Sporting comments on national sports and local figures
A busily tangled sports column by J Ed Grillo discusses American Association racing and college football, praising Armour team prowess while noting a late slump. It mentions Howie, Clarke, and Cantillon, plus remarks on Washington population growth and a crowd-pleasing sports scene with varying fortunes and expectations for upcoming games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED Grillo
Tela
Lal
Regaltad
Bootus
Firaly
Toledo
Rayne
Ant Ts
M Clarke
Canstown
Amet Mura
Kany
Kelley
Iter Fry
Two Baseball Doubleheaders and Championship Fight Preview
A long cryptic print lists two baseball doubleheaders at National Park with Washington facing Clarke Griffith and New York opponents. It also covers a lightweight title bout promoter Gleason staging in Frisco, with Britta and Gans set to fight for a $5000 purse, plus notes on Johnson and Mathewson’s parts in the season and Griffin's disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jed Grillo
National Fark
Wassington
Clarke
Tom Hughes
Highlanders
Jomenons
Geilith
Grimm
Cheabeu
Long Tom
Cantilion
Gearing
Heston
Hubles
Doyle
Workington Pont
Ban Francisco
Toa Gans
Jimmy Firstt
Valencia
Nelson
Britt
Gleason
Norman Fibertela
Eluerfeld
le Elberfeld
New Yorke Weam
Wien & Ball
Nim
Dave Altizar
Nationals
Dave
Clymer Delehanty
Attizer
Johnson
Billy Hogg
New York
Clarke Griffth
Washington
Flos
Weiser Kahn
Johnson Hogg
Taullow
Chicago and Detroit Battle to Extra Inning Tie
Chicago and Detroit split a double header ending in an 11th inning tie after Chicago won the first game 2 to 0 in seven innings due to darkness. The lid was lifted for a long night as both teams collected hits but failed to muster decisive runs.
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Cateago
Chicago
Pittsburg
Shetkard
Elding
Hart
Tita Dtelaferdt
Agiaice
Tigers
Chisago
Tata
Detroit
Ingo
Zim Core
Laany
Brome eScou
Stofer
Toric
Crawford
Brown
Elesth
Seixth
Tunme
Clarke Wagner
Brent Foor
Hita
Wagner Hiroe Brown
Issare
Llamny
Evore
Wy Witte
Grorall
Botrall
Toubin
Starke
Pandy
Uoughnagh
Deer -Chivany
Pittaberg
Mowe
Davie
Seuurt
Gamf Dowgherly H&l
Diftagman
Pusques
Chiesee
Alfowe
BO Dieingle Cf
Taunesil Ms
HS Amiat
Iullio
Wagner Ag
Aletemnfaai
D Jones Coughile
Cobb
Potsia Nano Dates
Patel
Daughsery
Simo Tase Sis
Tater Werrene Perea Dosehony
Cassat Gegrigss Ford
Camas
Plicher
Waieb
Blicher
Camais
Benders Fe
Boguvan
Camolle
Umuiren
Bieler
Geme
Split Double Header Wape Freak With St. Louisim
A two game slate features Wape and the St. Louis matchup as fans anticipate a high scoring double bill. Wape performs strongly while St. Louis aims to rebound from early season losses.
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Wape
St. Lousim
Reds Win Em Broth Bt Loula Sept Cin Cincinnati
Reds beat St Louis in two games as Weimer and Ewing secure wins. Holly and Hostetter deliver scoring plays, and detailed box scores show pitchers and fielding notes across both contests. The doubleheader text lists numerous players and game events with era-style references.
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Loula
Cinctnnast
St Louis
Weimer
Ewing
Raymond UN Mia
Holly
St Tose Abhoat Chaoinaat
Ahane
Pete
Grado
Onmeny
Oto
Aio Hoty
Mirstal
Louis
St. Louis
Cleveland
Love
Olorder Ag
Ilajole
Yager
Dineen
OlThiaimec
Vances Ee
Chaceras
Kego Lobect
Melenn Kruger Wetmer Rupe
Nilss Bemphilt
Broval
Mowrey
Weltvor Ang Mitchell
Alie
Thisiman
Uome
Belenbargs
Niles “Tons Fickeal
Rey Biden
Thielman
Teyek
Ty ‘Thislman
Plech
Thiel
Uali—Marsuell
Fun Unpiv
Evade Timo
Emafia
Oming
Acort
Aime of
Astoval Ie
Stone
Lainie
Minchinan
Homeras
Finckmas
Lainie Rhoades
Wallace Glade Bemis
Miley Gisten
Tom Double
Ioral
Yeager
Racing Entries and Selections Amid Mixed League Action
A scrambled OCR list shows racing entries and selections across Eastern and Southern Leagues with multiple team and location references. Notable names appear with cities such as Newark Memphis New Orleans and Montreal, plus various players and matchups, though many fragments are unclear.
