West race fans idolize McChesney in Western handicaps
A New York sports writer notes Western bettors worship McChesney at Washington Park Chicago, believing him superior to all rivals. He explains handicappers would weight him heavily, yet in Western conditions McChesney’s speed and class outrun rivals, making him difficult to beat despite heavy weights.
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Washington Park
Chicago
McChesney
New York
Macduff
United States
Mermis
McChesnney
McCheeney
West
How Twist Makes the Ball Curve In Baseball History
A long historical note reports on early ideas of curveballs. It cites Cambridge professor Jus Thompson explaining air spin causes ball deflection, naming Yale pitcher Avery and others as early claimants to the curved pitch, and recounts 18th and 19th century debates and experiments in Cincinnati and other places about how to produce a twisting throw.
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Arden
Jus. J. Thompson
Cambridge
England
Yale
Sy Avery
Cummings
Martfard
Conn
Huhraat Mann
Prince Arer
Foxsey
Hogtor
Mitchell
Cinebisati
Old Tennis Origins and Spread Through Europe
A fragmented account traces tennis origins to medieval Europe, noting kings and knights, Italian and French influence, and the transformation from an early ball game to lawn tennis. It covers Wimbledon’s 1877 adoption, court and scoring reforms, and growing popularity in Britain, Canada, Australia, India, and the United States.
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Hawn Pears
Peri
Koanis
al Kasi
Europe
Pes Comets
Parker
France
Vly
Pepalir Whalelasses
Wimbledon
Great Britain
Canada
Australia
India
United States
Jack and Jim Fight For Heavyweight Honors in Frisco
The article notes Jack aims to defeat Britt in their upcoming heavyweight bout in Frisco. It highlights Jack strong right crosses and confidence in overcoming Britt, with betting odds around three to one. Brancieco, Cal, July.
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Brancieco
Cal
Jack
Britt
Prids
Will
Motor League to Publish Road and Tour Book for East States
The first tour book of the American motor league is nearly complete and will be announced soon. It runs 146 pages detailing road grades and materials between towns, distances, branch roads, and covers more than 3,600 miles in the eastern and middle states. Each member is to receive a copy.
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American Motor League
Lautern
Middle States
Oddities of Names in Baseball Players
In a playful riff, the author notes odd naties of ball players across cities and regions. Examples mention Bean in Jersey City, aerry in Springfield, Pease in Atlanta, Rice in Kingston Jamaica, Coffey in South Bend, with further mentions of Detroit, Buffalo, Baltimore, Washington, and Kansas City in a rolling stock and machinery line.
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Jersey City
Springfield
Mass
Atlanta
Kingston
New Jondon
Coffey
South Berd
Detroit
Ferry
Buffalo
Mile
Baltimore
Drift
Washington
Gear
Kansas City
Lucky Balawin elected mayor of Arcadia in informal landslide
Los Angeles reports Lucky Balawin won the Arcadia mayoral race on Monday, claiming a vast ranch and the town’s monarch status as he eyes development of a major racetrack. The election, opposed by the anti saloon League, saw five design board candidates elected alongside Baldwin with a narrow 22 vote margin. Baldwin promises to build a premier western racing facility at Santa Anita.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Lucky Balawin Wae
Arcadia
Santa Anita
California
State
Anti-Saloon League
Noard
Baldwin
Wert
Hermann Says Cinc Will Finish Third
A garbled note discusses a $500 bet regarding Hermann finishing third, mentions Tad Sauvides and Cinetanati, and references the National League context with Donovan's Cardi nale amid uncertain details.
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Hermann
Tad Sauvides
Cinetanati
Hersane
Putay Donovan
Cardinale
Oldfield Smashes Records In 1 Mile Dash Feat
Barney Oldfield continues to break speed records with a 1 mile performance around 15 seconds. A high profile showcase in New York hints at a forthcoming clash with famed French driver H Fourviet for the world championship, fueling anticipation for a major racing title.
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Barney Oldfield
New York
Fonda
H. Fourviet
Travis Golf Champion First Scoffed At Game
Walter Travia recalls starting in golf with Long Island club members who urged a President role and data gathering in London. He describes initial reluctance, then persistence, and how clubs became a pivotal lifelong pursuit.
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Travis
Galf
Walter Travia
Long Ieland
Landem
Gulf Clube
Clube
Landon
Bennett Yacht Cup Givens By James Gordon Bennett
James Gordon Bennett, noted yacht enthusiast, plans to award another Bennett Cup while existing cups such as the Mayana Brenton’s reefs and the Brittania hold prestige. Local notes reference seasonal resort prospects and railway excursion deals, with small advertisements for glassware and travel.
