La Blanche Challenges Dempsey As Legal Battles Surge
The Sporting News reports a flurry of legal and boxing actions as La Blanche issues a bold challenge to Dempsey under unclear conditions. In New York, papers were served to Captain William Ewing to bar him from playing for any club but the New York League Baseball Club, with the suit returnable March 7 in federal court. Ward reacts strongly, calling the cases bluff and predicting no reversal by higher courts.
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Nations League
Manager Ewing
United States
John M. Ward
la Blanche
Dempsey
Dispatch
New York
William Ewing
New York Brotherhood Club
New York League Baseball Club
League
State Supreme Court
Ward
Iastresort
Brothernoon
O'Brien
Ewing
Ceba
A. G. Owens
Brotherhood
Supreme Court of
Mice Cleary
Xon
William Vallette
Gaiety Theater
Kiyn
Chapple Moran
Ton Scott Club
Boston
League Club Contracts Reported from National League Meeting
Contracts for 180 players are listed involving Cincinnati Boston Rochester Syracuse and others. The annual meeting of the National Association of professional baseball clubs will be held at the Weddell Pecheae on Tuesday March 4 at 2 o'clock call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washincton
Cincinnati
F. J. Foreman
Boston
George FE. Hodgman
W. Bennett
Rochester
James Metruire
Marr Phillips
D. L. Burke
D. J. McKeough
Harry Lyons
J. Knowles
T. C. Griffin
T. J. O’brien
John J. Fitzgerald
J. Wells
Theo
Scheffler
Charlies Hblager
Sesaph
Gernarat
Charles
Dorgan
Lawn
Mesh Meek
F. Deas
Fred Ely
Dan Casey
Syracuse
Nathonal Leagur
Weddell Pecheae
Young
Gafzel
Tucker
O'Rourke
Slattery
O' Rourke
Keefe
Connor
Crane
Ewing
New York
New Orleans
Vora
Mas Ager Ewnie
George Gore
Ted
Knog” Wichie
Grays Seek Admission to Allegheny County Baseball League
The Beaver Grays, champions of Beaver County, apply for entry into the Allegheny County Baseball League. The club lists players including Jobo, Torrence, Kuhn, Couch, Re, Blanchard, and others as they organize for the season. Secretary Barr notes the Grays would be a good addition but admission is not yet certain as Braddock and Oakland may leave the league, creating two open spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Grays
Beaver County
Allegheny County Baseball League
Grays
Jobo
Itchers
Torrence
Paul
Perin Kuhn
Couch
A Ee
Blanchard
Secongertane Pour
The
Braddock
Oakland
Youngstown Forms Team for Trivate League
A meeting of prominent Youngstown business leaders resulted in the formation of a local baseball club for the Trivate League. Manager Morton Arway will assemble a strong lineup from ex players and residents to compete this season.
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Youngstown
Morton
Areway
Philadelphia Chicago series game in Jacksonville
The third game of the Philadelphia Chicago series was played in Jacksonville. Philadelphia led by innings with scores showing a two run, three run, and four run sequence. Chicago managed three runs while Philadelphia tallied the remaining runs for a decisive win.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Anson
Quakers
Beore
Puiedeiphias
Doo OO
Chiesgus
Philadelphias
Chicagos
New York League Club Sails to Charleston for Practice
February 24 report states the New York League Club baseball team sailed to Charleston, D C aboard the Clyde Line steamer Delaware. Manager James Mutrie is arranging access to Charlton for team practice and preparation for the upcoming championship games season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charleston
D. C
Clyde Line
Delaware
James Mutriebak
Charleton
Unclear OCR fragment outlines race results and names
Fragmentary text lists scores and names including Connors Loomis Meusier and Horan with numbers 272 205. Midnight timing and locations appear garbled.
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Deyrort
Soremar
Meusier Olsbake
Horan
Connors
Loomis
State Chess Association tourney standings and results
At noon the championship standings list Fisher Curtis Strunk Willenberg White Bhaeffer Miller after a player with five losses withdrew. James F Burns of Columbia won the free-for-all among ten competitors. Dr J C Reeve was elected President, Wm Seene 3 of Cincinnati Secretary Treasurer, W H Sage of Wellington National Executive Committeeman. Dayton and Toledo results show Curtin and Strank with mixed wins and losses. several names appear garbled in the report.
