Gossip of the Squared Circle in Ring Circuits and Bets
The article recalls boxers drawing crowds and money in New York, noting Crome earning near $10,000 from six round bouts and predicting setbacks after a loss to Faky McFarland. O'Brien fights Summers in London, with weigh‑in drama and November plans. Papke negotiates San Francisco bouts with Ketchel and Costrath’s offer, then accepts Gleason’s raised terms.
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New York
East Side
Crow
Fa Ky
McFarland
Miners Prepare for Montana Came in Butte
The Montana miners at the Butte school of mines brace for a big game against Missoula in Columbia Gardens. Coach White expects a strong lineup with Grupe at center and Craig likely in, as the team scrimmages and builds toward the state championship.
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Butte School of Mines
University
Columbia Gardens
Montana
Struggs
Missoula
Condon
Weie
Grupe
Ix Craig
Sieyly
Imines
Allstars
White
Papke Begins Work for Ketchel Boat
San Francisco scene centers on Billy Papke and Stanley Ketchel preparing for their Thanksgiving Eve fight alongside Willis Britt. Ketchel has lingered in the city, Papke and manager HE Jones arrived from Los Angeles, and talks detail sparring plans and possible venues. Forfeit deposits and bonus disputes with O Connor add tension as Papke trains in Shannon's quarters and contemplates Harbin Springs or San Teatael as training sites.
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San Francisco
Billy Papke
Stanley Ketchel
Willis Britt
Gleason
O'Connor
Papke
Jones
Uleason
Shannon's
San Teatael
Harbin Springs
Los Angeles
Trimble
Bill Aldich
Alten
Tie
Milwaukee
Miter
Ketchel
Disastrous pacing race ends in disqualification at Salt Lake
Salt Lake City November 4. The first pacing and trotting handicap held here ended disastrously after the first heat when Primus the favorite was pulled by the driver. Wilters finished first and the race was declared off. Results include multiple races with winners such as Athgold Jillette Agreement J. W. Fuller Oroonoka Miss Sain Palamon Hanni Bal and times ranging from 1:01 to 1:50.
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Salt Lake City
Primus
Hhe
Wilters
Athgold
Mairina
Lola White
Jillette
Bill Bagwell
Lady Adelaide
Fan
Seasick
Agreement
Jack Paine
Maxetta
J. W. Fuller
Happy Chappy
James A Murray
Dugdale's Seattle Team Attracts Manager Rumors
The Seattle Times reports Abe Lynch aims to captain Dugdale's Seattle league team in the Northwestern league next year while Jcore Shroeder and Charlie Doyle dispute roles for a Tacoma team. Doyle faces past irregularities including a Fresno purchase by Des Moines in the Western league that was never reported and led to a blacklist.
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Jcore Shroeder
Charlie Doyle
Sacramento
Tacoma
Abe Lynch
Dugdale
Seattle Times
Doyle
Fresno
Des Moines
Private pool title bout may be staged in secrecy
St. Louis reports a De Oro Hueston world pool championship match may occur in private. De Oro travels from New York as promoters delay until a suitable ground is found. A private venue is favored though fans want a public clash between the two stars.
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St. Louis
Hex Hall
Pine
de Oro
New York
Hueston
Lasker to a return match next year
The principals have agreed on terms for a return match next year though doubts linger in Britain about Tarraseh tackling high stakes. The German chess association had set recent watch criteria, raising questions on feasibility and conditions.
Hockey Players Awaiting Opening of the Season
New York reports frosty talk on the rink as weather warms up for skating and ice building. Big city and intercollegiate teams plan exciting season with four marquee games slated around mid December and a New Year opening. American Amateur Association meeting set for November 12 at the rink to determine league teams.
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New York
St Nicho
St. Paul Mark's
St. Paulard
Pomfreton
St. Mark's
Princeton
Williams
American Amateur Association
Grounds In Great Shape For Big Dartmouth Princeton Game
New York reports Polo Grounds prepared for the Dartmouth Princeton football clash. James Foster oversaw new east west grid layout, extended grand stand, numbered seats, a high press stand, and strict sideline rules. Turf in perfect condition after remaking bases from baseball diamond.
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New York
James Foster
Dartmouth
Ne Haven
Princeton
Foster
United States
Michigan to Award Varsity Letters to Cross Country Team
Michigan and other colleges plan to award varsity letters to the cross country runners who may win the team title with Gayle A. Dull, captain of the Ann Arbor track team, expected to lead in individual honors. Basketball games with eastern colleges are anticipated, but travel limits and 30 mile radius ideas for competition may gain support as the intercollegiate league may be dropped for at least a season.
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Michigan
Gayle A. Dull
Dull
Ann Arbor
Wisconsin
Williams
Secret of Indian Medicine and Rituals Revealed
A Denver Field and Farm piece notes that a young Native man seeks medical knowledge from tribal elders, relying on dreams, spirits, and symbolic rites. He earns secret herbs, uses tobacco offerings, and endures fasting to gain power, then combines cures with prophecies as status grows. Orton Bros advertises plane organ value at 218 North Main.
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Denver
Orton Bros
Nort Main Street
Delaware Republicans Sweep State Ticket Victory
Wilmington reports slow returns but indicates the entire Republican state ticket including the attorney general has won. Democrats may gain 20 seats in the legislature while Republicans concede 15. Official tallies awaited.
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Wilmington
Del
Eta
Democrats in Control of Missouri Legislature
Report from St Louis indicates Democrats will control Missouri's next legislature on a joint ballot. The article notes this could assure the re-election of United States Senator Stone if all Democrats in the legislature follow the advisory vote of the senatorial primary. The piece reflects doubt about the election dynamics and value of the electoral vote.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Double Tragedy Follows Refusal In Ouray
Miner Thomas Lynch aged 49 shot and killed Mrs. Sarah Heller a 45 year old widow after she refused marriage. Lynch then killed himself, ending a fatal sequence tied to alleged romantic rejection in Ouray.
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Ouray
Cole
Thomas Lynch
Sarah Helbler
Heller
Lyne
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