Classy Field for Burns Handicap
Probable that 825000 purse will attract owners to the Burns handicap at Oakland Saturday. Last year’s winner Montgomery from Sam Hildreth’s stable is favored to repeat, with Wildreth listing 12 candidates including King James. Other entries include Clamor Red Leaf Smiley Corbett Dorante Gloria Early Tide Logistica Milford Frank Fuittner Palo Alto Pewnpatrick Light Wool Stanley Fay and more.
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San Francisco
Oakland
California
Montgomery
Sam Hildreth
Wildreth
King James
Keene Brothers
Clamor
Burns
Red Leaf
William Cahill
Smiley Corbett
Pinkola
Harry
Alvey
Thomas F. Williams
Firestone
Big Chief
F. A. Forsythe
Dorante
Cource
Charles Bowman
Colonel Jack
C. FR. Bilison
Royal Tourist
Don Enrique
Emery
Arasee
W. P. Fine
Gloria
Fleur de Lis
Early Tide
F. W
Los Angeles
Frank Fuittner
J. W. Paulsen
Palo Alto
J. H. Ryan
Pewnpatrick
Barney Schreiber
Light Wool
William Walker
Stanley Fay
Walsh to coach Yale pitchers amid contract standstill
Ed Walsh, Chicago White Sox pitcher, has reached an indefinite agreement to coach Yale University's pitchers in New Haven. He aims for a salary raise and bonus and may stay with Yale only if negotiations with Sox president remain unresolved. A separate note from Boston hints Cornell will replace Yale in a relay race against Harvard.
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Chicago
Ed Walsh
Sox
South Siders
Yale Baseball Management
New Haven
Collegians
Eli
Welsh
A. Comlekey
Walsh
Yale
Boston Athletic Association Meet Weighs Relay Distances
At the Boston meet in February the New Haven team could not agree on the relay distance. Management opened negotiations with Ithaca. In the relay each man will run 339 yards.
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Boston Athletic Association
New Haven
Ithacans
Longboat Shrubb Race Postponed to Feb 5
Injuries to English champion Albert Shrubb force postponement of the Marathon race against Longboat the Canadian Indian. Promoter Pat Powers delays event from Jan 26 to Feb 5 after Shrubb is examined by two physicians. Fred W. Dixon assisted Shrubb in training.
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Albert Shrubb
Madison Square Garden
Pat Powers
Schrubb
Fred W. Dixon
Montclair High School
Bartholdi Hotel
Shrubb
Johnson to NSIT on Negro Referee in Jeffries Fight
Chicago reports Jack Johnson will demand a black referee for the Jeffries bout or insist the match be staged abroad. Sam Fitzpatrick backs the demand amid American race prejudice and past refereeing concerns. A white official in the United States is deemed unlikely to be fair, with a foreign referee possible only under specific conditions. The stance has stirred sports circles nationwide.
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Chicago
Sydney
Australia
Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
United States
America
Sam Fitzpatrick
Johnson
Fitzpatrick
Marvin Hart
Jeffries
Pacific Coast
England
France
Fitz
Kubiak In Demand Nationwide For Scheduled Fights
John Kelly manager for Al Kubiak the Michigan giant reports offers from Hester of Mission Athletic club San Francisco to meet Kubiak February 19 in exchange for a share of gross receipts. Kubiak already has bouts scheduled through March including Schreck Wille Hart and a possible Philadelphia Jack O'Brien matchup.
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Philadelphia
John Kelly
al Kubiak
Michigan Giant
Hester
Mission Athletic Club
San Francisco
al Kaufmann
Kelly
Kubiak
Mike Schreck
Pittsburg
John Wille
Marvin Hart
Boston
Jack O’brien
Moran to Fight Murphy in New York Tonight
New York January 28 Tommy Murphy and Owen Moran meet in a ring clash with Jim Buckley of the National Athletic Club officiating as referee. Moran has expanded his Lakewood New Jersey training stable with Eddy Toy as lead sparring partner. Murphy declares himself at weight and in good shape to stay sharp.
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New York
Tommy Murphy
Owen Moran
Jim Buckley
National Athletic Club
Lakewood
N. J
Eddy Toy
Welsh-Fred Leads Lightweight Showdown With Memsic Now
In Los Angeles on January 28, Freddie Welsh stands as the only serious lightweight ready to fight Memsic after Packy Gilmore withdraws. Nelson delays until March, McFarland cannot make weight, and Welsh signs to meet Memsic on February 2 after McFarland refuses to stay in training.
