Umpire's Outburst To Johnny Evers Wins Pennant
Merkle case in New York made Johnny Evers famous and earned him a pennant on a technicality. The Chicago Cubs star, famed for wit and repartee, clashed with umpires including Rigler and Klem, delivering memorable exchanges and banishments.
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Fighter Comes Back in Eight Round Bout
Windsor Ontario December 28 Chicago fighter Mike Sheridan bested Tom Kilbane of Cleveland in an eight round 128 pound bout. The match stood out as the best exhibition of the season with Sheridan rallying in the eighth to nearly overwhelm Kilbane after Kilbane appeared to control the seventh round.
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Mike" Sheridan
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Hogan to Meet Burns in 20 Round Title Bid
San Francisco December 28 One Round Hogan of San Francisco a top light weight contender and Frankie Burns of Oakland were matched tonight for a 20 round fight in San Francisco on January 27 They agreed to weigh 133 pounds at 6 oclock and will split the gate receipts with a $1000 side bet at stake.
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Gehring Wins World Middleweight Wrestling Title in Two Falls
Cleveland report Harry Gehring of Cleveland defeated Walter Willoughby of Buffalo in two straight falls to claim the world middleweight wrestling championship. First fall lasted 92 minutes, second fall in 1 hour 6 minutes. Both fighters had claimed the title prior to the match.
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Law School vs All-Southern Game Postponed in Memphis
Memphis December 28 Harvard University Law School students were to play the All Southern eleven but wet grounds forced postponement. The contest will be staged next Saturday.
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Gotch challenges Hackenschmidt for wrestler bout
Chicago on December 28 reports Frank Gotch has issued a formal challenge to Hackenschmidt or any other wrestler. The bold call seeks a match to settle a rivalry and prove dominance in the ring.
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Light Harness Winners at the 1910 National Worse Show
Willy, a European-bred stallion owned by Louise W. Winans of Hove England, wins the light harness championship at the National Horse Show in New York. He trotted in 2:05 and earned praise for a season of notable races including the Transylvania Stakes and Grand Circuit events. Winans plans another campaign for 1911. Lugano and Como, winners of the...
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Challenge to Hackenschmidt for $20,000 wrestling match
Omaha December 22. Farmer Burns, via the Omaha Bee, challenges Frank Gotch and names George Hackenschmidt as preferred opponent for a world match. The side bet stands at $20,000 with all gate money and purse to the winner. The bout would be catch as catch can, two of three, under modern rules. Any location in America offering the biggest purse. Burns also calls out other wrestlers for himself or Fred Beel.
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First race at six furlongs selling at Alta rac
Kerry Gow rides Sallie O Day and Crex leads the field with 109 and 106. Lascar 105 Doride 102 Ben Uncas 100 Lacamargie Clau dene Fontello 97. Weather clear track fast.
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Ben Double Wins Everglades Stakes at Jacksonville
Ben Double, favored at 9 to 2, captured the Everglades selling stakes of 1200 dollars in a race card at Jacksonville. Results show a fast program with multiple races led by Western Bells, Sara Band, Fulford, All Red, and Mer man among the winners. times range from 1:02 for five furlongs to 1:55 1-5 for a mile and an eighth.
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Pensacola Racing Meet Ends With Seven Races Run
The Pensacola racing meet closed after seven races with a large crowd in attendance. The gentleman riders race was omitted as professionals rode the mounts. First race at four and a half furlongs saw Anderson win at 5 to 1 with Cherry Girl second and Friend Virgie third. Time 59. Second race at five and a half furlongs won by Atchie W. at 5 to 1, Neall Holland second at 2 to 1, Severn third at 2 to 1, time 1:18. Third race at five and a half furlongs.
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Races at six and a half furlongs highlight wins and seconds
In the program Bensand won the seventh race at six and a half furlongs with Dr. Hollis at 3 to 1 second and How About You at 8 to 1 third. Time 59 2-5. Jennie Wells won the fifth race at six and a half furlongs with Walter Mc Lean at 2 to 1 second and Grecian Bend at 10 to 1 third. Time 1 27 4-5. Ameron won the sixth race at six and a half furlongs with Golden Castle 2 to 1 second and Hiram 6 to 1 third. Time 1 26 1-6. Compete won the seventh race at four and a half furlongs with Crenel at 3 to 2 second and Crenes Corstan at 2 to 1 third. Time 169 4-5.
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Cobleskill Wins Gentleman's Cup at Terrazas Park
Cobleskill ridden by Mr. Cassady wins the gentleman's cup at Terrazas Park in Juarez trailing early and finishing strong by a nose. Three favorites win. details of five other races note winners, placings, and times with Fred Essen Ellerd Seth Flying Pearl Hoyle among the named horses and riders.
