Gotch Letters On Wrestling Feud With Hackenschmidt
Frank Gotch, world wrestling champion, writes to sport writers from London detailing a dispute over match control with Hackenschmidt and a committee. He argues the committee oversteps and cites plans to wrestle Hackenschmidt in England then return to America. He notes contracts and a potential fight in March with Hackenschmidt and expresses disappointment with the committee’s decisions.
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Hoara
Lemm
Hackenechmidt
Frank Gotch
Coppler
Gotch
Queens Hotel
Leicester Square
London
Kansas City
Hack
Emil Klank
Inter
Chicago
Anaconda Curlers Open New Three Sheet Rink
Anaconda dedicates a new three sheet curling rink with a ceremonial opening led by A O MacDougall and J P Mathewson. Missoula and Butte teams defeat Anaconda squads as spectators enjoy copper souvenir keepsakes and refreshments.
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Anaconda
John Dunean
Hihlands
Arizona
Duke of Gordon
J. P. Mathewson
Mathewson
MarDougall
King
Mr. MacDougall
Mac Mpengall
Missourie
Jack Hamill
Martin Martin
E. P P. Mathewson
Butte
MacDougall
Anaconda Curling Club
Olympic Club to Enter Full Team at Cornell Indoor Meet
In San Francisco on December 3 the Olympic club will enter a full team for the Cornell Athletic club indoor meet at the Auditorium rink the next day. The club aims to win the silk banner for the highest points total with two men in each event and a lineup featuring Gerhardt Glarner Dave Martin Ollie Snediger and 8 Meyer likely to set records.
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San Francisco
Olympiclub
Cornell Athletic Club
Auditorium
Olympic Club
Gerhardt
Glarner
Dave Martin
Ollie Snediger
Meyer
Atterbury Clothes Promises Superior Tailoring
A bold advertisement claims Atterbury suits and overcoats offer unmatched quality. It urges readers to judge for themselves by viewing the window display and notes new style winter suits available at a low price.
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Atterbury
Thompson Expects 10 Beating Sullivan Tonight in Aberdeen
Maurice Thompson says his bout with Gene Sullivan in Aberdeen Washington will proceed tonight after Sullivan demanded Thompson weigh 135 pounds and Thompson promises to be in fighting form. The Butte fighter expects a victory and a rematch with Johnny Cyclone Thompson, noting a past defeat blamed on poor training.
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Butte
Maurice Thompson
Gene Sullivan
Aberdeen
Wash
Sullivan
Thompson
Maurice
Johnny
Cyclone) Thompson
Tom
Ogden
Utah
Gene
Burns Johnson mill shrouded in speculation
New York sportsmen show little betting interest in the Burns Johnson bout set for Australia on December 20. Some say the outcome cannot be trusted, with one handler alleging Burns was a fixer and that Johnson might be counted out. If fair play prevails, Johnson is seen as the stronger fighter.
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Emil
Chicago
Hack
Zbysco
Lemm
Jack Herman
Sporting Life
New York
Australia
Burns
Johnson
Driscoll Scheduled to Fight Hayes at National Club
Jem Driscoll the English featherweight is nearing peak form for a bout with Grover Hayes of Chicago at the National Athletic club Saturday night. Driscoll aims to win and secure a possible match with Attell as experts rate him the next great champion in the division. Hayes, known as a tough opponent, has given top rivals stiff tests in recent showdowns. A large crowd is anticipated.
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New York
Jem Driscoll
Grover Hayes
Chicago
National Athletic Club
Driscoll
Windy City
Attell
East
Trayes
Important message to women about kidney health and Swamp Root
An advertisement urges women to consider kidney trouble as a cause of various ailments and promotes Swamp-Root from Dr Kilmer Co as a remedy. It claims the product restores kidney, liver and bladder health and offers a free sample by mail, with regular 50 cent and one dollar bottle sizes available at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. C
Wealthy turfmen vow to fund racing despite losses
In New York the leading owners August Belmont James R Keene H K Knapp Harry Payne Whitney and John Sanford plan to spend large sums to sustain horse racing next year despite expected losses Belmont roughly $50000 Keene $80000 Whitney $60000 Knapp $30000 and Sanford $25000 have set aside a racing expenses fund to cover deficits and keep their stable operations alive.
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New York
August Belmont
James R. Keene
H. K. Knapp
Harry Payne Whitney
John Sanford
Belmont
Keene Knapp
Whitney
Sanford
Ixcene
Knapp
Nelson Welsh Go Proba bly in February
Freddie Welsh appears as favorite over Packy McFarland if Battling Nelson returns to the ring in February. A telegram to the Davabie Dane via the Athletic club quotes Nelson as favoring Welsh and planning talks with the English boxer in late January. Welsh welcomes Nelson’s consent to a world title shot and hints at taking charge in signing the articles.
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Los Angeles
Freddie Welsh
McFarland
Nelson
Tereffries Athletic Club
Davabie Dane
Welsh
Pattler
Freddie
Gotch and Mahmout Offer Big Purse for Madison Square Garden Bout
Promoter John Considine plans a $10,000 purse for a wrestling match between Frank Gotch and Yousif Mahmout. The bout would be decided in Madison Square Garden with Mahmout accepting catch as catch can rules. Gotch, in England, awaits his reply while Mahmout aims for the championship and a favorable arrangement.
