Rube Waddell Sets Stage For Fall as Dramatic Star
Philadelphia report says Rube Waddell, fresh with the Champs, will leave baseball for the stage next winter. Rumors note his hero role and rumored $500 weekly contract, with other players like Billy Hallman trying acting. Managers hint Waddell will be the central figure, while critics speculate on the character and potential missteps.
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Philadelphia
Rube" Waddell
Champs
St. Louis
Waddell
George Edward
George E
Hamlet
Danenei
Buon
Cornelius McGillicu
Shaw
Rube
Billy” Hallman
Phillies
Adrian Anson
Charles W. Hoyt
Ant
Anson
Hoosiers Fall to Saints in St Paul Tilt
Wednesday night in St Paul the Hoosiers dropped another game as the red toboggan of runs slid toward the bottom. Kellum started for Indiana, Watkins allowed the big hit, Brewer shined for the locals, and Hollum roped one of the longest hits of the season as Indianapolis pitchers battled back. The score remains close but Saints pulled ahead in the late innings.
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ST Pai
Minn
Saints
St. Paul
Kellum
Hoosiers
Watkins
Indianapolis
Brewer
Hollum
Diamonds
Baseball Standings and Box Score Summary
Boston leads with 12 runs in standings while New York and St Louis split a doubleheader. Key players include Wheeler, Huggins, Kelley, and Kinm with three base hits and a home run. Pitchers Stewart Kellum delivered six strikeouts, while scattered errors and double plays shaped the game. Attendance figures and umpire details are listed for multiple cities including South Bend Grand Rapids Evansville Wheeling Fort Wayne and Marion.
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Wheeler
Huggins
Kelley
Schaefer
Heydon
Jackson
Stewart
Sullivan
Bullivan
Kellum
Indianapoli AB
Hogriever
Fox
Jenna
Kihm
Coulter
Nba
Pet. O'Brien
Marton
Tamsett
Evansville
Vee
Abi
Fort Wayne
Heydan
Grand Rapida
Ss Aw
Dayton Etaees
Tatalt Vasyenes
South Bend
Wheeling
Eos
BL. Paul
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Indianapol
Baseball matchups across leagues noted for weekend games
In the schedule brief, teams from the American Association and American League are listed with interstate matchups. Notable pairs include Indianapolis at St Paul, Louisville at Minneapolis, Columbus at Milwaukee, Toledo at Kansas City, Boston at New York, Philadelphia at Washington, and interleague games Cincinnati at New York and Brooklyn at Chicago.
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Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Chicago
Cleveland
St. Loui
Detroit
American Association
Wen Lust
Fet
Milwaukee
Tae Ou
Xi &T. Paul
Oteae Uv
Cseces
Kansas City
Minneanolas
Columbus
Toledo
St. Paul
Mdianapolia
Minneapaile
Louisville
Kansas City-Toledo
Nocara
Clube
Rowton
St. Louis
Hiladelphia
York
Waanington
PAUL
Roa
Tolmie
Loul
Tndienapolis
Louinvilla
Minneapolis
Our
Lee
National League
Banton
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Yale Crew Ready for the Races
Yale varsity crew failed to cover a four mile harbor course on time due to high winds. After practice they shipped shells to New London and headed to Gales Ferry for final training. Capt. Waterman and Coach Kennedy selected crews for the New London trip with named rowers and lineups.
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Haven
Conn
Yal
New London
Gales Ferry
Waterman
Hennedy
Varalty
Boyue
Cross
Miller
Capt
Subath Tutes
Auchin¢ross
Ada
Varsity
Adams
Meter
Daly
Bow
Johnson
Whitney
Weeks
MacMahon
Whitter
Scott
Norse
Bwennon
Heekahet
Ponies and Baseball Run Riot in Gotham
In New York during June fans and crowds run wild as ponies and baseball excite Gotham. The spectacle develops amid chaotic scenes with sports and public frenzy drawing steady attention from city observers.
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New York
Pony Faneleva
Fane
Gotham
McPadden Defeats Hogan In Empire Ring Fight
A large crowd at the Empire Tuesday night watched M Padden defeat Hogan of Chicago in ten rounds. McPadden showed speed and skill, using hammer blows and sharp jabs to wear down Hogan, who fought hard but faded after the mid rounds. The undercard featured Kid Brune and Kid Henderson in a dramatic draw, while SeFaire defeated Lee.
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M'Padden
Hogan
the Empire
Jim
Vatay Hogan
Chicago
Mégan
China
Jim de
Bid Effert
Galery
Avon Walk of Lite
Glycosmugilista Sikce
McPadden
Forbes
Young Corbett
McDividen
Hoegan
Brooklyn
Wagan
Avery
McFadden
Mc Hiulden
Flo
Hin
Ho- Rana
Che
Teon
Young Corbet
Palot
Yeauklyn
Kid Brune
Kid Henderson
Uka Henderson
Seflera
Lee
Sporting World Notes From The Sporting World
Notes cover back Friday schedule changes Indy Hawked players Chicago tourney and Yale ball. Mentions Sir Thomas Lipton fleet, England racing, Princeton Harvard links, and Gov. Pennypacker against racing. Cites McGraw's strong New York team, Reliance fastest cup contender, Caahan White Sox batting list, Ellison SKIMful, Hawthorne stake winner, and college racing fad. Mentions Pa Daly, trainer Ed Geers, and Morning Star pacing 2 14. Concludes with coroner exonerating Feely case.
