Prince of sportsmen Marcus Daly dies in Montana era
The piece honors Marcus Daly, a renowned figure in horse racing from ranch life to ownership and training. It recalls his generosity, sporting spirit, and influence on Montana tracks at Butte Anaconda Hamilton and Helena. It notes racing officials, Daly’s challenges with larger owners, and his dedication to Montana racing despite debts. It also covers other racing news, jockeys, and upcoming discussions on scheduling.
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Marcus Daly
Taty
Stuck Farm
Daly
Montana
Reece
Mr. Daly
Butte
Anaconda
Hamilton
Dave Lawrence
Eren
Dave
Oakland
Drageguers
Eleitor
Billy Walker
Arison
Henry Gramling
Hilly
Feesa
Coursing reports and stakes from Butte to San Francisco
The open Modesto coursing meeting drew 84 entries with a $1 060 payout. Billy Walker related alleged unfair treatment in Arison, while Prince Charlie Fullerton cross under study dogs rival Butte entries. English sires Fortuna Favente and Fabulous Fortuna influence next season winners as Montana dogs miss entry.
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Billy Rowe
Prince Charlie
Princess Fullerton
Waig
Ani
Flora MacDonald
Prince Hal
Prince Charlie Ia
Brunette
Spineway
Eneland
Young Fullerton
Fullerton
San Francisco
Butte
H.C. Lowe
Lawrence
Kansas
Modesto
Cal
Entrien
J. H. Rosairer
Fortuna Faventa
England
Fabulous Fortune
Falconer
Fortuna Favente
Fabulous Fortuna
Fortuna Faventes
Ring authority weighs white vs colored boxing prejudice
George Siler, a leading boxing authority, discusses racial bias in matches between white and colored fighters. He recalls early colored champions and notes promoters push such encounters despite lingering prejudice, arguing systemic factors keep whites in control while colored boxers must fight to survive.
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George Siler
Windy City
George Taylor
Peter Jackson
George Dixon
Taylor
New York City
Jackson
Dixon
George Godfrey
Boston
Mike Taylor
Ike
Johnson and Brush clash over baseball power and revenge
The New York Tribune casts Byron Bancroft Johnson as a self styled commissioner seeking vengeance in baseball. The piece recounts John T. Brush manipulating teams in Indianapolis and Cincinnati, critiques ownership and league actions, and notes Johnson’s rise amid rival schemes and a Western league presidency.
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New York Tribune
Byron Bancroft Johnson
Ban
The
Tribune
Ban Johhéon
Indianapolis
John T. Brush
Brush
Aaron Stern
George Burnham
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Association
League
Reds
Danewall
Johnson
Ground Glass
United States
B. B. Johnson
Yale and Carlisle clash as Yale dominates in football showcase
A set of campus football highlights features Santa Clara beating San Jose 28 to 6 in a scrimmage, Yale routing Carlisle 85 to 0, and Harvard slipping 11 to 5 at Cambridge. The article notes strong Yale play, key runs by Finicke and Dupee, and a rough postgame skirmish.
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California
San Jose
Santa Clara
Yale
Carlisle Indians
New Haven
Harvard
Indians
Cambridge
Carlisle
Bit
Finicke
Dupee
Ofteen
Brown
Stillman
Rod and Gun Angling Yarn Portrays Poetry Near Truth
A fragment from the Chicago Inter Ocean presents a rod and gun angling tale in Yellow Stone Park. The quoted critic argues the piece is grounded in fact and logic and merits consideration by readers who seek poetry close to the truth. The excerpt begins with You needn't think that just because.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone
Bexin
Avery
Chicago
Golfers face muddy links as rains roll in at boot mans match
The Brassie Golf Club faced late season delays with rain threatening to flood the Point Adams course in San Francisco where Colonel Bogey defeated six contenders in a 18 hole match. W P Johnson led scores with Stratton close behind in a field that included C Port of San Francisco collector nominee Stratton and notable pro Horace Rawlins, who shot 37 on the nine hole course.
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Point Adams Links
San Francisco
W. F P. Johnson
Stratton
Sohn P. Jackson
W. P. Johncott
E B. Stratton
A. H. Higgins
J. H. Ames
H. C. More Ha
T. Hutchingon
Horace Rawlins
Oakland Golf Club
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James B. Ferguson
Lexington
Ferguson
Billy Randall
Panamint
Billy
Southern Girl
Alec
Gauntlet
Montanus
Lord Granville Gordon
London
Jock~ Eya
Articulate
R. B. de B. Lopez
Rolling Beer
Ltter
Sone
Terry McGovern
Kid" Broad
Tattersall's
McGovern
Joe Gans
George
Kid
Brushiams
James A. Hartisma
John J
Rhogeriams
Hoston
National League
Comiskey
Aye
Jimmy Manning
Clarence Saulspaugh
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
American League
Minneapolis
Ball
R. W. Kent
New Southern Association
New Orleans
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Little Rock
Memphis
Shreveport
Birmingham
Nashville
Lew Whistler
Connie Mack
Milwaukees
Quinn
National Association
National Sereement
Tom O'Rourke
Walcott
Sharkey
Tom
Sailor
Jeffries
Rublin
Billy Madden
Vancouver
B. C
Takoosh Harbor
W J. Lambert
Gam
Lambert
Horgeman
Red
Trout
Hare and Hounds
Lady Regina
For Glory
Danny Belle
Lopes & Son
Sara
Union Park
San Franciavo
Colonel Lopez
Werribee
Chicago Boy
Warship
Floodgate
Mose
Imp
Piery Face
Soldiers’ Field
Lafayette
Pennsylvanias
Pennsylvania
Rod and
Brassie
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