Clash Over Bat Sparks Phillies Pennant Loss
In a troubled pennant chase in Philadelphia a quarrel between Lajoie and Fick over ownership and a bat sparked turmoil. Lajoie thumb injury, pay disputes, and court injunctions followed, costing attendance and money, as Rogers faced a tough deadline to keep the former star from playing elsewhere.
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Lajole Fitcke
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Rome
Corbett Jeffries Fight Hopes Fueled By Bets And Training
Rumors say betting favors Jeffries at 29 to 10 in Indianapolis as Corbett heals and trains. Backers expect Jeffries to win by knockout or Corbett to win on points amid limited national betting activity. Corbett insists he is stronger and more prepared than before, while Jeffries struggles to reach desired weight for the bout.
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Peck
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Mit
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Trank
Coney Island
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Fragmented financial notes from an 19th century report
The text records misread figures and scattered phrases about funds, receipts, and profits. It mentions New Orleans, eight shares, a total around 1.97, and a $27 amount, with unclear entities and dates. Overall, it presents a partial, garbled accounting fragment from an older ledger or report.
Chinese minister claims origin of curved ball in Washington
Sir Chen Tong Giang Cheng, Chinese minister to Washington, asserts in a regent interview that he originated the curved ball. He recalls school days at Phillips Academy Andover in 1982 and notes a notable reputation with the school nine, being known then as Pi Yok Liang.
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Chen Tong Giang Cheng
Washington
Cheng
Phillips Academy
Andover
Maes
Pi Yok Liang
Gray team offers to play in Tipton
The Gray team has signaled a willingness to play Any eam Me city or state and arrange a game with both IPL Reneryey and Duer seldoffers. The Craye are set to play at Tipton on Sunday.
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Téfanopolis Graya
Stewart
Huey
Reneryey
Reserves and Grays Agree to Series of Games
Andy Reinhardes of Indianapolis Reserves announced to THE SUN that his club will play the Indianapolis Grays in a two out of three game series for 24 dollars a side. He said the Grays can be met any time, with a preference for the first game at Brighton Beach on car ave grounds.
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Brewers Friday visit sparks high expectations
Milwaukee fans are set for a Friday series as the Hooglers Jam Bast Cantillon'n braves headline the top association contenders. Strong turnout is anticipated and the crowd should witness quality baseball.
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Hooglers
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Standing and scores from a rain affected field
Rain affected games across multiple teams with numbers showing scores and matchups. Notable entries include Indianapolis versus Kansas City, Milwaukee versus St Paul, and Detroit versus St Louis with Cleveland style standings. The region shows towns like Toledo Minneapolis Philadelphia New York and Terre Haute in rainy conditions.
Where They Play In Various Baseball Leagues Now
A scrambled schedule shows American Association games with Kansas City at Indianapolis Milwaukee at Louisville St Paul at Columbus Minneapolis at Toledo and American League clashes New York at Boston Washington at Philadelphia St Louis at Detroit Cleveland at Chicago National League matchups New York at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at St Louis Chicago at Cincinnati Central League contests Grand Rapids at Fort Wayne Terre Haute at Marion South Bend at Dayton Evansville at Wheeling.
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Kansas
Cis
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Louisville
American League
St- Lona
Detroit
Central Leag
Grand Rapids
Fort Warne
Evansville
All That Rube Wants Cigarettes and Small Change
A historical quote portrays Rube Waddell as neglectful of salary and financially carefree. The Philadelphia Athletics star is described as prioritizing spending money and cigarettes, with anecdotes about advancing pay and club cash flow, revealing a rough picture of early baseball economics and player behavior.
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Roike Waddell
Philadelphia Athletics
Kara Presdent Pulliam
Nationals
Allemang Starts Well In Debut For Saints
Tarey Allemang, newly arrived from Indianapolis to St Paul in exchange for Jack Volz, opened strongly in his first game. He struck out Pierce, limited the foe to scattered hits, and impressed with speed and a strong drop. The Saints benefited from the climate change as he settled in.
