WONDERFUL FOUR WATKINS BIG FOUR THAT WAS ON DETROIT
A historic quartet of Brouthers White Richardson Rowe and Hardy Richardson joined Detroit from Buffalo for 7500 dollars. The group, aided by Sam Thompson Dunlap Hanlon and others, formed a powerful left handed heavy lineup famed in 1886 87 and 88 before being split up when Detroit disbanded.
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Detroit
Sam Thompson
Wattie
Buffalo Cub
Danville
Ind
Hero
Fred Dunlap
Ned Hanlon
Charley Bennet
Juey Rutchers
Getsein
Lady" Baldwin
Pete Conn
Rowe
Jack Rowe
Trown
Hardy Richardson
Richardson
Brouthers
Buffalo
Lite
At & Price
Borton
Clarkson
Kelly
Chicago
Sheil
City of the Straits
United
Local baseball figures teased in wilds of love and travel
The account mentions a local celebrity tied to a Des Moines manager and a trek to Cincinnati. It references a cue tour to Shenanda, a Chicago route, and a track championship plan, with a promising youngster facing St Joe in a late arrival game.
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Quinn
Des Moines
Cincinnati
Shenanda
Chicago
Central Polo League Good Pitchers
A fragmented report surveys top pitchers of the era facing strong lineups, highlighting John Clarkson and others while noting exhibition teams and notable figures like Bob Carruthers and Byron within a broad Central A A. C. context. The text also references William Vanderbilt Jr planning a France trip and potential auto racing discussions, all amid miscellaneous game notes and a chaotic narrative.
No Slashes In Salaries Speculation From The Sun BT
Special to The Sun from St Louis on January 7 discusses baseball wage talks and player prospects for 1905. It mentions Crowns president opinions on pay, potential players like Nleidrick, Stone Koehler Hemphill and Teague, with references to Cook from Pueblo and Heidrich. The piece hints at lineup quality and upcoming season pace.
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Sun
BT. Louis
Svys
The
Crowns
Jnst Pince
Stone
Koehler
Hemphill
Nardyki
Cook
Pueblo
University of Ilinois
Corker
sInker Stan
Heidrich
Eiprnolt
Jocko Schmidt Lofted by Roommate Out windows in Giants Tale
The Detroit News recalls Jocko Schmidt, the eccentric Kalamazoo star turned New York Giant, infamous for rowdy behavior. In a late night prank on Amos Rusie, Schmidt leaped from bed with a bat and hurled himself at a doorway. Rusie, enraged, hurled Schmidt through a hotel window, breaking his fall with an awning on the second floor. Schmidt escaped unharmed and wandered the hotel in fury.
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Michigan
Jocko” Schmidt
Kalamazoo
New York Giants
Detroit News
Schmidt
Rube Waddell
Big Atbos Rusie
Schmadt
Rusie
Jayan
Rusl
Amos
Big Amos
Behmidt
Young Hornbuckle Seeks Pro Debut Return Fight
Oliver Hornbuckle, a promising middleweight, aims to join the professional ranks after a four round loss to Zach McLaughlin on January 5. Manager Al Young of Hawthorne club pursues a return bout, with possible matches against Walter Behviken or Schulken, and discusses catch weights around 175 pounds.
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San Francisco
Jan. S
al Young
Hawthorne Club
Oliver Hornbuckle
Zach McCaughiln
Hornbuckle
McLaughlin
Hornbuckie
Walter Behviken
Hayes Valley Club
Young
Hine
Schulken
Baker
Horpbuckle
Carlisle Indian wedding postponed by groom illness
Charles Dillon famous Carlisle Indian football guard was hospitalized with pneumonia on the night of his planned marriage to Rose Lafarge a Crow Indian. Supt. Maj. B Mercer said Dillon’s health may delay ceremony until before Saturday with Mercer giving away the bride.
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Carlisle
Charles Dilion
Carlile
Rose Lafarge
Indy
Dilion-Lafarge
Dillon
Maj
B Mercer
Mercer
Miss Lafarge
Carlisle Schhool
Auto record chase at Ormond Beach meet set
Special to The Sam Orlando Florida January entry list tops thrills with Ford racing partners and Vanderbilt Cup winner Hemery slated to race a Napier. The Gandad Daytona auto meet aims to break records in attendance and speed along the wide coast at Ormond Beach, a famed, three mile course.
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Ormond Beach
Sam. Ormond
Fla
F. Edge
Sngtieh Automo
Ditford Earp Hla
Wili Friva
Florida
Ormana Beach
Mites Jong Anil
Sn Pny
Dineen Faces Terms With Boston Management
Boston rumors say Bill Dineen will settle terms with Boston management as Colling retools the club for the season. Candy Lachance opposition and player departures hurt the club’s early showing, with White Dineen vowing not to play in Boston again. Colling expects signatures from players who haven’t agreed yet as changes unfold. Special to the Sentinel Louisville report notes national bowling tourney plans begin March 17 with 16 alleys built. Rube Waddell remains under a Philadelphia specialist care with improving condition.
