Betting chatter sparks fight offer for Anderson Rivers
In Los Angeles on January 29 Dick Donald manager of Bud Anderson offers $6,000 that Anderson can beat Joe Rivers. Rivers accepts and demands a $16,000 side bet. Levy says he will post the sum once Donald signs.
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Bull’s Pap’s Old Sport Pursuit of a Fight Trial
Pull Young Sr from Glen Rock Wyoming bets $1,000 that his 240 pound son Bull Young can beat Gunboat Smith. Young Sr intends to see if Bull should stay in boxing by pitting him against Smith as a test horse. McCarey may arrange a late February bout.
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Dayton’s Jesse Tannehill the coolest left hander in baseball
Dayton, Kentucky native Jesse Tannehill rose to prime as a cool left handed pitcher. His career spanned Cincinnati Richmond and Pittsburgh beginnings, peaking with New York and Boston before a Washington finale. Though later mocked as lazy by some, he was methodical, clutch under pressure and widely respected for his durable arm and hitting ability.
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Packey McParland Faces 132-Pound Weight Test for Ritchie Fight
Wille Ritchie states Packey McParland must make the lightweight limit of 132 pounds or forfeit a title shot. Ritchie notes McParland has not met the limit for three years and hints he may prefer welterweight unless he declares himself at 132.
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Chaplain Prays for Balkan Success in Sacramento
In Sacramento on January 29 Chaplain B Dent Naylor led a prayer service asking the Balkan states to win their war against Turkey. He prayed for divine favor to ensure their arms prevail and that they may walk in freedom.
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All-Round Yankee Star Faces Check Fraud Charge
A famed multi sport athlete from Albany and Montclair is under arrest in New Jersey on a charge of offering worthless checks. In Seattle, Tacoma High School beat Franklin of Seattle 29 to 24 in a rough basketball game. Pitcher moves include Bert Tooley set to replace Hobby Vaughn for the International Leaguers as Portland asks for Dan Howley in trade talks. Elmer Stricklett, once a notable pitcher, buys a California furniture business after reinstatement.
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Princeton builds new boat house on Carnegie Lake by 1887 end
Bits o Sport Ground notes the Princeton boat house on Carnegie Lake nearing completion by end of 1887. Manager Doomn of Philadelphia expects infielder Boyle from the University of Chicago to become a key player.
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Bishop Faces Rematch in Dreamland Four Round Bout
Jack Bishop vows to fight back when he meets Floyd Goodman in a four round return at the Dreamland pavilion tomorrow night. Bishop was disqualified after a prior clash, and both men enter in top shape with no clear favorite. Also on the card are Frenchie Vaise versus Ernie Barrieau, plus Tacoma’s Joe Koepkey and Dave Fiedler meeting Steve Reynolds and Johnny Kelly respectively.
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Baseball gossip hints at turmoil and change in sport
The passage wanders through baseball rumors about players like Thorpe and Murphy, boxing politics in Ohio, and managerial shakeups. It mentions Cobb, Craw ford, and Jones, with chatter about Cubs spring practice and possible moves, casting a restless, gossiping tone over the season ahead.
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Battling Nelson wife dispute and Paris valet hire news
Mrs Oncar Matthew latting Nelson formerly Fay King of Portland and Denver calls Hoge wisch a disease while backed by Jack Robinson promoter. Nelson supplies a French valet and maids as the couple occupy the flat. Mrs Nelson plans Portland visit then two East fights before possible retirement. Black King says Nelson may quit after current engagements amid daughter’s opposition. Lonnie Austin boxing feature follows in a month.
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Official Buys $100000 Statue for $6000
A government official in Rome paid $6,000 for a Graeco Roman statue of Apollo found by a peasant near Bassano after outbidding six antique dealers who valued it at $100,000. The statue is deemed a standout example of the era.
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Portland Turns Alley Meet Down
Portland, Jan 2 lack of enthusiasm among local bowlers leads to the 1913 Weetdr Howling congress not meeting in Portland. J W Wlaney offered 1000 dollars to guarantee prizes and now advises moving the congress to Spokane or Denver.
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Blankenship Receives Warm Reception in Missoula Arrival
Blankenship, who will manage Missoula next season, was greeted with a rousing reception on his arrival in Missoula the other day. He previously did the backstop work for Beattle at one time.
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