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St Wlacosin
Brooklyn
Thomas Lipton
Alexander Winton
Ireland
England
Walter Clarkson
Harvard
Chicago
Gov. Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Barney Dreyfus
Johnny McGraw
New York
Pirates
Yachta
Reliance
Constitution
Columbia
Jimmy Caahan
White Sox
Charley Ellison
Ite
Hawthorne
Helay
Pa” Daly
Carlet
Ed Geers
Memphis
Cleveland
Morning Star
Star Pointer
Dave McClearf
E. R. Thomas
Hermis
Linds
George Feely
St. Louis
Feely
George Ester
Crowds At Polo Grounds Signal Big Year For American Club
The article notes large crowds at New York polo events and forecasts strong profits if the American League team performs on its western trip. It mentions Irish Lad winning the Brooklyn handicap, with forty thousand spectators, and discusses a volatile sporting climate influenced by wagers and star players including the Wrenns and the Doherty brothers, amid doubts about Davis and Want.
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Polo Grounds
Jan T. Brush
New York
Giants
Aqueduct
Barrie Park
Gravesend
Tuxedo
Bob Wrenn
George S. Wrenn
Doherty
America
American tennis outlook dim as internationals loom
New York June reports waver on US tennis strength ahead of August internationals. The American team shows weakness amid speculation the Dwight F. Davia International Challenge Cup could pass to England. Pressure mounts on Malcolm G. Whitman to join Crescent A. C. for needed turf practice at Bay Ridge.
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New York
Ninh
Dwight F. Davia
Presure
Whitman
Obergs
Crescent A. C
Bay Hidge
É ' Mace
Barkeeper Causes Trouble for Kid McCoy
Kid McCoy locates John Doe as a notorious bartender who skews work time and vanishes during peak hours. In a Kia whisky house, sporting men discuss the elusive figure who handles money and is blamed for most town trouble. A jeweler, J. P. Mulially, advertises watches rings and diamonds with a guarantee.
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McCoy
Kia
Jerome
John Doe
Watkin Nappers and the Kansas City flood mischief
Readers in Indianapolis joke about Watkin Nappers linking with the Kansas City flood and other oddities. Notes include celebrity quips, vaudeville talk, local sports banter, and playful city chatter from a late era Indianapolis scene.
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Andianapolis
Watkin’ Nappers
Kansas City
Bonner Claim Over Invention Of New Liar Shoe
The article discusses credit for the idea of the new Liar shoe. W H Lake is mentioned, but others dispute sole credit. Blacksmiths at Glenville face $5 attempts to thwart first payments while drivers defend Bonner’s priority.
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Bonner
Glenvile
Lundblom's Funny Night With Life Preserver Prank
Cleveland pitchers Lundblom and Bradley shared a cabin on a Detroit trip when the rookie slept under a life preserver. Bradley strapped on a cork jacket and the prank left Lundblom freezing through the night, while Bradley endured a poor rest and recounted the moment.
Tardy Tines Great Sporting Extra in a Bumptious World
An eccentric local sports column narrates quirky happenings from port towns and rural races. Notable items include a tomato can hit on umpire Jake Bentley during a Lick Skillet Stars versus Cumberland Ketchums game, quirky bets, rooster humor, and a postponed corn cob throwing match due to wet conditions. The piece riffs on racing, polo and football flirtations, with sly asides about local figures and misadventures at various events.
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Jake Bentley
Lick Skillet Stars
Cumberland
Janie
Yost Visits Michigan Ahead of Fall Team
Ann Arbor June reports Coach Post notes Michigan preparing for next fall with preliminary work. Yost, lingering about the squad, teases about his travel and hints Jones and others will rejoin. He checks on punters coach Sweeley and plans summer rounds to gauge husky players near their homes.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Post
Michigan
Yous
Jones
Wisconsin
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Bransville
YALE
MePadden
Ryan
Tlughey McPadden
Rewly
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John T. Braeh
Doom
Kid M’coy
J. P. Mulially
Monument-place
Ea “le
Cullen
Furey
Muncie
Boyd
Vienna
Pes
Frank V. Lennon
Polis Athletic Association
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Riverside
Indianapolla
Homeseckers
Gettlers
Chicago & North-Western
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Dakotas
Nebraska
Colorado
Utah
Pacle Coast
Bend
N. M. Bresse
GE Vinest
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Notic
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Lundblom
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Bradley
Mfe
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Meath
Big Bill Philipps
Opera House
Hiram Stoner
Memhal
Aheriff
Ulepatch
Durbin
Bey
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Blanche
Aed
Jet Moore
Jerry
Henry Blentum
Evra
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Mark
Heze
Héze
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Yost
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