Leever’s Elastic Arm a Talked Pitching Method
Prof Samuel Leever of Goshen Ohio claims his arm stays pliable by a system of exercise and care. He emphasizes curve throwing as essential, notes he can throw many curves with speed and accuracy, and identifies himself as one of the world’s top six twirlers. He began professional pitching with Richmond in 18__, later joined Pittsburgh where he remains a leading pitcher.
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Leever
Leerer
Weimer
Chicago
Richmond
Tittshure
Leaver
The Greatest Plunger on the Turf
John J. Ryan, once a fortune maker in the East, faced mail delays and creditors' actions in St Louis. After settling debts, he rebuilt wealth by wagering across eastern and western tracks, reportedly earning vast sums though his next moves remained unknown.
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St Louis
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Stow
Dartmouth EMS to Have a Monopoly on Football Coaching
Dartmouth coaches hold sway in the coaching ranks with graduates of Mid eastern college in charge at major colleges. Notable names include Jogie at Meserve and Wenorth at Cane Just Fail, with ties to Ohio Wesleyan and Yale influenced play styles. The piece predicts lively games as teams adopt the Dartmouth method amid new rules, foreseeing Greek voting dynamics in coaching battles.
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Axtmouth
Gradues
Wenforth
Cane
Dartmouth
Grek
Reserves and Greensburg Amateur Team Duel
Greensburg's amateur squad put in a firm showing against a Cincinnati National League club. Short Braden of Greensburg stood out for his notably effective passes and fielding. A local fan suggests he join Manager Watkins' roster next season. The Indianapolis Reserves rallied to a 1 to 2 win over Greensburg after holding them to a 1 1 draw over 14 innings. The Reserves and Greensburg meet in Indiana on October 89.
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Cincinnati
Short
Passe
Braden
Jie
Watkins
Indianapolis
Journall
Raf
Fonghall Wosrh
Reserves Trim Duesseldorfers in City Championship
The Indianapolis Reverver edged the Duesseldorfers 1 to 0 in the first city championship match. Umpire Chil oversaw the game played Sunday with an attendance of 2,200. Batteries Roeder and McBroughton, Reel and Massing starred for the teams.
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Indianapolis
Duesseldorfers
Roeder and McBroughto
Chil
Tine
Viewpoint on Hunting Petition Sparks Rally Debate
A fragmented quote shows a debate over a hunting petition, with a speaker expressing uncertainty about withdrawing support. The text hints at shifting opinions amid a rally and suggests disagreement on the petition’s fate and its legal implications.
Auto Test Promises Public Trial of Domestic Machines
The contest travels from New York to Cleveland and onward across several cities to test automotive reliability and adaptability. Starting Friday morning, it spans four days with multiple stops, advertising machines open to the public. The route includes Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and Youngstown, totaling about 73 miles in sight of the journey.
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Reidy Cleveland
New York
Mordit
Vete
Ip Sumy
Wrah Oak Xoom
Wil Vover
Ellen
Mamie
Tendaylvania
Sundar
Cleland
Mendar
Pittaburg
Youngster De Lettieieg Shines for Chicago Pitching
A fragmented report praises a young pitcher linked to the Chicago National League team. It highlights De Lettieieg as a rising talent who impressed while attending university and pursuing an engineering focus. The piece notes his future potential and favorable views from managers and peers.
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Uwirler
Levan Gansu
Uimnis
Setgel
Landau
Eleil
Cate
Halls Reine
Bowling Tournament Plans for Cleveland Venue Debated
National bowlers preliminary arrangements advance rapidly for the tie bowling tournament to be held in Cleveland. Whether the event will be staged at the Central Armory or Euclid alleys remains undecided. The prospects favor the greatest in the country’s bowling history with a large seating capacity sought.
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Cleveland
Central Armory
Euclid
Major Delmar and Lou Dillon Match Race Proposed
In New York on September 2 to 4 talks of a twenty five thousand dollar purse for a match race between noted horses Lou Dillon and Major Delmar. The Readville association has altered the purse for a meeting of the pair, with speculation about the mile distance and arrangements.
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Major Delmar
Lou Dillon
New York
Matth Betwern Yen Dillon
Major Belmar
FIM
Readville Association
Henderson Brings Speed and Change of Pace to Batting
A player named Henderson showcases speed and control, with a sturdy approach taught by a mentor years ago. He emphasizes smart pacing and technique to handle tough batters and mix in a change of pace during games.
