Billy Madden Reveals life of the ring legend
Billy Madden shares a lifetime in boxing from bare knuckle fights in the 1800s to training champions like John L. Sullivan and Charlie Mitchell. He recalls fights in New Orleans and Chicago, early prize rings, and his rise from wagon-hand to world renowned trainer in a vivid tell-all interview.
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Frederick Boyd Stevenson
New York Telegraph
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Charles Mitchell
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Butte Beats Tailenders in Finest Game to Date
A great catch and a line throw to the plate saved the visitors from losing as Htsaroval and a strong pitching duel shaped a decisive win. Tailenders battled hard but Butte prevailed in a tense baseball clash.
Star pitching duel fuels Butte win over visiting squad
A sparse crowd witnessed a pitching duel as Roach and Landbohm held hitters to three and four hits respectively. McKevitt and Kane sparked Butte with key plays, including a decisive third inning where Roach started with a hit and Kane scored on a misthrow. Butte managed two runs and held the visitors scoreless through six until late efforts.
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Laindbohm
McKevitt
Butte
Donohue
Parrott
Bradley
Swindells
Wilmot
Buttes
Kane
la Roque
Ward
Shaffer
Seattle Hustles to Ouster Los Angeles in Fielding Display
Seattle pitchers Hickey and batteries dominated as Thielman struggled when hits mattered. The home nine showcased superb defense and timely outs to secure the win over Los Angeles. R. H. O O U I E lines and batting notes appear unclear in the source.
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Ieaders
Hickey
Thielman
No Game In Helena Due To Wet Grounds
Helena counts two Sunday baseball games for one price after no Saturday contest because of wet fields. First game at 2 40 p m with Helena pitchers Thompson and Carisch against Tacoma batters Baker and Byers. Second game follows as soon as possible with Helena lineup Wiggs or Putnam and Carisch against Tacoma St Vrain and Byers.
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Carisch
Tacoma
Baker
St Louis Defeats in League Tilt This Afternoon
In a daytime American League game June saw St Louis triumph as Aro St. Lewis powered the offense. The late performance sealed the victory against a determined opponent.
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St. Tauls
Washington players clash as Burkett assaults Loftus on field
In the first inning Jesse Burkett assaulted Washington manager Tom Loftus after a wordy exchange during the Browns trip. Loftus called on Orth to strike him out, Burkett stormed the bench, struck Loftus several times until teammates and police separated them. Umpire Connolly ordered both off the grounds and sent a report to Bat Johnson. Batteries Donahue Sullivan Orth Clark.
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Jesse Burkett
Tom Loftus
Burkett
Loftus
Browns
Orth
Connolly
Johnson
Champions edge in tight game with strong fielding
In Chicago on June 20 the Champions showed improved hitting fielding and base running. Monte Cross starred in the field and on the bases. Batteries White and McFarland supported by Bendler and Powers helped secure the win.
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Chicago
Monte Cross
Uuide Wonldoanes
Mia Esa Tecanas
White
Boston Wins 10 Inning Tilt Behind Waugherty Heroics
In Cleveland on June 20 Boston edged the hosts in ten innings as Waugherty drove in the winning run with a single and O Brien doubled. Gibson shut the door after Hickman’s two run homer sparked a late rally, while the rest of the details remain obscured in the garbled text.
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O'Brien
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Pittsburg Wins Sixth Straight At Boston
In Boston on June date Pittsburg took the game from Boston 8 to 7. Pittsburg's hits clustered and Boston miscues did not prove costly. Batteries Pilatt and Whittridge for Boston Philippi and Phelps for Pittsburg.
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Portlands struggle in pennant race and league notes
The Portlands push the Butte clash. Davis faces umpire rule 68 over spectators. American boys beat Websters 14 to 6 as Juniors extend to 14 straight wins. League directors meet June 29 at Tacoma hotel to discuss schedule changes possibly adding home games for Butte. Philadelphia club offers $4,000 for Dunleavy and Donahue. Judge Bell bars Thomas and Waters from Pacific National League play. Thomas with Butte remains outside the injunction area. Heismann moves from Helena to San Francisco.
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Davis
Portland
Mahaffey
Websters
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Dunleavy
Donahue
Milwaukee
Judge Bell
Seattle
J. J. Thomas
Jack Waters
Los Angeles
Thomas
Heismann
Helena
San Francisco
Hart Moves to Clamp Down on Rowdyism in Pacific National League
Spokane wire reports San Francisco club president Hart has ordered the manager to fine any player who uses vile language or misbehaves. Glendon may face a 100 dollar fine for sulking away from a game and possible expulsion on a second offense.
