Spalding Poised to Back International Athletic Carnival
Julius Harder reports progress on a World’s Fair carnival plan with the North American Turner Band, proposing August to September 1893 dates. A. G. Spalding meets James E Sullivan to set a Plan and Scope Committee meeting in Mills’ office. Officials predict strong Western support and eventual success.
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Dispatch
New York
Julius Harder
Turner Band
Chicago
A. G. Mills
A. G. Spalding
James E. Sullivan
Chicago Athletic Club
W. B. Curtis
Yale to Revise Football Schedule for Next Season
Campus chatter points to a major change in Yale football with fewer championship games. Expected moves include forming a triangular league with Princeton and Harvard, contingent on concessions from Harvard and broadening play outside New England.
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Yale
New Haves
University of Pennsylvania
Harvard
Princeton
Inceton
Bock
Crimson
New England
Ivard
Bi i
New Jersey
Rae Ar Brenan
Village Farm Trotting Stock Sale Shows Weak Demand
A Village Farm Buffalo trotting stock sale reveals poor demand with Daisy Kinz selling for 1000 to Ed Geora for the Messrswith of Burtimeton. A bay stallion colt went to 320 then 75, and a bay mare dam of Jocko fetched 310 from F. A. Swarbe. Other sales stayed below 00.
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Buffalo
Daisy Kinz
Martin King
Rosehnod
Hamiin
Aimont
Justina
Glendennis
Ed Geora
Swith
Burtimeton
Ala
Fred S. Wilkes
Jocko
Bis
Matt Dwyer
ES. Bowman
Lexington
Pelecate
Belle Hamlin
Toniy
J. G. Gallaeher
Auburn
Hamilin
Almont, Jr
F. A. Swarbe
Penn Yan, Pao
Reed Fails To Secure Ormonde In New York Bid War
New York arrival Charles Reed explains his bid history for the great stallion Ormonde. Reed offered 125000 dollars but W C B Macdonough of California topped him with 150000 dollars securing Bend Or and Lily Aynes for his stud. Reed reflects the loss as for the best and cites a San Francisco telegram offering 30000 pounds.
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Charles Rerd
New York
Argentine Republic
Ormonde
Ar. Reed
Lery
St. Blales
Siie
Senor Bocan Fe
San Fran‘sco
George Sippers
Peares
Grima
Tne
Tienes
Aggie Harvey
Rorax
Chicago Eta
Kinute Wark
England
Lew Elmore
Gambrinus
Pittsoy Fallen
Ile
Sum
Louleville
Charlet Mitcowelt
Tory Moore
Vox Derane
Ditien
Eee
Joe Quinn
Carroll
Keb Lowe
RoGen Conrxon
Rourke
Halligan
Surerife
van Hauren
Maler
Hanns B. Haskell
Ens
Lumsden Opposes Cash Prize Racing Scheme
Curtenoo December 2 reports Arthur Lumsden standing against a plan to reward speed with cash prizes. He warns that embracing prize money could ruin cycling’s integrity, urging riders to remain amateurs rather than professionals. The article notes broad local agreement with his stance.
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Curtenoo
Arthur Lumsden
Lumsden
Astruments
Boxing and Wrestling Championships 1893 Planned Out of New York
The annual boxing and wrestling championships of the Amateur Athletic Union for 1893 will be held outside New York for the first time due to the Met Opera building destruction. Pittsburg and Philadelphia offered bids, with Philadelphia’s club given preference. The event will be staged in Philadelphia under the Amateur Club at Music Hall with bouts including a 118 pound match and a 110 pound title.
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New York
Amasur Athletic Union
Metropolitan Opera
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Hiladelphia Amateur
yotMusic
Hontam
Wucer Ather
Poder
Nghe
A. A. U. Wrestling Weights and Programs Outline
The text lists weight classes for wrestling including under 188 pounds middle and under 1 pound and over heavyweight, with notes that boxing weights up to 10 pounds are duplicated. It mentions A. A. U. rules applying to contests above this weight.
Outsider Helps Bookies at Fair-Good Track Day
Dec. 2 Gurrernenc notes a fair track and strong betting with outsiders impacting wagers. Race results show multiple horses sold, with Tasso, Arraci, and King Crab among winners and big bettors cited in betting odds and finish orders.
