Oscar Jones the Brooklyn pitcher moonlights as acrobat
Oscar Jones, noted for balky umpire calls in the National League archives, turns cartwheels and somersaults after controversial rulings to distract umpires and aid Brooklyn in their push to regain first division status. Once a southwest show acrobat, he now channels training into antics aimed at officials while supporting the team.
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Brooklyn National
Jones
Brooklyn
Arlo Latham
Latham
Elephanta
Arizons
New Mexico
Brooklyns
Dale Gear Saves a Life In A Baseball Play
Dale Gear, president and manager of the Kansas City Blues, earned a life-saver distinction through a remarkable right-field play during a 1910 fall series in El Paso. With Callahan on second and a dire race at the plate, Gear sprinted to corral a ball off Joe Tinker, throwing home just in time to prevent a tying run as the crowd watched, amid high tension and local gambling threats nearby.
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American League Barnstormers
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Hartsell
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Texans
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Ron
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HO Game Schedule Shuffle Signals End Of Season
The Hoosiers clash with Toledo on Wednesday after a Tuesday rainout that postponed the Kentucky Colonels game. A ladies day is planned for Wednesday with a Thursday double header against the Mud Hens, ending the season Friday on home grounds before Indianapolis visits later.
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Louisville
Hoosiers
Toledo
Indianapolis
Loulavitte
Columbus
Picket Triumphs in Sheepshead Bay September Stakes
The Picket, this year’s American derby winner, captured the September stakes for 1 year olds at Sheepshead Bay on Tuesday, beating Africander and Beverly as the strong early leader held the front. Africander’s Bar atoga form showed in a late pace falloff. President Brush of the New York Giants rejected a post season challenge from the New York Americans for the New York championship.
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New York
Sheepshead Bay
Africander Sas Neconi
Beverly
Afticander
Baratoga
Brush
New York Giants
New York Americans
Brust
Giants
Watter Hine Bids $6,000 for Lou Dill on Heir Mare
In Philadelphia on September, Watter Hine of the Road Drivers' association forwarded an offer of 6,000 for Lou Dilen, queen of trotting turf. He aims to own the fastest road horse and seeks Mr. Billings' favorable reply to a half fide arrangement.
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Watter Hine
Road Drivers’ Association
K. G
Lou Dilen
Mr. Hine
Mr. Billings
Lou Dillon
Hine
Major Taylor Narrowly Misses Win in Paris Race
In New York’s National National, Major Taylor of Indiana and fellow rider Owen Kimble competed with European stars. Kirabie and Elutgaant led, with Taylor finishing second as Jacquella and Meyers also raced. The field featured prominent world-beaters, and the event highlighted diverse cycling talent.
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Paris
New
A Novel Brooklyns Base Running Trick
Bill Dahlen and Sammy Strang of the Brooklyns devised a new base running play for situations with a man on second. The batter grounds to short and the runner heads toward third, prompting a quick throw not to first but to Strang at third to tag the runner before he can return. Dahlen used it to run down Mhoades and even Tinker in St. Louis games, making it a reliable run filler in pinch situations.
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Bill Dahlen
Sammy Strang
Brooklyns
Dahlen
Strang
Mhoades
St. Louis
Tinker
Chicagos
Bost
Hrip
Ike
Sula
Great Prospects At Shortridge School Practice
Shertrelee's prospects for the current season look bright after final drills on the new ads at Tilnois and Forty-revond-sts. Capt. Clark and Mr. Bessom described the two hour workout as encouraging, noting the Geld donated by Mr. Blasson will soon be improved and put to use.
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Shertrelee
Tilnois
Bully Buck Leads Trotters in Money Making
Billy Buck stars in racing this season with an expected dominant run, trailing only Major Delmar and Direct Hut in earnings. Major Delmar tops among trotters with 825,800, while Direct Mal leads pacers. Hawthorne stands as the next highest earner among trotters with 15,20? dollars, Elastic Pointes leads pacers with 26 dollars to date, and Star Hal secures a second place among sidewheelers with 2025 dollars.
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Billy Buck
Major Delmar
Direct Hut
Hank
Bill Buck
Hawthorne
Amon
Elastic Pointes
Oie Pacers
Star Hal
Providence
Sidewheelers
Stubbed Standings and Scores Across Cities
In Indianapolis Louisville rain hampers play as Columbus posts a 5 and Milwaukee records a 5. Kansas City 4. St Paul 20. Minneapolis 5. Marion 4. Fort Wayne 3. South Bend 9. Dayton 0.
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Indianapolis-Louisvile
Columbus
Tutedu
Milwaukee
Kan
Kansas City
Mil St. Paul
Minneapeliz
Marion
Grand
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Hing
Dayton
Where They Play Tonight Rivalry Pairings Listed
American Association matchups include Toledo at Indianapolis Columbus at Louis Milwaukee at Kansas City Minneapolis at St. Louis. American League games feature Washington at Philadelphia and New York. National League shows New York at Philadelphia Chicago at St Louis. Central League mentions Evansville and Haute with fraud note.
