Haggin Dominates American Turf With Vast Thoroughbred Empire
Wealthy rancher Jas. Ben Haggin controls 850 racehorses, more than Whitney Belmont and Keene combined, with multiple farms in Kentucky and California. He buys top stallions, studies pedigrees, and rarely bids beyond his target, building a vast breeding operation around Elmendorf and other premier properties.
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Jas
Ben All Haggin
Whitney
Belmont
Keene
Aunuslly
Beldom
Haggin
California
Ranebo del Pass
Hagein
Elmendorf
Kentucky
Haigrin
Baggins
Quest Blood
America
Europe
Climate believed to affect ball players by Ford case
An Indianapolis example from Eugene Ford shows climate alters pitching. Ford, a northraised pitcher secured from St Paul, excels in cool air and struggles in heat, with Corcoran and others noting Chicago heat, St Louis heat and damp salt air all impact fielding and hitting.
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Ford
Indianapolis
Eugene Ford
Watkins
St. Paul
North
Saltwater
Bop
Indiana
Jie
Corcoran
Tom Daly
Chicago Americans
Chicago
St. Louis
Base Running As a Factor in Winning Ball Games
J J McGraw of the New York Nationals argues base-running is highly valuable, noting many close games hinge on daring on the bases. He says a skilled runner disrupts the pitcher, forces faster catches, and heightens spectator excitement, making base-running a key strategic element in baseball.
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J. J. McGraw
New York Nationals
Polo Season Hints From Indianapolis Signs Not Yet Named
In Indianapolis polo plans for the coming season loom with names unannounced yet. It is known that Harry Way and Coggehall will return. A new rink on Virginia Avenue is rising rapidly as preparations proceed.
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Indianapolis
Polo
Harry Way
Coggehall
Virginia A
Diddil's Great Score Defeats Opponents In Golf Match
Diddil and partner were defeated in a one hole match on Tuesday by W Heddie and Joseph McCrea by four up with three to play. Diddie played in exceptional form and completed the course in seven strokes. The record is claimed unmatched and the course is said to have never before yielded such a score.
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Bia
Europe
Muney
Hage bin
Igland
I. Rea. Orme
Austria
Modred
Durabin
Artillery
Delk
Kinley Mack
Ben Holiday
Easting Arable
Nasturtium
Whitney
Hargin
Lasphins
Salvator
Tenny
Little Black
Montana
Haggin
Waterboy
Dr. Carroll
Fos Hii
New York
Don Lindley
River Fide
Whe Dhddie
Joseph McCrea
Diddie
Comiskey Names Greatest Baseball Player in America
Charles Comiskey argues the greatest player is Jean Wagner La Joie, calling Napoleon French and noting LaJoie’s top hitting and fielding. Eddie Stern defeats Nelson in Michigan City bout, Stern set to fight Edie Santry next.
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America
Eddie Stern
Michigan City
Ind
Indianapoliz
Nelson
Hight
Stern
Edie Santry
Where They Play American League and National League
Briret to Boston St Louis at New York Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland at Washington New York at Pittsburgh
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Briret
Boston
St. Louie
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Pittsburg
Standings and scores with dates and fare information
St Louis 8 Washington Chicago 7 Roston 6 Cleveland 6 New York 4 Detroit 7 Philadelphia 4 Philadelphia 12 Cincinnati Cincinnati 8 Philadelphia £ Boston 10 St Louis 1 Brooklyn 3 Pittsburg 4 Chicago New York 1 1.50 Springfield and Return 1.50 1.25 Decatur and Return 1.25 Sunday Sept 27 Special train leaves Indianapolis and Springfield trips listed with times and excursion remarks for passengers boarding trains without note.
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St. Louis
Washington
Chicago
Roston
Cleveland
New York
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Boston
Brooklyn
Pittsbury
Springfield
Decatur
Indianapolis
Open Indiana gun club shoot yields record scores
The Indianapolis gun club open grounds hosted a strong tournament with top marksmen like C. C. LeCompte from Kentucky posting high scores. Capt. Tom Marshall of the All-American team praised the talent, claiming twenty amateurs could defeat world contenders. Weather delayed events but shooters remained confident the program would finish by 4:90 p.m.
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Indianapolis
C. C. LeCompte
Kentucky
Tom Marshall
Dianapolis
Thurs
Emek
Coach K W Brewer Builds A Fast Football Team
Coach K W Brewer enforces strict field rules to keep order at practice with no swearing and only captains on the field. The squad averages 143 pounds and many are track athletes aiming for a flawless team. Clarence McKinney is likely to quarterback, with possible first team end and a shift for Bert Dunning after leaving Fehool. Bowler league season starts Wednesday night at local alleys as clubs prepare for opening games.