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Gurrernenc
Van
Sam Tankies
Poole results from Guttenberg racing evening
Special report lists sold pools for Snorrow’s races at Guttenberg with horses and odds across four races. Entries include Eatontown, Shotever, Peralta, Sir George Second, Adalgiza coll, Fleurette, Macauley, Dalesman Hz, Harry Ireland, Grey Rock, The Countess, By Falsestep, Turk Taw, Miss Nelite, Minute Brown, Rightacay, Maecerite, Jolet, Susie, Bittert, Joba, Lalish with varied prices and payouts.
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Louisvintr
Snorrow
Guttenberg
Eatontown
Ms Shotever
Peralta
Uncertaintom
Sir George
Adalgiza
Fleurette
Saute
Laren
Macauley
Dalesman
Harry Ireland
Daniel
Grey Rock
the Countess
Rightacay
Maecerite
Susie Sie Fuller
Bittert
Soe
Joba
Lalish
Giants to seek new grounds possibly Polo Grounds move
The New York Giants may leave the Polo Grounds for a new stadium next season. The Polo Grounds and Manhattan Field are eyed by the National Horse Show Association to create a large multi-sport complex, with bids reportedly around 750 dollars for both fields. The club directors have inspected a potential site along the New Haven and Hartford line near Morris Park, with rail transfer expected for a nickel.
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New York
Gianta
New York Baseball Club
Polo Grounds
National Horse Show Association
Manhattan Field
Manhattan Athletic
Manhattans
Horse Bhow Association
Tur
Ball Club
New York, New Haven
Wilkinsburg A A versus University Reserve clash today
The postponed Thanksgiving football game between Wilkinsburg A A and University Reserve will be played this afternoon at Wilkinsburg on the W A A ground starting at 1 o clock Promoters say both teams are in good form with Wilkinsburg stronger on the field than in the prior PAAC reserves clash and the U University boys aiming for the local lightweight title with refereeing by Steele of the W A P
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Wilkinsburg A. A
University Reserve
Wilkinsburg
W. A A
P. A.C
University
Paaltion
W. A
AL A
Cy Marshall
Essseesenes
Aden Hauiliten
Coleman Richer
MecKirdy
Skaler
Calvert
Thompson Steele
Danny champion Plummer trains hard for December 2 bout
Special from New York Dec 2 Billy Plummer the Dunkin champion prepares for a Coney Island clash with McGrath. Plummer focuses on indoor work at the Coney Island Athletic Clubhouse and has trimmed weight since beating Spider Kelly.
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New’ Youk
Billy Plimmer
McGrath
Coney Island
Plummer
Plimmer
Spider Kelly
Pitowuwner
Wells and oil activity in Sistersville district noted
Reports show multiple crews drilling on farms such as Thompson, Mary Cowan, and Urr while others rig on Allegier and Boyd properties. Notable events include a fatal gas explosion at Dunfey farm injuring Mooney and others, and daily production and shipment figures across McDonald, Swaterville, and related lines with totals around 31 000 barrels in a day.
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Butler County
James Deems
McDonald Field
B H. Jenings & Co
Mirthland
Noblestown
Forest Ol Company
Stirling
Pittsburg Oil Exchange
Chartiers Feld
Greenies & Forst
Devine
Patterson & Sohn
Zooker Farm
Brownspate
Collins & Heasley
Thompson Farm
McJunkin & Sinter
Mary Cowan
Boers & McKee
Butler Oil Company
aAllier Farm
Thompson
Boyd
Fulton Frm
Thomas W. Phillips
Nicholas Farm
MecCalmont
Urr Farm
Mars
Ganvix Dwernier
Guckert & Steele
Vandervort
Snyder Ofl Company
Lucy
Griesbaugh & Co
Gardner
Douree & Steele
Ludwig & Mooney
Dunfey
Sistersville
C. W. Mooney
William Hobinson
Denms
Parkersburg
Mooney and Kow
Woodland Oil Company
Scott
Knox & Co
Forest Oil Company
Jennings & Co
Sistersville Field
Hamilton's Piano and Organ Offerings in City Ad
An old advertisement lists Hamilton’s at 83 Fifth Ave and another at 77 Path Ave selling grand uprights cabinet and church organs, plus Savoy scarfs and piano stools. It promises factory scale prices, holiday sales, and easy terms, urging readers to bring the ad for prices.
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Squire
Savoy
PML
Aleeh Sane
Hamiltor's
Clarid
Pilth Avenue
Prica
Syenale
Ellon & Hioere
Path Avenue
Weather forecast notes shifting patterns across states
Local forecast reports warmer conditions east of the Mississippi with high winds and rain or snow in western areas. It notes a falling barometer east of the Mississippi, rising westward, and provides temperature ranges and humidity levels for the day.
