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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1902

Page

3

Worth track match race setup for McChesney Hermis

The Worth track club plans a $5,000 purse match race between McChesney and Hermis to decide whether the eastern 4-year-old champion should be claimed by the west or east. Darnell and Herse will fund travel expenses for Hermis, with the event to be held at Worth track after preliminaries.

Chicas Peat Sho Weil Cepen IX Morris Borbrery McGhemey Dante Goburn Wizeeh Rf Bombeero Eink Haw McChesney Bermis Ecuntha Reinet Hermis Hermis Darnell & Herse Seaten Worth Track

Poem by Dice Cooley on German Players in Leagues

A poem satirically portrays German baseball players in two major leagues with playful language and names. It references figures like Herman Tong and others, describing catching, pitching, and batters with a humorous, rhythmic critique.

Companie

Shake-Up At Yale Signals Varsity Reorganization

Princeton reports a shake up in Yale football with Short moved to left tackle Baker to center Vetterlein to full back and King promoted to varsity quarterback. Scrubs dominated practice while injuries and unsettled form clouded outlook ahead of Haverford clash.

Princeton N. J Ort Davis Une Short Baker Vetterlein King Tigers Haverford Dewitt Ithaca Heed Morrison Wyckoft Thursalo Cornell Davall Schoeilkopf Drolan University of Rochester Jam Dartmouth Dorset Farsity Devine Uched Carliste Halliday Waud Brewster Cambridge Mass Tie Shea Tickle Allo Harvard Parley Ualvernity of Maine Mto Kernan Graydon Leatherbte Graydon Varsity Marshall Ery Stase Apeed Han Rogers Fairdate Irena Northwestern Shevitn Minneapolis Hamlin Yates Capt. Kernan Findlay Aurora Stanford Carl L Chenens Farley Ward Wicensiis Driver Moffat Juneau Cuttin Xood Aprin Capt Gartner Torrey Pennsylylvania Illinois Fundy Bert Brongon Raker Feovr Peru

Badgers Confront Michigan After Strong Beloit Result

Wisconsin fans fear the Badgers defense will face a tough Michigan attack after a solid 16 to 0 win over Beloit and a 9 to 0 battle with Lawrence. Despite the improvement, optimism is tempered by the looming Michigan game at Marshall Field and the need to maintain intensity and avoid complacency.

Beloit Madison Wis Yillery Wisconsin Lawrence Michigan Marshall Neild M To & Agathet Indiana Badgers Hine Ann Arbor Wolverines Wiconsin

Yale V Kick Behind Wall of Old Tenets in Football

A historical note discusses a kicking strategy where linemen surge up after snap to open paths for returns. It notes advantages like shorter ball travel and quicker delivery, yet warns of crowding and reliance on a single kicker. Teams could train to deploy multiple players for oncoming kicks, though the concept remains debated among coaches.

Yuly V King Wisconsin Ceck Michiga Northwestern Avene Phoir

Fragmented sports recap from a Western game

The report describes a disrupted football match with injuries and rough play. It notes a bad injury to a fullback, attempts to block and tackle, and a general sense of misfortune for the Kickers facing tough opponents. The piece conveys nerve shaking events and a rough, uneven contest.

Hyatems Wood

Kennedy Sees Johnson in Chicago Conference

In Chicago a tense conference unfolds as Kennedy and Johnson discuss future leadership and labor in the new lab projects. Ambitions for the East loom, with Kennedy seeking a strong position and possible gains for his White Stockings team.

Kennedy Johnson Chicago Tomas C. Kenmedy Lark Metropolis Kenndy New York Cpm Metropolia Lourie Abethak Bt White Stockings

Fultz to Join American League Forces in New York

Reported move announces Dave Fultz signing with the American League to play in New York next season. He will be an outfielder for Connie Mack's Athletics, not McGraw, with contract terms near 44000 per year. Yale 22 Vermont 0. Yale dominates with four first half touchdowns. Arkansas City Gun Club hosts fourth annual shoot with W H Peer leading Kansas shooters.

Dave Puise Loaf McGraw New York Dave Fults Connie Mack Champion Athletics Ban Johnson Fultz Hanlon Hunton Mecrow Pal Yale Vermont New Haven Conn University of Vermont Brown Holt Glass Gori Gland Vermonters Arkansas City Kan Rhoot War & Mars Kansas Caso W. HL Peer

Morrey Park Race Day Falls to Rossignol in Feature

At New York Morrey Park on Oct 16 Miver Pirate Ros signol and rockwater led a day of racing with Rossignol capturing the McGrathisna selling stakes. Musidera led early, but Rossignol surged clear in the stretch to win. Lady Sterling ran second and Huntressa finished third.

New York Rossignol Rockwater Morrey Park Ionehowh Musidera Mide Hossignol Lady Sterling Huntressa

Fort Riley Army Eleven Rout Junction City 42 to 1

Fort Riley soldiers defeated Junction City, Kansas, by 42 to 1 in a fast, one sided football game. The soldiers were nearly 20 pounds heavier per man, making the victory decisive and notable in the region.

