Corbett denies wife’s divorce claims fight was fake
Pugilist Corbett, arriving in Queenstown, rejects divorce allegations from his wife and the claim that his bout with McCoy was staged. He defends his character, says he never faked a fight, and explains travel under assumed names to Europe for pleasure. He also addresses rumors about Miss Corneille aboard the Campania.
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Corbett Arrives in London After Train Ride
London dispatch reports James Corbett arriving Saturday afternoon, denying elopement rumors and defending his private life. He split from actress Margaret Corneille, who arrived on the same train and checked into the Victoria while Corbett stayed at the Cecil. he refused to comment further.
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Corbett to Paris Sparring Tours After Divorce Suit
In a courtroom dispute, George Considine remarks Jim would be pleased if his wife succeeds. A heated scene followed as Mrs Corbett urged him toward the fight with McCoy. Other notes report a Milwaukee Milwaukee vs Indianapolis game with erratic pitching, ragged fielding, and a 38 to 14 score final, detailing bases on balls, hits, and double plays.
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Indianapolis
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Sheridan
Last of the year at Minneapolis basketball clash ends unevenly
Minneapolis faced Cleveland in two games with scattered scoring and unclear final totals. Chicago met Buffalo in a separate contest with partial box details showing Kansas City style?
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National League Standings and Game Box Scores
National League clubs show Brooklyn leading with 69 wins and 45 losses, followed by Pittsburgh 67–50 and Philadelphia 51–? Chicago 61–48, Boston 59–48, St. Louis 61–45, Cincinnati 57–, New York 49–, with box score details noting Cincinnati fielding 2 runs, 9 hits, 1 error to Brooklyn 0 runs, 6 hits, 0 errors and New York batsmen hitting strongly in their 5 runs, 9 hits, 2 errors against Chicago’s 1 run, 5 hits, 6 errors.
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New Castle and Anderson Race to Narrow Deficits
New Castle reports R 6 with 7 hits and EB 2 while Anderson trails at R 2 with 8 hits and E 3 in a tense mini contest. The scoring lines indicate competitive innings and shifting momentum between the clubs as the game unfolds.
Terre Haute poised to land Interstate league team next year
Terre Haute appears set to receive an Interstate league franchise next season. Other results include the Dayton Interstate team defeating Richmond 5 to 1 and the Indianapolis Reserves losing 11 to 9 to the Red Stockings in Memphis. Boston Baltimore and Brooklyn held the National league title early, but a three game swing by Pittsburgh could decide this year. The Irvington Stars seek Al Rabe for a Sunday game.
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Pittsburg
Irvington Stars
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Anacon da Searchlight fair match race hints at delays
Gossip notes no races at the Gentlemen's Driving Club next Friday due to the state fair. Sterling R Holt reports five horses capable of beating 2 11 and winning races alone. A special feature will pit the sprinkling wagon and team against any horse for a half mile handicap with a close finish anticipated. Also reports New York trot and pace results, Terre Haute meet date, and Northwesterns seeking under 19 games with ball clubs. C Whitridge 316 W Sixteenth St. listed for contact.
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Freay
Brandywine
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Bid of Nations Grand Bicycle Race Wins Paris Title
The American team of Cooper McFarland and Banker captured the grand bicycle race of all nations in Paris on Friday. Reports say Kid McCoy returned home after an incident with his clothes and a whisky decanter, while Ben Yanger and Young Mowatt had a slugging draw in Chicago Friday night. Peter Maher stopped Jim Jeffords in two rounds in Philadelphia Friday night. South-side bowling league elected officers Friday night and plans six teams starting October 17 at Germania, Stone Palace and Phoenix alleys. The summer sports season wanes as Chicago clinches the American league pennant and Dayton wins the Interstate, with Major Taylor claiming the national track title. Football practice continues, leagues form, billiards grow popular, and Shine Stanley fights Kid Frank Robison next Thursday in Shelbyville for the state lightweight title. Robison fights in Indianapolis. The mill site remains to be determined by police.
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Philadelphia
Peter Maher
Jim Jeffords
Willie
John Wolsiffer
Fred Kroeckel
A. E. Parnin
Henry Fesner
Germania
Stone Palace
Phoenix
Dayton
Major Taylor
Shine
Stanley
Kid
Frank Robinson
Robison Lven
Indianapolis
Shelbyville
Moffatt to never return to ring after shoulder injury
San Francisco reports that Jack Moffatt may never box again as doctors say his dislocated left shoulder will be largely unusable for six months and unlikely to regain strength. The bout with Al Neill was halted by the referee after Neill exploited the injury and the prefight knockout ban. Ryan claims he did not plan to fight but followed managers to avoid harming attendance.
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Jack Moffatt
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Ryan
Jeffries to chase Fitzsimmons for best inducements
New York Sept 15 Jim Jeffries announced he will travel anywhere to fight the best offered. Brady stated Fitzsimmons has until Nov 1 to accept the challenge. if he declines Jeffries will pursue other top contenders such as Ruhlin or Sharkey.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Brady
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Ruhlin
Sharkey
Races Highlight Fast Times and Colorful Start
Friday’s business men's races featured dramatic starts and close finishes. Starter Shideler avoided watches until a wrong third heat time, but J C Sipe correctly timed 1 12. Notable moments included a wagon race won by Dr Dupont in 3 09 and a dramatic late miss by Zimmerman. Multiple heats and times quoted showcase a lively evening of track and pony racing with several near draws and fast match race efforts.
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Ed Beiser
Dr. Tulley
Jack Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Ora Shover
Ray Frank
John Pearson
Dick J
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Jacotsy
Roberts
J. N. Dickerson
Sunbury Man Pleads Guilty Over Prayer Chain Scheme
A Sunbury Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to originating a prayer chain aimed at defeating McKinley but refused to reveal his name. He said he began the chain with letter number one on March 4, sending copies to friends who spread the message by threefold branching, with rising counts projected to exceed one million letters by chain position 21.
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McKinley
Luella McWhirter
Indiana
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Local Marriage License Granted to Harmon and Gasper
Abel Harmon 71, a wealthy farmer, and Miss Cora Gasper 29 were licensed to marry. The groom, living with his children, says a wife will make home more comfortable. Miss Gasper has been housekeeper for Mr. and Mrs. Reddin Johnson, who plan to live with the newlyweds and are greatly attached to her.
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Senator Thurston's New Babe Born in Washington
Washington reports Senator John M. Thurston and his wife welcoming a daughter born Thursday in the capital. The child will be named Lola Furman after her mother and christening is planned in about a month. Separately, M. C. A. directors elected E. L. Davis of Milwaukee as educational director to organize classes at the association rooms this Saturday night.
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John M. Thurston
Lola Furman
E. L. Davis
Milwaukee
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Association Rooms
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Repubican Party
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