Britons Offer Big Purse To Langford For Match
Promoters announce a $250 purse to lure Langford and Sam to a match, with Woodman and others ready to back a $1,000 wager. Rumors swirl over Ketchel and Me, and lines are drawn about who will face whom while management weighs post vacation plans.
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Langford
Tordoe Wandin
Tobe
Landon
Wovalmas
Gesin
Michigan
Cans
Eeeera
Jonnenn
Rss
Taeacs House
Woodman
Retebel
Ford
Ketehol
Sam
Dick Richards
Navy
Joe O'Connor
Nut
Ketchel
O'Conner
Ketehel
O'Connor
Katie Graney
Coast promoter offers $10,000 for marathon
Niagara Falls Ontario promoter Jane Flanagan offers a $10,000 prize for a marathon event to be held there on Washington's Birthday. Details are unclear due to partial OCR, but the notice mentions telegraphic terms and prize allocation among participants.
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Coast
Niagara Falls
Ontario
Jane Flanagan
Longhost
Doran
Hayes
Washington
Mans Hn
Hick
Tilloe
Sian Teeneheu
Sidestepping Tacks: a rest for Dempsey Fitzshimons Dixon Lavigne
Fragmentary sports notes reference six names Dempsey Fitzshimons Dixon Lavigne and others. Mentions months, sumtage, and a need to keep or rest players with sidestepping tactics. Details unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Dempsey
Fitzshimons
Dixon
Lavigne
Heavyweight Bout Promised in Newcastle This Month
Tony Hoss and Jack Bewin were slated to meet in a heavyweight contest promoted by the Olympic Athletic Club in Newcastle. Authorities delayed the event due to edition issues and police coordination. Rose, a contender named as coming heavyweight champion a year ago, still eyes a title after a long setback.
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Newcastle
Tony Hoss
Jack Bewin
Sullivan
Jinmy ‘Dime
Ross
Deo
Roches
Olympic “Athletic Club
Rose
Augain
Sebring May Lead Brooklyn Tossers
New York story notes Sebring as a potential leader for the Brooklyn Tossers amid a legal and organizational backdrop. The piece hints at possible reinstatement, a commission review next week, and a nominal fine plus release cost if suspended.
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Sebring
Brooklyn
New York
Gan
Stanton
Sebting
National Commission
Nest Week
Sbting
Wikgt
Titie
Mim
Maine
Longboat Outsprints Dorando in Marathon Clash
In Chicago the boxing and wrestling scene blends with horse racing gossip as Longboat defeats Dorando in a weightier marathon style sprint. The piece chronicles race momentum, crowd reaction, and promoter activity around events in New Orleans and Chicago, noting Dorando’s late surge and Longboat’s strategic pace.
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HEW
Orleans
Chicago
Dorando
Michigan to Build Fine Racing Plant
An early 20th century notice details plans for a construction project in Michigan intended to become a site for racing activities. It describes alignment with state efforts and a readiness for a public meeting to discuss the venture, with mentions of figures and locations.
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Michigan
Ed Camp
Nigien Mrwenters
Polit Tate
New Huma
Miele
Ilse
Chicago Marathon Sees Corey Race Dorando Rivalry
Corey's challenge at the Chicago Marathon features Dorando and other notable runners under James J. Cathe's direction. The event promises a full 26 mile race with elite and amateur entrants, shaping a tense showdown amid training demands and public attention.
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Chea
Rene Tongediatanve
Rumner
Orant Nations
Detainty Pett Tanase Hatin Marithon
Hayes
Shrub
Corey
Pend
Aainaui
Kote Wody
Pheander
James J. Catherun
Chicago Five to Play Denver Five Basketball Team
Chicago Five will play the Denver basketball team in a scheduled trip. Koehler of Denver notes a signed contract to meet the Maroons in Denver. The trip aims to boost standings as the visiting squad faces strong college opponents.
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Chicago Five
Denver
Wort Wax
Koehler
den Pehier
II Sigurd
Denver Tiuintette
Maroons
Denver Basket
Star Butte Player Joins Southern League Transfer
A Star Butte baseball talent, long associated with local squads, has turned pro by joining the Southern League. Reports from Butte indicate the move follows a notable season, with the player cited as a key addition to the new team lineup and schedule ahead.
Marathon racing’s lone real runner Tom Longboat shines
Sporting editors note the race at Bursale last night shows Tom Longboat, the Indian wonder, dominating the field despite an injured leg. Hayes, Dorando, and Sherring are discussed as rivals, with Longboat’s nerve and speed highlighted and the heat of competition weighed against endurance and strategy.
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Bursfale
Tom Longs
Wonder
Hayes
Afidisam Sauaveden
New York
Dorand Ld
Johnny Hayes
London
Madison. Square
Nisha
Hayes Hhalims
di- Hinder
Hin
Allan
Lemnghoat
Tay
Nate
Badgers to Retain Baseball as Sport
The University of Wisconsin will keep baseball as a varsity sport despite student opposition and debates over athletics funding. A prominent athletic leader supported by alumni urged preserving baseball and maintaining the program amid calls to reallocate funds toward football and other sports.
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Badgers
University of Wisconsin
Vanes
Mibwauken
Sand
Ubstt
Bess
Mid Atten Treasury
Haseball
Horse Beats Gate Spoiling Handicap at Emeryville
The Ferguson Handicap featured at Emeryville today with six furlongs races on Futurity course. Marlon Rose led early in the first race, Cry Wave placed third, and Captain Ke was noted in other events. In the six race card Duke of Orleans won with Dainty Helle second. Enfield won the sixth with Lane Swift second. Baseball notes mention Athletics plans for next season, with McTincup targeting pitchers Powers Lapp and Egan and outfielders Hartsel Oldring Strank Hueisman Hellmuller.
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Tom
Darando Biot
Dorande
Laonghoat
New York
Ain Ef
Thy
Miulisom
Emeryville
Abi
Weon
Marlon Rose
Cry Wave
Secon
Tain Kennedy
Htawevale
Fond
Tabke Kidaht
Tnt
Cape
Keinrane Thie
Don Tat Firth
Awite
Beckhuie
Fullett
Duke of Orlean Wen
Dainty
Helle
Siruehnesee Hind
Carsolde
Jo OR. Crwtey
Wiles Carncin
Enfield
Lane Swift Secant
Lord Nelson
Prnasenut
Dan
Connie Mackee
Mc Tincup
Harry Davis
Murphy
Toon
Jerry Xhortstop
Baker
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K. Collins
Powers
Lapp
Egan
Hartsel
Oldring
Strank
Hueisman
Hellmuller
Vickers
Plank
Bender
Dysfort
Behlstaer
Krouse
Curls
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