Three A's athletes seek fame in Detroit meets
Allegheny Athletic Association plans two entrants at the Detroit Athletic Club contests in March. FE V. Paul competes in 140 yards and high jump, facing Jewett and Ducharme. George N Laughlin runs 90 and 440 yards amid strong rivalries as the group pushes for a Pittsburg club. The Three A's grow, with 400 members aimed for, and a new club house may be funded by substantial subscriptions this month.
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Allegheny Athletic Association
Detroit Athletic Club
Pittsburg
V. Paul
Paul
Detroit
Mr. Jewett
Pitteburger
Ducharme
Shooting at Homewood Ends With Dixon Victory in Bird Match
An exciting shooting contest at Homewood Park pitted Jonathan Horsfield against John Dixon. Dixon shot 10 birds to Horsfield's 4 after a match that drew heavy betting, starting at 60 to 1 and finishing near even money. Horsfield had won the prior two meetings, making yesterday’s result a notable upset in local shooting circles.
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Homewood Park
Jonathan Horsfeld
John Dixon
Dixon
Horsfield
Hore
Dison
Heans
George Dixon Arrives to Fight Cat McCarthy Again
George Dixon world bantam champion plans to appear at the Academy of Music tomorrow. He seeks another title bout with Cat McCarthy, pressing for a large purse. Dixon hints at fighting in England after the show and Johnson’s side reportedly backs the idea.
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George Dicen
Cat McCarthy
George Dixon
Academy of Music
Dixon
al McCarthy
Fou Jeineen
England
Firit Johnson
Faded Entry Race Card Highlights Early Track Results
The report outlines a crowded track day with several short races. First race sees Ted first and Frank L second with Pardon third. Second race yields Hallarat first Benja min second Ditte third. Third race lists Josephine first Elk Hightereond DiNen J third. Subsequent events mention minor placings and a six race card concluding with Miss fest and Dewectond in the final, noting race lengths and times in a terse summary.
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Gottesacas
Napa Ll
Viegwe
Xenopon
Pittsburg F C Seeks Football Match in Western Pennsylvania
A letter to the Sporting Editor outlines Pittsburg F. C. interest in arranging football matches across Western Pennsylvania. Signed by JODX MATHEWS, secretary, the note mentions plans for medals and prizes for winning teams and asks for arrangements with local football clubs, despite garbled text.
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iMepateh
Dean Kim
Gethall
Mouwor
Albion
Western
Pennsylvania
Jodx Mathews
Sec
Pittsburg F. C
Derby and Heaing Stakes Entries From Newmarket
The least entry in the Goretid Park stakes closed February from Newmarket England names the five year colt Sinen Renard by St Simed sire. Renard was sold by Lord Randolph Churchill to George W Hankins of Atlanta on February 5. Hankins has recently purchased three yearlings from Colonel Nori Maher at Atlanta. Peter Maher arrived in Atlanta with Billy Madden on February 27.
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Cmcaco
Newmarket
England
Sinen Renard
Simen Renard
Lord Randolph Churchill
George W. Hankins
Hankins
Wise
Colonel Nori
Paden party sought quiet entry into New Orleans
The group including J. W. Paden avoided visitors at Kimwall and aims to slip into New Orleans unseen. They project calm and sincerity in escaping notoriety. Mather is reported in prime condition and confident.
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Ang J. W. Paden
Kimwall
New Orleans
Mather
Pittsburg Dominates With Streatham Monarch Bull Terrier Victory
Streatham Monarch, a pure white bull terrier owned by John Moorhead, won the New York show championship judged by George Raper of England. The Pittsburg dog defeated Sir Montz and Carney and will compete again at the Pittsburg show where Mr. Raper is slated to judge. Monarch boasts exceptional breed features and a storied lineage including imports from England and multiple prior wins across Manchester and Coventry shows.
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Streatham Monarch
New York
Pittsburg
John Moorhead
George Raper
England
Manchester
Agricultural Hall
Firmstone
Helson
Cornwall
Ashley, Conventry
Best Bull Terrier in Show Dominates Derby Breed Club Event
The Gloucester and Leeds entries lead a large dog show circuit with multiple firsts and specials. Persuasive references to Gresham, Hartley, Helliwell, Raper, Ashton, and others mark a record 48 prizes to one exhibitor as Duquesne Kennel Club cites a superb show in New York and plans for Pittsburgh.
