Joliet Race Meet Plans With $570000 Purses
Western Southern trotting circuit reports a major meeting in Joliet with purses totaling 570000. Officials propose dates across Illinois Indiana Michigan and Missouri from July to October with Saint Louis style events and a 5 percent entrance fee.
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Carcace
Dee
Ord
C W. Wiliams
Aiams
Joliet
Chicago
Sturges
Mich
Grand Rapids
Indepenute
Awa City
St Sey
Pres
Ll. L
Colcabertac
Ust
Terre Haute
Ind
Evansville
Eaghe
Nashville
Corvetows
Tle Rere
Lexington
Guttenberg Races Report A Busy Day of Thoroughbreds
Tolerably good day for the talent and excellent racing at Guttenberg. Details mention racers like Enola, Gret, Laurenate, and Red, with various placements and times across several events. Multiple horses, distances, and handlers are named, reflecting a lively card and notable performances amid mixed results.
Trotting Case Review Hears Accusations and Suspensions
The Trotting Association Board of Review held an executive session to judge cases including G. W. Speer Dutecings A Lukens and others. Suspicions over a mare Tempest Alleged misconduct by Wright and reinstatement questions were discussed amid broader disputes at Newark and Syracuse venues.
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Gamnee
Hoo
Lythe
al Vent
Carrie O
C Potter
Burs
Tempest
Joseph McDaziel
William ’ Tuo
Newark
N. J
Thoe
Lancaster
H.C
Loree
Australian figure praised for clever lie against George
A brief item notes praise for an unnamed Australian figure named O Connell for a clever lie used against George. The report emphasizes wit and strategic deception in a public dispute, with no further context or dates provided.
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George
O'Conneil
OConnell Fades as Dawson Takes Over in Decisive Round
OConnell pressed the Australian fighter ahead early and repeatedly tied the bout. In round eleven Dawson gained control as OConnell endured a flurry of punishment, finally being floored multiple times before the twentieth round sealed the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connell
Dawson
New Ton Trotting Board Tackles Charges Against Judge Edwards
The Trotting Association's Board of Review met in a short session as Colonel E. Edwards of Newark arrived from Nebraska. Accusations questioning his honesty were leveled by Uriah Bitzer and John McDaniels of Lancaster, with Bitzer fined previously. Edwards denied the charges and promised rebuttal evidence within days. Bassini of Newark supported Edwards and testified that Bitzer admitted to driving his horse John Stroim for two seasons.
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New Ton
Board of Review
Edwards
Newark
X. J
Nebraska
Uriah Bitzer
John McDaniels
Lancaster
Lincoln
Neb
C. Bassini
Bitzer
John Stroim
Executors seek auction sale of Hobart Trotting Stock
Charles T. Bridge and James Cross as executors of Walter S Hobart request Supreme Court permission to sell at auction the famous trotting stock on Whipple ranch San Mateo county. They plan to move the horses to New York for better prices, including champion stallion Stambon 20734.
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San Francisco
Charles T. Bridge
James Cross
Walter S Hobart
Supreme Court
Whipple Ranch
San Mateo County
New York
Caliornia
Stambon
Young thoroughbred sold to New York buyers for 900
Lextsetox a two year old bar colt by Wilton out of Qui Vive bred by Bowerman Bros has been sold to CH and E Coe of New York for 900. The breeders previously sold a yearling bar colt by Wilton Gam by Mambrito Patoten to Messrs Coe for 3200.
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Lextsetox
Gideon
Wilton
Bowerman Bros
Coe
New York
Messrs. Coe
Mambrito Patoten
Hall Signs Articles to Fight Fitzsimmons in Mardi Gras Setup
Hall agrees to 160 pound weight and a $5000 deposit to secure the match with Fitzsimmons. The club backs the arrangement to stage either two weeks before or after Mardi Gras and Captain Williams remains in New York to finalize preliminaries. The plan includes signing other boxers to create a triple event and arranging training quarters near Bay St. Louis if Fitzsimmons stays away.
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New Ontrazs
Dec
Hall
Fitzsimmons
Williams
New York
Mitel
Corbett
Willams
Bay St. Louis
Dhe Carroll
Corbett Pleased With Mitchell Forfeit Aiming For Championship
Jim Corbett discusses a forthcoming bout with Mitchell stating preparation will begin after Mitchell serves his term abroad. Manager Brady confirms a ten thousand dollar stake and potential venues like New Orleans or Coney Island Athletic Club. Corbett’s team signals readiness to post forfeits and seek the largest purse in the race to the Australasian title.
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Boston
Mass
Mitchell
Jim Corbett
Gentleman Jack
Grand Opera House
Jim
Brady
Mitchell Miks Abiur
Inch Moreu le
Corbett
Mr. Braay
New Orleans
Coney Island Athletic Club
Goddard
Mather
Brads
J Jackson
Australig
Yale and Princeton Managers Praise New York S F Game Outfit
Ball eleven players expressed satisfaction with the management of the Thanksgiving game. Yale’s Maffitt and Princeton’s Fraser sent a congratulatory letter to the New York club that handled the event this year.
