Iver Lawson Heads to Paris for Three Match Races
Cyclist Iver Lawson, hailed as the world’s greatest, accepts Henry Desgrange’s offer to race in Paris this May. The deal pays $1,000 cash, 10 percent of gross receipts, and prizes plus Europe travel expenses, with Belgian and German city dates planned. Major Taylor is among the rivals.
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Lawson
America
Australia
Butte
Iver
Salt Lake
Henry Desgrange
Parc Des Princes
Paris
France
Europe
Belgium
Germany
Major Taylor
Mr. Degrange
Salt Lake City
American and National league outlook for 19th century season
The American League is poised for a stronger start with experienced rosters and hefty salaries, while the National League relies on younger players and faces roster uncertainties. Eight American clubs are listed with managers captains and star players, amid several contract disputes. the National League contemplates an eight-team circuit and trims its current contracts after Southern shaping.
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National
Chicago White Stockings
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
National League
Brooklyn
Hanlon
Keeler
Donovan
Kitson
Wright
Joss
Mullen
Winham
McCann
McGuire
Farrell
Ahearn
Armbuster
Fuller
Turner
Flood
Dahl
Delehanty
van Halren
Jackson
Jones
Stafford
Clarke
Pittsburg
Leever
Philippe
Chesbro
Tannehill
Poole
Merritt
Zimmer
O'Connor
Smith
Bransfield
Ritchey
Wagner
Leach
Beaumont
Davis
Conroy
Burke
Curry
Heisman
Swormstedt
Peitz
Impressions of Interesting Happenings in Sport World
The piece notes Whitelaw Reid and boxing figures like Ruhlin and Sharkey. mentions Butte officers, Jimmie Reynolds, and possible racing challenges. References Terry McGovern, Jack O'Brien, Charley McKeever, George Dixon, Bob Fitzsimmons, and gunfire around boxing events with social commentary on boxing culture.
Bergen and Abbott Baseball Lineups Mentioned
The passage lists positions and players for multiple teams including infielders outfielders and pitchers. It records names such as Beck ley Beck Corcoran Steinfeldt Crawford Dobbs Bey and more across Philadelphia St Louis and other clubs with managers captains and catchers noted.
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Orth
Townsend
Lee
Zatton
Clarke
Donahue
Carey
Coughlin
Ely
Wolverton
Delehanty
Ryan
Keister
Detroit
Dwyer
Casey
Mercer
Yeager
Miller
Cronin
Slevers
Mullen
McAllister
Buelow
Dillon
Gleason
Elberfeld
Harvey
Holmes
Barrett
Wood
Bemis
Schreckengost
Benner
Gochnaur
Bradley
McCarthy
Hoy
Pickering
Thoney
Hemphill
Wright
Brooklyn
Taylor
New York
Heidrick
Wallace
St. Louis
Robisons
Bergen
Abbott
Beckley
Beck
Corcoran
Steinfeldt
Crawford
Dobbs
Bey
Magoon
Hulseman
Philadelphia
Shottsline
Jennings
White
Iberg
Felix
Jones
Voorhees
Whalen
Salisbury
Jacklitsch
Dooin
Krug
Hulswitz
Hallman
Thomas
Brown
Barry
Duffy
Murphy
Yerkes
Joyce
Popp
Wicker
Allemany
Dunham
Nichols
O'Neill
Richardson
Farrell
Krueger
Hartman
Donovan
Barclay
Smoot
Hazelton
Brashear
Fred Bogan Match Making Promises City Boxing Bouts
Special correspondence notes a letter from Fred Bogan of Butte inviting Salt Lake City fighters to a month of matches. He backs John Burns against 118 to 122 pound opponents, Kid Opie against 123 to 185 pound contenders, and Ike Hays against any state heavyweight, with possible Opie vs Clifford clashes and Burns versus Mexican Pete talks.
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Standard
Salt Lake City
Fred Bogan
Butte
Mont
Puys
Butteman
Montana
John Burns
Bogan
Kid Opie
Ike Hays
Opie
Clifford
Burns
Pete
Hayes
Naval Academy Fencing Defeated by Washington Fencers Club
The Naval Academy fencing team lost to the Washington Fencers' Club by 39 to 32 in Washington on March 22. Spectators included President Roosevelt General Leonard Wood and the German and French ambassadors. After the match the president and General Wood walked through Washington suburbs and returned to the White House late.
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Washington
Naval Academy
Washington Fencers’ Club
Roosevelt
Leonard Wood
Wood
White House
Shuster Arrives in Salt Lake City for Lagoons Tryout
J F Shuster of last year's Anaconda base ball team reached Salt Lake City from Little Rock Arkansas. He plays second base or shortstop and may win a berth with a local team. Lagoons manager Bergerman had already written for his terms, but Shuster left Little Rock before the message arrived.
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The
Standard
Salt Lake City
J. F. Shuster
Anaconda
Little Rock
Ark
Shuster
Bergerman
Lagoons
Spokane Signs Fireman Fitzpatrick and Father Tom Kelly
Spokane base ball management forwards a contract to Fireman Fitzpatrick, the fast pitcher from the California league. Father Tom Kelly, former Spokane pitcher and outfielder, has decided to sign with Helena.
