Earl Kiser Sets Two World Records at Glenville Track
Earl Kiser powered a gasoline machine to two world marks on the opening day of AAA races in Cleveland. He clocked the last mile in 0 seconds for the five mile event and 0-4-5 in the three eight cylinder race. Barney Oldfield and others faced schedule changes due to engagements in Omaha. The program also featured obstacle, stock touring car, and eight cylinder events with notable placements for George Russell, W F Winchester, Carl G Fisher, and J Soules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
American Automobile Association
Glenville
Earl Kiser
Barney Oldheld
Omaha
Oldfield
Orione Stevens
George Russell
Winchester
Syracuse
Daker
H. HL. Lyttle
Toledo
Dayton
Carl G. Fisher
Indianapolis
W. F. Winchester
Charles Goméz
J Soulea
Ndianapolia
Charles Garnett
Guanline
Seratch
Bart Kiser
R H Magoon
A. E. Morrison
L. E. Maniey
Chubbeck
AB Koffman
Joan Sabo
J. Soules
AE. Morrison
Boston
AB Magoon
Capital City League Standings and Schedule Update
The Capital City League table shows St Stephen's Institute leading with 8 wins and 14 losses, Turner Athletic Club at 19 and 6, Carrall Institute 18 and 11, Gonzaga 16 and 8, Woodward & Lothrop 7 and 24, and Library at 0. Upcoming games include St Stephen's Institute vs Library, Turner vs Gonzaga, and Woodward & Lothrop against Library among others. Treasury team beat Royal Blue 9 to 0 in Wheaton, and Woodstock defeated Edinburg 9 to 4 in Woodstock Va. A Rockville Fair livestock show with tickets 60c is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Stephen's Institute
Turner Athletic Club
Carrall Institute
Gonzaga
Woodward & Lothrop
St. Stephen’s Institute
Library
Turner
St. Stephen's
Carroll Institute
White Lot
Bt. Stephen's Institute
Georgetown College
Turnerva
Treasury Club
Treasury
Wheaton
Royal Blue
Treasury Battery
Smallwood and
Webster
Treasury Boys
Philadelphia Giants
Atlantic City
Boston Defeats Chicago in Poorly Played Game
Boston won today's game in Chicago 7 to 3 as bases on balls, wild pitches, and errors produced the runs. Barry and McCarthy led with two bases, while Delehanty hit a three base sequence and Tenney contributed aboard. Brown allowed 7 runs over 9 innings, Wills took the loss for Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Boston
Rhore Bosion
Slagle
O Gelar
OO Barry
Peney
Chance
Ab'chiowa
McCarthy
O!marshall
Kimg
Delehanty
Evers
Raymer
A Carney
Cannell
Barry
Tenney
Basce
Tinker
Marshall
Brown
Wills
Hilt
Bdall
Mr. Zimmer
St Louis Tops Brooklyn in Wary Loosely Played Game
St Louis defeated Brooklyn 9 to 4 in a loosely played Thursday tilt at home. Brooklyn booted six fielding chances and produced only five hits as St Louis pounced with two base hits, a home run by Brain, and several errors by Brooklyn. Attendance was about 3,200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Shay
St Gessler
Shannon
Dillon
Beckley
Lumley
Brain
Sheckard
Reod Grady
Strang
Smoot
Babb
Barclay
Bergen
Barks
McCormey
Taylor
Garvin
Burke
Grady
Pall
Messrs. Moran and Carpenter
Baseball scores from Eastern and Southern leagues and questions
Eastern League results list games at Jersey City Newark Providence Baltimore Milwaukee St Paul Minneapolis and others with multiple game scores and weather notes. Sporting Q&As discuss fielder errors base running rules and scoring of hits plus schedule queries for games in New York Boston and Cleveland with start times at 4 o'clock.