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Henderson
Iane
Baseball Ends as Football Overtakes 1908 Scene
Baseball bows out for 1908 as football rises in popularity and crowds applaud. Regular season winds down in the major leagues while American league games linger. Indiana suffers a stunning defeat as Walton Prepsterian wins a close game on Vaclo ws one yard line late in the second half.
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Pleskin
Moleskin
Sesson
Foothall
Indiana
Walaeh
Standings and Scores from Last Games
Last games show Brooklyn 7 Boston 166 in a high scoring set. Philadelphia beats Chicago 3 1. St Louis defeats 4 with unclear opponent.
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Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelpta
Nek
Chicago
St. Louia
Football training methods might boost baseball progress
A column argues that applying football coaching and conditioning to baseball could raise players’ physical and mental preparation, tying in spring training, refining technique, and improving end results. It notes football’s organized, aggressive drills and questions why baseball teams don’t drill players similarly while acknowledging differing game demands.
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Ume
Jrante
Son of the Martyr President H A Garfield Joins Princeton
Harry A. Garfield, son of the murdered president, has accepted a chair in political jurisprudence at Princeton University. He and his brother James R. Garfield, now commissioner in the Department of Commerce and Labor, are prominent lawyers in Garfield Howe. Garfield has long been a reformer and city association leader, facing political opposition for his efforts.
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Harry A. Garfield
Princeton University
Sie
Jas. R. Garfeld
New ‘Lepartment of Commerce and Labor
Garfield. Garfield & Howe
H. A. Garfield
Reten
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Saturday Football Scores From Regional Games
Shortridge Ul 8 6 Sheridan Wabash 3 Indiana Purdue Engiewood Culver Chivago W O HB Alumni DePauw 0 Earlham 28 Reserves Harvard 1 Williams Yale 35 Trinity Columbia Westeyan Pennsylvania 27 Dickinson Georgetown 78 Maryland 4 Cornell 12 Hobart 0 Lafayette Gallaudet 0 Buckner 7 Wyoming 6 Carlisle 46 Gettysburg 0 Minnesota 29 Carleton 0 Iowa 6 Cornell College 0 Nebraska 4 Gran Island College Northwestern 2 Naperville College Chicago 1 Lawrence 0
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Engiewood
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Earlham
Reserves
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Williams
Yale
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Georgetown
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Gallaudel
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Wyoming
Carlisle
Gettysburg
Minnesota
Carleton
Towa
Cornell College
Nebraska
Gran Island College
Northwestern
Napperville
Chicago
Lawrence
South Bend Greens Win Central League Pennant
South Bend clinches the Central League pennant by defeating Fort Wayne in the final pollteeagon games. The Greens rose from the bottom to the top after a long season of back and forth with Fort Wayne, sealing the title in Faundar's game.
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South Bend Cinches
South Bent
Fort Wayne
South Bend Greens
South Lend
South Bend
Faundar
South Mend
Shortridge Routs Sheridan In Season Opener Victory
Shortridge football returned home Saturday with a decisive season opening win over Sheridan. Star backs Gipe and Milardiy Ure burst through the line while Joseph and Shank contributed strong ground work. New guard Culver weighs 156 pounds and Floyd Tayne misses a few days with a knee issue.
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Sheridan
Crawfordeville
Gipe
Andmilardiy Ure
Sheridan Wass
Joseph
Shank
Ieher
Culver
Floyd Tayne
Mayor of Chicago when it was a village
Alanson S Sherman died at Waukegan age unknown. He served as Chicago mayor in 1814 when the town was a village and had one year terms. He also led Chicago fire department for many years.
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Alanson S. Sherman
Chicago
Waukegan
Shaker Station
Hartford
Eddy Electric Mig. Co
Windsorco
Jackson & Co
Chemista
Indianapolis
Ind
Gale
All Druggis Ia
Pennsylvania Lines Special Excursions Oct 4
Two fast excursion trains run October 4 from Indianapolis to Vincennes and Cincinnati with round trips priced at 31.50 and 126 dollars respectively. Special morning departures by 6:46 a m and 4 m, evening return from Vincennes at 7:09 p m and from Cincinnati at 4:29 p m. Tickets required to board. penalties for riding without tickets noted.
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Vincennes
Cincinnati
Rushville
Connersville
Ad Ham
Aocaly
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