Invincible Colored Nine Routed in Lopsided Game
The Invincibles, also called the Colored Invincibles, suffered a heavy loss 15 to 5 as Washington defeated Des Moines. Thompson, Leverich, and McNeely pitched for the home team, while umpire Bell ruled balls and strikes amid a contentious eighth inning.
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Thompson
Engman
Tha Thompson
Alamo
Alty Dt
Intervala
Washington
Leverich
Viettors
Tommy
Theo
McNeely
Rebek
Freeland
Klm
Wallenhbeck
F Brown
Jackson
Barker
Jackon
Taverich
Af Walker
Jackwon
Leverleh
Thompon
Des Moines
Balla
Brown
Johnson
Des Motines
Holn
George
EO Jackson
FL Brown
Laverteh
Bell and Hott
Cheney Swears as Senior Partner in Toledo Firm
Cheney and Co. oath filed in Toledo Lucas County on December 6 1886. Sworn affidavit states firm offers to pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Malls Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason witnesses. Advertising claims that cure is systemic and blood borne with testimonials available.
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Lucas County
Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
A. W. Gleaso
Notary P Mall
Ba. Cheney & CO
Want
Baseball Standings and Scores Across the League
In a slate of games, Pittsburg split a doubleheader at home while Brooklyn and Cincinnati each logged wins. New York and Philadelphia posted narrow results as St Louis and Chicago faced rain postponements amid a busy sports day.
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Pitts
Wittsburg
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Scharet
Burke, Ragan
Bergen
Jerry
Simon
Cincinnat
Cincinnat! R. UB
New York
Tnaonm & K
Cinetoneti Sete
Hteo
Ames
Wilson
Sages
St. Tani
ROILE
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Chambers and
Doomns Steel and
Tiwne
Intricate 1900s Baseball Lineups Across Cities
Fragmented OCR shows team pairings and cities like New York Boston Philadelphia Cleveland and Chicago. It lists players such as Mullin Stanage Mitchell Stephens Quinn Cals well Sweeney Lang Sullivan Payne Carrigan Krapp Fisher and Livingston across multiple matchups with scattered scores and lineups.
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Washington
Vice
Mullin
Stanage
Gray
Turhes
Alnsmith
New York
Cooolot
Mitchell
Stephens
Quinn
Calswell
Sweeney
Boston
Chicago
Lang
Sullivan
Payne
Collins
Carrigan
Philadelphia
Rowe Cleveland
Krapp
Fisher
Bender
Livingston
R. HE Cleveland
Kaler
Smith
Coombs
Lapp
American Association Scores and Standings Fragments
Fragmentary sports notes record various minor results including Milwaukee Indians and Minneapolis games, with scattered figures such as 65 42 and 55 43, references to fouls and innings, and locations in St Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis and Kansas City. The text appears to be OCR garble from a standings page.
Railroad survey eyed to connect Moffat road via Salt Creek
A survey has been made for a line to join the Moffat road in western Colorado and extend through Wyoming into Montana. The proposed route would pass oil fields at Salt Creek.
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Moffat
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Salt Creek
Bugs Ray mond versus Rube Marquard tension noted
A compact exchange hints at Bugs Raymond warning about Rube Marquard, suggesting a volatile confrontation. The dialogue uses clipped phrases and is set in a tense, informal moment as both figures are nearby.
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Bugs Raymond
Rube’ Marquard
Bugs
Rube
Alexander Stuns Pirates With Ten Strikeouts
Grover Cleveland Alexander, a young Philadelphia pitcher, emerged as a top NL ace this season. He recorded twelve wins and two losses, fanned 21 batters and walked 43, and dazzled with a recent game striking out ten Pirates while fanning Curke Wagner and Miller.
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Grover Cleveland
Alexander
Sersationa
Pheetn
Draivng Hin
Sienense
Stenek
Curke
Wagner
Miller
Anson's Forty Years in Baseball
A clipped oblique note marks a long career retrospective for Cap Anson, baseball pioneer, recalling forty years in the sport with emphasis on his leadership and influence on the game.
Merry Steel Britain and Canad
A fragmented OCR item mentions Britain and Canada in a context related to steel, likely a trade or industry note. Details are unclear but reference to steel sectors suggests a cross‑national discussion or update involving Britain and Canada.
First Australia tour game sparks baseball fervor in Sydney
In December 1888, Chicago and All-America teams opened Australia’s baseball era on Sydney grounds before a 6,500 crowd. Johan Tener pitched well as the Chicago nine tied after the first, then won 5–4 in the ninth. The trip included cricket, Melbourne crowds, and Christmas heat as the squad pressed on.
