Rich Prize For Colts Futurity at Sheepshead Bay
The Sheepshead Bay Futurity for a purse over 360000 will be run today as the fourth race. About twenty five colts and fillies from Keene Belmont and Whitney Duryea are among the mains favorites in a field of thirty one entries for the 1263 yard event. Weather and track conditions favor a strong contest with several long shots hoping to upset the favorites.
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New York
Sheepshead Bay Track
W. C. Whitney
A Brown
Wonderly
H. Carr
Mesmer
O'Connor
A. Featherstone
Invincible
Conley
Albemarle Stable
Eugenia Burch
Miles
Mrs. L. Curtis
Bensonhurst
J. Wood
J. W. Schorr
Africander
H. Michaels
Dermel & Florite
Troxler
George
Whitechapel
Spencer
J. R
F. P. Keene
Bindatdahsbaeunedeutavars
Esman
Rice
Ceful
Shea
Whitney & Duryea
Royal Summons
Redfern
Fire Eater
McCue
A. Belmont
Lord of the Vale
Doggett
A. Bet- Reel
Cochran
JE. Madden
Aebourne
Daly
J. Fieisch
Prince
Brennan
J. B&f
Shaw
Golden Maxim
Landry
J. Fifal
Ransch
C. Eison
Turner
W. C. Whit- Futurity
Ewen
Island Jockey Club
J. It
Belmont
Mizzen
Whitney
Duryea
Aceful
Medal
Payne
Savable
John A. Drake
West
Mr. Drake
John Madden
River Pirate
Merry Reel
Yankee
Chicago
Harry New
Hawthorne
Jane Holly
Water Edge
Lady Churchill
the Caxton
Adios
Major Dixon
Lass of Langdon
Indianapolis Journal
Frankfort
Ind
Clinton County
Gold Standard
Newt. McDonald
Eunice
Prince T
Miock
Webber
American Bell
Shadeland Arry
Revenue Jim
Bell Smith
Weather forecast for Indiana Ohio and Washington
Fair today with rain in northern Indiana and possible showers in extreme north portions Saturday and Sunday. For Ohio fair Saturday, local rain Sunday with fresh easterly winds. Barometer 6, temperatures and precipitation details noted. Blythe notes section director.
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Indiana
Washington
Hitness
Ohio
T. Blythe
Maritime Moves and Arrivals Across British Ports
Queenstown and Plymouth report arrivals and departures including ships from Boston for Liverpool and Philadelphia and vessels from Rotterdam for New York. Southampton notes Au s Victoria sailing to New York via Cherbourg. Furnessia sails from Glasgow to New York. Meatal records Lahn and Moltke movements with incomplete data.
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Queenstown
Aus
Merien
Boston
Liverpool
Commonwealth
Bergenland
Philadelphia
Potsdam
Rotterdam
New York
Mackinaw
London
Plymouth
Fuerst Bieamarck
Cherbourg
Hamburg
Southampton
Aux Victoria
Newark
Moville
Furnessia
Glasgow
Meatal
Lahn
Iaenrn S. Ave
Moltke
Hoosiers Triumph Over Toledo 5-1 In Early Action
Indianapolis defeats Toledo 5 to 1 as the Hoosiers’ strong defense and timely hitting propel them past the Mud Hens. Cy Coulter stars with multiple hits and centerfield plays, while Hogherever and Suttheff support a near-errorless defense. Louisville, Columbus, and St Paul also noted in American Association standings.
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Indianapolis
Louisville
Toledo
Columbus
American Association
Hoosiers
Indianapolis Rooters
Jack Suttheff
Hughey
Coulter
Cy Coulter
Center Garden
Fox
Hoghever
Ogriever
Turner
Hogriever
Grim
O'Brien
Smith
Woodruff
Burns
Kleinow
Kieinow
London Leader recalls Abbey carriages hunt
Saturday crowds ignored the car marshal and roamed the Dean's Yard slums seeking their equipages. Wealthy onlookers mingled with mimics as ladies in silk and diamonds, old gentlemen in court dress, and peers in ermine sought their lost coaches, amid playful mockery and grabbing jokes from the crowd.
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London
Dean's Yard
Kerridge
High Court
A Dangerous Game Shows Secretary Shaw’s Gambler Punishment
Secretary Shaw sanctioned strong action against Treasury employees who played poker to excess and lost funds meant for family support. He cut wages to meet family needs and warned that further gambling would lead to dismissal, urging both staff and nonemployees to heed the example.
