No More Ladies Day at Washington Park
Chicago leaders of the American association deny any plan to invade Chicago with a team next year. President J D O'Brien and magnates say territorial lines are settled and talk of Chicago as a base is dead. They announce abolishing ladies day and a 50 percent cut in free admissions next season. Indianapolis pennant winner is forecast, and officers to be elected in Chicago December 26. Clubs report overall profits except St Paul, with eight clubs represented.
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Indianapolis Sun
Chicago
J. D. O’brien
American Association
National Commission
O’brien
George Jebeau
Sean
O'Brien
Indianapolis
Iag
St. Paul
W. H. Watkins
Sol Meyer
Louisville
Thomas A. Barker
T. M. Chivington
Columbia
E. N. Schoenborn
Toledo
W. R. Armour
Kansas City
George Tebeau
Milwaukee
C. S. Havenour
Minneapois
M. E. Cantillon
Nelson Loses Fight To Dick Nelson In 15 Rounds
Baltimore reporter notes that Soldier Burns of this city lost by decision after 15 rounds to Fighting Dick Nelson of New York before the Eureka Athletic club last night.
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Nelson
Baltimore
Soldier Burns
Dick Nelson
New York
Eureka Athletic Club
Marion County Sealed Bids for Crushed Stone
The Marion County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for furnishing crushed stone for turnpike roadways. Bids due by 10 am October 7 1908 with bond and affidavit as required by law. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. Witnessed September 17 1908 by Commissioners McGregor Mendenhall and Roberts, Auditor Sahm.
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Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Indiana
John M’gregor
John M. Mendenhall
WM. H. Roberts
Albert Sahm
Carr Shuns Yankees Post. Carr Returns To Indianapolis
The New York American League club drops Charley Carr from consideration as manager after pay demands. George Stallings has been signed to lead the Yankees. Jack Carney is set to manage the Beaneaters, with Joe Kelley possibly moving to Toronto if he leaves Boston.
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Charley Carr
Indianapolis
Carr
A. A
George Stallings
Jack Carney
Trenton Tristate
Beaneaters
Joe Kelley
Boston
Toronto
Governor Hughes Watches Races at Syracuse Fair
In Syracuse on September 18 Governor Hughes and Lieut. Gov. Chanler watched races from the state fair commissioner's box. Enthusiasm was limited due to Hughes favored Hart-Agnew anti-betting bill. Coronado the California Stallion won the 2:10 trot, lowering to 2.09% in the second heat, while Dr. Bonney repeated yesterday's 2:13 pace victory and Leslie Waterman captured the 2:09 pace in a tight contest.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Hughes
Chanler
State Fair Commissioners
Hart- Agnew
California
Coronado
Zaza
Dr. Bonney
Geers
Leslie Waterman
Danes Relentless Attack Shown in Nelson Gans Fight Pictures
The latest motion pictures of the Nelson versus Gans bout are shown at Tomlinson hall. Nelson dominates the action, his rapid pace and aggressive style depicted in vivid detail. Fans praised the realism but noted the lack of long-range theatrics. Screenings run from 11 30 a m to 11 p m today and Saturday with large crowds yesterday.
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Battling Nelson
Joe Gans
Nelson
Tomlinson Hall
Jim Stewart Stops Jeffords in Short Bout at Princess A C
New York boxing card saw Jim Stewart, termed the young pugilistic architect, force Philadelphia’s Jim Jeffords to quit at the end of the second round in a bout slated for six rounds at the Princess A C last night.
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New York
Jim Stewart
Jim Jeffords
Philadelphia
Princess A. C
Auto race meet opens at fairgrounds with record run hoped
Track officials prepare for speed fiends as the meet starts this afternoon at 2 30 with 11 events slated. Christie’s mile in 56 sec draws praise from Oldfield while a sub 54 for a mile is under wager. Grudge race pits Fisher Stoddard against Smith Haines with large bets and strict safety measures including Beck’s ambulance and fenced rail notices.
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Christie
Oldfield
Fisher
Stoddard
Smith
Haines
Beck
Pirates and Giants Battle at Polo Grounds in Doubled Headers
New York, Sept 18 Pirates and Giants clash in a two game set at Polo Grounds as the pennant race heats up. Mathewson and Wiltse face Brunettreville’s battlers with thirty thousand in attendance as the Giants seek two wins to force a tighter race with the Pirates.
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Sam Crane
New York
Pirates
Polo Grounds
Giants
Smoketown Buccaneers
Warriors
Brunettreville
Mathewson
Wiltse
McGraw
Fred Clarke
Baseball Schedule Headlines From Today’s National League Games
National League matchups include Cincinnati at Boston, St Louis at Brooklyn, Pittsburg at New York, and Chicago at Philadelphia. American League games feature Boston at Cleveland, Philadelphia at St Louis, Washington at Chicago, and New York at Detroit.