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Kangaroo Land
Australia
Chicago
Sydney Cricket Association
United States
Johan ‘Tener
Chicagos
Sydney
Mogarty
Evs
All Americas
Occas Sion
Baldwin
Myself
Healy
Melbourne
Melbourne Oval
Australi
Navy
Crane
Ovs
Burns
Maldwin
Sulejivan
Brown
Reading
Spalding
Egypt
Europe
Gome
Ryan
and Healy
Bartholomew
America
Adelaide
Ed Crane
Adelaide Oval
Tener
Free Tip from Joe Jackson Prompts Club Talk
Joe Jackson of the Cleveland American speaks on which club can lure Thiewot and Willand to the bush Torres with best pitch. Dave is cited as a superior player and the club that can entice him away from home might land a star Suggs Has New Twister. Pitcher George Saves of Cincinnati Nationals unveils a new curve delivery.
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Joe Jackson
Thiewot
Bush Torres
Dack Son
Dave
Caroling
Ion Am
Suggs
George Saves
Cincinnati Nationals
Reidy's Limit Reached Availed by Vaudeville Pitcher
Jimmy Allan states veteran Chicago Americans star BIL Reidy never advanced, while Hill the vaudeville performer signaled by Jimmy McAteer for the St Louis Browns years ago. He pitched briefly and remained on payroll thanks to vaudeville acts. McAteer warned he must perform a pitcher’s stake or lose his job.
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Jimmy Allahan
Onut Thelder
Chicago Americans
Tas
Bil Reidy
Sweet Grier
Hill
Jimmy McAteer
St Louis Browns
Hevie
McAteer
Moe
Barrow Seeks to Curb Rowdyism as Eastern League President
Howard Barrow leads the Eastern League with a pledge to stamp out on field rowdyism. He aims to enforce fair play, even amid potential opposition from club owners. His election comes as baseball's progress hinges on eliminating brawls and maintaining order at games.
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Howard Barrow
Honest Medicines Versus Fakes and Foley Remedies
President Taft hints at Pure Food and Drugs law amendments affecting prepared medicines but distinguishes true medicines like Moleys Honey and Tar Compound and Foley Kidney Pills. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound has long stood as a premier cough and throat remedy, while Foley Kidney Pills are praised for effectiveness. these products are widely sold by druggists.
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Taft
Moley
Foley
Summer Diarrhoea Remedy Sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy
An advertisement urges parents to use Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with castor oil for summer diarrhoea in children. The ad claims a speedy cure and lists Lemmon's Pharmacy as the sale point.
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Chamberlain
Lemmon
Davenport charity solicitors flee after fake letter
A woman and an alleged husband canvassed Davenport asking for funds for a claimed local concern. Citizens grew suspicious and informed Mayor, Sheriff McCarty pursued them. They vanished after inquiries, carrying a spurious letter of recommendation from a bogus charitable body.
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Davenport
McCarty
Doctors and grafts and a craftsman’s price
A satirical verse on medical profiteering and surgeon blunders. It contrasts the surgeon’s rising charges with the patient’s costs, noting how pay and prestige fuel a risky system. Then anecdotes critique mispriced art, social pretensions, and polite but flawed etiquette.
Modern hair preparation promises hair growth and dandruff removal
Gray lair is a new cosmetic claim by Wyeth the modern chemist. The preparation combines two rare ingredients to darken hair and stop shedding. It is offered to the public at fifty cents a bottle and money back if not as represented. Drugists authorized to refund.
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Tit Wyeth
Dragetsta
Electric Bitters Promise Protection From Disease Germs
A promotional note claims disease germs attack everywhere yet Electric Bitters purify the blood and expel them. It asserts relief from malaria chills fevers and related illnesses with a money back guarantee. Available at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 6 06.
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Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets Cure Ottawa Patient
Ottawa Illinois man J L Garcity suffered years of severe dyspepsia. After trying many doctors’ remedies without relief a friend recommended Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets. He reports complete cure with his stomach functioning normally again. 28c, 50c and 1 dollar sizes. Free sample offered by McElhinney Drug Co.
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J. JL. Garcity
Ottawa
Miller
McElhinney Drug Co
A Peek into His Pocket Reveals Bucklen's Arnica Salve
M S Lopez of Marlila New York carries Bucklen's Arnica Salve and praises it as the greatest healer of burns cuts and skin troubles. It is sold for 25 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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M.S. Lopez
Marlila
N. Y
Lemmon’s
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