Butte and Anacondas Meet in Early Season Challenge
In a strong season opener, Butte and Anacondas showcase solid form as both teams prepare for a full schedule. The article notes Cliff Clifford, Montana’s rising heavyweight, eyeing a potential California bout with Young Britt after recent victories, while other results hint at lively region sports action.
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Jiddy Bishop
San Francisco
Clifford
Hawkins
Britt
Britts
California
Montana
Jack Wade
Cal Hawkins
Cal
Butte Sports
Cliffors
Vickers Fights Hard but Slaughter Overshadows Start
In Pittsburg on September 27 a bout opened strong for Vickers but after the third round his performance declined sharply as Cincinnati dominated. Batteries Chesbray and Smith opposed Vickers and Peitz with Umpire O Day presiding.
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Pittsburg
Vickers
Cincinnati
Chesbray
Smith
Peitz
O'Day
Boston Wins Twin Bill as Darkness Ends Final Tie
Philadelphia games on Sept 27 end in a tie after darkness halts the second game with Boston ahead 5 to 2 in the first and 3 to 2 in the second. Attendance 1,488. Batteries Willis Moran Whiting Douglas Pittinger Moran White Doom. Umpires Irwin Latham.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Pittinger and Moran
White and Doom
Irwin and
Latham
Jockey Rede Een Worth Weight In Gold
Jockey Rede Een earns praise for riding a strong finish in a local race. The event drew attention to the horse and trainer partnership at the county track, highlighting expectant owners and fans.
Redfern tops racing talks as modern jockey rises in value
James F E Pepper refuses 40000 first call for Jockey Arthur Redfern as the Redfern–Mackey circle previews next year. Redfern earns 50000 with retainer plans, aiming for a 200000 career total with Haggin stables and Paget stubs. Helena rifle meet set for October Sunday with state trophy shoot at Fort Harrison looming.
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New York
James FE. Pepper
Arthur Redfern
Pepper
Colonel Barnes
John Mackey
Sheepshead Bay
Redfern
Mackey
Colonel Pepper
John
Haggin
Wolde’ Turfinen
Sydney Paget
Stuggin
Tod Stoan
Snapper Garrison
Helena
Ms Range
Great Falls
Thomas Travis
Montana
Fort Harrison
Harrow
Tommy Ryan Delivers Surprise Win Over Kid Carter at Fort Erie
Tommy Ryan defeats Kid Carter in a striking bout at Fort Erie, proving himself a top welterweight and rival to Jack O’Brien. Carter’s light margin weight and Ryan’s superior defense and attack offset past losses to Joe Walcott, boosting Ryan’s standing.
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Tommy Ryan
Kid Carter
Fort Erie
Ryan
Tommy
Carter
Jack O'Brien
Joe Walcott
Walcott
Intelligent base runner troubling infield ranks
The text notes a skilled base runner who constantly patrols his tees and can unsettle the opposing infield. It describes this position as the most difficult in the batting order, highlighting the strategic pressure he applies to fielders.
Cup Defender Plans Under Way At New York Yacht Club
New York Yacht Club members push for a swift cup defense against Lipton’s challenge. Herreshoffs prepare a 90 footer with work starting soon in Bristol, plus 20 Bar Harbor 42 footers and other vessels. Captains Barr and Wringe tied to the task, with Vanderbilt’s Rainbow cited as precedent for success. Anaconda tickets noted at bottom.
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New York Yacht Club
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Sir Thomas Lipton
Herreshoffs
Bristol
Defender
Bar Harbor
Newport
Cornelius Vanderbit
Constitution
Coumbia
Herrshoff
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
E. A. Willard
Cliyvton Hoff
Columbia
Charles Barr
Barr
Bob Wringe
Wringe
Mineola
August Belmont
Herreshoff
Maptain Hogarth
C. F. Herreshoft
Nat Herresheff
Young Herreshoff
L D. Wells
Sharkey Quits for Good After Brutal Career
Sailor Tom Sharkey announces retirement from boxing after enduring a long career facing foes like Ruhlin Jeffries Fitzsimmons Maher McCoy and McFadyen. A planned match with George Gardner in Lowell and San Francisco was rejected as he leaves the ring at nearly 31 marking the end of an era as rivals thin out.
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Tom Sharkey
Sharkey
George Gardner
Lowell
San Francisco
Tom
Rublin
London
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
McCoy
Maher
Ruhlin
Choynski
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Batting List Hard to Pick Leads Off Teams
Manager Griffith of the White Stockings says batting order is complex. A leadoff man must be calm at the plate and able to reach first base by any safe means, with speed to race for first and a knack for waiting out pitches.
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Griffith
White Stockings
Cleveland
New York Buyer Chooses Horse Over Automobiles
A Washington Post note recalls a New York citizen seeking a horse and runabout, insisting the seller confirm the buyer would avoid a daily neck injury from cars. A Jersey farmer guarantees the horse would pass autos at speed all day, and the sale ends with the horse being blind.
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Washington Post
New York
Jersey
Coal Strike Delays Major League Game and Fog Delays Orioles
Rail and shipping disruptions tied to a coal strike postponed a major league game as the White Sox train halted in New York. The Orioles were fogbound, nearly docking in the harbor before the team could proceed to its train. Separately a New York fashion item, an oriental jeweled hand ornament, is introduced as a rare, extravagant accessory. It features a frosted gold setting with rubies, opals, pearls, sapphires, and diamonds in intricate openwork.
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Chivase
Boston
New York
Philadelpia
White Sox
Orioles
New York City
Hanlon
Oriole
New York Evening Journal
Choices in Power For Automobiles Steam Gasoline Electric
The article weighs steam gasoline and electric carriages for speed, hills, and city use. It notes electric cars suit short trips and quiet clean operation, while steam excels in hills and emergency power, with gasoline offering a balance. It highlights simple electric systems and steam’s instant throttle control.
Drake and Gates Bet System Sparks Race Gambling Debate
The Drake Gates betting method attracts attention as a capital intensive system using tips, past losses coverage, and aggressive wagering. Report cites Drake and Gates, trainer Wishard, and Joe Ullman as key links, noting the risks and bookmaker reactions in New York and Chicago.
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Drake- Gates
Chicago
Savable
Sheepshead Bay
John A Drake
Drake
Gates
Enoch Wishard
George Ross
Kid Weller
New York
Drake and
Joe Ullman
Four Old Handball Champions Duel at Clifford Courts
This afternoon at Clifford's handball court 308 North Main Street a match pits Tom Mulholand and Charley Call against Tommy Hogan and John Burns. Hogan 65, Mulherland 64, Call 43, Burns 40. Expected to be scientific rather than lively.
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Monteena
Clifford's
North Main Street
Tom Mulholand
Charley Call
Tommy Hogan
John Burns
Tom Mutherland
Clean Patent Smoking Pipe Advertised by Fred L. Orton
An advertises a patented smoke pipe that purportedly stays dry and clean during use. It claims instant cleaning, no saliva reaching tobacco, no nicotine exposure, and no old pipe odor. Made of French briar with German silver tubing, priced at $1.00 by mail from Fred L. Orton in Butte, Montana.
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Butte
Entunhia Gardens
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Pavis
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Young Britt
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Tal Hawkins
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