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James Gordon Bennett
Hy Pteam
Americas
Mr. Bennett
Cate
Ana Brenton
New York
Vigoro Gains Popularity East After Invention
A new game called Vigoro, recently invented by Mr D. Tienrge Rant, has spread in the East and attracted enthusiasts. The game blends cricket and lawn tennis elements with a two-panel screen, racquets, and a unique batting and bowling style, allowing mixed play and simple grounds.
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D. Tienrgerant
Mont Pnjoxabale
Diamond Dust at Home Tryouts and Umpire Woes
The report notes Diamond Dust struggles away from home, praising Eddie Heyden as a clever backstop and Knoll’s spectacular catch on the local grounds. Kellum is highlighted for a timely two-bagger, with fans criticizing umpire Foreman and lamenting Watty’s club for not winning close games. Another Cowboys series is previewed for the next two days.
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Rr Kellum
Labert
Sail
Watty
Indians Rally Past Kansas City In Fehler filled Tilt
Forgotten standings and scores fade as Indianapolis wins a wild game over Kansas City. Kellum pitched five sharp innings but walks with bases loaded produced the lone KC run. Indians surge back with timely hits and steady defense to salvage the opener of the series.
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Indianapolis
Wille Kellum
Gibson
Kihm
Fox
Heydon
Kansas
C. A
EL Barhtura
Lewor
Mg Knoll
Hutter
Meandrews
Jones
Wihm
Weydon
Tamsett
Marean
Pax
Kelum
Tota
Kansas City
Kellum
Kelllum
Coulter
Keilum
Kinm
Rothfuss
Trmartt
Marcin
Kilym
Arews
Nance
Grady
Biden
Tameett, Knoll
West
Kansan Ky
Vripire— Foreman
Lou Dillon Poet of Harness Racing Aims for World Record
Champion trotter Lou Dillon showed unmatched speed by trotting three miles in 2.09 percent under trainer Tim Murnane who praised her ease on the track. Murnane, a longtime caretaker and maker of the great horse, believes she may be the only horse alive capable of equaling or breaking the world record.
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Lou Dillon
Tim Murnane
Tom
Lou Dilton
Where They Play American League and National League Baseball
American Association games list Kansas City at Indianapolis Milwaukee at Loutaviky St Paul at Columbus Minneapolis at Toledo Boston at New York Washington at Philadelphia Boston at New York Philadelphia at Brooklyn Chicago at St Louis Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Grand Rapids at Fort Wayne Terre Haute at Marion South Bend at Dayton Evansville at Wheeling Amateur note Young Indianapolis baseball team challenges any 11 years old squad in the city Capt Extili Evans 201 Martindale avenue Young Providence defeated the Buver Stars 17 to 1 and invites other teams to join
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American Association
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Indianapols
Louisville
Kansas City
Minneapoli
Gohumy
Indianapolis
Kaneac City
Colmar
Toledo
Minneapolie
American League Cubs
Beeton
Ubs Meveland
New York
Detroit
Chicago
Washington
National Leagea
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston
Louie
Ana
Philadelphia
Tincinnari
Pinsburg
Touts
Wayne m
South Bend
Fly A
Marion
Alt Dayton
Wheeling
Terre Haute
Grand Rapids
Fort Warne
Marlon
Terre Hante
Eeling
Nee
Loutaviky
Columbus
Minneapolis
St. Lews
Fort Wayne
Terre
South Pend
Dayton
Evansville
Indianapolis Baseball
Extili Evans
Martin~ Dale-Ave
Providences
Buver Btars
Lyaars
Ireas
Local buzz on Corbett versus Jeffries fight hype
Street chatter from Washington Street car riders anticipates the Corbett Jeffries showdown as the crowd debates who will win. Observers discuss speed strength and proving ground fights, noting Corbett’s rumored reach and Jeffries potential.
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Lucky
Oie Bennett
Dean
Devil'a Lake
Soclal
Chicago & North-Western
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Ville Street
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Lake Erie & Western R. R
Sandusky
Indianapalis
A. H. Belkas
F. P. Smith& Co
Marok
Chief Waity
Lily Marean
Eddie Heyden
Honme-nun’ Nance
Bandas City
Billy Kellum
Knoll
K. C
Frank Forerman
Asong Man
Foreman
Rtr
the Cowboys
Cleveland
St. Loui
Detroit-Chicago
Castoria
Cae Lie Gigneture
Corbett
Jeff
Tia
Jims
Jeffries
Sharpe
W. Washington St
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Enid Blaeball
W. H. Betts
East Market Street
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Narvana
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