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Darrox
State Chess Association
Fisher
Curtis
Strunk
Willenberg
White
Bhaeffer
Miler
James F. Burns
Columbia
J.C. Reeve
Wm. Seene
Cincinnati
W H. Sage
Wellington
Aes
Dayton
Curtin
Toledo
Strank
Wilwim
Sebaoffer
Great Billiards Ninth Game Ends in Slosson Victory
In New York on February 1 Frank C. Ives of Chicago and Geo. F. Slosson faced off in the ninth billiards tournament game before a large crowd. Slosson led early then Ives rallied, but Slosson finished ahead with a final score of 500 to 448 as both players posted high runs and strong averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor
Frank C. Ives
Chicago
Geo. F. Slosson
John F. Donovan
St. Louis
Ives
Slosson
Tan
Sissson
Jamson
Siosson
Ivories
Aron
Silosson
New Orleans Winter Meeting Races Report
New Orleans January meeting reports a fast track and good attendance. First race details show Lady Blackburn leading early with Clara Moore and Boy Line close, finish unclear. Second race features Zeke Hardy and Little Beas in a close drive with Zeke Hardy winning. Third race lists multiple horses and a narrow finish with Ruby prevailing.
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New Oatlans
Louisiana Jockey Club
Zeb Wards
Boy Line Si
Clara Moore
Lady Blackburn Wi
Passion
Pete Willis
Harvester
Regardless
Tommy K Vit
Blackburn
Bime
Hoy Hive
Clara
Tommy HK
Mocard
Pete Whits
Hoy Tue
Zeb Ward
Little Beas
Iat Lochtel
Lotte F
Zeke Hardy
Histo J
Lilly Lachiel
Neined
Ge Enon
Renssaler i
Nevinn
Henry
Fremont
School Girl
Sid
Bennie Annie Ae
Lailie Doe
Matt
McHenry
Littie Joe To
Hollywood
Benn Sankei
Ores
Lida L
Lone
Bonnie
Baby
Aod
Aera
Somerset
Ruby
Friendless
Marchburn
Bonnie Annie
La Blanche Issues Outlandish Dempsey Challenge
George La Blanche, fresh from a victory over Jack Dempsey at the California Athletic Club, offers a return bout with Dempsey under odd terms. He claims a $10,000 liquor business worth and a $5,000 purse, with stakes involving his saloon ownership and a $60 stake if defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
George la Blanche
Jack Dempsey
California Athletic Club
Dempsey
la Blanche
Guttenberg Entries for Tomorrow’s Races
Guttenberg racing card lists multiple harness and thoroughbred events for tomorrow with entries across seven races. Notable names include Benedict, Minstrel, Lexington, Melodrama, Capstone, Bonny Lass, and Trojan among others, with various distances from five eighths to one and one eighth miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guttenberg
New York
Gnuttenburg
Benedict
Horder Minstrel
Topeka
the Forum
Aftermath
Peach Brow
Lexington
Algebra Guiding
Katle
Anadage Ss
Sodraica
Races Reported From Curries Track February Meet
Today's AP telegraph results show race winners and prices at Curries. First race seven and one half furlongs Bockstone won with 4 to 1, Remembrance placed. Second race five furlongs Hafter led to 6 to 1 with Edward Beiret tying for second, Ana dara finished third. Third race open one and a half miles Cant Tell won at 8 to 1, Beltus second. Fourth race one and one sixteenth miles Van won at 7 to 1, Ward third. Fifth race selling three quarters of a mile Ripley won at 4 to 1, Nellie Booker colt placed third.
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Apncial
Digpattor
Curries
Bockstone
Albemarle
Remembrance
Furtonge
Edeward Beiret
Anadara
Ripley Firet
Harrison
Nellie Booker Colt
Parker’s Championship Claims Challenged After Match Offer
The text questions Parker’s claims to the championship, noting that if he refuses to fight a bona fide match, the public may doubt his pretensions and hear no more about his title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
PUGILISM OUT WEST PROMISING ARRANGED Bouts
A San Francisco telegram reports next Australia steamer bringing fighters Jim Burgess Sam Baxter Griffo and middleweight Jim. They are linked to a California Board of Directors meeting amid talk of a series of matches with these men as participants Charley Turner seeks a bout at Occidental Club Kilrain’s conqueror gains San Francisco ovation and hints at a return soon. Peter Jacke Francisco faces a two week window.
