Attell Faces Wells in Major Featherweight Bout
Abe Attell the American featherweight champion challenges Matt Wells the English lightweight title holder in a Madison Square Garden bout. Attell weighs in at 135 pounds while Wells may reach 133 pounds, testing Attell's repaired left arm after six months.
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Kilbane
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Eetents Peakane
Attell Wells Bout Draws Ringside Attention in New York
Abe Attell the featherweight champion and Matt Wells of England prepared for a ten round match, both deemed fit. Expected ringside observers include Tom Jones of Ad Wolgast and a Packey McFarland representative with a challenge for the winner. If Wells wins a McFarland bout is forecasted, if Attell wins a Wolgast match is anticipated. Charley White to referee.
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New York
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Matt Wells
England
Tom Jones
Ad Wolgast
Packey McFarland
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Wolgast
Charley White
Barry Beats Smith With Ease In Ten Round Heavyweight Bout
NEW YORK September 20 Jimmy Barry of Chicago defeated Jewey Smith of England in ten rounds at the Twenty Century A C. The match featured two heavyweights with Barry declining to force a challenge and dominating the bout.
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New York
Jimmy Barry
Chicago
Jewey Smith
England
A.C
Eleventh Cavalry Retains Velie Polo Cup in 4–0 Win
The Eleventh Cavalry polo team recovered the Velie challenge cup by beating the Third Cavalry 4 to 0 amid heavy dust that limited scoring. Captain Langhorne and Lieutenant Swift starred for the victors while Lieutenant Smith shone for the Third. The win likely sets a rematch against the Third Artillery and Third Cavalry.
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Chandler
Kimball
H. Johnson
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Shiverick
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Boyd
Treat
Avery
Conley and Rivers Set for Twenty Round Clash
Frank Conley and Joe Rivers were matched last night for a twenty round bout at the Vernon arena on October 14. The match proceeds regardless of the outcome of the Conley K Sea fight scheduled for September 30. Call a Taxi.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
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Joe Rivers
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Boxing prospects and baseball finance tease readers
Jack Johnson may gain a new view of English fans if Wells fight falls through in London reports. Matt Wells battles Attell in New York and the English challenger shows class that could upend Wolgast. Bat Nelson’s comeback power questions Nixon’s form after a Boston rally. St Louis notes the Cardinals, helped by Bresnahan and big crowds, near $100 profit.
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Wells
Mordecai Brown Named Country's Greatest Game-Saver
The pitcher who can enter at any moment to halt a rising opposing attack is valued most. Mordecai Brown is cited as the greatest game-saver in the country for his clutch relief ability.
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Mordecai Brown
Reds executive study Brush stadium in New York
Julius Fleischmann of the Cincinnati Reds executive staff is in New York examining the new Brush stadium. Garry Herrmann plans a 20 000 seat park in Redland with work starting after the season and stands ready by next April first. The Highlanders will inaugurate the new grounds a concession granted last spring on Chase's Cincinnati visit.
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Highlanders
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Cincinnati
Baseball War Has Slim Odds Amid Man Leagues Rift
The American association cannot afford a fight with organized baseball at this time and would likely seek reconciliation. The big minor leagues may reconsider their demand and request help from the major leagues in hopes the big brothers grant concessions.
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American Association
Big Brothers
Mathewson Sets Pitching Record in Cleveland Win
Christy Mathewson of Washington limited Cleveland to a win as he pitched sixty nine balls with fifteen called on him. The American League speed artist Walter Johnson watched as the star held the mound in a standout game.
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Walterohnson
Cleveland
Washington Star
Sluggers Lead A L Standings as Giants, Athletics Edge Closer
Detroit and Cleveland boast three and two of the American League’s top sluggers while standings shift in both leagues. Krause limited the Browns to four hits, Red Ames carried the Pirates to a third straight win, and the Dodgers beat Goslin and his successor in the ninth. Cobbs homer sparked Detroit against Collins, and the Athletics plated all four seventh inning runs behind four hits and a double steal.
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Academy Teams Open Practice With Strong Prospects
San Antonio academy football squads begin practice as five academy league teams gear up for a late October opener. Returning veterans include Lochausen, R. Corder, Taylor, Jones, Magruder and Barnard Bee. Bee adds experience from High school and Austin academy play. Coach Culver and Young lead training while a scrub squad is assured. Meanwhile High school and West Texas held light preliminary sessions, with Marshall and St. Louis college starting early.
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St. Louis College
Tenth Infantry Seeks Ft Sam Pennant in Narrow Defeat
The Twenty-second Infantry shut out the Tenth 2 to 0 at Army Post diamonds as Oppett twirled a sensational pitching gem and limited the visitors to one safety after the leadoff hit. Van Ottman pitched well for the Tenth, Erickson starred in center for 22nd, with two games left as the race tightens toward Electric Park.
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Erickson
Panama
Third Cavalry
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22Nd Infantry
van Ottman
Farrow
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O’brien
Thoroughbred Yearling Sale Tops Keen Kentucky Market
Horsemen from across the nation converge in Lexington for a landmark sale of Raceland stud stock and related properties. Forty three head sold for 15505 dollars, averaging 360 per head, led by Bref by Star Shoot sold for 2100 dollars to Henry McDaniel.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Kentucky
Raceland Stud
Col. E. F. Clay
Woodford Clay
Clay Brothers
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Star Shoot
Breakwater
Henry McDaniel
Hight Defeats Hull In Three Cushion Billiards Match
Dr I M Hight beat J B Hull 17 to 13 with Hull handicapped by three points at Alexander's parlors. Tonight Gerald Fraser faces Martin Cunningham in the third game of the series. Participants include Cunningham Erckel Hight Hull Irish Nelson Snyder and Fraser.
