Johnson Burns bout proposed for Colma September
San Francisco promoter Coffroth offered a 2500000 match for Jack Johnson against Tommy Burns in California on September 9. Sam Fitzpatrick, Johnson’s manager, accepted via wire and set terms with Burns to decide purse division. Johnson and Fitzpatrick will travel to California to acclimate for the title clash.
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Pointer wins Dominion of Canada pace at Kenilworth
Alice Pointer captures the $10,000 Dominion of Canada pace in straight heats at Kenilworth on opening day. Reproachless performed poorly but the program saw all races decided in straight heats. A floral piece was given to owner David Shaw of Pittsburgh after the final heat amid light rain and a 6000 crowd. Judex set a new track record with a 2.07%4 second heat while Strike Breaker won the 2:19 pacers race. Bell Bird and Beatrice Bellini won earlier races.
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Gates wins near 500 thousand at race track
New York August 6 John W Gates earned about 500000 at the race track this season and declined to reveal exact figures. He was notably successful in the latter part of his wagering, making it hard to place bets. He plans to spend his vacation in France.
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Dick Bradley's Ducks defeat Hindle's Mud Hens 6 to 4
Dick Bradley's Ducks beat Billy Hindle's Mud Hens 6 to 4 at Brookside Park on Sunday. The game highlighted catcher Dick Bradley's heavy hitting. The Bradley Ducks seek semi professional competition and invite teams to contact Manager Dick Bradley at 35 E. Ohiost.
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Ramblers of Shelbyville Seek Out-of-Town Game Aug 11
Shelbyville Indiana based Ramblers, a fast 17-year-old team, seek an out-of-town opponent for a game on August 11. Address H. 8S. Keeling, 2 Vanave., Shelbyville.
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Y M T Field Day and Picnic Set for Aug 24
The Y M T announces its annual field day and picnic to be held Saturday at Greenwood park. A new council of the Y M I will be initiated at Clinton Indiana on Sunday.
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Stagg seeks a kicking ace for Chicago football
Chicago plans to recruit a top kicker to replace Walter Eckersall. Director Stagg has sent candidates a pigskin with a booting lesson and requires daily practice ahead of the Sept. 20 training start. He seeks a reliable punter and place kicker to field one of the best teams in years.
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National League Rivalry Scores Reported In Chicago And Philadelphia
In Chicago the Cubs faced the New York Giants with a 1 to 5 defeat and a 1 1 5 line on the scoreboard. Batteries wereTaylor and Moran for the Cubs with Ames and Bresnahan for the Giants. In Philadelphia the Athletics defeated St Louis by a 2 to 2 tally with a 5 1 2 2 line. Lush and Woonan teamed for Philadelphia and Brown and Dooin for St Louis.
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Batteries List by City and Teams Across Matches
A fragmented OCR shows battery pairings and team matchups across multiple cities including Washington New York Boston Cleveland Philadelphia and St Louis with groups of players listed for each battery. The text repeats names like Heydon Patterson Joss Clarke Plank Powers and others in scattered formats indicating multiple battery pairings and game segments.
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Central League Battery Pairings Across Four Cities
In Terre Haute RHE Springfield hosts 00900090001-15 3 Terre Haute 0000000029 41 with Batteries Merryman Chambers Brosius McConnell. Evansville RHE Evansville shows 03000600600 %-35 2 Dayton with Pearson Dunn Yingling Munson. South Bend RHE South Bend 010000000-181 Wheeling 02000900060 0250 Batteries Moore Tieman Friel Philbin. Grand Rapids RHE Grd Rapids 02110002 -612 5 oe 000100100-262 Batteries Bliss Fuller Meyers Munson Texter.
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Sullivan Seeks Pardon for Convicted Boxer
Special to The Sun Columbus Aug 6 John L Sullivan visiting a park meets Frankie McHugh serving five years for highway robbery He believes McHugh innocent and asks allies to aid parole efforts Gov Harris away Sullivan deposits funds with Warden Gould to buy clothes for McHugh upon release
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Saratoga Racing Costs We'll See Public Profit
New York reports twenty two days of racing at Saratoga with 132 events and 26 stakes. Public expenditure plus hotel and leisure costs push the season’s outlay toward $350,000 while Pinkerton security runs about $1,000 daily, yielding an estimated public contribution near $700,000.
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Watkins Lining Up Young Bloods for Indianapolis
The Indianapolis team will feature Bunny Hare at second base in Tuesday’s double header with the Brewers, replacing Lindsay who is sidelined with a battered hand. Hare and Wattsin agreed to terms after Monday’s talks, with Hare signing a better contract. Collins of the Lebanon club also may get a chance with Indianapolis, following strong fielding shows at Brighton Beach. The two-game program starts at 2:15 PM, and the team aims to inject hustle through youth.
