National League Batting and Fielding Leaders Highlight Season
Brooklyn leads in fielding while Elmer Flick and Jake Beckley rank among top batters. McGraw tops batting averages as Wagner, Hanus, and Flick follow. Crane, Crawford, and Quinn stand out in the infield and outfield, with Brooklyn’s overall performance noted despite no team hitting high averages.
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New York
Weils
Matesy McGraw
Procesnion
Elmer Flick
Seinautine
Hanus Wagner
Dig Lajote
Jake Beckley
An Criger
Picts
Wood
Hawley
Tannehill
Hahn
Boott
Breitenstein
Harry Sininbaldt
Brelney
Chariie Trewin
Akga
Steinfeldt Fairth Davie
Cursn
Heldrick
Duncran
Kelley Abe
Gurneners
Cuessess
Bottors
Arly
Tee
Deat Atte
Fwurth
Wiete Tye Iocip
Chub Holding
Sirenain
Meuron
Baroett Olenn
Pine
Ftournth Newton Brevty
Reiff Rides in Ireland
Whitewashed lines describe a trip to Ireland with racing talk at Curragh. The author notes sunny weather, lively crowds, and strong enthusiasm for Irish racing amid praise and criticism of riders.
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Reiff
Ireland
American Ball Nine in Paris A G Spalding Will Be Catcher
Paris Aus 12 A G Spalding director of sports for the American exhibition contends with securing a United States nine. He plans to bring three nines to America for the interventional meet next month. Spalding notes promising material among visiting college athletes and American exhibitors. Spencer Eddy to be pitcher with Spalding as catcher and second secretary of the U S embassy.
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A.G. Spalding
Spencer Eddy
Paris
Aus
A. G. Spalding
Untt
American Commission
Palding
Spencer
United States
Taylor Follows Vardon to Mecca of Suoteh Golfers
Open golf champion Taylor of Great Britain arrives in New York aboard the Etruria on August 14. He plans several months in the United States and possible matches with Harry Gordon, who beat him at St Andrews for the open. He will consult with a Pittsburgh partner before deciding on engagements. Cane, pro at Pittsburgh Golf Club, accompanies Taylor on business trip. Tod Sloan sails for the United States for business, aiming for Doncaster race.
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New York
Joan 2
Taylor
Great Britain
Etruria
Harry Gordon
St. Andrews
Scotland
Pittabure
Cane
Pittaburg
LoonGon
Tod Sloan
United States
Ak Conor
Doncaster
Jeffries Offers Challengers in September Title Defense
James J. Jeffries announces readiness to defend the heavyweight title before Sept 1, proposing a match with Robert Fitzsimmons and Tim Sharkey at Madison Square Garden. He claims prior terms were unfair, outlines a 66/34 style split and hints at arranging two bouts to prove his claim to the championship under stated conditions.
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Sharkey
Fitssimmons
New York
James J. Jeffries
Werevereight Pitadimmons
Square Garden
Tha
Partons
Patthye
Robert Fitexinininht
Ima
Aloe
Tim
Fitzsimmons
Jim
la Pitas
Pitzsimmons
Iving
Fussimmons
Wagers On The Fight Draw Heavy Betting Across Cities
About $300,000 changed hands in New York and roughly $3 million nationwide on the outcome of the Burns Rubin fight. Big bets flowed from out-of-town visitors to rival backers, with New York dominated and a spread to the West and South. Many bettors backed Rubin, while Sullivan and others weighed in with sharp opinions as the fight drew heavy wagering action.
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John L
Fitz New York
New York City
Somentatv
Ruhlin
Daewny Dufy
New Orleans
Patrick Duffy
Boston
Brooklyn
Jimmy beliMied
John Te Sullivan
Providence
Hien
Wiedel
Sir Reilly
Barney Pagan
Earl
Thn Paty
Sullivan
Bulb
Bullvan
Fite
Joan Fitapatrick
Thante
Rubin
Crete
Anny Chappelle
Morris
Nelson Wins Again in Hazy Mile Championship Finish
Pillacepee, 70, and Chicago's Jonnns Mele contested the race at the Wendaida track as SeEachera suffered a setback from an accident that affected the lead. Melee set a new record, breaking most mile marks from one to thirty miles, while Selvon’s tire failure cost him the title in a fast lap race won at 4 800.
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Pillacepee
Jonnns Meleon
Chicago
Archie Memach
Stn
Fea
Wheyche
Mile
Saboaya
Cresceus Triumphs in Easy Win at Chicago Track
Cresceus won easily amid a large crowd at a Chicago track meeting. The event featured fast times and strong performances by Brinton and Neos, with notable efforts from George West and Warpace. Major Taylor also appeared in a close race during the New Bedford meet.
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Chicago
Wustingum Park
Cresceus
Prenceus
George West
Baseball Notes and Western League Standings Summary
Fragmentary wartime baseball notes recount a Pittshure win, Fordham and Milwaukee results, and Western League standings with Sioux City and Denver. Mentions of players J A Newhouse Buffalo, Pat Taylor, and Casey amid scattered game details and injuries.
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Denver
Jas
SB Moines
Puerto
A Eskridge
Auburn
Eskridge
Kansas Captain Reports From Hong Kong and Canton
Leavenworth August 12 Captain W. Albright of the Twentieth Kansas recalls a voyage through Hong Kong and Canton on the way home from the Philippines. He describes English influence in Hong Kong, Chinese commerce, temples, and a missionary’s work, noting no soldiers seen in Canton and contrasting Chinese and Japanese traits.
