Evers Greatest of Ball Players
A historical sports piece evaluates baseball greats led by Wagner, Jennings, and Byers, praising Ty Cobb and Hank Wagner while noting the era’s fatigue and overwork. It cites Colton and Collins on overuse, and discusses training and conditioning in context of a packed schedule and rising fan demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tia Mumnaine
Tun Gatys
Wil
Ham Isan
Cobh
Waginr
Mathew
New York
Toni
Pittsburg
Ohltad
Hugh Jennings
Ty Gobty
Iman
Alway
Timt
Hans
Gelter
Alouyd
Bitty
Joe Kelly
Johiny Byers
Alfu
Hal
Tim
Willian Kevjer
Anagh
Totti McCarthy
Togér Byasnahan
Jack Luan
Fanning Bee
Gendre
Wagner
Patty
Kelly Tareed
Cindy
Fara
Chienga
AML
al Wayn
Avatage Hall
Uw Tuk
Dueague Haa
Thors
Colton
Minneapolis
Gailea
Collins
Rome
Tosh
Pibl
Chempagne
Wolgast and Nelson Fight Like Lightweights in Plan
The article describes a forthcoming bout between champions Wolgast and Nelson. It notes similar fighting styles, training moves, and the likelihood of a spring defense, with mentions of a $12,000 offer to preserve Nelson’s title and a potential London bout. Nelson, aiming for a big staking win, plans frequent sparring and strategic adjustments.
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Praheisen
Ian
Nolgon
Ad Wolgast
Tranatlatamtors
Nelaan
Sa Praucince
Mngt
Washington
Ag Wolgast
Ike
Aranpilha
Bevan
Wolgaer
Uli
Ponte
Walon
Nelson
Matt Lovatore
Walal
Knight Victor in Fine Finish at Alameda Handicap
Jan 12 Alameda handicap at Emeryville produced a tight finish with Silver Wollatt beating Part Johnson, Aronce withdrawn leaving five runners. Fort Johnny debuted strongly, Trauk Wares won closely as heavily backed favorite. Wap led in six furlongs with Burnell first, Frank Fervia won second, Amargosa placed high in the futurity. Oliver Knight captured Alameda handbag, Tom Louis won selling, Copper Town took the six furlongs, and Copper Town led to victory with Daedy Gi and Raleigh among contenders.
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Qalland
Sliver ‘Wollatt
Part Johnson
Emeryville
Aronce
Fort Johnney
Trauk Wares
Fost Lume
Firat
Futurity Couree
John H. Rhehns
Fae Zang
Ato
Fry
Thos
Mily Ant
Alameda
Oliver Knight
Wan
Port Jahtsox
Ana
Raleigh
Hid
Louis
Blahey W
Ound
Hound
Tia
Fos
Aes Furlines
Purde
Copper Town
Daedy Gi
Rerand
Ainowilur
Crowded Tampa Race Day Features Multiple Tight Finishes
A large crowd attended the Tampa meet with Jubilee and Bobby Cook trading wins in early races. Oracle captured the first, Temper took the second, Fonda Jomental won the third, Great Jubilee prevailed in the fourth, and Bonnette Hero led the fifth with Edward in the sixth race. Time notes and placements listed for each event.
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Tampa
Fle
Tan
Jubilee
Tobby Cook
Forbien
Oracle
Cviatis
Breold
Coll Teh
Ciymale
Lay Vrloga
Sevond
Loule Birr
The
Slath Racy
Nile
Kelling
Edwii
Wort Cnagoward
Seavail Olega
Tine
Spellbound Easily Takes The Feature
Spellbound wins the Lake City Stakes feature by leading all the way over one mile with Apollon and Henry close behind. Other races show Rose Arlie and Grande Dine among winners in seven furlongs and six furlongs, with Brimmary noting strong finishes and time figures amid a warm day.
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Danks Onvile
Jen
Rosé Arkle
ACB
Dertha E
Lake City
Broeders
Beylha Wi
Furnace
Wen
Ozame
Secon
Ballot Mex
Wimp
Aunt Kale
Finney
Campaiguet
Mite
Phao
Pih Vrea
wile—Stoverman
Callegram
Eocond Elyssim
Allox
Resebore
Eisla
Two Favorites Win Over Heavy Course At Terr Yamajak
Jai 13 races at Terr Yamajak today were muddy and heavy. only two tinyer fins won. Chief interest censured in the AY rate, resulting in a very easy victory for the favorite Royal.
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Terr Yamajak
Royal
Jrlace wins tangled mist Danville event at varied furlongs
A scrambled report lists multiple races with muddled horse names and times. It notes Lyners and Mist Danville placing third in the first, Dan Lady and Lily Maylue among others, and general results across six races with times around 1 20 and 1 48.
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Jrloce
Ardenda
Lyners
Danville
Dan Lady
Lily Maylue
Devon
Joyal Prince
Powonds Ue
ville—Poare
Crown Queen
Stulnol Jans
Calrd
Antoine Tor President of Clicoga Tin Club
Mhleaga Tan 13 Charles Antoine was elected president of the Clicoga Tin at the annual meeting held Waelonfqnt. Edward Herpad was chosen vice president and C P Zacher was voted secretary. Plans for the grand American handicap next June were discussed. Elmer Ghwnier arrives next week to finalize arrangements for the event.
Jockey Littlewood Dead After Mont. Training Incident
John Littlewood, a jockey famed for riding in key meetings with Sir Michael Daly, died today in Hamilton at the training stable site. Cause of death listed as accidental. He had ridden on major tracks across the continent.
