Crowds Welcome Jim Jeffries Home After Talk at Wharf
Thousands greet world boxing champion Jim Jeffries on his return to port at Dominion Company dock Buyker Hill district. He greets the crowd, tours Clark's Hotel, and later appears at Music Hall for a vaudeville boxing program with his brother Charley. Jeffries expresses intent to defend the title and trains for Sailor Sharkey bout.
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Jim Jeffries
Dominion Company
Buyker Hill
Jeffries
Clark’s
Brady
Yanrnkeeland
Charley
Fitz
Jeff
Harry Ware
Will Curley
Dixon
Ben Jordan
George Dixon
Tom
Sailor
Sharkey
Miss Remington
Nellie Clarke
Conway
McCoy
Asconoro
Gracemythe
Scanlon
Miley
Iris
Way Down East
Apa
England
Ireland
Belfast
Cork
Dublin
Alhambra
Jay Williemor
Jeffries Arty
New York
Allynhurst
Es Persae
England Boxer Ben Jordan Arrives in New York for Oct Bout
Ben Jordan of England lands in New York with his brother Tom to train for the October 2 bout with Eddy Santry of Chicago at Coney Island A. C. The pair previously boxed George Dixon to a draw and later earned a decision over another foe.
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Ben Jordan
England
New York
Tom
Ben
Eddy Santry
Chicago
Coney Island A. C
George Dixon
Gardner loses as Hamilton defeats him at Broadway A. C.
Oscar Gardner the favored fighter known as the Omaha Kid failed to meet his best form in the 25 round bout at Broadway A. C. Jack Hamilton of Troy won decisively by the judge's decision after Gardner showed carelessness and opened up as the bout progressed. Chip Morrison defeated Jack Dwyer in the preliminary by stoppage in the eighth.
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New York
Oscar Gardner
Jack’’ Hamilton
Troy
Broadway A. C
Hamilton
Johnny White
Trojan
Gardner
Jack
Oscar
Hiamilton
Dwyer
Morrison
Dr. Sanden
Harris and Flanagan Draw in Six Round Bout
Harris and Flanagan fought to a draw in a six round boxing match held in Chicago. The September 22 bout ended without a winner as judges scored evenly.
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Chicago
Harris-Flanagan
Boston cycling notes headline riders and races
Wilk Pitman leaves Boston for New York Monday as the city gears for a series of cycling events. W F Murphy seeks a 14 year old Massachusetts century crown. Race dates include a Crescent Cycle Club century to Newburyport on Oct 1 and Charlestown C C half century to Acton and return tomorrow.
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Wilk R. Pitman
Boston
New York
W. F. Murphy
Massachusetts
Post
R. F. Kelsey
New England District Board of Control
A. G. Batchelder
National Board
L. P. Callahan
Frank Mayo
Crescent Cycle Club
East Boston
Newburyett
Lexington and
Putnam Streets
East
C. H. Ingles
Massachusetts Avenue
Charlestown
Wheelmen Rights Association Gains Unanimous Local Support
Boston’s Wheelmen local consulate of the League of American Wheelmen pledged unanimous support to the Wheelmen’s Rights and Privileges Association during a meeting at the Old Colonial Club. President Walter A. Woods presided, and Secretary Leon Cadman kept records as members planned a circular to gauge candidate votes on eyeing legislation.
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Wheelmen’s Rights and Privileges Association
Boston
League of American Wheelmen
Old Colonial Club
Walter A. Woods
Leon Cadman
House
Senate
Boston and Chicago Split Farewell Games in South O Series
Two farewell games between Boston and Chicago ended with one win apiece as twelve of fourteen slated games were played. Chicago won the first game 3 0 behind Nichols and Savin’s hitters while Boston took the second 8 7 on a late surge led by Duffy Stahl and Long.
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Boston
Chicago
South O
Nichols
Chicagos
Garvin
Donohue
Lange
Stahl
Collins
Curley
Bradley
Ryan
Long
Lowe
Taylor
Magoon
O’day
Clarke Griffith
Duffy
Sullivan
Willis
Chance
Donahue
AB. K. Biz
Everitt
Mertes
G. Stahl
T . A. Teriney
Frisbie
Bereee
Deeereereseee
Wild Tenney
Murray
Ian
Hivan
Tenney
Hamilton
Phillies and Reds Split Doubleheader in Darkness
Philadelphia and Cincinnati split a doubleheader in Philadelphia on Sept 22. The second game ended after five innings due to darkness. Lauder left the game with a right arm injury after being hit by a pitch in the second game. Attendance was about 400. The scores are not fully listed in the excerpt.
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Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Lauder
Hanty Dolan Double Play Shuts Down Threats
In a tense ballgame, Thomas and Cross combined for a double play. Phillies leave four on base while Cincinnati strands six. Frazer and Frazer-Frazer pitch duel ends with Swartwood and Hunt umpires. Left on base totals shown. Time listed as 40 minutes.
