John Bull Doubles Down in Tennis Triumphs
The Dohertys, A. and R. F. Doherty, champions of England, capture the national trophy at Newport and become tennis champions of two continents. H. L. is debated as the stronger brother, while the pair never play each other. H. J. Doherty also wins the United States title from W. A. Larned, sweeping singles and doubles with a silent, stroke-driven dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Doherty
England
Newport
Two Continents
H. L
H. J. Doherty
United States
W. A. Larned
Dohertys
Baseball a Game for the Irish in Major Leagues
The piece lauds Irish players shaping baseball's history and lists prominent names across the National and American leagues. It highlights stars like McFarland and Dunleavy of the Cardinals, Daly and McGeehan of the Athletics, and Moran, Petty, Slattery, Owen, and Flaherty of the White Sox, among many others spanning Boston, Brooklyn, New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFarland and Dunleavy
St. Louis Cardinals
Daly and
McGeehan
Athletics
Slattery
Owen
Flaherty
White Sox
Moran
Petty
St Louis Browns
Boston Nationals
Cooley
Mlarkey
Brooklyn
Doyle
Flood
Chicago
Casey
Harley
Cincinnati
Dontin
Kelley
Dolan
Corcoran
Bergen
Daly
New York
Bresnehan
Dunn
McGinnity
Cronin
McGraw
Philadelphia
Gleason
Barry
Dooin
Pittsburg
Keneny
Kennedy
St. Louis
Farrell
Donovan
Burke
Ryan
Murphy
O'Neills
Powers
Boston
Dougherty
Collins
O'Brien
Ferris
Farrel
Dineen
Hughes Enleage
Callahan
Magoon
Sullivan
McFarland
Cleveland
McCarthy
Donahue
Moore
Detrah
Barrett
McGuire
Maliin
Keeler
Conroy
O'Connor
St. Lous
Padden
Kahoe
Washington
Coughlin
McCormick
Rain Delays Millers Hoosiers Doubleheader Set
Rain halted a Monday game between the Millers and Hoosiers in the fourth inning, forcing a doubleheader Tuesday. Newlin pitched for Indianapolis, while Thomas started for the Millers. Two runs by Indianapolis gave a brief lead before the Hoosiers tied it, and a double steal highlighted the action. The Tuesday opener begins at 2 p.m., with Crowley and Williams or Voltz in the two games. McDonald and Thomas will pitch for the Millers. Woodruff to catch one game, with Duggan in left field. Wednesday will feature children and ladies day, and St Paul visits for a double-header on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millers
Atinm
Haskell
Indianapolls
Newlin
Blues
Thomas
Tadianapatis
Akles
Ain
Fox
Marti
Hoosera
Kihm
Yeager
Hoosiers
Crowley
Willams
Voltz
Columbus
Minneapolis Cloges
St. Paul
McDonald
Woodruff
Heydon
Woody
Duggan
Lou Dillon Crowned Queen of the Turf at Matinee Stake
Lou Dillon, Queen of the trotters, will be crowned queen of the turf Tuesday before the inter city matinee trophy stake. After a parade by horsemen, horses, and a band, a floral wreath will be placed about Sos Dition's neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Lou Dillon
Sos
Baseball Notes Signings and Trades From Independent Leagues
John Burns a former second baseman for the Toledos and Daytons now with the California league, has signed with the Detroit Americana and must report immediately. Pitcher George Ream from South Bend was chosen by Minneapolis as recompense for letting Manager Grant go to South Bend last spring. Ream will join the Millers after the Central league season ends. McGinity, famed for two double headers and four wins, repeated the feat Monday after defeating Philadelphia. Eleven hits in both games limited the Quakers as Iron Man dominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burns
Toledos
Daytons
Detroit Americana
George Ream
South Bend
Minneapolis
Grant
Ream
Millers
McGinity
Philadelphia
Quakers
New York Praise Overrates Ball Players Says Chicago View
A critique argues New York fans inflate stars like Bresnahan Mathewson and Mertes, praising them beyond performance. It contrasts with Chicago, saying Windy City players show more ambition, work harder, and deliver better results, while New York stars are overstated and lack clutch hitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Gotham
New York
Bresnahan
Mathewson
Mertes
Chicago
Windy City
Etter
Breenahan
Nou
Popph
Lady Lou and the Inferior Sex in Verse
William J. Lampton comments in the New York Sun on a performance where Lady Lou is contrasted with male critics. The piece mocks inflated male bravado and defends Lady Lou as superior, ending with playful rhymes about her standing and appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou
