Fitzsimmons Recalls Famous Fifth Arena Battle
Robert Fitzsimmons tells friends in Frisco about the Corbett Sullivan fight, describing Corbett's evasive starts and Sullivan's brutal comeback. He recalls Sullivan being robbed according to critics and notes Sullivan's exhausted finish after twenty-one rounds, with Corbett victorious and celebrated.
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Fitzsimmons
Corbett-Sullivan
Robert Fitzsimmons
Frisco
Fitz
Sullivan
Corbett
Walt
Sulivan
Tate
Jimmy Connelly
Hin
Jack’ McAuliffe
Jack
Lot of Umpire Is a Hard One Indeed Says Bug Holliday
Bug Holliday, a National League umpire, laments the rough life of the vocation and recalls long baseball days. He notes the job’s pressures have grown since leaving the mask and suit, while Mahoner of the Southern League faces his own hard experiences in a side tale of stage work and danger.
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Bug Holliday
Urawiising
Bug
National League
Vnditor
Actnik
Mahoner
Mont- Romery
Ala
Jie
Alen
Dan Patch the Greatest Horse in Racing Business
Dan Patch, hailed as the greatest harness horse, is praised for unmatched speed and a record mile. The narrator recalls Dan Patch’s early rise, dominance, and near world record pace, noting the horse’s quiet genius and the driver’s belief in future greatness.
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Dan Patch
Hoosiers Triumph In Tight Millers Showdown
Indiana team edges opponents 7 to 4 on polished pitching by Kellum. Minnesota hurler Summer allows more hits as Hoosiers seize control from first inning, with key plays and bullpen work shaping the contest.
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Radiantpolis
Kellum
Agures
Junnea Polis
Bullivan
Ol Spooner
Yeaner
Smith
Willams
McIntyre
Maret Ludwig
Stimmer
Yoyo
Cnc
HOM Tso
Indianapolis
Jones
Conller
Ay Marvan
Heyden
Wise Ks
Ce Beto
Minneapatin
Inalanspolls
Tryabane
Woodram
Willame
Samonar
Riees
Stimmel
Kellam
Woodrat
Marean
Sunmer
Minneapols
Tilianapolis
Cynningham
Don
Standing and Scores Reported for Multiple Cities
Boston New York Washington Philadelphia four St Louis two evelani U Detroit Chicago three aoe Brooklyn seven Roston three Philadelphia three New York six Cincinnati eight Chicago Picaburg seven St Lowns one e
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Boston
New York
Washington
Philadelhia
St. Louis
Evelani
U. Detroit
Chicago
Brooklyn
Roston
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Picaburg
St. Lowns
Wealthy clothier Cohen in horse race tale factored death
Harris Cohen a Baxternt clothier of New York whose fortune rested on horse racing was described by friends as not Irish though he often spoke in boasts. He claimed his horse could stand faster than another could gallop after a shopper dismissed his purchase.
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Taville
Guilin
Star
Dan
Harris Cohen
Baxternt, Clothier
New York
Cohen
Amateur Sports Invite to The Sun Sporting Page
The Sun urges amateurs in baseball and golf to send challenges, results, and sports items to the sporting editor. Readers are invited to contribute and participate through the paper's popular sporting page.
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SUN
BUN
Ely
Madden 100K Loss In Farm Fire At Saratoga
John B Madden owner of Ham Teangwir Wire Place reported a fire that destroyed his barn and six thoroughbred horses, including the Stoo stallion Im Mirthfal. The house manager indicated the fires underscored the need for new barns while Madden plans immediate instructions upon return from Saratoga.
Young Providences topples Taugh-Villy Reserves in close match
Amateurs beat Taugh-Villy Reserves by a metre in a tense Providences clash. Lineups feature Juyner, Rawleth, Adams, Kewlenn, Primus, Brinig, Lewis, Janis, and others. Sunday doubleheader at Briehton and Springlake Park promises more action with Eastern Stuns, Tichipapolis Seeeters, Atkine saw works, and the Indigo/Gran eld contest. Regulars and scrubs mix in a midweek scrimmage with Braskin and Duxeph noted for key battery work. The Regulars beat the Kids 6 to 0.
