Frontier Park Downgraded Favorites Upset by Outsiders
Dope favored Buck Thomason and Hidden Hand win as upsets at Frontier Park. Nila shocks with 1 to 1 odds in sixth race. Bonnie Prince Charlie wins fourth. Marchmonet prevails in fifth. diverse betting swings as crowds roar. Manager Campau advertises Special Ladies Day with free admissions.
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Young Winston Grieved Over Exhibition Bantam Bout
Young Winston the bantamweight claimant of Wyoming laments the Saturday night affair a six round preliminary to the Togo Lenna bout was wrongly billed as a championship contest. He says all involved understood it was only exhibition and he is distressed by the promotion's handling and the misleading championship announcement.
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Winston challenges for featherweight title after Saturday bout
The report notes Winston facing an opponent this Saturday, with fans hopeful no dirty play occurred. Aiming to duel for the lightweight or featherweight class, Winston shows eagerness to meet Kid Cody, amid anxious crowd expectations.
Badger Fight Stirs Palisade Spectators
In Palisade Colorado July 26 a local host boasted of a badger duel with a dog. A physician held the combatants while a referee started the match. The badger won easily and money changed hands as onlookers watched. authorities took no action.
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Bat Nelson Heads For Yellowstone Park Vacation
Chicago reports former lightweight champion Bat Nelson bidding farewell at Knights of Pythias hall as he heads to Yellowstone Park for an extended spell. He abandons hopes for a Wolgast rematch, planning a return in winter and accompanied by his longtime trainer Abdul the Turk.
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National League Baseball Scores and Rain Postponements
Fragmentary baseball update lists various Battery pairings and game results across teams including Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago St. Louis Washington New York and Boston. Several matchups show rain delays and postponed games, with scattered partial scores and lineups mentioned.
Jeffries Defeat Questioned Despite Johnson Win
Chicago July 6 The piece argues Jeffries caused his own downfall by overthinking the upcoming bout and underestimating James Johnson. It asserts Johnson's clear superiority, urges Jeffries to stop implying foul play, and blames Jeffries' ego for lingering doubts about the fight.
Bill Lang Narrowly Escapes Drowning in Sound
South Norwalk Connecticut July 26 Bill Lang the Australian heavyweight who sought Jack Johnsons scalp narrowly escaped death yesterday when caught by a current while swimming and carried a mile into the sound before rescue by Hugh D Melintosh Sailor Burke and Charles Griffin who found him exhausted and near collapse as a boat crew pulled him aboard.
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Home Run Incident Ends in Fatality
A batter starting his swing threw his bat behind and struck Edwards on the head. Death was attributed to cerebral inflammation from the impact.
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Johnson to Receive Diamond Studded Belt for Champion
New York on July 26 reports Jack Johnson the celebrated colored pugilist will receive a 26,000 diamond studded belt symbolizing the world heavyweight championship. A dinner in November will present the belt as the New York Negroes organize a national subscription drive led by Baron Kin. Early funding already lists 5,000 pledged locally. belt to be solid gold with 200 diamonds and a 4 carat center stone.
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Bakery Regulation Proposal Cites August 1 Deadline
Drisesil plans to confer with bakers and dairy dealers to set standards and enforce rules. A $100 fine applies for bakers or poultrymen who refuse to sell bread and eggs to a customer. The note references a forthcoming end of sale policy.
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Son Ar Mother Murdered in Chicago Suburb Seizure
A posse surrounded a woods near Chicago after a man named John Barcha hid there. A clash ended with Barcha arrested after a shootout in which his wife Margaret was killed. Neighbors report he fled before police secured the area.
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Johnson Fined For Merely Standing In Street
New York July 26. Jack Johnson, the champion heavyweight, was arrested again this evening. He faced charges of obstructing traffic by stopping his car seven feet from the curb and having a wrong number on the plate. His court appearance is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Baseball Bat Fatality Strikes Montclair Officer
Montclair New Jersey July 26 a baseball accident on Independence Day killed R D Edwards an officer at Mapleside school He stood near home plate as a teammate swung Bat struck him fatally confirming the third Montclair baseball death this year.
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Burns Denies Langford Fight Status In Seattle
In Seattle on July 26 Tommy Burns denied a New York report that his bout with Sam Langford had been cancelled by promoter McIntosh over a $6000 higher purse. Burns insisted the match remains on as agreed despite circulating rumors.
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Fronter Races Admit Ladies Free Amid Weather Confusion
Fragmentary text notes free admission for ladies at the Fronter Races and mentions New York details. The piece references confusion and a bureau official or commissioner, with unclear names and rhetoric about corporate advice and a future event.
Barca's man killed wife in unclear circumstances
A man named Barca, 28, is reported to have killed his wife after a knife fight following a quarrel. The motive remains unknown and details emphasize the sudden violence in what was described as a short marriage.
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Child Falls From Hotel Window In Long Beach
Four year old Margaret Porcheere, daughter of Lt Perchere of the revenue cutter Manning, climbed onto a hotel window sill in Long Beach California and fell out onto the lawn. She landed on her back rolled several times but rose uninjured and calmly brushed dust from her frock as onlookers rushed to help.
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Palace Pharmacy promotes Benzdin Almond Lotion cure for tan and freckles
An advertisement from Palace Pharmacy touts Benzdin Almond Lotion as a remedy for tanning and freckles. It urges readers to try the product as a cosmetic cure.
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Forest Fire Alarm Sparks Firefighting Effort in Medicine Bow
A fire alarm sounded in the Medicine Bow forest reserve near Hahn's Peak reports a blaze north of the peak. Forest rangers have been dispatched to investigate and fight any flames found.
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City Lots Open For Sale With Flexible Terms
Property listings announce available city lots across all areas with varied terms and prices. Contact Oliver at phone 574 for details.
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