Review of Baseball and Boxing News Explores Leagues
A columnist discusses baseball's club rights to release players, the Sullivan Kilrain boxing fight looming, and Van Der Abe's potential moves. We preview standings with Cleveland Boston New York Chicago and Deacon White’s fate, then compare Sullivan and Kilrain with race facts, records, and early personal details.
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Cleveland
Boston
Spiders
New York
Peserat
Giants
Keefe
Ward
Sullivan
Britain
John L. Sullivan
Hichlands
Jake Kilrain
Joseph John Kililen
Kilrain
Killrain
Alata
Somerville
Mass
La Perla del Fumar sale locations listed in Pittsburgh era ad
The notice lists La Perla del Fumar clear Havans for sale at hotels and eateries in Key West and Pittsburgh area including Hotel Duquesne Hotel Anderson St Charles Albemarle Union Restaurant and various addresses such as 3799 Fifth Ave 35 and 37 Frankstown Ave 76 Lie Ave and 8716 Linbart among others. Names John Lauler Peter A Ganster John F Ganster Peter Weber Ezra W Biagan Bald Co and Smithfield Street address appear as sellers or contacts.
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Smitha
TIPS FOR TURFMEN AND THE CINCH SUPERSTITION AT THE POST
Turfmen prize signs and omens as jockeys ride. Anderson and Garrison repeatedly dismount and trigger a rush of bets as fans seek luck. At Gravesend on May 18 the cinch superstition began when Anderson’s mount Fides won after a fall. Subsequent races with Joe Lee and Padisha reinforced the betting frenzy.
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Anderson
Fides
Gravesend
Mr. Belmont
Juggler
Joe Lee
Garrison
Padisha
Signs and superstitions of horse racing observed by a veteran
An old racing enthusiast dismisses superstition yet details beliefs guiding bets. He cites a lucky five dollar gold piece found years ago, signs linked to morning routines and limb positions, and rules like Monday as a bad luck day. He notes misreads and player pride influence outcomes.
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Deacon White
Nimick
White
Ealing
Detroit
Jerome
Races and Superstitions Rule Luck at the Track
Tales of luck charms at the racecourse spread from hunchbacks to sign reading. Bettors touch a humped back, seek numbers like 7, watch moon sightings, and select horses by signs. An old racegoer lists rules from avoiding ladders to wearing lucky seats, with anecdotes of Lawyer Howes and a curious palm rub at the paddock.
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Turfmeen
Thomas
Jock
Wedge
Whiatlo
William F. How
Ana
Massa Howe
Firensi
Walbaam
Firenzi
Eiton
Pigeon
Blone
To Aufrecht's Elite Gallery ad in Pittsburg
The notice promotes cabinet photos at 516 Market Street Pittsburg at one dozen for a limited time until September 1. It urges early arrival and elevator use and claims unmatched quality. It also mentions receiving beer varieties from Anheuser Busch J Louis Budweiser Phil Best and Jos Schmits at 633 Smithfield Street.
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von der Abe
8 Louis
Washington
8&1
Lous
Mr. Abe
W &T. Ois
Abe
Louis
Bis
St Louis Cranks
Association
Aufrecht
Market St
Pittsburg
Anheuser-Huseh
J. Louis
Budweiser
Phil. Best
Jos. Sehiits
Smithfield Street
Wrou
Anfrecht
Pittsburg Nine Triumphs In Doubleheader At Recreation Park
The Pittsburg team defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in both games at Recreation Park before 4 000 to 5 000 fans. Midget Miller received a black pig as a playful omen after the first game, which Pittsburg won 3 runs to 2 in 11 innings, with Buffinton and Morris handling pitching. The second game was a blown-out 4 to 0 victory for Pittsburg as Staley and Sunday starred on defense and offense.
