Marquard Fires No Hit Against Columbus Hoosiers Win
Rube Marquard pitched a no hitter to blank the Senators as the Hoosiers gain on the Colonels. Toledo beat Indianapolis, shifting the pennant chase to Louisville and Indianapolis with Slagle and Marquard slated for the next games.
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Columbus
Hoosiers
Colonels
Toledo
Rube Marquard
Bindiig
Senators
Williams
Wrigley
Otto
Rube
Louisville
Indianapolis
Clymer
DAD OGHOGER WILL LOSE BOUT WITH WOLFORD
Wolford, 35, a railroad brakeman from Indianapolis, is tipped to defeat Dad Oghoger in Tomlinson hall Monday night. The program features semi final Bush vs Prindle and a grand finale Olson versus Sam Murbarger, with Olson agreeing to throw Murbarger three times in one hour. A large crowd is expected for the wrestling show urged by Fort Wayne correspondent Sam Murbarger.
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Billy Schober
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Sam Murburger
Fort Wayne
Buttermore
Collins
Murbarger
Schober
Bush
Prindle
Olson
Change for Locals 10 Step Into First Place
Hoosiers beat Senators to move atop standings as Louisville and Columbus results loom. Report mentions Indianapolis and Toledo with scattered figures and unclear codes amid a muddled recap of today’s possibilities and outcomes.
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Louisville
Hoosiers
Indianapolis
Erseeve
Columbus
Wee
Toledo
Woman Rejects Proposal Bid And Sidesteps Love
A Chicago News brief notes a woman who rejects a marriage proposal from the man she believes is wrong. She declares she would not marry the best man on earth, while he retorts that she will never have the chance because she will not be asked.
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Chicago News
Country Club Golfers to Play at Richmond
The Indianapolis Country Club golf team, chosen to face Richmond Country Club Saturday at Richmond, lists E. L. Lennox Clarence Stanley E H Ogle E C Sloan C Kenyon F L Sattley J Sharpe J H O Boyle J B Perrin Jr Gi Moxley W H Eastman and Bob Farley. Labor Day tests include the McGowan cup 18 hole handicap medal play in the forenoon and a mixed foursome in the afternoon.
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Indianapolis
Country Club
Richmond
Richmond Country Club
E. L. Lennox
Clarence Stanley
E H. Ogle
E. C. Sloan
C. Kenyon
F. L. Sattley
J. Sharpe
J. H. O'Boyle
J. B. Perrin, Jr
Gi Moxley
W. H. Eastman
Bob Farley
Yesterday's Scores Across Baseball Leagues
American Association results include Indianapolis defeating Columbus 7 to 0 and Milwaukee routing St Paul 5 to 2. National League games show Chicago over St Louis 5 to 0, New York 3 over Boston 0, Philadelphia 7 over Brooklyn 5, and Pittsburgh 3 over Cincinnati 1. American League standings feature St Louis defeating Chicago 4 to 3 and Boston beating Washington 5 to 2. Central League results note Terre Haute 3 over Wheeling 0, Grand Rapids 5 over Fort Wayne 3, Dayton 4 over South Bend 1, and Evanaville 9 over Zanesville 3.
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Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Louisville Rooters Plan Parade to Support Night Riders
Special to the Suwannee from Louisville reports the Louisville Rooters club will parade about 500 strong on Fourth Avenue then march to the ball grounds. They will also attend Labor Day games in Indianapolis and hope rooting can win the pennant for the Night Riders. The Colonels atop the standings must beat Indianapolis Saturday and Sunday to stay ahead.
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Louisville
Louisville Rooters
Fourth Avenue
Ball Club
Colonels
Colored welterweight seeks match in Indianapolis
Lip Williams trains a newcomer Jack Greene a colored welterweight from Chicago who challenges any club in city or state for a side bet before a purse. Send replies to Sip Williams 440 Indiana Avenue Indianapolis Ind.
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Lip Williams
Jack Greene
Chicago
Sip Williams
Indiana Avenue
Indianapolis
Ind
Fitzgeralds Agree To 10 Round Fight At National Club
Leahh Cross and Willie Fitzgerald plan a six round bout at the National club in New York on September 12. Johnny White and Sam Wallach with Jim Kelly bargained last night on rules and weight. They may weigh 136 pounds at six. The fighters sign up today and aim to finalize terms.
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New York
Leahh Cross
Willie Fitzgerald
National Club
Johnny White
Sam Wallach
Jim Kelly
Rifle Experts 10 Start Tourney At Seagirt
New York September 4 Experts with rifle and revolver from military and civilian groups gather at Seagirt New Jersey to begin competition. Teams and individuals traveled from Camp Perry near Port Clinton Ohio where national matches and NRA and Ohio State Rifle Association events recently ended.