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Arionette wins Emeryville feature. sprint stakes set
Heavily favored Arionette seized the lead at the start over Pickens and dominated the six furlong feature at Emeryville. Bambro and Golden Agnes led the rest of the card with solid showings and time records across races.
Hackenschmidt and Steurs Wrestle in Montreal Draw
In Montreal on December 28 Hackenschmidt and Belgian Steurs wrestled 1 hour 15 minutes in Graeco Roman style without a fall. Hackenschmidt controlled the bout with attacks while Steurs utilized strength to escape from tight spots.
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Negro National Baseball League Formed in Chicago
Chicago December 28. The Negro National Baseball League was formed today with representation from Chicago Louisville New Orleans Mobile and St. Louis among others. The announcement outlines a new professional league aimed at organizing black players and clubs across multiple cities.
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Butte Rifle Club Ahead of Schedule
The Butte Rifle Club benefited from an NRA schedule error when no match was held last night. They fired against Adrian Midh gun club last week, scoring 942 which stands as last night’s intended result. Next shoot is Wednesday with Rocky Mountain club facing Tacoma.
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Commission Stays at the Old Figure
Lexington reports the Kentucky State Racing Commission meeting made little progress beyond reinstating jockey James McIntyre to good standing for a Latonia ride in 1909. The panel barred deductions over 5 percent on mutuel winnings while preserving the old payoff system. The purse values were not discussed.
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McCloskey Signs Billy Kane for Next Season
John J. McCloskey and the Butte Union club announce the re signing of Billy Kane, a former Butte star from 1902, to play next season. Kane, famed for class fielding and timely hitting, is a strong keeper for the shortstop position and a fan favorite. McCloskey also eyes Jimmy McHale, who may return to Montana to play, though no contract yet.
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Dollar bills woven from global fibers and inks
A bank cashier explains that a dollar silver certificate contains a mix of international materials. Paper fiber includes linen rag from the Orient, silk from Italy or China, inks from German, Canadian cobalt, Niagara Falls acetylene smoke, and green ink blended with zinc compounds.
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Harvard Doctor Warns on Professionalism in Amateur Athletics
Dr D A Sargent of Harvard addressed the Athletic Research Society meeting in New York warning that over specialization to develop star athletes risks introducing a professional spirit into college sport. The group discussed forming an independent federation to replace AAU control, with Meylan leading a committee to draft plans while officials Hetherington Orr and Raycroft were elected to next year’s posts.
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Missoula Granite Counties Agree On Bridge At Hell Gate
Missoula and Granite county commissioners finalize acceptance of a jointly built bridge over Hell Gate river near Medicine Tree hill. The two mile convict road between the counties will ease a dangerous hogback climb and improve Missoula to Butte access.
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Zbyszko Backer Posts 1000 to Meet Gotch
J H Herman of Buffalo, manager for Zbyszko the Polish wrestler, posted 1000 to bind an agreement to face Frank Gotch. He accepts Gotch’s challenge but lowers the side bet to 10000 from 20000, with 9000 more to be posted on signing articles.
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Laxative Brom o Quinine Cold Remedy Ad V
Cold and grip remedy advertises to remove the cause with Laxative Bromo Quinine. Full name requested and a signature by E W Grove. Price five cents to twenty-five cents.
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Twain’s Three Rejections Before Elizabeth’s Yes
The Wasp recounts how Mark Twain proposed to Lizzie Clemens twice and was refused each time. He joked about the third try and finally won her heart, then faced her judge father with cautious humor.
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Statesmen Transit to Helena Discuss Montana Politics
An advance guard of Montana lawmakers passed through Butte en route to Helena. Senators Moncuro Cockrell, C. P. Tooley, and Harry A. Gallwey with Rep Samuel C. Brady discussed primary laws, initiative referendum, and reapportionment. Meagher county backs extermination bills for wolves and coyotes while opposing county reapportionment. Brady supports primary legislation and recalls, noting Democrats back the initiative and referendum. Brady recently traveled from Fort Worth and Los Angeles, returning with Gallwey on the same train.
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Degrading Cases Filed In Courts
Nellie Edwards of the restricted district faces a formal complaint in Justice Egan's court for allowing a minor to enter her house. D P Ryan, 18, was on trial for incorigibility. his parents seek Edwards' custody. Tim Carlson, East Farrell street, is charged with seduction on a complaint by Beda Fredrickson. Benjamin Pascoe faces burglary charges as details allege he broke into Richard Newton's room at 507 North Main and stole $15, plus forged a $70 check cashed at First National bank. preliminary hearing before Justice Shovlin is set.
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Harvard Professor Describes Subway Workmen's Home Life
Prof. Hugh W. Ransom of Harvard spoke at a Cambridge dinner about his subway worker experiences in the name of science. He contrasted the cheerful home life of laborers with the public portrayal of poverty, citing a vivid anecdote about Jim Jackson and a "black eye" request at a butcher’s shop.
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