Young Corbett's Brother Anaious to Become a Jockey
Jimmy Rothwell from Denver will debut as a jockey in New York. He is Young Corbett’s brother and came to the city with his sibling weeks ago seeking an exercise boy post with William J. Smyth. Fellow boxing circles joke at his potential while noting his early start in riding.
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Master Rothwell
Denver
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Pigilist
Terry McGovern
Young Rothwell
William J. Smyth
Smyth
Eddie Burke
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Terry
Jimmy Rothe
Jimmy
Jessup
Corbert
Yessterday
Itto & Burns
Redfern
George
Vern
Warn
Tts
Tis Pure Fur
Guseivus
Home Run Yarns Told By Prize Story Tellers
A story telling party on a special train from a Grand Rapids game recalls humorous home run tales. Jimmy Ryan and Frank Kitson share recollections of strange hits at Atlanta and Cripple Creek, including hornets, a creek dunk, and a press-box misplay by Paper Bill Schriever.
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Jimmy Ryan
Washington
Frank Kitson
Grand Rapids
Atlanta
Ryan
Ivesls
Atantas
Schaffer
Tke
Ak Schafer
Cripple Creek
St. Paul
Colorado Springs
Pet
Bill Schriever
New York
Chicagos
Pula Grounds
Schriever
Schiever
Striks
Poyer
Jay
Ana Jong
Clif Latimer
Saul Kien
Vite
Boston National
Amukestack
Kellum Shuts Out Opponents as Millers Struggle
Kellum pitched a complete game shutout at Washington Park, the Millers scoring only in the first inning. Kellum set a new association record with three consecutive shutouts, keeping opponents scoreless despite a tightly contested match. The relayed line score shows Fox Coulter Heyden and Tarsott among the featured plays.
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Spomer
Lally
St. Smith
Yeager
McIntyre
Manin
Oyler
Vasbinger
Innaig
Iniianapolla Minteéapello
Vashinder
Kellum
Fox
Coulter
Sacrifice Hill—Heyden
Tarsott
O' Brien
Kim
Martin
Spooner
Jonoooool
Washington Park
Millers
Stolen Bases and Errors Mark Tight Indianapolis Exhibit
Stolen bases tallied by center fielder and Haskell umpire noted. Indianapolis left seven men on base while Minneapolis left five. Time recorded at 1 36 with an attendance of 1 720.
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Hases
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Haskell
Barney Oldfield’s Swift Mile Record Recounted
The fragmentary article notes Barney Oldfield attempting a mile race with a hinted record around 38 seconds. It mentions spectators, track conditions, and nearby events with competing gymnastic or automobile-related names, but the legible text centers on Oldfield and a possible time near thirty-eight seconds amid race-day chatter.
Umpire Haskell's Ball Park Song Recurs as Victory Chant
A playful ballpark tune titled You are out, attributed to umpire Haskell, circulates amid game days. The song recurs after outs, with reminiscences of Washington parks and fans, reflecting lighthearted satire and league humor.
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Haskell
Ball Park
Busts and Standings From Hoosier Area Games
Local box scores list teams and results across Indiana cities with values for Indianapolis Minneapolis Columbus Kansas City St. Paul Louisville Toledo Milwaukee Cleveland Boston New York Chicago and more. Totals show varied outcomes with several close scores and noted unplayed games for Fort Wayne Grand Rapids South Bend Evansville Dayton and Terre Haute.
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Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Columbus
Kansas City
St. Paul
Louisville
Toledo
Milwaukee
Where They Play American Association and League Games
Listings show American Association matches with Minneapolis at Louisville Milwaukee at Columbia Kansas City at Tulla and National League games Pittsburg at Boston Chicago at New York St Louis at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Philadelphia Central League fixtures Dayton at Evansville Marlon at South Bend Wheeling at Terre Haute Grand Rapids at Fort Wayne with notes from Pittsburg Pa dated June 18 on Glase! box sales and manufacturer activity for 700000 boxes amid trade adjustments.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Cleveland
Sint St. Louis
Jan Chiengu
Detroit
New York
Washington
Fort Wayne
Marion
Evansville
Grand Rapids
Mwsf
Dayton
South Bend
Ati
Wheelingie
Terre Haute
American Association
Eee
Minneapolis
Louisville
Milwaukee
Columbia
Kansas City
Tulla
National League
Pittsburg
Chicago
St. Lona
Brooklyn
Cincinnatic
Marlon
Wheeling
Terre Naylte
Grand Rapida
Sielgff and Fagin Set for Empire Ring Bout
Sielgff and Fagin will stage the principal rounds at the Empire on Thursday night. Both fighters report confidence after weigh ins at 138 pounds. Jack Cullen vs Eddie Stearns draws strong local interest with Stearns from Nobleaville. Two strong preliminaries complete the card with an Athletic Association backing.
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Sielok
Henry Fagin
the Empire
Athletic Association
Jack Cullen
Eddie Stearns
Stearns
Nobleavile
Grandstand Philosophy on Loss and Voice in Baseball
A reflective piece blends sports thought and society noting the contrast between feeling defeated yet capable of winning. It likens small moments to decisive truths and critiques crowd behavior, gender dynamics, and social expectations around sports and status.
The Man Who Failed or The Fable of Ades Finish as a Golfer
A humorous but ragged narrative follows a boastful author who seeks fortune in Windy City journalism, splurges on luxury, and pursues golf without success. The tale contrasts wealth with celebrity puffery, ending with a self irony about golf and fame in Indiana.
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Ade
Root Gardner fight eyed as top undercard clash
Sporting writers rate the July 4 Cincinnati bout between George Gardner of Lowell and Jack Root of Chicago as the second major event after the Jeffries Corbett match. Root's ring tactics and reach edge Gardner’s short game, making the clash a marquee attraction with both fighters in training ahead of two major bouts.
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Root-Gardner
St. Loula Republic
Root
Gardar
Gardner
Hoe
Acl
Moot
Cincinnati Enquirer
George Gardner
Lowell
Jack Root
Chicago
Tals Figh
Sports Bulletin Mixed from Cities and Tracks
Bits of sports news from Indianapolis and beyond cover canoeing revivals and barney oldfield pace. Kittredge of the Boston Nationals posts 101 putouts with no errors as Indy races and Derby talk stir local crowds.
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