Local Butte hounds projected to win Waterlon Cup stake
Garfield Tonkin's Mr Bine and My Blue from Montana head a field of entrants for the Waterlon cup coursing stake in Salt Lake City next month. Butte drivers predict top dogs will prevail, with entries from San Francisco, Denver, Lawrence, Sacramento and more. The event, seen as America’s premier coursing trophy, attracts the best hounds from across states, and local training intensifies as Sunday meet nears.
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Salt Lake
Inter
Butte Lashmen
America
Waterloo
Amelia
Garfield Tonkin
My Blue
Montana
Brindle
Butte
Butte Doga
Rowe & Noall
Miss Fair
Mr. War
R. M. Campbell
Maude Campbell
Davey & Kent
Horace BE
Mike Davey
Mike Sweeney
San Francisco
Richard Antone
Rocker Arm
B. F. Jackson
Lord Sefton
Carter
Lawrence
Kan
Great Barragus
Great Northern
Mr. Zignego
Sacramento
Gladstone” Saunders
Wild Gus
Wilson & Allen
Frank Besham
Bartels Bros
Denver
Contender for title against Gans tonight
Boxing fans await Joe Gans versus Memsic in Los Angeles with Memsic at 25 and Gans at 33. Memsic, a two handed fighter with knockout power, has risen recently and is seen as a long shot capable of testing the champion though most expect Gans to prevail. The piece notes Memsic’s notable wins and cautions about the weight trade and odds.
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Butte
Joe Gans
George Memsic
Jimmy Burns
Los Angeles
Laurels
Memsic
Spider Welch
Vancouver
Louie Long
Charley Neary
Gans
Memsha
Nearys
Montana
Cyclone Thompsons
Walcotts
Mike Sullivans
Britts
Nelsons
Chicago
Jimmy Britt
Charlie Neary
Mabe
Gane
Bill Squires
Australia
Jack
Twin
Sullivan
Tommy Burns
Burns
Hounds head to Salt Lake for national meeting event slate
Sunday entries outline for a 16 day national hound meeting with seasoned couriers including Consignor winner Futurity Maude Campbell and Master Fair. Also listed are eight-dog stake contenders such as Miss McDonald Border Lily Butte Bill Devil's Dream and Chiverton Lad likely favorite in youngsters.
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Salt Lake
Consignor
Maude Campbell
Master Fair
Mr. War
Miss McDonald
Border Lily
Butte Bill
Devil's Dream
Chiverton Lad
R. M. Campbell
Belle Keen
Blake & Smith
Grown Point
Northern Light
W. Rowe
Catcher
Davey & Eddy
Rowe
Discards of Northwest Better Than Coast, writes fan
A Seattle ball fan now in Portland mails a rich letter comparing Coast and Northwest leagues. He says Portland’s club is the worst of the Coast group, while Northwest league teams would shame Coast attendance and play. He notes Goodwin of Vancouver and Dw g's impact, and mocks Portland fans for their view of Northwest discard quality.
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E. V. Cox
Seattle
Portland
Oakland
Los Angeles
Aberdeen
Goodwin
Vancouver
Football Officials Conference To Set Mid Atlantic Schedule
The central board of officials, a sub-committee of the intercollegiate football rules committee, will meet in New York to finalize the schedule of games. Captains from Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Cornell, Penn, West Point, Annapolis, Carlisle, Syracuse, Amherst, Brown, Dartmouth, Swarthmore and other colleges will attend to aid in appointing officials.
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New York
Central Board of Officials
Intercollegiate Football Rules Committee
Middle Atlantic
New England
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Cornell
Pennsylvania
West Point
Annapolis
Carlisle
Syracuse
Amherst
Brown
Dartmouth
Swarthmore
Siler's Benefit Great Success as Anticipated
From the Denver Post report in Chicago on September 24, a boxing spectacle at the Coliseum celebrated veteran referee George Siler. Despite last minute boxing cuts, the benefit drew a large crowd and prompted an enthusiastic demonstration for Siler as he was announced.
