Curran Challenges Peters In Catch-A-Catch-Can Show
Jack Curran of Great Falls mails a challenge to William Peters North Dakota champion 150 pound wrestler Curran offers to throw Peters three times in an hour in a handicap match with gate receipts and side bet Peters expected to accept the contest which would be held at Great Falls referee and timekeeper to be chosen ringside Curran is a known wrestler in Butte and has staged notable bouts including a match with Louis Cannon at the saucer track The piece also notes other sports items and local baseball and boxing notes from the era.
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William Peters
North Dakota
Jack Curran
Great Falls
Peters
Curran
Butte
Louis Cannon
Pacific Northwest
Spokane
Tacoma
Beattle
Helena
Montana
Butte Humane Society Fights Coursing Sport Debate
The Butte Humane Society campaigns to end hare and hound coursing at West Side Park arguing it violates Montana law and animal cruelty codes. Supporters cite sport as recreational hunting, while critics note rabbits are killed and used for meals, with imports from California and local roundups.
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Butte Humane Society
A W Jones
Butte Coursing Club
West Side Park
Butte
Humane Society
Montana
California
Hove
Nevada
Tous Ne
Friends of Coursing
President Lucas Sees New Deal For Professional Baseball
Pacific Northwest league president Lucas urges a joint plan among the American and National leagues and the minor leagues to govern pro baseball. He predicts arbitration, a harmony board, and a season opening with five games per series to minimize travel costs and boost prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas
St. Louis Sporting News
Spalding
National League
Johnson
American
National Association of Minor Leagues
Astor in the bandwagon and a lobbyhorse request
The column notes Astor joining the bandwagon and asks Russell Sage to buy a Lobbyhorse. It comments on a Rochester walking race loss of $25 and hints at figures like Jim Hall and Bob Fitz in proposed works. Thomas W. Lawson seeks a duplicate stallion Dare Devil after paying $50.00 last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hall
Bob Fitz
Thomas W. Lawson
Magrate
Dare Devil
McCarthy Refuses to Jump Contracts Stays with Tacoma
Joe McCarthy, Pacific Northwest league shortstop, will remain with Tacoma and not sign with Kansas City. He will play at his favorite post and oversee Tacoma grounds and ballpark renovations before the season begins. Spokane officials and Tacoma's president reportedly mediated the move, with salary talks cited as a factor.
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Spokane Spokesman- Review
Joe McCarthy
Tacoma
Tigers
George Tebeau
Kansas City
McCarthy
Grim
Spokane
John S. Baker
Tebeau
Mr. Baker
Forbes to Box Jem Williams for World Bantam Title
Harry Forbes of Chicago has been matched to fight Jem Williams of England for the world bantam title in a two round Derby night bout at 46 pounds. weighing in at 3 pm. The match comes after Forbes recently beating Danny Dougherty of Philadelphia to clinch the American bantam crown. Col John Hopkins once sought a match on Forbes behalf. Williams previously knocked out Pedlar Palmer.
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Harry Forbes
Chicago
Danny Dougherty
Philadelphia
de, Ordway
New York
Bettinson
National Sporting Club
London
Forbes
Jem Williams
England
Col
John Hopkins
Ordway
Willams
Palmer
Fistic Fans and Fortune in Early Boxing Era
Many champions and contenders amassed wealth from fighting but not all saved. Jeffries, Corbett, Fitzsimmons and others are noted for their money habits, with Jeffries capable of drawing large checks and Corbett growing wealth through property and earnings.
Democratic State Convention Called for Portland April 10
Portland, Oregon, February 17. The democratic State convention has been called to meet in Portland on April 10. The announcement outlines the date and venue for party delegates and proceedings.
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Portland
Ore
Feature of the Day at Oakland Gaviota beats Ballantyne in photo finish
Colonel Ballantyne edged Siddons by a head in the Oakland feature as heavy track conditions favored leaders. Ballantyne had been bid up to 8000 dollars but remained with James Wilson. Other Oakland results include Botany, Gaviota, Wy oming, Dunblane, Parsifal and more top finishes.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Colonel Ballantyne
Siddons
Gaviota
Imp. Creighton
Harry Stover
James Wilson
Botany
Sir Dougal
Gusto
Little Margaret
Dessegno
Wyoming
Sharp Bird
Clarande
Urccin
Dunblane
Brage
Galanthus
Races at Oakland Feature Weights and Entries
Cloudy and muddy card lists weights for six races at Oakland with selling races across distances from three-fourths to thirteen-sixteenths mile. Notable entrants include Sir Claus 114 and Senator Bruce 117 in race one and George Dewey 104 in race two, with multiple entries listed for each event.
