Race for Second Place in National League Should Be Interesting
Special to the Sun from St. Louis March 14. Managers McCloskey and McAleer predict a close National and American league race with New York to win the pennant though rivals Chicago Pittsburgh and others may challenge. Giants strong but luck and pitching could alter standings.
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Boston
Corbett Picks Dane to Win in Newspaper Bout Opinion
Analysis by a columnist predicts James J. Corbett will back Dane to defeat Terry McGovern, arguing McGovern’s temper and Nelson’s new tactics could decide the bout, with Corbett favoring a Dane win and a possible Nelson edge in a rough fight.
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McGovern
Nelson
Connett
Eneterprits Association
Prank
Balleva
Terry McGovern
Ocheme
Nalson
Tarry
Terry
Ebony Breaks Ascot Track Record at Ascot Park
Ebony the Hack colt, bought by EB Wayland & Co, is among the coast’s best racers. Once retired 30 days, he was reinstated and has never been out of the money. He shaved a half second from the Ascot Park track record for a mile and 50 yards, clocking 1 43%.
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Cal
Ebony
EB. Wayland & Co
Ascot Park
William Walker
Tecommy Abony
Fight Hype Builds for Nelson McGovern Clash in Philadelphia
Philadelphia March 14 The boxing world buzzes over the Nelson McGovern bout at the National Athletic Club as tickets sell at high prices. Nelson claims peak condition and vows to win in six rounds, while McGovern predicts a knockout and aims to bring the lightweight title to Brooklyn.
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National Athleticcra
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Johnny Buralle
Ferry Lea
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McGovern
Nolan
Certion
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Ton Altongiy
Britt
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Fess
Brooklyn
Jack McAuliffe
Guide Is Out Sprauting's Official Baseball Guide
Sprauting's official baseball guide edited by Henry Chan wick promises revised playing rules and a nose index. It covers rule changes in italics plus directions for layouts, percentages, and field setup, plus schedules for national leagues and minors.
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Henry Chanwick
Diverse Boxing and Baseball Notes From Early Season
Washington fans await a whirlwind Nelson McGovern bout while umpire Sheridan protests rule changes. New York stage fight featuring Gibbs and Egan ends with officials separating fighters after they crash through ropes. Memo on Edward Waddell and Charlie Farrell signals spring sports chatter as Memphis reports on Jimmy Hurt and Catsier Fitzgerald joining Minneapolis for the season.
Harvard Athletes Face Public Naming Over Grades
Cambridge March 14 The Harvard varsity captains announced they would publish the names of athletes not in good standing academically. Several dozen players across squads fear exposure as delinquents, with some of the best men among those cited though the exact count is undisclosed.
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Tim Hearst Demands Apology After Te Beau Incident
Wrestler Tim Hearst forces Te Beau to apologize following a heated baseball style confrontation in New York. Umpire troubles, jeers from Cleveland crowd, and later meeting at a hotel frame a chaotic scene with Te Beau’s bloodied eye and Hearst insisting on contrition.
Measurements of M Gjovern and Nelson
Nella Migovern and Nelson are listed with various height and measurement values such as feet and inches. The figures include 7 and 4 inch tall entries, multiple inches readings, and odd fragments like 199 inches and 13 inches. The text appears corrupted with numerous misspellings and nonstandard units.
Rise and Fall of Kilmer Smathers in Oil and Racing
Special to The San New York March 14 recounts Kilmer Smathers rising from penniless speculator in Bradford to oil fortune and betting legend. He backed Bradfords McGraw era rival in 1890s championship, bet large sums, and earned fame for audacious plunges, including six figure bets and a famed 91 909 payoff on a McCnerney win.
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Olean Picher
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M Walls
Grandheart Frente
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Marken
Horse Sale At Wabash Opens With Large Attendance
The third annual Daugh erty Frog horse sale in Wabash Indiana opened yesterday drawing the largest crowd from across the country. About one hundred horses were sold this afternoon with high prices achieved for notable entries. Notable consignments included Gas Light and Sphyne Lasers among others as bidders from Louisville Toledo and Kalamazoo competed.
