Notes of the Turf and Racing Updates
Notes of the Turf reports on horse age two racers, trainer moves, and track conditions at Prestwood, with Ed Mlodgen praising the facility. Mentions of John Gentry Theodore Shelton and jockey Vernon Wilson, plus Mac Briggs winning at Elvaston Castle and Petaluma two year olds racing hotly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Wilson
Pine Grove
Tie
Wilson
Boston
AL Nottingham
Wisham
Mac Urig¢s
Elvaston Castle
P. Lorilard
Dinkka
M. R. Lebaudy
Ciribouw
Bgainst Mac Briggs
Richmond Declared First Half Winner in League
The State League managers met at the Business Men's Association rooms to settle the pennant race. Richmond led after the first half ending August 24, with plans for a new schedule from Aug 24 to Sept 16 and a best of seven for the pennant. If Richmond wins the second half or both halves, they claim the Nowlan Cup. else the cup goes to the second-half winner. Umpires and contracts were discussed, with Beck and Pop Tate proposed, Kelly could replace Tate. A revised finishing schedule was adopted, listing games from Aug 24 to Sept 16 across Richmond, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton, and Norfolk venues.
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Mlet
Business Men's Association Rooms
DL. Watson
H. L. Maynard
Portsmouth
A. A. O'Neill
Norfolk
Hampton
W. B. Bradley
Richmond
Bayer
Bradley
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Meague
O'Neill
Nowlan Tean
League
Cntract
Watson
Messrs
Beck
Pov Tate
Kelly
Jim Litithe
Petal
Newport News
Newport News Hampton
Tsmouth
Newport News-Hampton
Sporting Notes Point to Busy Boxing and Croquet Scene
Rob Fitzsimmons reaches New York by ocean liner Saturday while Charles McVarty of Philadelphia seeks a 128 pound bout with Kid McPartland. Rollo Herkes defeats Pred Gilbars, Butler wins croquet national title in Norwich. Dan Stuart reels in Corbett-Starkey talks, Bath Beach instructor Donaldson challenges a 10 mile race from the Battery. Charles Johnson boxed Tharry Fisher for South Brooklyn AC, while plans loom for Jack Mekpele vs Kid Madden with $600 stakes, winner to meet Casper Leon for world 105-pound crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donaldson
Arto of Swimming
Bath Beach
the Battery
New York
Avourk Vill
Belmge
Jack Mekpele
Kid Madden
Eldridee Athletic
Windsor Theater
Johony Toman
Marden
Casper Leon
Cycling Campaigns and Record Attempts Stir Bicycling World
An item notes cycling clubs forming for the fall and discussions of new leaders and races. It mentions Charlie Wark proposing to ride a mile in sixty seconds behind a trolley car, Anderson's mile in sixty three seconds behind a train, and Nassau Trolley Company President Johnson aiding the effort. A new syndicate led by O Stearns & Co and A G Spalling & Bros aims to control racing circuits from Philadelphia to Chicago, with LAW rivals facing prizes. Kansas meet records are also cited with Vesper Bren Hunt and Treddy achieving faster times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Wark
Kings County
Anderson
Barl
Johnson
Nassau Trolley Company
Brooklyn
Ao Syndicate of
Biocycle Manufacturers
League of American Wheelmen
Racine
O. Stearns & Co
Syracuse
N. Y
A. G. Spalling & Bros
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Moston
Buffalo
L.A. W
Salina
Kaw
L.A
National League Yesterday's Games Report
National League results recap with scattered rain delays. New York beat Louisville 8 to 5 in first game. second game tied 4 to 4 after 11 innings due to darkness. Key moments include Joyce's seven runs in the first inning drought and Pickering's misplay allowing two runs to tie the second game. Two games slated for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Louisville
Darknes
Joyce
Loulavile
Pickering
Tiernan
Corbett Sharkey talks on world belt title provision
In Earneat New York August 24 D J Lynch for Sharkey and Samuel Thal for Corbett met at Police Gazette offices to fix time and place for the fight. Corbett seeks the Police Gazette world belt by forfeiture from Witasimmons. Stuart and Wheelock discuss purses and venue, with next meeting planned. Also YC racing in Toledo opened with Vencedor and Canada in light breeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Begum
Earneat
New York
D. J. Lynch
Tom Sharkey
San Francisco
Lynch
National Sportline Club
Wheelock
Stuart
Corbett
Sharkey
Neures
Brooklyn Wins Pitchers Game Amid Darkness
A pitchers battle between Kennedy and McCormick ends with Brooklyn scoring on a wild throw and Kennedy's safe at first two men retired. The game is called after seven innings due to darkness with Brooklyn winning 4 to 1. Other notes include Boston winning in a ninth inning pitchers duel and rain postponements delaying Cleveland Baltimore and Philadelphia Saint Louis games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Kennedy
