Rowdy Fans Targeted by Murphy and Cubs
Baseball leaders promise a clean game and discipline for hecklers after widespread complaints of abusive behavior in stands. Murphy of the Cubs says fans must respect players, with West Side park pledged to curb both throwing and slurs. Brewers may gain from Lewis and Coffey trade dynamics as Indianapolis' impact shifts. The team returns home Saturday for a Columbus series, then western clubs, ending with a August home stretch at Washington Park.
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Gynch
Pittsburg
Columbus
Hoosiers
Washington Park
Toledo
Reds pay $7000 for Benton face tough spring debut
Rube Benton, a South Atlantic league pitcher Cincinnati bought for $7,000, has yielded to Reds batters in two recent games, as he struggles during morning batting practice.
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Rube Benton
Cincinnati
Reds
Bernhard Faces Fight to Keep Nashville From Eighth
Bill Bernhard struggles to prevent Nashville from slipping to eighth place in the Southern League standings as the race tightens and rivals press for position.
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Bill Bernhard
Nashville
M'Aleer Adds Pitcher as Oberlin Replacement
Forman a college pitcher joins Washington team replacing Oberlin. Jack Hardy, substitute catcher, heads to the minors with Beckendorf to support Street.
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M’aleer
Forman
Washington
Oberlin
Jack Hardy
Beckendorf
Street
Brooklyn Purchase Welcomes South Bend Trio for September Delivery
Brooklyn has purchased Welchence, Kohrer and McCarthy of South Bend for delivery in September. The move brings in three players to bolster the roster ahead of the upcoming season.
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Brooklyn
Welchence, Kohrer and McCarthy
South Bend
Artha Johnson welcomed as uncrowned king in Chicago
Crowds of Black residents gather at the Chicago and Northwestern station to greet Artha Johnson after his Jeffries victory and scalp claim. Police bar a parade, while Johnson hints at rest and limited exhibitions this summer before possible show work and travel.
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Chicago & Northwestern
Fi Artha Johnson
James J. Jeffries
California
Coontown
Armour Avenue Society
Lil’ Arths
Tina Johnson
Artha
Johnson
Reno
Tex Rickard
Nevada
Stanley Ketchel
Tommy Burns
Tom Sharkey
Ketchel
Burns
Jeffries
England
Oldfield to race Wright aeroplane at state fair
Springfield July 7 Visitors to the Illinois state fair may see a five mile race around a mile course between a Wright brothers aeroplane and Barney Oldfield in his fast car Plans in progress John L Pickering in charge received a letter from Roy Knabenshue manager of the Wright brothers company urging the board of agriculture to proceed with plans Knabenshue predicts the aeroplane will beat Oldfield in the race
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Wright Brothers
Barney Oldfield
John L. Pickering
Roy Knabenshue
Wright Brothers Company
Knabenshue
Board of Agriculture
Oldfield
Referee Disqualification Decides Jeffries Johnson Bout
Nevada July 7 report notes Jeffries inability to rise after third knockdown. The referee disqualified Johnson, with supporters claiming the count would have ended the bout anyway. Images of the fight sparked protests in various states.
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Jalmaon
Johnson
Jeffries
Rickard
Famous Stallion Allerton Dead at 24
Chicago July 7 The great trotting stallion Allerton died Tuesday evening on owner Harry B. Hopper's farm in Indianola Ja. He collapsed at 830 p m after a day in normal health. Foaled in 1886 he was 24 and bred by C W Williams of Independence Pa. Allerton set a 209% record with a high wheel sulky and was among the era’s fastest trotting stallions.
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Allerton
Harry B. Hopper
Indianola
C. W. Willams
Independence
Willams
Axtell III
Langford to Post 20000 for Johnson Fight
Sam Langford plans to post a $20,000 side bet to force a fight with Johnson. Joe Woodman says Langford will post once Johnson arrives in New York and posts his share. The rivalry between Langford and Johnson remains bitter with Langford vowing to pursue the bout worldwide if needed.
