Farmers and locals brace for Prairie State game disruptions
Weather storms force cancellation of afternoon events at Quincy and affect Decatur Peoria and Bloom schedules. Oscar W Shannon of the new club calls off play. two games may be moved to Shannon Field starting at 8 pm if flood conditions ease. Tickets cost one dollar for unreserved admission. a few slips will admit live wires and others with dollar bills.
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Decatur
Pegria
Bloom
Oscar W. Shannon
New
Fternoon
Shannon Field
Pattle
Oscar Graham Eller
Faughes
Billy Neal
Toirlee
Patty
Ollar
Fragmentary OCR Respecting Daas While Item
A garbled OCR snippet mentions Daas while and names like O’Connor amid unclear context. The readable bits suggest a brief note or obituary fragment without a clear event or date.
Hal Chase Leads Victory as Buffalo Tops Brooklyn
Hal Chase's triple sparked a win in Buffalo over Brooklyn by seven to two. R. He and F. Smith combined on the mound with Anderson and Blair in the field, while the seventh inning and bases loaded helped secure the victory.
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Hal Chase
Biffalo
Brooklyn Vé
Balti Defeats Newark In Ten Inning Feature Game
In a July 10 ten inning state league match at Mill ARK New Jersey Balti beat Newark 3 to 2. Baltimore’s Johnson pitched with Jacklitsch for Newark Kaiserling and Rariden behind the plate. The game featured a disputed call involving a Walsh play and a contentious decision that sparked disputing benches.
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Mill. Ark
N. J
Balti
Newark
Walsh
A. R.H.E. Iee
Johnson
Jacklitsch
Kaiserling and
Rariden
Weeaeoes
Doyle Hero Helps New York Take Eighth Victory
New York wins eighth in a row as Larry Doyle shines with three baggers off Matisvec. R H E and other box scores show Doyle driving in runs and contributing to a 7 to 3 victory over Cincinnati.
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Larry Doyle
New York
Doyle
Cinatis
Sones and Hoers Win in Louis Tennis Match
In St Louis on July 10 Drummond bolstered by Hoers defeated Paul Darrough and Hugen Monastty representing Oklahoma as the Contro States Tennis Association event continued.
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Sones
Hoers
Louis
Drummond
Boland
States
Assoee
Paul Darrough Hugen
Chicago Polo Club Triumphs In Hazardous Toward Tournament
In a terse Chicago Polo Club report, AGO wins the second match against Onwentsia as Toward hosts a tournament day. The close of play notes hazardous conditions affecting the event and outlines the final score and standings.
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Chicago Polo Club
The
Chicago
Onwentsia
Unclear fragment from race report on time and defense
Fragmentary notes mention a 3 deconds and 48 seconds time in a defense sloop context with references to Chad and SRG. The readable content is sparse and lacks clear facts or structure for a full item.
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Mainutten
Chad's
SRG
Sully's Stuff on Linder Beck and Daringer in Rainy Season
A lively column laments rain’s impact on the league and salutes Linder Beck’s potential, though Rolla Daringer’s form is questioned. Daringer’s recent play drew praise despite limited reciprocity with Huffy Hoffman, while Jake Hase vows to mock his own poetry. Nick Kaht defends umpires amid Arundel signing debate.
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Daringer
Huffy” Hoffman
Three Towns Welcome Spec Hurl Burt Release Watch
Recounts that Aniadel is said to be a good man and off beat if true while the release of Spec Hurl Burt the famous Um Pirate is expected soon. Bloomington scribes note three towns welcomed mats with Welcome signs as umpiring concerns persist and question where the whole stands.
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Aniadel
Spec
Hurlburt
Bloomington
Weekend Sport Sheet Teases Oddities and Questions
A Saturday sport sheet sample mentions a quirky mix of topics. Readers encounter notes about an veteran player seeking a coffee break and booze, a request to read a German text, questions on Al Cummings and his potential Sunday pitch, a query on the U S vice president, and a reference to the 1868 Iowa crime with hints of a warrant in a Caesar affair.
