Butte Pennant Hero Pete Dowling's Tragic End
This 1902 era tribute recalls Pete Dowling, star pitcher for Butte, praised for guiding the pennant win while battling alcoholism. It notes Dowling’s rise from St Louis youth to major league promise, his close ties with manager McCloskey, and his downfall ending in a fatal train accident near Grande, amid affection and regret from fans.
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Pete Dowling
Washington
Butte
McCloskey
Dowling
Seattle Times
Pete
Mac
Ge Dowling
Ske Roach
Portland
Sacramento
Seattle
Amit
Father Prefontaine
St. Louis
Kerry “Patch
Louis
Basce
Stovallnd
Rube Waddell
Kerry Patchers
St. Loula
Hut Pete
Fwell Company
Mel Closkey
St. Louie
la Grande
Chicago Beats Cleveland in Flat Inning Lead Swap
A garbled game summary shows Chicago gaining a lead in a rough inning as Bernhardt and Bert McFarland pitched for Cleveland with Leago and batteries involved. Names and order are uncertain in the OCR but indicate Chicago held an edge early while Cleveland battled back.
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Clevelapa
Jurge
Bernhard
Donne
Chicago
Cleveland
Leago
Bernhardt
Bert= McFarland
Buddy Ryan and Honey Melody Set for Rematch in Spokane
Reports indicate a fourth bout between Buddy Ryan and Honey Melody is likely, with Ryan willing and Spokane Athletic Club manager E. E. Quinn awaiting an affirmative reply from the Bostonian. Meanwhile, plans in Salt Lake probe Schreck and forfeit money prospects as boxing disputes and golf preparations unfold across multiple cities and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honey Melody
Buddy Ryan
Ryan
E. E. Quinn
Spokane
Butte
Northwest Golf Association
Portland
Tacoma
Seattl
Vancouver
Victoria
Salt Sal
Donald Arthur
Salt’ Lake
National League action at New York and Boston
National League summary from New York and Boston games. New York hosted Newark and Brooklyn with wide margins and disputed plays noted. In Boston Corridon pitched a strong game for Philadelphia, earning praise for fearless driving and effective pitching as Yeuns and Moran contributed offensively. Umpires Johnston and others are mentioned in the brief game accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Boston
New York Bitanure A
Piiadetpna
St'Louie
Brooklyn
New York
Newark
Rhee
Willsend Bowerman
Ason
Bergen
Johnston
Corridon
Philadelphia
Yeuns
Orien Corridon
Youns
Moran
Detroit Beats Philadelphia in Rough Baseball Night
In a tense American League matchup Detroit edged Philadelphia as pitchers worked well yet offense faltered. Key plays and timing kept the score tight with strong defense shaping the outcome. Details on specific players and final tally are unclear due to the damaged text.
Portland Beats Seattle In Close Coast League Bout
In Seattle on July 1 Pacific Coast League action saw Tenny Corbett and Skel Roach star as Portland edged Seattle 2 to 1. Hike Byren Buren and Schiagy contributed key hits while Roach and Dashwood provided early offense. Umpire Hray officiated as Corbett, McLean, and Corri led their teams.
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Seattle
Wash
Tenny Corbett
Skel Roach
Weve Tosday
Portland Iman
Byren Buren
Schiagy
Leanders Win Final Heat in Henley Boat Race
Leander Club defeated the Vespers of Philadelphia yesterday and won the final heat for the Grant Challenge Cup, beating Be by two and a half lengths in 1 minute 56 seconds. Huon again won the Ladies’ race, beating Christ’s Cambridge by a length. A boxing arrest tied to a July 2 incident left Donnelly distressed as clashes occurred during exhibitions. In Ostend, several chess results featured Janowski and Leonhardt, with multiple draws and decisive wins.
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Henley
England
Philadelphia
Huon
Christ's College
Cambridge
Terrifying Storms Sweep Northern Italy Amid Death Toll
Rome reports Terrae storms continue in northern Italy bringing heavy rain and logs of life. Storms cool temperatures with a high of four in the shade. The death toll rises from sunstroke as conditions persist.
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Rome
Italy
Portor Strike Ties Cart Union to Longshoremen
In Portor San Juan on July 6, the Cart men’s union agreed to join longshoremen via sympathetic strikes. Merchants face heavy losses in perishables as piers congest and ships load amid the disruption.
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San Juan
Cartmen's Union
Haad
Aimiouty
Why Not Own Land and Your Own Home
Get Your Nose Off the Grindstone. A bold call urges not to work endlessly for others. It offers a low cost path to land or home ownership through the Flathead Reservation Information Agency, with multiple regional offices listed and a prompt deadline to act.