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Sam Langford
Johnson
Joe Woodman
Langford
Kearney
Neb
Woodman
New York
Jeffries
Jef
Johnsing
Boston
Hme Langford
Baltimore
Roller to Tour Europe and Australia for Wrestling Matches
Dr. B. F. Roller and his wife with manager Jack Curley depart Chicago for a European and Australian tour. They will visit London Paris Cracow and Austria with a possible match in Cracow against Zbyssko and a later aim at Hackenschmidt in Sydney on Christmas Day. The party sails from New York on Saturday aboard the Caronia.
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B. F. Roller
Jack Curley
Europe
Australia
London
Paris
Cracow
Poland
Zbyssko
Austria
Eason Remains Umpire After National Rejection
Memphis July 7 Mal Eason Aleuthern Jesque umpire was yesterday rejected by the national body. The decision ends his bid to umpire at the national level and leaves the local assignment in question.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mal Eason
Aleuthérn
Tothe
Nasional
Y Freiient
Clarke Blamed for Loss of Control in Pittsburg
Pittsburg Pa July 7 President Barney Dreyfuss criticises Manager Fred Clarke over a slump that has plagued the team. Loss of control cited as at least partly responsible. He questions how a world champions team could fall so far in form and doubts a remedy or new stars will help.
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Pittsburg
Barney Dreyfuss
Fred Clarke
Dreyfuse
City report from Mo July 1 details Minneapolis connection
An unclear fragment notes a July 1 event in City, Missouri with a reference to Minneapolis and a nameless party. The readable portion points to a cross-city connection or transfer, but specifics are not evident. Further text needed for precise facts.
Notre Dame Star Red Miller to Coach Creighton University
South Bend Indiana July 7 Red Miller of last year s Notre Dame eleven champions of the west is the fourth member of the team to become a football coach having signed to teach Creighton University Omaha Neb The others who will coach are Robert Vaughan with Princeton s freshmen Edwards to West Virginia Wesleyan and Deeley to Oregon Agricultural
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Ind
Red Miller
Notre Dame
Creighton University
Omaha
Neb
Robert Vaughan
Princeton
Edwards
West Virginia Wesleyan
Deeley
Oregon Agricultural
Cardinals Sign Fielder and Pitcher From Local Teams
St Louis Nationals sign Ernest Lush a former New York Nationals player and recently released by Troy Minnesota as a utility fielder. Pitcher Corey Bachue from Poplar Bluff Missouri joins the local National League team.
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Ernest Lush
New York Nationals
Troy
MN. Y
St. Louis Nationals
Corey Bachue
Poplar Bluff
St Paul Edges Milwaukee In Tight 5 4 Victory
In Milwaukee on July 6 St Paul narrowly defeated Milwaukee 5 to 4 in a close game. Key moments came late as batterymates and fielders battled for a lead, with St Paul securing the win.
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Milwaukee
Wis
St. Paul
Marray
Nik
Racing Stars Move On To Louisville
Entries have closed for the grand circuit automobile races at Churchill Downs Louisville to be run Friday and Saturday. The list includes Barroun and Dawson in various trophies, Aitken in a National, Endicott and Edmunds in a Cole 30, Stinson in a Black Crow, Gilchrist in a Stoddard Dayton, Ramey in a Detroit Dearborn, Snowball Smith and McCormick in three Herreshoffs, Doerhoefer in a Locomobile, Davidson in a Ford, and Kincade who was killed at Indianapolis yesterday in practice listed as Aitken’s teammate. After Louisville they travel by special train to Cincinnati for Sunday racing.
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Louisville
Ray Barroun
Joe Dawson
John Aitken
Bill Endicott
Lewis Edmunds
Harry Endicott
Frank Stinson
H. Hughes
Cincinnati
No Prize Fighting Allowed in Wyoming
Cheyenne Wyoming July 7 Governor Brooks stated he would not permit the Johnson Langford or any other big prize fight in Wyoming. He cited state laws prohibiting such fights and pledged to enforce them despite personal, private interest in the sport.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Brooks
Wyoming
Southern tennis champs see upsets in Atlanta
In Atlanta on July 7 Nat Thornton former southern champion and E V Carter Jr southern intercollegiate champion were eliminated as part of yesterday's play at the southern tennis championships.
