Seeress aids poolroom horse bets linked to Salvation Army officer
A Denver rumor reports a seeress gave tipping slips for horse races to a Salvation Army officer who sold them in a pavilion poolroom. Bettors who bought slips won when betting on multiple horses, prompting the club to stop the scheme. The woman allegedly cannot identify horses, while an New Orleans inquiry seeks the slip peddler.
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Denver
New Orleans
Denver Times
Salvation Army
Clair- Vyeyant
Emslayes
George Derr
George Weston
Derr
Grim Lands Two More For Spokane Team
Spokane manager Grim signs William Kelly and Charles Elsey to join the Northwest League squad. Kelly, brother of Tom Kelly, is slated for shortstop with past seasons showing .586 fielding in 55 games and .218 batting in 81 games. Elsey, six feet tall and 199 pounds, is a first baseman who also plays catcher and the outfield, with prior pro stops in Bloomington and other leagues. Grim expects strong fan interest and aims to finalize financing at the Spokane league meeting to follow.
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Tom Kelly
California
Spokane
Spokesman-Review
Grim
Charles Elsey
King Kelly
Tom
Pueblo
Kelly
Tinker
Denver
Charles Fisey
Elsey
Bloomington
Jihk
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Fort Worth
San Antonio
Tex
Muchmond
Montreal
Quebec
Utea
New York State
Cloomingeton
Indiana
Cincinnati
Tivey
Portland
Lakas
Horse Racing Entries From Today's Card
Daily listing of six racing events with six and one half furlongs to one mile distances. Entries include Merops Darlene Scallywag Mountain Dew Ingo William F Captain Gaines Light Ball El Mido Scintillate Bagdad An telee Katherine Ennis for first race and related fields for remaining races with weights and positions.
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Merops
Darlene
Scallywag
Mountain Dew
Ingo
William F
Captain Gaines
Light Ball
el Mido
Scintillate
Bagdad
Antelee
Katherine Ennis
Escarola
Orfeo
Hudson
Clarinette
Ora Viva
Delcegno
Blametta
the Weaver
Maraschino
Quiet
Vassalo
Bragg
Tyranus
the Maniac
Justus Goebel
Rimrock
Fidel Youlin
Foul Play
Phil Arenibald
Joe Richler
Mac Gyle
Kiekumbob
Newsgatherer
Rey Dare
Captivate
Sam Fuller
Mechanna
Claire White
Duckey
Bab
J. Simonian
Invictus
Censor
Rassenzo
Dangerous Maid
Norford
Dr. Boyle
Sea Lion
Cougar
Pompine
Ben Ledi
Hungarian
Quadra
Prestano
Morris Leads in Winnings in California Horse Racing
Morris heads the list of owners by earnings in California this season with £15,200 in winning purses. His select stable including Sombrero Autolight Host stead and Janice have been consistent performers and hard to beat in any company. Burns Wa-
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Morris
California
Bulletin
Sombrero
Autolight
Homestead
Janice
Burns & Wa
Devereux Eyes 320000 Match Race Challenge
H. K. Devereux of Cleveland, owner of John A. McKerron, may accept Thomas Law son’s challenge for 320000 a side to race Roralma. Devereux doubts Lawson’s sincerity in backing Borelma against Lord Derby and The Abbot and says he may accept if Lawson is real, asserting McKerron can beat Boralina.
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H. K K. Devereux
Cleveland
John A. McKerron
Thomas Lawson
Roralma
Devereux
Lawson
Abbot
Lord Derby
Borelma
Carneat
McKerron
Boralina
Ill Horse Ogden Falls Ill After Long Journey
In route from New York to Lexington Tugton, a horse named Ogden became very sick upon arrival. He received three blankets, was taken to Hamburg place, and veterinarian Dr. Bryan was summoned. Ogden had a fever around 105 degrees, later easing. Madden bought him in December for 11,000 dollars and plans to breed him this season.
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Lexung- Tugton Tn
Orden
Pneumona
John BE. Meuiden
Hamburg Place
Robert Bryan
Bryan
Imp. Ogden
Buffalo Promises Finest Race Track Near City
A 105 acre tract just outside Buffalo has been sold through 8&8. Kingsley to Edwin Roth for Buffalo interests. Construction starts now with completion expected by June 7 for a 25 day meet. Chicago interests are represented by Hawkins and Denslow. Land price about 53775 with 175000 slated for improvements.
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Buffalo
Kingsley
Edwin ©. Roth
George N. Hawkins
M. J. Denslow
Chicago
Rancocas Stock Farm Sold at Fatenton New Jersey
The Rancoecas stock farm at Fatenton New Jersey has been sold to Mr Tucker. The property spans 52 acres with a half mile race track and buildings. Pierre Lorillard the founder bequeathed it to Mrs Lillian Borne Allien. Negotiations then aimed to buy back the farm by Lorillard's heirs but did not succeed.
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Rancoecas
Fatenton
XN. J
Tucker
Pierre Lorillard
Rancocas
Lillian Borne Allien
Rancecas
Bermuda the racehorse sold for a song in Kentucky
The famous race horse and sire Bermuda, who earned over $30,000 on the turf for Byron W. McClelland, was sold by W. J. Tracey to parties in Southern Kentucky for a mere song. Bermuda, fouled in 1889 by Berlandam Fair Lady, was bought by McClelland for $5,900 as a two year old and rated alongside Henry of Navarre.
