Among the Sports Collage of pugilism and baseball notes
A sprawling sports column notes early plans and debates in baseball and boxing. It praises players like Breitenstein and discusses umpire decisions, league policy talks, and promoters moving into new venues. It covers upcoming fights with O Rourke and West, rumors of fake betting, and Jim Corbett’s post fight plans and touring schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arad
Pastures
Connecticut
Newsey
Stiles
Vluhe Dave
Repruta
Tom
Rowrke
Hartford
Gonn
Dim Kennedy
Pat Powers
Ely Wil
New Jersey
Ax Wall
John Dougherty
Tom O'rourke
O'Rourke
Kennedy
Powers
Dougherty
O' Rourke
Coliseum
Cann
Law and Order League
Jersey
Quetlam
New York State Alge
Caine
Ruapke
Sharkey
Dixon
Walcott
Jack O'Brien
O'Brien
Buhiin
Fitasimmons Heyy
Walcoll
Tommy West
Brien
George McPadden
Lewis
Bill
Chicago
Madison
State Streets
Goose Island
Vastern Fishters
Horton
Tommy Sullivan
Johnny Renen
Tommy Felte
Mark McPaiden
Sullivan
Brooklyn
George Dixon
Tommy
Buddy Ryan
Aimhet Banoy Yanger
Maurice Rauch
Reagen
Vy Forbes
McPadden
Billy Rotchford
Clarence Torres
Coney Island
Falersol
Dan Hawkins
Jim Popp
Billy Biltt
Barney Conors
Tattersall'a
Hawkins
McCoy
Louisville
Corrett
Corbett
Frau
Mecoy
Bob Fitzsimmons
Tuckehoe
N.Y
Boxing Bill Shadows Tammany Influence in New York
The piece criticizes proposed boxing legislation as a tool to dodge enforcement and maintain political control. It references Horton law flaws, aims to hide boxing’s intent, and suggests Indiana's 1593 model as a tougher template. Names mentioned include Pusiliami, promoters, and figures like Billy Woods and Buffalo Costello.
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George Siler
Chicago Tribune
Pusiliami
Jeller
New York
Tammany Ball
Wth
Assemblyman
Indiana
Columbia Athletic Club
the Armee
Billy Woods
Buffalo” Costello
Soly" Smith
Sullivans
Rivalry Promises Major American Turf Meeting
The article previews a high stakes rivalry between C E B Whitney and James Ke Keene over Ballyhoo, Towiny Atkins, and Commando with bets on seven furlongs or a mile and timing to aid Ballyhoo Bey. It notes Whitney’s aim to prove Ballyhoo Bey the best while managing an injured leg, and mentions other racing figures, records, and notable horses in a period style report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EB. Whitney
James Ke Kyuene
Whitney
Ballyhoo Yo
Ballyhoo Roy
Towiny Atkins
Commando
Atesars
Keene
Keenes
Fullowss
Nyhou Tey
Tommy Atkins
Jamn Shay
Dechie
Ballyhoo Hey
Jemmay Atkins
Ballyhoo Bey
Ballykoo Tey
Lnland Jockey Club
Maten
Volta
Sreeder
Sparty Tian
Remarkable trotting races and odd bets headline Dubuque meet
A sprawling Derby style report details a seven heat trotting race at Dubuque. The Abbot and Vie, racing against time, push the mile to 2 05 with a final quarter of 0 2046 seconds. Josephine Dixon wins a free for all, lowering her mark to 2:10. Early Mienperp clocks 2:00 4 in a notable heat, while stories on breeders and racing lore fill the column.
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Ed Georg
Lucille
Vie Abbot
Muston
Vless
Dubuque
Josephine Dixon
Game
Early Mienperp
Hhehwanl
Nutwood
Call
Atlanta
Aleanfort
Grandam Starling
George Wilkes
Jessie Penner
Membrine Chief
Hell-at-Law
Gun cabinet details reveal sport shooters stored arms neatly
A fragmented description outlines a gun cabinet used by shooters, with five fixed drawers for tools and ammunition, padded gun rests, and a display that kept firearms dust free yet accessible. It notes a separate chest for clothing and cleaners, with doors locking to keep guns away.
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Rowan Calvin
Spurtemon
Theo
Glove or Grip Try Failures In Shooting Habit
A fragmentary sports note discusses failures and remedies for pulling the trigger in hunting, noting advice to wear a glove or use a thicker grip while many doubt any device can cure the habit. It explores how attention shifts away from shooting and the lure of wildlife photography as a safer, more attractive pastime.
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Father Chadwick
Chadwick
Eng- Bee
Chang
Fea
Hanlon
Bateman
Theodore Breitenstein
South Naw
Breitenskin
Brett
Ulity Olt MoMder
Tan
Brettenstein
Theodore
Dean Mas. Pinkitam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Mia
Pinkham
Mamala Kutler
Bridgwater
MadaAn
Lydia BE
Coydon St
Bradford
Harrold
Lydia E, Winkham
Mas
R. B. Wargorp
Clinton
Lydia E. Pinkhan
Rome
Minneapolis aims to form league meet club for St Paul meet
Wheelmen discuss securing a League of American Wheelmen event with a Minneapolis club for the St Paul meet. Exposition in Minneapolis and the prospect of moving the bureau from Boston to New York are noted as pivotal for better touring information. The article stresses the need for clear headquarters in New York to improve communications for international touring.