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New York
Sete Saneroerereas
Chicago
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Boston
Brooklyn
St. Louis Beebaeons
Detroit
Mars Erre Sarees
Cleveland
Pays
St. Louis Pesenes Ae
Washington
St. Louis
Farmers' Protective Dairy Association Incorporation
A new corporation named the Farmers' Protective Dairy Association is formed with its plant at 811 E. South St. The brick two story facility features cement floors and pasteurizing and clarifying equipment. Manager H N Slater, trained at Purdue and in Washington, touts high butter fat milk from Plainfield dairies. The firm, run by Anderson, Sanders, and Parsons, includes 57 incorporators aiming to supply wholesale and retail milk and butter directly to customers at seven cents per quart.
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The
Farmers’ Protective Dairy Association
E. South Street
H. N. Slater
Government Experimental
Purdue University
Washington City
Slater
Plainfield
Indiana
Messrs
Benjamin Anderson
Harry Sanders
N. E. Parsons
West Newton
Baseball Fan Charged With Securing Money By Love Scandal
In Boston on September 18, Michael J. Regan, famed baseball fan, faced a superior court accusation of fraud for allegedly securing $62,000 from 72 year old widow Harriet N. Brown by using romantic advances. Executor James S. Cannon, seeking to bar Regan from disposing of four mortgages and property totaling $62,000, claims the will Germaine.
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Boston
Mass
Michael J. Regan
James S. Cannon
Harriet N. Brown
Regan
Cannon
Kid W'Coy Hints Return to Prize Ring in Comeback Plan
In New York, Kid W'Coy vows to reenter boxing after bragging about past ring feats. He says he would target Papke Langford Maher and Sharkey, and would chase bouts with top names if offered. He teases a staged comeback with confidence and bravado.
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Coy
Kid
Acte Maher
Grane
Papke
Langford
Jim Stewart
Fred Bradley
Sailor Buirke
Peter
Sharkey
Temagami Guides Demand The Great North Country
Temagami region guides offer birch bark canoe expertise to summer visitors. Indian canoe knowledge yields superb guiding for fishing and hunting along Temagami lakes accessible via Grand Trunk Railway. Free descriptive publication available from G W Vaux in Chicago.
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North Country
Nimrod
Temagami
Thexs
Temagami Lakes
Grand Trunk Railway System
G. W. Vaux
Merchants Loan and Trust Building
Chicago
Baker Defeats O'Keefe In Fast Broadway Bout
In Philadelphia at the Broadway Athletic Club Harry Baker built and held a big lead over Tommy O'Keefe from the first round through six rounds. O'Keefe never challenged Baker's advantage as the crowd filled the venue.
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Baker
Tommy O'Toole
Philadelphia
Harry Baker
Tommy O'Keefe
Broadway Athletic Club
O'Keefe
Max Luttheg Admits Schober to Tough bout at Empire
Max Luttheg says he understands Schober has improved since their exhibition two years ago. The local wrestler, praised as the most scientific before the public, faces Schober who relies on youth and strength. Sam Murray will referee a catch-as-catch-can match, best two of three falls.
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Max Luttheg
Schober
the Empire
Luttheg
Sam Murray
Minor Heir Fails to Break World Pacing Record
In Peoria Illinois yesterday Minor Heir the famed pacing sensation raced a mile in 2 01 4 under adverse track conditions at the Great Western meeting. The time failed to beat the world record though his effort marked a respectable performance on a slower track.
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Peoria
Mango Beaten in Star Bout at Roman Wield
New York September 18 Eddie Walsh delivered a heavy beating to Willie Mango in the star bout at the Roman Wield, ending at the finish of the sixth round on the ropes.
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Mango
New York
Eddie Walsh
Willie Mango
Roman
Marquard and Durham Attract Attention At Polo Grounds
New York September 18 Rube Marquard and Louis Durham of the Indianapolis champions reported to McGraw and wore uniforms at the Polo Grounds. They drew crowds of bugs who watched the recruits more than the Cardinals. McGraw plans no use until pennant is secured, then rest Matty and Wiltsie for a tryout. Owens, the American Association umpire, debuted in the National League and did well.
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Marquard
Durham
Indianapolis Stars
Matty
Willie
Pirates
Cubs
Giants
Vic Willis
Glanta
New York
Rube Marquard
Louis Durham
McGraw
Polo Grounds
Cardinals
Wiltsie
Owens
Arcadia racetrack election ends in rough confrontation
Bruised, noses and blackened eyes marked the Arcadia track election. Lucky Baldwin failed to have H. A. Unrush chosen manager as Vice President Holland named critics and the result was a rough house. Officials for the coming meeting included A. W. Hamilton judge E. D. Cos assistant judge Dr. S. Gar manager P. P. Po cler scales.
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Los Angeles
Arcadia Racetrack
Lucky Baldwin
H. A. Unrush
Holland
Clem Crevelinger
Rough House
A. W. Hamilton
E. D. Cos
Dr. 8. Gar
P. P. Po
Scales
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Terminal Station
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People's Outfiting Company Five
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