Poolroom fortune nets lucky bettor seven hundred dollars
A Butte billiards fan hit a four horse forecast for 700 dollars after selecting Leroy Frank M Shut-Up and Dangerous Maid to win. Oakland riders Jackson and O Connor had notable success with multiple wins. Race results include Censor Malaspina Dangerous Maid Kenilworth The Fretter Scorpio Florenso and more with times listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Leroy
Frank M
New Orleans
Dangerous Maid
Oakland
Jackson
O’connor
O'Connor
Scorpio
Kenilworth
Malaspina
Censor
Florence
Duckey
Fretter
Ray Dare
Duckoy
Big Handball Match Planned For Sunday At Main Street Court
Handball activity grows with several city games planned. Hol Long and Martin Duffy will play Ed Gilmore and Maurice Congdon for 100 dollars a side. The match starts at 2 PM on Sunday.
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Congdon
Gilmore
Long
Duffy
Hol Long
Martin Duffy
Ed Gilmore
Maurice Congdon
South Butte Bowling Club Holds Weekly Practice
Members of the South Butte Bowling club met at No 723 Front Street for regular weekly practice. Louis Kolled scored 188 and Louis Stein 225 in a recent session as the 40 member club aims to arrange a match with Copper City Anaconda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Butte
Front Street
Louis Kolled
Lebrecht Martin
Anaconda
Copper City
Louis Stein
East Wants Iver Lawson
Iver Lawson, popular Butte saucer track rider, reportedly received a letter from A G Patchelder of the National Cycling Association about next season. The Salt Lake Tribune notes Lawson is sought for national racing and would depart if offered a $ benefits package from the east. He believes his typhoid fever illness will not hinder him and continues daily skating as summer track pre training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iver Lawson
Butte
National Cycling Association
Salt Lake Tribune
A. G. Patchelder
N.C. A. Racing Board
Lawson
Anaconda Gun Club May Seek Rematch After Trophy Victory
Following their silver cup win over Butte shooters, Anaconda club sounds ready for a return match. At the Anaconda contest high scores shocked observers as Butte marksmen monitor performances. Correspondence continues between clubs over a possible future meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Butte
Butte Club
Favorites and long priced horses divide Oakland honors
In Oakland today January racing meet, rider L Jackson rode three winners and O Connor two, with Harry Stover’s horses also winning two events, as favorites and long priced entries shared the victory tally.
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San Francisco
Oakland
L. Jackson
O'Connor
Harry Stover
Crescent City race results from January twenty first
In New Orleans the Crescent City meet featured six races. Syncopated Sandy won the mile and 20 yards with Jessie Jarbo second and Eighor third in 1 44. Merry Lister took the three furlongs with Florence Porter second and Julia Liscum third in 7.45. Levoy captured the six furlongs with Weideman second and Amagari third in 1 18. Frank M won the selling mile and a sixteenth with Henry of Franstamar second and Free Admission third in 1 49. Wild Bess won the seven furlongs with Leenja second and Mamie Wastell third in 1 29 14. Shut Up won the mile and a sixteenth with Dandy H. second and Azum third in 1 51.
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New Orleans
Crescent City
Sandy
Jessie Jarbo
Eighor
Merry Lister
Florence Porter
Julia Liscum
Levoy
Weideman
Amagari
Frank M
Henry of Franstamar
Free Admission
Wild Bess
Leenja
Mamie Wastell
Shut Up
Dandy H
Azum
Thoroughbred Entries for Today's Card Across Seven Races
The program lists tenors of horses in maiden, selling, and handicap events. Notable entries include Jung Frau and Yreula in the first race, Fidel Youlin and Intrada in the second, Altawan and Adirondack among others in the third, Decoy and Wyoming in the fourth, Palmetta and Corrigan in the fifth, and Invictus and San Venado among six in the sixth.
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Jung Frau
Knockings
Moabina
Annie Max
Libs
Meteoro
Sterling Towers
Yreula
Oratossa
Fidel Youlin
Foul Play
St. Rica
Antolee
Mallakwa
Pupil
Quiz Sr
the Singer
Pat Morrissey
Invictus
San Venado
Rio del Altar
Managers Seeking Baseball Players for City Teams in Spokane
A Spokane meeting of managers launches a hunt for players as Jack Flannery heads east to recruit for Helena with an eye to fielding the best league club. Honest John McCloskey boasts a star-studded roster and promises a strong pennant race against Tacoma, Seattle, and Butte as rival clubs gear up for the new season.
