Struggle for Title on Gridiron Opens in Missoula Tomorrow
The 1907 intercollegiate season begins with a key clash in Missoula as the university meets the school of Missoula to decide the state title. Both teams show improvement with strong tackling and versatile plays, though questions remain about speed and the hurry-up offense as Butte departs for the game with 16 players under Coach Metzner.
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Bulte
Missoula
School of
Mies
Westeyan University
Alasoula
Westeyans
Miners
Helens
Lowevers
State University
Minera
Butte
Ohners
Missanlang
Iast
Wesleyan
Buth
Ht Lncal
Goach Nelaner
Wne
Marington
O'Eliere
Metzner
Fallower Dtoard
En Loomis
Wiehe
Soule
Candon
Little
Foote
Hert
Jyle
Nuarler
Delclvenay
Evans
Halts Wren
Jensen
Wehl
Provier
Bowden
Gtteds i
Wiedman
Treble
Heimerdinger
Gleven
Butte Dogmen Criticised In Local Coursing Meeting
Multiple Butte dog owners complain about the management of the national coursing meeting at Salt Lake, alleging manipulation by party factions. Voters and attendees watched as controversy grew over candidates and any perceived bias. Salt Lakers faced walkouts as the crowd split after decisions by judges and organizers.
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Mary
Salt Ke
Pathe
Laker
Mace
Donover
Melkeorie
John Reese
Anaconda
Mescon
Lami
Pune
Wernealiiy
Salt Lakers
Sal
Lake Loge
Denver
Directors Take Control Of Oval Courtwork
The Walcott work is criticized as poor by Sail Lakers and others who lag in understanding the game. Directors of the oval course decide to run the angel themselves to avoid further trouble.
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Walcott
Sail Lakers
Hare
Oval Courking
Elvy
Two Seconds Off Record General Watts a Wonder
Lexington kentucky October reports General Watts a six year old Ax Worthy colt trotted 61st district trotter set a new world record for yearlings and fastest two heat pace 2 09 in the second heat Bisa was second in both heats wind hindered first heat look if wind had not blown would have been faster General Watts owned by Gen C C Watts Charleston West Virginia trained driven by Mike Bowerman of Lexington previously owned by Senator J W Ralley of Tes
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Lexington
General Watts
Ax Worthy
Kentucky
Establishis & New World
Kentucky Todd
Columbus
Adgearald
Bisa
Gen. C. C. Watts
Charleston
Mike Bowerman
J. W. Ralley
Legends of early football stars in the forward pass era
The article surveys famed players from Yale Princeton Harvard and beyond, arguing greats like Heffelfinger Camp Hinkey and others would excel under modern forward pass rules. It recounts standout backs and linemen, praises Yale legends, Princeton greats, and Carlisle and Michigan stars for shaping the game’s evolution.
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Cow
Ans
Newells
Campe
Peres
Jong Ago Wold
Agauch
Hiome
Gilek
Yasa Rile
Heffelfinger
Walter Camp
Heig
New Haven
Terry and Richards
Rivas Guardas
Rigas
Yale
Princeton
McClung
Pa” Corbin
Beecher
Butter Forth
Hinkey
Thorne
Gordon Brown
Rotkwell
Shevlin
Clay Pigeon Shoot Meet Opens at Willoughby Pier
Prominent professional marksmen from across the country arrive for a three day clay pigeon tournament at the Daimestown exposition. The event offers prizes for professional and amateur contests with daily shoots beginning at 7 o clock off the Willoughby boulevard pier. Participants include J Howell Yawhing Frederick Gilbert Lee R Barty and John R or among noted shooters with titles and records.
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Norfolk
Van
Litle
Willoughby Boulevaii
J. Howell Yawhing
W.R. Crosby
Frederick Gilbert
Lee R. Barty
Middle West
John R. Or
Fred Gilbert
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Lee Tt. Barkley
Watson Park
Chicago
John T. Taylor
Newark
Ohio
J. Howell Hawking
Maryland
W. R. Crosby
O'Fallon, Jr
Shiloh Valley
Ind
Feroming
Baseball Attendance Sets Record for 1907 Season
The season produced the highest attendance in baseball history with the American and National Leagues totaling about 67 million. The American League led with a total around 40 million, the National League around 27 million, showing significant increases from the previous year. Chicago teams led in attendance, while Philadelphia and Boston also posted strong figures. The season’s race kept Cubs and White Sox in the public eye, as attendance surged across major cities and clubs reported gains over 1906.
