Papa Waddell Visits Town After Rube Waddell Feud
Philadelphia July 4. Rube Waddell is popular here and so is his dad. Papa Waddell, from Butler county, recalls old feuds with O'Brien and shows off his battle-scarred knuckles. He plans to invite local fans to Plano to see his speed stock, saying Endie is a Wyat dell all right.
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Philadelphia
Rube
Waddell
Butler County
Pape
Connie
Mack
Edate
Mr. Waddell
Eddie
Shim
Endie
Wyatdell
Bra. Waddell
Papa Waddell
Mike
Waddelle
O'Brien
Butler
Local Swimmer Teaches Basics of Floating and Swimming
An Indianapolis article extols swimming as easy to learn, outlines buoyancy, gradual progression from waist-deep water to full strokes, and notes July August heat. It highlights three main strokes, urges early instruction for children, and asserts most people can float with proper guidance.
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Aie
Postponed Race Sparks Turf Scandal Rumors
Rumors swirl over the postponed Water Boy McChesney race with claims of hidden reasons behind the withdrawal. Press and insiders discuss testimonies, Saratoga prospects, and possible clashes among Jockey Club members as the Spa meet looms and major stakes tempt the two horses.
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Mettheenes
Bing
the Crick
Elit
W. C G. Whitney
Saratoga
Belmont Ani
Brighton Beach
Brighton
Messrs
Witsey
Belmont
Tekeragh
Mir Whitney
Easiy
HHl@reth
Jockey Club
Jen Pesmise
Beverly Howard In Coal Fight Threats and Pugilist Ambitions
A local pugilist Beverly Howard, a heavyweight with coal and coke ties, faces risk as a rival claims unpaid coal bills. He allegedly printed poker bill heads suggesting theft, while warnings to settle debts threaten further conflict. The background mentions a Ky location and ongoing disputes.
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Baverly Howard
Beverly Howard
Beverly
Claude the Iron Horse Repeats Derby Conquest at Fort Erie
The Claude horse, noted for endurance and steady campaigning without pampering, won another American derby after the Picket and Bernays, finishing four doubles and a second in other races. Now at Fort Erie, Claude is entered for an all aged handicap this week.
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Picket
Bernays
Claude
Tirty
Fort Erin
Wicely
War and ball players clash over league renewal
War is valued by some players for better opportunities, yet many fear renewed conflict. Managers face stricter rules and disobedience during wartime while salaries and focus on the game are debated amid the upheaval described by observers.
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Tem
Hyde Park Athletic Association Meet Sets High School Supremacy
Hyde Park hosts a Saturday athletic meet organized to showcase city high school athletes over outside amateurs. Entries include Hussles 19 men Orientals 11 German House 9 Hyde Park 2 and ten individual entrants. Prizes await winners in a bid for supremacy.
Indiana Pacer Knox Issues Dan Patch Challenge
Knox Gelating King, a Kentucky pacer now from Indiana, challenged the top horse Dan Patch to a 250 000 stake match on the Cleveland race day. Manager Tanner and trainer McHenry weighed plans, with the public expected to follow the rival match in the Grand circuit turf season opener.
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CB Knox
Johnstown
Knox
Dan Patch
Charten Tancher
C. KK. Billings
M. J. McHenry
Dan Fateh
Tanner
Senve
Cleveland
Dan Pateh
Indiana
Great General Watt y There in Park and Pitchers
Watty Warkina of Indianapolis discusses baseball park size and fence clearance. He notes seven balls have cleared the fence this season, praises young pitcher Ford as rising potential, and mentions injuries affecting his team. He also singles out Hedges of Milwaukee as an emerging talent with a bright future.
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W. H. Warkina
Indianapolis
Ford
Hedges
Muwanker
Blow Up Talk on Tire Valve Pressures
The American Motor League technical committee sought the pressure to push air inward through a tire valve while inflating. Experiments show 15 to 40 pounds required to overcome valve resistance, independent of tire air pressure, with tire pressure varying as air is pumped. Chairman Duryea notes the committee finds the work continues, noting the ongoing tests.
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Committee On Techonics
American Motor League
Ik Ronttant
Duryes
A. M
Bewtes
Valve improvement could curb Ute inflating issue says auto group
TheNational association of automobile manufacturers notes a valve design improvement may largely prevent over inflation of Utes. They urge valve makers to study the point raised, suggesting practical gains for safer inflation practices and better tire management.
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National Association of Automobile Manufacturers
Harsh Baseball Challenge Amid Curious Pranks
A chaotic game unfolds with erratic pitching and wild hits as Newlin, the sunset pitcher, struggles after four innings. Dullets Allemans, hired from Toledo, fares better, while improvisations and misplays color the tallies as players engage in middle inning tag and confusion.
