Bob Fitzsimmons Reveals How He Was Bilked in Boxing
The famed fighter recounts old grievances from New Zealand to America, detailing scams that cost him thousands. He claims to have been bilked in Carson City and Sharkey deals, while noting a near six-figure net worth and ownership of a farm near Jersey City.
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Bob Fitssimmons
Pantages Theatre
Adta
America
Timaru
New Zealand
Bob
Goree
Pits
Itike
Fite
Owrawmen
Tintern
Wade
Carson City
Martin Julian
Jim Hall
Sharkey
Pitesimmens
Jercey City
Signorinetta Wins Derby and Oaks in Italy For English King
In a remarkable sweep Chevalier Ginistrelli’s three year old filly Signorinetta wins both England’s Derby and Oaks, paying 100 to 1 odds. The feat follows her unexpected rise from Newmarket stables to racing fame as records near the century mark. Signorinetta earns 12,600 and 29,000 pounds in purse money. Meanwhile in Tacoma, Washington, Seattle Cabal defeats Tacoma with an early lead and decisive late scoring, aided by Cahill and Lynch as Corwen pitches for Seattle.
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Star
London
Chevalier Ginistrelli
England
Signorinetta
Newmarket
King Ed
Signorinett
August
Epsom
Tacoma
Corwen
Rome
Seattion Cabal
McKune
Bowee
Bennett
Luss
Cahill
Hurnett
Lynch
Shea
Coy
Meadow Handicap Draws Strong Field at Saturday Meeting
In the opening six furlong handicap at Meadows, topweights include Lee Rowe and Nagaram with hopes of a fast race. Jack Nunally will miss the race after shipping to Butte, while Friends of Ed Soule suffers a fatal accident in a Riverside crash en route to Seattle.
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Refugee
the Meadows
Fireball
Pajarella
Loretta
Security
Smiley Corbett
Cadichen
Aunt Polly
Onatasea
Ocean Store
May Pink
A.B. Cook
Bugarmald
Toupee
Lord of the Forest
Bonaventure
Johnny Lyons
Allerton
Scarfell
Lee Rose
Turnaway
Ampedo
Sugarmatch
Grace G. College
Naegaram
Burning Bush
St. Francis
Preen
Hasty Agnes
Centre
Ed Soule
Oakland
Seattle
Redding
Cal
Soule
Rhode Island Battleship Open to Public Visits
Visitors can tour the battleship Rhode Island at the navy yard while it remains in dry dock. Public access is available daily at Pier 2 foot of Yesterday Way with round trip rides offered at six dimes per trip.
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Mavy Yard
Rhode Island
Pier 2
Yester Way
Races Open Saturday June 20 at Jackson and First
Races begin at 2 p m with admission priced at 1 00 for gentlemen and 50 cents for ladies. Cars should be taken at the intersection of Jackson and First Avenue.
Spirit Wins Second Rage In Northwestern International Race
The Spirit of Beattie defeated the Rival of Everett by about 14 minutes on a 12 mile course finishing in 2 50 20 to Rival 4 04 05. The Spirit led from the second buoy and built a steady advantage as winds favored her. If Spirit wins the second race today she will be chosen to defend the Alexandra cup.
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Beattie
Everett
Spirit
Goldfinch
Death Knell of Racing at Brighton Beach Meet
United Press reports that the Brighton Head association will abandon the Triumph Undergraduate Beashore handicaps and the Chantilly steeplechase, historic features of the Brighton Beach meeting. Racing men see no chance for New York racing under the Hughes anti race track gambling bill.
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United Press
New York
East
Brighton Head Association
Chantilly
Brighton Beach
Hughes
Westertown’s Team Triumphs in Rainy Mountain Contest
A rugged inning featured by Westertown in the mountain game left fans hopeful as key players, Lee and Prenemoet, powered the effort with steady hits and solid defense. The closely contested match ended with a narrow margin and a crowd-pleasing finish.
Butte Beats Aberdeen in Seigeing Bee
Butte downed Aberdeen 16 to 5 as Miners pitcher changes and fielding miscues sparked a big rally. Thompson started for Aberdeen and was benched after five hits and six runs scored off his delivery in three innings. Boyle replaced him and Aberdeen made errors allowing three more runs in the eighth.