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Freddie Welsh
Nelson
McFarland
Dick Hyland
Packy
Phil Brock
Harry Gilmore
Hyland
George Memsic
Welsh
Memsic
Lancers of the East to Rio Hub Classic pace event
The Lancers of the East prepare for the Hub classic with plans for electric drays to follow the Mara thoners and assist runners if needed. A drag may carry athletes’ clothing from Ashland start to the clubhouse finish.
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Lancers of
East
Ashland
Princeton Crew May Row on Thames Regatta
New Haven reports a revived rumor that Princeton intends to apply for admission to the Thames regatta. Yale favors adding Princeton, while Harvard opposes it citing that current plans are satisfactory and a third member would not improve the event.
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New Haven
Princeton
Tigers
New Jersey
Yale
Harvard
Crimson
Chance Will Play With Cubs Again
Frank Chance, leader of the Chicago Cubs, announced he will return to the club amid renewed talks with President Murphy over money. Chance praised a recent negotiation letter that resolved the dispute, noting it was a team-wide issue and confirming his California home purchase proceeds.
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Tos Angeles
Frank Chance
Chicago
Cubs
Chance
Murphy
Cub
California
Santa Ana
Hayes to Return to Marathon Race Ahead With Dorando
New York reports Johnny Hayes plans a comeback in the marathon against Dorando Pietri. Hayes, once Olympic winner, faced criticism after a failed rematch in Madison Square Garden last November. Trainers and friends say he has regained form and aims to prove himself again.
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New York
Johnny Hayes J
Ernc Hijerberg
Shepherd's Bush
Dorando
Hijertberg
Hayes
Johnny
Windsor Castle
Seattle Increases Offer For Big 60
Los Angeles dated report recalls an unheard of offer of 110000 for a Jim Jeffries Jack Johnson world championship bout. Seattle financier Hillman offers 110000 purse with split 7 3 and a 25000 side bet. Weight talks between McFarland and Welsh. three hour time difference fuels debate on weigh in.
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Los Angeles
Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Dultsman
Pasadena
Jeffries
James J. Jeffries
Wigwam Theater
Co. DD
Hillman Hillman
San Francisco
Packy Melarland
Freddie Welsh
Chicago
Nelson
McFarland
Santa Anita Race Results From January Meet
Los Angeles report shows Dredkin takes the first race at five and a half furlongs with Billy Bodemer and Donald MacDonald behind. Norfolk wins the seven furlongs second race with Weenele second and Monvina third. Snowball leads the mile third race with Clem and Orcagna second and third. Far West wins the Duarte handicap at a mile and a half to Old Timer and Hasty Agnes. Galves wins the mile selling with Uncle Henry second and Ivanhoe third. Joe Gailens captures the six furlongs with Galta and Rieta following. Time figures listed for each event.
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Los Angeles
Santa Anita
Sclling
Dredkin
Billy Bodemer
Donald MacDonald
Norfolk
Weenele
Monvina
Snowball
J. ¢ Clem
Orcagna
Duarte
Aix
Far West
Old Timer
Hasty Agnes
selling—Galves
Uncle Henry
Ivanhoe
Joe Gailens
Galta
Rieta
Upset Wins Highlight Emeryville Meet at Gakland Track
On a drying track at Emeryville in Oakland, Lady Alicia upset Red Leaf in the first race of the Futurity course. Lucky Mato won the opening event with Marton Rose second and Constantia third, time 1 15. Second race saw Gerando prevail over Wartard and Judge Quinn in 43 3-5. Lady Alicia captured the mile and one sixteenth in 1 54 4-5 with Red Seaf second and Benator Beckham third. Hon est won the Futurity course with Grace G. second and Raleigh third in 1 15 3-5. Sea Salt led the mile and an eighth with Cambus second and Godhird third in 2 01 3-5. Ketchem lke took the sixth race with Early Tide second and Warden third in 1 47.
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Oakland
Emeryville
Lady Alicia
Red Leaf
Lucky Mato
Marton Rose
Constantia
Gerando
Wartard
Judge Quinn
Red Seaf
Benator Beckham
Futurity Courree
Prosecution Fails to Seat Jury in Calhoun Trial
In San Francisco on January 28 the Calhoun case reached another stalled point as 22 talesmen were examined without a single juror accepted. Attorneys sparred with Francis J. Heney over immunity rulings and questioned a juror about the Lehmitz administration bribe probe. An Associated Oil employee testified amid ongoing challenges to the jury pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
United Railways
Francis J. Heney
Walter
Ruck
Associated Oi
Stanley Moore
Lehmitz
Henry Act
Associated Company
W. F. Herring
Newsboys Bring Boxing and Racing Stunts to Butte
The Butte newsboys hall hosted a lively session with athletic events planned for next week including running, high jumping and boxing bouts refereed by Judge McGowan. An earlier trial over a $20,000 injury claim against Pittsmont stretched over a week and ended with jurors undecided after five and a half hours of deliberation.
