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Newspaper

The Joliet Daily Republican

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1908

Page

6

Baseball Notes Show Sox Win Thirteenth Straight

The White Sox defeated the Highlanders 3 to 2 at the southside grounds, extending their winning streak to thirteen. Ed Walsh pitched well despite a disputed balk call as New York left runners stranded with five singles. Fielding was off for both sides but not costly in the late innings.

Highlanders Ed. Walsh Sox Hope Griffith Evans Balk Walsh New York Jones Are

Cubs Blow Call Sparks Foul Baseball and Park Deal

An umpire questioned for missing plays during a Chicago Cubs game triggers a disputed call on Evers at first base. In Cincinnati a deadly amateur season claims six lives, while the St Louis Browns gain ownership of Sportman's Park and its Solari tract ending a long feud.

Cincinnati William Kordenbrock Twelfth Street Crescent Avenue Covington S J. Louis Browns American League Baseball Company Arthur H. Kusky Browns Hedges The Solari Grand Avenue Spring Avenue

Dray Skips London Olympics Pole Vault Chase

Walter Dray world champion pole vaulter will not join the American team in London. Gilbert, a Yale teammate, is favored to take his place though unconfirmed. Melvin Sheppard will travel with the team despite earlier opposition, with France set to enter a strong Olympic field.

Dray United States Melvin Sheppard America London A. C Sheppard France

Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured in Three Days

Morton L. Hii of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint and was bedridden for six weeks after eight doctors gave no benefit until using Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism. He claims immediate relief and walking in three days. Sold by J D Brown Co and druggists.

Morton L. Hii Lebanon Ind

American boxers eye Australia invasion voyage

Chicago sporting man Aleck McLean received a cable from an Australian syndicate asking to bring Bob Fitzsimmons Mike Schreck Marvin Hart Jack Twin Sullivan Hugo Kelly and Stanley Ketchel to box in Sydney and Melbourne during the American fleet visit. McLean weighs options and may send a strong American lineup. Harry Lewis and Jim Donovan duel at Bangor Maine June 29 in welterweight clash. Packey McFarland arrives in Los Angeles for July 4 bout with Freddie Welch and weighs near lightweight limit. Welch regarded as capable challenger.

Australia Aleck McLean Chicago Bob Fitzsimmons Mike Schreck Marvin Hart Jack Harry Lewis Philadelphia Jim Donovan New York Bangor Packey McFarland Los Angeles Freddie Welch Jim Jeffries Packey California Welch

Princeton Wins Intercollegiate Championship Over Yale in Eleven Inning finale

Princeton defeated Yale 4 to 2 in eleven innings to claim the intercollegiate baseball title. The article lists the Princeton lineup and notes Heyniger, a 22 year old standout pitcher who has rejected major league offers and will finish his Princeton degree this year.

Princeton Yale New York Heyniger Lawrenceville Preparatory School Princeton University

Chief of police’s runaway motorcycle case shocks Tuxedo Park

A city chief of police in Tuxedo Park borrows a motorcycle to curb speeding but it bolts away on him. He is arrested by a fellow officer and discharged with admonition after a judge’s examination. The piece notes a revival of cycling and motor mobility in urban life, with women riders becoming more common.

Tuxedo Park Pierre Lorillard Minneapolis Tribune Minneapolis Milady

Touring Service Opens to Suburban Motorists

The American Car Club extends Bureau of Tours to motorists outside New York City metropolitan area. President Gary endorses subscriptions for out of town drivers to access touring services, linking them with America’s pioneer automobile group without clubhouse obligations.

Bureau of Tours New York City Gary America

Keene Yearlings Ship to England From Lexington

James R. Keene sends twenty top yearlings from Castleton Stud to New York for a voyage to England aboard a Saturday departure. Kentucky's new anti poolroom law took effect Tuesday and Lexington handlers shut down handbooks voluntarily with no wagers placed. Arkansas Supreme Court upholds Amis anti racetrack gambling law forcing Hot Springs racing to suspend. case by Simon and Snyder affirms lower court against the appellants.

James R. Keene Castleton Stud Lexington New York Hot Springs Simon and Snyder Garland County

Automobilic Club Creates New Class Of Motoring Officials

The officers of the Automobilic Club of America announce the creation of a new class of officials aimed at serving automobilists nationwide. The move reflects the club's recognized moral and real responsibility as a leading motoring organization and its intent to broaden support for drivers and road users.

Automobilic Club of America

Grand Trunk System Claims Longest Continuous Double Track

The Grand Trunk Railway System markets its route from Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls as the world’s longest continuous double track under one management. A Grand Trunk-Lehigh Valley route via Niagara Falls extends from Chicago to New York. Descriptive literature and time tables are mailed free on application to Geo. W. Vaux at 135 Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois.

Grand Trunk Railway System Chicago Montreal Niagara Falls Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley New York A. Grand Trunk Railway System Adams Street Chicago, Il

Force of Habit Conductor Offers Alternative Stop

An elderly woman asks if the car reaches Twenty-fourth Street. The conductor, a former drug clerk, replies he cannot go there but offers another stop at Twelfth Street, claiming it is just as good.

Twenty-fourth Street Conductor

Real Estate Transfers in Joliet and Surrounding Areas

A compilation of property transfers and sales in Joliet and nearby locales. Transactions include Louise Wolfe to Frederick Puthoff of portions in Lockport, multiple Lot and Subdivision transfers in Joliet, and sales to city of Joliet with public street dedication. Prices range from 50 to 5000 dollars, with several acknowledgments to schools and subdivisions.

Louise Wolfe Frederick L. Puthoff Lockport Welter B. Long Celeste A. Ort Ann Smith Secada Joliet Jos. B. Campbell John E. Berst Fairmont Louisa M. O’brien Ellen O'Brien Alfred Freedel Dunning’s Robt. Hohnbach F. A. Hoover Louise A. Hohnbach Hohnbech Cory E. Robinson Harry B. Coe Robinson Lakeview Lydia A. de Coo Chas. A Anna Stewart White's Canal Tr Martin W. Cushing Elizabeth F. Cushing McGinnis Robt T. Kelly Louise O’brien Ella O’brien Dunning S. Munroe Eva W. Munroe Colburn Seo August Erikeson Peoples’ L. & H Assn Eliza Cook Henry's Swne Seo Chas. H. Kern Bik Hoag’s Adn

Are You A Pie Eater Will Surely Please

A quirky line suggests a playful prompt about pie eating, inviting readers to test appetite or humor. The fragment hints at a personal tone and potential humor aimed at a character named Coane, without clear context or outcome.

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