Junction City Kan Fort Riley

Harvard 35 Wesleyan 6 Showdown in Cambridge May Oct 16

Harvard varsity football routed Wesleyan with 35 points in the first half in Cambridge. The scoring surge dominated the early action as Harvard built a commanding lead.

Harvard Wesleyan Cambridge Harvers

Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Cancer and Sores

An advertisement extols Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for pimples eruptions and suppurating swellings. It claims to heal ulcers and rheumatic pains, remove toxins, and even prevent cancer by cleansing the blood, urging readers to write for price lists and order forms.

Avalon Wired Falar Ng The Sao Directaas

Harvard Backs Revamped Line Shaping Win Over Wesleyan

Harvard showcased a largely rebuilt lineup in the second half with Jake moved to halfback while Griggon and Howe exited, as Wesleyan struck first on a delayed pass for a touchdown. Kernan returned at left tackle and Andrey Marshall, formerly from Dartmouth, appeared at guard as Harvard experimented with formations and ball advancement.

Harvard Jake Jegt Wesleyan Griggon Eni {Howe Es Aoa O Po Reid Kernan Jeft Bale Andrey" Marshall Rtmouth Jetteuard Mills Jones

Onward Silver Past Two Miles in Lexington Stakes

Onward Silver set a two mile track record at Lexington Kentucky with a 4 20 1-2 finish in a Breeders association meet. J L Pruden of Bardstown owned the horse, driven by Hak Hudson in a strong field including Onward Liver and Sylvan Maid. The crowd erupted as the record was posted amid fast splits and intense excitement. The card featured two stakes and notable pacing times, with Nut theater and St Albert 3 posting impressive showings.

Lexington Breeders’ Association An Hak Hudson Onward Liver J. L. Pruten Bardstown Chase Beteg W. Foote Prince of Orange Nuttheater St Albert

Princeton Fights Back in Football Tilt With Claverford

Prince and J. Get lead Princeton to a 20 point surge against Claverford in a rugged gridiron clash. Burks throws a yard TD pass while Foulké Hart and Kater power the ground attack. Cornell and Harvard injuries, coaching shuffles, and lineup changes ripple through major programs as Northwestern and Penn face injury woes and lineup movements.

Prince J. Get Princeton Claverford Burks Foulké Hart Kater Haverford

Just What You Need Chamberlain’s Stomach Tablets

An old ad notes Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets to improve appetite and invigorate the system. It lists signs of indigestion such as bad taste, torpid liver, constipation, headaches, and general malaise, urging purchase at a local supplier.

Chamberlain Freuint

Rapidly Catching on to the White Man's Ways

A Kansas article notes a rising trend as local communities increasingly adopt practices once associated with white culture. Observers describe shifting social patterns, with mixed reactions from residents and leaders about adaptation and cultural exchange.

Witness Booze Riot In Leavenworth Court

In Leavenworth Kansas on October 16 Thomas Catt an Indian from the Pottawatomie reservation in Jackson County got his cousin Albert Ross drunk so he could not testify. He was unmanageable and demolished furniture and broke a plate glass window at the federal building before officers could overpower him. An indictment followed. A related item notes Governor Stanley spoke on political issues, and election tickets may split county. Benjamin Markley, an early settler and cattle trader, died at Minneapolis Kansas. Waters met convicts in penitentiary and sought separate terms. Sheriff Johnston pursued a Seattle bank case. An Anti-Horsethief meeting convened at Paola. A meteor lit up Cherokee Kansas. J W Taylor, 65, killed by a wheat cart near Coffeyville. Buffington murder trial started in Leavenworth.

Leavenworth, Kas Thomas Catt Pottawatoomie Jackson County Albert Ross Hose Iit Federal Catt Grand Jury Stanley Opera House

Elect Omcera and Decide on Wichita for Meeting Place

The Pittsburg Kansas lodge session opened at city hall with Grand Master Brown presented a gavel. Wichita defeated Topeka and Chanute in a vote to host the next grand lodge. officers were elected for the new year and a grand street parade drew about 2,900 visitors.

Omcera Wichita Pinburg Kan Crunch Lodge Geesion Pittsburg Lodge Brown Topeka Chanute Kent Geuda Springs Little River Norton Hutton Colwell LaCrosse Grand Lodge J. M. Johnson Garnett J. J. Roll Wratt G. W. Alimon Atchison W. H. Kemper Horton T. G. Mont

Elka at Galena leads street fair parade in October visit

Elks from Galena and Joplinites arrived by two special cars with bands to participate in Galena Kansas street fair parade. The event drew a larger crowd than expected and featured flower parade day. Separate incident reports cite Merritt Rhodes firing at neighbors near Perth with a Winchester, after a domestic dispute. Auditorium association formed in Garden City to host union meetings, aiming for completion this week. University plans note no new building. tickets on sale for events October 16 to 20 with large assemblies planned at the venue.

Elka Galena Kan Riks Joplinites Aino Columbus Elks Garden City Geran City Kas Lawrence Santa Be He Ovenova University of Etg Hanes

Rheumstism Cured in 24 Hours Claim

A brief dealer notice touts a cure for rheumatism in 24 hours from Haller and Tuckmere. The ad promises rapid relief and urges readers to contact the sellers for details.

Haller & Tuckmere

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