Promoter Postpones Ketchel Langford Boxing Fight
Promoter Gibson of Fairmont Athletic Club in New York holds a conference with Jerome and Baker after announcing the Ketchel Langford fight would likely be moved to September 24 from September 19. The governor and attorney warned no general admission events would be allowed in the state, and the club faces legal scrutiny amid renewed boxing activity. Ketchel’s manager and Langford were in the area, with Langford set to box ten rounds as planned.
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Gibson
Fairmont Athletic Club
New York
Jerome and
Baker
Spe
Weashington Post
Ug 3A
Dam
Wiliam Bon
Femmont Athletic
Trsktet
Jerome
Comros
Gave Nor Tyhes
National Athletic Club
G Hson Jerome
Tr Lb
Britt
Langford
Black Hand Threats Target Cobb in Detroit Baseball Row
Fragmentary letters from Philadelphia mention black hand threats linked to Cobb’s sensational Detroit series. Notes reference a skull and crossbones signature and warnings for Tigers players. Police presence expected as Detroit faces Philadelphia in upcoming games.
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Philadelphia
RACES AT READVILLE TODAY FOR AMERICAN DERBY
Horsemen and fans from across the country and Canada gather in Readville as forty one trotters enter schedules for the American Derby races beginning tomorrow. Baron Alcyon, owned by Senator White of Syracuse, is listed among early favorites at about 6 to 1 odds, with Hares warming the white to drive. The meet runs four days, concluding Friday, featuring entrants from Readville and beyond.
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Boston
Canada
R&ht
Cleveland
C K G Billings
Rac Ng
Baron Alcyon
Stife
Senator White
Syracuse
Hares
Automobiles and Racing News From Early 1900s
A fragmented report covers Saber's return plans with Funk and Shot, experiments with braking cages, and record runs from Atante City. It notes Ranger’s model carrying lga from New York to San Francisco via Chicago, eleven hours ahead, plus Warner Motor Company dealings, a race abandonment, Stoddard’s withdrawal from racing, and Barney Oldfield’s half mile record with Battling Nelson as passenger. It closes with Canada’s new auto tube and a Brighton Beach 24 hour speed carnival planned this fall despite Indianapolis and Brighton incidents.
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LMP
Eratain Atante City
Rte
Bon WU Gartens
Gavotine
New York
San Fran
Pascel
Chicago
Indianapolis
Brighton Beach
Motor Racing Association Tonight
Makers
Deglera
Brighton
GROOM PROVES EASY SHUTOUT AS NATIONALS FALL
Bob Groom of Belleville Mi defeats the Nationals as the Browns win 1 0. Texas Leaguer Yohe debuts at third base for St Louis and fails to hit in three trips but makes a defensive showing. Bailey allowed seven hits and pitched well in late innings while the Nationals squander chances with nine runners left on base.
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Washington Port
Louis Mo
Bob Groom
Belleville
Nationals
Cantillon
Texas
Bill Bedley
Bailey
Selivelt
Jack Slattery
St Louis Cardinal
J J McCloskey
Slattery
Howell
Schaefer
Yohe
Galveston
St Louis
Styfe
Bet
Browns
CAH LEAGUE GAMES TUENDAY
PITTSBURGH AT BOSTON AND CHICAGO AT NEW YORK AND ST LOUIS AT PHILADELPHIA REPORTS OF AMERICAN AND NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES SHOWED BATTING HIGHLIGHTS AT SEVERAL PARKS WITH BROWNS AND PHILADELPHIA SCORING MULTIPLE RUNS AS ROUNDS OF HITS AND WALKS KEPT ATTENDANCES MODERATE ACROSS CLEVELAND CHICAGO ST LOUIS AND BOSTON STANDS AND SCORES ARE LISTED FOR TUESDAY GAMES AND ATTENDANCE FIGURES FOR DIFFERENT VENUES
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Washington
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Detroit
New York
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Brooklie
St Louis
Il Pittebure Ag
ChlerRo
al Fos
Philselphia
Louls
Brooklyn
St Lows
NewYok
Chicago Ae
Hagerstown Wins Close Ball Game At Atlantic Park
In the final game of the season at Atlantic Park Hagerstown defeated Frederick 2 to 0. Lefty Russell allowed two hits for Hagerstown while Miller gave up three for Frederick. A fair crowd watched a tight pitching duel as both teams shared the field.
