Amateurs' Championship Highlights at East City Meet
About 3,000 spectators at the Metropolitan Opera House watched boxing and wrestling championships of the Amateur Athletic Union. Millin defeated McHugh for the featherweight title, Stucky won the middleweight, and Isaacs took the lightweights amid a program of close finishes and strong performances by New York and Philadelphia clubs.
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Dispatch
New York
Amateur Athletic Union
Metropolitan Opera House
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Ascenblage
Beaumeyer
J. D. Millin
Westside Athletic Club
C. J. McHugh
Athletic Club
Schuylkill Navy
Philadelphia
McHugh
Millin
America
T. F. Connolly
Tremont Athletic Club
Boston
Melins
Connolly
New England
Mullin
Recree
Nedh
W. T. Honan
AC SN
J. McTiernan
Downtown
GN. Y
Horton
Middle-Wetchthumnion
J. J. van Howten
W. H. Stucky
Weeend Athletic Association
Newark
Stucky
Bous
Crelone J. Kennedy
Yonkers A. C
A. Isaacs
A. C
Isaacs
Kennedy
J. Hanneran
Westside A.C
O. HH. Ziegler
Haonecon
Ziegler
Christmas Day events at Natatorium promised by manager
Goodwyn the Natatorium manager announces a full Christmas program at the Natatorium with afternoon and evening sessions. Events include a professional mile race, polo matches between Natatorium and Pittsburgh teams, tub races, horse races, a diving feat by Professor Fox, amateur handicaps, and prize awards. Notable entrants: Prof J Mewen, Prof J T Pax, Ed Monier, Davy Lawrence, James Taylor Jr of Wheeling, W Va, and L Bruce of Winchester England. An American record may be aimed for in the quarter mile with three expert timers and city paper observers to verify distance. Events start at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
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Lote
Good “Port
Goodwyn
Fred Goolwyn
Createport
Natstorium
Natatortam
Pittsburg
Professor Fox
Wil
Prof
J Mewen
J. T. Pax
Ed. Monier
Davy Lawrence
James Taylor, Jr
Wheeling
W. Va
L. Bruce
Lave
Winchester
England
Scandrett Returns From Indianapolis Talks On Settlement
Secretary Scandrett of the local baseball club returns from Indianapolis with optimism about a settlement benefiting all parties. He notes no Pittsburgh loss of Grimm and a chance to secure Charley Purrell, while a distribution of surplus players remains uncertain. President Young hints a league decision and possible January meeting in New York as the dispute over player assignments continues.
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Indianapolis
Scandrett
Todianapolis
Tan
Etucuta
Tito
Pittbury
Grimm
Charley Purrell
Pitre
Seandrett
Youn
Poelps
Menaie
Bere
Relowon
Young
Xework
Gala Athletic Club to Stage Funds for Noted Boxing Matchups
The Gala Athletic Club plans a Monday meeting to offer a liberal purse for a fight between Jim Corbett and Charley Mitchell. Additional purses may be offered for Jon Choguski versus Corbett or for Corbett against Perec Maher.
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Police Gazette
Gala Athletic Club
Jim Corbett
Charley Mitchell
Jon Choguski
Perec Maher
Desperate Battle Ends With Murray Victory Near Pittburg
In Pennsylvania a brutal 54 round prize fight between P McGarvey and J Murray near the West Virginia line lasted over an hour under London rules for a purse of 200 dollars. Murray won after McGarvey faded badly, both men battered and nearly unrecognizable, with Murray’s hands and McGarvey’s eye especially injured.
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McGarvey
Murray
Fittsburg
Mourray
Pennsylvania
P. McGarvey
J. Murray
West Virginia
London
Pitteburgeers
Escept McGarcey
Hic
Boon
Holy Ghost College Edges Butler In Thrilling Game
A lively football clash at Brerisn sees Holy Ghost College of Pittsburg defeat Butler 12 to 3 after a fast start by the visitors. Carey Meked and Edward Mack score for Holy Ghost while Butler fights back with strong runs and defense led by King and Hermann. referees H Thompson and J Thompson handled a tough call-filled second half.
