Barrows Men Win Two Games George Dixon Returns Home
George Dixon, famed colored boxer, arrives in America aboard the Campania with Congressman Sullivan and party after three years in England. He recalls boxing purses, finds fighters underpaid, and notes a weaker scene in England. Dixon suggests rising stars like Jem Bowker could thrive in America, while recounting memories of past world title fights.
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Stagg Expects Great Things From His Maroon Eleven
Chicago coach Stagg predicts a strong Maroon football team for fall. He cites new rules improving Chicago prospects while opponents face rosters trimmed by residence limits. Rebuilding aims to reclaim top Western status with fresh talent and returning veterans.
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Miller Huggins and a Season of Strong Play
Baseball notes discuss Miller Huggins and a resilient season showing strong form despite hardship. Mentions Vinson suspended for alcohol use, Moriarity’s noted competitiveness, Dunn’s failed bids for Sheckard and Walverton, and Boston’s home runs amid factory towns.
Sports of all sorts: baseball roundups and management notes
Baseball standings show New York leading the league with results in a mixed bag for Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn and Cincinnati. Dirk Hartley will not return as Cincinnati out fielder guiding next year. The Reds avoid Bath Beach during games with Brooklyn and New York due to a fever outbreak.
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Hired girl chauffeur earns rare skill in Milwaukee
Miss Amelia Caxper of a new city is praised as possibly the only woman in the country who can drive a car, operate, and perform minor repairs like a trained mechanic. For seven years she has served as housekeeper and nurse for J. E Turner, with Turner’s joking idea to make her the official family chauffeur after three driving lessons.
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Hoosiers Defeat Saints in Doubleheader Close Games
Curtis and Reidy starred as the Hoosiers swept a two game set. Curtis pitched the first game, holding the Saints at bay while Genall Hemphill and others contributed on offense. In the second game Reidy allowed few hits as Kilroy closed it out, with the Saints mounting a late threat in the fourth but failing to complete the rally.
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Referee selection looms for Britt Nelson bout
ECRIPPS M RAE PRESS ASSOCIATION San Francisco August rumor says the Britt Nelson fight referee will be chosen Saturday. Managers Britt and Nolan must sign or forfeit 2000 each. Jeffries named as possibility but distrust persists. Groney and Gardner among names. Gardner eager to fight winner amid strong local betting for the Gardner Ryan matchup.
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Runners Clash At Saratoga Tracks Amid Fast Times
The meet features numerous races across venues including Frankfort and Ellwood with horses like Gallant Prince and Betty G competing. Top purses reach several thousands as horses race in 2:55, 2:30, and 2:17 speeds, with notable performances by Abbie, Sadie Mae, and Fortune in varied events.
Boxing muddle leaves champions in flux across divisions
Boxing prospects show a fractured scene with middleweight and heavyweight missing clear title holders as retirements thin the pool. Joe Walcott’s departure opens a void while Ryan, Attell, and Moran contend for featherweight and welterweight supremacy, and Gans remains the standout at lightweight despite ongoing questions about his future.
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Baseball standings and results from Wednesday games
American Association results show Indianapolis beating St Paul 6 1 in the first game, with a later 6 4 win for Indianapolis. Minneapolis split with Louisville two games, Columbus defeated Milwaukee in both games, and Kansas City beat Toledo 4 5 with Toledo netting 8 0 in the second. National League and American League scores list Brooklyn over Chicago 10 9 and other daily outcomes. Central League matches include Wheeling 1 over South Bend 0 and Grand Rapids 0 2, with future Thursday games listed across leagues.
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Connie Mack’s Ball Team Faces Rough Patch in Series
Bob Dunbar reports Connie Mack’s squad losing three straight to the St. Louis club. The piece notes near-term gains against Washington and upcoming games with Jake Stahl’s nine, while discussions swirl about Johnny Butler’s potential rise and George Dixon’s supporters planning a bene. Jiggs Donohue’s indefinite suspension is noted amid other scattered baseball anecdotes.
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