Brotherhood of Players League Looms in New York Meeting
A crowded Fifth Avenue clubhouse in New York hosts leaders of the Players League scheme. Ward Pfeffer Hanlon and Spalding figures discuss funding and control while noted players like Kelly Ewing and Johnson pledge backing and discuss roles, salaries, and futures in the potential new organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfeffer
Han
Keele
Gore
Fifth Avenue Hut
New York
Somie
Heague
Fred Pfoffer
Chicago
Edward Hanlon
Australis
Europe
al Spelding
Spalding
Ward
Helen Danvray
Michael Kelly
Kelly
National League
Hts
Joln
New York City
Jay Paste
Cleveland
United States
Texas
Gema
West
William Ewiing
Etree
Ewing
Mr Day
Lawrence G. Tirichill
Yaaraaga
Jeff Paidar
Tony
Columibas
Tim
Zanceville
Telenow
Pittsburg
Hania Fove
Tycas
Falton Street
Albany
Yer Railway Company
Jobosc
Johnson
Diammenda
Daniel Hractivis
Boston
Detroit
Anak
Boos
Wappinger Fails
S. C
Nationalitme & Renoward
Timothy J. Kente
Cambridge
Mra
Baseball figures and fighters in a bygone era
A nostalgic snapshot profiles several sports figures and personalities. It highlights George Gore of the New York team, his wealth and home life, Edward Crane famed for yarns on trains, and boxer John Joyce of England with medals and trophies. The piece notes Gore’s wife, Crane’s storytelling, and Joyce’s London birthplace and stature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
John Ward
Jet
Ssccarappa
Brotherhood
Edward Crane
Smaball
New York
Expres
Crane
Cranestad
Keefe
Heise Dachelor
England
John Joyce
London
Joyce
Paria
Geofrey Maris
Prince Murat
Abingdon
Joyce backs Johnston world featherweight title bid for 6220
Joye, backing Fred Johnston the English champion featherweight, offers 62,200 aside in a bid to match him against any 130 pound pugilist. The piece lists fighters from Malone to Styles and notes high jumping records and billiards chatter, with mixed boxing references across the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce
Joya
Fred Johnston
Jeery Malone
Sonat King
Morris Burns
Tommy Monk
Jack
Mary
Beery
Podiling” Field
Jack Styles
George Dore
Fragmented humorous snippets from early 1900s papers
The text compiles assorted jokes and quips from late 19th to early 20th century publications. It includes satirical dialogue about orators, anecdotes about authors and dramatic works, humorous exchanges in taxis, and light crime or social jests. Notable voices include references to St Louis Republic and New York Weekly.
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Drift Eagle
the Brotherhood
Sas
Abe Chung
Harvard
Arthur J. Cummock
Gebhard
Filemaker
Saf
Dean
Carter
Bean
Seanie
Greteman
Enoch Morgan's Sons CO
Louis Republic
Digby
Vassar
Miks
Gresnbagge
Bridgeport
Conn
H. A. Wales
Royal Road
de Posey
de Possy
Perhapet
New York Weekly
Mr. Nicefellow
Schener
Pinkie
Boston Courier
Jones
Smith
Maria
Freddie
Neapolis Times
Schenck
J.H. Schenck & Son Philadelphis
John K. Ash
60Th
of India
Wichira
Kans
Jonx H. Asi
Ankansas
Kan
Domapo
Pecript
Prescot
Arizona
Hemry
Hawaina Misroski
Mont
Grove
Shepars
Fulton
Kaa
E. C. Gates
Corres Woon Falls
Auorser
Pee
Tore M Harness
Chase County
Mst
Porpae
Witara Ae. Busine
Litho Prat Sant ‘Ca
Orion
Enews
Fourth National Bank
Wichita, Kansas
REA EE
Graves
First Arkansas Valley Bank
W. C. Woodman & Sox
Arkansas ‘Valley
West Side National Bank
Il Balbelt
Catemnan
Compeeit
Soak Debe Walaa
Impese
Wichita National Bank
Mlroen
A Woliver Mwlevt LA Walton
ST Tuttle
SF Sirder Lander
Wriccker
Juus Davivsey
Caltas
County
Township
Munich
Toyna Houghear
Wichita Eagle
Weert
Bavana
G Jones
James Ts Drew
E Lombard
LDL Eresser
WB Litixoston
Asaistan
Laatien
State National Bank
Wichita, Kan
Setaser
Jammy
Ren
Baden
Baa
Eli
Lion
Kansas
Rose
J.P. i
C. W. Kurie &Co
Bees
ICES
Feks Ets
Saar Seed
Wots
Omar Are
Solattos
Woseler CO
Baltimore
Rae
Addresty
F. C. Fowler
Moedua
Coun
Douglas Ave
BK. Woods
Advancino
Railway
St Louis
Kansas City
Pueblo
Denver
Cara H.C. Townsend
Man
Ted
Ian
Hoetland & Pai
Goda
WicHiTs
Chicas Nihent Chamge of
Care
Reok Seinnd Rouse
Tohn Sian
Cara
Great Rock
Ana Eicbsta
Kant
Weekly
EAGLE
the Weekly Eagle
NEWS
A. G. Are
Davidson & Case
John Davidson
Sedgwick County
Betwee Deng Ag
Tranny Varse
J. P. Allen
Douglas Avenue
Wichita
F. S. Dennis
Telephone 35
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