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Boiler
Brerisn
Razzie
Dazzie
Holy Ghost College
Pittsburg
Ovollece
Carey
Butler
Caxn
Bottera
Seng
Edward
Mack
Collings
Buodor
Batler
King
Evard
Hermann
D. Barr
H. Thompson
Pittsbore
MPR
J. Thompeton
FF Ontlege
Fowitiens
LAW
Neces Cones
Ceseseeeee Walker
J. Heineman Docwut
Krug Dougheter
T Poard
Greer Tarr
Ayree Fisher
Am Bing Harr
Rler
Edwards
Henry Ee
Hemneman
Coper Itso
Ferrers
Will Go to Frisco Tommy Eyan Pursue Coast Fight
Chicago reports welterweight champion Tommy Eyan tired of local pressure and seeking protection. He plans to move to California for future bouts after Kendall County pursuit and disputes with fighters Needham and Manson. He hopes a $2,000 purse and backing will secure a coast bout if his Chicago ties are severed.
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Chicago
Tom Ryan
Kany County
Billy McMillan
Kendall County
Frank Manson
Ryan
Bartlett
California
Needham
Batie
Marvin in Chicago and Frank lin connections for next season
Sunol’s famed trainer and driver Charles Marvin returns to Chicago with Mia Marvin and Charles Miler of Franklin Pennsylvania, owners of Prospect Hill Farm. Marvin will train next season as Count George Valensin and horse owners travel through Grand Pacific hotel. news notes Dory mile and Bonner stable status as Sunol’s past season shown.
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Carcano
Sunol
Charles Marvin
Chicago
Mia Marvin
Charles Miler
Franklin
Prospect Hill Farm
Paio Alto
Marvin
Sonol
Bonner
California
Grand Pacific
George Valensin
Pleasanton
Cal
Frou-Prou
Ima Fausta
Sidney
Pedestrian McClelland voices skating challenge at office
E C McClelland visited the office to arrange a match with P Hamill. Hamill did not appear. McClelland offers a $50 forfeit and declares he will race any man 3, 5, or 8 miles in a rink. He accepts Delaney of East Liverpool and will skate Delaney in three races meeting next Saturday evening for a new match.
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E.C. McClelland
P. Hamill
McClelland
Delaney
East Liverpool
Glenwood Sportsmen's Club Christmas Grand Shoot
The Glenwood Sportsmen's Club plans a Christmas Day grand shoot with many capital birds to be used in sweep stake events and private matches. Entries may be made on the grounds with birds available for private shoots and turkey shoots also scheduled. In live bird events, the ear must be held below the elbow until the bird is on the wing.
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Glenwood Sportsmen's Club
Enn
Miller-Hogan match fizzles in forfeit dispute at arena
Miller and Hogan failed to meet this afternoon after Miller said he sprained his ankle. Hogan trained by George Smith of Pittsburgh demanded Miller forfeit of 8 percent to be turned over. Slogan tonight plans to run for $1 000 and Miller may accept.
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Yornesrows
Miller
Hogan
George Smith
Pillsbore
P Bce
Chicago Association Club Dispatches Report On Tefianneet
Dispatches received this morning from representatives of the Chicago Association club to determine if St was involved.
Twin Cities Seek New Baseball League With Midwest Clubs
Paul and Minneapolis favor forming a league with Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Minneapolis Kansas City Omaha Indianapolis and Columbus but hesitate to act now Chicago’s dual league status blocks a National arrangement Detroit or Buffalo seen as better substitutes to strengthen the league as proposed by local baseball enthusiasts.
Chicago Magnates Return Home in Blue Mood
The Chicago Association stockholders arrived from Indianapolis after ending baseball careers. They spoke little but said their expenses, advances, and leased equipment could total about 94 000 dollars with a 25 000 dollar demand seen as reasonable. They blamed the Association for their downfall and bitterly faced the outcome.