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Hagerstown
Frederick
Boeelal
Tae Washinx
Atlantic Park
Y Sderick
Bingerstown
Minter
Peastor
Russell and
Shea
Snutter Tire
American yachts win as Taft Draper cups race at Marblehead
Marblehead Mass Aug 3 America won a decisive victory over Germany in the first of the Taft and Draper cup sandersboat races. The Joyette owned by William H Childs of Brooklyn won first, Ellen of Boston second, Wolf of Boston third. Margarethe German challenger followed, with Heveila and Seehund II bringing up the rear. Seehund II damaged sails and retired briefly. Vice Admiral Barandon praised American boats as faster in cool wind and smooth seas. Secretary Meyer aboard Talphin and the presidential yacht Sylph watched from the line. The 15 mile triangular course began southeast of Marblehead Rock with three legs into the harbor and back.
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Marblehead
Mass
America
Germany
President Taft
Gov Draper
Joyette
William H. Childs
Bensonhurst Yacht Club
Brooklyn
Ellen
Charles P Curtis
Boston
Wolf
Caleb Loring
Margarethe
Kaiseraicher Yacht Club
Marblehead Harbor
Revenue
United States Navy
Meyer
Talphin
Sylph
Ilna
Marblehead Rock
Tringle
Cubs and Giants Split in Eleven In New York Doubleheader
New York and Chicago split a Aug 3 doubleheader as New York edged Chicago 5 to 2 in eleven innings while Chicago won the second game 5 to 0. Pitching matched feats with Ames against Mathewson, and Seaballe and Steinfeldt produced key plays in the opener. Tinker and Chance sparked Chicago in the game.
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New York
Chicago
Sistors
Pheater
Ames
Mathewson
Renlich
Dyers Seballe
Steinfeldt
Sheckard
Chance
New
Mayenne
Tork
Evere
Schulte
Tinker
Tayia
Stockard Beariice
Atolen
Cha Ce
Prester
Pame
Schultert
Ottersog
Otem
Dob Seolngeldt
Ashater
Arter
Henbech
Stulen Kwoer
Morrey
Seymour
Shafer
Doyle Bidwell
Merkle
Reulbach
Bares
Plteher
Ay Tagbach
Pltek
Reuin
Brownie Notes From The Game And Roster Shuffle
Manager Cantillon absent from cashing lines and a mix of fielding mishaps marked the game. Schaefer Yohe debuted as third baseman, while Hp arrived Monday and drew cheers and jeers. Wallace and Williams played from the stands as malaria and muscle strains affected the Brownies. McCrige, a National who once wore Cardinal colors, was praised, and McCloskey’s release precedes Hulswitz’s season signing as the St Louis Nationals show weakness at short.
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George McCrige
Gram
McCloskey
Aresna Han
Hulswitz
St Louis
Red Sox Fall as Cleveland Edges Boston in Tight Game
Cleveland defeats Boston 4 to 0 in a tense matchup as Wood's steady batting counts fuel Cleveland’s runs. Ber berger’s defense limits hits while Wagner and Lajoie spark offense with key doubled plays and hits. Umpires were Atesma, Kern, and Coonally. game lasted 1 hour 61 minutes. Also: Virginia League prospects Bob Carter and Monsxer Pop McKevitt linked to managing positions in Lynchburg, Portsmouth, and Richmond reports.
