Slow Go Charley Esper Delights Pittsburg Philadelphia Crowd
A long passage notes Charles Exper known as Slow Go Charley, a retired left hand pitcher, praising his mastery of slow pitches against Pittsburg and Philadelphia batters. It mentions Beckley’s reaction to trades, Leifield’s speed, and Britt’s middle innings plays, concluding with a positive view of the game despite errors and errant fielding.
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Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Charles Exper
Eaper
Exper
Oval
Raper
Jacob Pulvermacher Beckley
Esper
Baltimore
Beckley
New York
Feld
Albert Leifield
Big Hoy
Les
Hamburg
Umpire Charged with Bets on Game
Formal charges accuse Umpire Owens of the American association of placing lies on the Minneapolis-Columbus game to benefit a gambling combine in which he was interested. Secretary Lidiard of the Minneapolis Baseball association filed the charges after riotous demonstrations at recent American association games in Minneapolis. Affidavits from three gamblers support an understanding with the umpire to bet on the outcome.
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Owens
American Association
Minneapolia-Columbus Baris
Lidiard
Minneapolis Baseball Association
Minneapolis
Columbus
Empire
Chary
F Dent J. D. O'Brien
August Herrmann
Cincinnati
National Baseball Commission
Diiacclation
Baseball Fraud and Gambling Scandals Shake Minneapol is Club
A long report recounts a gambling case linked to Umpire Owens and the Minneapolis club. It notes affidavits alleging bets and commissions, charges denied by Owens, and actions by the American Association and national baseball commissioners. The board directs immediate action to identify culprits and assess damages.
Seventh Regiment Shooters Aim to Win Anglo American Shield
Cracking marksmen of the Seventh New York prepare for a Creedmoor October contest with English riflemen for the Sir Howard Vincent Anglo American Challenge Shield. About 20 men will travel, eight regular shooters and four substitutes, with escorts. The Westminster volunteers led by Armorer Sergt Fulton and his son compete for the King’s Cup. the visitors’ party includes captains and social peers, with plans for reception at the Hawke house and Hotel Astor.
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New York
Creedmoor
Queen's Westminster Volunteers
Sir Howard
Bisley
Sir Howard Vincent
London
Ain
Minnetonka
Reginental Hawke House
Creadmoor
Hotel Astor
Corporal Short
Seventh Regiment
Sergt. Fulton
A. G. Fulton
England
Blaley
Sergt. Goble
Westminster
Putton
Britain
Mnelseneht
Oi National Guard
Hart Australian trip postponed amid boxing plans
Promoter and pugilist Hart face postponement after a near fatal accident at Salt River. Squires, a 27 year old 172 pound fighter, is poised to contend for championship honors. Australian boxing prospects hinge on Hart’s return while American promoters map future fights with Jimmy Lowes backing three matches at Newcastle on Tyne.
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Marvin Hart
Australia
Paver
Salt River
Kentucky
Hart
White Killies
Ani
Squires
Tuo
Hui Squires
Sinewal
Deseribo
Hill
Ax Pugitisi
Miner
Kirowehet
Junipe
Sguiren
Jimmy Lowes
England
Jack O'Nirien
Newcastle On Tyne
Lowes
Jick Palmer
Plums for Sale Amid Odd Market Talk
A quirky snippet shows a seller and buyer bantering about fruit prices in a crowded market scene. The dialogue mentions free plums and a gentleman’s tone, while a shopkeeper notes the confusion over what is for sale. The text references a fleet buvke and a distant king, creating a curious slice of local life.
A Rogue Exposed. Winkel Impostor Claims Amer ican Identity
An incoherent report alleges Winkel is not a Kogiehman but an American imposter. The fragmented text hints at a confrontation or exposure, mentioning Wirkeled, val) offense, a timed drive, and questions about motives and money. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent events.
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Winkel
Ato
Minkel
Val
Tim Httle
Auburb
Maina
California
pHes
Unable to parse source headline from garbled text
Fragmentary OCR text provides insufficient coherent facts to identify people places dates or events. Summary cannot determine a main action or outcome for a proper newspaper card.
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Barber, Bath and Beechjovers
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Walker
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Bares
Lake City
Kansas City
Saint Louis
Memphis
Springfield
Birmingham
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Southeast
W. Martin
17Th ST
Denver, Colo
Betage
Auatiys Ured En
DRS, Cunnington & Hockes
Evanaten, Diamondville
Dr. King
Deeger A
Omer Beck
Tria
Betton Prom
Pete's Stock Exchange
Peter Gordon, JR
Traine Wes’ Noy
Moon Bias
Rly
OLIND
Granger
Kemmerer Ly
Montpelier
McCammon Ly
Ici P. Im
Pocatello Ly
NOR
Hbound
Pocatello, Ly
Ogden Ly
Salt Lake Ly
Cumberland Branch
Cumberland Ar
Issesersnee Jqen Hamilton
Kemmerer
Wyo
D. & Spencer
Tan
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Tourlen
Williams
Agant
Salt Late City
Uta
Hritt
Iowa
Ir Bane
Humboldt
Minneolla
Perdons
Eharues
Owene
Caugh
Minneapolia Club
O'Brien
Darien
Mineapolis Club
Walam U. Bradley
Lisenan
Landal
Sports and Athletics
Sitae
Mars
Sanires
Jim Jeffries
House of Lords
Atfaluy
Perkadiud
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