Sullivan Backed to Face Ketchel for World Title Bout
Local sportsman Charles Higgins says Jack Sullivan of Butte is ordered to meet middleweight champion Ketchel this winter for the world title. Higgins praises Sullivan’s ring knowledge and power, and notes Ketchel began in Butte. Higgins and backer Dov Flynn anticipate a reopening of major bouts here, with Sullivan courting possible rivals like Larry Mulligan. Race results and times for recent card events are also listed.
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Stanley Ketchel
Charles Higgins
Ketchel
Doc Flynn
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Butte
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Butteater
Jack Munroe
Larry Mulligan
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Princeton Changes Football Schedule for Fall Opener
Princeton New Jersey reports a schedule change with Virginia Polytechnic Institute replacing Swarthmore College as the October 1 opponent. Coach William W Roper says candidates begin first practice September 23, aligning with the college term start.Chicago secretary Kuga Messreen visits from the Pacific coast seeking talent for 1900. He notes pitcher Sutor and left-handed McBreen praised among coast prospects.
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Races in Great Falls reopen as stakes resume
In Seattle on August 20 Green Seal carried 107 pounds and equaled the world record of 1:80 3-5 for a mile and an eighth on a circular track. The report notes the stakes situation and ongoing meetings with horses like Green Seal and El Pavo in five furlongs races.
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Tennis Crowds Pack Newport Court as Clothier Advances
Thousands flock to Newport on August 20 for tennis drills and boasted fields. William J Clothier beat B Wright to reach the finals while Nat Emerson and J A C Colston split four sets in a Chicago match. Lipton Cup goes to Chicago yacht team after today’s series finale.
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Dayton to present the Members Cup to Mares breeder
Frank Dayton, owner of Neva Lee and Jack Nunnally, intends to present the members cup won by Neva last week to Mise Neva Winters of Washoe Nev, breeder of the famous Theodore Winters line. The story recalls Norfolk and El Rio Rey, racing legends, and Neva Lee’s remarkable but troubled career in the West.
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Neva
Neva Winters
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Judge Hayes
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Sir Lynnewood
Ban Johnson bids for Umpire Owens in league dispute
Ban Johnson of the American League offered President O'Brien of the American Association 500 dollars for the immediate delivery of Umpire Clarence Owens. O'Brien refused, Owens likely to join a major league next season. Both leagues plan to adopt a double umpire system next year with higher pay. Owens has offers from both leagues and a decision is pending. Paris report notes pugilist Britt plans to quit and challenge Nelson for the title in Britain.
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Receiver is Appointed for Southern Indiana Railway
Federal jurisdiction now extends over the Southern Indiana Railway through the appointment of a receiver in the United States circuit court for Indiana. The action follows petitions by First Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago and the Clearing House association. Christian C. Kohtanat announced the appointment late last night, naming Mr. Carpenter as receiver for the Southern company.
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John St. Walsh Railroads
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Chizmo Clearing House Association
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Eastern Montana tennis tournament set for Hunter's Hot Springs
Helena Aug 20 The state tennis tournament will be held next year at Hunter's Hot Springs under Livingston club auspices efforts were made to host at Hutte and Great Falls finals in stages were played this morning Burton defeated Kare sted to win the tournament tomorrow he will face D D McLaughlin for the state championship three sets today were fast with Burton slightly ahead in footwork doubles finals postponed until Saturday Results: a 4 6 4 7
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Butte
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Bureton
Forest Supervisor Returns From Washington
Gallatin forest supervisor David Conklin returned from Washington last evening after months at the capital working in the bureau of forestry. He says 15 to 20 supervisors stay in Washington year round to learn the head office routines. He notes notable fires in the Gallatin reserve with July activity and a land area change near the Big Belt reserve adding about 100000 acres. The pope in Rome reports improvement after a cold and granted audiences today.
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David Conklin
Gallatin Forest
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Conklin
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