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Cleveland Ohio
Cleveland
Boston
Berger
Long Island
Peerey
Dirmham
Perring
McConnel
Fea' P
Bigoa
Benton Toiogaer
Lajole
Birmingham
Perring Lord
Gearler
Cesaler Eng
Niles
Bersaisle Baees
Wagner
McConnell
Gruby
Lajoie
Stovall
Stoke
Wood
Boao
Bergar
Blyuck
Barger
Hall
Hancs
Clavaland
Toston
Atesma Kern
Bob Carter
Winston Salem
Lynchburg
Portsmouth
Nlgo
Aners
Richmond
Monsxer
Pop McKevitt
Greensboro
Virginia Capital
Lajoie to Join Yankees Elberfeld May Come Here
The Washington Post reports Larry Lajoie former Cleveland manager will join the New York Yankees next season as shortstop after agreement with Frank Farrell and Manager Stallings. Earl Gardner of Jersey City leads Eastern League in batting and will be Yankees second baseman. Elberfeld's destination unclear potential Cleveland trade discussed. The idea favors Elberfeld playing in his preferred city with possible involvement of the Nationals.
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New York
Larry la Joi
Clevelands
Yankees
Lajoie
Frank Farrell
Stallings
Yanks
Earl Gardner
Jersey City
Laporte
Elberfeld
Cleveland
Washington
Sume Eort
Nationale
Tobiaco
Pirates Take Series in Brooklyn Narrow Win Over Mets
The Pirates defeated the Brooklyn New York team 2 to 1 in a pitchers duel. Myers debuted in the outfield for Brooklyn, while Dent of Winston Salem joined the Brooklyns for the game. Bergen drove in the decisive run with a wild throw as the Pirates stretch their winning streak to four straight.
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Brooklys
Pitts
Wurga
Bergen
Myers
Dent
Winston Salem
Brooklyns
Tillsburg
Byrne
Ad Glarke If
DO McElveen Tb
Wagner
Omgun Rf
Wier
Worden Db
Aprein Ib
Luz
Hommel
Pac Rf
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Gboor
Wueronce
Tetfeld Y
Electatyre
Totus
Tota
Piltenne
Brookiye Vopo
Mitl
Wigan McMulen
Clarke
Abstein Bergen Dow
piaya—Summal
Jordan Fick Kveen
Jordan” Lett
Barer
Pitinbargh
Brooklyn
Aulla—Ow Lelirid
MeIntyre
Pieeher
Mente Byrne
Witton
MeInyre
Mears Otay
Kena
Geme
Apbee Presents Exclusive Headwear for Men and Youth
Apbee unveils new men and young men’s headwear line, featuring pressy style caps and exclusive designs. The collection emphasizes quality fabrics, bold logos, and a modern fit aimed at both urban and casual wearers.
Henry Heath Hats For Fall Arrivals Attract Dresser
Henry Heath presents new fall hats with updated shapes and colors designed for the up to date dresser. The fine materials and tasteful trimmings mark these latest arrivals as exceptional values for the season.
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Henry Heath
Fall Styles Highlight Parget and Omar and Ramo Hats
Advert shows hat prices at four and five dollars with attention to fall styles. Parget hats priced at four dollars, Omar at three, and Ramo at two.
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Parget
Omar
Ramo
Auber Buite Heads to Fast Outfitters Ninth and the Avenue
Auber Buite moves to Fast Outfitters located at Ninth and the Avenue, signaling a shift in shopping duties. The change places Buite in a key role within the retailer’s store on a busy city corner.
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Fast Outfitters
Ninth and the Avenue
PHELTES SCORE VICTORY AS MOORE SHINES FOR PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia defeats St Louis 8 1 in a pitcher heavy game as Moore dominates until the ninth inning when the Cardinals rally with two runs on walks and singles. Key moments include Brant and Ward contributing early, Harmon and Moore delivering, and double plays turning in the late frames.
