Cobb Leads League With .336 Batting Average
Ty Cobb remains the premier lugger in the American League as he passes Wolcott Collins of the Athletics. Collins had led for most of the season but saw his percentage slip during the West trip while Cobb surged ahead. Lalivelt jumps to .296, Browne declines, and the race between Cobb and Collins promises further action.
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Philatelphia
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Browne
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Tiger
Wol@e Collins
Athletics
Collins
Cobb
Famous Athletes Entered Bemning Irish Fair and Field Day
Sheridan and Flanagan to compete at Bemning race track September 22 23 under the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Washington DC. They will appear on both days with two special events. a tug of war between AOH divisions and the United German Societies team. Prizes of 55 in gold to be awarded and Gaelic ball, grand tournament and track activities planned.
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Martin J. Sheridan
John Flanagan
Irish Fail
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
District of Columbia
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Ancient Order of Hibernians
Shenandoah yellow while Potomac shores buzz with bass notes
Fishing report from the region notes Shenandoah water turned yellow and crowded shores along the Potomac show a boon in bass. William Domer reports strong bass activity near Leesburg and Aults while guides like Col George R. Bready and John Smith fish Crowleys Eddy for 23 bass. The piece highlights fishery efforts by the U S fish commission and local clubs to curb pollution and boost stocking, with favorable weather helping anglers through the coming weeks.
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William Domer
Aults
Leesburg
Potomac
Shenandosh
Jerge
Ber
Washington
Dyer
Harpers Ferry
United States
Jong
Campera
George R. Bready
Bla
John Smith
Crowleys Eddy
Col. Bready
Shenandoah
Urea
Seherman
Polly
Stipes
Einker
Pat Waa
Minor League Results and Oceanic Specimens Report
The report covers American Association actions and notable aquatic findings. It describes fish specimens from the Potomac near Dominion City and notes on gill conditions, potential pollutants, and requests for further investigations by West Virginia authorities, with remarks from Dr Hugh M Smith on various large sea creatures and historical context.
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American Association
Atolumbue
Louisvileck
Solumbux
Vaughn
Hughée
Eischartt
Siroes
Milweukee
Potomac
Domiinee City
Dowherty
Kanear City
Miwankse
Macon
Emiterlee
Indianapate
Jedisnapolia
Minneapolis
West Virginia
Connie Mack recounts costly 1902 season tale
Connie Mack recalls economizing in 1902 as he tied up money for his team. He describes a Cleveland stop and a long distance call that cost 8 dollars a minute, resulting in an $250 bill to let an office boy attend a Chicago game for the Phillies.
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Connie Mack
Emme
Et Npe
Connie
Philadelphia
Chicago
Phillies
Office Boy &O
Ball Park
Harness Horse Talk Opens Two-Day Meet at Copperthite Track
The Petersburg era notes a two day harness horse event starting at Copperthite track Burks Virginia with mixed trot or pace races and running events. Principal races include a 2 16 pace and a 10 minute dash featuring Ada Venus Black Patchen Peter War ek Maude Kate Tyler and Lori Jay among others. The program also includes county and city races and a baseball double header. The meet is led by Colored men with J Franklin Roberts as president and a capital of 9500 behind the venture full payment promised.
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Marr Sanders
Gon Lovent
Claude Satie
Washington
Honey Boy
R. T. Cleggett
Cachetta
Tme Harrestville
Cheltenham Clube
Oxon All
Seat Pleasant Clube
Prince George County
Thomas Baldwin
Copperthite Trac
Burks
Sre- Ada
Venus
Black Patchen
Peter Warek
Maude
Kate Tyler
Red Tech
Lori Jay
Peter
Ladyura
St Asaphs
J. Franklin Roberts
William J, Branche
J. W. Williamson
Roberts
Handsome prizes offered at Union League Park meet
Athletic clubs and churches compete for three trophy cups at the First Presbyterian Church event at Aston League Park on Saturday September 18. The top scoring club or association earns large cups. the church with most points in open events gets a silver cup. best individual point scorer receives a trophy. Baylew Athletic Club fields strong entries including Baker Gefer Fiomet and Sprowls in sprints and a one mile relay. Tremont Athlete Club also has entries. Robert Fleming of George Washington University and Cornell track squares in the 2 mile. Hairies for the young men’s class joined Friday September 19 with C. W. Stratton, manager, 70 Fourteenth Street NW, Washington, D.C.
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Aston League Park
Aoele Flon
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Baylew Athletic Club
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Ithaca
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B.C
Raleigh’s Rapid Rise Nets Cardinals Prospect Fame
Jonny Raleigh, a 19 year old pitcher then with Vernon of the Pacific Coast League, stunned the coast with standout work for Los Angeles and drew Cardinals scouts. After their assessment, St Louis moved to acquire him, signaling a rapid ascent toward the majors as Vernon contended with the club’s cellar position.
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Vernon
St Louis
Washington Post
Los Angeles
Cal
Jonny Raleigh
Southyan
St. Louis Cardinals
Bush
Raleigh
Loa
Fernon
Old Sores Kept Open By Bad Blood
A testimonial style notice claims chronic sores fail to heal due to impure blood. It promotes S S S as a blood purifier restoring circulation and healing. includes a reader letter from Brooklyn praising cure after using the tonic.
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S.S
S. S
Clubs Do Not Have to Accept Purchased Minor Leaguers
New York September 4 Prominent Heydler of the National League announced a new rule to govern purchases by major league clubs from minor leagues. The rule requires that agreements of sale include a provision about players bought for future delivery who later become incapacitated, outlining the purchaser may not be bound to take the player. The change was deemed necessary after an American League club paid 4000 for a pitcher who subsequently could not pitch again.
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New York
Promident Heydler
National
Commission
Ward
Schwartz Brothers Buy Colt by Broome for $2500
A fragment notes Schwartz Brothers purchasing a yearling colt from Broome, price listed as 2500. The text mentions a filly or mare named Belle and other brief sale details, with references to additional items and pricing unclear. The report emphasizes a horse purchase transaction and the involved parties.
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Broomatic
Ana “Bella
Schwartz
Broome Lokeaeone
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