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Ballelevene
Maffitt
Yale
Fraser
Princeton
Ee Eyan Club
New York
Sffake
The Seating Rine A Western Writer Sees Skating Hope
A Cincinnati Times Star writer laments Pittsburg fans debating turning a ball park into a skating rink to train Italian youths on steel runners. The piece recalls a prior toboggan slide built by optimistic men that failed due to insufficient snow and ended with the accidental loss of lumber and a warning about dangers to the Children’s Home.
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Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Colonel Stern
Notable sports figures and events from city papers
Frank Monnis-Goddard, a white man, died in Atlanta last week amid betting on the Myer and Burge contest. Pittsburgers won money on Goddard's victory while talks of Mirr Mitchell possibly due to face Gottard surface. Wrestlers Reilly and Ward booked for New Castle, Dutch Nens and Johnny Daly poised for St. Louis meet, Lixo in trim, McCaffrey appeals to Pittsburg friends to back Maher, Hows appointed Amherst football manager, Danfort and Rae set to meet in Dallas for a purse of 800 and stake of 1.00. Salvator's weanls attract attention in California. Mirz Doxavax and Dom McCaffrey plan three exhibition rounds at Madison Square Garden on December 17. Eastern Baseball Association managers meet in Albany and settle last season finances. Lannon-Corbett suit likely to settle out of court.
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Bon McYnard
Atlanta
Myer
Burge
Dominick McCaffrey
Pittsby
Maher
Odeard
Walter ©. Hows
Dedham
Michels
Amherst
Tommy Danfonth
New York
Kid
Rvao
Dallas Athletic Club
Salvator
California
Mortemer
Mirz Doxavax
Dom McCaffrey
Madison Square Garden
Manhattan
Eastern Baseball Association
Keemore
Albany
Une
Joe Lannon
Jim Corbett
Gariett
Smner
Lannon
Goddard Challenges Corbett After Coney Fight
In York on December night Joe Goddard declares he will challenge Jim Corbett for the world championship. He criticizes Muaber as a strong hitter but not up to his expected foe and offers forfeits to force a match within a year. Goddard says Corbett cannot be champion while acting and claims to have defeated tougher men.
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Corbett
York
Dec
Muber
Coney Island Athletic Club
Joe Goddard
Muaber
Goddard
Jim Corbett
Peter Jack Lonton
Barker
Ferrie
Charles F. Hammer
The
Herald
R. Barker
Weil Poe
Harker
Chicago
United States
Texton
Providence
Porkopols
Fight Purse Sparks New Orleans Boxing Bid
A cablegram from London reports Frank Slavin ready to fight Joe Goddard if the Olympic Club of New Orleans posts a 10000 purse. The Crescent Club may top it as Coney Island and Crescent cite large purses. Captain Willems of Crescent is in New York and Coner Island Club collects share of Goddard proceeds. Night last, Crescent considers no payment if Goddard agrees to sine die.
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Richard EB. Fox
London
Frank Slavin
Joe Goddard
Olympic Club of
New Orleans
Coney Ligne Athletic Club
Crescent Ab
Willems
Crescent Club
New York
Coner Island
Crescent
Cutcase-Dee Dawson-O Connell Fight Sparks New $5000 Pact
After Dawson O Connell title bout in San Francisco last night Tom Ryan signed articles for a return match before the Olympic Club New Orleans in early March with a $5000 purse. Egan backers pose wagers up to $10000 on the winner as International championship claim hinges on Chicago fighter. Articles were sent to President Clariesxon.
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Cutcase
Dee
Dawson-O'Connell
San Francisco
Chicago
Tom Ryan
Dawson
Olympic Club
New Orleans
Firet Wees
Egan
Claries Xon
Century sprint at Bessemer marks race between Farr and Bennett
The hundred yard race between Arthur Farr of this plate and William Bennett of Homestead is set for tomorrow afternoon at the old race course in Bessemer. Both competitors are reported even money on the event.
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Baanpoen
Arthur Farr
Willian Bennett
Homestead
Bessemer
Disordered Scoreboard and Sale Offer Report
A fragmented sports note lists inconsistent scores and names such as Jackson Drawn and Starky, mentioning a Chicago win tally and a shoe sale. The piece also references a new Diamond street annex and discount pricing of 182 per pair.
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Congress
Diamond Street
Kavymanna' Spor
Weather forecast for Western Pennsylvania and surrounding region
The forecast notes variable wind and temperature shifts with high and low pressure patterns. It predicts generally fair weather for Western Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio with occasional snow flurries in lake regions and light rain on the Atlantic coast. Barometer readings, temperatures and precipitation figures from morning to afternoon are provided by the Local Forecast Official of the Weather Bureau.