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Moore
Cardinals
Philadelphe
Philadelph
Todey
Laura
St Louis
Oman
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Kager Double Pleve
Konetehy
Canassisted
Ares
Storke
Koudteby
Werd
Bransfeld
Fattoc
Bares
Thiadelphie
Coup
Harmon
Bare
Loule
Strick
Monte
Lush
Phelps
Rigier
Reds Win In Tenth As Cincinnati Rally Past Boston
Cincinnati eked out a tenth inning win over Boston in a tense baseball contest. Rowan and Hoblitzel provided offense while defensive miscues framed the late scoring, giving Cincinnati a 5-4 victory as the visitors broke through in extra innings.
Racketers in Fourth Round at Cresnnati Trislate Tournament
Novelist snippets describe players reaching the fourth round in early Cincinnati and Quagaraon Lake events. Nat Thornton Gilver Dunlap Frank Carretson Edith Hannam Miriam Steevar and others are listed with match progress in the international and local circuits and the Eastern League standings update follows with Rochester Newark Providence Toronto Buffalo Montreal Jersey City Baltimore and others in the Western League.
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Cresnnati
Nat Thornton
Atlanta
Gilver Dunlap
Frank Carretson
Cincinnati
Nat Emerson
Sis Iether
Trux Emersaz Puchara Palmer
New Jerse
R Stoan
Marietta
Irs Edith Hannam
Toronto
Con Beara
Cleve
Miriam Steevar
Chicago
Quagaraon
Lake
Wit
New York
Rochester
Newark
Providence
Biffsio
Montreal
Jersey City
Baltimore
Sweep Wins Futurity at Crowded Track With Stable Mate Third
Tired Candleberry staggers to wire but Tome beats Grasmere by a short length for place as Keene posts total winnings of 27 753 dollars, edging Hildreth for honors.
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Candleberry
Tome
Grasmere
Keene
Hildreth
Honore
Sweep wins Futurity at Sheephead Bay in dramatic photo finish
James R Keene’s Sweep, a son of Brach Pink Domino, takes the 22nd Futurity at Sheephead Bay. Grasmere finishes a short neck back with Candleberry fourth, as the crowd roars and Sweep’s unruly temperament delays the start. Time six furlongs 1 1 45, purse details noted for owner breeder and trainers.
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York
James R Keenes
Pink Domino
Sheephead Bay
Iddea
Grasme
Montpetier
Candleberr
Angelina
Weil
Keenes
Sweetindam
Greecewees
Hildreth
Wilsons Share
Canleberry
Mistreaza Stud
Clarence H Mackey
Gramere
Futurity of 1909 Fourth Race Report
The 1909 Futurity race details show a $20 subscription with added money and placings. Sweep Brown colt won after a long series of performances, ridden by James R. hens with various owners and entrants listed. Six furlongs contested with time noted as about 11 4-8.
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James R* Hens
Fieraes Aid
Port St Fin Jokers
Jonna
Beer Ghamer
Berg Jonanon Gros
J E Sadden
M” & Dugan
Chota Scabies
Sam
New Fall Overcoats and Hats At Great Fall Prices
Cool evenings demand lightweight outerwear with threequarter length coats and automobile coats that button up to the neck. Made in our own workrooms in the E B style using the best fabrics. Large stock of Fall Derbys and soft hats priced at $2.
Unclear horse race card with multiple races and incidents
Fragmented report shows a horse named Grasmere colliding with Barleythorpe dame and causing a fall in a race at Tost. The text lists several race results, entrants, and odds across multiple events with scattered names like Grasmere, Sweep, Barleythorpe, Everard Yar, Bed of Filgh, and Potent wate Lip, alongside times and stakes.