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Chicago
Chicago Association
Indianapolis
Williams
Pfeffer
Morton
City League
Pleasant Valley Heater Keeps Night Riders Warm
The Pleasant Valley streetcar line adds a floor set heater in the all night service. Invented by Edward Riddle of Allegheny the heater is built into the car floor with a grate across the aisle. Assistant Superintendent W C Kelley praises the new heat source and the comfort it provides to passengers.
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Pleasant Valley
Edward Riddle
W. C. Kelley
Pleasant Valley Line
Left for Paris Eugene Carter Sails to Tackle Champions
Eugene Carter, the American billiards champion, sailed from New York with his wife on the steamer La Bourgogne to France. He plans to play in Paris on his own accord, amid a boom in billiards, after discussions with A Choumar about a potential engagement and profits. A delegation bid him farewell at the steamer.
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New York
Eugene Carter
Chicago
France
la Bourgogne
Carter
Paris
Onpitel
A. Choumar
Choumar
Lilliardist
Daly's
Manager Powers Sees Stable Base for Baseball Growth
New York dispatch reports manager Powers celebratory on the Indianapolis meeting concluding it will stabilize baseball. He forecasts flourishing minor leagues next spring, confident financial backing will return, and a national championship theme guiding 1898 season prospects with a grand year ahead.
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New York
Powers
Indianapolis
Conaltiona
Mnant
Amen
Winners at Gottenberz track in New Jersey meet
The Gottenberz track in Gutrrewness New Jersey hosted a fast race day. In the four and a half furlongs event Mike Watson won with Vold taking second and Jame finishing third. Time noted as 4:3 for the distance amid unclear wording.
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Gutrrewness
N. J
Mike Watson
Vold
Jame
Tae Fyrenny Arsty
Tina Aif
Toano
Loaes
Wei
Nate Se Oer Sparling
Aneekt Rock
Last Chance 65 Rate for Medicines and Treatment
This notice proclaims the final opportunity to use the 65 rate for patent medicines and treatment. It warns no extensions will follow and urges patients to enroll immediately for a 5 dollar plan or monthly rate until cure, stressing physician skill and the need for both local and constitutional care.
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Dra
Land
Hall and Byers
Last Chance Under the 85 Offer Seeks Cure For Chronic Catarrh
A Pennsylvanian man narrates a long battle with throat, head, and stomach symptoms ending in a cure after treatment by Drs Copeland and Hall at Sixth Avenue Pittsburg. He urges others with chronic catarrh to seek relief, citing marked improvement and renewed health. The letter also mentions another patient who recovered from incipient consumption after similar care.
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Mr. Alfred Nickolds
Mr. Nickolds
Iron Citr Tools
Brereton Avenue
West Poon Hospital
Fraxatry
Dra. Copeland & Hall
Sixth Avenue
Pittsburg
Dean
Ather
Byers
Ebronte
Dre. Copeland
Hall and Byers
Frank
Éatarrh
James Hoerneman
Liberty Street
Allegheny
Frank Henneman
Loeton Caverns
Copeland
George Brett
Brarpabark
Anna Mangold
Ngold Saps
C. McMailen
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Lin Peis
seaa_ an
John T. Decker
Wellington
Picnle Streeta
Lote
Seventh Avenue
Tinaghit
Bate
Nicely
Pitts
Derry Station
Jones
Station Street
East End
Tom
Copeland, Hall & Tyers
John Holzworth
New Brighton
Tarf Notes and Hercules Parade Through Town in Odd Aoraeman Tale
Fragmentary report notes Tarf Notes, Sam EXGush, and HERCULES visiting with dubious claims about a Tux Christmas number. It mentions the America Trotting Register Association and Troting-Hore fund, citing confusion over origin and public reception.
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America Trotting’ Register Oekt Association
Baseball Notes From The TH Club Pitching Needs Grow
Local baseball notes discuss needing another pitcher and potential player moves. Mentions Charley Farrell Grimm Seacerions Seutay and Sonny Befner, with implied shifts and concerns about club strength and rival teams like Brooklyn.
