Would Match Jeff and Johnson for Big Purse
Denver promoters seek to stage a Jeffries Johnson rematch with a $100000 purse. They offer $25000 for Jeffries to sign, on the condition that James J Corbett stay away. The move prompts speculation on Corbett’s role and motives in Reno’s earlier affair.
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Johnson
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Colo
Chan
MM. Edson
James J. Corbett
Reno
Holson
Jeffries
Corbett
Famous race mare to retire after Phoenix appearance
The renowned trotting mare owned by Miss Lotta Crabtree will make her final track appearance in Phoenix Arizona before retirement. She is expected to be sold to a prominent light harness horse breeder to become a brood mare on his farm.
European Invasion in Wrestling Heads to February Show
The article outlines Jack Curly of Chicago leading a European wrestling influx led by George Hackenschmidt the Lion. It notes Hackenschmidt’s return after losses and hints at a February or March windup with promoters arranging a finale while market betting follows the buildup.
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Jack Curly
Chicago
Curly
George Hackenschmidt
Frank Gotch
Kenschmidt
Gotch
Hackenschmidt
Wrekle
Ofreigners
Doom Will Omitge Despite Resignation
Philadelphia manager Doom will remain at the helm of the National League club next year despite his resignation. An announcement followed a conference between owner Fogel and Doom. It is rumored the Cincinnati Philadelphia trade will proceed, with Charlie Murphy and Charles P. Taft pushing for a decision.
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United Press
Philadephia
Ilee
Doom
Philadelphia
Fogel
Cincinnati
Charlie Murphy
Cubs
Charles P. Taft
Phillies
Yale out with wads of money
In New Haven on November 11 Yale plans to back its underdog football team with heavy bets to offset what many call Princeton’s strongest boot of the year. The piece notes Yale fans carry money to support the blue against a presumed easy Princeton victory.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Princeton
Eli
Princetonians
May Be Champion When Bill Returns
Frankie Mantell a hard hitting eastern middleweight may crack at the crown held by Billy Papke while Papke tours abroad. Mantell is favored by New York followers and many believe he will eventually wear the title once he gains more experience.
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Frank Mantell
Frankie Mantell
Billy Papke
Antipodes
Mantell
New York
Dempsey
Bowler Conover Tops Farr In City Bowling Series
D C Conover of the Seattle Athletic Club defeated M G Farr of the Bismarck alleys in the first 10 of a 20 game series. Conover totaled 1 963 pins to Farr 1 901 as the second 10 games are set for the 8th. The running total will determine the final score.
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D. C. Conover
Seattle Athletic Club
M. G. Farr
Bismarck
Conover
Parr
Afleya
Deafness Cured by New Natural Treatment Discovery
An advertisement asserts a doctor named Guy Clifford Yowell offers free full information to cure deafness using a natural method. It promises rapid results and home treatment, with a mailed reply from Peoria Illinois for details.
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Guy Clifford Powel
Deatners
Head Noteen
Guenter
Guy Clifford Yowell
Bank Building
Peoria
Local Trip Schedule For Leverett to Beattie and Everett
Telegraph notice outlines three round trips between Leverett and neighboring towns. Buses depart Beattie at 7 39 pm with return legs scheduled for 5 pm Sunday and 2 16 pm Sunday from Everett. Schedule subject to changes and local conditions.
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Beattie
Prgroe
Everett
Rom Colma
Angel Paence
Ind
Big football clash looms at Recreation Park
Spokane reports the Agricultural eleven and the University of Washington set for a major game tomorrow. Bulletins confirm fit shapes and full lineups with listed weights and players for both teams. A new lodging offer appears for modest rooms near Westlake.
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Recreation Park
Agricultural
University of Washington
Wash
State Poettten
W Uck
Ode
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Alten
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Reine
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M. Ceses
Poran
Menety
Ouulter
Cahill
Bonks
Ashington
A Joke About Joe Jeanette and Hiack Mili Fight
In New York fans call the scheduled sixteen round bout a joke after the alleged contest. Jeanette could have stopped Hiack Mili any time and only let him reach the fifth round. At the start of the fifth, Jeanette warned of a knockout and finished the fight with a right cross to the jaw.
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New York
Now. i
Joe Jeanette
Hiack Mili
Jeanette
Thiack Bhi
Postpone Benefit Game for Beavers
The Beavers benefit game scheduled for Sunday in Portland is postponed due to heavy rain turning Recreation Park into a duck pond. Several Beavers players are eager to travel but officials defer the event to give local fans another chance at a show.
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Ore
Beavers
Recreation Park
Broadway to meet Port Worden after Aberdeen game off
Detroit ball squad toured Cuba. Habana team lost 16 to 2 in the series opener. Broadway will face Port Worden on Saturday. game with Aberdeen canceled. Sam Langford defeated Jeff Clark in Joplin Missouri in a ring bout. New York Nationals sign Arthur Devlin as third baseman for 1911. Over 600 entries at Emeryville track.
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Cuba
Havana
Broadway
Port Worden
Aberdeen
Sam Langford
Jeff Clark
Joplin
Clark
New York Nationals
Arthur Devlin
Hoppe Accepts Challenge For World Billiards Match
Willie Hoppe said he would meet Georgeson and Siosson in Madison Square Garden New York on December 1 for the 18.1 balk line world championship event.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Willie Hoppe
Georgeson
Siosson
Madison Square Garden
New York
Police Dust Off Cone Island Case in Secret Mission
New York police sent George on a confidential expedition to Cone Island with instructions to go as far as he liked and expense money to cover it. The plan backfired when his expense report went to his bride instead of the clerk, detailing taxi, champagne, entertainment, cigars, and drinks before he returned home to a note about a dreamland dance that night.
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Cone Island
Ace George A
George Bils
Cone
George
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