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Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Virginia
Rocky Mountain
Sanho
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic
Maine
Florida
Missouri Valley
Lake
Prrrescne
Weather Bureau
Baroweren
Sa. W
River News And Novel Louisville Items
River notes report rising water with 2 feet on the falls and 6 feet 4 inches in the canal. The Sam Brown towing empties, aided by the Charlie Clark, proceeded to Pittsburgh. The State of Missouri arrived. Departures include Cincinnati bound Hig Sandy Carrollton Big Kanawha Evansville Falls City and Kentucky River bound boats.
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Dispatch
Louisville
Rec
Sam Brown
Chariie Clark
Pliteburg
Missouri
Cincinnati
Carrollton
Evansville
Owensboro
Kentucky
Falls City
River and town water levels rise and steady readings
Weather note records Allegheny Junction river at 6 feet 6 inches rising and cloudy cold conditions. Mosgax Town and Krownsville show 5 to 7 feet with stationary levels and clear skies. Thermometer reads 42 at 4 PM and 8 in Krownsville.
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Allegheny Junction
Waneen
Mosgaxtown
Krownsville
Rivers Rise and Fall Amid Clear Cool Conditions
Ship arrivals and departures noted with river gauges. Cincinnati and Wheeling show 8 feet 3 inches and 7 feet 6 inches respectively. Memphis reports 6 feet 4 inches rising. Evansville 5 feet 6 inches falling. other departures listed with vessels and cities in transit.
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Cincinnati
Andes
Pittsburg
Wheeling
C. W. Batchelor
Ben Har
Parkersburg
Congo
Memphis
E.vansville
Catmo
White Eagle
J. K. Speed
Qaxland
New Orleans
Buckeye State
Memhis
K. Speed
Cincinnat
M. Hoxie
New Or
River Traffic Update From Pittsburgh Steamer Arrivals
Last night the fourth pool saw Tar Hustler and Tide with coal and empties. Elizabeth and James G. Irvine ran to Elizabeth and Morgantown. Princess expected from New Cumberland with fire brick and to tow sand and coal. Nine feet of water forecast to allow loaded barges below. Bella McGowan slated to go below tomorrow with loaded barges. multiple boats Brayton to Cincinnati and Louisville today.
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Annie Laurie
Zanesville
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Iron Ve
Smithfield Street
Elizabeth
Morgantown
Peter W. Bell
Charles G. Stewart
Daniel Espler
John A. Wood
New Cumberland
Bella McGowan
Dave Wood
Frank Gilmore
Brown
Reared Pacific
Wood &Co
Clifton
Tom Sodsregeth
Fred Diamond Hoberts
Wilson
J ‘Alton
Joe Nixon
Hornet
Cinccionati
Oulsrille
Unclear travel fragment with ads and prices
The text mixes travel references from steamer routes to New York and Rotterdam with fragmented lines. It mentions whiskey priced per quart and De Witt's Little Early Risers pills, plus a holiday neckwear display and watches sold by James H. Arex & Co and Kings Bacher Bros with prices and locations.
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James H. Arex & Co
Fifth Avenue
Corbett Furnishes Bonds in Fight Suit
Boston boxing scene reports James J. Corbett posting full bonds in the case brought by Joe Lannon seeking $5,000. Corbett failed to appear at his defense, delaying the matter as negotiations or court actions continue. News from New Haven mentions ongoing discussions about this year’s managers of both competing teams in a separate fixture.
Furry Pen Cent Savep HeEnu shoe sale at Smithfield site
A garbled ad lists spring heels and patent tips in widths A to E with discounted prices. It mentions Kavrvasna Seon Derante at 401 Smithfield Street near Fourth Avenue, notes a Capital of 100000 and surplus 81000, and promotes deposits and 4 percent interest.
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Diamond Street
Kavrvasna’ Seon Derante
Do You Eat Well A Case Of Indigestion
The article argues indigestion causes include chronic stomach catarrh and gland dysfunction. It links foul gases, weight, and fermentation to gastric failure, affecting heart lungs and circulation. It cites doctors Copeland Hall and Byers and claims their treatment cures many cases of dyspepsia.
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Copeland
Hall
Byers
Dra. Copeland
Hall and
Hall Pie Byers
Copeland, Hall and Byers
Sixth Avenue
Pittsburg
A. U
Sindy. Wanntour T.w
Des, Copeland, Hall & Bye
Pitesburg
Statement of Mr L W Alleman Supports Catarrhal Condition Theory
The statement of Mr. L W Alleman of Rochester Pennsylvania details persistent nausea stomach pain heart flutter dizziness and nasal congestion. He credits Drs Copeland Hall and Byers theory of a general body catarrhal condition as the cause and notes severe morning symptoms requiring warm rooms and rest.
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Lewis W. Alleman
Rochester
Foster
Copeland, Hall and Eyers
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Eleber Bros
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Wood Streest
Suuaren & Lioup
Eames
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Duffy's Pure
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester, N. J
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Kansas
Fidelity Title& Trust CO
Rochester, Pa
William Foster
Mesers
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Bauer
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Allegheny
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Water Street
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Propa
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Myrtle Ave
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