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Spokane
Spokane Baseball Management
Fireman" Fitzpatrick
Father Tom" Kelly
Helena
Montana Champion Wade Defeated by Clifford in Surprise Upset
Salt Lake City March 22 A Montana champion was dethroned as Jack Clifford beat Jack Wade last Monday night. Clifford fought bold while Wade trained poorly and tired, leading to a decisive victory. Returning match chances rise with both men eager for another bout and Clifford even floated in Montana to boost gates.
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Charley McKeever
Philadelphia
Jack O’brien
England
McKeever
Jack
Standard
Salt Lake City
Jack Wade
Jack Clifford
Clifford
Wade
Cliford
Montana
W. D. Scott
Helena
McNamee
Salt Lake Athletic Club
Kid Gelsty
Scott
Oglesby
Jack Livingstone
Livingstone
Young Thomas
American Turf Winnings Leaders This Year
Theist of winning owners on American turf is led by William C Whitney with $169,449 in allocat ions. John F Madden posts a $103,115 gain from $50,000 last year, while J R Keene and F P Keene drop to $18,135. Yankee and Blue Girl's sale to Whitney marks turf history as Madden’s horses drive the totals.
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William ©. Whitney
Whitney
Sportiman
J. R
F. P. Keene
John F. Madden
Yankee
Blue Girl
William C. Whitney
Madden
Mr. Whitney
Mrs
Frank Far
Trophy Won and Retained by Thornton Bowling Team
The Thornton bowling team defended the Brunswick-Balke-Collender trophy during Butte city tournament after winning it months earlier at the Thornton alleys. The cup, open to any Montana city teams, must be held for two years to change hands. Thornton now holds the title for another year before ownership passes.
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Thornton
Butte
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company
Bozeman
Anaconda
Timeless thoroughbred standings and stable owners list
The article lists race earnings across leading stables. Green B. Morris Clarense H. Makay and Pepper stable near 50 000 occupy top positions followed by James AR. Keene with 36000. Other earlies include J V L Haggin W H Sealey R Wilson Jr August Belmont Osceola stable Thomas L Watt and others with 20000 to 30900 in earnings.
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Rell
Green B. Morris
Clarense H. Makay
Pepper
Cornee
James AR. Keene
J. VL. Haggin
W. H. Sealey
Corbett Challenges Jeffries in Fight Offer
James J. Corbett telegraphed Harry Corbett to challenge James J. Jeffries if Robert Fitzsimmons refuses Los Angeles club terms. Corbett posts a $100 forfeit and a $5 000 side bet as the challenge proceeds from Richmond.
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Richmond
James J. Corbett
Harry Corbett
James J. Jeffries
Robert Fitzsimmons
Los Angeles Club
Corbett
Pellison Wins Liverpool Spring Cup Race
On March 22 at Liverpool, Pellison won the spring cup in a three horse finish with Glenart second and Black Sand third from a field of eight.
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Liverpool
Pellison
Glenart
Black Sand
Boxers Gardner and O'Brien set to meet in Louisville bout
George Gardner and Jack O'Brien signed to box at the Southern Athletic Club in Louisville on May 3. Weigh in at 14 pounds.
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Boston
George Gardner
Jack O'Brien
Southern Athletic Club
Louisville
Sports for the Week with Local Club Contests
Anaconda hosts To-day Regular Gun club shoots while Tolan's hosts a bowling contest all week. Butte features East Park street court handball and Meaderville Gun club weekly shoots. Thornton bowling alleys stage multiple two man tournaments with varied stakes. Missoula girls face Butte, and Dillon men plan a game at the Butte gym. Scheduled pro fights include Walcott Childs in Chicago March 24.
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Tolan's
East Park Street
Jack Wade
Clifford
Salt Lake City
North Matin Street
Meaderville Gun Club
Thornton Bowling
Fisher
Sheehan
Adams
Barker
Thornton
Picked
Jolly Five
Lemps
Thornton Alleys
Thornton Aleys
Auditorium-Missoula
Butte
Dillon
Northwest League Update on Coast Teams
Coast teams in the Northwest League are tracked for standings and progress. The report highlights current leaders and notable performances across clubs in the region.
More Players Are Wanted In Four Western Cities
Portland, Spokane, Seattle, and Tacoma pursue strong rosters as managers Vigneaux, Grinn, Dusdale, and Andrews sign experts. Portland shows potential, Spokane signs Glendon and Kelly, Seattle loses Fracy and Hickey but adds others, Tacoma fields many new players, aiming for 1903 championship.
Jockey Club Announces Racing Season Officials
President Hugh Wilson of the Morntana Jockey Club outlined appointments for the coming season naming Kit Chinn as auctioneer and Tozer as secretary. Judge J. A. Murphy and W. Side were listed in the slate alongside Magrane as auctioneer and the secretary role.
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Hugh Wilson
Monetana Jockey Club
Seretary
J. A. Murphy Ilnd W. Side
Kit Chinn
Bane Fo P
Magrane
Tozer
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National Sporting Club of London
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Terry
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Lexington
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Grace Episcopal Church of Chicago
Kentucky Trotting Association
Robert Fitz
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Miss Field
Ben-Hur” Company
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Tion
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Utah Capital
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Jim” Corbett
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F. Childs
T. Hegarty
R. Turner
Stockton
Cal
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A. Weinig
Buffa'o
N. Y
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Seattle
Ore
Vigneaux
St. Martin's Springs
Wash
Jack Grinn
Glendon
Kelly
Elsey
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Bolin
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Tom” Kelly
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Fracy
Hickey
Dugdale
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