American Trotting and Racing News Echoes of a Bygone Era
A long and dense excerpt covers jockey O Connor improving in western stables, race pricing and offers for Garry Herran, a sale at Corbitt farm with Ory Wilkes progeny, and debates on two year old restrictions, amateur vs professional racing, and the evolving rules in harness and thoroughbred circles. It also notes Belt Belmont and Harriman praise for trotters, and sketches on Stallion Lineages, breeding value, and historic racing figures.
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Corbitt Farm
Tvs
Ory Wilkes
Tro Wilkes
Mount Kisco Farm
Belle Rin Aer
Spirit of
the Times
Camnetedia
Ni Usenal Trottita Association
MelKorron
Morris J. Jones
American Trotting Association
Henett
Dre Ding
Authentient Haast
Eteriisns
Frey Crashes After Rough Race With Bracal
The San Francisco Bulletin reports Joe Frey could barely walk to his dressing room after a strenuous race. Ted says he was out of practice and fatigued, while Bracal argued fiercely. Ted expects to depart for New York next Tuesday.
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O'Connor
Noyte Seus
New York
O’connar
Joe Frey
Tau
Ted
Bracal
San Francisco
Coursing notes and baseball talk mingle in late season items
The column blends dog racing chatter with baseball signings and manager Hanlon’s influence. It highlights Hy Maydougall, Pilea, and related hound traits, plus Joe Yeager’s Detroit return prospects, Philadelphia and Boston signees Eugene McGann and Brookes, McVey’s retirement, and broader AL-NL player movement and salaries.
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Joe Yeager
Detroit
Burna
Bennett Park
Joe
Hanlon
Brooklyn
Mt Detroit
Casey
Yeager
Philatelphia
Detroit Free Press
Chicago Club Seeks Garvin Star Amid Loan and Deal Tangles
Chicago Nationals club effort to bring Pitcher Virgil Garvin to Lite collapsed. President Hart planned a loan and advance money with Andres Freedman of New York holding Garvin. Garvin denies fear tactic, bound to Milwaukee after signing contract, while Hart claims loan offered. Dreyfus orders suit against Connie Mack over Catcher Harry Smith after Pittsburg loss of rights. Mack previously managed Milwaukee. dispute centers on Smith transfer and catcher ownership under contract law.
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Chicago Natieat
Virgil Via
Mr. Hart
New York
Strong
Milwaukee
Dreyfus
Connie Mack
Harry Smith
Pittsburg
Mack
Helmie Heitz
Smith
Ring turbulence ends in boxing saga stalled yet hopeful
The Ring notes the Test-Mes Ruhlin dispute cooling, with Sharkey's alleged challenges to Jeffries and Maher drawing attention. Pugilism is shelved for now, and future heavyweight title prospects look as uncertain as in 1895 when Corbett and Fitzsimmons faded from the scene.
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Sharkey
Jeffries
Peter Maher
Sporting Life
Corebett
Fitzsimmons
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Pittsilling
Garry Herran
Chas Head Smith
Gavey Herrmans
McCafferty
Garry Herrman
Memphis
Moroven
Goody Hi
Ule States
Abraham Lincoln
Sam
Louis
Bagia
Weil
Butte
Anaconda
August Belmont
H. Harrieman
Mr. Helmont
Mr. Kelmont
Howe
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Stambouy
California
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Tene
Sori
Toreys
Anid
Bette Am
Montana
Baer
Hanover
Hans
Gagenions Chamberlain
Revity
Walsh
Quar
Ted Sloan
Charter Oak Park
Hartford
Cresceus
Tee Abbots
Boralma
Charley Herr
Contet
Hy Maydougall
Pilea
Isk Mu
Whitehead
Pye
Col. Lop
Rotor Price
Lorete
Jimmy Ayvetta
Mireiscer Oor
Heer
Regina
Corin
Los Angeles
de Humane Soelas
Union Fas
Uyvsea
Lopez
Forbes Wa
Petaluma
Cal
Portuna Tavente
Rod
Mr. Healey
Mr. Rossiteh
Tino
Peetider
Alfis Angulet
Princess Rey Ysanhewn
Sripple Cronk
Vitine
Lilia
Whalen
Walley
Philadelphia
Pitsburg Press
Baltimore
Eugene McGann
Wookes
McGann
Lemige
Pawtucket
Twe
Minneapollis
Brookes
University of May
Tea
Yale
Union Park
Yaleusians
Arl McVey
Zanesville
Sinc McVey
McVey
Hanton
Baltimore News
Jack McCarthy
Twivlera
Gus Shailix
Cincinnati
Fred U
Shallix
Cincinnati Post
Chicago
Duffy
Wis
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Boston
Comiskey
McGraw
Robinson
McGinnity
Dinneen
Scott
Barrett
Clarke Griffith
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Nouraiah
Paul Pons
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