Oldfield claims unrecorded kilometer time at Memorial meet
Bar ney Oldfield, in a Kansas City interview, intimates he ran a kilometer dash faster than the announced record at the Memorial day event. He recalls a hidden heat in Indianapolis where a timekeeper refused to disclose the exact kilometer time after a heat. He suggests a potential record smash if the time had been released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney
Kansas City
Oldfield
Indianapolis
Murphy
Cincinnati Pitcher Denied Reinstatement by Commission
Cincinnati June 3 The national baseball commission refused the reinstatement of pitcher John H. Dorscher after finding no new evidence. The commission did not see cause to reinstate him to good standing at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
John H. Dorscher
National Baseball Commission
Dorscher
Jeffries Says He Is Honest In Effort To Whip Johnson
San Francisco dispatches report Gov Gillett’s criticism of the Jeffries Johnson bout may be exaggerated Promoters Rickard and Gillison doubt the governor’s interview Verifications are sought Jim Jeffries denies conspiracy or robbery plans pledging charity if he is proved to be involved Gotch to supervise Johnsons training diet before returning to camp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffries
Johnson
San Francisco
Chicago Press
Gov. Gillett
California
Jim Jeffries
Rowarden- Hun
Gotch to Superintend Jeffries Diet in Camp
Chicago June 3 Frank Gotch announced he would soon join Jim Jeffries camp at Rowardennan and take full charge of Jeffries diet. He vowed to oversee training and nutrition as part of preparations for a potential match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffries
Gotch
Humboldt, In
Chicago
Frank Gotch
Jim Jeffries
Rowardennan
Nelson picks Negro to defeat Jeffries in big talk
Battling Nelson arrived in Chicago after a Washington theatrical tour and predicted Jack Johnson would win if all is fair. He plans a rest at his New Mexico ranch and a September bout with Ad Wolgast if possible, otherwise the public’s choice. Nelson will celebrate his 28th birthday at Hegewich with relatives and criticizes his former manager Billy Nolan as ill suited for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goteh
Emil Klank
Gotch
Indianapolis
Kilank
Iowa
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Battling Nelson
Washington
Speaker Cannon
Taft
New Mexico
Ad Wolgast
Wolgast
Nelson
Stowers Sold to Omaha Club from Milwaukee
Milwaukee reporter notes pitcher Paul Stowers formerly with the Milwaukee American Association team accepted a contract with the Omaha Western league club yesterday. The move completes a transfer between the two circuits dated June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stowers
Milwaukee
Wsc
Paul Stowers
Milwaukee American Association
Harvard Coach Snyder To Lead Oberlin Football Next Year
Oberlin Ohio reports Harvard coach Harvey R. Snyder has signed a contract on June 1 to lead the Oberlin football team for the coming season, marking his fourth straight year in the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Harvey R. Snyder
Harvard
Jockey Fred Langan Killed at Gravesend Track
Fred Langan, a well known jockey, died after an accident in the final Gravesend race. Warwick fell, Langan mounted Stalwart Lad crashed into the prostrate rider and horse. Davis on Muff was bruised but recovered. Butwell sustained severe injuries including a broken nose and torn ear. He had ridden at Jacksonville last winter and was previously a chauffeur for Richard Y. Carman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fred Langan
Gravesend
Warwick
Butwell
Langan
Davis
H. F. Carman
Jacksonville
Richard Y. Carman
Suburb of Pittsburg to have Monte Carlo
New York June 3. Gossip in local sporting circles says an extensive gambling outfit secretly moved today from Dick Canfield's Saratoga clubhouse to equip a Monte Carlo in Bellevue, a suburb of Pittsburg. A Pittsburg syndicate reportedly has the paraphernalia and vows to run a wide-open house as long as everything is on the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dick Canfield
Saratoga
Monte Carlo
Bellevue
Pittsburg
Rosedrop Wins Rich Stake at Epsom Oaks
Epsom England June 3 The Oaks stakes of 24750 over the Derby distance were won Friday by Rosedrop. Evolution took second with Parnell third. Waldorf Astor's Winukipop and P Nelke's Yellow Slave failed to place amid 12 starters. A large crowd gathered in warm sunny weather as women predominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsom
Eng
Rosedrop
Evolution
Parnell
Waldorf Astor
P. Nelke
New Umpire for League in Illinois Missouri Circuit
Monte MacFarland, former Clinton manager in the Illinois Missouri league, has been appointed umpire in the Three-Hye league at Bloomington HL on June 3. He brings managerial experience to the umpiring role, enhancing officiating duties in the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Monte MacFarland
Clinton
Pacers Matched in Purge Race at Paducah
Reelfoot and Dr. Chapion, top pacers in this district, are matched for a $1,000 purge race to be run in Paducah Kentucky on June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah
Reelfoot
Dr. Chapion
Gov Gillette Says Interviews Distorted Over Fight Framing