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New York
Yousif Mahmout
John Considine
London Sporting Life
Frank Gotch
England
Land of the Crescent
Jenkins
Considine
Madison Square Garden
Mahmout
Warant
Goteh
Antonio Pierri
Turk
Gotch
Frank
Yussiff
Lemm
Hackenschmidt
Race horses carry heavy insurance policies
New York reports insurers say race horses are top risk for life policies. After winning major races the horses receive normal care to prevent colic and protect future claims. Notable insured names include Hermis at 60000, DeMund at 30000, Colin at 25000, and Belmont horses up to 100000.
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New York
Lloyd's
London
Hermis
DeMund
Colin
August Belmont
England
Octagon
Mr. Belmont
H. P. Whitney
W. K. Vanderbilt
France
Flannery Seeks Helena Place in Northwestern League
Spokane report says Jack Flannery met with President Lucas to discuss Helena joining the Northwestern league to replace Butte. Analysts doubt Helena would enter without Butte. rumors say a Montana Utah Idaho league may be in play with broader territory protections.
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Spokane
Jack Flannery
Lucas
Helena
Butte
Flannery
Northwestern
Kelena
Northwestern League
Jueas
Charley Shaffer
Jack Grim
Salt Lake
Bobby Carruthers
Boise
Naturaly
W. H. Lucas
Shaffer
Montana
Dog
Notter Signs to Ride in Germany for Weinberg Stable
New York reports jockey J. Notter has signed to ride next season in Germany for M. Weinberg & Co. Arrangements were finalized by trainer George Walker who recently returned from abroad. Notter leads all U S jockeys for 1908 and is expected to command a handsome retainer.
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New York
J. Notter
Germany
M. Weinberg & Co
Notter
George Walker
Chicago Track Star Defends English Olympic Officials
Ned Merriam of the University of Chicago quarter mile team defends English Olympians in the alumni magazine, arguing charges against officers were exaggerated and that officials acted fairly in close contests and with a capable starter.
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Chicago
Ned Merriam
University of Chicago
Gans Declines Ring Return for McFarland Bout
Jimmy Coffroth pressed for a Joe Gans vs Packy McFarland 25 round clash but Gans refuses to leave Baltimore. Gans is willing to fight Packy in a short bout on the coast but stays put at his hotel to continue profitable work.
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San Francisco
Jimmy Coffroth
Joe Gans
Packy McFarland
Gans
Packy
Seybold Deal Closed Shapes Athletics Outfield
The deal for Seybold of the Philadelphia Athletics is closed, completing the Madden outfield for next season with Homer Smoot Hickman and Seybold. Armbruster likely to be released after falling out with management.
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Toledo
Ohio
Seybold
Philadelphia Athletics
Madden
Homer Smoot
Hickman
Armbruster
Dorante Wins McDaniel Handicap at Kimeryville
Oakland December card notes Dorante the favorite conquering the McDaniel handicap while Boges grabs second from Frank Flittner. Jockeys and favorites also win in six furlongs races with Joe Rose Beau Man and Anna May among winners. times listed for each race.
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Kimeryvville
Celver
Dorante
Boges
Frank Flittner
Joe Rose
Captain Hansen
Incentive
Beau Man
Oesa
Light Knight
Anna May
May Amelia
Mabel Hollander
McDaniel
Boggs
Sir Brillar
Pajorita
Booger Red
Cloudlight
Lord Nelson Triumphs in First Race at Five and Half Furlongs
Lord Nelson wins the opening five and a half furlongs with Saracinescu second and Free Knight the Bear third in 1 10 2 5. Enfield leads at six furlongs in the two year olds stakes with Roy T. second and Hardy Son third in 1 16 4 5. Old Timer takes the mile with Hasty Agnes 2nd and Adriache 3rd in 1 41 1 5. Adamius wins the mile selling with Oreagnn 2nd and St. Kilda 3rd in 1 41 3 5. Leo Harrison captures six and a half furlongs with Elizabeth F. second and Haber third in 1 22. Oriflab wins seven furlongs with John Lyle 2nd and Third Rail 3rd in 1 29.
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Lord Nelson
Saracinescu
Free Knight the Bear
Tiree
Enfield
Roy T
Hardy Son
Hasty Agnes
Adriache
selling—Adamius
Oreagnn
St. Kilda
Leo Harrison
Elizabeth F
Haber
Oriflab
John Lyle
Wisconsin Badger crew coach denies westerning trip next spring
Madison December 3 Coach Ten Eyck of the Badger crew downplays a westward trip rumor noting it would cost far more and offers little guarantee. Freshman candidates train daily on track and will move to water workouts by April 1 as indoor practice ends.
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Madison
Wis
Ten Eyck
Badger
Wisconsin
Canadian champ Billy Lauder suffers first defeat in Calgary bout
Winnipeg report notes Billy Lauder, Canada’s boxing champion, loses after a fast 15 round match with Eddie Merino of Seattle in Calgary Alberta last night.
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Winnipeg
Billy Lauder
Canada
Calgary
Alberta
Eddie Merino
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