Tragic Hartfo rd Meet Ends Sadie Mac in Collapse
York reports a light harness racing tragedy at Hartford Charter Oak meeting. Sadie Mac, a leading mare, collapsed in heat four while chasing the top prize, ending a season that had seen multiple records and large purses. Dan Patch continued to impress with world record pace demonstrations. The sport faced ongoing circuit-wide attention amid evolving rules and yellow fever era disruptions.
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JATING THE MANAGER AND BERNHARDT TOUR PLANS
The excerpt shows Sarah Bernhardt planning a farewell tour and discussions with a manager about booking dining rooms at the Palm Beach hotel. The manager fears audience reception and potential trouble, while a separate note mentions Bob Fitzsimmons chasing a championship and a looming fight next week.
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Gans to Meet Sullivan in 142-Pound Bout at Woodward’s Pavilion
San Francisco report says Joe Gans is the favorite to beat Mike Sullivan when they clash at 142 pounds at Woodward’s pavilion. Gans has trained hard, proving he is not a has been, while Sullivan reportedly stayed willing to fight at the agreed weight despite past difficult conditions and mental strain.
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Wrathy at Reid Clique Hinders Harvard Football Reform
Special to The Sam Boston reports internal strife over football rule changes at Harvard. A special committee aimed to limit Head Coach Reid’s voting powers, creating factional dissent and delaying instructions for Reid before the rules conference. The friction, tied to rivalries, threatens Harvard’s reform efforts and harmony among major universities.
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Nicol Leads Jockeys as He Aims to Repeat Last Season
In New Orleans on January 2 Jockey David L Nicol dominates City Park riders with a lead of ten wins over rivals. Once feared as the best Crescent City rider Nicol found New York success with James R Keene but faced doubts from trainers amid early failures. back in New Orleans he again shows form, riding with confidence though critics note nerves in crowded eastern tracks.
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Located the Home Plate in Browns Tale of Kane
Baseball note recounts Harry Kane born Harry Cohen, a St. Louis pitcher once with the Browns and a Springfield transfer. Magnate Hedgen nabbed him from Springfield, Kane returned home amid wildness and minor league tenure, searching for a steady home plate and team.
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Race Results Across United States Tracks
Race results from New Orleans Fair Grounds, Los Angeles Ascot, and San Francisco Oakland listing multiple races, horses, weights, odds, and times. Notable entries include Schohicke, Hann Walley, Buttercup, Hollow magn, and Becher with various distances and purses across venues.
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Paul Cufford
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Buttercup
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Frank Schramm
Black Rand
Bolo
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A New Infield Promised for Washington Americans
Clark Griffiths of the Americans promises an entirely new infield for New York fans with a shake up in the outfield. Keeler will stay in right field at his old station.
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Clark Griffiths
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A Symposium of Quine Aristocracy in East Track Form
A garbled passage notes polican tracks and a hombardier figure who, in fine form, held his own in the East. It mentions a high class mud runner and a California derny winner. Prose indicates a correspondent named Frank skits nite, nee wee Hon handler.
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Blackmail claim hangs over Fitzsimmons OBrien bout
Special to The Son reports a conspiratorial view of the Fitzsimmons OBrien fight. An observer claims a planned fix enriched bettors and that Fitzsimmons took about 78 percent of the purse while OBrien gained glory. The tale alleges heavy betting on an outcome and rounds, with suspects denying the accusation amid ongoing sporting controversy.
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Henderson Wins Fight in Ten Rounds at St. Bernard Club
Teddy Meader of West Baden Indiana defeated Young Roeller in a ten round bout at St. Bernard's Athletic Club. Referee Norton judged the decision in Meader's favor, drawing mixed reactions as many felt a draw would have been fair. Roeller's supporters were surprised by the outcome.
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Serpra-MeRoverenn Amapelitions
Cincinnati
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Teddy Meader
Fremont Still Booming Promoter Sparks Controversy
A garbled report from PromoutionNews and KNIT Of Winker Cidh references a new painter Reed fib on a redskin amid a scene with Young Mo's and a Standard magnate. Tom Lawson is noted as shouting Give it to hive to donate.
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Well Known Player Dead After Long Baseball Career
Special to The Sug Kansas City January Frank Ronner a well known baseball player is dead after a long career. He spent 40 years as a professional, played with the old Baltimore Orioles during their pennant run, then starred for Louisville before a Kansas City transfer. He was regarded as one of the best second basemen in the American Association.
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Donahue’s Hasty Payday Involving Donahue Lost 2500
Frank Donahue Cleveland pitcher, wintering in Philadelphia, becomes entangled in a sensational scheme to set his price. Negotiations with Grillo and Kelley escalate to absurd sums, culminating in a dramatic collapse as Donahue is stunned by a claimed $5,000 offer and then a far different total.
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Joe Kelley
Jack Harper
Camp Brown
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Fo Ed Grillo
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Corbett Training Hard for Herrera Showdown in January
Young Corbett trains intensely for his boxing match with Aurelio Herrera at the Pacific Athletic Club this month. He runs six miles each way to Ascot Park, then spars with Joe Green and the Montana Kid. Herrera promises improved form after past ailments, with a potential future bout against Kid Hermann. The Jan. 12 date is set, with Corbett favored on weight and momentum.
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Central Polo League Standings Referenced in Canada
Special to the Sun from Toronto reports a national exhibition of automobiles motor boats and accessories to be held in Toronto in early April. Organizers include Canadian makers and distributors, with two thirds of American cars and several foreign models included, promising a broad Canadian showcase for motorists.
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Veteran jockeys pace racing world with shifts in power
Fred Yaral and Harry Lewis, once favored jockeys, have ridden in England and Austria for five years and are regarded as leading jockeys, especially at Vienna. Jeffries and Wadsworth era retirements loom as O'Brien eyes a comeback. Kaufman vs Willes bout set for Feb. 2 in San Francisco, while boxing and football reform rank high on sports agenda.
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Austria
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Thursday's Game Highlights Across Indiana Venues
The schedule lists Marion at Indianapolis Danville at Logansport and Ft Wayne at Lafayette for Thursday games. A local San Francisco report describes a broker using owls and quail in unusual food trades, with risks and oddities in wildlife handling noted by game commissioners.
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Farrell Led Off Floor by Police In Rough Indy Polo
A chaotic Tuesday polo match in Indianapolis ended with Charley Farrell being led off the floor by police after clashes with Bill Miller and referee Arundell. The game, marked by fouls and heated exchanges, resulted in forfeiture to Indiana’s Indians, while the Anderson team and her supporters faced fouls and fines.
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Indians Defeat Anderson In Amateur Hockey Tilt
Indianapolis beat Anderson 6 to 3 in a rough amateur game. Foster Farrell and Miller led the locals with key rushes. Attendance was 12,000 as Arundell refereed and Pierct scored twice for Anderson while Higgins added 10.
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Local basketball schedule and injuries shake Logansport
In a Monday slate at multiple Indiana venues Logansport faced heavy injuries with Hotterneas and Bone die out while AI Miller ran a fever of 103 after the game. Ft Wayne defeated Logansport 7 to 3 in the afternoon and 6 to 1 in the night. Cogishall headed to Lafayette as Sycamores fell twice to Buckers 7 to 4 and 8 to 5. Kokomo edged Wilcats 7 to 6 while Marion split. Bronclay led an amateur Audi torium mismatch as Samowell starred.
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