Latonia and Jamaica Race Cards Highlight Surging Ben Shark
Ben Shark won the Latonia race by at least eight lengths then bolted in alarm, taking five miles to settle. Jamaica Latonia results list multiple stakes and purses across five and four half furlongs, with noted horses chief milliken chief hayes sea sharp water grass and more in various selling and stake events.
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Latonia
Ben Shark
Jamaica
Ee Algonquin
Jack Ratna
Chief Milliken
Carelesa
Katie Powers
Chief Hayes
Lieber
Bitter Mand
Gould
Ohio
Lawton
Cigar Lighter
Echodale
Sea Sharp
Curate
Wny
Grapple
Dreamer
Chimney Sweep
Darkie
Jane Holly
Packer
Water Grass
Caprice
Bribery
Lord
Athlone
King
Coast League Receives Spokane Franchise
Spokane is awarded to the Pacific Coast league after the Northwest league disbanded before its schedule. Henry Harris of the Seals announces Spokane’s move likely prompting the Tacoma Tigers to relocate to Inland Empire cities next season. The Northwest league failed to meet payrolls, losing its claim to Spokane.
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San Francisco
Oct
Spokane
Tacoma Tigers
Inland Run
Henry Harris
The
Seals
National Association
Bat Will Not Fight Gans In Kansas City Feud
Battling Nelson declares he will not fight Sam Gans, calling him a faker and saying white boxers can carry the light weight title, while noting he would not accept a bout even if Gans were as white as snow. He glaubt in Hegewisch.
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Kansas City
Megro
Nelson
Hegewisch
Gans
Yale's Star Captain and Trainer Shine in Early Season
Under Captain Tom Shevlin and Trainer Johnny Wade Yale football shows strong promise this season. The Yale eleven, praised for leadership and depth, has started with a flattering early record and fans in Old Nassau expect continued strong performances.
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Tom Shevlin
Johnny Wade
Yale
Shevlin
Nassau
France declines Vanderbilt Cup racing shift focus to touring cars
France has declined the Vanderbilt Cup and Hemery's Long Island victory on October 14. French automobile leaders prefer developing touring cars and practical road use over speed tests on a special course, arguing touring car perfection offers more value than racing.
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France
Hemery
Long Island
Athletes Form Club To Lead YMCA Athletic Affairs
A meeting a week from Saturday will be held by YMCA athletes to form an athletic association. The aim is to take charge of all YMCA athletic affairs and activities.
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Y. Mm.c. A
Arcade team plans out-of-town bowling matches
The Arcade team will travel next week to play bowling matches. They expect a game at Kent with the Kent enthusiasts, travel to Buelling ham for a match with the Helling ham bowlers, and stop at Ann ecortes for a game.
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Arcade
Kent
Buellingham
Hellingham
Annecortes
Major Bowling League Forming in City
Arrangements are being finalized for a city bowling league with a meeting planned Friday to organize. The first match is expected Wednesday between one of the major league teams and another strong club, with the next fixture likely the following Friday.
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Alx
Jockey Club Plans Rival Tracks in Louisville and South
The Western Jockey Club announces plans to expand into Louisville next year with a rival track and to wage a strong campaign across the South against the American Turf Association. Peace talks appear to have failed.
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Western Jockey Club
American Turf Association
Louieville
Jockey Club
South
Association
Silk's Plan to Run for State Senate in Rochester
Easy money for Silk as they try to induce Stix O'Loughlin to run for state senate in Rochester New York on the theory a tough political race would feel like a vacation in a baseball empire. Silk is considering it.
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Stix O'Loughlin
Rochester
N. Y
Bsilk
John L Explains Sullivan Fight Defeat Cassie Incident
John L explains Britt's defeat with a boxing ring comment. Nelson delivered the decisive punch that sent Jimmy to the canvas, ending the bout. The retirements and timelines remain unclear in the fragment.
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John L. Sullivan
Britt
Cassie
Nelson
Jimmy
Fighter Maher Faces Sturdy Opponent In Bout Retold
A fragmented boxing note recalls Peter Maher in a bout where rapid footwork and strong blows defined the match. The piece hints at a tough adversary and a decisive closing moment as Maher pursued victory.
America Furnishes Best Boxers
Robin Fitzsimmons declares the United States supplies the best boxers in the world after surveying the globe from Dan to Hersheba. He says no fighter rises above the horizon outside the reach of the Stars and Stripes, confirming American prominence in boxing.
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Robin Fitzsimmons
Dan
Hersheba
McGovern Offers 7000 Purse for Six Round Bout
Jack McGuigan, manager of the National A. C. of Philadelphia, offers a guaranteed purse of 7000 dollars for a six round fight between Terry McGovern and Young Corbett. Corbett accepts, Terry delays hoping to box Battling Nelson next for the club.
