OLD JEM MACE DIES AT 79 IN LONDON
Jem Mace, once the world heavyweight champion and a pivotal figure in boxing, died in poverty in London at age 79. Born April 8, 1831, he rose via scientific technique, defeated Sam Hurst in 1861 and Tom King in 1862, with a notable 1872 draw against Joe Coburn that signaled retirement from active competition.
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Stalybridge
Tom King
Joe Coburn
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Prime of several stars fades from public view
The text lists aging figures in or near decline, naming Scotty Mary Maclane Teddy Uncle Joe Billy Patterson Harvard J. J. J. Joe Mellee and others, notes Cy Young’s vitality despite age, and mentions Choynski and his wife performing vaudeville stunts as well as a departing auburn haired diva.
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Mary Maclane
Teddy
Uncle Joe
Billy Patterson
Harvard
Joe Mellee
Horace Fogel
Dan Fletcher
Races at Emeryville Hold Wide Odds and Times
Today at Emeryville the first race saw Ellerd win at 12 to 5 with Captain John second and Titus Tl third in 1:32 5. Jim Basey took the second race at 3 to 6 with Pickaninny second and Ed a 3 to 1 third. Raleigh won the third in even money with Madeline Musgrave second and a 7 to 1 third, time 1:41 5. Metropolitan led the fourth at 4 to 1 with Setback second and Balr onia third in 1:08 4-5. Royal River won the fifth at 50 to 1 with Zahra second and Devalta third in 1:40 4-5.
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Ellerd
Captain John
Titus Tl
Jim Basey
Pickaninny
Eda
Raleigh
Even
Madeline Musgrave
Metropolitan
Balronia
Royal River
Zahra
Devalta
Horse Entries for Emeryville Races Tomorrow
Entries listed for six races at Emeryville on tomorrow's card. Horses include H Bob Chocolate Maxing Lizard Media Portola Queen Ayame Pres tolite and more across five furlongs to futurity course distances.
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Dacia
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Moran Seeks World Tour Fight With Wolgast
San Francisco report says Owen Moran travels for theatrical engagements and vows to challenge Wolgast from every stage. He claims past victories over Nelson and Ad to justify a title bout, aiming to prove himself the champion by forcing a match.
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Owen Moran
Wolgast
Moran
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Lincoln high school stars named to All Northwest football team
Coach Allen selects Harter Spokane center Amen Lincoln right guard Bryant Lincoln left guard Gallagher Spokane right tackle Bruce Lincoln left tackle Glidden Aberdeen right end Woods Lincoln left end Cob lents Tacoma right half Koehler Wenatchee left half Blackwell Aberdeen fullback Scott Aberdeen quarterback. Honorable mentions include Cook Casey McFee Bryant Queen Anne Rock Friendman Broadway Pymm Spokane Foster Wenatchee Gilmar Steele Lincoln.
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Joe O'Brien to Lead Philadelphia Team
Former American League president Joe O'Brien is slated to become president of the Philadelphia National League club after discussions with Cubs owner Charlie Murphy. Murphy aims to replace Horace Fogel at the league meeting, following a Philadelphia Cincinnati dispute.
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Chicago Lincoln football game stalls over board rule
Chicago game off as school board blocks outside teams from playing in the city. In Los Angeles on November 30 officials announce a Dec 9 fight card under a new city ordinance limiting professional bouts and amateur purses to 25 dollars.
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Sule
Los Angeles
Baseball Conference to Be Held Here
There will be a great event when the Northwest League Conference meets Monday at the Washington. The baseball schedule will be arranged and a football banquet honoring Northwest champions will be held at the Hotel Washington the following evening. Lonnie Austin will oversee Tacoma boxing matches and a scheduled bout between McVeigh and Hudson is promised for December.
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Caugh
Lonnie Austin
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Hudson
Burns Praises Jack Lester as Promising Heavyweight Hope
Tommy Burns, former heavyweight champion, hails 19 year old Jack Lester after a six round win over Seattle policeman Ed Hagan. Burns plans to take Lester to London in January to face English heavies, predicting he will reach about 200 pounds by age 21.
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Tommy Burns
Jack Lester
Lester
Husky Ed Hagan
Seattle
Bill Lange
Burns
London
Hugh McIntosh
Tommy
Hurns
Saya
Racing Results From Jacksonville Meet November 29
Today's races at Jacksonville produce multiple winners including V Powers in race one with De feet second and Idleweiss third. Hibernica tops race two with Austin Sturtevant second and Pullman third. Beaubrummel takes race four and Alfred The Great wins race five. ElfalI wins race six with St. Joseph second and Mamie Algol third.
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Austin Sturtevant
Pullman
Siete
Boca Grande
Live Wire
Elfal
St. Joseph
Mamie Algol
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