Racing Slump Continues as New York Bookmaking Shifts
New York readers learn how the Agnew Hart law has reshaped metropolitan racing. Attendance has plummeted from 40,000 to about 3,000 on nonholiday days, with bookmakers operating on credit and many top bettors gone. The piece details how oral wagers, cashless records, and fear of Welshing erode the turf, while veteran bookmakers and figures like Cavanagh linger, and loyal patrons keep gate revenue alive amid slower times.
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New York
Americas
Brisady
Wehn
Jonas
Haan
Tavera
John W.' Gated
e-Lochadan
Meas Severell
Joseph Yeager
Cheres Biltson
Diamond Jim Brady
AF Dwyer
Cal
George Rose
Tillionaire
Los Angeles
Aii
Sol Lichternstein
George Wheelock
Joe Vendig
Eilly Conner
Barney Weller
Frank Tyler
Jim Murphy
Rod McMahon
James Beatty
William du Bois
Sim Diemel
Frank Moore
S Feer
Z Jonn Cavanagh
Nanaga
Cavanagh
Caynagh
Jockey Club
Hia Lover
New York Bugieaxini
Getton
New Yorker
Jong Bhota
Sven
Rossman’s Thirteen Errors and the Outfielder’s Woes
A Philadelphia coach recounts a tale of an outfielder who made thirteen errors in a game yet still contributed with a home run and two doubles. Talk turns to how misjudgments or drops cause misses as the crowd and players discuss the pitcher with slanting control and a famed curve.
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Rube Vickers
Philadelphia
Vickers
Rube
Sonder class yachts rise in popularity in German Waters
German and American crews race for the President Roosevelt cup and Kaiser's cup on Marblehead and Kiel. Three German boats, Hevelli Sechuyd Xf end Margaretha, compete against American yachts Jdpette and Wolf from Boston and New York. The matches, including next year’s plans, emphasize skilled crews, strict classifications, and the growing appeal of sonder class vessels among yacht clubs in both nations.
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Germany
Marblehead
Dountey
Lmet
Bost
Kiel
Buzzards Bay
Buszards Bay
Magn
Henry Howard
Baxterh “Yacht Club
Kalaerlicher Wid
Caramba
Oyster’ Bay
Kel
Spain
Germain’ Posta
Hevelli
Sechuyd XF
Margaretha
Jdpette
New York
Wolf
Boston
Wil
Alraway
Western Yacht Club Committee
IFN
Buzaerds Bay
Matty Mathewson Brains Make Star Pitcher of Giants
A long profile of Christy Mathewson, nicknamed Matty, detailing how intellect and steady manners elevated him with the New York Giants. It covers his Bucknell football and pitching beginnings, early minor leagues, Norfolk contract, and his disciplined, calculating approach to pitching and life.
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Washington
New York
New York Giants
van Haltrey
Matty
Hia
Massachusetts
Norfolk
Christy Mathewson
Answers for Those Who Want to Stay Well Informed
A readers’ exchange in the Sporting Post features questions from fans about baseball rules and record attempts. The column cites era figures, debates on throwing speed, baserunning rulings, and controversies over umpire calls, with fan and editor commentary.
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Clecalang
Birmingham
Wagner Talks At Last In Bogus Baseball Drill
A garbled 19th century diary style记 recounts a baseball practice on a field, mentioning Cenunitz, New York Pols Croat mad ial, and players like Clarke. The text includes questions about a pitching ringer and scoring rules, with dates ranging from May 4, 1506.
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Cenunitz
New York
Wee
Fred Clarke
Bomebody
Warner
Pheher
Babepal
Baseball Bats From Louisville Makers Shape the Game
A long profile on the J. A. Hillerich & Son bat factory in Louisville notes the variety of bats used by major leaguers, including notable players and models like the Harry Davis bat. It describes bat shapes, weights, and lengths, the preference for ash from Kentucky hills, and the custom faces created for stars who send bats to the factory.
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Louseviile
Elléricl
Ada
J. A Hillerich & Son
Preston Street
Iamond- Star
Express
Louisville
Benchi
Specter
Seidom
Harry Davis
Walloping
Tench
Wiliam Mé¢Honaugh
Denvér: Club
Atick
McDonaugh
Mindapolis
Charlie Hickshan
Relder
Toledo
St. Paul
St the Louleville
Kentucky
St le
McGuire and a Legendary Backstop Turn of the Century Tale
Washington Post reports Jimmy McGuire, newly named manager of the Cleveland Naps, once a famed catcher in Brooklyn's heyday. His eye for talent and a famed quip about reading batters are recalled as he tests a young recruit in an East Coast trial that impressed then disappointed.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Jimmy ‘McGuire
Cleveland Naps
Zatehera
Ooklyn
Sail
Rira
Jim
Jimmy
Seary
Jimmoy
Addie Joss Debunks High Ball Pitching Past and Present
Addie Joss contends the era of successful high ball pitching is over. He notes that pitchers relied on high fast balls when batters pulled hits, but modern low balls complicate placement, especially under gloom. The discussion cites Chief Bender and the World Series game at Polo Grounds where low pitches challenged hitters.
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Addie Joss
Joss
Bettween New York
The
Athletics
Poiy
Bender
Connie Mack
Giants
Gianta
Mack's Old Battery Mate and the Sheriff at McKees Rocks
Manager Connie Mack of the Athletica reads about the strike rot at McKees Rocks. Sheriff Gumbert, a former pitcher, dominates the district patrol with a strong, respected presence. The tale recalls Addison H. Gumbers, a famed Chicago and Philadelphia pitcher turned public figure.
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Connie Mack
The
Athletica
McKees Rocks
Sherif Gumbert
Alegheny County
Neems
Addison H. Gumers
Chicago
Philadelphia
Mack
Hughey
Jennings
Gumbert
Hughy
George Mullin
Maggie Mart Woodl Wins Waterloo Nursery Handicap
Races on the English turf at Kempton feature the Waterloo selling nursery handicap for 7-year-olds, 254 sovereigns, over seven furlongs. Maggie Mart Woodl takes first, Mathes second, Ays-Ayd third with 21 starters including Littoral. Breeding notes include Spikenard winning the Barefeld handicap over seven miles where Aus bergine places second and Alaric third. Mantta Duchess wins the September nursery handicap for yearlings with Christine second and Amadeus third among 14 starters including Blue Gift colt and Amical.
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Kempton Bark
England
Waterloo
Maggie Mart Woodl
Mathes
Ays-Ayd
H. P. Whitney
Spikenard
Ausbergine
Alaric
H. P. Witrey
Heacliffe
Mantta Duchess Christine
Amadeus
H.P
Whitney
August Belmont
Amical
Charles ‘Caxtan
Hawtzell Valuable Player Amid Injury Struggles
The report notes Wodlleée facing time out due to injuries, impacting field performance and yearlong contributions. It highlights Keeler’s strong display and Hart’s pitching as key moments, with mentions of Barisal and others stepping up.
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Wodlleée
Becazse
Seine
Barisal
West Point starts 1908 football practice with 99 cadets
West Point New York reports the first 1908 football practice as cadets and plebes begin shaping for the season. Veterans from last year’s Navy game number the squad, with 12 having won Shee Saturday games. October 2 games scheduled against Tufts Trinity Yale Lehigh Harvard Springfield Villanova and Washington and Jefferson at West Point.
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N. Y
Navy
Tufts
Trinity
Yale
Lehigh
Harvard
Springfield
Tasa
Villanova
Washington and Jefferson
Navsl Academy
Frankin Neld
Philadelphia
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