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Jack McGuigan
National A. C
Philadelphia
Terry McGovern
Young Corbett
Corbett
Terry Toung
Nelson
McKeever Returns to Ring After Hiatus at Club Event
Chas Maker makes a comeback defeating opponents including Tom Farrell and Jay Mitchell to thrill fans at the Hilly Burke athletic club show. The veteran McKeever, who left boxing after a 1903 Milwaukee bout with Hugo Kelly, reenters the arena with a rapid-fire sequence.
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Chas
Ha Gece Hilly Burke
PF Hia
McKeever
Tom Farrell
Jay Mitchell
Billy Darragh
Hugo Kelly
Milwaukee
New Schedule For Local Football League Announced
A revised schedule follows the exit of Columbia and Minor schools from the grammar school league. The final game winner receives a silver loving cup at Recreation Park on November 25. Schedule lists October 28 to November 18 matchups at Lincoln Park and Woodland Park with games such as Rainier Central Cascade Walla Walla and Denny Green Lake Warren Avenue.
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Columbia
Recreation Park
Lincoln Park
Rainier
Central
Cascade
Walla Walla
Walla Walla Va. Central
Rainier Va Cascade
Cascade Va. Central
Rainier Ve. Walla Walla
Cascade Ve. Walla Walla
Rainier Ve. Central
Woodland Park
Denny Ve
Green Lake
Day
Warren Avenue
Day Va
Denny Va
Boxing odds and plans stir Chicago rules and bouts
The article notes Chicago mayoral restrictions on boxing amateurs and club members, with inspectors ready to arrest proseasonal entrants. It reports Battling Nelson offered 2000 dollars a week to fight in England, and Jimmy Gardner targeting Nelson at 193 pounds in Goldfield with a 25000 dollar purse. It mentions Frankie Neil challenging at 118 pounds, possible Moran matchup, Marvin Hart in a melodrama, Will ie Lewis seeking welterweight action, Bob Fitzsimmons claiming heavyweight rights, and Jack O’Brien training in Frisco with his punching bag noted.
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Chicago
Dunne
Battling Nelson
England
Britt
Jimmy Gardner
Nelson
Goldfield
Frankie Neil
America
Owen Moran
Marvin Hart
London
Willie Lewis
Laurela
Joe Walcott
Michigan A
Detroit
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Marvin Start
Fits
Fighters Ready for Seattle Battle Royal Match
Great interest is shown in a Friday evening clash at the San Francisco Athletic Club featuring Philadelphia's Jack O'Brien and AL Kaufmann. Kaufmann, though younger, displays solid ring work and good proportions, promising a competitive bout.
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Seattle
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
AL Kaufmann
San Francisco
Charlie Shields Loses Game in Five Inning Rout
Charlie Shields pitched for the Smashes on Wednesday but was hammered and pulled after the fifth. Angels hammered him and won 6 to 2 as Hall brought in Rube Vickers to stem the attack, but to no avail from Los Angeles.
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Angeles
Charlie Shields
Smashes
Hall
Charlie
Rube” Vickers
Loo Soos
Angels
Pacific Coast League scores from Los Angeles Oakland and San Francisco
In Los Angeles the home team beat Seattle 6 to 2. Oakland defeated Tacoma 8 to 2. San Francisco won 7 to 1 over Portland.
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Los Angeles
Seattle
Oakland
Tacoma
San Francisco
Portland
Intermediates Defeat Day Juniors in Gym Contest
The Intermediates defeated the Day Juniors 14 to 4 at the YMCA M C A gymnasium. The Intermediates used their size and experience to overwhelm the younger team.
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Lada
Beattle Athletic Club Show Preparations Under Way
Athletes listed for the Beattle Athletic Club event prepare with final workouts as the ring and circus setup proceed. Superintendent Inglis forecasts a large crowd and possible standing room only, with Charles Beckingham refereeing the three round bouts and Edward Geffney handling the wreathing duties.
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Inglis
Charles Beckingham
Edward Geffney
Girls to Have a Track Meet Next Spring
The Seattle high school girls move toward a track meet with low hurdles and running races. Most members of the Girls Athletic association favor the event and several have offered to participate.
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Seattle High School
Girl's Athletic Association
Whitman Beats Montana 6-0 In Walla Walla Football
Whitman Collegiate team defeated the University of Montana 6 to 0 in a Wednesday game in Walla Walla. Fine game noted by observers.
Big Rally Tonight Aims to Cheer Varsity Before Moscow Trip
A large bonfire and rally are planned on the university campus Thursday night to support the varsity football team before their departure Friday evening for Moscow Idaho to play the University of Idaho eleven. Speakers include President Kane Coach Cults and Professor Dagey.
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Moscow
Idaho
University of Idaho
Yene
Kane
Cults
Dagey
Seattle High Meets Puget Sound Academy In Saturday Football
The Seattle high school football team travels to Madison Park for a Saturday afternoon game against the Puget Sound Academy squad from Snohomish. The 7 A M team is described as having a strong aggregate.
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Madison Park
Seattle
Puget Sound Academy
Snohomish
7. A
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