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Atlanta
Nat Thornton
E. V. Carter, Jr
Fuzzy Wuzzy Signs With Kearney State League
Dixon Wisconsin reports shortstop Fuzzy Pearce of the Dixon Browns has signed to play short with Kearney Nebraska State League. He earlier reached an agreement with Kewanee Illinois club but requested release.
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Fuzzy Wuzzy
Dixon
Fuzzy" Pearce
Dixon Browns
Kearney
Kewanee
Valparaiso Signs Pitcher Negaer From Wisconsin League
Valparaiso Standards Management announced the signing of pitcher Negaer formerly with Madison in the Wisconsin league. He will report on Sunday for the club.
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Ind
Valparaiso Standards’ Management
Negaer
Madison
All Americans Defeat Orange Team in Close Score
Sydney New South Wales July 7 The All American football team made up of Western university students triumphed over the Orange team by 11 to 9 in a tense match played yesterday.
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Sydney
Wiggs No-Hits Rochester In Eastern League Clash
Montreal pitcher Jim Wiggs threw a no hit game against the Rochester team as only one Rochester player reached first base, drawing a walk. The July game showcased unusual pitching dominance in a key league matchup.
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Rochester
N. Y
Jim Wiggs
Montreal
Hoosiers and Colonels in Double Bill
Indianapolis and Louisville schedule a double header at 2 16 as postponed games are made up. Carr plans Orth and Graham to face Lindaman and Glaze with Bowerman and Howley catching. Slagle and Weaver to pitch for Louisville. Coffey addition boosts infield. Phil Lewis sold to Milwaukee. Higgins to be dropped. Pauxtis sold to Louisville. instructed to report by Monday.
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Carr
Orth
Graham
Colonels
Lindaman
Glaze
Bowerman
Howley
Slagle
Weaver
Coffey
Phil Lewis
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Milligan
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Griffith
Reds Buy Infielder from Vancouver in Northwestern League
Cincinnati manager Griffith has purchased Third Baseman Breen from Vancouver. Breen is praised as a fine hitter and first class fielder, recommended by Joseph Sugden, who has been scouting for the team. Breen will join after finishing duties on the coast. Downey’s strong play at third makes him expendable for now.
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Griffith
Breen
Vancouver
Joseph Sugden
Cmtcher
Beda
Downey
Baseball scores from American and National leagues
Recap of multiple games with results from the American Association National League and American League including Cincinnati St Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburg Chicago New York Boston St Louis Detroit Cleveland Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Grand Rapids Terre Haute De Haute Grand Rapids Wheeling Dayton. Rain caused delays and extra innings noted.
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Milwaukee
Toledo W
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Louisville-Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
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Washington
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de Haute
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Baseball Schedule Roundup Across Cities
Major league and regional matchups listed include Indianapolis at Louisville Columbus at Toledo and New York at Boston with two Brooklyn at Philadelphia fixtures. Also Boston at New York and Philadelphia at Washington, plus Central League games Saint Paul at Evansville FC at Zanesville and Terre Haute at Grand Rapids Dayton at Wheeling.
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Louisville
Columbus
Toledo
Pip Peppolis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Milwaukee
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Chicago
New York
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Zanesville
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Gotch Hints That Jeff May Have Been Doped
Frank A Gotch, trainer for Jeffries, suggested Jeff may have been doped after the bout. He cited Jeffries groggy condition and reduced speed and hitting power. Gotch and Muldoon discussed Jeffries nervous state and memory gaps, comparing today to his earlier form. Johnson reportedly outmatched in forearm strength and defense.
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Jeff
Reno
Frank A. Gotch
Jeffries
Muldoon
Johnson
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