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Jersey City
Montreal
Newark
Rochester
Providence
Toronto
Baltimore
Buffalo
Detroit Boston Double Header Set After Rainout
Washington and Detroit could not play yesterday due to a heavy shower. A double header is scheduled for this afternoon with the first game called at 2 o'clock. One game will be transferred to Detroit for a Saturday double header. Lefty Herring to start at first base in today’s two contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Washington
Herring
Connolly
Tigers
Tom Hughes
Jacobson
Senators
Mirlin
Stovall
Lew Drill
Bill Coughan
Lefty Herring
Donavan
Lefty
Clarke
Kittredge
Charley Hickman
Wolfe
New York
Tom
Chicago
Cupid
Powell Wins On Triple In Last Inning Thriller
In New York August 22 Powell hit a three base triple in the final inning to drive in the tying and winning run after a wild throw in the eighth. Chicago scored two in the eighth to tie, then Powell and Dougherty produced the decisive plays as New York beat Chicago 4 to 2. Attendance 7,078.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Powell
Dougherty
Chicago
Rho Age Holmes
Jones
Ice Keeler
Callahan
Williams
Davis
Anderson
Tannehill
Biberfeld
Donohue
Ganzel
Dundon
Gonroy
Mefarlandc
Kleinow
Smith
Willams
Dariz
Backfles
Keeler
Elberfeld
William
Boston Beats St Louis Twice to Move Into Second Place
Boston advances to second by shutting out St Louis in both games. Strong batting and pitching, sharp fielding. Wallace starred for St Louis with notable saves. attendance 14,600. First game details show Ferris homer and Ferris, LaChance, Padden, Moran contributing for Boston. Howell and Gibson pitched for St Louis. Second game featured La Chance, Star, Ferris hitting three base hits for Boston. Wallace, Padden, Jones key in defense. Time of games: 1 hour 3 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Boston
Mass
St. Louis
Wallace
Rhoae St. Louk
Rhoah Selbach
Burkett
Parent
Bide
Heldrick
Stahl
Collins
Freeman
Janes
LaChance
Qpadden
Ferrin
Jones
Ferris
Colline
OM Glade
Hynes
la Chance
Young
Poston
Rhoah St Lous
Rhoae Selbach
Burkert
Heidrick
Brahi
Coline
Padden
Moran
O'Connor
Howell
Louis
O-O
Star
Gibson
Stebl
Mr. O'Loughlin
Good Pitching Features in Phillies Win Over Cleveland
Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 3 0 with timely hits in the seventh inning as strong pitching held runs in check. Lajoie angered umpire after a disputed call. attendance reached 9,958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Athletics
Philadelphia
Lajoie
RHO AE
Palladelphia
Bay
Hartel
Pickering
Pallaceysnis
Piecuen
Purchases by National and American Leagues Listed
Cincinnati August 22 Secretary John A Bruce of the National Baseball Commission announced the season’s player purchases for both leagues. Chicago acquires M H Hayden from Indianapolis and multiple players from Milwaukee New Orleans and Des Moines figures including R Roche Atz Branley and A Clark. Detroit adds D J Sullivan B W Ford and H Schaefer from Minneapolis Milwaukee, Washington, George Stone, and Clif Curtin also listed. Cleveland adds James Jackson from St Paul and Clif Curtin from Milwaukee. National League adds Arthur Hoffman from Des Moines W Carney from Spokane Frank Schulte from Syracuse H V McChesney from Des Moines McCarmwell Cargo Pastorius from Albany Emil Betch from Holyoke C Malay from Gloversville Thomas Owens from Springfield Charles Check from St Paul C K Street and James Feeney from Terre Haute Studunati from Denver Arthur Hochatetter from Denver Harry Arndt from Louisville Charles B Brown from Omaha George F McBride from St Joseph and James from Boone Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
M. H. Hayden
Milwaukee
Tom Dougherty
New Orleans
R. Roche
Atz
Branley
Harry Clark
Detroit
Minneapolis
D. J. Sullivan
B. W. Ford
H. Schaefer
Washington
Colorado Springs
George ML Washington
George Stone
Cleveland
St. Paul
James Jackson
Clif Curtin
Des Moines
Arthur Hoffman
Studunati
Denver
Arthur Hochatetter
Cincinnati
Louisville
Harry Arndt
St. Louis
Omaha
Charles B. Brown
Pittsburg
St. Joseph
George F. McBride
Boone
Iowa
James
Baseball notes reflect payroll shifts and league moves
Rochester players seek higher pay as rosters churn with new arrivals. Hemphis star Arthur Goodwin sold to anton. Toledo releases weak players. Buffalo and Baltimore duel for Eastern League lead with the Bisons ahead. Jimmy Sebring shines for Cincinnati while Harry McCormick struggles for the Pirates. Southern League race tight among New Orleans Memphis Atlanta, with Montgomery trailing. Umpires Kiem Hart and Bauswine to join the National League next year. Pulliam plans six-man rosters. Regular season draft opens next Thursday as minor leaguers rush for slots. Ban Johnson and Henry Killilea seen near potential major moves. Christy Mathewson’s ice cream habit noted after games.