Fiat
William J. Lampton
The
New York Sun
Elizabeth McAvoy Eyes Record Swim Feat
Boston teenager Elizabeth McAvoy 16 confident in breaking the 100 yard record after praising daily ocean plunges and Supt Rowe’s coaching. She claims faster times, noting her height and strength as she trains amid local praise for her aquatic skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth McAvoy
Boston
Boston of
Miss McAvoy
Fleischman to Quit Racehorse Stable in Cincinnati Sale
Cincinnati mayor JuHus Fleischman to dispose of his racing stable within the coming month. Horses under Mrs. Fleischman racing as Mr. Avondale will also be sold in the east. The mayor plans to quit the public game for air time and public attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JuHus Fleischman
Cincinnati
Sirs. Fieschman
Avondale
Why a College Man Chooses Pro Baseball
A college athlete explains why he becomes a professional ballplayer rather than pursue law. Jake Stahl, star guard and catcher from Indiana University, cites higher wages, future reputation, and affinity for Boston and its fans. He weighs offers from Selee of Chicago and Collins of Boston, ultimately choosing Collins after weighing the prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Stahl
Ihinola University
Stahl
Wneee
Dean
Boston
Ely
Collins
Selee
Chicago Nationals
Boston Americans
Standings And Scores From The Regional Contest
Fort Wayne 4 Evansville 6 Marion 7 Dayton Wheeling 7 Grand Rapids 3 South Bend 4 Terre Haute L Final scores indicate a tight regional competition with multiple towns reporting balance between teams.
American Association and League Matchups Listed
Minneapolis plays Indianapolis and St Paul faces Louisville in the American Association. Milwaukee meets Columbus, Kansas City tackles Toledo. In the American League Boston visits Washington and New York goes to Philadelphia. Cleveland plays St Louis. National League Boston hosts Brooklyn. Central League Branaville faces Fort Wayne while Terre Haute clashes with South Bend and Marion meets Dayton. Grand Rapids meets Wheeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
St. Paul
Louisville
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Columbus Minneapolia
Toledo
Indianapolis-Minneapolis
Pani
Columbus
Boston
Philadelphia ,Saul
New York
Detroit
St. Louis
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Brooklyn Boston
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnath
Minneapolis
Branaville
Fort Wayne
Draft Rule Threatens Pennant Winners in Minor Leagues
The new baseball draft clause grants minors an Aug 15 to Oct 15 window to retain players, then allows major leagues to draft. Prices set at 730, 5, and 6 for classes A B and others lead to fears that pennant winners will be torn apart and weakened next season. Some teams faced with lost stars and fractured rosters. The article notes mixed history of draft effects on teams like Kansas City and Indianapolis and cites broader benefits and risks of the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellum
Indianapolis
Donahoe
Eliott
Unglaub
Milwaukee
Huggins
Check
Stewart
Kansas City
Williams
Bergen
Slagle
James Manning
Watkins-Brush Alliance
Boston Americans V Pittsburg Predicted Pennant Showdown
Boston manager Sam Collins asserts the Americans will win the pennant and defeat Pittsburg in a set of games, claiming stronger infield and pitching depth with Young, Hughes, and Dineen leading a confident squad. He praises Boston talent and hints Pittsburg weakness, predicting a majority of wins if the series is played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goston
Pittsburg
Youne
Hiughes
Dineen
Hughes
Young Twirler
Dinecu
Sam Leever
Kennedy
Philp
Valle
Wilhelm
Connie Mack
Boston
Athletica
Plenard
Parent
LaChance
Ferris
Wagner
Dougherty
Stahl
Freeman
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Bull
Uncle Sam
Svana
Mkt
Our
Elizabeth M’avoy
Fleischman
MONLY
Cass
Sat Phiyers
Eater P
S Ceaks
Evansville
Marion
Dayton, Wheeling
Grand Rapids
Terre Haute
South Bend Sas
Wheeling
AHS AM
Dayton
Grand Raulda
Ameican
Naticral
Bellefontaine
Ohio
H. Huder
Wash and Pennats
Ogy
Jack Suthoff
Nae Henal Iergus
Cnmplied
Wittsbure
Matthy
Ans
New York Wonder
Ail
Zikenberg
Hackett
St. Loui
McFetridge
I Mardy
Patt
Frank' An Miller
Eonders
Dr.pierces
Iran
Marvel CO
Henry J. Huder
Washington and
Perrylvania
Washington-st
Wash. and
Peano
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!