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Bermuda
Byron Ww. McClelland
W. J. Tracey
Kentucky
Berlandam Fair Lady
McClelland
Henry of Navarre
Huggins Reaches Deal to Return with St Paul
Miller Huggins the clever second baseman has signed to play again for St Paul in the Western league. His work last season warranted retention and the contract was finalized after he named terms and the club accepted.
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Miller Huggins
St. Paul
Huggis
Huggins
King
Pittsburg Historian Doubts Spalding Backing
Rank B McQuiston notes skepticism among Pittsburg figures about Spalding's support. He suggests Fralding may be dropped by New York courts and predicts a new meeting if needed. Brushing's campaign falters, with Brushing failing to bury Freedman or Brush.
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Pittsburg
Thomases
Fralding
Dreyfuss
Spalding
New York
National League
Brushing
Freedman
Brush Oan
Dartmouth Stars Dropped From Nine For Professional Plays
Two star players from Dartmouth, including the captain, were dropped for professionalism after playing with a semi professional nine last summer. A Wisconsin Baseball League reorganizational meeting is planned for Milwaukee in early February with Stevens Point and Pond du Lac seeking entry next season. A tax bill on professional baseball diamonds passes committee, affecting Robison and Kililea Co. The Toledo team will wear uniforms in national colors next season, white at home and blue on the road. President Hart thanks the public for silence on Brush remarks. The Orpheus chief hints at no enlistment in a typewriter brigade and stands by his record until opening day.
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Wisconsin Baseball League
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Stevens Point
Pond du Lac
Ways and Means Committee
St. Louis
Hart
John T. Brush
The
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Wrestler Tom Jenkins Set to Meet Jim Parr at Buffalo Feb 2
Jenkins agrees to a catch can match with the English champion Jim Parr. The bout is scheduled for Buffalo on the night of February 2.
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Tom Jenkins
Jim Parr
Buffalo
Freedman Blocks Day Peace Move in National League Rift
Andrew Freedman opposes John J Day’s plan to form a peace committee with Spalding tied to the Brook lyn Philadelphia Pittsburg and Chicago clubs. The New Yorker notes Freedman’s stance and Day’s lack of consultation with Freedman. The feud over league harmony drags toward court injunctions with no clear resolution in sight.
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John Jb. Day
National League
Spalding
Day
Mr. Spalding
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Chicago
Freedman
New York
League
Mr. Day
Jim Corbett’s First Fight On The Sand Bar
Jim Corbett recalls his first boxing bout as a teenager in Friso where he joined a bank job. Rival Carrey from the neighborhood agreed to a finish fight on a Sunday sand bar watched by a large sports crowd while Corbett’s Irish father took pride in his bank employment.
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Patrick J. Corbett
Jim
Carney
Jim Corbett
Friso
Carrey
Jeffries Challenge to Fitzsimmons for Championship Fight
James J. Jeffries, in Hartford, issues a public challenge to Bob Fitzsimmons. He will meet for the championship with no side bets and the winner take all purse, each side wagering nothing unless the best purse is offered. Jeffries argues Fitzsimmons' acceptance proves his desire to fight.
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James J. Jeffries
Hartford
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Fitz
Tur Ryan Beaten by Billy McColl in Australia Bout
The Australian mails report Tur Ryan lost to Billy McColl in eight rounds for the Australian championship. Ryan made a poor showing and impressed his supporters by joining the fading ranks. McColl now set to meet American Jim Scanlan, whom he narrowly defeated recently.
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Vancouver
Tur Ryan
Billy McColl
Australia
Ryan
McColl
Jim Scanlan
Sullivan Voices on Sharkey Maher Fight Fiasco
John L. Sullivan criticized the Sharkey Maher Philadelphia bout calling them big duffers and lamenting modern boxing where money comes first and fans take the chance. He said the era of his champion days offered fights with risk and reward and condemned the present scene as repulsive.
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John L. Sullivan
Phiadelphia
Sharkey and Maher
Sullivan
Brush denies overtures for American League franchise
Ban Johnson insists Cincinnati will not enter the American league door. A Chicago telegram to the Enquirer states John T. Brush has made no overtures to secure an American league franchise.
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Cincinnati
Ban Johnson
Chicago
Enquirer
John T. Brush
Young Looks For Peace Amid Baseball League Tangle
Young envisions a peaceful resolution in pro baseball as the National League braces for the season. He warns the American League may face financial strain from high salaries and 25-cent ticket pricing, insisting the NL will remain the major league and weather the dispute.
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Nick Young
New York
Washington
Terrys Nose Operation Aids Boxing Plans
Terry McGovern discusses a successful nose operation that improved his breathing. He says one nostril was closed and the other nearly so, causing headaches. He plans to travel February 1 to prepare for a bout with Dave Sullivan in Louisville or Cincinnati.
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Terry
Ieke
Norma
Louisville
Cincinnati
Dave Sullivan
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