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Mont
Tohn Litlewood
House Adopts Drastic Bill on White Slave Traffic
Workingtin Jan 12 The house moved to suppress the white slave traffic with a drastic bill making it illegal to transport a person across state lines for prostitution or immoral purposes. Penalties include up to ten years imprisonment and a 4500 fine. Immoral women to be reported, their procurers deported and punished. Vote on passage failed 36 to 174 amid debate over sections of the measure.
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Workingtin
United States
Trimi
Benonett
New York
Mann
Eames Wins World's Billiard Championship
New York report states Fred Hames of Denver defeated Alfred De Oro of Cuba to win the three cushion carom billiards world title. Final score 160 to 197 after a tight match across blocks, with Hames leading 39 points at the end of the second block and showing a strong comeback in the late stages.
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New York
Fred Hames
Denver
Alfred de Ore
Ifly Paints
di Oro
Link
Umobie
Hames
Orp
Cowen and Girl Are Taken Home
Roberta De Jan, the Pittsburgh halts, and Pred evick Cohen, waiter, fled December 29 with a detective escort to Philadelphia. They left for Philadelphia in secrecy in a closed car, then boarded a train after midnight. Detectives observed the escape and pursued. the parties were moved to a freight car and secreted away.
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ChicaRn
Inn
Cohen
Thirty Die In Wreck At SCA In Marshfield Event
A Southern Pacific passenger train bound for San Francisco wrecked on a north spit near Marshfield. Thirty people are reported dead with many injured as rescuers and onlookers watched the wreckage. The chaotic scene included a gathering crowd and swift response by authorities, while rain and heavy seas hindered immediate efforts.
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Pacis
San Francisco
Nowilla
California Asparagus Industry Del Monte Brand Promoted
The piece highlights 2600 acres of asparagus fields, fresh daily canning near the beds, and the care in selecting spears. It notes California asparagus as famed for tenderness and color, with Del Monte as the preferred brand. Spear size is sorted uniformly and canned ready to serve as a salad or heated.
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California
del Monte
del’ Monte
Vessel Hit By Great Waves Sinks Crew Struggles In Skyed Night
A steamship suffered a heavy pounding as towering waves swept the vessel. The crew crowded into the rigging and frantically signaled for help while hundreds on shore watched. One by one men washed overboard as attempts to launch a lifeboat failed. The ship carried nine officers and twenty-one men.
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Ciug Itia
Cotton futures slump as market tests new sensation
New York reports a sharp break in cotton prices as the market reacts to a sensational downturn following the prior collapse in the Sully boom. March contracts fall to 14.60 and May to 14.0, a loss of roughly 4.50 per bale, with no broader trade disruption evident despite the steep decline.
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New York
Amaidne
Paaly Skrlaten Jonge Fp
Indi
Sully
Sheriff Rescues Han From Robbery Vengeance
In Leavenworth a sheriff intervened as a mob attempted lynching Jenks Proctor after a bus incident. Officers then shot and killed W. G. Devnish, a pollkeeper, and wounded Pat Sweeney during the confrontation while pursuing Procio on a charge of disturbing the peace. The events followed an officer pursuit of Procio seeking arrest.
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Leavenworths
Tan
Joer
Jenks Proctor
Anurdér
Sherif Brown
Linsing
W. G. Devnish
Patrick
Acre Procio
Lensed Language Echoes in Quick Picture Style
A scrambled 1912 page notes Shakespearean phrasing and slang from Dr. FR Allen of Missouri, quoting Rosencrantz and Hamlet in a discussion on linguistic expression. It records the author Harry Staing, former philosopher Witt Boston, and Tinte Cheek’s recent death at age 44, with scattered hints of a follow up column.
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FR. Allen
University of
Atelora
Allen
Harry Staing
This Atly
Phahop Witt
Boston
Tonis Piteavure
Woman Steals Baby From Oregon Short Line Train
A woman believed to be Mrs. McMichnel abducted a 14 month old boy from the Oregon Short Line train near Ogden. The child was recovered at the police station. the mother was questioned as authorities determined the case, and the woman was taken into custody amid mentions of temporary insanity.
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Ulidran
Brotyer
Bradfield CO
Atlanta
Salt ‘Laker
Che
Oregon
Tia
Avery Man
Ned
Alito
Twin Falls
Frances
McMichnel Hana
Poli
Bayarde
Pitehury
Janno
Ogden
East
Leforn
Toin
Amooy Gilleapis
Dent
Tha Wo Tay
Officials Deny Goonbriracy Scandal In Turbulent Meeting
A chaotic press briefing failed to clarify allegations surrounding a political faction. Officials admitted confusion and pressed for orderly proceedings as questions about leadership and loyalties circulated amid accusations and denials.
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Littlewood
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Cowen
Girl
Sca
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Cwo
Pal Monte
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California Fruit Canners Association
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Edison Phonograph
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A York
Sluank
New York World
Slezak
Metropalon Opera
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Carusa
Edison
New York Opera
Armiberal
Slesak
Orello
Lohengrin
Tannhauser
Rhadames
Aida
Rodolfo
Amberal
Arizaaud
Luison Anheru
Atsberol
Oragxe
Han
Staley
Fred J. Kiesel
Anifornia Winery
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Sestby
Alazka-Yukon
Califoraia Winery
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Unilforaia Competitios
Cordova
Santerne
Churet
Ntante
Milvur
Walcome
California Winery
B.M Sheehan
Mingr
Dave Migther
Gonbriracy
Tashou
Jan
Himmel
Giuinine & A
Grand Valley of Colorads
Rasmussen & Marsh General Agents
Weber
Davis Counties
Riverdale High Patent
Snively & Hendry Electric
Joli
Wash
Ave
Broom Restaurant
Vienna
Lee
Foon & Tom
Mutchell Bros
Haddstones
Jefferson
Weman
Wilver Isemenia
Edison Lai
Bataan
Herulig
Uae
Jaymerly
Ingroagad
Nantes
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