California Governor Gillette denied agency reports that he called the Jeffries Johnson fight a frame up affair. He refused further interviews on the fight, saying questions are distorted and he is misquoted. He avoided opinions on the outcome or integrity of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
West
Gillette
California
Jeffries-Johnson
Saylor Knocks Out Donahue In Ninth Round
Indianapolis boxer Saylor defeats Donahue in the ninth round at a private Peoria club bout fought at 133 pounds. About $10,000 was wagered on the outcome. Saylor’s reach and infighting overwhelmed Donahue as Peoria seeks a match with Abe Attell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Donahue
Saylor
Peoria Sports
Abe Attell
Local baseball and softball scheduling notes from Indiana clubs
Amateur gossips list upcoming games and contact details for Loyal Americans in Oakleand Riverside practice, Rupe White Sox at Franklin June 5, Indianapolis Reserves at Marion, Waverleys at Connersville June 5, American Box Ball seeks Saturday or Sunday games, Brownsville seeks Sunday June 5, Iroquois contact O K s, Merits vs Glenwoods at New Albany with Thom son or Brown, Merits at 6:45 am Union Station, Indianolas seek state games for next Sunday, Valley Stars beat Hillside Jrs 6–5 4–2, Merit Juniors beat Trojans 8–0 Plum mer pitched both games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Riverside
Ed Kappes
S. East Street
Rupe White Sox
Franklin
Ind
Sox
Rupe A. C
Indianapolis
Marion
Reinhardt
Indianapolis Waverleys
Connersville
Steel
Rennicky
American
Brownsville
Cleo Miller
Glenwoods
New Albany
Thomson
Brown
Union Station
Indianolas
Roy Towel
Belmont Avenue
Valley Stars
Hillside Jrs
Will Gray
River Avenue
Merit Juniors
Trojans
Laucks
Plummer
Millers Beat Louisville In Second Game Of Series
Minneapolis defeated Louisville in the second game of the series yesterday aided by errors by the locals. Louisville batted both Fiene and Altrock hard. Selby began pitching but was replaced by Richter then by Halla. Woodruff and Howard hit back to back home runs as the notable features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Minneapolis
Fiene
Altrock
Selby
Richter
Halla
Woodruff
Howard
Allen Named New Dayton YMCA Physical Director
Harvey I. Allen, physical director at the South Bend Indiana YMCA, accepted Dayton's offer to succeed Professor Day who recently resigned. Allen, formerly an assistant in the gymnasium and a graduate of the Chicago YMCA Training School, will take the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Dayton, O
Harvey I. Allen
South Bend
Ind
Prof
Day
Allen
Chicago Y. M. c. A
Drawn Battle Between Eng lish and Kennedy at Monroe Club
Atlanta report notes welterweight champion of the west Clarence English and challenger Fighting Dick Kennedy fought to a draw last night at the Monroe Athletic club. Both fighters engaged from bell to bell in a close contest with exchanges in center ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Clarance English
Dick Kennedy
Monroe Athletic Club
Abstein Released by St Louis Team to Jersey City
St Louis June 3 William Abstein obtained from Pittsburg by the St Louis American League team was released yesterday to the Jersey City hast erm league club.
Tenney Signs as Captain for Lowell in New England League
Boston June 3 Fred Tenney former Giants first baseman was signed as first baseman and captain of Lowell in the New England league confirming his return to professional baseball with the Lowell team in the minor leagues.
Notre Dame-Michigan Aggies game postponed by rain
Lansing Mich June 3 The Notre Dame Michigan Agricultural college game was postponed due to rain and will be played on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame- Aggies
Johnson Will Be Choice When Big Quarrel Starts
In San Francisco on June 3, reports describe Frisco buzzing over the upcoming boxing match. Jeffries versus Johnson dominates storefronts, ads, and chatter, with betting shifting to even money or Johnson favored based on form. Johnson weighs 216 pounds and trains in Oakland while Tex Rickard confirms he will referee, aiming for a fair bout with no favoritism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Frisco
New York
Jeffries
Johnson
Jeff
Corbett
Dreamland
Oakland
O’brien
Kauffman
Ketchel
Tex Rickard
Eddie Smith
Eddie Graney
Bulldurham
Texas Rickard
Horses Leave for Latonia Track from Louisville
Six carloads of horses owned by different owners will depart Louisville on Friday for Latonia. Latonia meeting attracts unprecedented interest with most riders in Kentucky racing since Lexington slated to attend at Milldale course. Secretary Maginn reports all stalls spoken for and urges timely registrations to secure badges and related arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
John B. Campbell
Maginn
Atkins Club Faces Marion In City League Final
In Riverside diamond No 6 this Saturday the Atkins K I C team plays the Marion club for the city league championship. Carded for Friday night at 7 30 at the manager’s residence are Atkins and City league members invited to attend a meeting on business of importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkins VS
Marion
Riverside Diamond
Atkins K. I. C
Series of Games for Northern Indiana Base Ball Title