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Gloucester
Artley
Chelmsford
Enex
Berrie
Leeds
Yorkshire
Gresham
Hilliwell
Tunbridge Wells
Qakhham
Rutlandstire
Bishop
Auckland
Cowen
Birkenhead
Hallam
Ecclesall
Horton
Leggs
Littell
Z. OH. Deuony
Duquesne- Kennel Club
New York
Eee
Pittsure
Duquesne Kennel Club Dog Show Entries Closed
Entries for the Duquesne Kennel Club dog show closed last night and the full list will take a few days to publish. A very large number of entries arrived in the last two days, including ten St. Bernards from the New York St. Bernard Club and ten from the Pough St. Bernard Club. President Boggs noted entries came from across the United States and Canada. W. L. Washington, at the New York show, bought John A. Locan's best foxhound and will show it here. J. C. Mahler's imported bisck and tan dog arrived in the city and has been named Pittsburg Lars and will be exhibited here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Kennel Club
New York
John A. Locan
J.C. Mahler
Pittsburg
Beginning to Hustle A Meeting to Organize a Peaceful League
A regional baseball meeting is planned in Meadville on March 9 to form an eight club league. Invited delegates proceed from Akron Youngstown Canton New Castle Erie Bradford Pa Janowstown and Olean N Y plus any additional interested cities. Officers and committees will be chosen to place the league in running order promptly.
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Olean
N.Y
Phosen
League
Pittsburg S new catcher refuses Pittsburg stay
In Was tre toy Pa Feb 27 a college baseball scene develops as catcher Murphy rejects Pittsburg, citing repeated refusals and advance money return. Manager Bockenberger aims to settle the matter in New York with Dockenberger also en route. captain McVay leads training with Sterrett Stauffer Williams Thompson Best Farmer Hayes Carsten and Anderson among notable candidates.
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Wasstretoy
Mcvay
Sterrett
Stauffer
Williams
Thompson
Best
Farmer
Hayes
Carsten
Anderson
Logan
Western Pennsy
Formation of Southern League Faces City Choice
Nashville reports T P Sullivan, former Washington League manager, now backing the Southern League. He lists Mobile, Atlanta, Macon, Columns, Memphis, New Orleans and Nashville as current members and says the eighth city will be Chattanooga, Knoxville or Birmingham.
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Nashville
T. P. Sullivan
City
Sullivan
Mobile
Atlanta
Macon
Memphis
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Birmingham
Baseball optimism From Hot Springs Letter
Ed Hunton writes from Hot Springs in a cheerful aprtris about Jone weather in Wittsburg. He praises Beck ley’s hitting and predicts a great baseball year based on the mood in Hot Springs.
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Marncer Duckenberger
Ed Hunton
Hot Springs
Wittsburg
Beckley
City League Meeting Moves to Stevensons Office Office Tuesday
The City League meeting set for Tuesday evening will be held in Stevenson's office at O7 Liberty Street, not at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. It is uncertain whether Millvale club will be admitted to fill the vacancy left by the Silver Kings withdrawal. The Milivares are a strong team with enclosed grounds and solid tackling.
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City League
Stevenson
Liberty Street
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Millvale Club
Ali
Silver Kings
Milivares
Crowd Fills Stands For Mather Fitzsimmons Bout
Local sports report notes a sold out crowd expected for the Mather versus Fitzsimmons boxing match as six local sport enthusiasts wired in yesterday to show support and stake bets.
Olympic Glab Box Seats Sell Out After Betting Frenzy
Local betting on yesterday's battle was lively with thousands wagered. A business man reportedly bet $300 on Muber while many wagers reached $100. Boxes were all claimed and only a few reserved seats remained.
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Olympic
Evon
Muber
Schedule Committee Sets Two Part Season for National League
New York reports the National League schedule committee led by Byrne Hart and Von der Ahe completed efforts to condense three schedules into one. The plan divides the season into two halves with each club playing seven games against 11 clubs in each half, three-game series with two games, and holidays reserved. talks on player trades and team moves continue with no official figures released.
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New York
Mesers
Byrne
Hart
von der Ahe
Broadway
Pat Powers
John Ward
Charlie Ebbetts
George Munson
F. A. Abell
Tom Burns
Hichardson
Bernie
Sahide
Richardson
Brooklyn Club
Ocala
Fin
Algonquin
Pier 28
Roosevelt Street
Jacksonville
William Hart
Brooklyn
Hob Collins
Louisville
T. Brush
Jim Hart
Chicago
Harmony
Pfeffer
Wilmot
Brown
Canavan
Mr. Byrne
Tom Daly
Lovett
Daly
Philadelphias
Gainesville
Washingtons
Savannah
New Yorks
Richmond
von der Abe
Indianapolis
Rosie
Boyle
America
Powers
van der Alle
Western League retrenchment risks hurting baseball
Critics warn that the Western Baseball League plans for unusually low salaries could drain life from the game and demoralize players. They argue fair pay fuels effort and profitability, noting past revenue growth tied to reasonable wages and contrasting it with the danger of excessive cheapness.
