Pugilist Sharkey Plans Return to School Next Month
The young boxer known as Way Pommy Lee, also called Sharkey, the Incal boy, will enter a local commercial school in October to gain general education and prepare for college. Though a famed fighter, he left St John’s parochial school years ago and, after time in the iron foundry, now seeks a disciplined path combining study and boxing.
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College of Experience
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Iron Moulders’ Union
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St. John’s School
Sonoma Girl Runs Fast Mile in Mud at Columbus
Sonoma Girl defeats rival Highball in a muddy mile heat at the Hester-Columbus stake, marking a rare win since control shifted to Captain Springer and the Crabtree stable. Margaret O trotted a strong finish but neither star could prevail in the final heat. two miles earlier yielded a pair of corkers with half poles at 1:01 and 1:02 for the last mile.
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Highball
Highhball
Hester-Columbus
Margaret O
Sonoma
Miss Alta Weiss Delivers Women Powered Pitching in Vermilion
Vermilion Ohio reports Miss Alta Weiss, a frail looking yet formidable pitcher for the local semi professional team, has dominated state opponents with 15 strikeouts in a single game and few hits allowed. Her control, speed, and sharp curves make her a standout batter as well.
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Vermilion
America
Alta Weiss
Miss Alta
Bowling League Opens Season at City Club Alleys
The K F M Bowling league expanded to six teams at City Club alleys on Wednesday night with the Guineas and Buzzards joining. Gale of the Guineas led with 187, followed by J Connors of the Ravens at 184 and Quinn of the Guineas at 181. The Guineas swept three games from the Ravens. Buzzards defeated Eagles in three games. Owls beat Crows three games.
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League of the Waterwagon Boys
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Guineas
J. Connors
Ravens
Quinn
Buzzards
Eagles
Owls
Crows
Gale Abate
Quinn Os
Egan Wetaee
Moran Wee
O Connor
Podeeeneeeanvess
Maloney Seer
J. Connor
Eeneavere
Wit McCool
T. Connor
Ellis
Goory Peer
J Gavin
Crow Gibson
Connor
Murphy T. Carson
C.soess
Newman Wenee
O'Toole
Results at Columbus Horse Races Purse $3000 Pace and Trot
Columbus card shows multiple heats with 2:09 trot time for Snow and Talpa leading early. notable entries include King Entertainer and Margaret O among 2:16 trot stakes and 2:13 pace times. races list horses, drivers, and placements across the day with times ranging from 2:05 to 2:14.
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Talpa
Jones
King Entertainer
Oto Laughlin
McHenry
Margaret O
Davis
Geers
Jack Leyburn
McCarthy
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Young
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Lasall
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John Taylor
R. Wilson
Bonnie Russell
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Emboy
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Charles Belden
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Serigan
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W. McDonald
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Hal B
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Zapel
Hester Schuyler
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New York Ath Club to Compete in Montreal
A team of 12 Trembers from the New York Athletic Club and many Metropolitan champions sail tonight for Montreal to enter Saturday's Canadian championships. Capt. Andrew Glarner of the Frisco Olympics departed New York last night and may meet Melvin Sheppard of the Irish-American A. C. in the half mile. A great race is anticipated if Sheppard runs.
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New York Athletic Club
Montreal
Andrew Glarner
Frisco Olympics
Melvin Sheppard
A. C
Sheppard
Vanderbilt Cup in 1908 discussed by A A A directors
New York Sept 19 The American Auto association directors meet to discuss plans for a Vanderbilt cup race in 1908. The cup race was declared off this year, but President W H Hotchkiss of Buffalo said he is hopeful it will be held next year.
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Sargeant Gym
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24-Hour Auto Race Planned at Morris Park
United Press reports another 24hour auto race set for Morris park on September 27 and 28. Twenty drivers will compete in the main event along with several short distance races on the program.
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New York
Morris Park
Eastern Teams At Work Grilling Practice Begins
New York September 19 All the major football elevens opened practice yesterday and will endure grueling training sessions daily as they prepare for decisive games ahead.
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United Press
New York
Fight referee finds outfielder for Watty operation
President Watkins with James Ryan recommends and purchases Outfielder Davidson of the Peoria club in the Three I league. Davidson, a fast fielder and strong hitter, is praised for arm strength and throwing. Ryan previously urged buying Sweina, Peoria’s first baseman, bought by Pittsburgh for 92,000.
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James Ryan
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Sweeina
Pittsburg
Philadelphia Boxer Claims Jeffries Aided 20 Round Draw
Philadelphia Jack O’Brien details a Los Angeles scheme alleging James J. Jeffries agreed to help Burns and him stage a 20 round draw. He describes meetings with McCarey and a fixed decision, recounting Burns’s vicious nose break and the supposed prearranged outcome amid postfight fallout.
Kansas judge fights rowdyism on the diamond
Police Judge B L Simons in Topeka orders Oklahoma City catcher Eddie Goes to 30 days in the workhouse for punching umpire Guthrie after a dispute. Club owner S C Heyman posts bail pending appeal, pledging to take the case to the supreme court if needed. Rowdyism on the ball field must stop, the judge says, or police will act.
