Odd Auction Tale Of Musket The Unmuckiest Horse
An auction catalog description mocks a trotter named Musket sold in Cleveland. The horse, billed as the unmuckiest on earth, is traced from Inwa to a Cleveland sale and back, with a string of ill luck, sickness, and mishaps noted. The owner, after costly misfortunes, ultimately sells him at a good price despite the tale of woe.
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Cleveland
New York
Chicago
W. E. Fasig
Inwa
Janse
Glenville
Chi
Totaater
Gleesland
Tia
Jockey Club Formed In New Orleans For American Turf
Special to The Sun from New Orleans reports the formation of the American Turf association with officers elected for the year. President J Winn of Louisville, vice president Ha Corrigis of Chicago, treasurer J M O'Brien of Chicago, secretary T B Cromwell of Chicago. Notable attendees included Corrigan from Hawthorne and Panama Park, and Samuel Heaslip, president of the New Orleans Jockey Club, who presided as the organization took shape.
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New Orleans
Suite J. Winn
Louisville
Ha Corrigis
Chicago
O'Brien
T. B. Cromwett
Bo Corrigan
Hawthorne
Panama Park
Kansas City
Mate J. Winn
New
Tigers Tie Strong Contests In Local Basketball Events
In a noisy week of league play, Mercer denied signing with Farrell's team while aiding Anderson on Monday. Devin Min's illness and Bevin's fever loom as concerns. Houghton emerged at center, and Lafayette’s shooting slump continued. Danville defeated Logansport 4 to 2 as Miller and Murtaugh shone in Terre Haute, with Spat Madey sidelined.
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Dev
Min
Bevin
Rome
Houghton
Center Laudis
Cohen
Devin
Anderson
Terre Haute
Miler
Murtaugh
Terre Haule
Spat
Madey
Woods
Miller
Pershing to Hold Job as Postmaster at Tipton
Special to The Sun reports from Nobsville that Congressman C B Landis will recommend the reappointment of M W Pershing as postmaster at Tipton for another four years. The move aims to maintain continuity in local postal operations.
Racing Legislation and City Sports News In Chicago
Reports detail Indiana racing bills facing opposition while Chicago gears up for a busy sports season. Notes cover purses, venues, and plans for boxing and baseball talent, including Oshkosh events, Windy City racing hopes, and star matchups in boxing and football circles.
Kid McCoy quits the ring as weight tops 175
Special to the Sun from Hot Springs Arkansas on February 7 reports Kid McCoy, weighing over 175 pounds and gaining strength since his coast stay. He says he has fought his last fight, plans to train, but sees little money in boxing and hints at possible future ventures.
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Hot Springs
Ark
McCoy
Los Angeles
Twn Bullivan
Hosing
Orly Hall
Wiliam Muldoon
Ganzeta Declines Grifiths Offer To Stay With Highlanders
Local note from Grand Rapids reports Jah Gappel of this city, once base for the New York Americans, refuses to sign with Manager Griffith for next season. The Grand Rapids deal with a Chinese connection appears to have collapsed. Ganzeta states he prefers to play with the Highlanders, with team bosses believing a cut in Ganzeta’s salary may have influenced the decision. Managers Griffith and Avainue expect Ganzel to meet firm on future terms.
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Mich
Gappel
Clir
New York Americana
Haa
Griffith
Grand Rapide Franc Chine
Ganzeta
Highlanders
Bbs
Philadelphie
Ollezat
Reagan Newepanner
Ryan Washington
Hank
Ryan
Jimmy Hyon
Olle
New York
Philadelphia
Oille
Baye
Connie Mack
Pirk
Referees Urged to Enforce Polo Rules and Fair Play
Sporting commentary argues referees must uphold polo rules strictly. It criticizes missed fouls, calls for stronger leadership from officials, and cites Indianapolis league tensions over six games. It notes Danville and Lafayette as rising contenders and hints at league politics affecting decisions.
Boy Fatally Burned While Playing Near Conkstave
Noblesville Indiana reports a fatal incident as Max, 3, son of Fred Hare of Tortonville, was fatally burned on the head and chest Monday evening while playing around the conkstave.
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Noblesville
Ind
Fen
Von
Fred Hare
Tortonville
Illustrated Billiards Follow Riot on the Ratt
A fragmentary billiards guide describes striking the cue ball with precise aim and light contact to follow the object ball into position. The text emphasizes eye focus and controlled cueing to execute shots.
Jack Johnson’s Loud Attire Draws Fashion Scrutiny
Special from San Francisco describes boxer Jack Johnson as a fashion plate, detailing his tall frame, broad hat, flashy clothes, and multiple diamonds. The piece imagines how he would dress if he becomes world champion, noting his gentlemanly manner and appetite for money.
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Ban Francisco
Tint Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Dt Duhnsen
Jeffries
Maxtig
Petre
Wa Johnson
Jack
Peter Jackson
Dery
John L. Sullivan
Johnson
John James Arthur Johnson
Hoe
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jack Johnsey
How They Stand : Local College Scores Preview
Monday Night's scores show WOL Ms, TTANte and Lafayette among teams tallying results. Tuesday games list Tokome and Murlon with varied outcomes as leagues post standings and upcoming matches.
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Tokome Ad Findhetewedia
Ufo
Logatisnert
Murlon
Erer Ubune
Handsome New Trophy for Italian Auto Race
The Italian sportsman Vintones Florida offers a seven year northern Lary race for cars under 294 pounds. Distances range from 47 to 821 miles with Italy four tecal mile declared. Catalogues award yearly trophies to winning owners and the original trophy transfers after seven years to the car with most wins. Race rules align with the Gordon Bennett cup, aiming to start during Brescia week at the end of August.
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Vintones Florida
Lary
From the Weddell bar to Irish players in baseball
A Cleveland Chicago game row spills into a Weddell house bar scene. Kelly argues fines with Gaffney over a dispute, then bets on a dice throw. The tale expands to Irish influence in baseball and anecdotes about players like Mack and Ryan, with cross city skirmishes and mythic motives.
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Esmerates
Cleveland
Blanding
Weddell House
Cmaire Gaffney
George Rons
Chicago
King
Kelly
Gaffney
Clem
Kel
Gal
Boas
Ead Kelly
Fey
Vera
Gainey
Felices
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Coaghing Coaches to Test New Football Rules
Philadelphia reports a plan to have the intercollegiate rules committee test proposed football rule changes in practice sessions with eastern and western coaches. University of Pennsylvania players will join spring drills, allowing the new formations to be tried before formal adoption.
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University of Pennsylvania
Jermaryeng
Ne Futhadl
Zimmer 18 an old one special to the sun
Clevelanders recount aging in baseball with Charley Farrell and Metinire as younger. Charley Zimmer proclaims he is younger by years, recalling Hot Springs conditioning and a boast that he remains productive. He notes Count Campau is older, spent much time in minors, and hints at future major league service.
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Cleveland
Metinire
Charley Farrell
Charley Zimmer
Hot Springs
Fem Ca
Campau
New Athletic Director George F Downer Named at UW
George F Downer, recently elected to receive CWE Kilpatrick to assume his duties, becomes UW athletic director. A Wisconsin graduate, Downer captained the Badger football team and organized the Wisconsin Interscholastic Education program. He has since written about college sports for major newspapers and magazines and will dedicates full time to athletics management on the faculty.
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Kilpatrick
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Downer
Badger
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