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Helena
Jack Flannery
Capital City
McCloskey
Spokane
Tacoma Ledger
Tacoma
Butte
John McCloskey
Montana
Tigers
New York
John
Cupid Dugdale
Seattle
Fitzsimmons Falls at Brooklyn Theater
Ex heavyweight champion Robert Fitzsimmons slipped on stairs at the Orpheum theater in Brooklyn and is believed to be seriously injured. He was taken from the scene for medical care and his condition remained uncertain.
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New York
Robert Fitzsimmons
Orpheum Theater
Brooklyn
Fragile Recovery After Suspected Back Injury
The injured man complained of severe pains in his back and side with fears of spine damage. Fitzsimmons, visiting his home, stated he was not badly hurt and only shaken by the fall.
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Fitzsimmons
Peculiar Prize Fight Between Jackson and Hayth Planned
A claimed authoritative source reports a 25 round match Saturday night between Jimmy Jackson once of Pittsburg and George Hayth his former manager and trainer. The purse is $1000, split to the winner, venue and exact site to be announced on fight night. Weigh ins show 185 pounds for Hayth and 135 for Jackson.
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Jimmy Jackson
Pittsburg
George Hayth
Jackson
Hayth
Ralph Dodd Likely Third Umpire In Pacific Northwest League
Spokane Chronicle reports popular umpire Ralph Dodd stands a strong chance to join the Pacific Northwest league as a third umpire. President Lucas has given assurance he will be favorably considered though not yet offered formally.
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Ralph Dodd
Spokane
Spokane Chronicle
Lucas
Dodd
Montana
Tacoma
Grim
Jake Thellman
Jack Grim
Manhattan College
Yale
Manhattan
John Theilman
Theilman
Tom Kelly
California
Tom
Frank Kelly
Los Angeles
Joe Marshall
Joe
Butte
Helena
Marshall
Club
Griffin vs Brooklyn Baseball Club Decision Affirms Justice Scripture
New York appellate court upholds Justice Scripture’s findings in the Michael J. Griffin v. Brooklyn Baseball Club case. The ruling affirms the prior award and outlines the appellate reasoning.
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Appellate Court of
New York
Justice Scripture
Michael J. Griffin
Brooklyn Baseball Club
Griffin Wins Suit Over Brooklyn Breach of Contract
Ed Griffin was awarded 2300 dollars plus costs in a breach of contract case arising from his 1898 transfer from Brooklyn to St. Louis. Griffin, long with the Brooklyn team, anticipates returning to baseball next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Griffin
Griffin
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Diamond
Salt Lake Club Withdraws From Baseball This Season
The Salt Lake Herald reports no team will field this season as top stockholders show little interest. The club may sell its uniforms and Walker's field lease to any new team, with a Montana Utah league revival hoped for next season. A layoff may spur one or two games locally this year.
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Salt Lake
Salt Lake Herald
Walker's
The Lee Viau Three Called Strike Feat Recalls Anse’s Triple K
An old fan recalls Cleveland pitcher Lee Viau striking out Anse with three called strikes in a heated Chicago game. The moment followed Viau’s storied career from Dartmouth to St Paul and Cincinnati before his Cleveland days.
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Lee Viau
Cleveland
Viau
Vermont
New Hampshire
Dartmouth College
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Cincinnati
Tebeau
Beau Brummel
Clevelaing
Ocnicago
Anse
Burkett Rebuffs Giants Manager Offer
Jesse Burkett, star slugger of the National League, declines an offer from New York to manage the Giants. He confirms his St. Louis contract remains intact and dismisses Freedman’s attempt to lure him away. Burkett cites loyalty and financial safeguards tied to his current deal.
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Jesse Burkett
Giants
New York
How to Box Correctly by Young Corbett Conqueror
Boxing tips from Mc Govern's conqueror Young Corbett emphasize medical checkups before training. Begin with proper exercise to strengthen weaknesses and choose a compatible partner. Start with soft gloves and a punching bag and avoid rushing to hard punches.
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McGovern
Young Corbett
Boxing Lessons on Defense and Hit Placement
The excerpt advises avoiding blows to win purses, keeping left glove out for offense and right for protection. Jab with the left as an opponent closes, and if needed, parry with the right, then seek a solid opening for a follow up. If the lead is exposed, strike the target found and adjust if the opening misses.
Jeffries Desires Fight with Fitzsimmons for Crown Glory
James J. Jeffries declares he would rather fight than act on stage and seeks a match with Fitzsimmons. He criticizes past doubts about Fitzsimmons condition, says he is eager to defeat him again, and accuses Fitzsimmons of avoiding a rematch for money guarantees. Jeffries dismisses Bharkey Ruhlin Maher and others as easy propositions.
