Barry to Meet Johnson in September Title Fight
Local promoter sent signed articles binding a 10 round bout between Jim Barry and J Johnson. The match would be at Naud Junction Pavilion around September 21 with Johnson to receive 5000 dollars and Barry a 1000 dollar guarantee. Barry, still banged from Burns bout, plans a two week rest at a nearby mountain resort before travel.
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Hamburg Belle Breaks World Record Then Sold for 50000
Cleveland August 26 Hamburg Belle set a new world trotting record by winning a match race against Ublin across one mile in 2.01 percent The record previously was 2 034 set by Croweous on August 15 1901 Hamburg Belle also won the second heat with splits of 520 WY 1 901 The horse was then sold for 50090 to H M Haine of Cleveland later that afternoon.
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Jupiter Plays Nonsensical Ball Game Headlines
Raton prevented any ball yard yesterday and fans watched the scoreboard for a Spokane Aberdeen mix up. A doubleheader is scheduled Sunday at the park to make up for yesterday’s rain delay with Jupiter Playive involved in the Aberdeen Spokane post game.
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Jupiter
Tigers Again Tigers Again at Phillies Clash
Detroit Tigers overwhelmed the Phillies with strong pitching by Plank and solid hitting from Hughey Jennings' lineup. Despite Wild Bill Denevan surrendering nine safeties, the Quakers could not capitalize as three misplayed balls hampered their defense and sent their hopes fading in a rough afternoon game.
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Hughey Jennings
Bill Denevan
Lajoie Resigns to Aid Cleveland Pennant Bid
Letter from Montana sporting editor, Aug 21, reports Nap Lajoie resigning as Cleveland manager to help the team win a pennant. He vows to support the new manager and regain former status, with Kilroy and Somers noted as team owners. Also mentions a $5,000 15 mile marathon planned for Sept 12 at Columbia Gardens, promoter Jack Cooper seeking entrants.
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Somers
Butte
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Columbia Gardens
Jack Cooper
Big Boxing and Wrestling Tilt at Western Championship
The exposition amateur wrestling and boxing tournament for Western America championships will be held September 15 16 and 17 at the Natural Amphitheatre during the exposition under the Amateur Athletic Union. Director of Athletics Wm Inglis reports near complete preparations and growing entries from Los Angeles St Louis Frisco Multnomah Seattle Athletic Club and others. The Amphitheatre seats 15000 and will receive special lighting for the box and wrestling events with many clubs invited from the western states and midwest.
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Look for big things from this new Cardinal
Los Angeles August 26 pitcher Johnny Raleigh the young southpaw recently purchased by the St Louis Cardinals from the Vernon club of the Pacific Coast League has risen rapidly from local semi professional play with the Majors to the big leagues Raleigh’s drop ball and strikeout record at Vernon drew attention from Cardinals president Robeson and scout Lowe leading to a special coast trip and purchase Raleigh is seen as a potential world beater with Bresnahan coaching and is a brother of J L Raleigh Seattle Star mail clerk.
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Vernon
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Bobby Lowe
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Johnson Versus Kaufman Set For Admission Day Fight
Champion Jack Johnson trains at Emeryville to prepare for a 25 round bout with Al Kaufman at Coffroth arena on Admission Day. Kaufman will finish a week at Boyce's Springs before joining training. O Brien delays omitted in late signing, securing the Kaufman clash.
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al Kaufman
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Wolgast vows to meet Attell after Nelson win in Chicago
Ad Wolgast scores a dramatic victory over Battling Nelson and foreshadows a planned title defense against Abe Attell in September. He boasts of his chest, targets 122 pound weight limits, and notes offers from Fred Welsh and Pac McFarland as he hones for a potential bout in a crowded welterweight scene.
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Miwaukeean
Nelson
Attell
Tember
Nelsan
Wolga
Fred Welsh
Pac McFarland
George Dixon
Dixon
P Tay
Gaxte
Olson and Ordeman Meet Next Friday at Grand Opera House
Henry Ordeman the wrestler meets Charles Olson of Indianapolis in a bout at the Grand Opera House next Friday night. Ordeman is regarded as one of the best in the country and Olson aims to deliver a strong challenge. If Olson falls, Tor Roller may face Ordeman to draw a large crowd of fans.
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Charles Olson
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Grand Opera House
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Oleon Mye
Joe Carroll
Tor
Roller
Ordeman
Navy Rifle Team Wins National Trophy at Camp Pray
The United States Navy team captured the national rifle match with 3,801 points, earning the National Trophy and $450. The U S Infantry placed second with 3,762 points, a titleholder from 1907.
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Davy
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Bremerton Heights Property Offers Bargains and Promises
An OCR snippet touts Bremerton Heights property with phrases like Large Tracts 50 and Up and Large Lots 35 and Up. It mentions Navy Yard Bremerton Heights and a new steamer service with daily trips, aiming to attract crowds and buyers to the area.
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