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A sports item highlights a notable figure nicknamed Meggs y and a public name reveal awaited from M Graw as events unfold in the athletic world.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1902
Page
10
A sports item highlights a notable figure nicknamed Meggs y and a public name reveal awaited from M Graw as events unfold in the athletic world.
A terse death notice mentions Orrin Hickok, famed figure in regional circles, identified with the nickname Death's Doll. Details remain sparse in the fragmented OCR text.
Fred Knowles announces a top player from the rival organization has been contracted but refuses to reveal identity. McGraw says he has heard negotiations with three or four players and may hear of a deal with any of them. Lafole in Cleveland denies a deal and vows to stay with Cleveland. Wallace may be a candidate with no contract. Details on American league talks and minor league tensions remain unsettled.
The report from New York describes a proposed six club league between the American Association and Western League, opposed by Denver figures. President Packard warns that Denver would quit baseball if forced into such a compact. Hickey of the American and Tebcau in Denver complicate the negotiations as tensions rise over cities Kansas City Milwaukee and Denver.
Marvin Hart and Jack Root finalize a six round bout at the New Lyceum Athletic club a week from Monday under Queensberry rules with Malachy Hogan as referee. A weight dispute was settled with a catch weight compromise after long wrangling.
City leaders propose a new ordinance forcing all prize fighting clubs to pay 500 dollars annually or close. The measure also bars admission of underage participants once the main crowd is inside. If approved it takes effect January 1.
Miss Mae Thorne stenographer at 47 East Broadway requests the Standard premium book Ireland in Pictures. Jones dairy farm pure pork sausage advertised at Brophy's.
Howard Gould sold the yacht Niagara ITL to his brother Edwin Gould. The Niagara is 81 feet long with triple expansion engines and water tube boiler. Edwin also owns the steam yacht Talmeen at 154 feet overall and 125 feet water line, in winter quarters. The Niagara will be used as a tender to Howard Goulds larger steamer and for daily trips between New York and Sands Point.
Latonia and Lakeside results from yesterday list six races each with winners and times. Facade Baker Water Adelante Naulahka Alee Automaton Mary Mc Cafferty Golden Rule Lucien Appleby Factal Scotch Plaid lead the news from Cincinnati and Chicago carded as Latonia and Lakeside summaries.
Aqueduct New York results list six races on Nov 8. Snark won first in 1 28 1 5. Harrison topped a selling mile 70 yards with Gallant Smith second. The Mus keteer won the Woodmore 7 furlongs in 1 27 3-5. Harry Newton Ola Hutch placed second in the mile 70 yards handicap. Mamie Worth captured five and a half furlongs with Rose Tint second. Knight of the Garter won the selling mile 70 yards with Great American second.
Milwaukee magnate Henry J Killilea denies plans to manage a New York American league club. Jim Kennedy spreads a forged report to damage Ban Johnson's league, while New York capital backs a local bid. Grounds, team and funding are said to be in place, with a clash looming against Magee McGraw’s rivals.
Princeton notes indicate the Tigers struggle to regroup after Saturday’s game. Porsons reports for quarterback duties with first trial tomorrow. Montgomery moves from scrub to full back while showing power. Kafer’s role may shift. SS McClare earns left half spot alongside Foulke in the upcoming Cornell clash.
William L. Crowley of Hartford, manager of the proposed exhibition, announces that both the Corbett Rice bout and the preliminary bouts are off in Waterbury Connecticut on November 3.
Western and American leagues plan division of territory which could curb pay cuts. With first class players scarce and high demand, only contract jumpers face real risk, as teams chase best talent across leagues.
Sullivan declares he can overpower opponents with his own talk and hot air, claiming his personality will win out and inviting bets on his success, in a monologue recounted for the book Ireland in Pictures.
London figures clash over the Morgan Yerkes tube project as George White of United Tramways calls a Times letter mythical and not factual. Edgar Speyer condemns press brawls, noting the dispute stemmed from four months of conflict and a harsh Commons debate remark.
London reports the remains of John W. Mackay who died July 20 will be transported to the United States on November 5. Mrs. Mackay and daughter the Princess Colonna will accompany the body. The duration of Mrs. Mackay's stay in America is uncertain and may be only a few months.
Charles M. Schwab-chartered steam yacht Margareta departed today from Genoa as it heads to Cannes on a Mediterranean voyage.
New York's Telegram declares John L. Sullivan plans to enter vaudeville work. The report notes Sullivan will join the theater field, marking a transition from boxing to stage performance.
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