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Seagirt
N. J
Camp Perry
Port Clinton
National Rifle Association of America
Ohio State Rifle Association
Today’s Games Across Leagues and Cities
Indianapolis visits Columbus while Louisville plays Toledo. St Paul meets Milwaukee and Minneapolis faces Kansas City. SECS ONE hosts in Chicago. New York plays Philadelphia and Washington hosts New York. Cleveland and Chicago duel, Detroit visits St Louis. Philadelphia at Boston. Central League matchups include Grand Rapids at South Bend and Dayton at Fort Wayne. Wheeling versus Zanesville and Evansville at Terre Haute.
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American Association
Indianapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Toledo
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Hammock Question Sparks Quiet Market Exchange
A dealer teases a buyer about a hammock large enough for two and whether it comes with or without crowding. The girl whispers her order, while the Ledger notes the exchange with a sly, humorous tone.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Natal Railways End Year Mileage Figures
Natal government railways reported total mileage at year end 1907 as 1,064 miles with a portion operated for the Central South African Railway administration under agreement. Engineer.
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Natal Government Railways
Central South African Railway Administration
Shocking Luck and Money Woes Circulated in Tit Bits
In a brief exchange from Tit Bits Meek expresses desperate need for money and inability to find funds. Beek responds with a quip that he hopes to borrow ideas rather than money, highlighting a humorous vignette on financial strain.
Ketchell Fights Fire In Villa Rumors Ahead Of Fight
Los Angeles reports Stanley Ketchell in a volatile mood days before the scheduled bout. Manager O Cosnee notes Ketchell’s edge and readiness while Papke claims future middleweight title chances for his fighter, saying no colored contenders will face Sam Leeg. Ketchell nears 156 pounds as Papke’s camp tightens grip.
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Indianapolis
Los Angeles
Stanley Ketchell
Hives
O’cosnee Wen
Joe
Ketchell
Stanley
Joe Laselle
O’connor
Illinois
Modern Jockeys Compared to Old Time Riders
A historical critique notes that today’s jockeys lack the skill and pace sense of earlier stars like Barnes Murphy and Johnson. It argues racing has fallen to weak junior riders, with weight rules and less riding time eroding form. The piece cites prejudice and praises the negro jockeys’ dedication to the horse.
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Odom
Maher
O'Connor
O'Neil
McCarthy
Guy Burns
Notter
E. Duran
Barnes
Murphy
Williams
Oohnson
Pipe Barnes
Isaac Murphy
The Killarney of America Lake of Bays Region
A lakes district north of Toronto Ontario known as the Lake of Bays Region offers seven lakes with islands, hotels, and a steam boat service to all points. It appeals to tourists anglers and sportsmen as a quiet summer destination. Free illustrated publication available from G W Vaux in Chicago Illinois.
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Ontario
Lake of Bays
All Points
G. W. Vaux
Merchants Loan and Trust Building
Chicago
Ilil
Bradley Beats Barry in Six Round Club Bout
Fred Bradley of Boston defeated Jim Barry of Chicago by decision at the Princess club after six rounds. The upset surprised many, as Barry was known as a hardened rival and favored to win. Barry started strong but faded due to poor training and fattened pace, allowing Bradley to seize the victory.
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Indianapolis Sur
New York
Fred Bradley
Boston
Jim Barry
Chicago
Princess Club
Bradley
Iron Man
San Langford
Sam
Barry
Columbus Meeting Ends With Wide Crowd At State Fair
At the Ohio state fair Columbus meet, the final act saw Bonnie Rodgers driven by Charley Valentine win the last three heats of the 2:20 trotting class. Ruth Sphinx won the first two heats but tired in the third, nosed out by Bonnie Rodgers. In the 2:16 pace J. S. D. won two heats before fading in the later ones, with Harry Mac prevailing in those. Queen H and Pennora each won two heats as darkness fell. The meet closes today.
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Columbus, .O
Bonnie Rodgers
Charley Valentine
Ruth Sphinx
Harry Mac
Queen H
Pennora
Columbus
All Races Run in Straight Heats at Western Meeting
At St Paul yesterday all races finished in straight heats. Sracegridie won the Freshman 2:3 trot in a purse of $9 with O K K Stagall second. Diamond King took the 2:16 pace for $1,000 and Gen Suther was runner up. Early Alice captured the Twin City 2:08 trot for $2,000 with Aunt Jerusha second. Best times noted.
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Minn
Sracegridie
O. KK. Stagall
Diamond King
Gen. Suther
Twin City
Early Alice
Jerusha
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