No Show With Jeffries and Big OBrien Feud Rides Griffio Falls Tale
A 1908 sports column by Jas J. Cordett mocks reports of Philadelphia Jack O’Brien fighting James J. Jeffries and jokes about Griffo at Niagara Falls. It notes O’Brien’s reluctance to match Jeffries, asserts Jeffries would overpower O’Brien, and observes public craving for a heavyweight bout while urging caution about sensational talk.
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Q@riffo
Niagara Falls
Gtilo
Jock Hyerhardt
Buffalo
Niagare
Grifo
Cernéennise
Griffo
Niagara
Griffos
Jeffries
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
James J. Jeffries
O'Brien
Jom Ie
Jem
O Brian
Mucb
Jeff Fighes
Mear
Big
Pappie
Am Berger
Ilka
Jafrica
Marry Tenny
Butter and Mil ek or No Baseball Feud at Fort Myer
Sun Washington May 6 A Gen eral mutiny aboard Fort Myers Fourth Battery of Field Artillery reports that 12 players refused to play, citing milk and butter at every meal as ultimatum. Other privates complain officers hoard luxuries while the coast public forgets the affair as Herrera and Nelson boxing debates continue. The piece riffs on past fights and current contenders, weighing Herrera against Dane Nelson with emphasis on age and discipline.
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Peets
Sun
Washington
Denepall
Fourth Battery of Field Artillery
Fort Myer
Nelson
Herrara
Dana
Lana
Herrera
Tueg
Cape
Mealosa
Jac Butte
Dane
Southern golf finals fuel Boutheerm Golf honors
In New Orleans on May 5 the Armil finals of the Bouthe erm Golf association drew large crowds. Leigh Carroll defeated N C Rucker 4 up with 2 to play and Nelroy Whitney beat Lawrence Eustis 2 up with 1 to play. Carroll and Whitney advance to a 26 hole southern championship decider, to be played Saturday for the Tide Audubon and Consolation cups.
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New Orleans
Galiere Feg
Armil
Boutheerm Golf Association
N. C. Rucker
Nelroy Whitney
Lawrence Eustis
Carroll
Whitney
Death stops Beewar will trial in Columbus
In Columbus Indiana Christopher Beewar, plaintiff in the Beegar will case, died yesterday before reaching his sister to seek a compromise. He anticipated death and knew the trial would not proceed.
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Columbus
Ind
Christopher Beewar
Beegar
Casa
Koeneche Defends MCA Handball Championship Title
Koeneche defended the MCA handball title by defeating Gluckman in two tightly contested games, both ending 1 to 8.
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Koeneche
Koaneche
Gluckman
Hoosiers Open Western Trip Despite Youthful Lineup
Indiana opens a hard western swing in Milwaukee facing four strong clubs. New infield with Kelley at second and Kahl at third, Crowley and Hart lead pitching as Dunteavy, Perry, Rothgeb show progress. Despite early losses, Carr shines at short and youth gains ground as team fights for improving road record.
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J. Kelly
Roosters
American Association
Hoosiers
Vedora
Hawnens
Hoosiars
Brewers
Hkabl
Kelley
Molloy
Farrell
Koyatons
Kahl
Watkins
Columbus
Bit Friel
Rafils Basn
Carrs Confidence Lag Promises Premier Short Stop
The passage notes Watkine hellever and Wattle shaping Carr into a confident short stop. It highlights Carrs faults as nerve and calf awareness, with bobbles risking errors. Coaches aim to mentor him to hold the position firmly and build composure for reliable fielding.
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Watkine Hellever Ha
Carr
Wattle
Baer Mberal
Carr Moore
Thrown Overboard Believed To Be Buffalo Pitcher
Special to The Jam New York May. George Stallings manager of the Buffalo club says pitcher William Thomas disappeared from the Norwich steamboat during travel from Providence to Jersey City. He was last seen asleep, clothes found later, and Stallings suspects he was thrown overboard during rough pitching of the vessel. Thomas hailed from California.
