Attell vs Nelson Promises Even Bout In San Francisco
In San Francisco on March 31 the Attell versus Nelson fight draws even betting and high expectations. Nelson plans to weigh under 132 pounds tonight at 6 o clock while Attell targets 125 pounds. The Colosseum arena work finishes with 7,900 seating capacity and Tim McGrath sought for Nelson.
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San Francisco
Cal
Abe Attell
Nelson
Attel
Attell
Tim McGrath
Coliseum
Sam Berger
United States
Wisconsin Illinois league opens May 7 with festivities
Openers across Wisconsin and Illinois cities herald the 1908 season with parades flags music and crowds. Fond du Lac travels to La Crosse for a likely ceremony as Mayor Anderson or City Clerk Joe Sieger may throw the first ball.
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Fond du Lac
la Crosse
Anderson
Joe Sieger
Freeport
Ireland
Driscoll
Rockford
Stang
Madison
Senators
Rooters’ Association
Dodge
Mahoney
Lee Mahoney
Chicago
Havener
Milwaukee
Pres. Moll
Wausau
Turfmen Expect to Beat Bills
New York reports turfmen anticipate defeat of the Agnew-Hart anti betting bill in Albany with a likely roll call under twenty votes. Rumors say track enclosures may be abolished and admission raised to five dollars, forcing small speculators out. August Belmont may resign as Jockey Club chairman, with James S. Keene expected to take over to avert attacks, while a Muscatine basketball tour ends with 74 games played and 3,219 points for the squad.
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New York
Senate
Albany
Agnew-Hart
Agnew
August Belmont
Jockey Club
James 8. Keene
Keene
Muscatine
Muscatine Five In Great Trip
Muscatine Iowa March 31 The Muscatine basketball team has begun a notable road trip with string of wins and improving play as they travel to face multiple opponents this week.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Prevent the grip laxative bromoine cure ad note
An old advertisement urges readers to avoid the grip laxative where bromoine is removed and to request the full name and look for the signature of FE. Grove. The notice prices the item at 25 cents.
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FE. W. Grove
White Stars Beat Plymouth Rocks In Opener
The White Stars defeated the Plymouth Rocks 15 to 5 in a fast opening game. Lineups feature Leonard Hoff and Edward Fitzpatrick for the White Stars and H Noem and Sigvald Sorenson for the Rocks.
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Plymouth Rocks
White Stars
Leonard Hoff
Edward Fitzpatrick
Roy Skemp
Orville Wall
Harold Robinson
Martin Fitzpatrick
Thomas Skemp
Roy Davidson
Maurice Craigen
H. Noem
John Clark
O. Simonson
Sigvald Sorenson
Ted Torenson
Carl Turno
Roy Peterson
Bud Lokken
Lynn Winell
Charles Brown
Medal contest ends Sunday for sharp shooters
The sharp shooters failed to meet the required marks as the medal contest runs through Sunday. Standings remain unsettled as participants vie for top honors.
Mohr Aims for Third Straight Gold in Club Shoot
Sunday at West La Crosse range the club holds a competition for three gold medals. Undersheriff John Mohr, top marksman, has won the A class medal twice in a row and scored 215 on his latest round. A third consecutive victory would grant him permanent ownership of the medal. He expects a large crowd next Sunday to challenge him.
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West la Crosse Range
John Mohr
Mr. Mohr
Five Chicago football dates set for 1908 season
Chicago coach Stagg released the 1908 schedule with five home games at Marshall Field. Purdue opens Oct 2, Indiana Oct 190, Illinois Oct 17, Minnesota Oct 31, and Cornell Nov 14 at home. The lone away game is Wisconsin at Madison on Nov 21.
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Chicago
Marshall Field
Stagg
Midway
Maroon Warriors
Purdue
Indiana
Illinois
Minnesota
Cornell
Stage
Huff
Illini
Maroons
Badgers
Madison
Wisconsin
Piles Cured in 6 to 84 Days with Pazo Ointment
Guaranteed to cure itching burning bleeding or protruding piles. Pazo ointment promises relief in 6 to 14 days with a money back refund if not satisfied. Available for 50 cents.