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Barleythorpe
Tost
Sweep
Grasmere
Butts
Is Stede
Abe Selag
Selag
Moe Eye
Butler
Cares Nee
Kengabel
Angelve
Miery
Dams Arondak
Bere Geen
Alma
Jack
Albert Sigr
Alvo Ron
Turbulent Day At The Track Amid Whimsical Entries
Entries list a chaotic mix of horses and riders with ages from two to eight years, names like Merry Gift and Blackhawe, and numerous muddled notes on races, handicaps, and conditions. The page records races, odds, and contender notes in a busy, period-tinged racing card full of abbreviated phrases and stray ephemera.
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Mertz and
Mertz Co
F Street
Por Ling
J ED Grillo
Rowe
Alendes
Gretter
Asetan Rover
Elf
Martes
Vieters
Borton
Tigers
Stanley Ketchel
Sam Langford
Readville
Tom Saber
Funk & Shot
Mit Ah
TrooMeo
Fotor
Crawfort Uta
Tscay Hs
Warners
Jacksoon Company
Aince
CG Stoddard
Dayton Automobile Company
Haa
Barney Oldfein
Nelson
Oldfield
St. Louis
Batley
National League
McAleese
Stone
Lelivelt
Silent George
Ferris
Criger
Saentice
Howells
Staal
Crigers
Gronm
Loth Tama
Lome
Pallaceipnia
Og Street
Siler
Scott Hard
Leet
Suler
Scott Sy
Keula Appa
Sahitoon
Milley
Alec
Murphy
Fon Bates
Iegoenge
Fey Coromestgne
Sane
Alles Rey
Call River
Patterson
Balle Criger
Termeriy
Elect
Irik
Byens Gee Ie
Bert
Suor
Philadelpnie
Harted Davis
Murshy
Oldring
Ana
Murby Hitn
Om Scott
Sylor
Parent
Hartel Plank
Noughorty
Chiragn
Philadalphin
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Plank
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Suter
hall—Owens
Messrs
Frank
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Army
Athletics
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United States
Wheaton JM
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Racea
Taft
Childs
Ed Ey
Amo
Flica CP Curta Mb Wolf
Ae Margarine Haalen
Hevelle Vecin Sagler
CUBS
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Duck Listtery
Harry
Forelig Schaefer
Tiger
Wallace
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Jams
Big Gill Dineen
Witherup
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NAPS
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Pirates
APBEE
London
Auber Buite
Pheltes
REDS
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Boston Today
Fear
Sweeney Ao
Tobe
Haute
Downeys
Ae Zabeen
Rowan P
OfFeruen P
Hg Bowton
Guna Shere
Cranam
Wighal Canara
Hobliteel
Racker Sueewer
Loney Levy
Hewaur
Halle -Gotaans
Mr Kuaie
Racketers
Butwell
Grand
Creevy
Uncas
Dugan
Fort Erie
Burns
Pollock
Granta
G Burns
Ben Double
C Ross
Cross
Dull Care
Glenadeare
Angerona
Sandrian
Bellethorpe
Rocky O Bren
Hurdes
Gen Armstrong
Steen
Parleythorpe
Grameres 1
Barleytorpe
Rameness
Burwell
Barneythorpe
Evelasa
Mus Krave Acwiver
Candleberry Nehdy
Frenzy Treck
Scoville
Sween
Mr Keene
Colins
Wilson
Krene
Acmaitong Esnaylonepe
Beles
Surryanfin
Latkatie
Panta
Glasmere Tan Wood Race and Inc
Gienoadeans
Iseman Broc
E. B
Newcorn & Green
Mewe Tailors
Yoolens
F Street N. W
Sadrine
Maryland United Hunts
Pimlico
Steeple
Fort Ene
Fim
Wirenda
Erie Binet
Ehaaicke
Bae Fe
Almena Lady Chittom
Nettie
Ileins
Satoman Pitty Rapeoe Pune
Marek Rheig
Eaton
Uae
Gemealloe
Blackhawe
Aftae
Lavenkaron Valle
Harry Grate
Marvel CO
Raw York
Donnelly Pharmacies
BLACK
Hahn & Co
7Th & K
Sen
Reliable
Pa Ave
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