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Wales
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Paeer
Frank Tavelase
Kalamaco
Mish
W. W. Walt
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Lauiseille
Kyi
Tod Wo Ranland
Salem
Ainh Bma
Prince Ane Tos
Poet
Shuman
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Gold
Wan
Louisville
Demarest and Porgenburg Win Billiard Matches in Chicago
Calvin Demarent of Chicago and J Ferdinand Porgenburg of New York won the second and third games in the national amateur billiard championship tourney in Chicago on Wednesday. They defeated National Champion C P Conklin of Chicago and Charles B Norriy of New York, with Demarest notably showing youth and inexperience but delivering strong play.
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Calvin Demarent
J. Ferdinand Porgenburg
New York
C. P. Conklin
Charles B. Norriy
Fal Blularda
Demarest
Wien
Fight May Be Stopped In Gans Sullivan Bout
San Francisco March. Word from Los Angeles says the Gans Sullivan contest may be postponed Friday night. Authorities and promoters back the idea of staging fights there. Eddie Graney, the noted referee, is very ill and doctors fear necessary surgery for appendicitis.
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Murbarger Challenged by Barr in Indianapolis Bout
Sam Murbarger and manager W M Barton respond to Wil Steinmetz and Joh Vor with a bet on any portion of 10 that Murbarger can show salient timing. Addie Barr, Cincinnati wrestler, declares desire to meet Murbarger but cannot draw the Indiana man into a match.
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Rube leads angry players in old game speech
A crowd awaits the start as Reuben One steps forward, recalling a life in baseball from New York to Pennsylvania. He speaks to players about loyalty and courage, urging them to play on and confront mistreatment, even threatening to confront the umpire and strike for pay.
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WADDELL ASSAULTED AS PITCHER ROBBED OF $40
Philadelphia pitcher Edward Waddell was beaten unconscious in Montgomery while traveling at Atlenat. He was robbed of $40 and his head sustained a deep gash. Waddell, favoring cooperation with police, said he could identify the assailants but medical staff limited him. He recalled two negroes and warned he would aid the investigation once his condition allowed.
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Rube) Waddell
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Race Results At Hot Springs and New Orleans Card
Race results from Hot Springs and New Orleans track events show multiple races with winners and times including Cottage Maid and Maxim Gorky. The long list notes horses, jockeys, odds, and finish orders across distances from five to seven furlongs plus a New Orleans City Park card with Helte of the Tay and Onato Than among others.
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Arsenal
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TM Carter
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C. Morris
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Furlongn
Logh Goll
Bwala
Goofy Statement of Glens Falls Insurance Company
The document states the condition of Glens Falls Insurance Company commonly known as 18 Glens Falls Insurance Co. Located at Glen and Boylston streets Glens Falls New Jersey. Officers include J. L. Cunningham as president and R. A. Little as secretary. The stated capital fin capital is 0.00 and capital paid up is one.
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Glen and Boy-1
Glens Falls
J. L. Cunningham
R. A Little
Indiana audit states company assets and liabilities 1906
The document lists assets including cash on hand and by agents totaling 374 023 03 real estate 50 1908 stock and bonds market value and mortgage notes double the mortgaged amount with no encumbrances. Liabilities cover losses adjusted and unadjusted, reserves for reinsuring, and other claims, with a state auditor certifying the statement as of December 31 1906.
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Theen Ship Office
Hoosiers Club Faces Pitching Challenge for 1908 Season
Wattle plans a strong pitching staff from nine league veterans and promising youths. Key candidates include Cromley Kellum Christman and Quiriser, with Fisher from Hot Springs, Summers from Ladoga, and Martin from Indianapolis. The Indianapolis fans recall Kellum’s past wins and Cromley’s noted pitching form, as Wattle assembles a versatile rotation guided by Wismerdom.
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