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Rochester
Arthur Goodwin
Hemphis
Anton
Toledo
Buffalo
Baltimore
Bisons
Jimmy Sebring
Cincinnati
Harry McCormick
Pirates
Pulliam
Kelley
Joe
New Orleans
Memphis
Atlanta
Montgomery
Kiem
Hart
Bauswine
Boston
Tacoma
McAleer
Browns
Cleveland
Cleveland ‘Ous
Robisons
Cardinals
Nichols
Patsy Donovan
Ban Johnson
Henry Killilea
All Park
Chicago
Jimmy ‘Colling
Cy Young
Jack Thoney
New York Americans
Piay
Griffith
Atlanta Journal
Gene Dementreville
Colonels
Brooklyns
Demont
Christy Mathewson
New York Globe
Bucknell University
Pennsylvania
Lewisburg
Matty
Mathewson
Alexander Wins Blue Hill at Readville Trotting Meet
Meadville Mass August 22 The Grand circuit opening at Readville track drew largest first day crowd. The Blue Hill stake for 2 1 2 year trotters carried 5000 purse, Alexander in Ed Geer s stable won outright in straight heats. John M upset Pan Michael in 2 0 6 pacing, racing vividly to claim honors after a season’s surprise.
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Meadville
Mass
Readville
Blue Hill
Alexander
Ed. Geer
Pan Michael
John M
Detroit
Mathan Straus
Spear
Nathan Straus
Ailen
Cascade
Be. G
Wall
Allerson
Fullagar
Belie Star
Br. m
Renos Baby
Shank
Rosewood
Ch. m
Merrifield
Beasts Abbot
Bix
Hudeon
Dewey
Dickerson
Fuzzy
Titer
Loxzonjero
B. G
Howard
John Caldwell
Thompson
Texas
G. m
Rennick
Jolly Bachelor
Ruth C
G. Om
Jenney
A. Penn
Bh. Cladwigi
Boonie Beebe
Coalter Cendsin
Ewa
M. (Shank
De Reszke Wins Amsterdam Stakes in Acing Rain
In the Amsterdam stake at Saratoga De Reszke edged Bobadil amid a blinding hail storm that left horses barely visible. Ishiava led the earlier three races, while Princess Eris was disqualified from third and Linda Lee earned the third spot. Conkling captured the sixth race by a head as weather tore through the track.
