Mingus
Rogers Drug & Chemical Co
Fifth
Race Bts
Cincinnati
Sampta
Baseball humor and team play from early sports column
The article presents a humorous profile of baseball figures including Ashenbark and references to Kings Kelly and Lava Cross. It recalls anecdotes about teamwork, double plays, and fans at games, with asides on kneecaps and warted legs. It features vivid character names and implausible dialogue in a period newspaper voice.
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Aytie Irwin
Brars
Lewee
Bonner
Wila
Mnutally
Kelly
Ket
Bainman
Emer
Kel
Thima
D‘amons
Lave Cross
Bobby Wood
Lava
New York Telegram
Chicago
Monte Cross
Morte
Mullin
Family of Great Ball Players in Cleveland
A Cleveland family, led by Ed Delahanty, claims 40 members in pro baseball. Brothers Tom, Joe, Jim, Frank, Wille and others span teams from Seattle to Buffalo, Montreal to Boston, with each developing a notable batting or fielding style akin to Ed’s famed play.
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Cleveland
Ed Delehanty
Delehanty
Delahanty Lerve
Tom
Whc
I Pont
Seattle
Joe
Quffalo
Jim Flays
Boeten Nationals
Felder
Frank
Montgomery
Jim
Tommy
Toronto
Atlanta
Se Llwakee
Detroit
Doe
Ben
Aml
Allentown
Montreal
Worremer
New Orleans
Buffalo
Ja Amil
Memher
Little Rock
Chicago
Boston
Vrank
Capital World
Syeatuse
Evern
Wile
Young Corbett and Nelson Set for Fast Fight in San Francisco
San Francisco February 3 Young Corbett and Battling Nelson prepare for a ten round bout Tuesday night. Nelson remains the favorite though Corbett shows improved speed and weight control trainer Frank McDonald exudes confidence saying Corbett is quicker and stronger than ever and ready for a king s ransom. Public reports claim Nelson is cutting pounds, while Corbett his shaking off lethargy at Shannon s with renewed energy.
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San Franciseo
Cal
Young Corbett
Nelson
Corbett
Shannon's
Art
Frank McDonald
McDonald
Illustrated Billiards Strike The Cue Ball To The Right
The instruction explains striking the cue ball upward and slightly right so it contacts the second object ball near the dotted circle, with the red ball nearly full in view, guiding the path for a desired hit. This reads as a vintage billiards tip from a period illustration.
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J. G. Leishman
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Charley Doom
Jack Buthor
Bit Shettsline
Augusta
Reda
St. Louis
Phisaco
Shamy Collind
Bowton Americans
Newanntet
Maryland Jockey Club
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Jimmy Farren
Benny Franklyn
Saltmore
Farren
Hanton
Hal Limore
Doe" Corbett
San Francisco
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Readville
Stewants
2. J. Campana
Tig" Hladman
Mailman
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Thornpnot
Gore
Lafole
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L. Mayback
P. Dischinger
E. Bulli
A. Meerdt
RONDE
GEO
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Faist
A. Manweiler
Bytule
Duffy
Illustrated Billiards
Riddle Ashenbark
Avanta
University of North Carolina
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Market St
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