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Flathead Reservation Information Agency
Jes
Bate
F. O'Grady
East Broadway
Anaconda
James M, Self
Main Street
Helena
William Packer
Lockey
Fifty Horses Race Day Across Tracks
Race meet results from Seattle and New York with multiple races from six meets. Bellona and Lady Ni hola lead six furlongs and five furlongs respectively, while The Pride and Liberto win theirs. Delmar Park and Jamaica Stakes show Sly Ben and Nannie Hodge among winners with times ranging from under a minute to around two minutes.
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Seattle
Wasn
Jurg
Bellona
Siniler
Teabeau
Lady Nihola
Grenore
Bill Short
the Pride
Dotterel
Matt Hogan
J._H. Bennett
Gold Finder
Dan Die Belle
Whiskey King
Sea
Liberto
Hogarth
New York
Brighton Beach
Brookdale Nymph
Merrick
Deviltree
Maj. Dangerfield
Action
Liveria
Druid
Dreamer
Handzeara
Nannie Hodge
Gera~ Lum
King Pepper
St. Bellane
Monsieur Beaucatre Scond
Abdell
Sly Ben
Snow
Quorum
American Riflemen Lead After First Day at Riseley
Riseley England July. The American team of Firemen led Westminster volunteers by five points after close shooting at 500 and 600 yard ranges on day one for the Sir Howard Vincent shield. Capt. Robert McLean voiced confidence they could hold at 1000 yards. Westminster reserves Brechus and Stephens posted strong scores, but the Americans maintained a slim advantage as both teams were toasted at tea with Westminster band providing music.
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Riseley
England
Queen Westminster Volunteers
Robert McLean
Associated Press
Westminsters
Becchus
Westminster
Stephens
Mansfield
Crell
West Minaters
Miss Sutton Wins Preeminent English Tennis Honor
Miss May Sutton of Pasadena defeats all challengers to seize the premier ladies tennis title in England, overpowering Miss C Wolgon in straight sets as crowds cheer the American’s rising form at Wimbledon. Doubles see British pair SH Smith and Frank Levile beat Australians Norman Bi and Walter Dunlop.
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London
Miss May Sutton
Pasadena
Cal
All England
Miss Douglas
5Ton
Miss Sutton
Windledon
C. Wilegon
Smith
Frank
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Butte News
Rogers Bros
Owsley Block Butte
Moscow
Steinway, Vose
Ellington and
Howard
Montana Music Co
North Main
F. A. Ironside
Perman
Woloskey
Ston
Pusaenonia
Tterles
Binnehil
Coakley and
Behree
Honey May
Mellody
Schreck
Salt Lake
Jack Mooney
Merlody
Goodman
Herrera
Herrera-Neary
Dave Barry
Mike Schreck
Billy Hogan
Fitzsimmons
Hogan
Marvin Hart
Anyb Dody
Alexander Greggains
Barry
Mike
San Cater
Oakland
Ccs
MG Beatle
Utah Capital
F.4e
McGurrin
E. B. Wicks
RH. Channing
L. Seton Lindsay
J.C. Taylor
George W. Heintz
R.” Pearsall
Arthur Yr
Butty
Australia
Nigel Baker
Sydney University
St. Luke's Park
Sydney
Baker
Duffy
Sidney Cet
Stanley Rowe
Rowley
National League
Cheno
Sut
Bebra
Detroit
Poyindeion
Guy
Steara
Donnelly
Aberdeen
Jack Donnelly
Fred Rost
Rotch
Donnefly
Tall
Ostend
Janowski
Leonhardt
Blackburne
Teichmann Rit
Marcos
Vay
Paty
Portor
Sam
Delmar
Delmar Park
Mae Lynch
Mildred Grist
Mandy Miss
Cardena Ts
Mmr Heaven
Christelle
Mrs. Murray
Caroline W
Katherine L
Tyrolean
Sorrel Top
Debbie May
Madras
Shephent
Sea Island
ASI
CSF
Graveluervingo
Waketul
Ira
St. Denis Rhadenny
Maher
Squire Wisse
Lancashire
Martin
Broadway
Centerville
Montana Hardware Co
Pennsylvania
Yellowstone Park
Montana
Idaho
Livingston
VIA
Northern Pacific
R’y
Nateral Giass Cliff
Grand Canyon
W. H. Merriman
Northern Pacific Railway
Mont
A. M. Cleland
St. Paul, Minn
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