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Saratoga
Amsterdam
M. L. Hayman
de Reszke
John A. Drake
Ishiava
Royelle
Daylesford
Bernhardt
Libretto
St. Bellane
Princess Eris
Odom
Raiment
Linda Lee
Ishlana
Sperling
Monte Carlo
H. Walsh
Norbury
Wonderly
Court Maid
Canajoharte
Elsie I
Tot San
Foxy Kane
Cottage Maid
Sais
Royelse
Weligh
Evan
Hernherdt
Cock Robin
Baker
St. Beliane
Quidebrand
Councilman
Q''Nei
Ddom
Thine
Mtle
Hildebrand
Bobadil
Gay Boy
O'Neil
Virgin Soft
Elliott
OM England
Greencrest
Easy Street
Furtonga Dazzie
Reiment
Shaw
Agent
Palm Tree
Oxford
Doctor
St. Aubyn
Sachem
Dan HK
Conkling
Lee
Garnish
W. Hennessey
Tantalus
Cochran
Palm Reader
Briarthorpe
Treseible
Lady Potentate
the Messenger
Agnuea
Lady Ametia
Proper
James V
Clotes
Dick Bernard
Marjoram
Toroma
W. R. Condon
King Pepper
Little Jolmeon
Missing Link
Virgin Soll
Petit Maitre
Prince Ching
Tatstle Heather
Hoodwink
Wild Pirate
Siiverfoot
Jack McKean
Derry
Sir Ralph
Workman
Incense
Rasmond Flush
Cash
Lochinvar
McChesney
Maly Brant
Claude and
Dolly Spanker
Hello
Reservation
Dalesman
Charadilla
Katie Caffrey
Fair Reveler
Otago
Merces
Linda Rosa
Hose Mary Kane
Queen Rose
Andy Willams
James F
Keynote
Homestead
Jang Holly
Flexion
Hymettus
Headmaster
Seagull
Harmakis With A Rush Beats Autumn Leaves At Fair Grounds
Harmakis won the feature at the Fair Grounds by a neck over Autumn Leaves in sloppy track conditions. The card included six races with winners such as Four and a Half Furlongs and Yada, plus strong showing by Har makie in the sixth, and entries listed for tomorrow’s program with horse names and odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Autumn Leaves
Fair Grounds
St. Louis
Sweet Bwaar
Lindsay
Stella M
Rice
Imp
Korea
D. Austin
Media Jane
Pharmacy
Hello Girl
Aspatta
Wakeful
Lady Sellers
Sonya
Nepenthe
Plumeter
Telephone Girl
Changonate
H. Anderson
Lady Mercury
Young
Princesa Orna
D Austin
Pique
Hadrian Iso
Harmakie
Old Stone
Howell
Braodlar
Nettle Regent
L. Williams
Galolt
Hucena
Misa Ron
John McGurk
Pierce J
Athena
Freesias
Helm
Alcom R
Holling Boer
Trapsetter
Northwind
Dolinda
Varma F
Aggie
Lewin
Eyrist
Fannette
Strathmore
Asthma Cure Promised By Schiffmann Adverts
A Chicago notice declares Dr Schiffmanns Asthma Cure relieves and cures severe asthma within a short period. It quotes testimonials from J F Homan and EB Adams and offers trial packs by mail. Sold by druggists for 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Homan
EB. Adams
Chicago
Schiffmann
Hygaye
Clothing sale flyer offers wholesale profits and low prices
A dated advertisement promotes a busi ness proposition with white washable fabrics and 50 inch lengths. It touts best clothing in America under value and lists two piece suits in home spun and wool crash priced from 20 to 10 dollars as profit opportunity for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Head to Foot Outfitters Racecard Summary
Parker Bridget Co headlines betting at 6th and Pennsylvanian venue. Entries include Santa Ventura Mistress Granpan Detest Mag honi Lady Hasbrouck and First Attempt. Odds shown for six furlongs race with Mordella 95 Kitty G 1067 Doctor Scharff Howling Dervish 9% each and multiple horses listed with prices from 14 to 199.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker, Bridget & Co
6Th and
Pennsylvania Avenue
Santa Ventura
Weird Keeps On Winning at Hawthorne Steeplechase
Hawthorne Aug 22 Weird, second choice, extended a winning streak by taking the steeplechase feature as Handvive faltered in the first race. Handvice finished second with Tam o Shanter among the early runners failing to place. Multiple races listed with winners such as Oreo, Sweetie, Flaxman, Careless, and Stroller across six events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handvice
