American Jockey Danny Maher Nearing Recovery in London
Danny Maher, the American jockey contracted to ride for King Edward, has lingered in London between life and death after injuries from a car accident. Once a meteoric rider, Maher rose to become a top turf figure, earning £250 as a royal retainer and accumulating over $300,000 for his employers. Now convalescing, doctors expect his recovery.
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Danny Maher
London
Ite
Danny
Maher
America
Ted Sloan
Hoogler Lad
Permier
King Edward
Engand
Reckland
Corbett Dreams Foresee Jeffries Fight Details
A historical account shows Jim Corbett describing his anticipated clash with Jeffries. He notes friction with Fitzsimmons and recalls his Carson City bout, predicting a thirteenth round ending with Jeffries knocked down. Mrs. Corbett’s dreams are cited as guiding, with watchful rounds and ninth round caution.
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Mrs. Corbett
Jeffries
Jim
Women Play Ball and Minister Umpired in New Jersey
Two teams of single and married women played two games in Burlington, New Jersey, under the service of a minister umpiring. Players wore skirts instead of uniforms, with the married women prevailing 8 to 0 over the unmarrieds, and the teams plan a rematch at their annual picnic next year.
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Burlington
Betting Fever Bad For National Game Reveals Gambling Danger
A historical report notes the surge of gambling around Pirates games in Pirteaury and describes a 2,000 wager on a Pirates win linked to two small syndicates. Joe McGinnity’s Brooklyn era involvement is cited as a dramatic example of how betting pressures could affect players and the sport.
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Pirteaury
Joe McGinnity
Ned Hanton
Brooklyn
Pirates
Trofleyites
Pittsburg
Growd
Brooklyn End
McGinnity
Ginnity
Dew
Bribe Attempt Suggested to Influence Umpire and Players
The remark warns that continued incidents could lead to an attempt to bribe the umpire to throw a game or to induce players to play a losing game so bets on the opposing team would stand.
Farmer's Auto Engine Promises Planting Efficiency
A newly devised agricultural motor car with a single cylinder engine at one horsepower claims to meet farmer TL's approval. It hauls a double furrow plough twice as fast as four horses and does not fatigue after hours. It can haul loads on highways or drive a threshing machine, presenting a portable traction engine combination.
Honest fakir confesses to grafter scams in boxing ruse
A Brooklyn con artist posing as Jack Downey admitted being a grafter and pimp, claiming to have earned 3730 dollars by taking a fall in a Mexican bout. He said police chase him and he travels the country using similar tricks, known by the alias 0 grafter.
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Jack Downey
Brooklyn
Aurelia Her
Tera
Baseball Manager Cuts Grass in Curious Offer
EE Anderson, with a varied career as pitcher and manager, drew a strange proposal to become assistant manager for a strong team. He would rise at sunrise, eat grass for four hours, dig a grandstand pool hole, carry bats, deliver water, and watch the grounds until 11 PM, leading him to decline the job.
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EE. Anderson
Eame
Atrick
Wiles
Mina
Dorchester Bexewall
Everett
Eversett Aish
Bine
Alanadale Seriously Ill on Catarrhal Fever
Tom McDowell faces a setback as his famed race horse Alan-a-Dale is seriously ill with catarrhal fever. Only a slim chance remains for recovery while Monarka, the foal from the stallion, slipped, dampening hopes for a strong American turf future. Alan-a-Dale is described as having speed, courage, and classic thoroughbred qualities.
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Tom McDowell
Alan- a-Dale
Mfe
Monarka
Ashland
Alan-a-Dale
Gideon the Hambiletonian Son’s Strange Hay Habit
Veteran trainer Fos ter Palmer details Gideon, Ryscik's Hambiletonian's son, concealing bedding to reach hay. The horse engineered bedding moves to access oats first, then repeatedly hid the uneaten grain to ensure a full hay ration during service season.
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Foster
Palmer
Ryscik
Gideon
Aisay
Bad Russian gasoline blamed for Gordon Bennett setback
New York, July 20. American efforts in the Gordon Bennett race were hindered by poor Russian gasoline, not flaws in machinery or driving. Winton sought better fuel in Dublin after tests showed US gas ranged from 61 to 65 degrees, with Winton finding some at 60 degrees.
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New York
Gordon Bennett
Choa
B. Shanks
Winton
Iresh
United States
Dublin
Hoosiers fall in St Paul tilt with late homer by Jones
St Paul tops Indianapolis 8 2 in a rough game as Jones belts a ninth inning homer with three on base. Davis, Marean and Williates split pitching duties for St Paul while Williams draws walks for Indy and Davis records multiple hits. Umpire Foreman presides over the tense contest.