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Denver Post
Chicago
George Siler
Coliseum
Farewell bout headlines rugged ring night in Chicago
Veteran Siler makes a farewell bow to a packed arena after a harsh career. Applause rolls through the rafters as he thanks friends and laments the boxing features ending. Three wrestling bouts cap the event with Gotch defeating Olsen and Winkelhofer in under 20 minutes. Giedel of the Chicago Athletic Association outlasts Sorensen in a rough triple to claim the night’s main title.
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Robert Cantwell
Siler
Pan
Frank Gotch
Bull” Olsen
Tom Winkelhofer
Gotch
Paul Glede
Chicago Athletic Association
Dick Sorensen
Giedel
Soren- Sen
St Louis Defeats Washington In Low Scoring Baseball Game
St Louis bunched hits off Patton in the fourth to edge Washington 2 to 1. Powell limited locals to three singles, their run coming on an error by Niles. Batteries Patton Wardner Powell Spencer.
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Associated Press
Washington
St. Louis
Patton
Powell
Niles
Patten
Wardner
Spencer
Phillies Beat Chicago Cubs For Second Win In Series
At Philadelphia on September 26 Associated Press reports a clear icy day as Philadelphia defeats Chicago two games to one in a three game series for the pennant. Walsh and Sullivan pitched for Philadelphia with Dygert and Schreck behind Chicago. The crowd was noisy despite a smaller turnout than the prior days.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Chicago
R.H. E. Ouicgeg
Walsh and Sullivan
Dygert
Schreck
Cleveland shuts out locals in New York game
In New York on September 26, Cleveland finished its schedule by shutting out the home team. Elberfeld batted for Chase in the ninth and delivered the only hit for the locals. Final score and full box not clearly readable due to OCR errors, with Berger and Clarke pairing for Cleveland and Chesbro and Thomas in the battery.
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Associated Press
New York
Cleveland
Elberfeld
Chase
R. H. E. Clevelenas
Orin
Bius
Berger
Clarke
Chesbro
Thomas
Detroit Wins Third Straight Over Boston in A L Title Race
Boston details are sparse but Detroit clawed ahead with decisive wins as the Detroit team secured a third straight victory in the American League championship race. Batteries listed include Siever Mullin and Payne for Detroit, Burchell Pruitt Steele Shaw and Peterson for Boston.
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Associated Press
Boston
Detroit
Bortort Anes Sasseteure Coset
Siever
Mullin
Payne
Burchell
Pittsburg Beats Boston 5 to 4 in Close National League Game
In Pittsburg on Sept 20 Pittsburg edged Boston 5 to 4 in a tight contest. Adams a new pitcher left after six with Camnitz finishing. Batteries Adams Camnitz Gibson Young Ball. Chicago Sept 26 Brooklyn Chicago game postponed to Sunday for doubles header.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Boston
Adams
Camnitz
CCR
Boston Tenced
Gibson
Young
Ball
Chicago
Brooklyn
St Louis New York Game Postponed By Cold Weather
In St Louis on Sept 26, a scheduled St Louis versus New York game was postponed due to cold weather conditions impacting play.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
New York
Portland Beats San Francisco in Pacific Coast League Game
In Portland on September 25, Portland quit after seven runs in the fourth inning. San Francisco, scoring five runs on ten hits, could not recover as the Portland pitcher tired in the seventh. Final score not clearly stated. Quick and Street pitched for Portland with Groom and Donahue behind the plate.
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Associated Press
Portland
Groom
San Francisco
R. H. E. Ban Francisee
Gress
Quick and Street
Donahue
End of tenth ties 4 4 as darkness ends San Francisco game
In San Francisco the game ended after ten innings with a 4 4 tie between BH and Los Angeles. Batteries were Randolph and Hogan for BH and Hogan and Bliss for Los Angeles. Dee es acetate ee es OSMIER es cas.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Dee
Randolph
Hogan
W. Hogan
Bliss
Northwestern League report from Seattle game
Seattle beat Aberdeen with strong pitching by Rush and solid defense. Higginbotham contributed two errors that allowed runs, while Seattle’s hitters produced enough offense to win. Batteries Rush and Stanley for Seattle. Higginbotham and Spencer for Aberdeen.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Higginbotham
Rush
Aberdeen
Stanley
Spencer
Nelson’s third straight win as Tacoma defeats Butte easily
In Tacoma on September 26, Nelson secured his third consecutive win by leading Tacoma to a comfortable victory over Butte. The game featured Nelson pitching against Sea, with Garvin and Wilkins contributing at bat. Also noted: Washington’s two leading wheat regions named Horse Heaven and Rat NI snake.