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Leavenworth
Albright
Kansas
China
Philippines
Hong Kong
Englie
Shopa
Canton
Commodore Dresser
Agi
Jesus
Lower
Cam
Chinik
Funston Letter Shows General Staff Criticism and Insurgent Fight
Fragmentary excerpts describe General Funston defending his actions and reporting on operations with Captain Koehler and troops in Nueva Ecija. The correspondence notes scouted provinces, bandit engagements, and praise for Koehler while criticizing some local press reaction.
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Kate
Anthony
Oderick
Fusston
Funston
Koehler
Gapéain Hoahiersu
Kohler
Wayiard
Ponston
Pomine
Yanda
Nueva Ecija
Banda
Tavs
Ocner
Promes Tun
Copperhead Press
Woodmen at Oberlin carnival promises large turnout
Oberlin August 11 preparations are complete for a great log rolling festival for the Modern Woodmen of America and the Horner Renghtars. Governors and candidates including Stanley and Breidenthal will attend with other national and local speakers. Prizes total hundreds with contests listed for baseball, treasure hunt, and window decoration among events.
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Oberlin
Great Log Rolling Association
Sarnival
Oberlin Awmwst
Woodmen of America
Thetraax- Hiney
Decatur
Norton
Philips
Graham
Sheridan
Willeach
Stanley Wid Tsink
John Breidenthal
Fusion
John B. Dykes
Prines
Firet
Sonsae
Pirat
Secon
Firewen
Aera Eeest Arist
Steat Priae
Oresters
Beco
St. W. A
Train of Cattle Leaves Barnes for Liverpool
Train of cattle averaging 1800 pounds per steer ships 28 carloads from Barnes Glasgow to St Joseph Chicago and Howton for steamer transit. Owners M6 head belong to M Bolt & Son and 8 PL Salt. Cattle fed on alfalfa and cornmeal, loaded weight around 1600 pounds. Accompanying persons include C.J. Bolt, Monroe Bolt, Wm. Lees and James Piter from Barnes.
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Barnes
Liverpool
M. Bolt & Son
Barnes Glasgow
Scotland
Missouri Pitcific
St Joasph
Chicago
Howton
Kanna
Barres
Soll
C.J. Bolt
P. Bolt
Monroe Bolt
EL HW. Potier
A.” Seaton
F. F. Mocurk
5G. Noll
Wmn. B. Lees
James Piter
Clever Negho Porter Charged With Robbery
Leavenworth Kansas August 73 John Raw ns a porter at Cleverdon Bron drug store stands accused of unlawfully securing ninety six dollars from his employer. Entry was made through a loosened window and the money hidden under the prescription counter. He denies knowledge of the theft but the case hinges on motive and opportunity.
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Leavenworth
Kas
John Rawns
Cleverdon Bron
Raiglins
Rawle
Old Soldiers Reunion to Gather in Frankfort This Week
A four day veterans reunion for Marahalt and surrounding counties starts Tuesday in Frankfort August 14. Noted speakers include W H Smith of Marysville and Belle C Harris of Emporia. Congressman Calderten, Governor Stanley, and state officials will attend. D B Walker and L V McKee predict a large turnout of former soldiers.
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Frankfort
Aeeb
Marahalt
Veterans Day
W. H. Smith
Marysville
Lite
Fe Cope
Vincent
Martin
Stanley
J. W. Breidenthal
D. &. Walker
L. V. McKee
Old Army
Convention of Smiths Patriotic Flag Raising at Newton
A flag raising on August 17 at John Smith’s Harvey county farm will honor the Smith family’s Civil War service and current sons serving in the Philippines. Kansas dignitaries invited, per the Newton Republican account.
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Newton
John Smith
Harvey County
Kansas
Smith
Me Smith Bimeett
Philippines
Electrical Storm Wreaks Havoc Across New Jersey
Aug 18 reports recount a severe electrical storm sweeping New Jersey. Cyclist E Benner was killed by lightning near Bayard while seeking shelter. A trolley car in Orange caught fire injuring five, including a six year old. Lightning felled trees, damaged St Georges grounds, and struck the Bernstein home injuring Mrs Bernstein briefly.
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Benner
Vila
Great Bouth Way
Bayard
Paule Gorman
Ohler
Newark
Bloomfeld
N. J
Elizabeth
Fromt Street
Hackensack
Hoboken
St. Georges Cricket Grounds
Joe Bernatein
le City
Bernatein
Barnatein Aml
Jimmy Michanl
Bernstein
Michael
Bernatela
Bryan's Quiet Sunday in Chicago at Church and Hotel
William J. Bryan spent Sunday quietly in Chicago. He attended Emanuel Haptiest church, drew large crowds, lunched at the Chicago Beach hotel with Senator and Mrs. Jones and other notable guests, and planned light afternoon engagements. An invitation advertised tea at McCoy's Kansas Avenue on August 14.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan
Emanuel Haptiet
Bryan
Chicago Beach
Jones
Charlee A. Towne
Joseph Wheeler
Etnootn
Topeka
McCoy’s
Kansas Avenue
Rock Island Route Round Trip Deals From Denver
Denver to Colorado Springs and Pueblo priced at 19.00 for a round trip with tickets on sale August 7 and 31 and September 4 and 1. Hal return limit October. Colorado Flyer schedules include Topeka at 6:16 p.m. and Colorado Springs at 10:55 arriving Denver 1:00.
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Pueblo
Colorado Flyer
Caloendo Springs
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