A TALK WITH FITZ Before Maher Fight in St Louis Tonight
Fitzsimmons is in good form for his bout with Maher next Wednesday night. Local opinion splits on the outcome but many believe Fitz will make a strong showing and some expect a knockout. Choynski doubts Fitz can be beaten in four or ten rounds, while Fitz remains the silent figure of the camp. He hints at not revealing plans until March 3 and comments on Madden’s figures with skepticism. Fans say the Irish champion is watched closely as the big contest nears and supporters plan to attend with lunch and water for the long wait.
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Bay St. Lou
Fitzsimmons
Maher
Fitz
Choynski
Pemeter
Mr. Mayer
Madden
Sam
Billy
Jim Hart
George Williams
Fred Pieter
Jim Barnes
Jack Crowley
Barnes
J. G. K. Lawrence
Coney Island Jockey Club
John Hunter
Mr. Withers
Board of Control
Joan Goldsmith
San Mateo
Cal
Chicago
J. Palmer O'Neill
James Mutrie
Sporting Life
Jack McAuliffs
St. Louis
Hot &Anes
Baily
States
McAultie
Louisvillians
Young
Pete Browning
Pete
Con Dorie
Wiley Evans
Marquis of Queensberry
Charles Norrox
Bill Plummer
P. H. Black
Ne Kelly
Illustrated News Office
Black
Kelly
Norton
Needham Ryan Fight and Fitzsimmons Maher Set for Week
Crowds flood Mobile for the Needham Ryan bout and the Fitzsimmons Maher meeting next week. Pugilists arrive with many lodging at Bay St. Louis and Mobile. Weigh ins place Maher around 170 pounds near lower limit of his range as Choynski and Gions are expected as possible opponents for Slavin and Mitchell.
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Mit
Maher
Mobile
Canal Street
Choynski
Gions
Slavin
Mitchell
Kysn- Needham
Harry Stevens Seeks Washington Score Card Privileges
Harry Stevens left for Washington last evening to secure score card privileges for the baseball season, matching his standing at home. During his town stay he has shown affability and deftness, marking him as a notable local figure in baseball administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stevens
Washington
Dari
Signed Articles for Double Scull Race in Toronto
The Toronto extr. reports Hanlan and O'Conner have signed articles of agreement for the Double Scull race to be staged in the near future. The arrangement formalizes their commitment to compete, outlining terms and conditions for the forthcoming event.
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Toronto
Hanlan Hina O'Conner
World championship bout at Point of Pines reported
The May 9 event at Point of Pines in Chelsea features Bennene against John Teemer and Geo H. Hosmer for the world championship and a $1000 stake.
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Point of Pines
Chelsea
John Teemer
Geo H. Hosmer
Needham Favored In Tomorrow's New Orleans Boxing Match
Odds favor Needham to defeat Ryan in the Metropolitan Club bout with betting at about 100 to 90. Training notes praise both fighters, with Ryan confident and Needham preparing for a likely $13,000 purse. Weather in New Orleans suits Danny, while promoters expect a fierce finish and big wagers as crowds gather.
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New Orleans
Ryan-Needham
Mimmacement
Needham
Mike Connolly
Danny
Rivan
Ryan
Tommy
Iva
Charters Club Facing County League Vacancy Rumors
The Charters club may withdraw from the County League prompting several clubs to seek the spot. Likely candidates are Brad dock Homestead and Wilmerding. Henry May says Charters could return if suitable grounds are secured from Panhandle Railroad land agent Air Keely. Wilkinsburg prepares new gray and blue uniforms. Allegheny club to play April 4 as an amateur team with strong local players.
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Charters
Braddock
Homestead
Wilmerding
Henry May
The
Chartiers
Miller Friday Moon
Keely
Panhandle Railroad
Im May
Bockenberger
Allegheny Club
Alleghenies
Local Amateur Athletes Train In Earnest At Hot Springs
General sportins notes describe Becacey and Joyce practicing tall hitting at Hot Springs. Mentions of Catcher Murphy, J G B and East End, a 45 second record, and Allegheny's date with a local league club. Includes plans for Harvard captain Winslow coaching the Varsity, and Cincinnati Club voting on Sunday games. Mentions Rangers seeking home games with Pittsburg, and various racing and boxing notes with names like Goldsmith, O Neill, Mutrie, and Dorie.