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Dasa
Trish Hill Giants
Amos Ruysie
Newlin
Dullets Allemans
Toledo
Newilp
Sainte
Gr. Pat
Standings and Scores From Cities and A Fashionable Suit Sale
STANDING AND SCORES list various city matchups with scores. A flawed ad item touts a one day sale offering 320 tailored men suits in styles and fabrics with prices around 7.98 to 15 dollars. Local typos and misprints obscure full details.
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WLIZ
Wasihnato
Hae Dar
Dope From Dopers: Jim Jeffries and Corbet Boxing Tales
A vivid pastiche recalls Jim Jeffries hunting and wrestling rivals, with Heb Fitzsimmons guiding a legendary camp. It notes Corbett’s grueling daily sparring, the famed training nights with Sullivan, and a California shadow fighter developing a powerful knockout punch, while hinting at Jeffries’ habit of absent mindedness.
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Lou Houseman
Chicago
Heb Fitzsimmons
Corben
Sullivan
Mitchell
Callifornia
Waye
James
Ald
Lucky John Buys Bowery Saloon in Bold Move
A rumor column notes John L Bulli var, known as Lucky John, bought a Bowery saloon in New York. He recounts past exploits from Richburg Minnesota to Meridian Mississippi, including a famous eating contest with Col J J Shannon, and jokes about facing the Meridian postmaster and a future meeting with Judge Neville.
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New York
John L. Bullivar
Saily
Richburg
Minn
Jake’ Kurain
Purvis
Miss
Col. J. J. Shannon
Meridian
Shannon
Ike
Jim’ Neville
Neville le
Weill
Berty
Taylor Wins Great Race at Detroit Races
Toby Taylor the grey gelding won the Merchants and Manufacturers $10,000 stake at Groste Pointe after an earlier runaway in the third heat. He claimed the fourth and fifth heats and beat Wainscott, with John Taylor owned by John Merrit of Leth Maven Pa. who bought him from MoH Reardon of Indiana. Mr Merrill was offered 110.00 for him Friday but refused.
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Saratoga Association
Smathers
Jockey Club
McChesney
Saratoga
Detroit
Toby Taylor
Merchants
Wedneday
Groste Pointe
Wainscott
John Taylor
John Merrit
Merrill
Bout Between Corbett and Jeffries Set for August Fifteenth
The heavyweight championship bout between James J Corbett and James J Jeffries is billed as a landmark in boxing history. Harry Corbett, Pompadour Jim’s brother, will stake up to 5000 if Jim defeats Jeffries, though early odds tilt toward Jeffries. Corbett and sparring partner were observed in training in San Francisco.
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James J Corbet
Chaempinn
James J. Jeffries
Harry Corbett
Pompadour
Jim
Jeffries
Nde
Corbett
San Francisco
Kentucky holds amateur pigeon shot championship title
Hougt Clark of Indiana tried to wrest the Grand Hotel Cup from C. C. LeComptr of Eminence Kentucky but failed. Kentucky led 46 to b with Clark earning a close challenge. The Limited Gun Club’s shoot proved highly successful and many shooters posted strong scores. The Indianapolis Gun Club, newly formed, plans a school Saturday and will shoot at sparrows.
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Kentucky
Hougt Clark
C. C. LeComptr
Eminence
Indianapolis Gun Club
Baseball Utterances Mix Hopeful Returns and Tour Details
Fragmented notes describe player futures for Watkins Newiin and Williame, Davis being unable to play, and pundits favoring Bubb over Davis at shortstop. Boston Nationals travel with 32, Cy Seymour injury, Zimmer proposes seven game schedules, Indianapolis to play Minneapolis thrice before return, fans await Emil Fertis.
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Davis
New York
Bubb
Ruth
Gotham
Habb
Davia
Boston Nationals
Kansan baseball sage guides pennant push with wit
A rhymed verse fragment praises a Kansas named figure for selecting smart players and explaining why disciplined teams win. It notes his boys journeying to battle against rivals with weakened squads, while Wally and others are humorously depicted in the muse’s cadence.
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Kansas
Thore
Wally
Local League Matchups and One Day Suit Sale
Listings show multiple baseball and league pairings across cities including Indianapolis Minneapolis Lauryville St Paul Columbus Kansas City Toledo Miwaykes Benton New York Philadelphia Chicago Detroit St Louis Cleveland Brooklyn Benton New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Grand Rapids South Bend Dayton Fort Wayne Wheelins plus a one day sale on men’s suits with prices and discounts noted.
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St. Paul
Indianapolis
Columbus
Milwaukee
Joulaville
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Toledo
Aunsax City
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
Boston
New York
Cleveland
St. Louis
Owe
Pittsburg
York
Cincinnar
Brooklyn
Philadelphh
Lauryville
Benton
Chicago
Cee
National League
Cincinnati
Big Soul
Central Leags
Grand Rapids
South Bend
Bonanaville
Marion
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