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Auto meter records speed to curb excess driving
A giant autometer towers above drivers to display a vehicle’s speed as it passes. The device lines up with any vehicle and shows if the speed limit is exceeded, aiding enforcement and addressing complaints that some motorists drive faster than allowed.
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Costs of Racing Season at Saratoga
Summary of Saratoga racing season costs including association added money owner subscriptions hotel bills and visitor admission fees. The fragment lists expenses and revenues such as policing courses and related charges, indicating overall financial outlays for the season.
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Sports Gossip and Boxing News Roundup
A jumble of sports notes covers baseball, boxing, and track figures. Deserter Bill Carrick returns to Adrian Michigan. The Browns’ Jack Powell and Spencer boast a massive battery. Tom Longboat wins a five mile relay. Johnny Jones seeks east contests. Wagner remains the only batter with a three game hit streak. Cubs, Reds, and Cardinals hit totals are noted. Cobb Crawford and Jones form a strong Detroit outfield trio. Chicago’s pennant chances are questioned by a Quaker expert. Hughey Jennings keeps pitchers rested. Rufus Fitzgerald to meet UC Russell in Brooklyn on August 16. Nolan accuses Nelson of poor discipline after a San Francisco fight. Tommy Murphy and Fighting Dick Hyland set a six round bout before the National A C in Philadelphia on September 11 with a $2500 purse.
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Entries Close for Blue Grass Fair in Lexington
Lexington Ky Aug 6 Entries in most major departments of the Blue Grass Fair August 12 to 17 closed at midnight Secretary Jouett Shouse said all principal cattle sheep and swine herds would attend and there is unprecedented entry in horse shows The show will be the largest and most complete in all departments ever seen in the south
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Tuesday Games Across Leagues Across Cities
Milwaukee faces Indianapolis in a two game set while Minneapolis travels to Columbus and St Paul visits Toledo. Kansas City meets Louisville as Brooklyn hosts Pittsburg and Boston plays Cincinnati in a two game NL slate. In the AL Chicago meets New York and Cleveland visits Philadelphia with St Louis at Boston and Detroit at Washington. Wheeling plays South Bend Canton at Grand Rapids Dayton at Evansville and Springfield visits Terre Haute.
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Hanlon Lacks Trade Beyond Reds Scouring Trip
Boston August 6 Ned Hanlon Reds scout returns home empty handed after visiting city for possible deals. He says Cincinnati lineup looks strong but will seek fast players for next season if possible.
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Rays From The Base Ball Spotlight
In Monday play the Louisville Kansas City contest stood out as the sole American league game, a tight affair that erupted in the ninth with four Colonels runs off Swann. Ames struggled early then settled into a puzzle while New York scraped a win from the Cubs as Giants pitchers Taylor absorbed blows in the eighth and ninth. McGraw, Matthewson, Shay, and Dahlen were ejected by umpire Klein. The Tigers reclaimed the American league lead by sweeping Cantillon’s Senators, while the Sox lost to the Highlanders.
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Changes in Pitchers Special Sun Report
Boston American pitcher Oberlin has been transferred to Washington. Morgan of the St. Louis Americans, formerly a Hooser, has been recruited by the Boston American management.
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Cleveland Club Likely to Stand by Lajoie After Suspensions
The Cleveland club will support manager Lajoie as Stovall and Delehanty remain suspended. Stovall quarrelled with Lajoie and Delehanty is benched for not taking proper care of himself. The move comes despite protests from both players.
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Have You Tried a Helen Byron Smoke for 10 Cents
An advertisement from Leahy & Co of Cincinnati promotes a high grade Helen Byron smoke priced at 10 cents, inviting readers to sample the product. The notice highlights the manufacturer’s identity and origin in Ohio.
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Fitzgerald Aims to Beat Gregg Before Britt Match
Willie Fitzgerald sails for Peoria confident he can outpoint Joe Gregg in Tuesday’s clash, vows a forfeit if victorious, and longs for a Britt rematch. He notes Britt’s recent return boosts lightweights, cites past Frisco and Indianapolis bouts, and predicts Britt would fetch a major challenge. Gregg and Fitzgerald, Indianapolis-linked, battle at Peoria with James Ryan as judge and referee.
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Buffalo Race Summaries for Three-Year-Olds and Pacing
race results from Buffalo feature the Preparation Purse for three-year-olds with Bell Lird and Nancy Medium leading at 2 12 and the Dominion of Canada pace listing Alice Pointer and Bonanza among others with times around 2 00. Also reported are Lefaysus Hotel 8 16 trot with Beatrice Bellini and Wild Bell, and the Judex pace at 2 09 with Electric Storm and Laura Bellini among entrants, showing multiple tracks and purse events with noted times.
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