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Minneapolia
Stulfate
Anguet
Minneapollens
Minneapolias
Tt Locke
Interipta Tn
League of American Wheelmen
Tearue
Boston
Leagins Sine Tbs
League
New York
Irene
Toston
Malcolm Ford
Ronton
Mohammed
Torpedo Boat Crews Struck by Blinding Searchlight
Report details a searchlight at the torpedo station aimed at crews of Morris Craven and Rodgers. The glare left sailors dazed and unable to operate their boats, with all hands claiming they felt blinded during and after the exposure.
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Morris
Craven
Rodgers
Cats for Manila advertisement shocks Pittsburgh
A New York man placed an odd ad in the Pittsburg papers seeking 160 full grown cats to bring to Fifth Avenue in New York. The stunt drew crowds of children and prompted a rush to collect cats, as residents learned the stray animals fetch high rents. The episode supposedly aims to reduce rat populations in Manila.
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Javier
New York Telegraph
Jockey Lab
Clifton
Bayts
At. Louis Star
Pallbup
Pitsburg
New York Journal
Fifth Avenue
New York
Pittsburg
Motive Love Confession In Chicago Post Snippet
A fragment from the Chicago Post hints at intimate affection and a marriage proposal involving Tantonic and an unnamed partner. The tone implies rumors or a personal inquiry about true feelings and engagement. No clear names or places are confirmed beyond Chicago.
Fragmentary Quote Reflects Philosophical Banter
OCR reads a clipped line where a Countel Philosopher muses on temptation and fidelity. The snippet mentions a man pursued by another’s wife and a punchy exchange about self-control, with Tadiana pulling Pees as a misread fragment of dialogue.
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Tadiana
Doctor-Above All Things Prompts No Payment Worry
Extract from a fragmented quote shows a speaker dismissing a medical bill as unwanted and irrelevant. The exchange mentions a doctor and a promise that payment would not occur, reflecting indifference to debt and a casual tone about financial obligations.
Fragmentary 19th Century Phrase Hurled Into Census Debate
A garbled, stylistically unusual extract resembling dialogue about age and census rules appears. The lines mention a census official, limits from 0 to 10, and a quoted character named Philadulphia Drews, implying a satirical or coded critique of bureaucratic labeling.
Untitled Humility Exchange Noted in Atmosmiere
In the Atmosmiere a dialogue hints at general humility affecting everyone as Mrs Allabout and Mrs Selfdom discuss social rituals. The scene includes a playful remark about shaking hands with Embong, captured in a Chicago Tribune fragment.
Not as He Understood A Natural Death Tale
A confused exchange from a disguised speaker describes a death as natural and old age. The East observer asks if the uncle died naturally while a local, weathered man explains the death as peaceful, attributed to old age rather than a dramatic cause. The exchange hints at family property concerns.
Aristocracy and travel chat spill from letters and banter
A mixed traveler’s glance at London and America prompts talk of aristocracy and class. A Western man notes Paul’s Cathedral in London while European visitors debate blue-blooded lines and American society, followed by a humorous domestic exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
America
Europe
Miss Cayene
Washington Star
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Geiey
Indianapolis Press
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West Virginia
Jimel Donahue
Dayton
Blu
Broux City
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Sioux City
Kreshita
Perryson
Mien
Aub
Tuckahoe
Coney Island of Nowhere
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Shark
Con Island
Be York
Fitz
Job Fitzsimmons
Jim Corbett
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Jim Jeffries
Hit
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Tf Jeffeles
Carson City
Macon McCormick
Thia Prospect
Madison Square Garden
Broadway
Leself Buck Mopin
Fatiana
Philadelphia
Lexington
Fan
Francisco
Jim J
Peter
Clement Scott
England
Crisin
Lia
Ted Sloan
Wille His
Joliet
Wilemime
Detoroo
Judge Hart
Fidwers Hill
Lena Hill
George Campbell
James F. Calle
Foy
California
Cub
Hart Boswell
Chetan
Nancy Hanks
Wens
Robert Nr Gregor
George Hy Ketelnm
Jos Patohin
Mharter
Crescens
Georteatia
Epautet
Leetab
Fred Keyes
Boreals Fork Loy
Witken
Highwood
Neeretta
Neemnut
Mazel Kinney
McKinney
Greyling
Caryle Carne
Masent
Robert J
Piyling Dik
John R. Gentry
Joe Putchen
Putchen
Bonnie Direct
Jold
Charlie Hayt
Billy Wiliamson
Kentucky
Banton
Marcus Daly
Elimendorf Sud
Virgil
Sanford
Hutchinson
Texas
McChesney
Tia
Mrs. Gro
DeKalb Ave
Newport
New York Times
Manila
Chicago Post
Why
Department
Philadulphia Drews
Dean
Glasgow
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