Mining groups push Butte into Northwestern League bid
A public meeting at Mayor Lane's Slice gathered about 95 men to back a Northwestern League move for Butte. Key figures including F C Farr and Roy S Alley pledged up to 20 000 dollars to secure an inside-park franchise, with mining companies signaling support and committees formed to canvass the city in two days. The push aims to show strong local backing and avoid further stock assessments.
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Kette
Plain Caves
Anaconda Company
North Tte Mining
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Ger Cown
Jeolm Gillis
Dave Morcon
Hope
Tance
Wring
Tom
Dugdale
Roy S. Alley
Farr
Spokane
Durdate
Colum Via
Gardens
Seattle
Blewett
Montana
Big Fight Set As Kansas City Clubs Plan Meet
In Kansas City on January 2 a group of local clubs including Willard Young Men, Melville Young Men, the Athletic club, high school, school of mines and a new Butter organization announce a boxing event in New York linked bout plans. The civic meeting will occur at 7 PM in City Hall office to organize the 20 women scheduled to begin play Monday evening.
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Willard
A. Wan
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Boeing
New York
Rea Fulton
Johnston's Offer in Madison Garden Boxing Bout
York Jon a sobneton announces a two round boxing match plan at Madison Garden featuring Willard and Frank. The obscure report notes an offer from Johnston and mentions a potential bout arrangement.
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Sobneton
Eer
Madison Garden
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Frank
Driver Takes Lead In Anchorage Greyhound Race
In near zero wind and 10 degree cold Frank Dixon replaced a collapsed leader to drive his five dogs from Anchorage to Old Knik and back, winning the endurance dog sled race by four minutes over Walter Howard with Albion Grstaftson third and William Green fourth. Dixon’s dogs endured freeze and fatigue as the team surged past Howard in the final miles.
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Alaska
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Old Knik
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Albion Grstaftson
William Green
Althous
Old Kalk
Howard
Ature Boc
Retrained dogs pull in race as driver overcomes fatigue
A driver refused to rise after lying down but strapped into his harness and dragged the doge and sled across the finish line. Three remaining dogs struggled to stand while the team driven by Dixon, trained by his wife, endured the harsh trail after weeks of practice.
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Dixon
Boxing talk on headgear and fighting styles in modern boxing
The San Francisco Chronicle notes a debate on ear protectors and ring adornments with Stars and officials discussing how modern bouts emphasize slam bang action. It contrasts Nelson Attell Gans and Gans as defensive types and laments fans wanting harsher punching and spectacle.
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Freddie Welsh
Abe Attell
Joe Gans
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San Francisco Chronicle
Cutler Leaves for Spokane Match with Londos
Cutler traveled to Spokane yesterday for a heavyweight bout with Calgary’s Dack Taylor. In a finish match he teamed with Jim Londos the Greek strongman who recently fought Charney Rentrop in a handicap bout. Londos weighs 168 pounds and boasts an exceptional record for his weight. Londos says he wants to wrestle Connolly if a side bet is agreed. Cutler claims no excuses and hopes to later face Pat Connolly in a finish match, asserting he can throw Connolly with time.
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Spokane
Dack Taylor
Calgary
Jim Londos
Charney Rentrop
Londos
Connolly
Pat Connolly
Pat
Patent Will Expire Early in the Spring
Brooklyn dispatch reports the Haskell rubber core golf ball patent may expire in spring, risking price declines as British imports flood the market. Dealers doubt immediate price cuts, noting potential 9 a dozen top grade costs and 3 cent cheaper imports after April. The article recounts Haskell’s ball origin and industry defenses, plus counterpoints on manufacturing and industrial education in England.
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Moses
Pisgah
United States
Tate
Willard Bout Plans Offer for Moran and Joss Clash
Tex Rickard weighs a $45 000 bid for a Moran versus Joss Willard fight as Sam McCracken and promoter Wants Willard Hobnails It Is Tex Rickard on the boxing map and considering staging the bout to attract fans and press.
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Tex” Rickard
Sam
Magee Signs with Yankees Boosts Team Strength
Lee Magee, who was second in Federal League batting, has signed with the Yankees. His joining the team is expected to strengthen the lineup and improve the Yankees standing against rival teams. Magee is anticipated to become a leading star for New York.
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Yankees
Riva
Tool
Magee
Butte Curlers Bring Back Prizes In Consolation Play
Special Dispatch reports the MeQrewor sink of Butte with Dr. Wither spoon leading the Butte Curling club defeated Hans Haroldson of Duluth in the consolation event of the northwestern competition. Montana team losses to McNab of Grand Rapids and Kev Dunlop of St. Paul as semifinals approach. Canadian entrant from Kenora Ontario enters later rounds amid Olympic era.
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Duluth
Min
MeQrewor
Butte
Witherspoon
Butte Curlingus
Hans Haroldson
Howver
Fort Hate
Montana
McNab
Grand Rapids
Kev Dunlop
St. Paul
McGregor
Ether Oldham
West
Valparaiso
Ind
Theater
Hibbing
Minn
Kenora
Ontario
Ertle Faces Sayles in Bantam Bout Tonight
Johnny Ertle of Paul weighs 115 pounds to Jack Sayles of here at 118. The card lists the bantamweight clash as the feature. In Helena, Missoula lost to the Helena high school team 16 to 1 in a basketball game tonight.
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York
San
Johnny Ertle
Paul
Jack Sayles
Ertle
Sayles
ENA
Missoula
Helena
Helena High
Best Treatment for Catarrh and Blood Tonic Claim
A dubious medical advert promotes a blood changing remedy for catarrh. It asserts catarrh arises from impoverished blood and promises relief through a “vegetable blood tone” sold with free medical advice from Swift Sprcre Co. It targets ear nose throat symptoms and urges immediate purchase.
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