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Ie National
Almuvican
Ledicur
Ban Johnson
Mnore
Sonoy
Chicago Cubs
Chicago
Tom
Athletics
Philadelphia
Nox
Caunte Maen
Te Phililey
Sean
Gierhays
Norris Ie
White Sox
Nationals
Carmisker
Wean
Cubs
Epitaph for W Nolan: He Got the Money
A fragmented coastal tribute to Billy Nolan of Montana now Tarkspur California. The writer recalls Nolan as an original boxing figure who engineered sensational outcomes and profited from publicity. The piece quotes Nolan’s boast that he “got the money” and reflects on his influence over Nelson and Gans, noting his lasting notoriety in boxing lore.
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George Siler Ae
Nelson
Caine
Court of Appeal
Nolan
Bat
Ashier
Demusiane
Dilly Nolan
Portland Road Holds Win in Coast League Tilt
In Oakland Portland's Road Holds defeated an unspecified opponent in a Coast League game. The report is garbled with names such as Tatterire, Wissi, Coombe, and Sueih. Other scattered mentions include Gris, Ron Mranelsen, Matterioan Gray, and Visola with unclear affiliations or actions.
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Associatet Press
San Francisco
Portland
Bente, Ri
Tortland Suid
Tulad
Eerie
Tatterire
Wiiseli
Tinnale
Coombe
Dy Associated Presa
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Mrapetgen
Los Arawlis Catan
Fle
Gris
Searet RT
Matterioan Gray
Nterly Renter
Two Goons Seek Laitrap Match Across Cities
Disjointed OCR notes describe two fighters, Johnny Summers and Tammy Murphy, arranged for a bout. Summers from Enghal Uchewotaht and Murphy associated with Philadelphia clash with Bert Koyon in a Scottish stage, set before a Wag a session, with unclear opponents and locations.
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New York
Tofay
Johnny Summers
Enghal Uchewotaht
Tammy Murphy
Philadelphia
Lightweight Title Bout Between O'Keefe and Hurke Set
Wood A. C of Newhaven schedules a bout on November 1 featuring Pat O'Keefe and Sallar Hurke in a rated weight struggle. The match trading at lightweight class will be delivered until October 24.
Weeks Faces Attell in Los Angeles Featherweight Bout
Freddie Weeks travels to Los Angeles for a featherweight clash with Abraham Attell. Weeks has a punch and speed edge but must land it on Attell who remains a strong counter puncher. Attell’s recent East campaign struggled, leaving him viewed as a tough but beatable opponent.
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Bulthoya
Lin
Los Angeles
Hreddie Weeks
Los Angélon
Abraham Attell
Preddle
Abr Attell
Weeks
Hmself
Alell
Jist
Abdul Ax Lonels
Jim Jeferite
Tommy Burns Injury Licenses Doubtful Ring Return
Racing reports say Tommy Burns, once known as the diamond of the title, was badly injured in a wreck last Friday near Harleton while a passenger on the Santa Fe California Unit ed, with both hips sprained and a lengthy recovery ahead. Manager Billy Neal also injured. Doctors doubt permanent outcome.
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Trinidad
Colo
Tommy Burns
James T. Jeffries
Santa Fe California
Harl Elation
Buens
Billy Neal
Hoa
Hiya
Nelson Visits Red Lodge He Outclasses Local Man
Special Correspondence reports Battling Nelson boxed six rounds with Tom Freebury in Red Lodge on Monday night. It was an exhibition bout before a crowded house. Freebury, though outclassed, put up a decent showing and boasted of a challenge in Montana for a $1,000 ride stake.
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Standard
Tred Lodge
Nelson
Ivery
Tom Freebury
Frank Anvews
St. Pawl Dispatch
Franbury
Montana
Seattle Team Angling For Game With Mormons
The Washington high school of Seattle plans a November 9 game in Seattle against Salt Lake high school. Both teams are former section champions and have strong records, with Salt Lake rarely defeated in seven years. A Thanksgiving date is possible if another game is canceled.
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Washington High School
Seattle
Chicago
Sesson
Salt Lake
Lick High School
Butte
Stanley of Most Value Wins Joe Dawes Medal
Matt Stanley receives the Joe Dawes medal from F G Whitaker for being Seattle’s most valuable player this season. The committee praised his all around usefulness, hitting, base running, and fielding, noting his steady support of the team and key plays. Joe Dawes, a longtime Seattle supporter, had kept game records for the club.
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Matt Stanley
Seattle Times
Joe Dawes
F. G Whitaker
Seattle
Maul
Sane
Uni
Matt
Moise
Hore
Joseph H. Dawes
Joe
Sunshine
Storm
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