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San Francisco
Australia
Jim Burgess
Sam Baxter
Griffo
Jim
Petes del
la Blanche
McCarthy
Carroll
California 52
Charley Turner
Occidental
Jim Cor' Kilrain
New Ileans
Sam
Peter Jackee Franciavo
Foot Race Stopped Over Alleged Fix Claims
A 100 yard race for 200 between William Hough of Pittsburg and Dash Lang of Akron was halted in Youncsrows after the backer alleged a fixed outcome. About 500 spectators gathered as the dispute over proceeding unfolded.
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Youncsrows
William Hough
Pittsburg
Dash Lang
Akron
Pugilist Harry Nikirk Injured, Eyes Dayton Bout
Harry Nikirk the pugilist who beat Mc Coy last week was in the city yesterday with a injured right hand. He plans to concentrate on the 15 pound class at Dayton as soon as his hand heals.
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Harry Nikirk
McCoy
Dayton
Boxing Gossip and Club Moves Across the States
The report covers bouts and training shifts from Philadelphia to New Orleans, noting H L Gumbert’s grippe recovery, Joe Eilder challenge talk, and Decker and Gray leaving Philadelphia for Florida. It mentions GAZFEL declining Boston captaincy, O’Rourke’s honesty about offers, and plans for a Southern club tour beginning mid March, with Cleary remaining in Philadelphia and Cal McCarthy recovering from wrist sprain.
Canadians on the Warpath Resolves Free Access for British Ship Parts
At a Marine section meeting of the Board of Trade in Toronto on February 26 a resolution urges Canada to extend free admission and duties exemptions for iron and steel materials used in ship construction. The motion argues that vessels built in Great Britain currently import steel components duty free and calls for broader Canada origin inclusion in boiler plates corrugated furnaces and steam equipment.
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Toronto
Board of Trade
Great Britain
Armod
Canada
Passenger Coach Wrecked Near Roanore Virginia
A first class passenger coach on the east bound Norfolk and Western express was wrecked after a truck jumped the track. No fatalities. Injuries listed include W F Ma Wain Ly, arm hurt. grocer ad shoulder pale. Simpson, ielmond, shoulder hurts. John pany, Mo, elbow sprained. oorman, sien, eye and head injuries. Mentel, head and arm bruised. J S Carri, South Va, bruised.
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Roanore
Norfolk and Western
W. F. Ma
Mentel
J. 5
Carri
South Va
Forthern Round Battle Ends In Split Decision
Mitchell and Hanley fought a fourteenth round bout under Marquis of Queensberry rules for a $500 purse. Referee Billy Myers oversaw the match in Burrawo with Hanley gaining first blood and Mitchell unable to answer at the bell, Hanley declared the winner.
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Burrawo
Mitchell
Hanley
Billy Myers
Harley
Go as you please pedestrian contest eyed in Irwin area
A movement in Irwin and nearby towns seeks a go as you please pedestrian race of either 30 or 72 hours limited to Westmoreland county. Irwin Rink would host a large track to accommodate entrants. Harvey Parker has not replied to Ed Bailly’s challenge as Western Pennsylvania’s light-weight wrestler.
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Inwix
Irwin
Larimer
Westmoreland County
Parker
Harvey Parker
Western
Pennsylvania
Ed Bailly
Fatal Shooting After Banana Peel Incident
In Jacksonville on February 26 an unknown man assaulted Officer C. J. re after a dispute over a banana peel left on the floor. The assailant fired three shots, striking the badge and wounding the officer in the head fatally. The gunman then fled.
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Jacksonville
C. J. Re
Shipwrecked Sailors Brought to Port Halifax N S
The steamer oper from Glasgow arrives with the crew of the French steamer Natique rescued after being taken from their ship on February 16.
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Halifax
Glasgow
Coke trade and Dairymen convention Ides in Pennsylvania
Reports on coke shipments from Connellsville recession and price shifts with 6,000 car weekly output, plus Western declines. State Dairymen’s Convention speakers denounce filled cheese and oleomargarine amid broader market notes. Separate items include local accidents, resignations, and a murder case update.
Dairymen Convention Debates Cheese and Ensilage
Meadville hosts the State Dairymen's Convention with lectures on milk analysis by Prof. Holter and a keynote by Henry Talcott on dairy prospects. Speakers denounce imitation products like oleomargarine while advocating ensilage. Dr. Flood discusses building a dairy market center, backed by Leon Magaw, as banquet speakers close the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
George L. Holter
State Experiment Station
Henry Talcott
Ohio
J. F. L. Flood
Mesdville
Flood
Leon ©. Magaw
Sibley
Burned workers and a suicide note in early February dispatches
Reports from Beaver Falls and Youghestown describe William Francher’s severe burns after falling into boiling pitch at a shovel works. In Pittsburg a girl who killed herself recently is linked via family. Owen Morgan, starting a muck shear engine, has a leg amputation after hospital treatment. Edwin Gamble’s death is attributed to study stress rather than unrequited love, with University of Ada noted.