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New York
George Stallings
Buffalo Baseball Club
Jersey City
Wiliam ‘Thomas
Richard Pack
Norwich
Buffalo
Providence
Thomas
Caraski
Galuaki
Stallings
California
Status of Fire Insurance Agents Exploiting Disaster
Report claims agents of non involved fire insurers seek to switch policyholders by pressuring them to hand over policies and promising gains for the holders. State auditors advise verifying policy reliability through the insurer or Insurance Department. Most established firms reserve funds to retreat from markets if disaster impacts arise.
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San Francisco
Insurance Department
Auditor of State
Companiaa
Griffith Prize in Hogg Shows New York Spring Pitcher
In New York on May 8 Billy Hogg of the New York Americans emerged as a pitching wonder after a sequence of strong showings against Boston champions. His improved control and powerful assortment of speed and curves drew praise as he shut out the opponents in a key game, with trainer Griffith recalling his early praise and development in Montgomery and Birmingham.
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Billy Hart
Kellum
Kansas City
Bam
New York
Billy Hogg
Menawer Clarke Grimth
New York Americans
Highlander
Boston
Studg
Ame
Innine Inengs
Vasa
Matory
Nets
Hoge
Griff
Grifith
Hogg
Montgomery
Bexam
Stavon
Billy
Birmingham
Howe
Race Results From New York and Louisville and Memphis
Race results across New York Louisville and Memphis with multiple races at 6 furlongs to 7 12 furlongs. Notable horses Optician Blue Coat Getl ond Grace George Tanager Ebony Grapple Fustian Rob Roy Beacon Light Princess Marie Howcoe and others show finishes and times across venues and listings.
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New York
Oricing
Optician
Radtke
Blue Coat
Bt Estephe
Dime
Getl Ond
Grace George
Brussa
Tanager
Time
mika—Grenade
Horner
Ebony
Eelting
Grapple
Garner
Fustian
Benevolent
Fle
Fitth
Nétling
Rob Roy
Lowe
Austin al Jeni
Bixth
Tarable
Bellenelly
Detan Spray
Realm
Louisville
J. Ed Grillo
D Roland
Garratt Wilson
Billy Vertress
Acstin
Webber
Solvent
Xelling
Freebonter
Nicol
Howcoe
Gambrinus
Ime
Beacon Light
Griffith
Daring
Danner
Pitth
Margarit Morris
Princess Marie
la Thorpe
Gelling
C. Morrie
Goldie
Marabon
Flate
Lidl
Memphis
Capt. McCormick
Auburn
Miss Cesarion
Tom Glroy
Tims
Los Angelsno
Cherry
Banmock Belle
Mr. Jack
Misa Brevme
de Oro
Lady Vimont
John Smulek
T.burna
Gold Beamer
Druid
Pistoon
Culley
Beall Girrs
Banocenl
Cincinnati Reds face big shakeup as Kelley may depart
Special to The Sun Cincinnati May 6 manager Ned Hanlon signals a major team reshuffle. Several players tied to Herrmann are to be released unceremoniously while two others may be traded before week’s end, with captain Joe Kelley rumored to figure in the deal. Hanlon vows stricter discipline, promising swift changes to remove dead timber and enforce workmanlike effort.
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Cincinnati
Ned Hanlon
Herrmann
Hanlon
Ie Ia
Joe Kelley
Reds
Kelley
Joy
Tha¢S
Kel
Moma
Nelson Herrerras Fight to Be Held This May in City
The Pacific Athletic Club announces the Nelson Herrerras bout will occur in the city this May for a $3,000 purse. Forfeits have been posted, including $5,000 by the club.
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the Sun
Lob Angles
The
Pacific Athletic Club
Hopeless Chase in Rural Banter Over College Plans
A terse dialectal exchange between Farmer A and Farmer B discusses their sons' college ambitions and prospects. The men tease each other about catching up and whether college will change their futures. The folk humor reflects rural attitudes toward education and success.
