Jerry McCarthy Defeats Ray Barney in Eureka Ring
Jerry McCarthy of Walkerville Montana defeats Ray Barney of Payson in a four round bout before 300 spectators in Eureka Nevada. McCarthy lands a right hand to Barney’s jaw for a knockout as crowd cheers and McCarthy is carried from the ring on supporters’ shoulders.
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Eureka
Nev
Jerry McCarthy
Walkerville Mont
Ray Barney
Payson
Tele Trishman
Monana
Payt
McCarthy
Barney
Carthy
Tom Green
Frank Beesly
Young Thomas
Mike Sullivan
Anaconda to Inspect Mountain View Park for Race Track
Manager Phil Daniels and a group of Anaconda residents plan a visit to Mountain View Park to survey grounds for a possible race track. The proposed half mile track could host horse and bicycle racing with summer picnics and may spur a local racing club if feasible. Continuous grading and a stand would follow if arrangements satisfy all parties.
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Phil Daniels
Mountain View Park
H. F. Collins
James Johnson
Herman Johnson
Anseconda
Daniels
Gore
Anaconda
Gentleman Jim Corbett: the coolest headed prize fighter
A New Yorker recalls James J. Corbett at his bar when Kid Lavigne taunted him. Corbett remained silent then offered drinks to friends, choosing restraint over a street brawl. He later stated he could have beaten Lavigne but would not risk a newspaper clash.
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Corbett
Jim
Kid Lavigne
Jim Cordbett
Lawson Off for France to Race in Paris
Special correspondence reports Ivor Lawson world champion sprint cyclist departed Salt Lake City for Paris on April 1. He signed to ride several match races against top riders and has trained here for a month, already in good condition.
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Salt Lake
Ivor Lawson
Paris
France
Lawson
Attell Defeats Broad In Twenty Round Bout
Abe Attell of San Francisco won on points over Kid Broad of Cleveland in a 20 round match at the West End Athletic Club. Broad pressed from the start and throughout, but Attell danced and jabbed, landing light lefts and head and body rights to secure the decision.
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Kid Broad
Cleveland
St. Louis
Abe Attell
San Francisco
West End Athletic Club
Broad
Attell
Two Bowlers Tie Historic 10 Score Night in Butte
Pop Kilmer official scorer and Mr. Warner bookkeeper at Newbro's drug store each rolled a 10 in a nine-pin bowling game last night. It is said no two players ever equaled that score in the history of bowling.
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Pop Kilmer
Butte
Mr. Warner
Newbro’s
Benefit for Biddy Bishop in San Francisco
Biddy Bishop, former manager of Peter Jackson and other stars, is sent to Hot Springs after seven months of illness and partial paralysis. A benefit on April 10 at the Mechanics' Pavilion will feature current coast champions including Jeffries, plus an exhibition program and a 10 round bout for keeps. Sporting men nationwide contribute to the fund with Harry Corbett, Billy Lavigne, Young Mitchell, Alex Greggains and Tim McGrath in charge.
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San Francisco
Biddy Bishop
Peter Jackson
al Neill
Perry Queenan
Toby Irwin
Hot Springs
Mechanics’ Pavilion
Jeffries
Bishop
Harry Corbett
Billy Lavigne
Young Mitchell
Alex Greggains
Tim McGrath
Mare Imported Mil Dred Schultz Wins Big at Oakland
Owner Hugh Wilson earned a hefty payout when his mare Imported Mil dred Schultz triumphed at Oakland at 30 to 1. The win followed a near miss weeks earlier when she was held at the post, which would have netted Wilson $50,000 from bookmakers.
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Hugh Wilson
Mildred Schultz
Oakland
Wilson
Mose to Be Chief Adviser for Silent Rowan Fight
Mose Lafontise will stand in Silent Rowan's corner against Kid Oglesby on the 23rd at Helena.
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Mose
Mose Lafontise
Rowan
Oglesby
Helena
Seattle Team Triumphs 24 to 2 Over University In Practice
Seattle baseball opened its season with a 24 to 2 victory over the state university in a practice game. The practice encounter showcased strong batting and solid defense as the home squad dominated from start to finish.
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Seattle
State University
Belmont Grants Burman Allowance For Outside Rides
August Belmont allows Bulman to accept outside mounts with one condition no engagements to ride crippled horses. Ed Delahanty reportedly cleared 5000 this winter in New Orleans stirring talk of the famous player entering his 14th year in fast company. Thousands will attend the Phillies season at American League grounds with bleacher seats expanded by four thousand. The piece notes past earnings and fates of cyclists Jimmy Michael and Johnnie Nelson and mentions a powerful Philadelphia Athlents pitching rotation facing noted hitters.
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Belmont
Bulman
New Orleans
Ed Delahanty
Former Eastern league chief to seek Western role
Charles White former president of the Eastern league says he will accept a temporary presidency of the Western league to replace James A Whitfield who died by own action in Kansas City last Monday.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Charles White
Eastern League
Western League
James A. Whitfield
Kansas City
No Chance for the Fight Fitzsimmons Statement
William Delaney, manager of James J. Jeffries, announced that Fitzsimmons won by accepting the Charleston offer, saying it was the only escape left.
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Oakland
William Delaney
James J. Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Charleston
Boxers Ike Fitzsimmons Rivalry Cited For Future Fights
A veteran critic recalls past clashes in Texas Arkansas Cincinnati and Coney Island to argue that Fitzsimmons should not be invited to England. He insists American boxing remains acceptable while asserting Fitzsimmons is insincere and that the fighters avoid Jeffries by staying on American soil.
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Jeffries
California
Texas
Arkansas
Cincinnati
Coney Island
England
Fitzsimmons
Butte Baseball Team Arrives in Salt Lake for Training
Four members Ward Treadway Marshall and McIntyre arrived in Salt Lake today with manager Moe Closkey. The team plans at least two weeks of training ahead of a four game series starting Saturday between Butte and Salt Lake.
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Salt Lake
Butte
Ward
Treadway
Marshall
McIntyre
Moe Closkey
Butte and
Lemps win at ninepins in Thornton alley series
In Butte at the Thornton alleys last night the Lemps defeated the home team, winning the first, third and fourth games. The series stands Thorntons three, Lemps two, with a warm rematch promised next Thursday. Also included is a feature about a bantam rooster named Punch raised by Mildred Brouse and trained for intelligent, lively performances.
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Thornton Alleys
Butte
Lemps
Ninepins
Leamps
Thorntons
Ist
Tulley
Weewart
IL Acoe
Bielenberg
Thompson
Saccach
Kilmer
McPherson
Paxson
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C. A. Perrin, M. D
Helena, Montana
Calkins’ Book Store
N. Main St
Augen de Paris
Rrance
J. M. Newbro Drug Co
Mont
Ching PO
Sam Sing & Co
Mast Park
Lutte, Mont
Jerry
Walkerville
Payson Lad
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Racing Club
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Ladies’ Skirt
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Oor
Sason
Tom
Carel
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Gentleman
James J. Corbett
Pete
Round Mill
San Francisco Sports
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Bill Gleason
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Johnnie Nelson
Michael
Nelson
Fultz
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Monte Cross
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Seybold
Philadelphia
Dimity
Silesia
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J. M. Knochs
Kansas Avenue
Judy
Crow
Mr. Enochs
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