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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1899

Page

2

Football Candidates Report to Coach Woodruff at Penn

Thirty one candidates reported to Coach Woodruff as Penn began real football training at Franklin Field. Practice limited to snapping punting catching and running with the ball as Woodruff awaits full scrimmage until near opening games.

Philadelphia University of Pennsys- Vienla Wood Ruff Totay Woodruff Marv Reugenbere Mighle Hodge Mottekey Kennedy Wa Barnar Pfilekwir Bhoek Dietondere Johnson Newton Mahoney Smith Tigers Princeton N. J Traiver Whiter Christie Boston Nashau Ruimer Christie Rnise Wesleyan Kickers Middletown Cann Rymer Jodas Wesleyan Onde Charles Raymond Tay Harvard Williams Cambridge Bowdain Westévan Aimherst West Point Bates Brown Carlisle Indians Pennsylvania Philwapain Dartmouth Yale Penn State College Harws Colunshin Annapolis Columbia Ratgere New Brunswick Inion Albany Manhattan Ficia University Manhattan Field Spariee California Amherst Stevens Hoboken

McGovern Defeats Palmer in International Featherweight Bout

New York reports Terry McGovern defeated an English opponent in a controversial 116 to 114ish bout. Critics debate the world featherweight title, with McGovern hailed as a possible future champion while discussions linger over weight limits and legitimacy. George Dixon remains a historic benchmark.

New York Terry McGovern Jimmy Barry Ie McGovern Palmer George Dixon Olute

Schaeper New Protégé Ora Morningstar Rising billiards talent

Ora C Morningstar born Rochester Indiana four years ago shows promise as Frank Ives’s successor. He began billiards at 14 in a saloon era, mentored by none, and later traveled to Chicago and New York seeking guidance to improve.

Jacob Schaefer Frank Ives Ora C. Morningstar Rochester Ind Chicago New York

Morningstar Shines At Big Four Tournament

The piece praises Morningstar for seizing a big four event, noting his clean delivery, delicate touch, and steady precision. It highlights his modest demeanor, confidence under pressure, and a high run record of 225 at 14 meters balk-line, underscoring the value of Schavter’s mentorship.

Morningstar Ives Schavter

Plans for New League by St Louis Baseball Leaders

St Louis figures led by Gen Schaefer outline formation of a new league titled the American Association. The first meeting is planned for Sunday and Monday of the coming week with representatives from about 42 cities expected to attend and pledge to uphold obligations. The league aims to mirror the existing American Association with admission limited to eligible cities.

St. Leis Cep Schaefer St Louie Owen American Association of Baseball Clubs New American Association Ceanist Cireate

French motocycle challenge to race American roads

New York report states Henri Fournier, a leading French motorcyclist, issued a challenge for a New York to Boston race or Boston to New York. Kenneth A. Skinner of Waltham, Massachusetts accepted, vowing to race Fournier on American made motor cycles or other motor vehicles over the same route.

New York Henri Fournier United States Boston Umkuy Kenneth A. Skinger Waltham Mase

Football at Haskell Opener With Ottawa in Lawrence

The first football game of the season will be in Lawrence on September 25 between Ottawa University and Haskell Institute. The Driving Park hosts home games with grandstand seating. The Indians have trained for weeks with 22 men at the training table and plan to select the lineup early next week. The team averages about ten pounds heavier and plays fast ball.

Ottawa Lawrence Ottawa University Haskell Institute Driving Park Oval Wi Met

New Open Golf Champion Willie Smith Holds Lead

September reports Willie Smith of the Midlothian club in Chicago wins the Open Championship with 315 total strokes, two days of tough play, earning a gold medal and the championship cap for a year. He defeats rivals Fitzjohn Gee Law Way by 11 strokes as other finalists place behind, while the field trails by wide margins.

