Pugilists Lose George Siler Great Boxing Referee
George Siler a renowned boxing authority and long time Chicago Tribune writer died of heart failure at his home after a street attack. He refereed major bouts including Fitzsimmons Maher and Fitzsimmons Corbett, earning respect for integrity and deep knowledge of boxing rules.
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George Suer
Chicago
Siler
George Siler
Chicaxo ‘Tribune
Silerre
Fitzsimmons
Peter Maher
Maher
Joe Quinn
Buck Cornelius
Johnny Newell
Roger O' Mar
Pittsburg
Rio Grande
Langtry
Texas
Rees Eas
Ce Witnens Bone
Bob Fitzsimmons
Riles
Fitssimmons- Corbett
Carson City
Aller
Jim Jeffries
Sharte Gass
Famed performer leaves widow and children in comfort
The popular professional figure, who recently received a Chicago benefit that netted about $15,000, passed away after years of devoted work. He leaves a widow and several children who are in comfortable circumstances.
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Chicago
Waterbury Adds Penn Pitcher and Brown Catcher
University of Pennsylvania pitcher Simpson has signed with manager Durant after defeating Holyoke Yale and Cornell. Brown catcher Paine joins, along with shortstop Campbell from Rochester Eastern league. Edmundson released. O’Hagan may not join. Lachance wants out. Durant declares a complete team with two catchers five pitchers and infield and outfield lineup set.
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Paine
Brown
University of Pennsylvania
Holy Joke
Durant
Yale
Cornell
Wager Durant
Providence
Campbell
Rochester
Waterbury
Edmundson
Harry O'Hagan
George Lachance
New Haven
Lepine
Fitzpatrick
Murphy
Short
Swander
Nichols
Mullaney
Bastian
Whitley Seeks Salary from Holyoke Baseball Club
Pitcher Jim Whitley claims $200 in owed salary from Holyoke after being reserved last season and reporting late. Attorney Thomas J. Lynch handles the case as the club disputes the payment, noting Whitley did not perform regular duties. A benefit game by amateur teams raised about 50 for Whitley.
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Holyoke
June
Jimmy Whitley
Holyoke Baseball Club
Thomas J. Lynch
Whitley
City
Fred A. Winkler
Oldest international cycle tourist arrives in Winsted
Edward A. Weed, 67, famed former newspaperman, reaches Winsted en route to the Pacific coast on a $5,000 ride. If successful, his journey will total about 6,000 miles, aiming to reach the coast before Thanksgiving, not aiming for speed.
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Pacific Coast
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Sine Weed
West
Major Weed
Couineville
New Britain and Hartford split doubleheader in 7-1, 4-? games
In the doubleheader at New Britain yesterday Hartford and New Britain split results. New Britain won the first game 4 to 1, and Hartford took the second 7 to 1 before darkness ended play. Umpire Wilkinson presided as Evans, Padron, and Schuman worked the mound in the two games with multiple two-base hits and home runs noted for both sides.
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Byans
Justice
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Waterman
Evans
Padron
Wilkinson
B.hle
Schuman
Casey
Brown
Ruffange
Fallon
Yancey
Emeralds Beat Whippers and Woodmen of the World Showdowns
The Emeralds defeated the Whippers 9 to 3 with Tangley and Devine on the mound for the Emeralds against Coyle and Cronin for the Whippers. They also beat the Nine Rocks 9 to 0 in a three-game set with two wins and one loss against the Whippers. T. Devine and J. Tangley own a 12-year-old team seeking games at 66 and 47 Ayers Street. The Woodmen of the World baseball team defeated the Knights of the Golden Eagle 10 to 6 at the golf grounds in a steady contest, W.O.W. rallying after the second inning to shut out the Eagles for five innings.
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Schedule of regional games this week
This week’s schedule lists games from June 16 to June 18 with teams Waterbury New Britain New Haven Nor ford Holyoke Meriden Bridgeport Springfield Hartford and others. Matchups include Waterbury at New Britain Holyoke at Meriden Hartford at New Haven and more with multiple venues across Waterbury New Britain New Haven Meriden Bridgeport Springfield and Holyoke.
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Afernoon
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Meriden
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Waterbery
Unclear baseball notes mix pennants and scandals from 1880s
A rambling fragment recalls 1880s baseball themes including Anson and Cubs pennants, Browns in 1886 to 1888, and players such as Smink Delehanty and Meliriae. Mentions Detroit Watkins and a bribery accusation linked to Smink and Morton, plus a table scene with an egg order.
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Morton
Algy Meliriae
Jim Delehanty
Eave
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Washington Star
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