Dallas Panthers Split Doubleheader in Fort Worth
In Dallas Fort Worth league action Cavender's team dropped 9 to 4 to Fort Worth in the opener after fifteen Fort Worth hits off Schwenke. In the nightcap Cavender’s squad won easily as Mullins shut down Fort Worth and Wilson starred with three hits in four at bats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
AB. R
Archibald
Fort Worth
Howard
Wilson
Boone
Maloney
Wallace
McAvoy
Kneaves
Schwanke
Sorrells
Nolly
Schwenke
Nolley
Sorrels
Nelly
Schall
Dunlap
Dallan— Duncan
Tullos
Stiroh
Seescovcesses
Kellerman
Csessess
Mosely
McPergil
Vccccevensses
Muiling
Conkrite
Marshall
Tuljos
Eberline
Mulling
Rhoades
Mullins
Motocycle Helps Cupid In Wedding Escape
A Wellington couple Walter W. Thompson and Letta Wood rode a motocycle to Caldwell to marry after trying to avoid friends. They fled a party with rice horns and shoes and then traveled to Wichita to obtain a marriage license and wed. Hutchinson inspector Will Redderson uses a motocycle for inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Kan
Walter W. Thompson
Letta Wood
Thompson
Caldwell
Wichita
Lucky dates cut a figure in batting
The Pirates trio Jack Miller J Owen Wilson and Hans Wagner celebrate on specific calendar days. Miller favors the thirteenth with May 13 June 13 and April 13 dates referenced. Wilson marks the fourteenth of each month with May 14 June 14. Wagner’s day is August 22 noted for two legendary double headers and seven hits. The piece jokes about insurance against Wagner and his teammates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirates
Corsairs
Jack Miller
J. Owen Wilson
Hans Wagner
Miller
Dots
Larry Cheney
Cubs
Tom Seaton
Phillies
al Demaree
Giants
Wilson
Mayer
Rube” Marquard
Honus Wagner
Hans’ Wallops
Hanas
Hans
Mathewson
Crandall
Marquard
Spokane Parade at Pow Wow Yields Prize Winners
Spokane’s decorated parade drew many entries. A tepee made of flowers around an electric car and a white violets basket with girls and violet parasols stood out. Two of ten cars from Wenatchee and Attalla won prizes. Spokane Floral Company won $100, Mrs. Herbert Witherspoon $75, and Miss Julia Taylor led the runabout class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wenatchee
Attalla
Spokane Floral Company
Herbert Witherspoon
Julia Taylor
Ban Johnson faces backlash as American League meddling grows
New York reports Ban Johnson’s clashes with managers including Cleveland’s Joe Birmingham and conflicts within the American League. Johnson’s interference sparks fan resentment in Cleveland while rival leagues and legal battles test his leadership and the league’s future. The piece notes Johnson’s influence, past confrontations, and ongoing suits over management and game manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Murphy
John T. Brush
New York
Brush
Mr. Johnson
Polo Grounds
Johnson
Charlie Murphy
Ban
Murphy
West
American League
Missouri
Jack O'Connor
St. Louis Browns
O O'Connor
St. Louis
Browns
Naps
Lajoie
Ty Cobb
O'Connor
O’connor
St. Louis Americans
Pirates rout Beaux Galveston in Western League tilt
Galveston loses 13 to 2 as Maloney's Pirates overpower Beaux Galveston. Sewell pitches steadily for Galveston while Dygert allows four runs in relief. Key hits come from Hopkins McMahon Frierson and Williams with Dodd finishing in the ninth. Western League results include Omaha over Lincoln 8-6 and Des Moines 6 Topeka 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Peaster
Dygert
Frierson
Maloney
Pirates
Sewell
Dodd
Massey
R. H
Connate
Ee Reynolds
Dygett
TOCA
Cenecesae
Ony “A
McMahon
Betcher
Williame
Hopkins McMahon
Hopkins
Williams
Girls Cross Continent by Motocycle from Brazil to California
Two Brazil, Ind. young women Miss Myra Hill daughter of former state treasurer Major R 8 Hill and Miss Mabel Pruner have started on a motorcycle trip to California. They plan a leisurely journey riding tandem to see the country en route and expect an enjoyable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Myra Hill
Major R. 8. Hill
Mabel Pruner
California
Motocycle Army Plans Form New Royal Engineers Unit
The army will create a motocycle squad as part of its regular forces. Motocyclists enlisting for four years join the special reserve of the Royal Engineers and may be promoted to corporal on final approval. Ten detachments will attach to army signal service units. Riders aged 18 to 30 are eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Engineers
Army Signal Service
Mayor's Son Chooses Motorcycle Tour of Continent