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Hart
San Francisco Baseball Club
Glendon
Crescent Club Defeats Oxford Cambridge in Lacrosse Tilt
In New York on June, the Crescent Athletic Club edged Oxford Cambridge 4 goals to 3 in a tight lacrosse clash.
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New York
The
Crescent Athletic Club
Oxford-Cambridge
Philadelphia Cricketers Defeat Nottinghamshire by 185 Runs
In Nottingham on June 20 the Philadelphia team secured a three days match win over Nottinghamshire by 185 runs. Nottinghamshire posted modest totals, while the Philadelphians dominated with strong batting and decisive bowling to clinch the victory.
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Philadelphia Cricketers
Nottinghamshire
Driving club races Cancelled Today
John M. Murry aged 57 died yesterday. Funeral arrangements pending with Duggan's undertaking parlors.
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John M. Murry
Duggan
Trainer Reflects On Ring Safety And Stopping Sense
Madden discusses ring discipline and when to pull a punch. He recalls Mitchell and Sullivan in a halted fight as he compares training to medical judgment and horse care, stressing knowing when to stop to protect a boxer.
Winners in the Race Course at New York and St Louis
New York June results list six races at Sheepshead Bay with Myatic Shriner Young Henry Flexible Short Hose Sweet Tone Leader and others winning various stakes. St Louis Fair Grounds card includes seven races with Pathos Toby Tosa Omphian Mafalda and Leenja among winners and times for each race.
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Fox Hunter
Young Henry
Duke of Kendall
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Charles Wood
Whirler
Sweet Tone
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Sir Walt
Mackey Dwyer
Flying Jib
St. Louis
Check Morgan
Toby Tosa
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the Wizard
Margie S
Leenja
the Messenger
Kiss Me
Major wins Colorado Derby at Overland Racing meet opening
Twelve thousand spectators attended the opening day at Overland Racing association grounds in Denver for the June meeting. The Major, the favorite for the Colorado Derby, captured the race easily as faster times dominated the program with Raven Dixon Amble W Viometa Merry Boy La Belle Kohnwreath Pat Alan Myrtle White Sluggard DeWitt Marco Polo Remark among the notable performers.
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Viometa
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la Belle
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Major
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Mooren
Ethel
Sluggard
DeWitt
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Remark
Chubb
Chappier
Not the James Gleason Assault Victim Named
A man named James Gleason at 814 East Park street states he is not the Gleason accused of a Friday night assault. The actual attacker is another man of the same name living on a different street.
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James Gleason
East Park Street
Race meeting to feature S00 runners at IP track
Officials announce a race meeting at IP track featuring S00 runners with several clubs sending entrants. Competitors include prominent sprinters and endurance riders from local districts, aiming for set heats and finals.
Zeke Abrams Arrives to Lead Butte Race Meeting
Zeke Abrams president of the Katte Jockey club arrives from San Francisco and will stay through the summer meeting opening on the 18th. Horace Egbert will preside as judge with local associates, Fred Mulholland as starter. About 3500 runners expected from Montana and neighboring states, with bookmakers allowed and pool rooms to be settled before opening.
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California
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Anaconda
Sam Martin
Abrama
Two New Signings Boost Butte Team Prospects
Butte signs two players to bolster the roster as Elmer Smith departs. Reins Runkle, a La Crosse lawyer and strong third baseman, is expected to fill the bill alongside Oscar Bandelin, a left handed pitcher and .370 college hitter. Jack Henry adds catching depth as Roach praises Bandelin. The trio, plus arriving players, positions Butte for a long trip with sturdy pitching and defense.
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Buttes
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Runkle
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la Roque
Shaffer
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Bandelin
Butte Leads Pacific National League Week Standings
Butte showed the strongest results in the Pacific National League last week with only two losses to Tacoma and Portland, while Los Angeles Seattle Spokane and others posted varied records. The standings and batters, including Ward nearing the 300 mark, reflect a tight race as teams head into a busy schedule across Helena Seattle Tacoma and other venues.
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Spokane
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Portland
Buttes
Helena
Ward
Hurlburt
Wilmot
Lawt
Hanes
Etnee
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