World boxing talk and horse ventures in wartime Britain
Boxing notes feature Jack Grace denying a March London bout and claiming alibi with Tammy Tingin while praising American fighters. Also covered are Joe Walcott’s Paris plans, Jim Braddock era comments, and Terry McGovern's potential rematch with Gardner. In transport news 2000 mules and 500 horses await shipment to Cape Town for British war needs, with 4000 more promised. US supply is key. The Thor Lawson trotting stable in Boston plans a costly, spectacular campaign with top horses bought for six to ten thousand dollars, led by manager Harry Gray. Comiskey’s Chicago American League franchise is intriguing to a Chicago investor, who seeks a price quote from James A. Curtis, while Comiskey refrains from committing.
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Jack Grace
Buffir
Tori Brudevick
Youkora
London
Grace
England
Tammy Tingin
Nanutech
Bar Jaben White
Dido Plunk
Alyie
Palmer
Hen Jordan
Canada
United States
Booth Af Rhea
Te Ia
British War Office
Europe
Gilliery
Lord Roberts
South Afriea
New Orleans
Cape Town
Col. Ainsidie
Chicago
New York
Thor
Lexington
Lawson
Red Cloud
Borulme
Glory
Sagwa
Poindexter
Missouri
Charlie Tanner
Cleveland
Cireles
Tanner
Ony
Pindexter
Railbird
Harry Gray
McCoy Corbett Bout Hinted As Boxing Season Draw Card
New York dispatch reports a twenty five round potential McCoy versus Corbett bout, argued as a top season draw. Corbett loyalists press for the match while McCoy eyes future clashes with Jeffries and Sharkey as promoters discuss purses and venues in New York and Chicago.
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New York Dispatch
San Francisco Chronicle
Kid McCoy
Jim Marbere
Sueshwe
Jeffries Corlult
Thms
McCoy Saye Ulas
Ths
Lew Club
Madison Square Gardena
Coney Inland
Jim Jeffries
Tir McCoy
Thomas Haller
Hippodrome Des Torontors
Paris
Jeffies
Sharkey
Talley
Billy Brady
Corbett-Jeffries Fight Sparks City Talk
New York Tribune notes the Corbett Jeffries bout drew wide discussion. Corbett impressed spectators with endurance and footwork, while Jeffries arrived tired and prepared to fight again. Jeffries praised his opponent’s cleverness, acknowledging the hard contest and noting Fitz’s punching power remains superior in some respects.
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New York Tribune
Corbett
Carl Row
Jeffries
Fha'etork
Vath Reebilt
Wes
Ank
Ood
Lao
Fitz
British envoy seeks horses for army supply in New York
Ailsille, a British government envoy, arrived in New York with orders from Lord Walseley to secure horses for the army. Ailsille, a noted Ullerist, has spent months in the U.S. visiting breeding farms and dealers to size the market, reporting an estimated 20,000 animals in circulation.
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Aiisille
New York
Lord Walseley
Ailsille
England
Horses and Horsemen
Billy Randall travels to Montana to explore racing prospects with Great Falls track access. Captain Couch granted permission to use the course recently as Randall plans a brief season ending meeting at Britto. Hanastar, last year’s Brooklyn Handicap winner, sold in New York for 11000 to Craig Wadworth of Genesee Valley Hunt Club. Banaster belonged to the late William Clark.
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Billy Randall
Montana
Tavk
Great Falls
Captain Couch
The
Palace
Mr. Randall
Hanastar
Brooklyn
New York
Craig Wadsworth
Genesee Valley Hunt Club
Banaster
William #. Clark
Baseball Gossip and Rule Talk From Sport Pages
Baseball gossip notes La Joie Flick and Delehanty lead Phillies with batting averages over .400 while Cross trails. Chance has started six games for Chicago with five wins and no passed balls by him or Donahue. Boston may benefit from Buck Freeman but needs Duffy to keep lines sharp, says Seleo. Chicago and St. Louis leaders Hart and Robison push a rule limiting rosters to sixteen and shortening southward practice time. Pitchers at current distance force rosters of five to six. Washington dispatch notes NL president offering umpire Orrin Connelly’s seat to Frank Dwyer. Mr. Young confirms the change.
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Hart
Chicago
Stanley Robison
St. Louis
Lhs
Washington Dispatch
New York Herald
N. E
National League
T .Ornelly
Frank Dwyer
Young
Connelly
America
C. O.D
George 5
Beck
South Market St
Springfield
Ohio
R. A. Cobaugh
First National Bank
Covernor Bushnell
Norys
Ivery
Geo
Wagering Gambler on a Rail Road Wreck Tale
A traveler recalls a Santa Fe railroad wreck near Kangas where a race horseman from Louisville constantly wagered. The coach rolled over after a trestle danger, injuring passengers but sparing lives. The gambler offered a hundred dollars as they picked through the wreck, boasting he would have backed the bet if they fell.
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Gail
Cosmopolitan
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Pullman
Louisville
Kangas
Kentucky
New Orleans Times- Democrat
Cards and luck clash in a lively parlor tale
A group debates luck and number thirteen in card play. A man recalls a 13-trump hand that yielded little. his hot tempered runner tossed him out after trumping an ace. Another player brags after 16 straight wins, hitting a king to win, while his opponent notes their own four-run luck.
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Travernity
Esarte
Lis
Kings of the pack in my pocket satire scene
A Waverley Magazine anecdote recalls Henry Lord de Ros and a long London card table scandal. A gambler and supposed wit discuss marking cards to reveal who was dealt, highlighting a deceitful gaming season and social pokes at high society.
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Gerdemain
Henry Lord de Ros
Gall
Waverly Magaan
Compromise in Paris Cafes Noted by American Delegation
A Philadelphia letter recalls American commission staff in Paris seeking to spread English, observing 10 young college men with football hair and braces. They visit a cafe on avenue Rapp near Mr. Peck’s office, where a clash over language reflects cultural friction.
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United States
Paris
Peck
Rapp
Walter
Philadelphia
Medicine for Women Health Describes Vital Strength
Descriptive notes praise a tonic for women highlighting its benefits in easing monthly pains, maintaining form and facial freshness, and supporting health through natural crises. It claims testimonials from readers confirm effectiveness and safety.
Preserving Civil War Flags Through European Methods
An analysis notes how Civil War battle flags decay when hung folded, urging proper display. It cites Yale Harvard and Massachusetts museums, detailing silk fragility, weight and movement. A European preservation method uses a netted frame to support flags for public viewing and long-term care.
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Yale
Harvard
Massachusetts State House
Sone Higheborn Ledy
Ponkon
Heroper Dilgewee
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Gardner
Oscar Gardner
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Dwyer
Charlea Comiskey
James Curtis
Comlskey
Comiskey
Tie
Evhowss
Jafpries
Eer
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Fick
Delehanty
Cross
Chance
Donahue
Blagel
Thomas
Flick
Buck Freeman
Boston
Seleo
Duffy
Nates
New York Evening Telegram
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Seymour
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Aerine Faust
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