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al Cummings
United States
Iowa
Brutus
Pete Lister Resigns as Bloomington Loomers Manager
Pete Lister has handed in his resignation as manager of the Bloomington Loomers. The move is surprising as the team had been progressing, and his departure follows a period of decent performance. Quincy fans are reminded that attendance drives baseball success in their city and should not repeat last year’s poor turnout.
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Pete
Lister
Bloomington
Loomers
Bloomers
Quincy
Quincey
Speed Boys and Movie Plow Boys Double Header Day
A large crowd is urged to attend the 2 PM double header featuring the Speed Boys and the Move Plow Boys. Tickets are 125 for season holders, 25 cents for single admission, with grandstands priced the same. officials note slower ticket sales and push fans to attend today to boost the second season.
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Clork
Speed Boys
Shannom
Nichols Mot Champ Wins Metropolitan Open
Gilbert Nicholls of Wilmington Del wins the Metropolitan Golf Association Open Championship at Fox Hills Clifton N Y after a playoff over Robert G MacDonald of Buffalo to 78 strokes in 18 holes and 72 hole medal play. Nicholls previously won the title in 1909.
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N.Y
Gilbert Nicholls
Wilmington
Del
Metropolitan Golf Association
Fox Hills
Robert G. MacDonald
Buffalo Jr
Afonbaltty
Sroit
Meétrajyal Stantide
Scribe Reviews Three-I League Talent In Baseball World
Rex, writing from Decatur, evaluates top Three-I prospects after weeks of watching Davenport Gould lead his peers. He names Cummings, Bates, Higbee, and others, notes Jedgue and Schlanker performances, discusses Rowland and Daringer stories, and highlights Jackson Pettigrew and Castle as standout fielders and a strong managerial presence.
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Decatur
Baseball World
Chicago
Base Ball World
Middle West
Gould
Davenport
Cummings
Speed Boys
Bates
Mm ‘Higbee
Quincy
Trotter
Kirmayer
Schlanker
Bloomington
Ouiney
Park
Jacobs
Rockford
Tch
Sullivan
Dubuque
Meyer
Waring
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Stutz
Rolla’ Daringer
Peoria
Daringer
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Cinieininati
Ed Herr
St. Louis Cardinals
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Yelle
Herr
Cardinals
Clarence Rowland
Huggins
Rowland
Comiskey
White Sox
Jewell
Charlie Jackson
Bird
Pettigrew
Moline
Xter
Bradley Wins Central Lows Tennis Singles Title
Fred Bradley of Des Moines captured the Central Lows Tennis Tournament singles championship in Toledo Iowa defeating Hamilton of Milwaukee 6 4, 6 4, 5 7, 9 7. Hamilton and Carl Stiger of Toledo defaulted in doubles to George Baker Decorah and Paul White Cedar Rapids in the finals.
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I'red Bradley
Des Moines
RN ‘Hamilton
Milyweu
Kee
Wig
Hamilton
Carl Stiger
Toled
George Baker
Decorah
Paul White
Cedar Repids
Pet Lister Resigns as Bloomington Manager and First Baseman
Bloomington Indiana July 10 Pete Lister manager and first baseman of the Bloomington Three-T league team resigned today. John Lindsay shortstop will probably succeed him. Lister resigned on his own initiative and to the surprise of the owners.
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Pet Lister
Bloomington
Pete
Lister
John Lindsay
Superbas Sweep Cubs in Doubleheader Narrowly Behind
Brooklyn dominates Chicago in both games at home, taking an 8 to 3 first game win with strong pitching by Douglas and Dell. In the nightcap Dell blanks Chicago 6 to 0 as Cheney struggles. Brooklyn closes gap to three games behind the Cubs with eleven of twelve recent wins.