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Eddie Goes
Oklahoma City
Simons
Baldwin Beats Scroggs in Lightweight Bout at Pad dock A C
Matty Baldwin weighing 127 pounds overwhelmed Marty Scroggs in a combative display at Pad dock A C New York last week. The bout drew cheers as Baldwin pressed forward with jabs and uppercuts. Johnny Mack, Baldwin’s manager, aims to match him against Abe Attell or any lightweight contender.
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Marty Scroggs
Baltimore
Horton Law
Baldwin
Scroges
Scroggs
Johnny Mack
New York
Abe Attell
Hitting leaders and signings shape 1907 baseball scene
In Williamsport and beyond the season spotlight shifts to Delehanty Wolverton and O'Hara as top batters eyeing lead. Cleveland's Lajoie and Bradley hold infield honors while Hahn Jones and Stone pace the outfield. Pitching moves include Chech and Upp, with Washington adding Hedger and McDonald sidelined by arm injury. Boxing and boxing-adjacent fare feature Jim Jeffries securing $1,000 for Gans Burns officiating and McCarey chasing a $740 offer. Tom McCreery carries Bryce’s plea for help, and Donahue and Fitzgerald set up New York bouts as press positioning continues.
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O'Connor
Donahue
Lajoie
Bradley
Love Cross
Davis
O'Leary
Monte Cross
Hahn
Jones
Stone
Chicago
Struck Foul Blow Nets Welterweight Victory in Ohio
In Columbus on September 19 Russell Van Horne of Columbus defeated Russell of Philadelphia for the welterweight decision in the seventh round after a foul. Referee Cantlon took time to render the ruling as the blow appeared to be aimed at saving himself. Weighing 145 pounds, both fighters were in good shape with Van Horne delivering more blows throughout the bout.
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Tommy Quill
Brockton
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Nk Russell
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Russell
van Horne
National League score recap at Cincinnati and Boston
In Cincinnati the Reds defeated Chicago 9 to 3 with Welmer Schlei Kling on the battery. At Boston, New York lost to Boston with a 10 to 6 score. batteries featured Lynch Bowerman Cur tis additional players Flaherty Lindamoon and Knoll.
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Chicago
Welmer
Schlei
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Kling
Boston
New York
Lynch, Bowerman and Curtis
Flaherty
Lindamoon and Knoll
American League Baseball Results From Detroit and Washington
Detroit and Chicago games feature Mullin Payne Sullivan and Killian Walsh in battery combinations. Washington and Boston matchups show Oberlin Warner Morgan Criger and Pelty Spencer in action with the Detroit and Cleveland plates contributing runs.
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Boston
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Rhe
St. Louis
Liebhardt and Bemis
Pelty and Spencer
Match Called Off As Rain Forfeits New York Showdown
New York September 19 The rain yesterday caused the match between the Marylebone Cricket Club of London and the All New Yorks to be drawn. The Britishers will start a series with Philadelphia experts tomorrow, the first to be decided at Mannheim.
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London
All-New Yorks
Philadelphia
Mannheim
Jockey Lee Faces Weight Hurdles in East Ride
Cincinnati report says Jockey Lee is growing fast and missing mounts due to overweight. Renny Jacobs notes weight battles hinder his post position and outlines Lee’s erratic form from heavy training, with a return to Latonia expected as season nears. The piece cites Lee under contract to Rome Respess and limited riding for him amid summer off form.
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Jacobs
Walter’ Miller
Hit
Cincinnati
Rome Respess
Opening of fall shoot attracts wide field at Indianapolis Gun Club
The closing day of the Indianapolis Gun Club fall event drew many marksmen. Rivalry surged as shooters posted strong scores on Thursday. Barkley, a Chicago pro, and Fuller, an amateur, led with 187 of 100. LeNoir of Indianapolis and Joe Michaell, also from Indianapolis, trailed closely. Clark, amateur champion at the G. A. H. in Chicago, scored 184.
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Barkley
Chicago
Fuller
LeNoir
Joe Michaells
Witz
Clark
Explosion Fails to Place in Willow Stakes
Special to The St. Gravesend Rack Track report from Sept 19 notes Explosion was heavily backed in the Willow stakes but tired after leading early and failed to win money. Miller urged the horse but could not sustain the stretch drive.
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St. Gravesend
Miller
Mobile Wins Cotton States League Pennant
Mobile clinched the Cotton States league pennant with a comfortable lead on September 19 in Memphis. Vicksburg finished second and was set for a post season series with the leaders, but games may be abandoned as players refused to remain.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mobile
Vicksburg
Have You Tried Helen Byron High Grade Smoke
An advertisement from Leahy & Co of Cincinnati Ohio promotes Helen Byron as a high grade smoke priced at 10 cents. It emphasizes quality and appeals to consumers in need of affordable tobacco products from a local manufacturer.
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Helen Byron
Leahy & Co. Manufacturers
Cincinnati
Ohio
National League Brooklyn at Pittsburg doubleheader
In the National League segment Brooklyn faces Pittsburg in a two game series, while the American League slate features Philadelphia at New York and Boston at Washington in a busy day of baseball.
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Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Washington
Monroe High football player suffers broken collar bone
Arthur Newland of Monroe High School broke his right collar bone during a rush play in a Wednesday football game in Monroe Michigan.
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Arthur Newland
Monroe
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