Aielnorey United States Willie Smith Midlothian Club Chicago Smith Val Fitzjohn Gee Law W. J Way Ted Wille Alderson Jack Park Orange N. J Alec Smith Harrys Guilance Behid Hierbert B. Harriman Ariig Bisith Mae Maopin

Grand Circuit Races at Narragansett Park and Hawthorne

Reports from Narragansett Park describe a sunny day with a fast track and upset in the 2:15 pace as Greentrine wins the final three heats over Lord Vincent. Prince Alert wins the 2:07 pace, with Sadie Mo Bullutsner taking the 2:40 trot, and King Albert prevailing in the 2:14 pace. Hawthorne notes suspensions for Dagan and others amid an upset by May Beach at long odds. Kunja defeats Yuba Dam in the last race. Burlington races list 2:33 pace winners Belle Medium and Alverda Racing in trot, plus a 1:17% running time. McPartland earns a decision in New York after 20 rounds.

Bac Paola Paola Kau Dr. Price Belle Ray Nellie Corwin Dexter D. Hittle Tanglefoot Major Taylor Queen Hearts Providence Nar-ragansett Park Greentrine Lord Vincent Prince Alert James Hanley Sadie Mo BnoUtsner King Albert Hawthorne Chicago Lot Shots DT. J. Leary Co. Beckley Oconee Lew Hopper Dagan May Beach Wil Ocotes Kunja Yuba Burlington Coffey County Belle Medium Netemont Prank J Loafer Alverda Racing Bitty Pickering St. Justice Harry Hart Streaker Brown Joe Hattie Ann Waverly

National League baseball scores and notes from multiple cities

Scores by innings across Baltimore Brooklyn Washington Boston and St Louis show varied results with Beore Hales and other players mentioned. Arkansas City Grays defeat Oklahoma in a mumps series game played over a weekend, highlighting pitchers and field names.

Boston Pittebury Pitsburg Chesbro Bowerman New York Donedy Warener St. Louis Poywoll O'Connor Arkansas City Arkansat City Grays Oklahorn Rae

Ott Mill Run Secrecy Over Result Is Said Satisfactory

Register Purcell boosts Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek ore samples with gold traces. He tours Denver mill owned by Ott, claims the mill handles Trego county ore well and is fully satisfied. Nearby notes mention Mrs Dow, tonic cures, local business ads, and a Ban Concert announcement.

We-Keeny Independent Register Purcell Colorado Springs Cripple Creek Trego County Ple Creek Denver Purcell Jackson Mill Ott

Paine's Celery Compound Praised by Canton Writer

A. J. Criss of Canton Ohio reports starting Paine's Celery Compound last spring and using two bottles with almost immediate relief. He says prior remedies failed and claims the product rapidly rebuilt his broken-down system.

A. J. Criss Canton Ohio Paine

Topeka Church Federation Committee Appointed

A special committee on church federation was appointed by the Ministers' union of Topeka to report in September. The five pastors on the committee are J. T. McParland A. K Wagner C. M. Sheldon P. E. Mallory and L. J. Smith. The report favors membership by signing the constitution and paying 25 cents and outlines two main tasks a city census and evangelistic cooperation under local pastors.

Ministers' Union of Topeka Hev J. T. McParland A. K Wagner C. M. Sheldon P. E. Mallory Smith Ministerial Union Jesus

Modoc Club to Receive New Photo Collection

Col Charles L Wood manager of the National hotel returned Friday from Philadelphia and New York with a kedak and several dozen views. He will present neatly framed images to the Modoc club many depict the G A K reunion and scenes from U S war vessels. The collection will be a 46 ornament to the Modoc rooms.

Charles L. Wood National Hotel Philadelphia New York Col” Wood Modoc Club Modoc

HAHN APPEAL NOTE REQUESTS PRESS PUBLICATION

William Tiehn, a German arrested Thursday by federal authorities for using a claim of aiding a widow to collect money from other Germans, sends a note to the State Journal requesting publication. The message mentions Shawnee and a doctor on Waegoners avenue, with a prescription available at Ken Ave opposite.

William Tiehn Federal Tsing Suite Journal Waegoners Avenue

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