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Pet Colnates
Inatanapolla
Tateda
Seihinwin
Silape TidKagone Cley
AY Laaleel
Youns
Gillen Cy
Bs Bones
San Newark
Frosifence
Rochemcar
Fuismere
Memphis
New Oriana
New Orleans
Montgomery
Erne Trains Murthy Before National Club Showdown
Former lightweight champion Frank Erne trains Tommy Murphy for his match with Dick Hyland as Johnny O’Brien and Erne fight in Philadelphia ahead of a Johnson clash. Burke and Jack Johnson scheduled for the following night amid speculation and sidetrack theories from Sam Fitzpatrick about the Welterweight contender.
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Washington Post
New York
Frank Erne
Tommy Murphy
Dick Hyland
National Athletic Clab
Philadelphia
Supremer
Johnny Ouiver
Erne
Murphy
Saur Burke
Jack Johnson
Sam Fitzpatrick
Johnson
Wastemera
Jack
Howlers
Orca Hautman
Delaney
Donalds Champion Wins Rain Soaked International Golf Title
In a heavy downpour at the thirteenth international golf tournament near Lake Ontario, Donald Magura clinched the championship by defeating AA Adama from Hamilton. The match ended at the 18th with Magura securing victory, aided by key scores and several notable players from Chicago and Niagara.
Kelly & Co Tailors Opens New Modern Establishment
Thomas F ed formerly in charge of the cutting department for five years at Kelly & Co Tailors has opened a modern tailoring establishment at the above address. He promises superior garments delivered by personal attention and quality cutting. An invitation is extended to friends and former patrons to inspect a complete line of imported and domestic fabrics.
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Thomas F
Siolf
Colin
Ballet
Heene
Challenge to baseball championship series in Washington
Carl P Heinrich manager issues a public challenge to the District baseball champion in the ABBA league. He invites a three game series at National Park, noting the amateur club strength and confidence in fielding a competitive nine against the host city.
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Washington Pot
National Park
District of Columbia
Carl P Heinrich
Miller Leads The Jockeys In Pigskin Supremacy Battle
Special to The Washington Poet profiles Miller Eddie Dugan and Radtke as the three top jockeys vying for supremacy this season. Miller holds strong win and place totals with 63 starts, 15 wins, and high consistency. Dugan rides in great form at Saratoga, while Radtke's temper and mounting record affect performance. The piece notes their popularity with handicappers and tentative odds as the season progresses.
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Washington
New York
Tuck Tys
Miller Eddie Dugan
Radtke
van Lively Ag
Tad Tacegoer
Miller
Mes
Fede Dugan
Mallory
Saratoga
Mier
Rodtke
Deon
Whch
Rudtke
Knights of the Pleskin
Meflur Ly
Yule Dugan
Cuma
Keene stable to clash in Great Eastern Handicap race
Colin May may start in the Great Eastern Handicap at Gravesend with 255 pounds while Celt may represent Keene stable as a backup. The upcoming event features strong rivals including Ballot and Montgomery with a prize purse over 3000, and the Keene establishment faces scrutiny over Western turf influence and racing politics.
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Keene
Doce
Celt
Olin
Hamburg
Burgomester
Colin
Mr Keene
Splendid Commands Cult
Coliin
Flatbush
Miustern
Grosa Tre Keene
la Sure
Prige Colina
Grave
Tza Sure Slater
Invat
Fountain King
Wentucky
Heau Montgomery Seivadoc de Mund
Paumonok
Faust Ant McCarter
Hullo
Thas Montgomery
Gravesend
GOLIN S WINNINGS TO DATE ARE SIX FIGURES
Golin has accumulated earnings totaling 108 390 dollars from a series of races and stakes. The record lists races including the Rave Maiden Sweepstake and the National Stallion Eclipan Great Trial among others with dates and prize amounts such as May 29 totaling 110 000 and June 22 20 000, culminating in overall earnings of 108 390 and a later figure of 180 08s 236 800.
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James Ro
Kcouoy Racing
Stabla
Joe Cantllon
Washington
Levy
Eclipan
Great Trial
Brighton Junior Saratoga Special Grand Union
New York Club Swimmer Breaks 108 Yard Record
Charlea e Daniels of the New York Athletic Club lowered the world 108 yard swimming record yesterday. He led the field to finish in 05825 seconds. Zolan De Haimey of Budapest was second and J J Derbyshire of Manchester took third place.
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