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Associated Press
Tacoma
Nelson
Butte
R. H. BE
Sea
State of
Washington
Horse Heaven
Gravesend Races Lead With Martha Jane Victory
New York dates September 26 Gravesend results show Martha Jane won the first five and a half furlong race with Winning Star second and Marbles third in 1 08. Sheriff Williams captured the steeplechase over two and a half miles with Knight of Elway second and Dunseverne third. Nimbus won the five and a half furlong dash followed by Stilario and Aunt Rose in 1 06 4 5. Gala Lady took the Occidental handicap mile and an eighth with Dandelion second and Ampede third. Lane Allen won the mile and an eighth with Beauclaire second and Rockstone third in 1 53. Daneshared won the about six furlongs handicap with Eldorado second and Ramrod third in 1 10. Moore Johnson led the Empire handicap for 2-year-olds, Willie T. second and Patriotic third in 1 02 The sixth race mile and 50 yards selling saw Lucrece first, Indora second, Lerida third in 1 48.
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Princess Alene
Hatchett
Montanese
Sullivan
McKinnon
Homelight
Jacko Lanterme
Ray Picker
Sea Air
Menden
Wiley
Robert Mitchell
van Camp
Mal Rina
Spinstress
Roberts
Berryessa
Spring Leaf
Stewart
Gladys Bell
Presentment
Emma Reybold
Milshora
Dryer
Cinnabar
Vogt
Benvolio
William Bissett
Lizzie Albertine
Bright Albert
Mina Baker
Mosketo
Enchanter
Macene
George W. Tuthill
Associated Press
New York
Gravesend
Martha Jane
Star
Marbles
Sheriff Williams
Knight of Elway
Dunseverrne
Nimbus
Stilario
Aunt Rose
Gala Lady
Dandelion
Ampede
Sktoc
Lane Allen
Beauclaire
Rock- Stone
Daneshared
Eldorado
Ramrod
Moore Johnson
Willie T
Patriotic
Lady’s Beauty
Ransom
Belle Reed
Lucrece
Indora
Lerida
Sensational Inter State track card at Spokane fair
At Spokane Interstate fair two record performances and close finishes highlighted the program. Gemmel broke the five and a half furlongs track record with 1:08% while a 2 year olds five furlong race produced 1:02% a record for youngsters. Arcourt, Zaza and Gemmel each won their respective races with tight finishes in the early part of the meet.
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Associated Press
Spokane
Arcourt
Bill Bagwell
Jezebel
Zaza
Jerusha
Susan Gregg
Gemmel
Smithy Kane
Rustling Silk
Washington Herald reports man who captured Gen Santa
The Washington Herald details the capture of General Santa by a lone pursuer. Eyewitness accounts credit the unnamed man with overpowering the general during a tense confrontation in a deserted plaza. Local authorities are reviewing the incident and seeking further witnesses.
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The
Washington Herald
Gen
Santa
Anecdote of Ana's cork leg from the Mexican War
Edwin Elvin Elliott of San Rafael California recalls the Fourth Illinois regiment’s capture of Gen Santa Ana's coach in the Mexican War. He rushed into the coach and seized the general's cork leg as comrades watched. Soldiers found a luncheon basket and about $10,000 in gold, which they guarded and turned over to the government.
White rubbers take fashion lead in Paris decree
Paris issues a decree pushing white rubbers as the economical choice and banishing black rubbers with light shoes. The white costume remains to preserve snow effect and keep shoes unstained. Girls with large feet dismiss white rubbers as fashion, while those with small feet foresee wide vogue.
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Paris
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