Rumors of Detroit Offer Spark Pennant Anticipation
Sporting pages discuss a fictitious Detroit bid for Washington stars Johnson and Street, the idea of a $20 000 offer to swap for AthletE, and the broader impact of star player sales on baseball attendance and team fortunes. Noted figures include Navin, Bates, and Elmer Fait, with comparisons to Clarkson Kelly and Lajoie deducing the financial upside of big transfers.
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Answers to Queries on Boxing History and Baseball Facts
A reader questions old matches and rules. Topics include Corbett vs Jackson verdicts, Johnson-Jeffries claims, Wyckoff and Nelson knockouts, pitching distance, tie-game bets, and Johnson marriage. The Sporting Editor provides dated clarifications, outcomes, and rule details with contemporary opinions.
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Minor League Scores From Several Leagues Across The East
Baseball results from American Association games in Kansas City and Indianapolis. New York State League contests at Albany Troy Syracuse Utica. Eastern League action Newark Baltimore Montreal Toronto Jersey City Providence. Southern League Memphis Mobile with incomplete scores. Key outcomes include Kansas City beating St Paul 3 1 and 7 6, Indianapolis 6 4 over Columbus, Utica 7 0 over Wilkes-Barre, and Newark 5 4 over Baltimore.
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Giants Rally Past Cubs In Nine Inning Bash
New York Giants beat Chicago Cubs 10 to 3 in a high scoring game at Chicago. Seven pitchers used, Brown charged with loss while Raymond gains win. Giants trail by five points at one stage, then pull ahead in late innings to secure the victory before a large crowd.
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Woodburn Tops List Second In Club Standing
Petworth the Leader is away down the list in fielding and batting their success due to pitchers. Buscher of Silver Spring is the best hitter with a .500 average. Brooklyn and St Louis performances appear in the scattered figures with team scores and standings mixed in this partial list from the Pet. Ww. L. Pet. 623 Kalladelphia 32 95 47 Brooklyn 31 33 1440 al 3: St. Louis Sl 40 437 Cincinnati 37 34 .521 Boston 27 af .365.
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Wagner In Race Now I Still In Hunt For Auto
New York notes Wagner remains in contention for a car chase title as Chicago Boston and St. Louis are mentioned in the updated race context.
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Jeffries Johnson Fight Promoter Reveals Betting Tricks
Sid Hester arriving in New York recounts Jeffries first knockout scare and last minute bets by Jeffries friends, noting a ring miscount by referee Tex Rickard and Johnson’s strategic restraint. He highlights Johnson’s control, Jeffries’ admission of defeat, and late wagers by Adams and others.
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Gotch and Johnson Next in Championship Talk
Chicago letter recounts Corbett meeting Gotch and Johnson amid plans to train Gotch for a potential bout with Jack Johnson and notes Corbett’s assessment of Johnson’s fighting prowess. Also covered are baseball items: Nationals vs St Louis game timing, Pirates shortstop crowding Lajoie and Cobb, and Wagner’s surge toward .800 batting, plus Suburban League batting leaders and pitching notes.
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Washington Beats Baltimore 72 68 In Rain Hit cricket Card
Washington team defeats Baltimore aggregation 72 to 68 as rain prevents full two innings. Sousa and Roberts deliver strong contest in a tense match.
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Empire City horse entrants show strong field today
Empire City features a deep lineup including Thrith Dartworth Ben Lasea Jeanne D Arc Star Gowan Royal Onyx Sandman Big Stick Neo Dalmatian The Turk Barley Thorp with Quincy stable representatives Mr Goughtry Regan Montgomery Perry Johnson and Dandy Dior among notable runners.
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Boston Wins Second Game in Series at St Louis 2-0
In St Louis on July 10 Boston defeated the Cardinals 2 to 0, scoring three runs in the ninth. Oakes and Bresnahan led Boston with key hits while Abbaticchio and Beck contributed in the late rally. Pitching by Mattern and Backman shut down St Louis throughout, with strong defense backing the win.
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Reds Lose 2 0 as Rucker Shuts Brooklyn
In Cincinnati July 10, Rucker dominated with strong pitching while Brooklyn scored twice off Suggs and Gaspar. Daubert and Derger drove in runs for Brooklyn, with Suggs ejected earlier. final score Brooklyn 2 Cincinnati 0.
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