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Charles Jenkins
Pittsmont Company
Judge Lynch
William Meyer
L. P. Sanders
Bruce Kremer
Alexander Mackel
Jenkins
Judge
Butte
McGowan
Miss Gifford
Marion Moore
Solomon
Alexander Discont
Helen Harrington
Eugene Crowley
Neil Brennan
Sid Giroux
Bob Brennan
Emmet Sullivan
Mike Reardon
Merkle Signs New Contract With Giants
Toledo January 28 Fred Merkle of the New York Giants has signed for another season with a higher salary. Manager McGraw praises Merkle after a strong 1908 showing and says he will continue in the utility role. Merkle trains at the local Y M C A and reports first class condition.
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Toledo
Fred Merkle
New York Giants
Giants
New York
McGraw
Merkle
Walter McCredie brings Portland team to train in San Luis Obispo
Walter McCredie has decided to bring the Portland baseball team to San Luis Obispo for March training. Arrangements were concluded today and the new baseball park in the city is described as one of the finest.
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San Luis Obispo
Cal
Walter McCredie
Portland
Boston A. A. Marathon slated for Patriots' Day
Boston announces the annual A. A. Marathon will be held on Patriots' Day April 19. The report notes the field will include prominent contenders and the event will showcase road racing in Massachusetts.
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Boston
Mass
Boston A. A
Young Pony Residents Wed in Butte
W J Stockwell and Dr A L Bell were married last evening in the Finlen hotel parlor with Rev Dr Kesselhuth officiating. Attendants Mr and Mrs Ray Connard traveled from Pony for the ceremony. The couple plan to reside in Pony after a short stay in Butte.
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W. J. Stockwell
A.L. Bell
Pony
Finlen Hotel
Kesselhuth
Episcopal Church
Ray Connard
Mr. Stockwell
Isdel Mercantile Company
Willow Creek Valley
Madison County
Butte
Fire razes Geiger and Baley buildings in Libby
Special Dispatch reports a morning fire at Libby destroyed the Geiger and Baley buildings at 5 o'clock. The structures were valuable though insurance details remain unknown.
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Standard
Kalispell
Geiger & Baley
Libby
Cold Wave Grips Butte With Mercury Slipping Fast
A cold wave sweeps Butte as temperatures fall from near freezing at noon to 2 degrees above zero by morning. Barometer stays steady. railway delays rise with the chill as the Great Northern and Northern Pacific routes run late.
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Weather Bureau
Butte
Great Northern
Helena
Northern Pacific
Five W s and Miners win close high school game battles
The Five W s beat the high school 22 20 while the Miners faculty team edged the school of mines 22 20 in thriller finishes. H Matson sparked the Five W s with a late basket and foul turning the game, while Wiegenstein hit a late goal to seal the Miners victory. The wins keep both teams undefeated and tied for league lead.
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W's
School of Mines
H. Matson
Wiegenstein
Baptists
Davis
Matson
Matson Brothers
Brooks
Gilham
Wallace
Merriman
Cushman
F. Maston
Th. Harvey
London
McPherson
Irwin
Saner
Ower
Gillham
Wigenstein
Ane Clinch
A ‘Cohen
Ficus
Artier
Dahne
Lowe
Clyde Cushman
Attell to Meet Driscoll in New York Bout Plan
Abe Attell will fight Jem Driscoll in a 14 round bout arranged by the National Sporting Club of New York for late February in New Orleans. Lippe has covered Mary Louder’s $7,500 bet on Driscoll. Attell also to meet Eddie Kelly in a still to be dated 10 round bout.
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New Orleans
Abe Attell
Chicago
al Lippe
National Sporting Club of
New York
Jem Driscoll
Louder
Driscoll
Lippe
Attell
Eddie Kelly
Southern Athletic Club
Gomez S Cuba Chief Executive Takes Oath on Balcony
Presiding Gomez stood on the Plaza de Armas balcony to swear to uphold the republic and defend the constitution. He then spoke briefly as Magoon relinquished control and Washington ordered the end of Magoon’s provisional governorship. Vice President Zayas faced a stormy senate session.
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Preside Gomez
Balco
Plaza de Armas
Presid Gomez
Presi Gomez
Magoon
Washington
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Letic
Hanley
Lulu Theater
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Sullivan
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