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K.W. Brewer
Shank
McKinney Termery
Bowling culture in Indianapolis as German influence grows
A prominent Indianapolis Turnverein member describes why bowling draws strong German representation in the city and other towns. He notes Germans dominate alleys, the sport’s evolution through private and public lanes, and how Americans, English, and Germans traced ball, basket, and golf analogies in a developing national scene.
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Lel
Turnverein of
Indianapolis
Mans
Gossip Of Hoosier Players In The Amertoay Association
The Indhumpulin leroes of fourth place in the Amerrteay association have scattered. George Kihm left the team at Toledo and went to work in a Delphos sawmill. He is a diligent worker, never drinks, and has a wife and family. Several Hoosier players are noted for their homes and futures, with Arthur Courter to Bells Landing and Orvith Woodruff to Cincinnati. Other players are listed with ambiguous origins, and talks of next season in Indianapolis and beyond.
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Billy Pex
Hoghever
Indhumpulin Leroes
Aimerteay Association
Guteldte
Bren
Pete
Portland
George Kihm
Toledo
Watkins
Delphos
Saeyer
Kihm
Arthur Courter
Bells Landing
Orvith Woodruff
Cincinnati
M. E. Haydon
Heart Resort
Hat. Springs
Ark
Southern
Jada
Jake Volts
P. Lelie
Indianapalis
Ome Newjin
Georgetown
Lawa
Pageneard
Minneapolis
Min
Rillwater
Minn
Stilwater
Hoggie
Wabash vs Shortridge Game Weighs in on Speed and Rules
Coach Brewer defended Wabash at Crawfordsville after a 20 pound weight edge over Shortridge, arguing future football favors speed and science over size. He urged shifts to quicker play and skill, while Shortridge captains and players criticized Capt. Clark for his conduct and its effect on athletics, with several regulars missing practice.
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Capt
Clark
Wabash
Hart
God Players Claim City Tennis Championship at Riverside Courts
Ruck and Wheaton won the qualifying round to reach the finals of the Riverside City tennis tournament. Kings, Davenport, and others vied for the championship as Wheaton and Rack reached the decisive matches.
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Riverside Courts
Ruck
FA Wheaton
Juha Kings
Tardod Ware
Davenport
Wheaton
The Football Girl Quest in a Shattered Verse
An irregular verse fragment centers on a football girl named with red figs imagery, rushing with eager steps toward a distant match. The text references a fall season, warriors, and a new cup. It contains garbled lines and stray phrases, resembling a broken OCR page from a vintage newspaper.
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Esger Stepa
Amateurs Seek City Game Next Sunday in Indianapolis
Indianapolis unions seek a game with any cam in the city for next Sunday afternoon. Cal Charles Berry listed as contact on a7. First game of the series between the Indianapolis Reserves and the Duesael Dorfers will be played at Brighton Beach next Sunday afternoon.
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Indianapolis
Cal Charles Berry
Duesaeldorfers
Brighton Beach
Magic Foot Draft claims cure for multiple patients
The notice touts Magic Foot Drafts as curing pain for diverse individuals including Brg. Leah iumbaugh and Edward Lincoln of Rochester New York, A J Keenan of Leans Grocer, Calvin Hersome of Boston, and a Fort Worth resident. It urges readers to request a free draft on approval from DRAPT UG in Duckson Michigan and promises permanent relief without pain.
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Michigan
Franbie
Nature
Anshaly
Leah Iumbaugh
Xnvb
Edward Lincnln
Rochester
New York
A. J. Keenan
Calvin Hersome
Boston
Cummings
Fort Worth
Wette
Mage Foot
Olver
Duckson
Mich
A. A
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Diddil
Riverside
PALM
Larry Lajoie
Comiskey
Charles Comiskey
Bayer Ike
Napoleon
Wagner
Ladde
Lerfme
C.H. & Clay
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Si Cinerat
USS
Shortridge
Clarence McKinney
Bert Dunning
Fehool
Turmer
Pastime
Marion Alls AN
Bobe
Eugenia Burch
L. Curtis
Len Strame
Morris Park
Calleb
Rich Matron
Uhey
Kot
Cspreza
Charlemont
France
Eer
Oraecen
Casteres
Pariaian
Brewer
Football Girl
W. H. Betts
Delaware Street
Indianapolis, Ind
Medical and Surgical Institute
Delaware St
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