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Driving Clubto Be Entertained at Lane Residence
San Antonio Driving Club members and their ladies will be entertained tonight by W C Lane at 402 Goliad Street in honor of Orphan Boys victory at the fair grounds. A matinee is likely arranged for next Friday afternoon.
Standings and Results From Yesterday’s Games
New York defeated Pittsburg 3 to 1. Philadelphia beat Chicago 2 to 0. Brooklyn won 7 to 5 against Cincinnati. St. Louis edged Boston 13 to 12 in a tightly contested matchup.
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Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Boston
Games Today Across The Nation
Philadelphia visits Chicago New York travels to St Louis Boston plays Pittsburgh Brooklyn meets Cincinnati all on the schedule with multiple city matchups listed for the day.
Weerenes Pee Scores and City Results
Philadelphia 5, St. Louis 1. Boston 2, Detroit 1. Washington 7, Chicago 3. Cleveland 3, New York 3.
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Boston
Detroit
Washington
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New York
City matchups spark midseason spreads across leagues
St. Louis faces Philadelphia, Cleveland tangles with New York, Detroit plays Boston, and Chicago meets Washington in a compact series of cross city clashes. Officials aim to test depth and compute early standings amid a crowded calendar.
Sioux City and Omaha Scores Reported
Local score notes from multiple cities show Pueblo defeating Sioux City 1 to 0. Omaha hosts Denver with Denver winning 4 to 2. Des Moines lists Hepern 6 Des Moines 0. St Joseph records Lincoln 5 St Joseph 6 with unclear team names and exact locations.
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St Joseph
Hilton Contender Faces Evans In National Golf Links Final
Hilton the British champion and recent American champion meets Charles Evans Jr of Edgewater in the final of the National Golf Links of America invitational. Hilton edged W C Fownes Jr after extra holes in the semis, while Evans thrashed W M Watson 7 up 6 to play after beating Herreshoff.
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Chicago
H. H. Hilton
Charles Evans Jr
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W. C. Fownes Jr
Pittsburg
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Herreshoff
W. M. Watson
Balturosal
Eight limit to be farmed rule adopted by baseball commission
The National Baseball Commission issued a rule to cap the number of players a major league club can retain the option to repurchase in a season. Clubs may have time to adjust existing optional deals to fit the new rule, which bars sales agreements that grant the right to repurchase or swap players between clubs in a single season.
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Ohio
National Baseball Commission
National Association
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Naps and Yankees Play to 3-3 Tie on Darkness
Knaupp of Cleveland and R. Fisher of the Yankees tied pitching honors in a 3 to 3 game halted by darkness. Both hurlers were wild yet effective, each surrendering four hits in a tense contest.
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Chase
Cubs pitcher McIntyre shines but Burns overwhelms
McIntyre spun a strong start for the Cubs allowing five hits in a solid outing but fell short as Burns dominated. The game showcased Burns’s superior form and the Cubs offense could not solve him.
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Kraph Shows Resolve in Rough Bout After Harsh Spike
Kraph demonstrated grit yesterday after a painful spike by Chase left him immobilized for minutes. He returned to finish his match against Fisher, wrestling to a handicap conclusion.
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Chase
Fisher
National League orders 35 man squad cutoff
President Thomas J. Lynch directs all club owners to trim rosters to 35 by September 20. The rule replaces the longstanding 85 player limit and many managers in older clubs face penalties for violations. Second division clubs may benefit as first division clubs shed top second string players.
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Thomas J. Lynch
National League
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Bantams Set Winter Elimination for Championship
The Armory Athletic club of Boston plans a bantam elimination series this winter led by Miah Murry with boxers Harry Forbes Al Delmont Jimmy Walsh Young O Leary Frankie Burns Roy O Driscoll and others aiming to face Johnny Coulon for the title.
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Chicago
Hugh McIntosh
Australia
New Orleans
Armory Athletic Club
Boston
Miah Murry
Harry Forbes
al Delmont
Jimmy Walsh
Young O’leary
Frankie Burns
Roy O’dr
Deinninger's Crocketts Clash with Holton's Tigers at Century
Ninepin match set for Thursday night at Century bowling alleys as Deinninger's Crocketts face Holton's Tigers in a featured game.
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Tigers
Boston St. Louis game ends with late comeback
Twenty eight players participated with seven pitchers used for thirty eight hits. St Louis closed the game by scoring four runs in the ninth to win by one run.
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Church and State Move to Stop Johnson Wells Fight
London reports a strong anti contest sentiment with Archbishop of Canterbury urging government suppression. Nine bishops and city leaders join in condemning the match as major papers press the government not to permit it. Rev Meyer offers to fund promoter losses if the contest is abandoned.
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Michigan's Record Squad Enters First Training Day
Michigan announces a large 1930s era squad arriving for the initial training under Coach Yost at Whitmore Lake. Captain Conklin Bogle Quinn Picard Tarbet Peterson Craig Pontius Meek Paterson Barton and other former freshmen champions join, while shorty McMillan will miss the start.
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Whitmore Lake
Conklin
Bogle
Quinn
Picard
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Peterson
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Paterson
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Shorty” McMillan
American Association Scores and Results Summary
At St. Paul Columbus outscored St. Paul 8 to 6. Milwaukee Toledo tied 2 to 3. Minneapolis Louisville 13 to 12. Kansas City Indianapolis 5-5 and Kansas City 8-7.
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