Pelkey Drops Burns Managerial Contract Alleged Fixed Fight Exposed
Arthur Pelkey world heavyweight claimant cancels Burns manager role and releases a signed confession accusing Burns of fixing their Calgary 192? six round bout. He claims Burns lured him from Ontario, staged two knockdowns to secure a draw, and pressed him into a vaudeville tour contract for 50 percent of earnings. Pelkey says he received $600 and Burns $2,700 for the fight and vows to fight honorably henceforth.
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Funeral to be held for infant Sylvia Peters at Meaderville residence
The one month old Sylvia Peters, child of Mr and Mrs Jamon Pee, will have a funeral this Wednesday afternoon at Grolock. Interment follows at Mountain View Cemetery.
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Langford Dominates Mihich in NY Return at 185 Pounds
In a New York City ring, Langford returned after three years with a heavy attack on Mihich. He landed repeated kidney blows and forced Mihich to the canvas for a count, then knocked him down again as Johnson stumbled to his feet. Langford pushed Mihich into his corner and the South African could not rise. Johnson showed resilience but collapsed after Langford’s kidney blows.
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Lord Dewey Captures Empire State Stake at Syracuse Track
In a fierce Empire State stake at the New York state fair Grand Circuit meet Lord Dewey won after five heats, edging Reutens in a record fight. Marigold, driven by Tom Murphy, took the 2:68 trot. Marietta with Princess Path won the 2:19 pace. Other fields included Hon Zalock and Zeout in various legs with mixed times and placements.
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Argentina Wins Team Match in Rifle Tournament Close
Banquet honors visiting teams as Argentina dominates the event, winning the team rifle match with 4.602 to the United States 4.353 and Peru 4.130. US Navy shooters sweep running deer with Osborne first, Mirlick second, and Lee third, while Sweden and France claim multiple individual prizes at kneeling and standing positions. Great Falls note adds a separate sports brief about racing results and a doubleheader next Sunday.
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McAllister Petroskey Fight Draw Ends Narrow Victory Debate
San Francisco reports a 20 round draw between Bob McAllister and Sailor Petroskey in a bout hailed as the best in years. McAllister earned 14 rounds on points but Petroskey scored three knockdowns, including a brutal late surge, forcing a close decision that revived old-time critic excitement. Petroskey attacked relentlessly while McAllister showed improvement and surprising body power in the final rounds.
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Knight Owls Down Skyscrapers In Ogden Tilt
In Ogden Utah Salt Lake dropped the opening game of a pennant series as Rustenhaven fanned 12 and allowed few hits. Woolums doubled three times and Cobb delivered two pinch hits, but the Skyscrapers fell 5 to 4 in a tight, early series contest.
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Williams sparks Helena win in feature final series game
Williams delivers bursts of speed as Helena beat Missoula 5 to 3 in the season finale series opener. Williams showed several bursts of speed and a strong strikeout pace in a featureless contest.
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Great Falls Ball Clubs Draw Big Throng in Sept Show
Great Falls and Butte baseball clubs joined a home team reception and races drawing a large crowd. Track fast despite a chilly wind. Rockdale sold privately for 50 dollars. Coach EF Bunker optimistic for a strong fall football team with many returning players and new prospects Street Jolly Cy Catton Punk Taylor En Noble arrival Whitehall.
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Matthews Elected President Of Passenger Agents Group
R J G Matthews of Kansas City was elected president of the American Association of Passenger Agents at its forty first annual convention in St Paul. The association also voted to change its name to American Association of Travel Agents. The meeting is believed to be held in San Rico.
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Ritchie quits planned bout over 50 percent split
Vancouver Sept 9 Willie Ritchie, light weight champion, says he will leave for San Francisco after promoters refused 50 percent on all purses for the Titckles Welsh bout on Sept 20. He states no word of big action until seven. The move accompanies talk of moving pictures and a large drill project.
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