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Pittsburg
Recreation Park
Dunlap
Harry Wright
Phillies
Hanlon
Buffinton
Morris
Iitter
Buff
Mulvey
Clements
Hanson
Beckley
Miller
George
Fogarty
Smith
Farrar
Hallojar
Schriver
Kuehne
Sanday
Pete Wood
Decker
Staley
Wood
Pussens
Sunday
Edgars Wand Og
Little Fly
McQuaid
Pittsburg visits spark Boston on Western swing
Boston on first Western trip as Pittsburg fans test their lungs in daily Music Hall exhibition games. Buck Ewing predicts July Fourth wins for the New Yorks while Crane’s curves loom. Boston’s stress lies with Loftus Hart and a expanding grounds project near the new grandstand.
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Ae Diamond
New Yorks
Chicago
Buck Ewing
Buck
Crane
New York
Boston
Senators Strike to Win at Pittsburg in Excitement
The Pittsburg game drew great local excitement as the Senators secured a decisive win. Hank O Day’s form in the box pleased fans, with Wilmot, Roy, and manager Merrill praised for timely moves. Changes loom in umpire staff as President Young plans replacements while Barnum and Fessenden face removal.
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Washinerton
Senators
Pittsburg
Hank O' Day
Hank
Wilmot
Roy
Merrill
Connie Mack
Irwin
Carney
Tom Daly
Testaone
Bones
Sweeny
Mannel Morrill
Jerry Denny
Jerry
Umpee
Barnum
Essenden
Young
Curry
Phil Powers
Fessenden
Wea
Jim Whitney
Hoosiers
Jim
Brotherhood
Chasaiim
Whitney
George Shoch
Milwaukee
Omaha
Western Association
Jona Morrill
Burker
Boston
Brother McGil
Poat
Jerry Beseme
Kate C
iMaybe
Capital Park
Religious Summary and Missionary Progress Across Nations
The article notes Christian colleges in Lahore with 135 students of diverse faiths, daily noon prayer services in bank buildings, and a Lutheran Synod raising $100,000. It cites Lake Forest University’s endowment of $500,000, the Theological Seminary in Washington DC with a $235,000 endowment and library, and Moody and Sankey hymn book distribution totaling over 43 million copies. It mentions missionary receipts to April 20 totaling $175,931 with expenses of $28,338. It reports Delhi attempts to clarify alien contract labor law for a Catholic university and Tibet as a missions outpost. It highlights a New England donor funding a Christian university in Japan via Rev. Neesima, and a Sunday reform movement enabling 49 rail workers to rest on Sundays, signaling broader social impact.
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Christian College
Lahore
Tak General Synod
Lutheran Church
Lake Forest University
Chicago
The
Theological Seminary
Columbia
D. C
England
American Missionary Society
Roman Catholic University At
Washington
Springfield
Thibet
Mississippi River
Local Clothing Makers Promise Warranties and Prices
The shop at Star Corner Liberty Street pledges home manufacture of all clothing sold, offers free repairs for suits $10 or more, guarantees prices to be competitive, and promises satisfaction or money refunds.
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Liberty St. Star Corner
Five Whiskies and Fireworks Display at Local Shops
An 1855 to 1879 list showcases Pure Rye Whisky brands and quarts from Guckenheimer, Moss Export, and Overholt with prices and dealers in Pittsburgh. Also advertised are a fireworks sale at J. H. Johnston 106 Smithfield and photo gallery deals at Anfrecht’s Elite Gallery 516 Market Street with cabinet photos $1 per dozen and elevator use.
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Wialald O
Gibson's
Guckenheimer
Ckisiesecbe Ceteecetess
W. Schmidt
Fifth Ave
J. H. Johnston’s
Smithfield Street
Extraordinary summer dress goods at Lynch's Market Street
In July 3 and 4, H. J. Lynch at 438 and 440 Market street offers cashmeres, serges, jersey knits, plaids, Henriettas and embroidered robes. Package includes $4 round trip to Cleveland via P and L E R B tickets good to July 5. Also mentions Tawsa Baseball Cookies from Tussu & S. Manors & Co.
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H. J. Lynch
Market Street
Cleveland
Tawsa
Tussu & S. Manors & Co
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