McCormick
Siyle
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Washington
Cincinnat
Clearinghouse committee mulls loan certificates in New York
The Clearing House Loan Committee met this morning in New York and learned that the National Bank of Commerce has made an application for loan certificates. The bank does not need certificates itself and would use them to support smaller concerns. The committee adjourned without action and will reconvene tomorrow. No other applications were received beyond the National Bank of Commerce’s tentative request, contingent on others joining. If issued, collateral would be accepted at 7.5 percent of market value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National
Mink of Commerce
Tf Clearinghouse
John Ward
New Ele
A. I. King
Roanoke
Wash-ington
Wrigley
Bays
Oliver
Cuban cigar makers seek immigration to Colombia
Colon, Colombia reports a large number of Cuban cigar makers notifying the Government of the Department of Belivia of readiness to emigrate if a company is formed to promote immigration and aid migrants. Bogota lawmakers pass a law abolishing coffee export duty. General Calderon will present a bill to annul emergency powers granted to the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Colombia
Department of
Belivia
Congress
Bogota
Calderon
Meld for Murder Warrants Palmer Across States
Sunday morning Chief of Police Darwin received a telegram from the Chief of Police of Washington city ordering the apprehension of John Palmer of that city. He is wanted on a murder charge in Connellsville Pennsylvania. Palmer’s old home is said to be in Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meld
Darwin
Washington City
John Palmer
Connellsville
Palmers
Norfolk
Baseball Pickups In Eastern League Rumors And Notes
Brooklyn's Tom Daly shines with solid batting and fielding as trade chatter swirls. Kilmer Smith injures in Cleveland games prompting lineup shakeups while Joe Hornung and Pat Powers' staff draw interest from Boston Steds era fans. The piece also discusses coaching controversy and a letter praising Oliver from Virginia League to Washington Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hornung
Boston Steds
Pat Powers
Kilmer Smith
Pittsbury
Cleveland
Harry Davis
Conny
Brooklyn Eranis
Tragedy Follows Business Dispute In Montgomery Area
In Tuscaloosa County Alabama William Davenport, once employed by merchant D S Robertson, shot and killed Robertson after a business misunderstanding. Davenport is held in Tuscaloosa Jail as a negro described as Palmer is arrested for identification.
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Montgomery
Ala
Tuscajoora
Ali
AL Hicleman's
This County
William Davenport
Id. S. Robertson
Robertson
Davenport
Tuscaloosa
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Nie Shelton
John Gentry
Theodore Shelton
Mlodgen
Prestwood
Q Hornpine
Rave Sin
Baster Company
Directum
Detroit
California
Hickok
Ttrainers
Acrons
Mart Demarest
Mager
New England
AK. Alvord
Tiiineis Debert
Marguerite
Macey
Petaluma Fair
Estelle Wilkes
Maimbrino Wiks
Bonnie Belle
Whalebone
Ayeat
Gladys W
Pop Tate
Eek
Walues
Richmond-Norfolk
Woort News
Portsuth
General Sporting Notes
Rob Fitzsimmons
Hares
Charles McVarty
Kid McPartland
Rollo Herkes
Pred ‘Gilbars
Chleaze
Butler
Middleton
Conn
Norwich
Omm. I
James
New London
Prise
Dan Stuartle
Langley
Tex
Charles Johnson
Minnekota
Tharry Fisher
South Brooklyn Athletic Club
Sam Tonkins
Owlong
Jimmy Handler
Aus
Gibbons
Orfolk
National League
Baltimore-Celemands
Philadelphia-St. Louis
Pittsburg
Washington-Cincinnati
Imbn
Dosten
St. Louis
Miladelphia
Cincinnati
Big Fengen Garry
Philbelt
Ester
Iit
Loulavilla
Batterioes
Seaymour
Hill
Miller
Sullivan and
Warner
Herman
Dexter
TRE
Regina
R.H. E. Mincago
Terry
Anson
Kennedy and Burrell
Hoston
Veston
Tenney
Nichols
Dawley
Pittsboro
Bergen
Hawley and Sugden
Totelp
Palmer
Cuticura
Sterry
Mortenarg
Howtow
Col
Pert
Main Street
Blackwell's
Durham
Shadees Durham
Walters
Cook, Clark & CO
Norfolk, Va
Tana Gee
ASD
Pool-Tanle
Iland
Hank
Otice
Chireh
F. Dean
Governor Street
G. S. Briggs
Salt Room
Japan
Southern
Sunny Company
Jou Tosto
Toomen
M. N. Killen
Filbert Street
van Telburg Hofman
J. M. Main
YS Irwin
Anne Smithfield
S. J. Whitehurst, A. Cor
Onan Ha
Chastotte Atte Strats
Arcade
Queen
Church
Reo Dennery
Bell & OC
Ocean View Hotel
U. B Navy Yard Band
E. R. Thornton
Deeiin View
Ocean View R
Tin Old Sweet Springs
Monroe County
Wealon
America
Lenge
A. E. White
Cobb's Island
Virginia
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic
P.O
COB & Spady
Proprietora
Czee Daily
Hartford
Universal
Southern Agency
OLD Dominion Paper CO
Commerce Street
Galatia
Ill
Paria Medicine Co
Bt. Louis
Ghove
Tinva Pevrer
Mly, Inky, Cam & CO
Uculara
M. Woolley
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