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Baltimore American
Shaw
Treasury Department
Dan Patch Sets Fastest Harness Mile At Narragansett
The Grand Circuit meet at Narragansett Park closed with Dan Patch an unbeaten star. He paced an exhibition mile in 1:59% near the world record and was cheered by a large crowd. Myron McHenry drove him. Star Pointer's earlier 1:50 mark is noted as the all time fastest. Lord Derby, Sufreet, Anna Held and other pacers also posted strong times.
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Providence
Narragansett Park
Dan Patch
Joe Patchen
Star Pointer
Readville
Myron McHenry
M. B. Sturges
New York
McHenry
Patch
Lord Derby
Chain Shot
Dolly Dillon
Billy H
Scott Hudson
Don Riley
Sufreet
Buck Thorne
Anna Held
Ed Geers
John Patterson
Etsey Ross
Surrett
Bik
Alcantara
Bourbon Wickes
Benyon
Buckthorn
B. G
Snow
Tommy Me
B. g.McCa
Stephen P
Br. G
Porter
Ravalli
B. m
Young
Arzzille
Maloney
Satan
B. H
Merrill
Mambrino King
Claribel, Batone Jr
Spear
CL. McDonald
Ai m
Saunders
Pilot Medium
Wilton Boy
L. MeDo
Navadad
Dik. G
Lafleur
B. g.Geers
Daily Direct
Br. m
Wills
Florence C
Stanley
Kamares
Youns
Lafrance
Bik. m
MeCa
Jantina
Dickerson
Pierce
Br. H
Joe Patchen- Zelica
Wilkesberry
Betsy Ross
Wilkes
Lady Richards
Swigert
Alex Dumas-Nelly
Honesty
Fisher
Golden
Werae Evolute
Either
Princess Maquette
Gypsey
Gray
Phebon W
Dore
Annie Leyburn
P Rana
G. m
Schley Pointer
B. Betonic
Tozier
Circle
B. m. Sewn
Mace
Allen
Hal Foster Wins Tight 2:15 Pace at Muncie Riders
Muncie harness races close Delaware county fair week with 7,000 spectators. Hal Foster holds off Frank Wilson in a neck finish for the 2:15 pace after a bruising spill for Spinnaker in the half mile. Success falters in the 2:20 trot while Red Patchen shows strong times.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Delaware County Fair
Hal Foster
Indianapolis
Spinnaker
Stout
Frank Wilson
Billy Mac
Rhea
St Louis falls to Cincinnati after heavy batting on Aug 29
Cincinnati routs St Louis 4 to 2 as Yerkes struggles and Hahn controls the game. Attendance hits 10,000 with 7,500 students. Hahn yields 7, Yerkes 3, two-base hits by Peitz Beckley Farrell. Donlin Crawford triples, Donavan and Corcoran steal bases. Additional reports note New York’s loss to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh’s win over Chicago, Boston shutout of Brooklyn.
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Louisville
Columbus
Louis
R.H.O.A.E
Colum
R.H
Odwell
Myers
Bonner
Belden
Ganzel
M'f’ri'n
Fiournay
Turner
Clymer
Viox
Schaub
Knoll
Sehriever
Fox
Tilford
Hopke
Dunkle
Michin
Schriever
Flournoy
ST. Paul
Minn
Minneapolis
R.H.C.A.E. Minne
R.elo
Huggins
Werden
Oo Kelley
Quillin
Peirce
Sullivan
Hurley
Grant
Shannon
Chech
Wilmot
Ferguson
Torrence
Lynch
Lumley
Cheeh
Figgemeier
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Pittsburg
Sth Louis
Yerkes
Hahn
Bergen
Ryan
Peitz
Beckley
Farrell
Donlin Crawford
Donovan
Corcoran
Emstite
St. Loui
Cleveland
Washington
Baltimore
Detroit
St Louis Wins Double Header Over Baltimore
In a St Louis doubleheader, Powell limited Baltimore to two hits in game one while Heiseman struggled with control. Sudhoff scattered five hits in game two as Howell faded after seven, with Butler finishing. Attendance 1,210. Batteries Powell Kahoe Heisman Robinson Sugden. Next, Dineen shines for Detroit in a game cut short by Ferris.
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ST. Louis
Baltimore
Powell
Heiseman
Sudhoff
Howell
Butler
RHE
Kahoe
Heisman
Robinson
Sugden
Howell, Butler and Sweet
Chicago and Philadelphia battle in error plagued tilt
Chicago and Philadelphia traded muffed plays and wild throws in a sloppy game. Attendance was 2,90 with Chicago scoring 9 and Philadelphia 6 as Callahan Hughes Plank and Schreck pitched.
