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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1888

Page

7

The We Eagle Weighs In on Our Chess Column Wonders

A long fragmentary piece from a Denver era column debuts with a chaotic mix of chess, algebra, and invention references. It blends local praise of Percy Bratt, hints at a grand scare, and lists scattered names and positions, ending with unclear notes on the Globe quint and mathematical prowess.

Ducatiog J.P. Reed J. Mulxet Omro Wis Wonder Percy Bratt Percy Conmplon Tisraer Therg

Two Great Races At Washington Park Derby Meet

The fifth American Derby at Washington Park on June 3 saw Exiperor win after a fierce stretch duel. Murphy rode Exiperor to victory with Los Angeles and Falcon among the early challengers, as White and Billy Pilkerton pressed the pace and Falcon surged late to contest the finish.

Washington Park Exiperor Murphy Fallowing Chicago Herald Emperor Norfolk Los Angeles White Billy Pilkerton Falcom Word Chevalier Mucphy Silly Pinkertot Wast Tae Ton Elbolise Giuksen Baldwin Talane Motarthy Biliot Hit Emperor of Norfolk Armtrong Whem Falcon the Lion Pinkerton Dexit Lif Watsh Armstrong Iiiy Glencir Falcot Uelyux Ham Fir Hugma Desperaton Befor Lin Anil Lowlinge Blinc Theo Vemban Stoseky Baldwa Narfilk Dene West Almeth

Record Broken as Terra Cotta Wins Sheepshead Bay Stakes

In a dramatic Coney Island race Terra Cotta defeats Linden and Ordway in a three horse finish. The 14 pound weight up and a stunning stretch drive defined the event with Terra Cotta finishing strong as crowd cheers erupt.

Tere Calta Sheepshead Bay Coney Island Bys Jongihs Doctor Abe Tow Rao Taf Eunads Fa Bk CGT Pocnia Carica Crsnee Sturvessnt Jerome Park Galloway Danborg Skea Leforane Morrissey Cleveland George Church Oniway Grover Cleveland Lindow Linn & Talery Peter Betors Chia Torna

The Winner's Pedigree Derby Champion Ancestry

Article reviews the record and ancestry of the Derby winner Emperor of Norfolk. It traces lineage from Norfolk through Mucian and other ancestors, noting breeding, color, and notable foals. The prose lists numerous relatives and stakes, while mentioning key venues and dates in a period-press style.

Emperor of Norfolk Norfolk Mucian Bolden Amita Fuzin Les Angels Hia Croult Golag Aimee Ratan Blakes Luis St

Musical Matters and Artistic Exhibitions Preview

Fragmented notes describe musical figures and exhibitions across Europe and America. References include Violin cabinet at a Florentine show, Behooves works, and Beek quotes, with mentions of Beghini and Norton collaborations. The piece hints at cultural shaping, dealer activity, and international artist movements.

Boibery Allegation Highlights League Manager Case

A Detroit dated June report details allegations of bribery involving a league manager. Watkins allegedly sought money from Dotscher during last season, while Doeschner’s conduct, and a related loan to a wine pit, sparked league scrutiny. Mr Byrne and officials discuss repayment and avoidance of embarrassment as the case unfolds in the Detroit league records.

Boibery Mer. Byrne St. Louis Detrodt Toms Drewebi Batho Nocesta Tee Corps Lietroitch Douschep Watkins Dotseher Ani Bees Suns Doescher Dutrul Withius Chaiman Mr. Byrne Ir Byrne Mr. Stems Secratary Detroit Doeseser Sin Kyrvescpa Aij Remari Contein Bevis Amorout Mr. Wiskwsia Jenry Ankwiek

Hall Cap and Silver Cup Sparks Chaotic Showdown

Unclear OCR text suggests a contest for the 7 Wortt Champions and 216 186 Chuces of Silver, with Thomas Hi Mell Cigarette Manufacturer of New Yor involved. A winner is expected to be announced at an exhibition at Speltizey's, amid crowd chatter and exhibit finals.

Thomas Speltizey’s

Fragmented Olympic Era Team Notes and Rivalries

Incomplete notes discuss prominent Qo and Dew era managers, team formations, and injuries. References to Scoring by Ward and others appear amid garbled names, dates, and places. The text hints at matchups, bench players, and public performance without clear events or outcomes.

Capebie Thing Wea Lup Stoo Siming Tony Aceuyecmo Hares Weisht Surat

Diamond Bust Across The League War Echoes

A fragmented newspaper snippet charts a chaotic Diamond era bust and league tension. Names like Giants, Detroit, and New York surface amid a tangle of teams, managers, and officials, while midseason shifts, race for standings, and governance unfold in a burst of partial text.

Excerpt from a 19th Century Stage Teaser and Names List

A garbled OCR of a stage teaser page mentions authors and composers, with scattered names such as Alberta Dre, Barry, Gardiner, and Looms. It hints at performances, lectures, and music pieces, interwoven with stray phrases about passages, drums, and theaters, reflecting a bustling showbill.

Dirieg Alberta Dreema Hove Sas Strizex Utd Opal Cuties Hein Barry Sep Gardiner Muller Sodtreet Tucin Wiltale Iowa

The Natives of Barbados Their Simple and Happy Life

A fragmentary account describes Barbados natives in simple life. It blends travel prose with observations on food, clothing, family life, and social customs, touching on nutrition, housing, and religious practice while noting cultural contrasts and implied colonial contexts.

Cheny Felicia Servis Clive Wiepetttag Coreteanu Eaghend Gaston Feria Fiat

Fractured Ode Notes in a Turbulent Song History

Fragmented OCR text surveys famous songs and composers with scattered names, venues, and commentary. It references Payne, Bowent Payne of wines, and various titles while weaving partial phrases about poetry, public reception, and artistic merit amid a chaotic stream of garbled names and lines.

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