Leyburn Wins McDowell Purse at Lexington Meeting
Jack Leyburn, chestnut son of Rito Leyburn, ran away with the McDowell stake for 2:69 trotters at Lexington, taking straight heats from Locust Jack. Robert C., by Peter the Great, won the 2-year-old Lexington division, defeating High Admiral and Fanny Lawson as Gus Macey rode. Brenda Yorke finally beat rivals in the 2:66 pace after three heats.
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Lexington. Ky
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Lexington
Breeders’ Association
Jack Leyburn
Rito Leyburn
Locust Jack
Fanny Lawson
Gus Macey
Robert C
Peter the Great
High Admiral
Czarevna
Fa’ority
Pender, Sr
Brenda Yorke
World Series receipts show steady decline from last year
Detroit manager Chance praises clean play and sportsmanship while Jennings credits Chicago’s stronger team as decisive in the World Series. Football practice reveals a formidable La Crosse defense and growing fan enthusiasm for the Winona game, with local business leaders carving out time to support the Oct. 23 Sparta matchup.
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Detroit
Jennings
Chicago
Detroit Dash
Ginger
Winona
Minnesota
la Croege
la Crosse
Sparta
Dogs Play Football Like University Teams in London
An illustration from London shows dogs playing a sport modeled on football. Dogs push a large rubber ball over a goal line with their noses as rules mirror football. The scene highlights intelligent, well trained dogs enjoying the sporting contest.
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London
Eng
The Winner Stranger Won Indo Lence Contest
A fragment notes Stranger won last summer's Indo Lence contest while expressing regret at not competing. The speaker, Native, recalls laziness and references Cornell Widow in a brief, period tone.
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Stranger
Cornell
Sporting Briefs Across Cities Highlighting Baseball Plans
New scenes unfold as Christy Mathewson vows to write 290000 in insurance this winter. In Chicago the National commission members face debtors court after the world series over Joe Tinker unpaid bills. Illinois weighing coaching change potential pending big score loss. Indiana aims to beat Wisconsin with strong line and forward pass, while Wisconsin's foes expect a tougher test. Michigan's Wolverines train in secret with veterans, and Chicago projects a Maroon victory despite Illinois doubts. Umpire Jim Johnston resigns over world series exclusion. Boston Americans gain use of Little Rock grounds for new training.
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Christy Mathewson
Chicago
National Baseball Commission
Pulliam and Murphy
Joe Tinker
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Illinois
Bloomington
Indiana
Wisconsin
Madison
Ann Arbor
Wolverines
Jim Johnstone
Pulliam
Little Rock
Ark
Boston Americans
Detroit Clubs Seek Privilege to Sign Entire New Team
Detroit and other clubs sought the privilege for next year with M. J. Finn named again as manager and instructed to sign an entire new roster.
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Detroit
M. J. Finn
Why Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Gained Wide Use
From a small beginning the sale and use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has extended to all parts of the United States and to many foreign countries. It has proved especially valuable for coughs and colds.
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Chamberlain
United States
Rich Benefit Given as Balm to Giants
New York Oct 15 A field day at the Polo grounds next Sunday afternoon will raise funds to be split among Giants players. A monster evening benefit will feature eastern theatrical stars and introduce Giants of 1908. The Giants trophy committee will award jobs paid by baseball fans, with an expected total of about $10,000.
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New York
Polo Grounds
Giants
East
Greater New York
Giants and Tigers World Series Impact Discussed
The text notes two major benefits that would offset part of the revenue Giants lose from a World Series with the Tigers. It frames the argument around financial impact and potential gains from alternative outcomes.
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Giants
Tigers
Married Man in Trouble Finds Neglect Against Family Health
A married man is accused of neglect for allowing any family member to use remedies other than Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble. The ad touts Foley’s as superior with no opiates and a yellow package and is signed by O. T. Erhart.
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S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Foley
O. T. Erhart
Keene's Stable Wins Rich Champagne Stakes at Belmont
Belmont Park race reports that James R. Keene's Helmet won the $5,000 Champagne Stakes seven furlongs in 1:26 on the straight course. Helmet led by three lengths early, with Selectman close behind until Notter eased him in the final furlong.
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Belmont Park
N. Y
James R. Keene
Helmet
Colin
Selectman
Keene
Notter
Covaleski Set For Exhibition Games With Chicago Team
Chicago plans two exhibition games at home next Saturday and Sunday against Detroit. Covaleski the left handed pitcher from Philadelphia will start one game and is expected to receive the first $1 000 of the receipts. President Murphy hails the attendance as among the most successful in Chiсago’s National League era.
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Scrubs
Tiedeman
Keeler
Roddy
Cooper
Winona
Chicago
Detroit
Mary
Piters
Covaleski
Philadelphia
New York
Murphy
Boston
Stokes Wins Harbor Hill Steeplechase in Flat Finish
Stokes won the Harbor Hill steeplechase by a length ahead of Selecta with Etherial in third place after a hard drive for the 3 year olds race.
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Selecta
Etherial
Harbor Hill
Stokes al
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