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Superbas
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Cubs
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Dell
Cheney
Too
Vaughn
Zabel
Adams
Bresnahan
Miller
Boston Beats St Louis In Doubleheader After Slim Loss
Boston split a two game set with St Louis. In game one St Louis won 7 to 1 while Boston recovered to take game two 3 to 1. Pitchers Davis and Meadows faced heavy hitters as St Louis racked three hits in the opener. Batteries: Robison Snyder for Boston. Hughes Strand Whaling Gowdy for St Louis. Second game saw limited scoring with Boston edging ahead late. Key hits included Seave Connolly Snyder with two base hits. Umpires Byron and Eyson called the plays.
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St. Louis
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Beiel
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Abe
Sao Ae
Robison
Snyder
Hughes
Strand
Whaling
Gowdy
Meadows
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Butler
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Halle
Byron
Eyson
Demeree Leads Phillies Past Pirates in Late Rally
Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh 3 to 2 after a seventh inning surge. Demarce and Ames sparked the rally with Cravath driving in runs and Whitted contributing in the outfield and on the bases as Luderus homered to seal the win.
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Pittsburgh
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Warloa's new right fielder leads Mason City win
Mason City benefited from timely singles and defensive errors as Warloa's new right fielder tested the lineup. The score favored Mason City 4 while notes mention players Garrett Weeks Torkelson and Ashland. Earlier games near Cedar Rapids were postponed due to wet grounds.
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New
Mason
City
Yeanen
Waterloo
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Weeks
Torkelson
Ashland
Keokuk and Muscatine to Play Two Games Tomorrow
In Keokuk July 10 the contest between the Keokuk and Muscatine clubs was interrupted after a doubleheader. Two games are scheduled to be played tomorrow, continuing the series in the afternoon.
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Keokuk
Muscatine
Commodores Slam at Dock in Chaotic Regatta
The North Side Boat Club ran up bills while medals and cups were handed to visiting oarsmen. A messy scene followed with few patrons present, bartenders cold, and a strained finish noted by observers.
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N. S
B. C
Race Controversy Over Chicago Regatta Umpire Foul Call
Frustration erupts as an umpire disqualifies Chicago crew in a major regatta. The exchange questions the umpire’s understanding of fouls and accuses officials of bias. Tommy Lenane allegedly aided St. Louis in stealing the race, prompting heated debate among oarsmen and observers.
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Chicago
Horstmeier
Ty Cobb
Mars
Tommy Lenane
St. Louis
Quincy Delegates Refute Chicago Blame Over Deal
Elmer Mutz and fellow Quincy delegates defend their actions in a disputed deal. They deny Chicago’s fault and say they fought for a square arrangement. The exchange references Ted Umbright and Joe Fermanack as rival supporters and old friends.
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Chicago
Elmer Mutz
Quincy
Agsseration
Ted Umbright
Joe Fermanack
New Sports Association Seen Forming in Midwest
The text suggests a new association may form among Chicago Grand Rapids Duluth and other clubs active in real sports. It argues the Central has only itself to blame and warns that St Louis consciences should heed the injustice done to Lincoln Park, or faith in mankind shrinks.
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Grand, Rapids
Duluth
Svho
Central
St. ‘Louis
Wincoln Park
Three Good Uns Save Quincy Day in Barge Event
The report praises Piggy Bottomman Bill Zimmerman and Tamas Ranney for saving the day for Quincy. South Side crews misinformed that the barge race was called off, though they had a strong team. Billy Evers Padget and others won prizes, with the Evers Ester corporation noted for stock.
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Botnmian
Bill Zimmerman
Hannibal
Billy Evers
Padget
Dodger
Billy
Cliff
Regatta rivalry over winners at Hannibal
After the Mark Twain sank and the Billiken blew up, Davenport prevailed. The two Babys steered their craft with confidence at Hannibal, while questions linger why people seek other boats when the Reliance boats have won. The regatta prizes are noted as going to the big winners across four years.
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Davenport
Hannibal
Early 1900s Baseball Results From Chicago and League Standings
The report lists scattered results across multiple games and teams including Chicago, St. Louis, Boston, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Detroit, Washington, and Newark. It notes a Chicago game called in the fifth due to rain, and mentions Federal League matchups with St. Louis and Brooklyn.
