Year in Review Highlights Baseball Trotting and Boxing
The piece surveys a year of sport, praising baseball’s large public interest and wealth of money, trotting’s remarkable growth, and pugilism amid controversy. It notes Australia’s Slavin and Smith contests, calls for refereeing fairness, and previews labor disputes and legal actions affecting the game. It also mentions rowing and a New York League lawsuit with Ward looming.
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America
Pittsburg
Tedmer- Garmndaor
Avorcratin Ss
Gotan
Roca
O'Connor
Psoeanens
Thayer
Stansbury
The Prospects of the League and Racing Thoughts
A discussion on league recognition and the impact on star players if the national agreement is not recognized. The piece argues the old league could fare better with strong teams and notes how a lack of national accord would weaken new organizations. Also covered are the 72-Hour Race and views on betting as chance buying.
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Joan M. Ward
New York National League
Mr. Ward
Ian Heatherances
Tageart Sinh
Enother Prees
Nimsah
Brother Home
Rochester
Broohlyn
Peterborough
England
Lane
Petree
West Side Track Stakes Planned for Spring Meeting
Nashville dispatch notes the West Side Park Club sets seven stakes for the spring meet with $1,000 added each, including Ivy Leaf and Nevada stakes. The meeting runs April 8 to May 3, featuring entries such as Riley and Kitty Cheatham and listing 47 starters from breed mares in training.
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West Side Track
Nashville
West Side Park Club
Nevada
Dan
Ose Seloh
Riley
Kitty Cheatham
Prince Fonso
Pow Wor
Blarney Stone, Jr
Myers Bowens Bout Proposed In Texas After March Next
Billy Myers manager Les Cheney replies to Bod Renaud of New Orleans proposing a match with Andy Bowen for 2500 a side with a purse of 2500 and a guaranteed rematch in Texas after March. Cheney requests $500 deposit to Cay Cooke in New York or signed articles and favors two ounce gloves but would accept bare fists.
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Broommaeros
Les Cheney
Billy Myers
Bod Renaud
New Orleans
Myers
Andy Bowen
Chensy Boyer
le Ian
Texas
Sullivan-Kilrain
New York
Pnaeae
Cay Cooke
New York Entries for Clifton First Race and Others
The Clifton card lists five furlong and one mile races with entries such as Osceola Guardensa, Saluds, Poster, Fireball filly, Recamovs, Melodrama, Annie M, Farinie Thi, Richmond II, Brat 108, Hedihehs 100, and runners like Frank Werd, Wahoo, Iceberg, Philip D, and John T. Owen. Umpire Autocret is assigned as judge.
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Iaprcial Telegham
Clifton
Oseceola Guardensa
Saluds
Via i. Poster
Fireball
Recamovs
Fer
Fister
Gracieon Verona
Jacobus
Tony Teady
Farinie
Sefling
Richmond
Pecal
Lore Ibe
Philip D
Iceberg
Eo Wahoo
Guttenberg Races Produce Mixed Results in December
Telegram from New York reports Guttenberg races with six furlongs: Berman wins, Buckstone second, Boodia third. Times and betting figures given for Buckstone and Hoodia. Second race details unclear, listed horses include Losaquena filly and Fiambeac Atais with uncertain placements. Further results mention Wilfred and Van Stolanc, plus other outcomes and times.
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New Yorks
Guttenberg
Berman
Buckstone
Boodia
Botting Herman
Evan
Hoodia
Losaquenna
Fiambeac Atais
Ifs
Rand Tod
Sue
Wood
Wilfred Escond
van Stolanc
Pittsburg Alumni Dominate Greensburg In Narrow Exhibition
The Pittsburg alumni defeated Greensburg in a brief football exhibition at the fairgrounds. Only two teams played and the final score was not clearly reported. Greensburg showed a weak running game while Pittsburg produced the stronger offense.
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Piteberg
Greenedueg
Paa
Pittsburg
Greensburg
Fair Grounds
Greens
Towmy Manages New Haven Club Promising Young Player
Corcoran of the New Haven club is noted by manager Hanson as a promising young poet at Towmy, with Scheieee described as uncomfortable about the signed arrangement.
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Scheieee
Hanson Ia
Corcoran
New Haven
Nthe Poeta
Towmy
Sullivan Jackson Fight Sets in Spring in California
New reports confirm John L. Sullivan and Peter Jackson will spar at the California Athletic Club early next spring. Sullivan delays public announcement while resolving Mississippi authorities issue and travels for a Western tour. Jackson sails January 1 for America with plans for a world championship bout debated against Slavin.