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Charley Farrell
Grimm
Seacerions
Seutay Tall
Pris Frere
Seagh
Sonny Befner
Brooklyn
Mighty
Sale of Fancy Furniture by Henry Auction Co
Tuesday December 2 at Wo clockRooms 4 and 26 Ninth Street sells stock of fancy furniture to close accounts. Auction includes rocked chairs clocks pictures desks lounges ornaments parlor furniture tables sideboards wardrobes couches pianoforte folding beds toilet ware mattresses carpets and more.
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Con
Er Henry Auction Co
General Sporting Notes from a Busy Day in the Ring
Notes report Latham the Englishman defeating Pettitt in a FRcqAct contest and a surprise Mill Vale bout that did not occur. Foxhall carried 15 pounds to win the Cambridgeshire handicap. Hubert the Devil won the Cesar o. Oakmont football seeks local association-rule games. Amer ican 100 yards amateur swimming champ contender Shine returns home to compete at the Natatorium on Christmas Day. Columbia College freshmen vote to hate and support a rowing crew with temporary captain Hamilton Fish. Cochran challenge race at the Natatorium planned for December 14 with a six- lane distance. winner’s time dictates ownership after three wins. Ryan and Needham battle anticipated for $5,000 at the California Athletic Club in March, weigh-in at 140 pounds. Columbian class of ’8 dinner set for Wednesday. Iron fountain near college campus is to be overturned. authorities investigate links. New Haven dispatch notes Princeton’s football prep, Ginger at Madison Square, and a dog mascot at Brooklyn’s scientific school. Bully Frazier, a rising light-welter, plans to meet Harry Gilmore. Packman of Bradford posts another win over Brennan with a late decisive rally. Duffalo club backing discussed.
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Latham
Pettitt
Millvale
Foxhall
Hubert the Devil
Oakmont
A. Shine
Box
Verona
W.fiownne
Pittbury
Columbia Coll
Hmao
Hamilton Fish
Wateh
Danoar
Distaner
Tommy Ryax
Chi
Preince
Tommy Needham
Adispatch
New Haven
Princeton Nes
Laela — Nelples
Manhettan Field
Dan
Andrew Graves
Brooklyn, & Scientific School
Prank Dole
Ts Brindle
Bully Frazier
Prise
Clevetman
Harry Gllmore
Tan McCarthy
Bray
Ras
America
Hite Packman
Bradford
Tim Donwell
Erie Club
Dunkire
Tutastrawht
Peckham
Mike Brennan
Montreal
Pate
Hyt
Peck
Soaker
Pat Bli
Dennell
Thousands Fall to Lagrippe Across the Nation
Reports from across the country indicate a widespread lagrippe outbreak with catarrhal fever symptoms. The disease causes systemic poisoning, fever, chills, and eye strain, risking chronic weakness or pneumonia. Doctors Cope land Hall and Byers note patients seeking radical treatment and urge prompt, thorough care by specialists to eradicate the illness.
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la Grippe
Inapoet
Drs. Land
Hall Anders
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L. E. Falda
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Sam Exgush
Hercules
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J. C. Huil
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W. A. Tappendart
Henry L. Hoburg
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Erson
McClhoy's
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Priccloy
Erson AL
Dismond
Smithdeld
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No Furniture, Co
Past Henry Auction Co
Bine Furniture
Mia, Pier Eh Parte Oteann
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Charles §. Miller
City
She
Janet
Panta
Wildberg, Stern
Wood St
Diamond St
Tarrant & Co
Alaska
Alasha
Astrakhan
William Grabowsky
Hat and Fur Manufacturer
Penn Ave
Dennis Burgnon
Dennis Hurgoon
Mller
Brookville
Jefferson County
Burgoon
Krebs
Wuboss
Clearford County
Mearsville
Catherine Lynch
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Ohio St
Allegheny City
Sixth Street
Kensington
Burrell Improvement CO
Fourth Ave
Pittsburg, Pa
Fleming
Overholt
Finch
Gibson
Danville
Wise
Ramsey
Cork Distilleries Co
Watson & Co
Glenlivet
JOS. Fleming & Son
Market ST
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