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Pittsburgh
Haltimars
Newark
Brooklyn
Buffalo
American Association First Game Scores and Standings
In Columbus on May 3 1953 the Kansas City team defeated Columbus 4 to 3. Other results include Cleveland 7 Milwaukee 5 Louisville 1 St Paul 5. In the Kansas City Indianapolis series the first game at Minneapolis went ten innings with Indianapolis 10 and Minneapolis 7. The second game Indianapolis 4 Minneapolis 7.
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Columbus
Kansas City
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Louisville
St.Paul
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Western League Scores and Mixed Results
Unclear OCR fragment shows Western League games with Wichita and Des Moines mentions. Sioux City defeated Denver 55 to 7, and a second game includes Topeka and St Joseph. Lincoln and Omaha appear with scattered scores and partial outcomes.
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Des
Moines
Ore
Sioux City
Denver
Topeka
Where They Play Today Threes League and Baseball Matchups
The schedule lists Threes League games including Molitte at Quincy, Durbique at Bloomington, Davenport at Decatur, Rockford at Peoria. In the American League Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St. Louis, New York at Cleveland, Boston at Detroit. In the National League St Louis at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York Pittsburgh at Philadelphia.
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Dubuqu
Bloomington
Decatur
Vis
Chica
Boston
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Cleveland
St Louis
Chia
Meena Teres
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Brooklyn
T. Louise
Ork
Vraag
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Molitte
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Durbique
Davenport
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Peoria
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Detroit
National League
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Harkentide and Comrades Clash After Desertion
Fragmentary notes recount Ole Olson desertion aboard a Idaho vessel during a night voyage. Commodore Wittmer and Mr. Chase disputed care of Hauff amid tensions. Robbery claims and a stripe salute marked the trip while Ferdinand faced a spatting present with mixed reception.
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Idaho
Hannibal
Ferdinand
John Dehner boat tale stirs Point Pleasant notes
The poem fragment describes John Dehner owning part of a boat and warns skippers to keep distance while securing space near shore. Point Pleasant Colony opens for business with cottages soon booked through July 25 as weekend parties and bungalows are added to accommodate guests for a four week stay at a seaside retreat.
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Dehmner
Dehrier
Miust
Elk Grind Lodge expects over 75000 visitors in city soon
The United State gathering today at Elk Grind Lodge attracted attention as officials estimate more than 75,000 visitors will fill the city by tomorrow. Families are traveling, and the event appears to be drawing large crowds and celebrations.
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Ege Ae Angele
United State
Thain
Unclear matchup leads to Boston win as Foster shines
The fragment hints at a Boston victory driven by Foster who is described as strong and delivering multiple drives. Kavanagh homered for the third time this year, while the earlier portion notes poor support for a team or pitcher. Overall, Foster’s performance stands out in a low-support effort resulting in a 6 to 3 Boston win.
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Boston
Foster
Kavanagh
Bressler Loses to Browns In Close St. Louis Win
ST. LOUIS July 10 Bressler was hit hard in the fourth and fifth innings today as St. Louis beat Philadelphia 4 to 3. Hamilton’s hits were scattered while St. Louis manufactured key runs. Final line shows St. Louis 000 510 000 and Philadelphia 010 010 010. Batteries Snowell and Lapp for St. Louis Hamilton and Severide for Philadelphia.
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Browns
ST. Louis
Philadelphia
Hamilton
Sloh
Sxowell
Lapp
Severiod
Caldwell Defeats Indians In Cleveland Victory
In Cleveland on July 10 Caldwell defeated the Indians 4 to 0. Yort bunched three hits off Marton and Jones. Cleveland managed five hits while Caldwell held them to none. The game's decisive plays came on tight pitching and timely defense.
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Indians
Cleveland
Yort
Marton
Jones
Smith and Barbersmith
Ihases
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