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Butte
Aberdeen
Gustavres Thompson
Black Cate
Boyle
Thomas Wen
Hutte
Kennett
Irby
Ewain
Thompson
Sports Roundup Brings Trades, Walkers and Fights Across Regions
Aber deen’s president McFarland seeks a three for one deal trading Califf Fitzgerald and Moore for Pug Flennett. Seattle sits fourth amid varying results as teams jostle for position. Banks beat Banks in a close game as Walker feats headline endurance efforts from Ennis to Seattle. Dick Cullen challenges Sealer with a rematch looming next Monday. Washington high doubles win and Hansen Cup goes to Broadway school. The piece also notes wrestling star Demon Bartle’s health scare and future fights for Hart and Johnson in London.
Navy Yard Monticello Departs On Daily Ferry Schedule
The Monticello route steamer leaves the Flyer dock at 6 30 a m 9 30 a m 1 30 p m and 4 p m serving passengers from the navy yard with regular daily departures.
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U. S. Navy Yard
Monticello
Flyer Dock
Pacific Coast
Family Hotel Ad Promises Private Baths In City Center
A compact notice markets a family hotel in the heart of the city offering steam bath facilities and cold water. Each room features a free telephone and private bathing amenities, highlighting convenient city-center lodging.
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Rea
Hotel Kramona Vatas Beattie Ad
Beattie Beattie location ad lists Hotel Kramona Vatas at Corner Pivot Ave and Seneca and Ferguson hotel on 1117 Third Ave. Rates 1.06 to 2.00 per day and weekly 4.60 to 5.00. Describes facilities, beds, baths, and phone Main 1196 for reservations.
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Kramona-Vatas
A. & Wood
Pivot Ave
Seneca
Seattie
Great Business
Rvome
Eat Uhe Ferguson
Beattie
Third Avenue
Bealer Cullen Fight Promoters Move to Land Site
Indications point to record crowd for the Bealer Cullen bout Monday evening. Promoter Johnny Reid abandons the steamer Yosemite and relocates to a prepared ringside site with lighting and a temporary ring. The Yosemite will depart Pier 6 at 8 o clock, moving from Tacoma and Everett to the ring on the riverbank for a 26 round contest. Outten and Sealer are in shape to fight, with Packie McParland or Abe Atisil as winner’s opponent.
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Johnnie Reid
Yosemite
Yonomite
Pier 6
Tacoma
Everett
Temta
Bailige
Outten
Sealer
Packie McParland
Abe Atisil
Denver Races Survive Turbulent Night At Track
United P. DENV June 18 results show SX favorites winning twice with rider McIntyre aboard both winners Frank Does won two races aboard Work Hox and Budeora. Pivot race saw Work Rex first with John A. second in 0.50 time. Five and a half furlongs saw Tee Roustabout win amid no police interference and continued bookmaking.
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United P. Denv
Sx Fevorites
Frank Does
Work Hox
Budeora
McIntyre
Newal
Work Rex
John A
Tiffis Sdheas
Unclear racing results likely from a historical meet
Fragmentary OCR lists race times and placings including Giovanni Molere, Hallie Herman, Louie McLaneon, Jack Witt, Cabin, Woolsoap, Bue Vajrd, Kodora, Haughty, Dorothy Duncan. Details and event names are garbled with repeated times such as 1:10 and 1:32, making full results ambiguous.
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Giovanni Molere
Biavog
Longe
Hallie Herman
Louie McLaneon
Loa
Mile Handleng
Ellanicher
Jack Witt
Cabin
Fy Ling
Woolsoap
Bue
longe—Kodora
Haughty
Dorothy Duncan
Spokane Wins AGA Game Over Canucks 3-2
Spokane defeated Vancouver 3-2 as George Engle pitched well for the Indians. Engle limited the Canucks to three hits while Spokane scored in the seventh inning and added three runs on a key triple with the bases loaded.
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United Press
Spokane
Wash
George Engle
Canucks
Engle
Vancouver
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Pug” Flennett
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Sokihwinrhn Lease Athletic Park
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Bard Yard
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Scandinavian American Bank Alaska Building
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