Wealth and Fame in Pro Sports Across Era Trends
The article surveys how professional athletes, once seen as hired hands, now draw large incomes and invest in ventures. It highlights figures like Hans Wagner, John McGraw, Johan Kilng, Willie Keeler, Hugh Jennings, Roger Bresnahan, Addie Joss, Christy Mathewson, Napoleon Lajoie, Frank Chance, and various stars in football, track, cycling, and hockey, noting salaries, side ventures, and post-sport careers. It cites Olympic and other athletic figures and comments on the shift toward media attention and advertising boosting earnings.
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Johan Kilng
Kansas City
Kilng
Willie Keeler
Brooklyn Realty
Hugh Jennings
Cornell
Pennsylvania
John M. Ward
Peer Ge
New York
Jennings
Roger Bresnahan
Cardinals
Roger
Joe Tinker
Mike Doolin
Addie Joss
Christy Mathewson
Napoleon Lajoie
Frank Chance
Orange
California
Wm. Sherring
Pirates Rally Past Cubs In Tight Return Victory
Pirates defeat Cubs in a closely contested afternoon game as Maddox shines with five hits allowed in five scattered. Manager Chance used three pitchers in a bid to stop the Cubs offense, but Pittsburgh held on for the win.
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United Pres
Pittsburg
Pirates
Cubs
Maddox
Chance
Hunting and Fishing Coat Offers National Value
An advertisement promotes a brown and white Mackintosh coat for hunting fishing camping and more. It features six outside pockets two game pockets and adjustable cuffs with reinforced shoulders. Sizes 24 to 44 inches. Delivered to any match or express office for a small extra fee before September 14th.
Track notes reveal betting ring activity and new confrontations
Phil Hamil holds a badge amid rising betting ring activity with seventeen books in operation including field bookies. Max Miller now runs in the ring as Portage Club, Carroll Davis suffers a string of bad bets, and Willie Applegate cleans up on Creston and Spahn. Fatty Anderson trains both birds, Jones buys Work box and Burleigh, Virgie Cassie deal rejected, Hayes emerges as a top clocker.
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Max Miller
Portage Club
Willie Applegate
Creston
Spahn
Fatty” Anderson
Portland Lumbermen to Meet Beatticites in Duel at Dugdale Field
Portland lumbermen, coached by famed manager player Fielder Jones, travel to Dugdale's field tomorrow to play a picked Beatticite squad. Both teams share the same vocation as lumber laborers and will clash in the afternoon contest.
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Portland
Dugdale
Rose City
Fielder Jones
Springfield Outfielder Sold to Cleveland for Major League Trial
Springfield loses star outfielder Jim Callahan at season end September 26 as Cleveland buys his contract after scout Jim McGuire recommended him. Callahan, found by Dick Kinsella in the bush, is noted for exceptional speed on the bases and timely hitting, though his average fell short of .800.
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Hy United Press
Springfield
Jim Callahan
Cleveland
Jim McGuire
Callahan
Dick” Kinsella
Beat Aberdeen Game Postponed by Late Train
The Aberdeen match was delayed here yesterday due to a late-arriving train. The game will be played off next Sunday morning.
Looks Bad For Kaufman In Final Conditioning
San Francisco September 8. Final conditioning reports for tomorrow's 10 round bout at Mission Street arena show Al Kaufman and Jack Johnson training hard. Johnson weighed about 210 pounds while Kaufman stood around 204. odds remained two to one Johnson and six to one Kaufman, with betting activity expected to quicken tonight.
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San Francisco
Mission Street Arena
Finda al Kaufman
Jack Johnson
Bie
Johnson
Alameda County
Kaufman
Tims
Ghost
Larned Defends Net Championship in Five-Set Victory
William A. Larned of Burnett New Jersey wins his fifth career and third consecutive national tennis title. He defeats William J. Clothier of Philadelphia, winner of Newport’s 29th all-comers tournament, in a whirlwind five-set match, taking the first two sets and the rest in a tight finish.
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William A. Larned
Burnrett
N. J. Ie
Larned
Wiliam J. Clothier
Philadelphia
Newport
Joyette Wins Taft Cup in Fender Yacht Race
Marblehead reports the Joyette won the Taft Cup by defeating the Ellen in the final sixth race. The gap was about 20 seconds as Joyette crossed first, securing the trophy donated by President Taft.
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Marblehead
Maas
Taft
Ellen
Gov. Draper
Taft Attends Series Races as Spectator
President William Howard Taft sat as an interested spectator at all of the races, impressed by the series where the top competitors vie for high scores. His presence underscored the event's significance to national figures.
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Taft
Oldfield Sets Mile Time in Trial Run
In Lowell on September 3 Barney Oldfield, driving a Benz car with Jens machine, covered a mile in 41 seconds during a trial meet.
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United Pres
Lowell
Mass
Barney Oldfield
In & Jens
Nelson Heads to Coast to Discuss Frayne Bout
Lightweight champ Nelson plans a coastward trip to meet promoter Sid Hester about a twenty round bout with Johnny Frayne. Hester offers 8250 for the fight, Nelson seeks 16000 and will stop in Denver and Olear N M where he owns a ranch en route.
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Hegewitch
Nelson
Hexewiach
Pacific Coast
Sid Hester
Johnny Frayne
Mission Club
Hester
Denver
Olear
N. M
Base Ball Star Ty Cobb Faces Assault Charge in Detroit
Report says Ty Cobb will be arrested in Detroit today on a charge of assault with intent to kill after a confrontation. The famed baseball figure allegedly battered an unidentified man during the incident.
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Ty” Cobb
Devolt
Night watchman misread complaint amid tense sports wrap
Fragmentary report describes a hotel night watchman unable to sign a complaint as tensions rise over recent Turkish events and a hockey or baseball series. Mentions Pittsburgh game 6 to 2 and a doctor stating Ry McLean likely to return after fears of a season-ending injury.
Marysville Team Beats H Beattie On Sunday
In Marysville a local team defeated H Beattie in a Sunday game. The result boosts Marysville’s push for a quick win and strong standings this season.
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Marysville
H. Beattie
Maryeville
Doe Morrison
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