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the Sun
Boston
Mivy
New York
Simm
Colling
Tig
Colina
Feiew
Lorhaine
Mosratul
Anserting
1St Sesson
White Dineen Baa
Bosteon
Manelager Collins
Fanilt
Slere Fantradia
Louisville
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pearta
Chicago
Sill
Milwauker
Nanda
Rube Waddell
Akerman Wins Handbag Match in Lima Duel
In Lima D Jan, Akerman defeated opponent who agreed to throw tim tees. Akerman met Prof. Charles Reinecke of Pittsburg and won the match by securing a felt in minutes. Fitz buys hotel. In Chicago TL, Jan 3 Robert Fitzsimmons reportedly buys a half interest in the Savoy hotel and restaurant on Wa Wash kve and will reside there to manage it.
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Lima
D. Jan
Tim Tees
Akerman
Charles Reinecke
Pittsburg
Fitz
Chicago
Robert Fitzsimmons
The
Savoy
Cotton States league opens April first with Gulfport new member
The Cotton States league will open on April 1. Director decisions set the schedule for six teams: Vicksburg Jackson Gulfport Baton Rouge Mobile and Meridian. Gulfport joins the circuit while Greenville declines to retain its franchise for the coming year.
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Cme
Memphis
Great Averages Records Announced By Presidents Taylor Shea and Hearn
New York January 21 1900 President Taylor of the Eastern league announces top fielding and pitching averages. Shea of Newark and Hearn of Baltimore tie for catchers lead with .974. Jones McLane and McQuillan head the pitchers with high marks in limited games. Morfarus and Naps figure among top hitters in a long season with varied game counts.
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Sun
New York
Taylor
Bia Association
Shes
Newark
Hearn
Baltimore
Fach
Shea
Hho
Steelman
Rochester
Raud
Istontreal
Rush
Jones
Buffalo
McLane
McQuillan
Jersey City
Morfarus
Providence
Great Amusement Place at Surfave New York Tower Detail
Features of a proposed Friede Globe tower planned for Surfave Coney Island promise a world class amusement complex. A mile high tower with 600000 square feet of floor space will include a roof garden 150 feet up, a 500 foot circumference restaurant, roller skating rink, moving cafe and dance hall 300 feet high, and a panoramic view over Greater New York. An aerial palm garden at 409 feet will house a restaurant with cascades and statuary. A government weather bureau observation room and a large revolving searchlight will crown the structure.
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New York
Surfave
Coney Island
Greater
Kelly OBrien Fight Promise Stirring Controversy In Indiana
Columbus ind star Jack Rush explains the Kelly OBrien versus Hugo Kelly match in Indianapolis. Rush says OBrien fought to help Kelly earn charity money after prior losses and notes police orders against knockouts. He claims Kelly tried to renegotiate after the decision and criticizes Kellys manager, while OBrien plans a future bout and vaudeville tour.
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Sam Columbus
Ind
Jack Rush
Kid McCoy
Lwho
Philadelphia
Jack
O'Brien
Indianapolis
Hugo Kelly
Rush
Kelly
O'Briep
Hte Tan
Hte
O’brien
Indanapolis
Sam O'Brien
Indiana
Ieaver
Rome
Alana
Polo Drives Andersih to Auditorium for Tuesday Game
Local report notes Polo bringing Andersih to the Auditorium for a Tuesday night game against the Indiana. The city remains mostly quiet, with Russia reported calm aside from Baltic provinces and the Caucasus. Premier Witte says revolutionary mood has faded and a prompt end to disturbances is hoped. Meanwhile, Danville shows strong defense and fan reactions, including calls for Handsome Nick’s return and potential boycott threats, as teams compete in the league.
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Russia
Scrippe-MoHse
ST. Petersburg
Russian Empire
Baltic
Caucasus
Witte
Marlon
Fort Wayne
Lelayette
Hetail Berwling Raipolders
Byca
Mares
Perl- Kahns
Play Withdrawn from Daly's Theater in New York
Cashot Bryans Profession a Shaw comedy starring Jim Corbett will be pulled from Daly's in New York as critics and the public balk at a pugilist on stage. Corbett remains undeterred and may tour the provinces where Indagan's minister questions fare.
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Cashot Bryan
Jim Corbett
Daly
New York
Hiatrionia
Tuesday Night Games Include Indiana Matchups
Tuesday schedule features Anderson at Indianapolis Kokemo at Marian Danville at Logansport Wayne at Lafeyetta with 3 percent interest noted in standings and venue details for local fans.
