Biddle and O Brien Imitation Fight Draws Society Crowd
Report of a recent amateur boxing bout in Philadelphia where A J Biddle and Jack staged an imitation match at the Philadelphia Club. The event attracted society belles and hanger‑ons, with commentary on style and the crowd’s reaction and a stretcher following a knockdown.
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MR. O’brien
Mabelle
Widdle
Ware Elven
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Jack
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England America rifle world championship meet planned
A three match rifle contest between England and America for the world championship is scheduled for early April with both nations to send their best marksmen. American team selection is underway and tryouts are set for March 22 at local ranges as preparation continues.
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America
of Miniature Rifle Clubs
Britain
National Rifle Fon
Australia
Ania
Basel Match for Gold Medal Begins
Basel Prise contest opens tonight with seven bowlers vying for the gold. The format pairs the five in each set to total a grand score across three games, with a final tally determining the winner.
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Basel Prise
Usrms
Silerus
Ner
Deffner
Peterson
Eet
Cunningham
Rose
Ta Is
Tolberg
Pitietan
Bowling tournament opens with two man teams
SB A C bowling tournament begins tomorrow on the club alleys. Entries include Tiwan and McKowan Dont m and Allan and Steph. Interest is high and manager Frown expects more teams to enter before tomorrow afternoon’s start.
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Tiwan
McKowan
Allan
Steph
Detectives Arrest Bantamweight Falsified Prize Fight
Detectives arrested Harry Forbes and Kaward Demeter of prizefights amid claims of a fake bantamweight bout. The case against Forbes lacked conclusive evidence as of today.
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Cane
Harry Forbes
Hiam
Kaward ‘Dem Eter
Brinker Leads Classy Denny Field Hurlers in Debut
Brinker trains a promising UW baseball squad at Denny Field for the maiden 19069 season opener against Broadway High. Coach Dede Hrinker has a deep group with Gaebeen and Wiange among standouts. Aikens Lockwood Sturgis and McLean vie for spots as the pitchers gain form.
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University of Washington
Broadway
Denny Field
Gaebeen
Initia
Tni
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Abe
Aikens
Lockwood
Sturgis
Honore
McClean
Ain Brown
Libby Named Carlisle Football Captain for 1909
Jos. Libby has been elected captain of the Carlisle eleven for 1909. A slender Chippewa from Libby Minnesota, he is a brother of former Carlisle star Archie Libby and stands near five ten.
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Libby
Archie Libby
Minn
Six Day Marathon At Madison Square Garden Sees Low Interest
Dineen and Prouty led a small field of long distance walkers in a six day event at Madison Square Garden with only a light crowd. Organizers fear heavy losses unless more spectators attend the final Saturday night session. The race saw some runners outclassed by stronger entrants and a participant from Kansas City, Martley, rode part of the way to the city aboard a brakebeam.
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Prouty
Madison Square Garden
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Martley
Kansas City
Alleys Handed to Visiting Bowlers in Pittburgh Tournament
After six days of play at the De Scene Garden airm, Pittsburg hosts shift as visiting teams take possession of alleys for the Paneeneenes tournament. Fourteen five men and two women teams competed with two scores above 2500 as Toledo and other contenders posted top marks.
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West Ponseyivan
Zerm
de Scene Gardena
Toledo
Early baseball notes from 19th century era
A fragmented recap mentions 1864 N clut defeating Me Big Pages Se the Niah none and 1877 Harvard with Manchester in four innings at Boston. It notes Providence and Detroit scoreless innings, 1882 Providence run in the 18th, 1996 Stovey thefts and 1858 proposals, Cincinnati Red Stockings 1869 perfect year, Chicago and Boston long NL presence, 1892 American Association umpiring, Cuthbert bases in 1875, Zimmer streak in 1890, and bats as unchanged equipment in baseball.
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Manchester
Boston
Providence
Detroit
Harry Stovey
National Association of Baseballers
Red Stockings
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Chicago
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Chief Zimmer
Texas Senate Passes Robertson Anti-Gambling Bill
Anan Tex reports the Texas Senate after an all day session approved the Robertson anti gambling bill by 18 to. The measure targets horse racing and related betting practices, with a predicted impact on the Dallas state fair and other racing events if signed by the governor.
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Dallas
Three Match Plan Adopted by Women's Western Golf
Chicago report states the Women's Western Golf Association will test a three contest format this year. Frances Anderson, secretary, announces plans for team play against the Bogy team with the overall winner determined by aggregate scores across the three matches.
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Milan
Chicago
Western Golf Association
Frances Anderson
Cockney Harris Dies After Noted Sporting Life
William Harris known as The Cockney by friends died after several weeks illness in the city. A Liverpool native, he was 40 at death and famed as a panel and physical culture expert and prominent sports figure. Funeral arrangements are not yet set.
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Harding
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Thle
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Eheomium
Yeager Battles Doctor Roller in Seattle Ring Return
Beanie Yeager, a noted Seattle fighter, seeks a comeback bout against Doc Roller after weeks of negotiations. The interested pageant of matchups includes an eastern challenger and local supporters, with ticket prices from 33.00 to 30.60 for westbound travel on the Oregon Railroad and Navigation line in April.
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Beanie Yeager
Jier
Cate
Wil
Relier
Venice
Colonst
Oregon R. R. & Navigation Company
St. Louis
Maba
Eas City
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Miscau River
Hayes Retains Post In 16 Mile Armory Race
Johnny Hayes of the Clymate club was defeated by Robert Hallen and Michael Sprinot of Brooklyn in a relay five mile segment, losing three laps in a 16 mile race at the New Haven armory. The winning time was 69 46 1 5.
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New Haven
Conn
March
Johnny Hayes
Clymate
Robert Hallen
Michael Sprin
Brooklyn
Professor Little High Class School of Dancing
Professor Little offers classes at Temple Hall including improved waits one step three step and shawl laber dances. Evening sessions held Tuesday and Friday with additional Wednesday night focal nights. Private lessons available by appointment.
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Sehott
Laber Temple Hall
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