Laporte Indiana June 3 reports a series of games to decide the semi annual base ball championship. Teams from Laporte Valparaiso Plymouth and Michigan City will compete in a schedule of contests to determine the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
Indiana
Valparaiso
Plymouth
Michigan City
Judge Collins Returns to Court Barefaced
A police court scene startled observers as an unknown man occupied Judge Collins’s bench. Deputy bailiff Michael Raftery suggested removing the intruder by force, but soon revealed that the “stranger” was actually the judge himself with his upper lip bare after shaving that morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Michael Raftery
Yesterday's results in major leagues and postponements
In the American Association Minneapolis defeated Louisville while other games were postponed. In the National League New York beat Cincinnati 3 to 1 as Brooklyn tied with Pittsburgh and Chicago won 2 to 1 while St. Louis defeated Philadelphia 4 to 3. In the American League Boston won 10 to 9 over St. Louis with other games postponed by rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Louisville
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pitabare
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Baseball matchups listed for today across leagues
GAMES TODAY feature multiple NBA and hockey style fixtures with teams including Milwaukee Indianapolis Minneapolis Louisville Kansas City Toledo St Paul Columbus in the American and National Leagues Cincinnati New York Chicago Boston Pittsburg Brooklyn St Louis Philadelphia Washington Cleveland New York Chicago Boston St Louis Central Leagues Grand Rapids Wheeling Ft Wayne Terre Haute South Bend Zanesville Dayton Evansville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Minneapolis
St Au
Toledo
Steer
Columbus
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Louisville
Chicago
Wears
New York
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Eas
St Louis
Seres
Brooklyn
E.e
Philadelphia
Hse
Boston
Ehoas Fe Aw
Detroit
St. Paul
Washington
Cleveland
St. Louis
Grand Rapids
Wheeling
Ft. Wayne
Terre Haute
South Bend
Zanesville
Dayton
Evansville
Marion and Henderson win Kitty Baseball league franchises
Marion Tl and Henderson Ky have secured franchises in the Kitty Baseball league. The guarantee was deposited with Treasurer W H Cochran at Paduceh Ky. The season opens with a 100 game schedule on June 16. A meeting called by President Gosnell at Hopkinsville on June 12 to adjust the schedule. Four teams continue on current terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Marion
Kitty Baseball League
W. BH. Cochran
Paduceh
Gosnell
Hopkinsville
Baker Goes Home After Wife's Illness Forces Return
Detroit June 3 Frank Baker third baseman of the Philadelphia Athletics left Detroit for home after being injured in Tuesday's game with Batson. Connie Mack received a telegram stating Mrs Baker was not expected to live and Baker left while unaware of his wife's condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Frank Baker
Philadelphia Athletics
Baker
Batson
Connie Mack
Brewers Lose Milers Series Shift in Baseball Trade Winds
Brewers will face the Millers in a hard fought series while Brewers veteran departures and new acquisitions reshape Milwaukee and Indianapolis rosters. Colonels lead last year but sit in last place as pennant ceremonies and a tight異 schedule unfold with key players recovering and returning to form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewers
Millers
Louisville
Colonels
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Kelley
Apostolic
Carr
Barry McCormick
Weir
Charles
Cincinnati Reds
Barry
Minneapolis
Jimmy Williams
Brewer
Stoney McGlynn
Hoosiers
Bowerman
Indianapolis
Lindaman
Orth
Cheney
soCarthy
Tommy
Baseball contracts lack mutuality says judge
Chicago June 3 Judge Adeler J. Petit held that standard baseball contracts between club owners or managers and players lack mutuality. The ruling arose in a case where A M McAllister sought to restrain Pedroso from joining the Cuban Stars, a dispute over a contract similar in intent to typical professional agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Til
Adeler J. Petit
A. M. McAllister
Stars
Cuba
Pedroso
MacAllister
Pennsylvania
Lajoie, Delehanty
Fraser
Papke Calls Off 95-Round Bout With Flynn
Billy Papke suddenly withdraws from the scheduled 95 round fight with Jim Flynn at catch weights. The bout, set for June 16 at the Vernon pavilion, is canceled and Papke departs for the east after signing for the match at his own request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Jim Flynn
Billy Papke Bas
East
Vernon Pavilion
Circus Benefit Set for June 17 by Local Team
Marion Ohio announces a three ring circus for June 17 to benefit the local state league club. The management confirmed the contracted event aims to raise funds for club operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion O
Ohio State League
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manmy
Speedway
Joe Kelly
Barney Old
Hughey Jennings
American League
Hughey
O’boyle
Ofcranton
Scranton
Young Donahue
Peoria
National Athletic Club
Jerry Murphy
Johnny Connors
Danny Goodman
Maurice Sayres
Negro
Nolan
Gov. Gillette
Young Saylor
Tad
By Tad
Latonia Track
Churchill Downs
Latonia
Miller
As -7
Athleti
Massachusetts
DINGS
Avenue
Spalding
AG Spalding & Bros
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!