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Sullivan
America
Smith
Pittsburgers
Greensburg
New York
John L. Sullivan
Peter Jackson
Californian Athletic Club
Van
Barnitt
McLaughlin
Mississippi
Police Gazette
Pelican Club
Frank P. Slavin
Charles E. Davis
Folda
John L. Sulll
Cali
Antil New Eee Dar
Omaha
New Orlenan
Oges
Slavin
Baullivan
Smith Ostracized as London boxing scandal unfolds
In Bruges and back in London Jem Smith faces widespread condemnation amid a postfight uproar. Pelicans threaten action and supporters debate a potential legal challenge while the boxing world contemplates the referee’s draw and the championship’s fate.
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Lospex
London
Jem Smith
Bruges
England
Pelicans
Smith
Slatin
Pelican Clave
Siavin
Foley's Gossip Predicts Turbulent Baseball Season
The column inventories players and teams in the early era of organized leagues. It notes Clarksons Ganzel as a strong battery, mentions Charlie Smith and Jimmy Lohane, and discusses Brotherhood contracts, Players' League tensions, and potential moves involving Von der Ahe and St Louis.
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Charlie” Smith
Jimmy
Mike Lohane
Ee Buffalo
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Otto
Cincinnati
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Aga
Forass
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Glaver
Ahese
Picature
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St. Louis
Pitmburg
Tien
Pooriana
Mike Kelly
von der Ahe
Brothers 5 Auto
Daley
California
Chanes J. Fouey
Dixon Tops Horn for Bantam Crown in Boston Rivalry
George Dixon defeated Eugene Horn last night in Boston to claim the bantamweight championship. A prominent backer posted 500 to force a Dixon vs McCarthy match, offering 3000 to 5000 or 10000 a side with two ounce gloves, with Cal McCarthy as challenger and a stake to bind the bout.
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George Dixoo
Eugene Hornbacker
Dizon
Cal McCarthy
A. W. Cooke
Police News
Cal M
Cocke
Joe Early
McCarthy
George Dixon
New York Sun
New York Ipper
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Dixon
Bantam Tohampionship
America
McCoy to Meet Cleary for 200 Dollar Purse in January
Pete McCoy a noted middleweight draws Tom Cleary of Oakland for a January bout with a 200 dollar purse from the Golden Gate Athletic Club. The Ike Weir Billy Murphy clash is postponed while Murphy heals from a duck shot incident.
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San Francisco
Pete McCoy
Tom Cleary
Oakland
Newburg
Golden Gate Athletic Club
Ike Weir
Billy Murphy
Murphy
Joe Acton
Mike Conley
Ithaca
Carney and O'Leary Box to Draw in Liss Lightweight Bout
In Lynn rooms last night Michael Carney of Lynn and James O'Leary of Chicago fought ten rounds under Queensberry rules, ending in a draw. A knock-down occurred in round three after Carney tripped, with close exchanges in rounds six to eight and both men sustaining hard hits. The referee declared the match a draw and worded that a rematch is planned.
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Liss
Mass
Lynn Athletic Club
Michael Carney
Lynn
James O'Leary
Chicago
Carney
O'Laary
Sen Testes Sercely
Veach Signed by Cleveland League Club
Cleveland announces the signing of W. W. Veach, the hard hitting first baseman from the San Francisco team in the California League, as the season nears. Official terms were not disclosed and no further details are available.
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Cleveland
W. W. Veach
San Francio
California
Unclear fragment summary from NashVIlLe report
A partial, garbled text fragment mentions Nashville, a December date, a manager for Theo Winters, travel to California, and an associated ascent or visit. The readable content is too fragmentary to determine a clear event, person, or organization.
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Brogs
Nashville
Tex
A. Ee Tell
Theo
Winters
California
Gia
Hegelman Wins Hard-Fought 72 Hour Race in Pittsburg
Hegelman won the 72 hour race in Pittsburg earning $450 after a grueling week long effort. Golden followed close behind, with C Connors and Glick in fourth and fifth respectively. The finish drew a large crowd and next New Year’s Day features a short race with many entrants including Moora Hares Guerrero and others from Cleveland.
