Jeffries to Visit Waterbury For Connecticut Stop
The article reports heavyweight champion James J. Jeffries planning a Connecticut stop, visiting Waterbury and Smiths Theatre in Bridgeport area to train ahead of a potential comeback match with Jack Johnson. It notes his California farming life, moral character, and accompanying wife, with a public reception planned after a six round bout with Sam Berger.
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Westerbury
Jim Jeffries
Ark
Ana Forsooth
Eien Cane
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Waterbury Js
Sieiece
California
West
Jeffries
East
Jeff
Weston walk update shows first pleasant day in 27
Edward Payson Weston reports from Bitter Creek Wyoming that after 27 days of foul weather he enjoyed the first pleasant day in the west. He details 17 miles to Tipton and 16 more to Bitter Creek with meals and a nap, notes rail damage and train delays, and mentions a Denver Post item about a rival pedestrian.
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Weston
New York
San Francisco
United States
Utica
Chafee
Youngstown
Toledo
Chicago
Lincoln
Mexico
Topeka
Wakeeney
Kan
Hugo
Col
Agate
Nun
Wyoming
Rawlins
Wamsutter
Wyo
Bitter Creek
Edward Payson Weston
New York Times
Wamssutter
Tipton
Point of Rocks
Thies
Denver Post
Sergt. Welsh
Denver
California
Post
Fort Logan
National Pastime Live Reports Rain Delays and Matchups
Weather postponements halted all Connecticut league games for two days. Today New Britain visits Bridgeport and Holyoke Paperweights top the card with two games planned after a double header at 2:30 p.m. Holyoke field leads with 27 home runs this season across venues Electric Field and New Britain.
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New Britain
Bridgeport
New Haven
Jerbury
Hartford
Northampton
Springfield
Holyoke Field
Electric Field
Newfield Park
Jack Collins
Weather and rain postpone multiple MLB games in 1900s
Postponements hit both leagues as several scheduled games were rained out. National League matchups Chicago versus New York and Pittsburgh-Philadelphia Cincinnati-Boston were postponed. American League games New York at Boston and St Louis were also rained out.
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New York
Boston-St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago-Washington
Erday
Chicago
Pittsburg
Boston
P.C
Pittsburgh
York
Iphia
Aes
Wee
Cincinnati
Philadelph
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Laveland
Washington
Philly McGovern Thrashes Goldman in Ten-Round Brawl
Philly McGovern brother of Ter rible Terry, dominated Charlie Goldman in a ten round bout at Long Island City. McGovern pursued with tigerish energy from the start, landing a steady flurry of jabs and body shots, while Goldman struggled to slow the onslaught and finish with dignity.
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Philly McGovern
Terry
Long Island City
Charlie Goldman
Little Mac
Goldman
Philly
Mac
Industrial League Big crowds for four major city games
Tomorrow the Industrial League features four top attractions at Crane Field and Seaside Park. Crane Field hosts Crane Valve Co. No. 2 vs Bridgeport Brass Co. plus Crane No. 1 vs UMM C Co. Seaside Park sees Singer Manufactures Co. and Warner Brothers Co. duel for the pennant. Yost Field presents American & British Co. versus Union Typewriter with Frank White and Shorty Donnelly backing the Yosts, while Jackel hosts A B as pitchers duel and catchers showcase Shorty Donnelly and others.
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Crane Field
Crane Valve Co
Bridgeport Brass Co
Crane Valve Co. No. 1
UMM. C. Co
Yost
Coughlin
Stirn
Egan Pe Morehouse
George Ellsworth
Matty Mullin
Joe Thy
Jack Coffey
Ennis
Seaside Park
Singer Manufacture Co
Warner Brothers Co
Singers
Laubscher
Corkers
Yost Field
American & British Co
Union Typewriter
Jackel
Yosts
Bullards
Brannigan
Muldoon
Frank White
Shorty
Donnelly
Four Seasors
Dell Willing To Swim Ross At Savin Rock
Fairfield man George A. Dell writes to the Sporting Editor offering to swim a five mile race from Savin Rock to Lighthouse Point and back on July 4 against John Ross of New Haven. Dell claims past 1903 Hudson River five mile championship power and offers to post a side bet and seek beat privileges if arrangements can be made through the Savin Rock Improvement Co.
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Farmer
Savin Rock
George
King and Queen Will Dive Sunday at Steeplechase Island
King and Queen, renowned diving horses, open the season at Steeplechase Island next Sunday with matinee and evening shows daily. They descend from a high platform into a tank east of the ballroom, a feat attempted by others but not duplicated. Descended from Arabian stock given to President Grant by the Khedive of Egypt, they perform without a whip, and would repeat the act if allowed. Island admission remains valid for weekday attractions and half price Sundays, yielding near free access.
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President Grant
Egypt
Heney Nominated for District Attorney in San Francisco
Francis J Heney received the nomination for District Attorney from the San Francisco Democratic Club representing a faction of the party He accepted the nomination calling himself a Roosevelt Republican in political terms The nomination reflects intra party divisions within the Municipal League Independent Republican group and the Democratic Club in San Francisco June 11.
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San Francisco
Francis J Heney
Democratic Club
Democratic Party
Heney
Municipal League
Republican
Amateur Baseball Challenges Light Up Local Schedule
Local clubs issue numerous Sunday and Monday games across town. The Island Brooks challenge North Ends for 5 dollars a side on July 5. Oxford A C and others schedule matches at Connecticut Union avenues and various parks. The Modocs, Bengal Reserves, and Myrtle Avenue Stars post results and lineups, while managers arrange meetings at key street corners to finalize games and purses.
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Brooks
Ad Brooks
French Street
Modocs
Bengal
Wheeler’s
Curley
Breen
Gottschalk
Smith
Morrissey
Mullins
Garrity
Solomon
Island Brooks
Hair’s Lot
North Avenue
Myrtle Avenue Stars
Luby’s Pets
Seaside Park
Lenox, Jrs
Middle Street
Fairfield Avenue
Funeral of George Gaudreau Held at St. Michael's
The funeral for George Gaudreau was held this morning from his parents’ home at 47 Harriet Street to St. Charles church for a high mass of requiem celebrated by Rev. Father Hussian. A large attendance and many floral offerings were reported. Pallbearers were William Auger, Raymond Curtis, William Nolan, and Walter Auger. Interment followed at St. Michael's Cemetery.
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George Gaudreau
John B. Gaudreau
Harriet Street
St. Charles’ Church
Father Hussian
William Auger
Raymond Curtis
William Nolan
Walter Auger
St. Michael's Ceme
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Pears
John JL. Sullivan
Ji Fen Asada Alee Aa
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LFY
Ment
Holyoke
P.C. Ereeree
Northempton Pt
COAL
Berkshire Mills
Mgovern
Industrial League
Dell
Ross
Fairfield, Conn
Mohican Creamery New Grass Butter
Bermuda
Baronet Biscuit
Kream Klips
Magnolia Milk
Mohican
Mohican Santos Coffee
Loin
Main Street
Golden Hill Street
Oxford A. C. Oe
Connecticut and
Union Avenues
Dick Barrett
Benham A. C
Brooksides
Maplewoods
East End
Mud Flats
Jack Glick Casey
Newfields
North Ends
All Stars
Pop Moran
Lenox Jrs
Superbas
Beech’s Woods
Garden Street Tigers
Norman A. C
Burns’ Pets
Ridge
Iranistan
Stratford
Avon Park
Eagles
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