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Philadelphia
Callahan and
Hughes, Plank and Schreck
West Baden Triumphs Over Vincennes In Short Series
In West Baden Indiana on August 2 the second game of a series against Vincennes ended with West Baden winning 6 to 4 after a 16 inning contest. Key players Frisbee and Rhodes supported by Christian and Smith. Umpire Shuck. Earlier scores across the region include Birmingham 4 Memphis 3 and Nashville 4 New Orleans 1. Rushville defeated Greensburg 19 to 1 in their second game.
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Indianapolis Journal
West Baden
Ind
Vincennes
Frisbee
Rhodes
Christian
Smith
Shuck
Rushville
Greensburg
Polo Team Signs for Indianapolis Season Opener and Skating Plan
The lease for Tomlinson Hall for polo and skating this winter is amended and will be signed. Hornday leads the Polo League in Indianapolis with a new lineup including Wilson captain Wise Mack Terrence Harris and Smith. The team may train in Anderson or Elwood ahead of the Nov 4 opener as a portable floor is ordered.
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Tomlinson Hall
Charles Babcock
Harry Hornaday
Indianapolis
Hornaday
Matthews
Marion
Anderson
Muncie
Elwood
Richmond
Ak Wilson
George Wise
Godfrey Mack
Eddie Terrence
Harris
Charley Smith
Racine
Wis
Terrence
Massachusetts
The Row Enthusiast Larry Godkin in Journalistic Battles
A portrait of Larry Godkin’s love for public disputes and the thrill of criticism. He enjoyed heated rivalries, mocked aggressors, and often destroyed his own copy after testing criticisms, savoring the clash of minds and the crowd’s reaction. His Irish sensibility fueled a lifelong joy in journalistic rows.
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J. B. Bishop
Larry Godkin
Gould Sets Speed Record on Wabash Route
George Gould and party traveled from Detroit to Montpelier on the Wabash in a special train, breaking the 272 mile record in four hours and fifty five minutes. The run included 203 miles in 183 minutes and ninety three miles from Detroit to Montpelier in eighty minutes, elating Mr Gould.
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Chicago
George Gould
Detroit
Unclear fragment on funds for family support
Fragment notes danger tied to money used for family support. Unable to identify concrete persons or organizations from the fragment.
War on prize fighters warns McGovern Corbett bout
Open letter from New Haven official urges Col Henry Watterson oppose the McGovern Corbett match. Letter cites Connecticut anti prize-fighting history and argues Louisville not a safe venue for such bouts. Also reports Britt challenges winner for 5 000 and Hanlon defeats Rausch after police halt bout.
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New Haven
Conn
Louisville
Terry McGovern
Young Corbett
Col
Henry Watterson
P. Thrasher
Law and Order League of Connectcut
Prige
Connecticut
McGovern
Corbett
New London
New York
St Louis
Independent Bowling League Holds Annual Meeting
The Independent Bowling League met last night at Washington alleys to reorganize for the coming season. East End Club will replace Compeers, and members may bowl with any league except the Indianapolis Bowling League. The aim is to spur formation of smaller five-man leagues and boost next February’s national tournament. Next meeting will elect officers and finalize organization.
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Washington
Compeers
East End
Indianapolis Bowling League
Agai
C. F. Baron
C E. Bannworth
Aloys—Heller
Buddenbaum
Hoskinson
Niemann, Pritchett and Bannworth
Indianapolis Bowling Club Retire and season preparations
The Indianapolis Bowling League held a special meeting at Marion Club to open the season and arrange for the retiring Indianapolis Bowling Club. Several members may join new clubs, including interest from the Indiana Club led by the Democratic organization. The league set a schedule at next Friday's meeting and raised membership fees from 15 to 25 dollars in two installments. Notable scores included Carter 214 and 206, 216 by Earl Matlock, and a 1,009 total by the Marions.
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Indianapolis Bowling League
Marion Club
Indianapolis Bowling Club
Indiana Club
Democratic Organization
Indiana
Merions
Bob Brysor
Democratic
Marions
Carter
Earl Matlock
Leonard Quill
Ben Brown
C. E. Coffit
Knox
Leap
Rothschilds
Salt Water Drink Improves Typhoid Fight Says Chicago Evening Post
The Chicago Evening Post urges every parent to give children a salt water drink every morning to reduce typhoid danger. Five grains of ordinary salt in a glass of hot water is advised, water should be hot. Distilled water is not germ free. sterilizing is necessary for safety. A local anecdote about a stableman and a cement wagon accident is briefly noted with incomplete details of injuries and care.
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Chicago Evening Post
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