National Balloon Race Debuts At Indianapolis June Six
The Aero Club of America will inaugurate the first national balloon race on June 6 at the Indianapolis Motor Parkway. The winner earns a gold cup worth 1000 dollars and is named national balloon champion of the United States. The event moves up earlier to avoid a clash with a St. Louis contest in October.
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Indianapolis
Aero Club of America
United States
New York
Indianapolis Motor Parkway
St. Louis
Danny Goodman Faces Young Saylor in Upcoming Auditorium Bout
Chicago light heavyweight Danny Goodman, described as a Hebrew fighter, is expected to oppose Young Saylor at the next auditorium show. Goodman cites a record of knocking out 11 of 13 black opponents in the 126 to 128 pound class, including one in 27 seconds. He notes a shortage of colored contenders in his division and avoids boasting about the statistic.
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Chicago
Young Saylor
Auditorium
Danny
Madden Granted Absolute Divorce in Kentucky Case
John E. Madden, famed turfman and Hamburg Place owner, receives an absolute divorce from Anna Louise Madden in Fayette circuit court. Judge Watts Parker awards custody of two sons, Edward 14 and Joseph 9, to Anna Louise with no alimony for Madden and restricts her access to the boys.
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Lexington
Watts Parker
Fayette
John E. Madden
Hamburg Place
Anna Louise Madden
Louis V. Bell
Edward
Joseph
Ed Curley's Selections From Three Tracks
The veteran bettor Samuel Curley lists picks for Tampa Oakland and Los Angeles card races with best bets on Jeanette M at Tampa and Belmere at Oakland. The columns cover six races per track with horse names across each lineup and predicted outcomes.
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Tampa
Col. Austin
Sylph
Fearnaught
Jeanette M
Clairborne
Melise
Melange
Malediction
Countermand
Sally Preston
Ray Thompson
Noiseless
Lucullus
Jack McKeon
Arthur Stilwell
Donaldo
Reticent
Meringo
Oakland
Oh Settler
Massa
Manesard
Coopertown
Pan
Balronia
Dargin
Tawasentha
May Amelia
Fuletta
Clamor
Pan de Oro
Belmere
Estella C
Woolen
Ocean Queen
Workbox
Fanatic
Los Angeles
Gollyding
Snowbell
Enfield
American Cans Extend Lead With Three Wins
The American Cans defeated the Kahns in three games in the Manufacturers' league as Parrys swept Mayer Stencils and nipped the Kahns for second place. Lillys and others took losses to Lillys, National Autos and Laycocks while Mitchell led with 21 in the last relay. Tucker scored 247 for American Cans and Bumb added 243. The Directoires beat the Antlers in the Elks' league as Ferner posted 211 and 216.
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Kahns
Parrys
Mayer
Centurys
Lillys
National Autos
Laycocks
Mitchell
Tucker
Bumb
The
Directoires
Ferner
Wagner Will Play Declared By Dreyfuss
Pittsburg National Baseball Club president Barney Dreyfuss announced Hans Wagner will return to his old shortstop position for the coming season. Dreyfuss, back from the east, stated Wagner is pledged to play.
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Pittsburg
Hans Wagner
Barney Dreyfuss
Dreyfuss
Wagner
Seitz to Sign with Reds. National League Trial Ahead
Pitcher Seitz, noted for speed and a famed spitter, heads to Cincinnati for a second chance in the National League. Clark Griffith backs the move after praise from Germany Schaefer and a season in the Central league, with Seitz slated for spring southern training.
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Seitz
Carr
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Clark Griffith
Germany
Schaefer
Detroit Tigers
Chicago
Griffith
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by Paz0 Ointment
Guaranteed to cure any case of itching burning bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. 50 cents.
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Stoner
Jeffries Heads West For California Tour
Jim Jeffries leaves Los Angeles with his wife for Bakersfield where he opens a California theatrical tour tonight. Sam Berger and Professor Cornell join for a massage stunt as Jeffries performs one night stands across California before sailing to New York for a 20 week engagement starting March 9. The California shows are separate from the main engagement and pay $50,000.
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Los Angeles
Jim Jeffries
Coast
California
Jeff
New York
Boxing Bill Aims Eight Round Contests In Tennessee
Nashville Feb 9 Representative Scott introduced a bill to permit eight round boxing contests in this county. If enacted it would open the section to pugilists and likely trigger events locally.
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Nashville
Tenn
Scott
Jack O Connor Named Manager of Little Rock Team
Jack OConnor, veteran catcher, released by the Browns, has landed a managerial berth with the Little Rock club. He has not yet signed but is expected to formalize the deal, following days of dispute with Michael Finn. OConnor is set to lead the Little Rock squad for 190?.
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ST. Louis
Jack O’connor
Browns
O'Connor
Little Rock
Michael Finn
Jack
Cecil Ferguson Accepts Amended Boston National Contract
Terre Haute February 9 Cecil Ferguson Boston Nationals pitcher who rejected a lower salary contract has received an amended document. He is pleased with the terms and will sign.
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Cecil
Terre Haute
Cecil Ferguson
Boston National
Decker and Fitzgerald Boxers End With Draw
George Decker and Terry Fitzgerald fought to a draw in a wind-up bout at the West End Athletic Club in Philadelphia before a large crowd last night.
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Philadelphia
George Decker
Terry Fitzgerald
West End Athletic Club
Martin Beats Oscar Martin in 15-Round bout at Monumental Club
Baltimore report says Kid Seager defeated Oscar Martin of Philadelphia in a 15 round boxing match held in the Monumental Athletic Club. The short article also lists local ads for Bliss Native Herbs on Washington Street and a Denison Hotel dining room specialty offer.
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Martin
Baltimore
Kid Seager
Oscar Martin
Philadelphia
Monumental Athletic Club
Left Without A Good Bye In Packey McFarland Fight
Packey McFarland leaves for Chicago after his mother falls ill, forcing cancellation of the planned fight with Dick Hyland at Coffroth's arena. Harry Gilmore, McFarland’s manager, confirms the abrupt departure and cites the mother's serious rheumatic condition as the reason.
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Packey McFarland
Dick Hyland
Coffroth
Arena
Washington
McFarland
Chi
Hyland
Examiner
Harry Gilmore
McFarlaii
Gilmore
Packey
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Chicago
Mahmout Wins Two Falls In 20 Minutes At Terre Haute
In Terre Haute on February 9 Mahmout defeated Demetral in two straight falls taking 20 minutes and 4% seconds. Mahmout showcased superior strength while Demetral used more science and held more, but Mahmout broke them. An exhibition match with Leo Pardello is set for Indianapolis Saturday night.
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Mahmout
Terre Haute
Ind
Demetral
Turk
Leo Pardello
Indianapolis
McIntosh Ships Fight Films Aims Burns Johnson Rematch
London reports promoter Hugh McIntosh has arrived from Australia with the Burns Johnson fight films and exclusive rights to them. He expects Burns to arrive in about six weeks and hopes to stage a rematch meeting with Johnson to regain prestige, even at low purse.
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London
Hugh McIntosh
Australia
United States
McIntosh
Burns
Johnson
Marion Defeats Richmond in Hoosier Polo Thriller
In Richmond Indiana Marion tops Richmond 7 to 6 in overtime to clinch first place in the Indiana Polo League series. The dramatic finish came late last night with Marion sealing the victory after a tied regulation.
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Richmond
Ind
Marion
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