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Becacey
Joyce
Hot Springs
Murphy
East End
Mall
Allegheny
Winslow
Harvard
Cincinnati
Roveal Rangers
Pittsburg
Torfman
Fred Gerhard
Beppoes
Matthews
A Terror Among Cannon Grows New Segmental Tube
A Brown segmental tube wire gun, tested under government oversight at Pennsylvania Diamond Drill Manufacturing, promises to revolutionize heavy ordnance construction. A sample five inch powder chamber cylinder, about 16 inches external diameter and two feet long, with 3.25 pounds of powder produced 52 850 psi, far exceeding modern gun pressures.
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Brnvspono
Pennsylvania Diamond Drill Manufacturing Company
Clergymen Advocate Simpler Funeral Customs in Johnstown
The Johns town Ministerial Association proposes simpler funeral services and bans the badge of mourning such as brick symbols, seeking to replace black with lighter observances. The plan faces likely opposition as many deem black the proper sign of mourning.
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Johnstown
Corn for Durango relief arrives from United States
In Torrrs MEXx on February 27 150000 bushels of corn have arrived from the United States for distribution to the hungry in the Durango region. Heavy rains in recent days are easing the crisis as the long drought is broken and relief efforts proceed.
Ocean Steamship Arrivals From London to New York
Ocean steamship arrivals list ships from London to New York with ports and destinations unclear in OCR. The fragment mentions New York and London with scattered terms like Dover and America, suggesting a maritime arrival notice or shipping schedule. Names and precise routes are unreadable.
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Berita
Ros
Ee York
London
New York
City
Poisoning from roots hits two Rochester families
A Rochester Ohio area incident reports a wholesale poisoning after eating wild roots. Carl Hartman 18 and Edward Chaffer 16 died. Mrs Hartman (seized) and 6 year old Louisa Hartman are ill but alive. Authorities and neighbors rush aid as officials investigate the mysterious root causing deaths.
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Spectal Telegnam
Dispatch
Rochester
Martin Hartman
Carl
Louisa
Edward Chaffer
Edward
Hartman
Rochester Tombler Works
Rough Treatment of a Girl McKeresont
Maud Phillips, daughter of J R Phillips, is hospitalized after alleged assault at Tin Plate Hill. Alderman Fields heard charges against J H Sampson and Mrs Anna Phillips, who are ill and not yet arrested. If her condition worsens, warrants may be served. Sampson allegedly struck her with a poker and pushed her against furniture during a confrontation over her sister.
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Mr. Sampson
Gas used the wrong way at Knowles pottery accident
East Liverroot Feb 27 Special A serious explosion of natural gas at the pottery of Knowles Taylor Knowles burned three men. Foreman W J Allen was cleaning a regulator and turned on high pressure gas to blow out dust. A kiln alight from last night ignited the gas filling the room. Robert Orrin the engineer sustained the worst burns but may recover if not fatally poisoned. two other workers McCrea and Allen are severely burned but expected to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverroot
Knowles, Taylor & Knowles
Will
de. W.J. Allen
Mr. Allen
Robert Orrin
McCrea
Orrin
Sixty molders locked out at Eclipse Store Works
Fifty or sixty molders employed at Eclipse Store Works were locked out after demanding a wage raise of one percent to match union scales. The owners rejected the demand and stated they would not concede, choosing not to accept any wage increase.
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P. O
Tha
Eclipse
Idle Furnace to Resume Under Philadelphia Investors
Philadelphia capitalists visited the Powellton furnace and coal lands near Saxton to pursue control of the idle plant idle two years. A Philadelphia meeting will decide on the proposed purchase and new company plans. Washington (Pa.) Glees Company may move to Butler as Hostetter Coke Works trims force. A Canton Relief Corps former president is implicated in a civil suit, and an accident at Taylor Tube involved a worker, with a saraca falling into melted metal.
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Waab
Baltimore and Ohio
Connellsville
Pittsburg
Cvat
Prren Cassidy
McKeesport
Mck. & Y
Monongaiem
Norwalk
E. C. Cook
Singer Manufacturing Company
Cook
Singer Company
Hentixepoxs
Philadelphia
Powellton
Saxton
Washington
Glees Company
Butler
Hostetter Coke Works
Greensburg
Tree Story From North Carolina Letter on Health
A fragment from a North Carolina letter discusses a son named Harvey and distant medical claims. The writer mentions seeking doctors and a belief in a cure for scrofula through a specific remedy, reflecting historical health beliefs and personal anecdotes.
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Lang
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Peter Maher
Billy Madden
Meadville
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Western Baseball League
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Wilkinsbourg
Wilkinsburg Ball Club
Frank Miller
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Maud Phillips
Johnstons
Thomas Brady
John Brady
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