Carter H. Harrison Jr., son of Chicago mayor, selects a continent spanning motorcycle tour for the summer. Fresh from Yale, he sails to the old country and will be joined by a group of young friends for the voyage across Europe and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awheel
Carter H. Harrison Jr
Mayor Harrison
Chicago
Harrison
Yale
Old Country
Enthusiastic Motocyclist From Greencastle Logs 5000 Miles
Leslie Vandament of Greencastle Indiana aged 60 is described as an avid motorcyclist. In the past year he traveled five thousand miles on his two wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Vandament
Greencastle
Ind
Americans Reach Semi Final in Dwight Davis Trophy
In Nottingham, July 12, the American tennis team won the semi final against Germany in the Dwight F. Davis trophy. R Norris Williams defeated Otto Roitzheim 6 7 6 1 6 3 6 1, and Wallace F. Johnson beat Oscar Kreutzer 7 5 6 4 5 7 6 4. The matches were experimental but drew a large crowd hoping to see McLoughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
England
Dwight F. Davis
San Francisco
Oscar Kreutzer
Germany
McLoughlin
Williams
Dominion
United States
America
Cubs Rally Past Brooklyn In Ten Inning Tilt
Chicago beat Brooklyn 6 to 5 in ten innings as Corriden singled and scored on Williams’s run producing safety. Multiple pitchers were used by Brooklyn and Chicago, with Humphreys and Ragan starting for Brooklyn and Cheney closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. Y
Chicago
Corriden
Williams
Humphreys
Ragan
Cheney
Dahlen
Leach
Bresnahan
Sssscovsevese
R. H. C. A. EB. Moran
Faeoe
Cutshaw
Meyers
Daubert
Smith
Ees Hummel
Ragon
Olahan
Curtis
Allen
Rucker
Fisher
Ruis
szRan
Guicoms
Lene Hummel
Tehaw
Pires
Quigley
Emstie
French Bantam Champ Le Doux Noted For Polite Ways
Charley Le Doux the French bantamweight champion, recently lost a close twenty round decision to Campi on the coast. The sport writers found him a real honest to goodness Frenchman with a trainer, manager, interpreter and a trunk of politeness. His interpreter earns part of his pay explaining that politeness is mainly in French. An LA interview before the Campi bout showed his unusual mannerisms including a windup motion and two fingers in the air. His manager said he wants to hunt jack rabbits seen on the train to shoot one when he jumps in the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley le Doux
Campi
Los Angeles
Multilingual Boxer Faces Draft Talk and Twenty Round Promise
A discussion in English and French centers on a boxer’s readiness for twenty rounds and possible military service. Le Doux speaks four languages but cannot fully converse in US English, while Galvin translates. The dialogue questions the boxer’s loyalty and suggests fighters may avoid military enlistment.
Anti speed campaign launched by Automobile Legal Association
An extensive program to curb speeding will cover Massachusetts Southern New Hampshire and Rhode Island. A squad of experts will fly to gather evidence for legal action against reckless motorists. A 4000 fund has been appropriated to support the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Automobile Legal Association
8000 Mile Motorcycle Tour By Two Professors
Professors H A Smith from Glen School Chisholm Minnesota and Mussehl from Stevenson Hibbing Minnesota embark on a 3000 mile motorcycle lecture tour to the coast. They will lecture on iron mining along the route and show mining slides detailing ore from extraction to finished product. The pair plan to visit Yellowstone National Park during their journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Smith
Glen School
Chisholm
Minn
Mussehl
Stevenson School
Hibbing
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cadillac
Qrdillar
Proniacs Ol
Panthers
Bum
Cavender
Lins
Kitchens
xCarling
By Sonings
Port Worth
Teen Tee
H. E. Truex, M. D
Aborins
San Antonio
Edison
THE
Terrill Medical and Surgical Institut
Will Redderson
Hutchinson, Kan
Pittsburg
Dan Johnock
Autocrat
Joe Birmingham
Cleveland
Federal League
Ban Johnson
Moses
Duke of York
National League
Birmingham
Hig
Napoleon Lajoie
Charles Somers
Forest City
Mound City
Bob Hedges
Hedges
Frank Farrell
Charlie Comiskey
Yawkey
Somers
Jake Stahl
Clark Griffith
Fox
Jake
Tte
Griffith
Elderfield
George Stallings
McGraw
Athletics
Jennings
Philadelphia
Frank Navin
Hughie
Galvestons
Beaux
Omaha
Lincoln
Joseph
Topeka
Des Moines
Tookay
Sioux City
Denver
Humphrey
Nee A
le Doux
Lawton
Main Avenue
Galvin
Mr. Wolgast
Mr. Rivers
Krueger-Atlas Engines
Krueger -Atlas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!