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Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Mississippi
Mississipppi
Rocky Mountains
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Pacific Coast
Mississippi River
Prrrasone
Weather Bureau
Baromerie
A. W
P. W
Ear Disease Treatment Promises Relief by Copeland Team
A promotional piece touts Drs. Copeland Hall and Byers for treating ear diseases including catarrh and deafness. It describes ear anatomy and how their methods restore tympanum function, citing a Webster Pa patient who improved after treatment and endorses the doctors.
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Ain Praneere
Dra. Copeland
Hall
Byers
Thomas Brown
Webster, Pa
Drs. Copeland, Hell and Byers
Foster
William Foster
Em Sa
Planan & Mill of
Mesars
Pu Co
Jean Cleveland Butler
Dre. Copeland, Hall and Byers
Tate
Dra. Copeland, Hall and Byera
River Traffic and Weather Telegrams From Louisville
Special telegrams report clear pleasant weather in Louisville on December 2. Water levels at McFalls and the canal show measurements, with barge movements noted. George Matheson arrives with a tow of cattle and departs with empties. The Woodhat proceeds upriver. The E G Ragon takes the captaincy of the W K Phillips in Evansville trade, while the John W Speed moves down river toward Evansville and Bod for Wheeling river Pulls City.
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Louisville
George Matheson
E. G. Ragon
W. K. Phillips
Evansville
John W. Speed
Kanawha
Wepneas River
Pulls City
Weather Telecast of Rivers and Temps at Towns
Upper Gauges show Allegheny Junction River at 3 feet 8 inches and falling. WanREX River 1 foot. Mosony Town River 5 feet and stationary. Brownsville River 4 feet 3 inches and stationary. Thermometer 42 at 4 PM. Clear and cold in most areas.
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Allegheny Junction
Wanrex
Mosony Town
Bnoownsville
de —C. W. Batchelor
Pittsburg
Ben Har
Parkersburg
Congo
Andes
Ste Louis
Mary Richal
Memphis
Paducah
Tennessee
Maritime Inland Waterway Ship Movements Report
Inland river notes report buoyant activity with barges and flats moving between Cincinnati Pittsburg and Parkersburg. Captains Boles and others launch repairs and prepare for St Lucy river trade while Adam Jacobs and other riverboats resume schedules after dam delays and stern wheeler trips set speed records.
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Percey Kelsey
Cincinnati
Adam Jacobs
Elizabeth
Pittsburg
Zanesville
Laurie
H. K. Redford
Parkersburg
Davis Island
Harry Brown
Madison Marine Ways
Alice Brown
William Boles
Park Brother
Wil
Fr Am
Doads
St. Lucy
Everett pianos at 143 Federal Street offer one price system
Alex Ross of Allegheny sells Everett pianos with a cash price and easy payments, claiming half his stock lies on the Pittsburg side of the river. He advertises a wide range of pianos organs guitars violins and other musical instruments with high value at fair prices and a one price system in Pennsylvania.
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Everett
Alex. Ross
Allegheny
Pisteburg
Federal Street
Ross
Pennsylvania
Musical Instrument Shop Offerings by H. Bieber & Bro
The listing highlights Washburn mandolins and guitars Kiebers specialty banjos Highams celebrated cornets Fine ald violins and musical wrappers and cabinets. It mentions styles of wandering and guitars from up styles of banjos from Mermod boxes vocal and instrumental folios offered at H. Bieber and Bro on Su Wood Street.
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Washburn
Free china with shoe department purchases offer
Free elegant imported china after dinner cap and saucer with every sale of £3 or more in the shoe department. Artistically decorated and no two pieces alike.
Auction Notice on 4300 Suits For Immediate Disposal
Four thousand three hundred suits in advance styles will be disposed of today. Buyers urged to come early and view the assortment. the sale stresses cut, material and general quality.
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Solomons& Ruben
Special Sale of Winter Wraps At Lynch’s Market Street
Extraordinary bargains in beaver and Magensl cluth mene jackets capes and children's wraps also ladies fur capes collars muffs boas and children's fur sects at astonishingly low prices. Ladies save by purchasing winter wraps and fora at H. J. Lynch's 498 440 Market street.
Shapely Suits and Overcoats Advertised in Pittsburg
A Pittsburg and Allegheny clothing store promotes shaping garments for gentlemen and offers prices that guarantee savings on every suit or overcoat. Shoppers are invited to inspect stock and compare value before buying, with no pressure to purchase.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
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