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Sir Claus
Senator Bruce
Discovery
Bassenzo
Lue Weaver
George Dewey
Alturas
EF Rey
Buck Taylor
Intrada
Satan
Chappie
Ting-a- Ling
Spry Lark
Rep
Graylette
el Karn
Rinaldo
Casdale
Killdee
Breton
Idalette
Courtier
John Peters
Pompino
February
Bonsavannah
Redward
Castake
Formero
Sam Green
the Fretter
Walhurst
Marcato
Lodestar
Quiz IL
Rushfields
Flamero
William§ F
Loyal S
Zurich
the Gaffer
Ned Dennis
Hungarian
Cloudy
Muddy
New Orleans
Bobs
L. Pillott, Jr
Judge Magee
A. L. Mimms
Lady Contrary
Beauty Book
Belle of Elgin
Bertha Nell
Juanetta
Olekma
Kiss Quick
Thebor
Payntz
Helen Paxton
Jim Napp
Eight Bells
Shut Up
Tros
Icon
Rondelle
Albert F. Dewey
Sim W
Aberdale
Weideman
Lefter
Miss Conrad
Laurentia
Iola
Rival Dare
Aaron
Annoy
Grantor
Johnny McCarty
Resida
Lady Alberta
Death
Sir Florian
Choice
Divonia
E. F. Hallum
John Grigsby
Free Coinage
Boomerack
Lady Kent
Nyx
Zack Ford
Ernest Perhams
Rose of May
Orla
Clearfast
Woodward & Shankling Sale Opens with Neva Simmons Bid
Lexington buyers strong as Woodward and Shankling open their midwinter horse sale. Neva Simmons, a bay mare with a 2.07 percent record, sold for 13200 dollars to Mike Bowerman of Lexington. she previously owned by G. W. Baum of Pittsburg.
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Lexington
Woodward & Shankling
Neva Simmons
Mike Bowerman
G. W. Baum
Pittsburg
Jeffries Suffering Illness in New York Hotel
James J. Jeffries is sick with the grip in a New York hotel. His physician reports he is in fair condition and improving though suffering a severe cold. pneumonia is not threatened and he may be out again in a few days.
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New York
James J. Jeffries
Jeffries
Chess tournament winners list from Monte Carlo session
In the Monte Carlo event the morning winners were Marco from Reggio, Albin from Eisenburg, and Pillsbury from Napier. Afternoon victors included Gunsberg from Mortimer, Tarrasch from Popiel, Mason from Miesss, Wolf from Tachigorin, Maroezy from Mar shall, and Teichmann from Scheve.
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Monte Carlo
Marco
Reggio
Albin
Eisenburg
Pillsbury
Napier
Gunsberg
Mortimer
Tarrasch
Popiel
Mason
Miesss
Wolf
Tachigorin
Maroezy
Marshall
Teichmann
Scheve
They Had a Long Walk by County Road Officials
County Commissioners Clark Haggerty and Peeples Deputy Clerk Doran and County Surveyor Monroe surveyed the Pittman ranch to Five Mile house route. Peeples stayed with the team while the others walked back five to six miles through mud and water. a favorable report is expected.
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Clark
Haggerty
Peeples
Doran
Monroe
Pittman
Five Mile House
Butte
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Butte News
Jeweler Lowe
Owsley Slock
Montana Souvenir
Christie & Leys
N. Slain Street
Henry Jonas
East
Granite Street
Vitaline
Eagle Pharmacy
Butte, Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
the Buite Undertaker
W. Park St
Standard
Lawson
Dave Sullivan
Sawing Wood
Dave
Daughters of the Confederacy of
John L
Simon Legree
Jack Wade
Salt Lake City
Klepetko
Anaconda
Sporting Lite
Bert Cunningham
Doc H. G. Brown
Spokane Baseball Club
Gratis
BY the
Way
Astor
Russell Sage
Gladiator
Rochester
N. Y
M’carthy
Shortstop
Worbes
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Jim
Fitz
Tom Sharkey
Danny Lynch
Frisco
Peter Maher
Peter Jackson
America
Australia
Great Britain
Charley Mitchell
Mitchell
Kid McCoy
McCoy
Madison Square Garden
George Dixon
Sullivan
Ron
Tommy Ryan
Terry McGovern
McGovern
Youne Corbett
Hartford
Cregeen Democrats
Ballantyne
Miss Soak
Tragedy
Afra
Merry Lister
Navasto
Limerick
Dagmar
Bristol
Mr. Rose
Scarlet Lily
Carl Kahler
Tom Kingsley
Menace
Linden Ella
Eusenia S
Deponan
Me Williams
Khentucks Horse Sale
Richard Wasson
Golden Corners
Ohio
S.S.S
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta
Wiadasiu
Henry Ward Beecher
Yeller
Medical and Surgical Institute
W. Broadway
P.J.Brophy @ Co
Brain and Nerve Co
Bishop Kennedy Co
Cal
Newton Bros
Drocgiste
Nori Main St
Hutw, Moat
Martin Drag Company
Auacenda
Moat
Seala
Marvel Co
Gregson Springs
Mont
Gregson Spings
Link & Carter
Silver Bow Block
Don Hayes
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