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Hegelman
Golden
Man
Pittsburg
Herty
Ger
Connors
Glick
Ae Day
Day
Moora
Hares
Guerrero
Cleveland
New Orleans Winter Meeting Opens With Fast Sailing Race
At New Orleans thirteenth winter meeting, a warm, partly cloudy day drew good attendance. In the opening eight furlong race Balance led from the drum tap and won by a length with Vatello, Bertha Megardiess, and Harry Ireland among the top finishers as the crowd enjoyed a swift start to the meet.
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New Orleans
Balance
Heke Hardy
Bertha
Crispino
Vatelle
Bogardiess
Harry Ireland
Mitch
Duhme
Vatello
Crispine
Hardy
Berths
Hegardiess
Bertha — Megardiess
Arenn It
Ireland
Crisp
Haray Atelle
M Jones
Passion
Eimsias
Sirdar Marie Sarsee Onel Cox
Leo
Bess
Fremont
Charley Bas Signs Long-Term Contract With City Hoopers
The great second Kasamian of the Hoonlers, Charley Bas, today signed a Lesgns contract to play in the city for the next tires years. The figures given were uncertain but include a large signing bonus. Bas arrived amid city officials and held talks with consultants before finalizing the deal.
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Ipprarapolis
Charley Basmatt
Hoonlers
Tia
Famor
Baasett
Grand Opera in Pittsburg Faces Warmed Reception
The closing performance of the Juci opera drew a large attentive audience in Pittsburg as Der Frei been given and Libretto troubles eased. Miss Judi’s Agathe impressed, with refined style and technique, while Luise Bune? and Rudolph earned praise for their roles. The Pennsylvania State Music Teachers’ Association wrap and a London salute to Barasate followed, underscoring a week of strong vocal and instrumental offerings.
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Pittsburg
Alex
Weber
Judi
Agathe
Marguerite
Mignon
Jack
Luise Bune
Calia
Ep Waalin
Phistopheles
Rudolph
Tata
Mr. Neusndorf
Lockeleaven
Fawer Met Operas
Tod
Conetione Oe Mme
Biope
Pennsylvania State Music Teachers’ Association
Philadelphia
Helen Boleo Hunsicker
Charles H. Jarvis
William Stoll
Rudolph Hennig
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Richard Zeckner
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Election Association of Officers
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Boston notes on singers and concerts from Christmastide
The article reviews Miss Florence Smithson praised by conductor Neusndorf with the Juch troupe, mentions Mrs. Joan D. Batyr and former Trinity Church soprano, notes a Boston concert by the Lotus Green Club, highlights alto George E Devoll, and references Christmastide performances of The Messiah across cities. It also cites Mr. Wilson of the Boston Traveller discussing Lilian Russell and other operatic prospects.
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Neusndorf
Juch
Smithson
New York
Othher
Orbes Street
Jans- Mra
Joan D. Batyr
Mra. Tomer
Taz Lotus Gree Club
Boston
Santos
George E Devoll
Alto
Beans Wartet
Jensen
Philadelphia
de Wolffie
Balfe
Arta
Indorsed the Players' League at Trades Council Meeting
The Trades Council met last night with Joseph L. Evans presiding. A resolution announced the formation of the Players' Brotherhood of North America opposing slave drivers. The council resolved to notify the Players organization officers and plan next year’s meeting and January organization.
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Trades Council
Joseph L. Evans
Sean
Ward
Players’ Brotherhood of North America
Ofa
Players’ Brotherhood
Reilly Wins Catch-Can Bout Over OGrady on Penn Avenue
John OGrady and Ed Reilly wrestled a two-out-of-three falls match on Penn Avenue for 100 dollars. Reilly prevailed after a hard-fought contest with the first fall lasting about seventeen minutes and the second fall deciding the bout. Referee Lyje Dunkerly officiated.
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Pittebarger
O'Grady
John O'Grady
Ed Reilly
Penn Avenue
Reilly
Ly Je Dunkerly
Ee Tan
Pen
Pach
Nee Tee
Shooting Tournament Tour Readies for January Series
A national shooting tournament tour arrives in January, with teams scheduling a nationwide stop in Letant on the 27th to arrange for the series.
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Montonte
Letant
Thaleiang Roanas
Tragedy at Springdale Glue Works Worker Crushed
Edward McLaughlin aged 40 a laborer at the Springdale glue works was killed yesterday at his post He was crushed between a car and a platform while guiding a car along a track An inquest is set for Monday.
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Edward McLaughlin
Springdale
McLaughlin
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