Kaufman Flynn Agree Provisional Articles for April Fight
San Francisco March 31 provisional articles signed for a twenty round bout on April 20 between Al Kaufman and Jim Flynn. Delaney spoke for Kaufman and Tim McGrath for Flynn. Formal articles to be signed next Wednesday.
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San Francisco
al Kaufman
Jim Flynn
Delaney
Kaufman
Tim McGrath
Flynn
Money and the Horse Showdown Under the Wire
A playful note contrasts money with racing results noting wealth does not guarantee a horse’s early finish. It hints that financial influence may not ensure victory at the wire.
No Case of Cough or Cold After Foley's Honey and Tar
An advertisement claims no cough or cold leads to pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package. It asserts the remedy stops coughs, breaks up colds quickly, contains no opiates, and is safe and effective. Signed by O T Erhart.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Papke and Ketchell to Meet in Milwaukee on Decoration Day
Billy Papke and Stanley Ketchell have been matched to fight in Milwaukee on Decoration Day. The ten round bout will be staged before the club that promoted the Papke-Kelly contest. Weights set at 158 ringside with a purse distribution of sixty percent to Papke and forty to Ketchell. Al Bright is likely to referee.
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Peoria
Billy Papke
Stanley Ketchell
Milwaukee
al Bright
Week's Fight Card Sets Bouts Across U.S. Cities
The schedule lists boxing pairings on March 31 in San Francisco Portand Me Benton Harbor and Boston with March 31 bouts including Nelson Attell Williams Harrison Walsh Delmont. April 2 bills Kenosha New Bedford with Dumegall Clinton and Young Johnson Greenwood. April 3 Memsic Brock in Los Angeles.
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Battling Nelson
Abe Attell
San Francisco
Cal
Jimmy Walsh
al Delmont
Boston
Mass
Jack Williams
Eddie Harrigan
Portland
Joe Curtain
Howard Morrow
Benton Harbor
Mich
Eddie Harrison
Portand
Joe Curtin
Eddie McGoorty
Young Dumegall
Kenosha
Wis
George Ashley
Billy Clinton
New Bedford
Young Johnson
Young Greenwood
George Memsic
Phil Brock
Los Angeles
Brewers Beat Bartlesville 7 2 In Weekend Prep Game
Milwaukee Brewers roll to a 7 2 win over Bartlesville as Schneiberg shines on the mound. Chicago White Sox defeat Evansville 1 0 in a Sunday game while Kansas City blanks Sox seconds 1 0. Boston tops Louisville 3 0. Brewers aim for a championship season with strong pitching and offense.
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Milwaukee Brewers
Bartlesville
Atlanta
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Evansville
Ind
Kansas City
White Sox
Boston
Louisville
Schneiberg
Brewers
A Sailor Tests a Night Light in Dawn
A lone sailor is asked to locate a light as dawn breaks, with a humorous exchange about seeing daylight. In Sweden, public houses close on Saturdays while savings banks stay open until midnight. Pyramid Cure for piles offers free trials and home use, claiming rapid relief and no charge for the sample.
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Sweden
Cy Young Receives Silver Cup From Teammates
In Louisville on Sunday Boston Americans pitcher Cy Young aged 41 was presented with a silver loving cup by fellow players and traveling companions. Young has pitched in the major leagues for eighteen years, starting with Cleveland.
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Louisville
Cy” Young
Boston Americans
Young
Cleveland
Wisconsin Telephone Company Twenty-Fifth Anniversary
The Wisconsin Telephone Company marks 25 years since its organization, tracing growth from 5 telephones and 7500 miles of toll lines in 1885 to over 95,000 telephones and more than 27,000 miles of toll lines today. The firm notes improved plant, trained staff, and rising prosperity.
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Wisconsin Telephone Company
Milwaukee
Dr. Bell
You cant always judge a man's worth by the size of his bank bal
A compact aphorism notes that wealth does not reliably measure a man's value, implying moral or character worth may differ from financial status. The line suggests caution against equating money with merit.
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Kaufman and Flynn
Papke
Ketchell
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CY. Young
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