Clarkmen edge ACC M in erratic late tilt at Clark Park
The Clarkmen held off a late ACC M rally to win 9 to 8 in a wild contest at Clark Park. Bloodgood started and Ray Reynolds relieved, with Charlton and Sigesmit homering for Clarkmen as De Meyer and Burnside struggled for ACC M.
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Rollie Reynolds
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Penas
Fitzsimmons Solar Plexus Blow Ends Corbett Title Run
Norman E Brown recalls the 1887 Carson City bout where Daniel Fitzsimmons used the solar plexus punch to defeat James J. Corbett in the fourteenth round, claiming the world heavyweight title and cementing a legendary career. The piece positions Fitzsimmons as a heralded, pint-sized heavyweight with lasting impact on boxing lore.
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Jim Low
How Fitz Won Heavy Crown in Corbett Fight Reports
Wires recount Fitzsimmons beat Corbett at Carson City on March 17, 1897 in round 14 with a powerful head shot and a sweeping right. Corbett staggered, dropped to his knees, then rose to rush Fitz though the match left him battered. The news notes Fitzsimmons claimed world titles, shaped by earlier bouts and public scrutiny, and contrasts with Corbett’s prior win over Sullivan and subsequent challenges leading to the Jeffries era.
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Carson City
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Sullivan
Heston Hoy
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Hey
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Clarks Edges In Fray Amid Ninth Inning Tangle
In a tight contest Clark’s beats opponents 9 8 after late surge in the ninth. Reynolds took the mound for Clark’s while Driscol and Henry led a flurry of hits. Key moments included a two-base hit by Choriton and home runs tallied by Sigrist and Meyerson among others to seal the win.
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OO Parker
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Zante
Ty Ula
J. Escalier
de Meyer
Pole
Carson
Acee
Robertson
Driscol
Mulehay
Eeaest Earn Bouten
Bloodgood
Port
Black
Meyerson
Brrico
Devereaux
Wini' Hite
Ore
Reynolds
le Meyer
Red-Neck Kelly ends long Gulch football career
Frank Rea-Neck Kelly, fiery Gulch football manager and star player, retires after four years guiding the Gulchers. He will stay involved as adviser, while stadiums unite for the league meeting at the Butte Electric Railway office. Abandoned ties with injuries in a career that helped the Gulchers win the league title.
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Eck
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Injie
Mont
Centerville
Hub
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Walkerville
Englewood
Abaconda
Ruth and Wilson Lead Week's Home Run Totals
Babe Ruth finally slugged a four-base hit to raise his American League lead to 40 homers, while Wilson remained NL leader with 18. The week produced 10 American and 8 National League homers, with leaders Ruth Williams Bung Bottomley among top scorers and bases left.
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Rickard Continues Talks On Dempsey Tunney Fight
In Philadelphia on August 29 promoter Tex Rickard discusses the forthcoming Dempsey Tunney championship bout at the Sesqui Centennial Stadium on September 33. He visits the great exposition and holds conferences about ticket orders and anticipated crowds. Rickard plans to meet Governor Pinchot tomorrow as part of preparations for the event.
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Hons
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Dover Makes Fuls Over U S Woman
Associated Press report from Dover on Aug 29 covers Mrs Corson and Miss Ederle amid public acclaim for the first American women to conquer the English Channel. Crowds greet Corson, trainers discuss renewed efforts by Helmy and Timson, while debate continues within the swimming faction.
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London Illustrated Sunday Herald
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Germany
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NODES MAY PLAY GREAT FALLS TEAM
Proposals to play a post season series with the Winners of the North Montana league have been received from managers of teams likely to win the pennant. AL Todell of the Anodes said no definite arrangements are made but a series is being contemplated. The North Montana league finishes Labor Day. Huck Jones of the Electrien and Ole Snyder of the Creat Falls AUC.M. team have written about a post season, with options of Great Falls or another location. Lodell and other Great Palm men offered no firm terms or dates.
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Anodes
Lodell
A. ¢. Motown
North Montana Teague
Amateur Ball Tossers Banquet Tonight in Butte
The first annual banquet of the Butte Amateur Ball Tossers association will be held at the YMCA this evening. The team finished a long season at Cinders Hebron Park Walkerville, with trophies to be awarded to the champion Marquette. Marquette and West Siders are slated for a game at the Gardens next Monday as part of Labor Day festivities, plus mention of the Ampsucade destroyer expected to travel fast.
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Anaconda Diamond sees thrilling 9-8 win for Powers
In a tense 9-8 victory, Montana Power edged Anodes on Anaconda Diamond as Ferguson and Toomey delivered key hits. Erickson started strong for Montana, swaying momentum with a late rally by the Powers to secure the pennant race lead.
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Young
Ambiguous Pacific Coast League Snippet
Fragments show names such as Lon Angelen, San Francisco, and players or teams like Hannah, Griffin, and Agnows. Readable parts imply a sports or league note with unclear context and minimal concrete actions or outcomes.
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Hiatteries
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Malls, Griffin
Agnow
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