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Allemang
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Jack Volz
Saints
Wen Hin Fahy
Vadhe St. Tal
Llemang
Brush's Great Pride Amid Turbulent Strife
Fragmented text appears to describe sports figures and a National League action affecting players like Ray and Elwertehl, mentioning Ernst Veongaards and a salary dispute. Ambiguity and garbled names obscure concrete outcomes or dates.
Hits on Errors Not Credited to Bats, Says Jack Seckley
In a discussion of old time batting and scoring, Jack Seckley argues batters of the past had different methods and fewer errors were charged to bats. He claims three sluggers from earlier days rival modern stars and notes many stolen bases, while Hubert Lacey arrives for a tryout under Manager Watkins at the home grounds.
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Jack Seckley
Reo
Jack Beckley
Ein
Wafer
Tangirawp
Dauchler
Brouthers
O'Neil
Conner
Dave Orr
Eplte
Wagner
Tajote
Aoe
Hubert Lacey
Teirier
Richmond
Watkins
Baseball Umpire Controversy and Pennant Hopes Highlighted
The New York Telegraph notes heated debate over umpiring decisions in a Pirates versus Yankees clash. It questions how umpires should credit plays and comments on the crowd’s reaction as teams chase the pennant, with critics arguing about calls and the role of officials in the outcome.
Baseball On The Level A Longstanding Clean Sport
The article extols baseball for its near century of reputation as a clean game free from corruption and betting. It notes strict enforcement of rules on grounds worldwide and the aim of proprietors to keep the sport honorable, with teams and players judged solely on merit.
Pittsburg Wins World Championship Hopeful for World Series
Barusy Greymas, president of Pittsburgh, predicts Pittsburg will win the National League pennant and challenge the American League champion in an 11 game series to decide the world title. He cites gate receipts and player compensation as drivers and criticizes proposals for any other outcome.
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Vicesburg
Injunction Against Betting Hits Cleveland Training Meet
Legal actions bar pool selling at the Cleveland training meet amid a gambling crackdown. Crowds shrink as purses drop and owners cut pay, threatening the Glenville course with financial loss and possible closure. Trotting supporters fear the famed Glenville circuit may fade away.
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Glenville Association
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Jeffries 15. Something More Than a Nan Says Bob Edgren
Bob Edgren comments on Jim Jeffries as a giant in prime form and the potential for a Corbett rematch. He notes Jeffries surpasses past physique, predicts Corbett could be a strong betting proposition against the giant, and mentions public fascination with Jeffries as a formidable figure.
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Bob Edgren
Towaa
Cophett
Carson City
Neway Crammime
Puveimawns
Ark Redgren
Rharp 8
Strane
Nave
Eich
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Thihee
Candiyon
San Francisco
Brewers Plan to Sell High Priced Players in Milwaukee
Manager Joe Cantifion of the American league team in Milwaukee says the club will sell some high priced players while they can fetch good prices. He notes the team has led the season but laments fan indifference and cites offers for stars Taklaut Conuskes Donohue Tonnes Flint and Potter would help finance the sale. Jugenor opposes selling but public support appears limited.
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Trylie
Milwaukee
Joe Cantifion
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Conuskes
Donohue
Flint
Potter
Philadelphia
Jugenor
Uke
Indians Lose Game In Rain Delays Twinbill
The Hoosiers aimed to take the second game from the Kansas City Blues as Ford defied rain with a hoped for strong effort like Cy Young. Anson and Delehanty were expected to produce timely hits while fielding promised errorless play. Poor weather and wet grounds postponed plans for a double header with Jack Waltz debuting for the Hoosiers possibly Thursday.
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Cy Young
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Ap Delehanty
Anson
Otcher
Jack Waltz
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Hoyle
Indians
Panhandle Amateurs Edge Zil Verscurtiers 8 to 2
Panhandle shop team defeated the Zil Verscurtiers by eight to two with amateurs playing through the weekend. Fred Shad served as manager as the group sought games ending Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning.
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Zilverscurtiers
Fred Shad
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