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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
6
Scores and standings recap from the National American and Central Leagues with multiple games. Highlights mention Cubs pitchers facing Notre Dame and Michigan alumni, injuries, and standout performances as teams chase honors and position in the standings.
Loftus appoints John S Ray of New Albany Ind as umpire in the Three Eye league to replace Settley whose resignation takes effect July 1 Ray managed the Dubuque team part of last year Melloy from Logan Squares signed by Dubuque manager Rowland Pitcher Phillip Sitton Clemson star now with Atlanta is sought by Cleveland manager Lajoie who has offered $1000 for Sitton and manager Smith reports feasibility of deal
Spiegel May and Stern bring their top organization to face Joliet Steels tomorrow afternoon in a key brush league tilt. Brennan's latest recruit Stack is expected to oppose the Chicago squad as Herathites push for the pennant. Farrell, Joliet’s premier sacker, helped stop a Union Giants clash at Flannigan midweek and Si is cited as the brush league’s standout. George Barto Kelly Dick Herath and Marion Harvey joined Farrell on the trip with Norman of the Leland Giants pitching for Peters.
Joe Ziehr of Calumet defeated John Wille of Chicago in a three bout match in Calumet Michigan. Ziehr won the first bout by Cornish fall in 7 42. Wille won the second in a no catch can style in 8 08. Ziehr clinched the series with a Cornish fall in 11 30. Ziehr issued an open challenge to any Cornish wrestler.
Joe Gans remains a heavy favorite for the July 4 bout with Battling Nelson at Jimmy Cotter’s club in San Francisco with odds at 4 to 1. Nelson’s recent form against Attell shifts Western fans toward Gans while San Francisco backers lean to Nelson or Willus Britt’s camp. Training shifts include Gans dropping weight to 133 pounds before a final hard run, and both fighters staging open air exhibitions. Other notes mention Philadelphia Jack O’Brien not sailing, Mike Schreck heading to Australia, and Joe Walcott versus Harry Lewis in an upcoming match.
List of remaining letters for week ending June 26 1908 at Joliet Illinois includes names like Isaiah McCracken J H Bovee John McCarthy and others. To claim call for Advertised Letters and provide list date. undeliverable initials or Miss Lizzle entries not delivered at general window. After two weeks letters go to Dead Letter Office. John T. Clyne P M.
Packey Mc Farland and Freddie Welsh are in good condition for a July 4 bout in Los Angeles. If Mc Farland wins he will fight the Gans-Nelson mill winner. Both battles are set for Tay 4 with large crowds anticipated.
In County court this morning Hugh W Miller and Henry C Miller minors by Amos Miller their next friend filed trespass suits against the Illinois Commercial Men’s Association. Damages fixed at 1000 dollars in each case. Only process fees filed so far.
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