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Anderson
Indianapolis
Kokemo
Marian
Danville
Logansport
Wayne
Lafeyetta
Mrs Le Baumeis Success in Theater Work
A column lauds playwright Edward Le Baume and Mrs Le Baume, praising her skits for a club section and her drama Mrs Majoribanks Musical as a standout achievement reflecting growing confidence in her writing talents.
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LE Beaumes
Edward le Baume
Gans Issues 2500 Dollar Challenge for Britton Bout
Joe Gans of Baltimore offers 2500 to bind a six o'clock bout and weight 132 pounds for six rounds or more with either Britt or Nelson. He hopes to fight in February and has Selig ready to post the money to seal the match, with Nelson or Britt as potential opponents and a test bout if Britt refuses.
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Nelson
Britt
the Sun
San Francisco
Joe Gans
Baltimore
Mike
Grite
Selig
Gans
Frison
Boston
Gany
Jimmy Britt
Barniing Nelson
Nelaog B
Ten Selly
Corbett Eddie Graney
Faiahio
Wii Britta
Nelsons
Eult Elthar
Race results across multiple tracks in early 20th century columns
Race results from Sew Orleans City Park New Orleans Fair Group day and other venues list first, second, third and fourth place finishes in short distance races. Entries feature numerous horse names jockeys and odds with times and purses, including Mile and furlong marks. The report aggregates placements across venues with inconsistent spellings and partial data.
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Orleans
City Park
Ttrye
Wet
Lomile
Gis Heldorn
Efter Man
Modred
Joanhoa
Time
Fath
Gaure
Wishard
Pearl of Hyacinth
Madina
Aure
Sheth
Furlonge
Pat Bulger
Winsandi
T le
Jack Dolan
Huzzah
New Orleans
Hatinakys
Sewell
Charlie Thompson
Lou Angelene
Smith
Even
Deux Tempe
yuris—De Rezke
Glating
Macbeth
Roliana
Ome, Lh925. Stathc
Latheron
Freeman
Brilliant
Menry
LSB
Atban Francisco
Blags
Robinson
Elmdale
Our Anna
Ute
Secor
Pyonta
Clark
Mimon
Name
Gorsiper
Tadtke
Genta
Esperin
Graham
Dirdie P
Major Tenny
Pik
Boleman
Fountain
Tenordale
Tom Raberte
Angeles
Ascot
Willie Gregg
McDaniel
Sheriff Bell
Piquet
Sweet Kitty
Wywayne
Early Flower
Search Me
MeDantels
Patsy Brown
Mila —Cutter
McDaniels
Masterson
Big Boy
Mise Chickader
Gwayned
Collthen Alex Betty
Longe
Suale Chrislan
Kant
Sunraurk
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Matti
Brouthera
Rows
White
Thompson
Hanson
Deacon
Deacon White
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Bradley
Eseler
Feldere
Brouthare
Central Polo League
John Clarkson
Detroits
Times
Keefe
Welch
Essociation
Amateur Athletic Union
EHH
Glanta
Ben
China
Bob Carruthers
Morton
Piring
Hia
Ldn
Byron
Casey
Board of
Buffagtos
Radbourn
Grasshopper
Anterson
A.A. C
Jim Whitney
Beaton
van Haltren
Warner
Palmer House
Rude
McCormick
Clarkson Kokomo
Fae Heeow
O'Day
Washington
Laryette
Healy
Indienaporis
Loganeport
Big Four
Descon
Will Saul
France
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
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Brance
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Long Inland Sound
Ron
Joe
Seria
Una
Amos Rosie
Tenton
al, Young
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Murphy
Buffato
Jordan
Gonn
Clancy
Connor
Mullen
Dunn
Woods
Burrell
Kuhna
Montreal
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Samen
Rouk
Amon
Gettman
Ramem Murphy
Wallace
Dillard
Jeads
Felders
Milligan
Barclay
Roathester
Leach
Meaney
Montteeal
Jacke O'Brien
Sporting Authority
Columbus
Kelly O'Brien
Polo
Andersih
Sir Gulvray
Nick
Voor
Loganaport
Anderon
Marion
Aepippa-Mchine Preas Ansociation
Eliers
Milieb
Enterpriss Foundry Co
Indiana Marble and Granite Works
Tan
Delaware
George Tebeaute
George Hea
Tebeau
Hall
Grito
Nauonal Board of Arbitration
Lave Croan
American Automobics Association
Aatoclatla Raya
Yuleg
New Haven
George Slasson
Willie Hoppe
Paris
Maurice Vignaux
Bey Wonder
Slasson
Helena
Hoppe
Vienabx
Briosson
Jess
Tin O'Neil
Caneda
Hugh Jennings
GEM
Brooklyn
Ital Own
Jesgus End
Britt and
Negro
Mary O
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