Boxing notes from Danbury and New York fights
A garbled report references horse races in Danbury, legal matters in New York, and a boxing scene. It mentions Wack Dempsey’s title win at Toledo, Jeps Willard, and rough fighting style. The piece also highlights a family of fighters the Downers and frères Anthony and Joe, plus trainer Jimmy Duan tied to Johnny Silbanes.
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Wack Dempsey
Jeps Willard
Toledo
Uis
Virhting
Downers
Nineteen Horses Entered in Danbury Harness Races
Danbury July 29 Nineteen horses are entered in the second in a series of summer harness races at the Danbury fair grounds tomorrow afternoon under the Danbury Driving Club auspices. Most entries have raced all summer with many aiming for fall meets and Saturday tryouts. Three trots or pacers will start in a mixed race with a three second allowance. purses total forty five dollars for the event.
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Danbury
Sach
Foronto Boat Wins George Yacht Cup Despite Barred Possession
In Ontario Toronto today won the third and last of the night races for the George Cup but was barred from possession due to failure to finish the race last Saturday. The Hamilton entry Nirvans finished second and remains tied at nine points with Scrapper 2d after also winning yesterday.
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Hamilton
Crapper
Toronto
Nirvans
Daring
Crasho to Meet South Tend on Diamond No 4 Tomorrow
The Crasho baseball team of the Test End meets South Tend on Diamond No 4 at Seaside tomorrow afternoon at 1 30. New line up includes Neil at first Hawes at second Cooney at third Walsh at short Welsh left Reid Rosenbaum center Dun an right Rowe right field Ballard to batteries. Manager Jack tesmond orders all players to report at 1395 State Street by 12 34 tomorrow afternoon.
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Crasho
Cintk
Neil
Aise
Hawes
Cooney
Walsh
Welsh
Reid
Rosenbaum
Feld
Dunan
Rowe
Risht
Anningham
Ballard
Jack Tesmond
State Street
Tomorow
Williams Defeats Shimidzu In All-Comers Tennis Tourney
In Boston on July 29 R Norris Williams defeated Renan Shimidzu of Japan in the final all comers match for the Longwood Challenge Bowl. Williams won 3 7, earned $5 and advanced to the challenge round. The Japanese team of Shimidan and Kuma reached the doubles final after straight-sets wins over Wallace F. Johnson and Harry Johnson.
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Williams
Shimidzu
Boston
R. Norris Withliams
Renan Shimidzu
Japan
Willan MM. Johnson
San Feo
Wek
Peo
Une Jananso
Servirn Aeys
Shimidan
Davis Cep
Tchissa Kuma
Wallace F. Johnson
Harry ©. Johnson
Artilfact Raymond
Bidwell
W. Z. Potter
Massachusetts
Racing Entries and Odds From Yonkers Trackcard
A garbled listing of race entries and horse names appears. The text mentions White Plains, Yonkers, several horses such as Snapdragon, Chesterbrook, Delhi, and My Piles Draft, with terse references to distances like six furlongs and one mile and notes on odds and statuses. The fragmentary OCR reads like a race card with multiple horse names, weights, and racing terms scattered throughout.
Racing Results From The Shamrock Races
The Shamrock meeting features two year olds and four year olds in purse events. Swift Grass tops the first race with a six to one return. other contenders include Fair Virginia Amoinette and Tricks Jaye. Third race highlights Oakfield purse for four year olds and up. Harkhill and Seaich Verdict run strong. Fourth race covers the thurmhphant three year olds and up mile and seventy yards with Crack O'Dawn near the lead. Fifth race Equalite purse lists Mose Ponte and Le Jaixe among top entries. Sixth includes Mountain aerickhe Great and Dance Map with Mountain odds listed. Current Events and other entries show varied results across multiple sprint and route races.
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Emre cMury
Penmas
Bolman
Collins
Fair Virginia
Yeargin
Jayewrod
Govanart
Bullman
Ra U—Scarpolette
Pandora
Aire
Oakfield
Harkhill
Herd Girl
Coltiletti
Seaich Verdict
Rabin
Koto
Miso
War Plume
Walnar Wall
Belcher
Welrbrother
Welnér
Wat
Equalite
Anile
Ponte
le Jaixe
Babin
Tine
Wat Ie Tew
Dia Feung Fibroch
Idi Ndaiay
Fire Department halts Ebbetts Field boxing unsafe
New York July 29 Fire Department withdrew approval of Ebberts Field in Brooklyn for boxing after a state commission report found unsafe conditions. Firemen were interfered with by spectators, aisles needed chain removal, and earlier concerns remained unresolved. A later note mentions boxing at Norwalk and team arrangements with manager Campbell.
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New York
News York Fire Department
Ebberts
Brooklyn
State Dying Commission
Speaker Not Injured As Badly As First Thought
Boston dispatch reports Examinations show Tris Peaker manager of the Yellow and Americans tore a ligament in a running injury yesterday. There was initial fear of a serious ban sakrake, but part in bathing practice preceded today’s game. He is expected to be able to play at least part of the New York series.
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Boston
Tuty Si
Tris Peaker
Anemger
Merry
Iraei
Loeion
Ban Sragkare
New York
Fight Pictures Do Not Violate Law In New York
July 29 report shows Robert Tonnang and John Gatewelers admitted exhibition would violate state law. No federal ruling yet from United States Attorney Hayward. Officials consider action by the suppression of view. Exhibitors from New Jersey and West risk were fined $1,000 each for transportation violating federal laws.
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Dempsey-Garpentier
New York State
Robert Tonnang
John Gatewelers
Assistent
Gn Aninim
United States
Hayward
New Jersey
West Riskard
Frederick
Tigers Win Final Game From Athletics 18 6
Tigers claim the final game of the series beating the Athletics 18 to 6. Multiple players contributed with runs and hits, while Philadelphia and related teams feature in a chaotic recap with numerous names and unclear details from a damaged report.
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Tigers
Athletics
Downey, Wilson's Conqueror, Named Champion
Downey, known as the conqueror of Johnny Wilson, was crowned middleweight champion after a knockout in seven rounds in Cleveland on July 27. Bryon Dowhey, a battered fighter with a scarred jaw and rugged demeanor, earned the title with relentless offense and a tough fighting heart.
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Dean Snyder
Beries
Bryon Dowhey
Johnny Wilson
Cleveland
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