Butte Tracks to Host Fastest World Record Pace
A new eight lane track project is planned for Butte led by King and backed by Salt Lake financiers. Construction aims to begin May 1 under Captain Angot with a full track and 400 seat stands. The facility, to be overseen by the Butte Athlete Association, promises top speed marks and daily racing except Saturdays during horse season.
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King
Balt Lake Yletercay
Butte
ML Walver
Sate Lake
Allee
Harry Haste
Dynhar
W. B. Lynn
Hank
Salt Lake
Lake
Los Angeles
Eliat
Kir
Angot
Fumena
Travis
Butte Athlete Association
Deason
Plunger Kedek Parret Dominates Early racing Scene
A novice bettor named Kedek Parret, praised as a pupil of Riley Grannan, amasses near $20 in three weeks at Fifth Avenue Gillbusters. The piece traces his rise, ties to Farrel and Charley Ellison, and notes the addictive thrill of racing, with anecdotes of bets, big wins, and the crowd’s fervor at Tanforan and other tracks.
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Chicago
Alwus
Riley Grannan
Kedek Parret
Fifth Avenue
Gillbusters
Farrel
Barret
Charley Ellison
Uarf
Zoo
Karrel
Chorus Rey
Memphis
Bohul Last Weseaday
Fifth Avenue Handbookle
Ring saga links McCoy with Hart Maher clash
Tom O Rourke moves McCoy under his wing as talks to Hart and Maher for a pre Derby battle in Louisville and New York. The chaotic buildup recalls the New Year Island bout where gloves and delays sparked controversy before McCoy floored Maher with a left hook.
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Tom O'Rourke
Kid McCoy
O'Rourke
Tom
McCoy
Marvin Hart
Louisville
Tommy West
Hart
Tofend
Roblin
Cornett and Sharkey
Jeffries
Peter Lowrey
Peter Maher
Sharkey
Henes
Maher
Cuney Island
Iceland
Charley White
Tim Sullivan
Itta Said
New York
Matthewson contract dispute shocks Bucknell star in baseball turmoil
The article reports Bucknell pitcher Matthewson reneging on a January contract with a Philadelphia club and attempting to send $50 back to the manager, while facing possible suits for breach of contract and misrepresentation. It covers critiques of pitching talent, references to Connie Mack, Harry Stovey, and various clubs, plus commentary on rule changes and scoring quirks in baseball.
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Tf Matthewson
McPhew Tou
Harry Stvintentt
Billy Rerpen
Bengen
Martin
Steinfeld
Hergen
Buk
Cincinnat Cini
Werelal Tabane
Albert Waander
Providenss
Werner Evenes
the &Yrganise
Bochweter Clits
Rochester
Leonard
Syrceux
Ayerner Ti
Symcuse
Rogers
Watet
Philadelphia Hall Club
Frank Hough
Philadelphia
Niputter
Coursing Meet at Volou Park Highlights Local Winners
At Volou Park Sunday the Oman Athlete Pasha Kenvel won the open stake. The jippy stake saw Elta triumph as the young bitch, with Flytis Dutchman Wetly noted for speed and training challenges. The piece also recalls past winners, trainer shifts, and ongoing issues in the local coursing scene including Murphy and Nicholls disputes and future season plans.
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Volou Park
Pasha Kenvel
Oman
Pronk Mecumb
Mona
Elta
Thedoren
G1 Macdougall
Jn Piers Sinter
Barres Amu
William Murphy
Pan Pragcisco
Los Angeles
Murphy
Nicholl
Butte
Nicholls
Watkins
Seattle
California
Ravneford
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Tanforan
Stoe
Joe Herman
Paragon
Joe
O'Leary
Hermann
W. ©. Whitney
O'Malley
Parsons
Harlem
Mr. Tyre
Cogmoosey
Dogmoosey
Cormassey
Earth
Satin
Ned
Bishop
Flatle
al Neil
Toby Irwin
Bishop Tur
Neil
Syracuse
Tommy Ryan
Ryan Dox
Tim
Ryan
San Francisco
Toby
Irewin
Hot Springs
Harry Gleason
Wy Bern
Stein
Marbii
Bernstein
Tobin
Aurelia Herre
South California
Bakersfield
Cal
Tam
Irwin
Jaren
Sam Harris
Hay
Owl
McGovern
Vefy
Californn
Tate
Poppy’ Cox
Wanie
Terry
McQavern
Trwin
Melinvern
Oscar Gardners
Kid Bron
Pyter Lowery
Lowery
Meoy
Peter
Peter Fiedta
Ube Talinine
Rehmidt
Bia
Nimore Sun
National League
Kopler
Aiwlan Creek
Holy Cross
Che Colle
Recon
Bam
Fey
Eis
Sue Steay
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Rumnfig
New Orleans
Phillippe
Warner
McNamara
Honus
Anid Alsy
Fite Ciroux
Chexbre
Giemays
Cate
Uase
Chiege
Zinn
Mullan and Orhers
Penc Ly
Dueta Pine
Hn McNamarey
Bea
Eyes
Buessing
Piteter
Paula
Flytis Dutchman
Jim Bennetts
Dutchy
J. Nichols
King Cashier
Rute
Bennetta
San Francesco
Sinieetti
Westalde Parks
Mpa Park
W. Nawlan
Mogking
Ehane
Brigenaut
Hosking
Ulm
Bungall
Col
Lopes
Montana
Dack Haw
Pipples
Alu
Frank McConbaly
Leat Tan i
Agein
Crawford Lass
Slater
Modothall
Kansas
Clay Centre
Lenged Atake
Bash Op
Devhan
Friend
Clay
Mankate
San Prandhsen
Bree
Erica Fee Bree
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