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Hoosiers
St. Paul
Jaersivers
Indianapolis
Shannon
Coulter
Fame
Jones
Sullivan
Pierce
Woodruf
Nauble
Davis
Sehagter
Suiltent
Or Williams
Ont Davia
Ry Davis
Marean
Williates
Heydon
Wild Piten
Indianapolia
Standings and Scores From City League Play
Race of city standings lists St Paul Indianapolis Milwaukee Columbus Minneapolis Louisville and others with scores. A chaotic sale notice offers Canvas Shoes at reduced price with vague text and misspellings.
Electric “batteries” for baseball field explained
A fragmented historical account describes an electric battery system for a baseball field, detailing the setup, equipment used, and safety measures to prevent interference with umpires and players. The passage explains plate arrangements, signals, batter and runner rules, and the intended operation during play.
Corbett Expects Gardiner Title Bout After Jeffries Fight
Jim Corbett, buoyant after knocking the championship handle from Jeffries, says he will meet George Gardner for the heavyweight title. He calls Gardner one of the cleverest in the ring and expresses willingness to face the victor, noting his own popular support and favorable disposition.
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Jeffries
Jim Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Jim
Fitz
Carson City
Corbett
Itz
Gardner
Corbett-Jeffries
George Gardner
James
Mynte
Corbery
Baseball and football matchups across leagues listed
The schedule lists American Association games in Indianapolis at St Paul, Louisville at Minneapolis, Columbus at Milwaukee, Toledo at Kansas City. National League features Cincinnati at St Louis. American League games include Boston at New York and Philadelphia at Washington. Central League games show Dayton at Evansville and Marlon at Terre Haute, with Wheeling at Fort Wayne and Grand Rapids at South Bend.
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St. Paul
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Columbus
Minneapolis
Louisville
Kansas City
Toledo
Paul
Boston
Cleveland
New York
Ccs
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
J. Louis
Cinclonatk
Philadelphia-Hoston
Fort Wayne
Ar Marton
South Bend
Evanaville
Dayton
ABS
Wheeling
Grand Rapids
American Association
Cincinnati
New Yor
Philadelphia
Washington
Central League
Evansville
Marlon
Terre Haute
Morton Juniors reorganize for season seeks Nyears rival teams
Morton Juniors announce a reorganization and seek games with Nyears old teams. Members include Kelley catcher Kan trouwitz second Kuhn first Johnson center Crab third Ralston pitcher Kline right. Address Leg Kantrouwitz 1313 Park Ave New phone 180. Arsenals defeated Woodsides 2 to 8 Tuesday. Hoosiers plan to play Hamilton Reserven at Brookside grounds next Sunday. Invitation extends to join a meeting for help.
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Morton
Kelley
Kantrouwitz
Kuhn
Johnson
Crab
Ralston
Kline
Park-ave
Arsenals
Woodsides
Hoosiers
Hamilton
Brookside
Not a New Thing Looping at Fifty Seven Years Or Not
Fragmentary OCR notes recount looping feats from a French weekly and early demonstrations in Parsian and Borleauy. It traces a history from a 186% reproduction through later renewed interest in a Circus Napoleon era. Monkeys reportedly performed the feats, with police restrictions influencing development.
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Naverion
Elfer
Borleauy
Two in Three Plan Gains Hold in Harness Racing
A long standing two in three plan for harness racing evolves from old tests of speed into a developing fixture. The new system promises sharper competition, wider opportunities, and bigger purses for horsemen, with increased interest from the public and better wagering entertainment this season.
Frank Gronninger Tells A Fish Story Of Scales
Local attorney Frank Gronninger recounts a tall tale about fishing at a lake with an unpronounceable name. He describes a whisky bottle lure snagged by a minnow bass that supposedly swallowed the bottle lure and yielded a bottle with printed labels. Gronninger claims the tale explains a curious bite and references sending the specimen to the National Museum in Washington for preservation.
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Frank
Gronninger
Mitanapoli
Ann
Texeimivd
Jb 40
National Museum At
Washington
Gardner Ready to Fight Hoot Again for Victory
George Gardner declares willingness to face Jaex Hoot again after their defeat. He boasts he can beat Hoot anytime and would give him another beating, signaling confidence and a rematch stance.
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Gardner
Ilek
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