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James J. Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Delaney
Pitzsiimmons
Fitz
Coney Island
Bitz
Bharkey
Ruhlin
Maher
English boxing rules introduce new round length
Frank Erne notes a marked change as English officials have sprung an innovation in the rules governing the length of rounds. This alteration could affect pacing and strategy for fighters, with implications for training and match conduct.
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Frank Erne
Two Minute Rounds Stir Boxing Debate Across Clubs
The speaker notes two minute rounds with a minute rest and a 15 round limit, except the National club with 10 rounds. He claims fighters stay at top speed each round and recover for the next, predicting American adoption would favor the change. He cites O'Brien and McCoy as having fought the new two minute format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Club
America
O'Brien
McCoy
Fitzsimmons Offered Return bout in January showdown
Boxing promoter Martin Julian proposed a six round bout between Bob Fitzsimmons and Joe Choynski to open a Philadelphia boxing club on January 25. Fitzsimmons has begun road work near Bath Beach and Coney Island as he weighs a comeback. Tom O Rourke says he could promote a Fitzsimmons Jeffries fight within miles of New York City with seating for 16 000 spectators.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Martin Julian
Philadelphia
Fitzsimmons
Joe Choynski
Julian
Choynski
Jeffries
Bath Beach
Coney Island
Tom O'Rourke
Pigsimmons
New York City Hall
O'Rourke
Fitz- Siamons
Ellsmere Prompts Vanderbilt Derby Hope in England
Milton Henry, riding for J. R. and F. P. Keene in England last year, says W. K. Vanderbilt has a strong chance with his American bred colt Ellsmere in the Enalisa derby season. Henry notes Ellsmere's Seven-furlong win and compares him to Yankee, with Hanover as sire. Vanderbilt's Poissy setup in France, trainer Eddie Hughes, jockey J. B. Buchanan, and Rothschild connection to M. Emprussi are also mentioned.
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Milton Henry
J. R
F. P. Keene
England
W. K. Vanderbilt
Ellsmere
Henry
W. Whitney
Ellamere
Yankee
Hanover
Poissy
Paris
Eddie Hughes
J. B. Buchanan
California
Wittmer Receives New York Offer To Go On Road
Charley Wittmer of Cincinnati has been invited to tour with a New York boxing outfit at a weekly salary and will face top East contenders including Yousouff No. 2 the Turk. Wittmer has never lost a straight match.
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Charley Wittmer
Cincinnati
New York
East
Yousouff No. 2
Turk
Wittmer
Wrestlers at Cincinnati End In Draw Among Great Turks
In Cincinnati Wittmer and Yousouff, the famed Turk wrestlers, fought to a draw. The era’s leading figures like Jenkins Nouralah McLeod and others refused to meet him, leaving mixed results in Graeco-Roman and other styles.
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Jenkins
Nouralah
McLeod
Wittmer
Yousouff
Cincinnati
Northwest Amateur Athletics Union Emerges in Northwest
Spokane Chronicle reports a movement to form a Northwest Amateur Association of Athletics independent of the A A U. Portland hosts inquiries to club presidents on supporting a split and including colleges. President Al Ware questions A A U value and favors a West union, with S A A C likely to join if properly formed.
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Northwestern Amateur Association of Athletics
Northwest
Spokane Chronicle
Portland
al Ware
S A. A
Abbott and Boralma Ready for Lawson World Race
New York financiers back two challenges to Lawson the Boston millionaire to race his trotting horse Thoralma against the world. Former Fire Commissioner Scanner deposits 5000 and E L Smathers orders trainers to prepare for a 50000 match with Lord De. Smathers bought Lord Derby recently and backs him to 50000. Scanner aims to finalize the event promptly under Lawson’s terms.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Thoralma
New York
Scanner
Abbott
E. EL. Smathers
Smathers
Lord Derby
Madison Square Garden
Lawson
George Spears
Roberts Seeks American Title Fight After Big Win
England featherweight star Jack Roberts sets sights on the American championship. He favors matches with Young Corbett or McGovern and plans to travel to the United States if they refuse to come over. Roberts is managed by Charlie Keever and backed by E. A. Humphrey.
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Jack” Roberts
England
Young Corbett
McGovern
Roberta
Charlier Keever
E. A
Hig Colleges Grab Vootball Players
Syracuse University Weekly accuses Yale and Princeton of recruiting football talent through underhanded methods. The editorial cites Cheese, a Yale guard, and Wely, the Yale head, who reportedly planned to join Princeton in the near future.
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Hig
Syracuse University Weekly
Yale Princeton
Byrne Couse
Cheese
Yale Guard
Wely
Ead
Princeton
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