Central League Batteries and Teams Across United States
In a fragmented report from the Central League matchups, teams including South Bend, Wheeling, Canton, and Grand Rapids are listed with batting partners and results. Batters Alberte Clark Tulinde Tieman and others are noted, with various abbreviations indicating scores and positions across multiple games.
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Bourn
Bena— Rhe
Bpringfeld
SIGE
South Bend
Alberte and Clark
Tulinde and
Tieman
Wheeling
RHP
Evaraville
ROT
Batteried-Bhafer and Shriver
Lund- Bloom and Fuller
Canton
Rhe
Oorlfpoc Mae
College Games At Gre De Pauw and Lake Forest
Interleague action features Wiley and Tuckar for Lake Forest and Herbatadt with Roberta in a Fort Wayne set. Batteries include Drunlap Mebent and Smith Valenti Mole den Viateurs Weder Glogen. Saginaw and Muncie appear in matchups with Crabb Ware Conner and Mason.
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RHE de Pauw
Ptocerbinehse
Lake Foret
Pasate Inna
Wiley and Tuckar
Lake Forest
Herbatadt
Roberta Interstate League
Kapkakeo
RAE
Fort Wayne
Wisteura
Flint
Indienea
Wayne
Drunlap
Smith
Valenti
Mole
Viateurs
Weder
Glogen
Harry
Heller
Muncle
Munsle
Saginaw
Mason and Conner
Crabb
League 10 Opens Strong Pennant Fight In Open Play
The Commercial baseball league of Indianapolis begins its season with Sunday morning games. Strong Y. M. C. A. team, champions last year, faces Social Brewery at Riverside Park. Battery A meets Le Preferencias at Patrview Park, and Pettis Dry Goods Company clashes with the amateur squad at Riverside Park.
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le Preferencias Wit
Patrview Park
Amartana
Pettis Dry Goods Company
Wit
Riverside Park
Diamond No
Inague Aay
Baen @uc
Ceaful
M. I
Etrong
Mathews
Shea
Mncat
Woxson
Boyle
Shee
O'Brien
Leonore
Riley
Knight & Ison
Elf Lilyn
Atlas En- Ringe
Garfield Park
Popes
Hiverside
Mariana and Atkins
Emerich Annouces
Ana Acorers
Urspira
Frank Gueisser
Wcorer
J. M. McDerymatt
Pertia Dry Geode Company
Baseball League Schedule and Reorganization Notes
Interstate and National League games listed for Saturday across American and Central divisions with matchups including Indianapolis vs Milwaukee and Boston vs New York. The piece notes league reorganization to balance teams, upcoming season closings September 16, and mentions changes at Y.M.C.A. and city leagues with new players joining and umpire assignments.
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Indianapolis
Milwaukes
Louisville
Kensam City
Columbus
St. Paul
Toledo
Minneapolis
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Chicago
Putburg
Cincinnati
St. Louie
Washington
Chiracomi
Lima
Morton
Saginaw
Muncie
Bay City
Anderson
Baseball Scoreboard Shown With Mixed Notation
In the American League summaries the lines show teams such as Boston and Detroit with batter names like Heydon and Donohue. New York hosts Philadelphia with Bender Waddell and Plank listed as battery, while other batters and pitchers are partially legible, reflecting a busy but unclear box score page.
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Beston
Boston
Washington
Batterien
Inees
Graham
Hughes Ind
Heydon
Detroit
Donohue
Payne
Jacobsen
Rickey
New York
Philadelphia
Bender
Waddell
Plank
Leroy
Orth
Kletnow
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J.J. Gorbatt
Jas. J. Cordett
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Newspaper Enterprise Association
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Tenny
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Jose
Belgium
Central Garage
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Milwaukee
Kelley Baing
Crormley
Ketuin
Hart
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Tom Walker
Walker Aeema
Indianapolia
Cromleye
Atables
Clsotte
Watkins Ballevar
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Dunteavy
Perry
Rothgeb
Cart
Johnny Carranema
Fiapiure
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Buffalo Strangely Missing
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