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Beaver Falles
William Francher
Mr. Francher
Pittsburg
Ninth Street
Youxestown
Owen Morrigan
Mills of
Brown, Boni = Co
KamMurneng
Edwin
Ada
Miners threaten strike over wage increase near Greensburg
Special telegram reports potential local miner strike as 60 cent wage paid now could rise by 10 cents. Also notes the death of Mrs Barpoet McDuval in Rochester Pa and East Liverpool city council buying a Silsby engine for 3400 dollars. Revival meetings are being held in Pearly.
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Connellsville
H.C. Frick, Overholt, Stantfer and
Gureensburg
Mas
Barpoet McDuval
Rochester
East Liverpool
L. Bampser
E. B
Pearly
Colored community weighing Smith pardon case
Ex Secretary James Delphy says a meeting will be held this week to form a delegation to seek a commutation for condemned man William H. Smith. He notes no current sentiment for mercy among colored residents and cites perceived racial bias in judicial outcomes.
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James Delphy
Cameron Club
William H. Smith
Beaver
Smith
Cigar box maker Jacob Henkel files for creditors
Jacob Henkel, a New York cigar box manufacturer, turned his property over to creditors with liabilities of 114000 dollars. Nearly half are accommodating indorsements. Assets may leave a surplus after settlement. Mrs Charles Defor of 1817 Harkins alley died suddenly after a consumption illness. she was mother of Eddie Defor, a boy who drowned in the Monongahela river last summer.
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New York
Jacob Henkell
Charles Defor
Harkins Alley
Eddie Defor
Monongahela River
Temperance meeting at Centenary well attended
The Centenary temperance meeting last evening drew a large crowd. Rev. A. Emerton, pastor, presided and delivered a fine solo upon request. Miss Jessie Hoffman led the organ and Prof. Alfred Pettit contributed strong violin selections.
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A. Emerton
Jessie Hoffman
Alfred Pettit
Fragmentary 19th Century News Roundup
A jumble of short items notes a disturbance in a House of Commons department in Ottawa, nominations in Pennsylvania, a 106 year old veteran death in New Jersey, and a ship safety scare. A coroner’s verdict of murder is returned in St Alban Ga, with other brief reports on highwaymen, stagecoach robbery, a quarry blast fatality, a jeweler eye injury, a landslide, and ship movements.
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Womman
House of Commons
Ottawa
M. B. Wright
Congress
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna
Joan Caldwell
Kearney
N. J
Russell Harrison
President Harrison
Havans
Maxcotte
Tampa
Tax Commission Hearings on Churches and Charities Rise
Pennsylvania State Tax Commission met in Philadelphia to debate taxing churches and charitable institutions as part of a broader reform of revenue laws. Speakers argued for and against exemptions, with Henry George theory featured, and the next meeting scheduled for Harrisburg on March 18.
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State Tax Commission
Philadelphia
Henry George
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State Tax Commission
Lafayette Hotel
McUamant
J. L. Shoemaker
Henry George Club
Grat
Aod
George
James W. Walk
Philadelphia Society For Oruaisiegrd
D. M. Anderson
Nited Labor League
United City Time Scene Document
Fragmentary OCR hints at a United City time related event or document. Readable terms include United and Time with aim to be seen. specifics, dates, or actions remain unclear in the fragment.
Colored Silk Dress Line Offers Wide Silk Selections
Retail ad markets a broad silk textile lineup including Gros Grains Fate Francaise Rhadames and numerous Black Silks with prices from 25c to 2.25 per yard. Highlights feature Special clearance of colored silks at 25c and a large assortment of Black Satin and Gros Gratin dress fabrics in varied weights and finishes.
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Goc
Sec
de Lyon
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May Tackie
Sporting Notes
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Allentown Pa
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Edward Brennan
Archie Sharp
Yellow Row
the People’s Store
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Campbell & Dick
Polindriphian Grain Market
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Nod
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Marth
Secanre Vauia
River Tetegrams
M. VanRex
Tutt
DR. Burgoon
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Rogers’ Royal
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ELY Bros
Warren
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