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Bernhard
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Cross
Corcoran McPhee
Irwin
Crawford
Flick
Domne
Dolan
Gross
Chiles
Hawley
Bernhard Viewe
Tajote
Sawtey
Eens Bernhard
Mn Thamaeet
Incinnati
Swartwood and Hunt
Hanty
Brooklyn
AB. R
PO. A
Kelly
Keeler
Jennings
Anderson
C. F
Farrell
Casey
Wrigley
S. S
Beck
Louis
Heidrick
Burkett
Shreck
Wallace
Childs
O'Connor
Young
St. Louis
Dunn
Latham and
Connolly
Louisville Beats Washington For Fifth Straight Win
Louisville wins fifth in a row at Washington as Magee struggles and Weyhing is used in the fourth. Freeman hits a homer for Louisville while Leach and Woods steal bases. Final line Louisville 17 Washington 4 with nine earned runs for Louisville and three for Washington.
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Magee
Louisville
Washington
Kelly
Clingman
Slagie
Zimmer
Leach
Wagner
Freeman
Woods
A. B
Hoy Steenews
Clarke
West Wow
Ritchey
Barry
Sents
Brooklyn Triumphs In Closed First St Louis Game Split
In Brooklyn, Sept 22, the St Louis and Brooklyn series opened with a rain halted first game and a second that took 86 minutes. Brooklyn won the series 8 to 4, Dunn pitching superbly with two St Louis hits.
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Brooklyn
St. Louis
Dunn
Colts Finish Strong as Punn Shuts Down St Louis
The report notes the Colts’ late-season surge with Punn pitching well against St Louis. Bradley of Chicago shows promise while hailing from Toledo, and Woods and Magee had a heated clash with the former prevailing. Selee plans to test Yed in upcoming games. Boston departs for New York. Colts head to Cincinnati for a game tomorrow.
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Colts
Punn
St. Louis
Bradley
Chicagos
Toledo
Woods
Magee
Colonels
Lewis
Hamilton
Selee
Keegan
Chicago Boys
Tom Burns
Aar
Pop
Windy City
Anson
Jim Hart
Boston
New York
Cincinnati
Ed Sheridan
The
Chicago Tribune
Ended Chain for Wheelmen Rights in Civic Politics
The 25 member executive committee of the Wheelmen's Rights and Privileges Association met at the Massachusetts Bicycle Club. Reports from delegates showed favorable views of candidates in various wards. A lantern-case petition drive was launched with funds to be raised via an endless chain. A committee was tasked to question candidates Bates and Guild, and a press committee was formed.
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New Wheelmen’s Rights and Privileges Association
Massachusetts Bicycle Club
Boston
Tiger Roadsters
Roxbury B. C
Jamaica C. C
Commonwealth
Messrs
Claflin
Smith and Dewey
Bates and Guild
Bemis
Kerrison
Brigham
Dow
Combination Park Races Run After Rain Delay
The postponed programme at Combination Park was run last night with two special races on the card and six starters in the first race.
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Combination Park
Close finish marks racing night with Orphan Girl and Mary I
In a tight program two heat races were won by Liz zie W and Orphan Girl. Mary F edged Orphan Girl in a photo finish after a late pass, while Bizetta took the second race outright. Tate claimed second money as vaudeville numbers entertained. two more races and a finale night offered dancing and a special program.
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Lizzie W
Orphan Girl
Mary F
Mary I
Bizetta
Tate
McKenna
Walker
Winstanley and Sullivan
Frank Brame
Shamrock Crew Prevents Serious Yacht Tugboat Incident
New York reports that the Shamrock narrowly avoided a major accident off the New Jersey coast when the bobstay began to fail. Designer Fife ordered the sail removed and the yacht towed to its moorings where repairs were made. The ship’s trial run showed speed and strength, with the injury deemed trifling. The Erin hosted guests aboard during the day as plans for electrical work for the Dewey parade continued.
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New York
Shamrock
New Jersey
Fife
Dickman
Lawrence
Brangon
Adelaide
Gedney
Scotland
Gibing
Hogarth
Erin
Gedneys
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Dan
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Big Jim
Seome
Music Hall
Santry
Jordan
Lenox A. C
Peter Maher
Joe Kennedy
Laurels
California
Kennedy
Joe Hopkins
Jack McClelland
Pittsburg
Fred Fox
Wheeling
Hopkins
Henkins
Providence
San Francisco
A. EK. C
Lynn
Roeber
Oop Makers
Cardner
Omaha
Jack Dwyer
Baltimore
Cleveland
Iladelphia
Washington Ee
Brookly Aee
Broooklyn
Philadelphia Peeters
Eereeeres
Boston AB
B. TB
A. B. Stahl
Dart
New Yorks
Warner
Beaumont
Wiliams
McCreery
Dillon
Esse
J. O’brien
Eesreses Hoffer
B. PO
A. E. Beaumont
Williams
R. F
Ely
Seers Ereses
McCarthy
J. O'Brien
Ween
Schriver, Co
Hoffer
Doyle
Gleason
Eeesees
Fleming
Wilson
Coss
Woodruff
Garoni
Garon
Offer
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F. Eree
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McFarland
Frazer
Barrett
Selach
Eckley
Orcoran
Peitz
Philadsiphis
Selbach
Beckley
Presses Seas
Patuap Reta
PO Thomas
Deci Ab We
Delehanty
Chiley
Oacnbese Eesee
Eevee
Douglass
Lajoie
Weyhing
Wheelmen
Audeville
Frank Browne
App Bcatos
Coqemedpy Co
Cmicago
Masonic Tempe
R. A. Sanden
Tremont St
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