Hawthorne
Chicago
Tam O’ Shanter
Weird
Oreo
Henry
Bummer II
Morrison
Ethel Wheat
Oregar
Tom Maybin
Tam'o’ Shanter
Hudson
Jaye
Pemberton
Spaters
Evander
Monshan
Nitrate
King Galerig
Olver Mz
Charawind
Sweetie
Soufriere
Miller
the Forum
Lawrence
Sweet Tone
Marco
Lida Leib
Plautus
Ayr
Agnes Brennan
Flaxman
Prior
Helgecen
Ram's Horn
Nicol
Florentine
Gloriosa
Sobet
Great Eastern
O*hagen
Langtorn James
Careless
Ida Davis
Mountain
Katie Powers
Helgesen
Sjambok
Berry Waddell
Ravisna
Bonebrake
Katie Zitt
Rainwitch
Edrodun
Dixie
Roach
Big Beach
Togo
Muresea
Str Hugh
Josette
Barkermore
Fleuron
Orfeo
Harney
Hannan
Royal Pirate
Robin Hood
Wing Dance
Haviland
Hainault
Tom Hall
Hellario
Alma Dufour
Kleinwood
Wenrick
Clifton Forge
Abola
Goal Runner
Americano
Big Ben
Pirabelia
Sudtie
Klingman
John Smulski
Sam Craig Wins at Highland Park in First Race
Sam Craig, new to Highland Park, upset Fickle Saint to take the opening race. Jungle Imp and Easy Trade won races two and three, with Pretension and Chambleo also scoring later. Kingstonville’s Tri-League team fell to Bristol Athletics 9 to 16. Shamrock IV design negotiations open with Dennys for Lipton challenger. Sunday-school games postponed due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park
Detroit
Mich
Sam Craig
Saint
Jungle Imp
Easy Trade
Rowland M
Prince Light
Winifred Led
Town Moor
Tommy Knight
Inde
Blue Grouse
Buba
Chambleo
Nimble Dick
Arrahgowan
Rachel Ward
Doctor Guernsey
Specus Bris State
Tol
Tenn
Kmnoxville
Bristol Athletics
Feama
Dennys
Glasgow
Sir Thomas Lipton
George L. Watson
Poisoner La Voisin and Court Poison Plague in France
The seventeenth century Paris poison epidemic linked to La Voisin, a famed poisoner and mystic, drew in nobles, royals, and clergy. La Reynie documented courts, love philters, talismans, and deadly takings, revealing widespread intrigue and executions including Mme de Montespan and grand officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Fair Mail Gazette
la Reynie
Marquise de Lrinvilliers
la Voisin
la Regume
Louis XIV
la Chambre Ardente
le Reynie
Mme. de Montespan
France
Love Philters
Countess de
Duke de Vendome
Countess de Solssongs
Goad
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Rogers, Peet &Co
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Rogers, Peet & Co
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Mertz
Mertz and Mertz CO
F St
Walfords Sporting and Athletic Goods
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Louis Bush's
Ladies and Gentlemen's
Capital City League
Woodstock
Rocktille Fair
Nigwara Pen
National League
Waton
Pittsborg
American Association
Columbus
St. Faul
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Loulaville
Little Rock
Shreveport
Birmingham
Nashville
Augusta
Jacksonville
Columbia
Savannah
Macon
Charleston
Sporting Editor
H.W
H. B. Detroit
Atlentics
Gant Frid
Union Bali Hh
North
Ee Detween' Lund
Atrecen
Washington-Detroit
Bath
Asea
Pickert
Rhoades
Rank
Dalis
Bemis
Mer
Sheridan
Geme
John A. Bruce
National Baseball Commission
Baseball Notes
Coneling
Eris
Ishians
Harmakis
Bristol
King Shields
Duke of
Orleans
Henretta
England
Devwil
Luxembourg
Count de 8
Afazauis de S
Marquise de M
Eiseman Bros Quuitters
Bors
Io Street
T.W. Wood & Sons
New Fall
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T.W. Wood & Sons, Seadsmen, Richmond, Virsebia
Diamond Dyes
Burlington Vt
Cock Remedy CO
Maeosio Temple
TRE Keeley (Institute
Mk North Capuolsteset
Washington, DB. C
District of Columbia
Maryland
W. G Haskell
Medical
Reed Isc
Twelfth Street N. Ww
Shade
F Street
Fisk Elgin
Baldus
Jeine
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Lakranco
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