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Providences
Taugh- Villy
KE. Juyner
Reven
W. Rawleth
Marit
A. Adams
Anand
O. Kewlenn
Primus
Brinig
ABE
Tichipapolis Seeeters
Atkine Saw
Where They Play American and National League Times
Schedule listing for American Association with Indianapolis at Suimeapolis and other matchups across cities including St Paul Columbus Kansas City Toledo at Mitn and American League games Boston at New York Philadelphia at Washington Chicago at Detroit St Louis at Cleveland Brooklyn at Boston New York at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Chicago St Louis at Pittsburg Central League matchups Terre Haute at Dayton Fort Wayne at Wheeling and related venues
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Oulsytilr
Ste
Indianapolis
Kansas Chy
Minneapolis
Columbus
Toledo
Indianapalis
Milwaukee
Kansas
Uhh
Z ” Paul, & Lonlaville
Toston
Philadelphia
Cleveland
New York
Detroit
Chicago
Laois
Washington
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Borton
St. Louis
Clune
Fort Wi
Marion
South Bend
Fivangville
Dayton
Wheeline
Terre Haute
Evonavive
Grand Rapids
Wheeling
Fort Wayne
Suimeapolis
Loutaville
St. Paul
Kansas City
Mitn
Boston
St. Louia
National League
Cincinnati
Louis
Pittsburg
Central Leag
Grani Repida
Louis Bend
Byaneville
Jeffries At Risk From Blood Poisoning After Wound
San Francisco reports advise that Jeffries is resting after a slit leg wound that may cause blood poisoning. Doctors fear infection worsened by a kick during handball and swelling. Jeffries remains in improving condition, though leg inflammation persists.
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San Francisco
Harbin
Jeffries
Mate
Firesimmans
Fis
Baseball Gossip and Player Notices from the League
A scattered set of notes on players Watkins Wil Williams and Williams, with remarks on their pitching and fielding. Mentions include O’Brien Shortstop, Bushiesy, Teheau and Kennedy. Also references Pat Teheau’s saloon, O’Neill’s performance in Grand Rapids, and general injury woes affecting team lineups.
Dr Miles Nerving Ad Promises Nerve Strength
A historical advertisement urges readers to trust Dr Miles Nerving to calm irritability and strengthen nerves. It promises better sleep, appetite, work, and overall well being, offering a pamphlet or book on nerves for further reading.
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Miles
Big Pitchers Outshine Small Men in National Baseball
The piece argues that taller pitchers dominate the game, citing players like Bernard, Moore, Wright, Walker, Patternon, White, Dunkie, Turn to Boston, and Red Donavan. It notes many successful staffs feature six-footers or taller, while shorter twirlers like Dorner are rare exceptions. It emphasizes brains plus muscle as the recipe for pitching excellence.
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Ak Meganders
Robintebs
Athley Tan
Rene
oRegan
Giunte
Ostlar
Cteysbaud
Cnet
Dorner
Patternon
White
Boston
Young and
Vincen
St. Louis
Powell
Red
Donanue
Donovan
Detroit
Tigers
Clasa
Grorga Muslen
Connile
Mack
Waddell
Plank
Bender
Himself
Jenve Tarnenth
Willie” Sudhoff
Orth
Patwen
Towogend
Shen
The Picket 18 Back On Track Aug 8 Derringer Notes
The Picket 18 returns to racing on August 8 after a basking trip to Saratoga. American derby winner Mindieton 8dongbiith arrives from Chicago with Carroll Key in charge and a cautious bandaging routine noted by Ad. The horse showed temper but recovered after a minor delay at Albany. Potential rivals like Africander Golden Maxim or Trish Lor loom in the Travers era. The plan is for The Picket to aim at autumn engagements and the Travers Stakes as a key springboard toward Sheepshead Bay.
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Saratoga
Mindieton
Chivagy
Carrol Key
Albany
Goldsmith
Roehampton
Ad Sand
Bowie
Che
Mit
Cole
Iowa
Horter
Hevahi
Sheepshead Bay
Reminiscences of Weyhing an Old Time Horse-hide Twirler
Gas Werhing, old Washington pitcher, known for a Chinese swing, recalls pitching at 16, six games without loss and a series win for Nashville. He notes bouts with wind and sluggers, eight straight games pitched in one stretch, and a pay offer that sparked a cartwheel moment. He reflects on later years and changing views on what counted as heavy workload.
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Clevelance
O. Srna
Creule
M. J. Merten
T Hebbons
Wetton
Craveroy
Abt Wits
Combie
Mlineis
Bowers
Wiles
Vinees
Leon
Gas Werhing
Washington
Tie
Nashville
Amin
Gus
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Rte
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Young Views
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Duxeph
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Catener
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W. Snugart
Warfel
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Altemung
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Owas
Tont Williams
Bushiesy
Digpateh Etter St. Pratt
Pay Grier
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Thoney
Shortstop O'Brien
O'Laughlin
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Bill Kennedy
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