Great Indianapolis Derby Opens July Fourth Racing Week
The Indianapolis derby is the feature on opening day of seven days of racing at the fair grounds. Over 10 runners are entered with a one mile dash for 3-year-olds offering a 250 purse. The track is in fine condition and harness events promise a record meet with daily races and detailed purses and weights announced through July 10.
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Amateur baseball mix includes Hill Grays win 13 to 0
The Hill Grays defeated the Northern Stars 13 to 0 on Monday. They seek games outside the city, with Doo Swhear as manager. Also Young Clippers beat Puritan liners 44 to 1, and Clippers seek 1-year-old team games in the state. Address A W Thompson, 143 Blaineave, for details. Officials for the Indianapolis race meet were named: Starter W B Blair, judges M L Hare, W F Quade, Dr Boaz, Lime-keeper Mack McGregor, Henry Underwood.
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Muggsy recounts Washington game from corner corner
In Indianapolis readers hear a limerick like tale of Muggs and Hogrliver as they describe a recent baseball game. The narrator, using slang and voices, details plays including a seventh inning rally and Hogerlver’s heroics while noting positions and stats. A local sports vignette captures streetwise chatter from the ballpark sideline.
Standings and Scores From New York Contest Roundup
Standings and scores listed for multiple teams including St Louis at Detroit 3 and Washington 0. Other results show Boston 7 over Chicago 2 and Grand Rapids 7 with Wheeling 7. Additional games include Fort Wayne 6 over Terre Haute 3 and South Bend 3 to Evansville 1.
Where They Play and Odd Writings From a Damaged Page
Major baseball matchups noted for American Association American League and Central League games across Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Toledo Milwaukee St Paul Minneapolia Boston Chicago New York St Louis Philadelphia Washington Detroit Cincinnati Boston St Louis New York Pittsburg Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia Fort Wayne Evansville South Bend Terre Haute Grand Rapids Marton Dayton Wheeling. Fragmentary dialogue mocks eccentric traveler bicycle engine wager as merchants tease the rider while a note announces Judge John G Irwin Jr of Madison County has died in Edwardsville Illinois.
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Young Hoosier Wins Silver Cup From German Emperor
Ensign George W. Steele Jr., son of Congressman George W. Steele, won a silver cup in Kiel on Monday as American naval crews matched against German seamen. The race course was unfamiliar, yet Steele and the U S ships prevailed in one of the most notable contests, with the Kaiser presenting the trophy and joking he hoped the winner would drink from it many times.
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Local horse laughs at coming races at fair grounds track
Cartoonish chatter mocks racing culture with humorous jabs at betting, jockeys, and riders. The piece riffs on horse names and slang, noting mischief, time losses, and the quirks of horse talk while puncturing racing pretensions and the romance of the track. It blends humor with local color and mock philosophy about speed and effort.
Bloomington breeder bids high for famous horses show
Vow of Bloomington Indiana brother of H B Gentry, owner of a celebrated dog and pony show that toured Indianapolis, offered 82009 for Dean Patch and Directum. M W Savage of Minneapolis owns the two famed horses and refused the offer, as Gentry seeks them for his Hinomington stable of thoroughbreds.
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Louisville Claims Forfeit After Columbus Flees
About 1,000 fans gathered as umpire Mullane fined up to phase of the forfeit. Columbus failed to appear in Louisville after threats of action. Captain Clymer and the team were upset and left for Indianapolis. Teagan in Chicago sent a telegram asserting Louisville’s right to forfeit under league rules and promising prosecution of Columbus.
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Quinn Laughs At Threat Over Rescheduled Game
Quinn, manager of the Columbia team, laughed at a threat of a nine or $800. He said he arranged an early season change of dates with manager Yuat King. The April 40 game was moved to April 30 and then postponed to June 30 due to rain.
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Women Judges Of Horses, Says Ware In Candid Talk
MM Ware, a leading horse show judge, argues women are superior judges of horse flesh, citing keen eyes for proportions. He notes women excel at judging animals, while men rely on generic rules. He also critiques docking as cruel, blaming sentiment and practicality in English practice for its persistence.
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Old-Time Baseball Veterans Find Varied Second Careers
A survey of famed early players shows John Ward practices law in Brooklyn while Arthur Whitney runs a Lowell goods shop. Others manage clubs, own saloons, operate cigar stores, or run real estate firms across Rochester, Buffalo, Detroit, Chicago, and beyond, reflecting broad postcareer paths.
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Sam Wise
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Jack Rowe
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How Easy It Is To Curve A Baseball
Clark Griffith, manager of the New York Americans, explains four curves for a pitched ball. He outlines how spin direction and axis affect drop, rise, outward bend, and inward shoot, claiming readers can master curving pitches as he did for Uncle Anse's Chicago star lineup.
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Kentucky Court Bars Prize Fights and Pugilistic Contests
Kentucky appeals court rules courts of equity can issue injunctions against owners and managers to stop prize fights in buildings. The ruling strikes a fatal blow to boxing in the state. Other notes describe Greentown versus Aaron game disruption, a yard standoff with a shotgun, and looming races and racing news.
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Lautaville Faces Rift Over Manager Confrontation
A report notes Lautaville seeking to avoid breaking faith with Manager Watkins after telling Teveau he could not stay, a clash suggesting unresolved tensions and possible personnel shifts. The exchange highlights leadership strain and potential future decisions impacting the team dynamics.
Kisses for the Winner at Turner Hall Turner
In a Turner Hall prize event the Indiana Chicago and Louisiana alternates concluded with prize presentations. Max Emmerich of Indianapolis won the host portion, placing second in the broad jump and high jump, while W. Ailes of this city led two others for first in unspecified events.
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Local Athletics Meet Honors Reported Amid Page Notices
Fragmented OCR recalls a high jump placement and a relay win with laurel wreaths awarded by white garment figures. The text notes column listings on real estate for rent exchange and sale, plus Mrs. Donnell's Hair Dresse routine in a period newspaper layout.
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