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Milwaukee
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
New York
Detroit
St. Louis
Wonanet
PhRishurga
Chicago
Branklyn
Raster
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Horton
Chica
Pittsburg
Fort Waynecy
South Bend ii
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Toledo
Indianapolis
Columbus
Louis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
St. Pach
Washington
Phildelphi
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St. Loueis
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Evansville
S Haute
Old School of Pugs on Top Again in Ring Talks
Veteran promoter Tommy Ryan recalls Sullivan era as a hard hitting style dominant in boxing history. He cites Joffre Gardner Walcott Gans and Corbett as examples of power punchers able to end fights early. He notes Jeffries brings a crouch and youth style while Gardner and Walcott showcase defense and timing in clashes of era.
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Sullivan
Tommy Ryan
Corbett
Joffre
Gardner
Walcott
Gans
Worbett
Nel
Boeing
Jeffries
Root
Burrow
Ax Lotever
Iu Pte Ping
Fem
Cor Bett
Harness racing changes at Tilton fair state event
Badly garbled text reports that Tilton will miss the state harness race this year. It hints at a top class field and strong hopefuls from the association, noting expectations for a premier event in the sport despite the absence.
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Imany Yeu
Travis Again Champion Heady Player Wins Third Straight Title
Walter D. Travis representing Garden City Gulf Club dominates the amateur championship of the Paired State as he defeats his rival in a steady display of calm and consistent golf. The match, played in New York, ends with Travis hailed as the most heady player in the country. Nearby, Indiana horse racing results highlight Sufret and Halwa’s stakes win at Stratford.
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Garden City Gulf Club
Eet
Manlay Romeerup
Khon SM. Iyers
Dna Oehn
New York
Betty
Trevis
Gulf
Petty
Woman's Championship Golf Contest At Riverside Links
Entries close Wednesday for the women's championship golf tournament at Riverside Links in Indianapolis. Play starts Thursday with entrants including Mrs. Harry Hammond, Miss Lilian Brown, Miss Hessie McCrea, Miss Martha Henderson, Mrs. John Pierson, Mrs. Sam Pierson, Miss Halzebeth Rawls, Mrs. Charles Judson, Miss Dorothy Dorsey, Miss Lois Dyer, Miss Bessie Byfley, and Miss Gladys Wynne.
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Riverside Links
Harry Hammond
Lilian Brown
Hessie McCrea
Martha Henderson
John Pierson
Sam Pierson
Halzebeth Rawls
Charles Judson
Dorothy Dorsey
Lois Dyer
Bessie Byfley
Gladys Wynne
McCrea Wins City Gulf Championship in Open Golf
Joseph McCrea claimed the city gulf championship by winning the open tournament final. He defeated Robert Rawls on Monday and Don Lindley on Tuesday in a steady match. The decisive duel ended when McCrea won 2 up with one to play, securing the emblematic trophy cup for the city championship.
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Joseph McCrea
City Gulf
Robert Rawls
Don Lindley
Tuesdy
McCrea
Miss J A Carpenter Wins Low Medal in Qualifying Round
In Chicago on September 9 the Western Women’s Golf Association tournament opened at Exmoor Country Club with medal play. Miss J A Carpenter led after qualifying with the best score, earning the low medal honor for the round.
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Chicago
Exmoor Country Club
J. A. Carpenter
Phy
Meredith Seeks Job as Pitcher Turned Outfielder
Elmer Meredith, a top pitcher, seeks work despite poor treatment from Cantifion and Havenor. He has shifted to outfield after several Brewers were injured and enjoys the role, though Cantilion still wants him to pitch, creating a clash over his future.
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Elmer Meredith
Cantifion
Havenor
Meredith
Brewers
Cantilion
Milwaukee Sentinel
Old game of baseball vs the new one says Jesse Burkett
Jesse Burkett of the Cleveland Americans laments modern baseball noting the old league had nine hitters, constant battles, and louder crowds. He says today’s games feel like funerals, influenced by rules that stifle fight and excitement, and blames officials for dampening play.
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Jesse Burkett
Cleveland Americans
Americar
Cleveland
Rheumatism Cure Offered Free by Magic Foot Crafts
A promotional notice claims a free trial of Magic Foot Crafts that supposedly cure rheumatism and related ailments without medicine. The ad emphasizes worldwide fame, no cost to try, and high success, though it reads as a dubious offer with grand promises and vague details.
Magic Foot Drafts Promise Cures For Rheumatism
A fraudulent advertisement from the Magic Foot Draft Company of Jackson Michigan touts a “scientific” cure for rheumatism. It claims the foot pores absorb nitragen in sweat and that a draft delivers pulsen ureic acid to cause rheumatism, then offers free samples on approval and a single dollar if not satisfied.
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Magic Food Draft Company
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