Himble Wins Bold Match at Newby Oval Big Race
Louisville sprinter Owen Kimble outpaced Chicago rider James Bowler in a paced one mile two heat match at Newby Oval before 3000. The motor by Fred Schinneers sped the field, with Kimble taking straight heats and a 1 68 half mile time. Gordon of Indianapolis beat Dina Slayback in a separate two mile race, while Steinmetz, Coval, and others won handicap events. The meet, praised as among the most successful on the track, promises a national D SAS W show July 17 with top pros.
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Kimble
Louisville
Woy
James Bowler
Chicago
Newby Oval
Fred Schinneer
Louis Gordon
Indianapolis
Dina Slayback
Mulberry
Gordon
Slayback
2D. Steinmetz
Mateur
Willis Coval
Coval
Kittle
Schinneer
Cleveland Babes Triumph as 7000 See Indians Collapse
Cleveland fans flocked July crowds in a doubleheader with Indianapolis. The first game went easy for the Babes, while the Hoosiers could not score in early innings. Cleveland added two runs in the seventh to seal a quiet finish as Indianapolis managed only two runs.
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Cleveland
Inndianapolis
Indianapolis
McKenna
Cleveland Rooters
Hoosiers
July 4 Celebration Toll in Various Cities
Chicago reports 30 killed and 1,325 wounded in Independence Day celebrations caused by firearms toy cannons rockets and explosives. Injuries follow premature detonations and mishaps. a fire loss reaches $123,323 from fireworks.
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Chicago
Var‘doys
Jal
Eight Million Spent On July Fourth Fireworks
A prominent fireworks firm reports that eight million dollars worth of explosives were sold for this year's July Fourth celebrations in the United States, compared with six million dollars for July 4, 1899.
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New York
Xa Prominent Fireworks Company
United States
Baseball score summary from Cleveland at Indianapolis
Cleveland and Indianapolis played a 9 to 6 game with McKenna earning the win for Cleveland and Dammann taking the loss. Key moments included home runs by Crisham and Frisbee and two-base hits by McKenna and Buelow among others. Attendance reached 7 535 as umpire Joe Cantillon oversaw the contest in 2 hours 10 minutes.
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Hogrever
Areeres
Hartsel
Geter
Powers
Madison
Seybold
Gray
Flynn
Hickey
Dammann
Cleveland
Indianapolis
McKenna
Buelow
Crisham
Frisbee
Pickering
Flood
Chech
Check
Dammarin
Spies
Geier
Joe Cantillon
Spectacle of Twin Engine Collision Draws 30,000 Fans
About 30,000 people gathered at the fair grounds to witness a staged head end collision between engines 167 and 216. The clash produced smoke, steam, and a loud roar, with wrecking crews clearing the site by evening. Streetcar service suffered delays and crowd congestion before and after the event.
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Fair Grounds
167
O. T. Owens
the Panhandle
216
J. §. Hanihan
Firemen’s Order
P. H. Hickey
Attorneygen
Taylor
Grand Stand
Central-ave
THREE FAST GIRLS RACES AT FAIR GROUND MEET
The Business men's driving club held races at the Fair ground track before a large crowd. Flora Hill won the 2:18 in straight heats, and A J Rink's Hazel took the 2:28 in the second and third heats. Prairie Girl owned the free for all, with several entries placing in the 2:28 and 2:30 times.
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Business Men
Fair Ground
Flora Hill
A. J. Rink
Hazel
W. H. Blair
Prairie Girl
J. A. Rink
Akelo
Dr. Hoover
C. R. Webbe
A. Schickeranz
J.C
J. C. Dunn
Montgomery
C. Dawson
Billy
Ora Shover
W. B. Blair
el Robert C
J. C. Sipe
Jack Pointer
Dr. Light
Tradition
A. Schicketanz
Orange Wilson
Berauer
Fred L
Rd. Lewis
Seyneseees
Local Batting Rampage Highlights Afternoon Games
In Detroit Hastings dominated as Milligan and Speer joined the action after the fifth inning. Milwaukee battered Kansas City in two innings, totaling ten runs to nine. Batteries for Detroit included Frisk McAllister Hastings Milligan and Speer. For Milwaukee Sparks Diggies Lee Gray and Wilson shared catching duties.
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Hastings
Milligan
Buffalo
Frisk
McAllister
Speer
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Lee
Kansas
City
Sparks
Diggies
Gray
Wilson
National League Scores From Recent Games
New York defeated Cincinnati by 6 to 3 while Chicago beat Philadelphia 5 to 4. St. Louis won 3 to 0 against Brooklyn and Pittsburg edged Boston 3 to 1.
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Brooklyn Weenae Eeteee
Philadelphia
Pittsburg Oeese Sasee
Bes
Chicago
Cincinnati Wan Ae
Boston Ween
Acces
Ah Ua
St. Louis Aateore
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New York
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Boston
Sports score sequence from Wheeling to Columbus
The provided OCR lists a string of game results with teams Wheeling Mansfield Toledo Fort Wayne Columbus Dayton and Fort Wayne again, showing multiple scores such as 6 4 5 3 12 2 6 3 4 2.
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Wheeling
Mansfield
Toledo
Fort Wayne
Columbus
Dayton
Fisher Becomes Crowd Draw With 1 15 Mile Run
An automobile mile race failed at the fairgrounds on Wednesday as several contestants did not appear. Carl Fisher rode a De Dion Baton motorcycle to amuse spectators and reportedly clocked a mile in 1 15 per an unofficial timekeeper. Fisher has trained on Newby oval to stay grounded around curves, having previously clipped mile times near 1 57.
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Fairgrounds
Carl Fisher
Fisher
Newby Oval
Terra Firma
Fans urged to turn out for rest of home series
The piece notes strong support requested for the home series and optimistic talk of winning the Penchant with proper encouragement. It also reports a Wednesday New York fight between Jack Doyle and Umpire Emslie, with both arrested, plus several track and race results from Chicago Lima Terre Haute and St Louis events.
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New York
Jack Doyle
Emslie
Stiney Lucas
Chicago
John R. Gentry
Lima
Joe Patchen
G. G. Fisher
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Toy
St. Louis
City sees slow transit as cars scarce and crowds walk home
Report notes few cars available causing long delays and many residents to walk the full distance rather than wait for street cars. The company claims its power house was partially down and unable to supply service.
Jeffries Ruhlin Title Fight Nearing Pact
New York July 5 boxing update reports Jim Jeffries and Gus Ruhlin close to a championship bout with a $2,500 forfeit posted by Jeffries and Al Smith. Ruhlin covered the stake and articles of agreement will be signed. The fight is planned for late August.
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New York
Jim Jeffries
Gus Ruhlin
Jeffries
al Smith
Ruhlin
Fire damages Mrs Beckman's home on Moore Ave
Fire partially destroyed Mrs Beckman's house at 2604 Moore Avenue on Wednesday. Loss estimated at $200 due to the blaze sparked by a firecracker.
Weddings and Social Gatherings Ripples Through Allisonville
The Swirl of Society notes a Wednesday picnic by Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Havelick at Allisonville, Nathan Morris hosting fireworks for children, Miss Mary Dean’s family dinner, and the marriage of Miss Daisy Farle to James C. Reed at their new home. The bride wore gray taffeta. Dr. T. DeHaas and Mrs. DeHaas hosted Central Christian Church orchestra on the lawn, Ruth among the members.
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P. A. Havelick
Allisonville
Nathan Morris
Daisy Farle
James C. Reed
1516
Southeastern Ave
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