A Champion at Play Bat Nelson and the Roko Bag Varsity Crew
Minor league club owners receive 116000 for players bought and drafted by majors this fall. The article notes compensation amid crowds of 267 spectators and outlines winter training plans as Coach Conn bears lines up his team. January barges work and weight cutting are described for the new and returning crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Conntbear
San Francisco
Army
Navy
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brier
Frank Gotch
Eddie Smith to Be Referee in Moran Hanson Fight
Eddie Smith of Oakland will be third man in the ring for the Moran Hanson bout set a week from tonight. Moran preferred Smith or Roche as referee while Hanson favored Smith. Hanlon plans a strong ringside support, and Moran predicts easier weight at 133 pounds after avoiding the Attell dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
Eddie Smith
Oakland
Eddie Hanson
Owen Moran
Hanson
Moran
Smith
Milly Roche
Hanlon
Attell
Dug's Cherubs Triumph In Strong Ball Yard Victory
The Dug's Cherubs defeated Hob Brown's Shingle Eaters easily as Harry Rush led the team in a forceful performance. The mill town visitors resisted but the home squad played like seasoned ball players throughout the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dug
Cheap Colonist Rates Westbound this Fall
Westbound September and October rail fare via Oregon A. BR. & Navigation Co. from Chicago to Seattle priced at 45 dollars. From St. Louis 356.50 dollars and from Kansas City Omaha and nearby areas 30 dollars. Additional rates and details available at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave. E. EB Elita, Gen. Ast.
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Oregon A. BR. & Navigation Co
Chicago
Seattle
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Union Ticket Office
First Ave
6 Percent Gold Bonds and Investment Prospect
The clipping discusses six percent gold bonds and coupon certificates, promoting safety and reliability. It mentions The Equitable Building Loan and Investment Association at 1817 Second Ave and notes fourteen years of operation. The text includes partial, jumbled player-like data and names, suggesting a financial advertisement blended with sports odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pernell
Rowan
Standridas
Portier
Rush
Aberdeen - An
Pournier
Perneil
Aberdess
Equitable Building, Loan & Investment Association
YACHTSMAN DECLINES SMALL TROPHY REASON FOR RACING
Ek per Deane of Alexandria rejects a 75 dollar trophy as incentive to race the yacht sold by Ted Geary of Seattle to a Victoria yachtsman. Deane, Vancouver Yacht Club member, would race for a 156 dollar purse but not for less. Victoria yachtsmen plan a banner season next year despite the setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hecause
Ekper Deane
Alexandria
Ted Geary
Seattle
Victoria
Deane
Vancouver Yacht Club
Victoria Yachtemen
Gravesend Race Accident In Third Race Injures Two Boys
An accident in the Gravesend third race left Mr. Smith with a brain concussion and Yorke with a broken collarbone as mounts fell in the stretch. Degan was disqualified after finishing first and fined 260 dollars with a suspension for the meeting. Joe Madden won the five and a half furlongs, with Uncle Jim second and Lawton Wiggins third.
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Gravesendo
Gravesend
Yeaterda
Mr. Smith
Yorke
Miramar
Hal Plate
Docan
Shadow Glance
Dial Mate
Miramir
HH. Smith
Kings County Hospital
Degan
Dagan
Joe Madden
Uncle Jim
Lawton Wiggins
Anaconda Races At Anaconda Meet
In Anaconda on September 23 the program listed multiple races. My Nurse won the four and one half furlong race with Howe second and Yellow Foot third in 36 percent time. Kiether M won the four furlongs with Balvage second and Europatkin third in 67 seconds. Sylva A captured the one mile race as Airs Tae Bainrida finished third in the Time noted. Duchess of Montabello won the one mile, Vinton second, Mins May Bow third in 1:47. Budora won the mile with Lord second and an unnamed entrant third in the final race.
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Budora
Lord
Portland Races at Country Club Results Summary
At Portland Country Club on Tuesday the two year old trotting event finished with Zondell second heat not taken and Dr. Jones winning first money. The three year old pace saw Ray of Jagnt leading 1 1 with Mortis 2 3 and Cora. time about 2 08. Mortis and Cora split second and third. A 2 27 trot listed Moneycraft 1 1 1 and Doc Monday 2 2 with others close. Hampton Bay posted 2 96 and 2 30 and 2 14 on furlongs. Buster won the running race with a 1 13 time.
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Portland
Ore
Bept
Zondell
Dr. Jones
Ray of Jagn
Buster
Visiting Day on U. W. Gridiron
University of Washington coach Doble designates Wednesdays as open days for fans and rooters. Secret practice on other days keeps most students in training. Saturday brings Liscombi School opponents, prompting organized cheering by students.
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Doble
University of Washington
Liscombi School
Lexington Race Results for September 23
Results from Lexington include Harriet Rowe winning five furlongs with Nat as second and Nettle Travel third in 1:02 16. Natasha won one furlong with Lady erg second and Barnedale third in 1:1. Jeff Bernstein took five furlongs with Dr. Barkley second and Col. Blue third in 1:01 14. Miss Sain led six furlongs with Skye second and Toplofty third in 1:14. Beau Brummel won one mile with Tivolini second and Red Hussar third in 1:41 16.
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Lexington
Harriet Rowe
Proda
Nettle Travel
Natasha
Ladyerg
Barnedale
Jeff Bernstein
Dr. Barkley
Col. Blue
Miss Sain
Skye
Toplofty
Boxing and baseball notes from early sport pages
Billy Papke reportedly earned about 78000 for his fights and threatens to demand 15000 guaranteed for upcoming bouts even in a loss or draw. Rube Waddell reportedly nets 5 per win from St Louis businessmen while batters urge a 60 penalty per loss. Langford scrimmage talks with Mike Schreck replacement by British challengers. A Newark Providence game features two baserunners being thrown out at home on a single to right. A Prohibitionist election in Alaska is noted.
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Billy Papke
Billy
Hugoley
Bam Langford
Ketchell
Mr. Billy
Newark
Providence
Felder
Alaska
A A U Officers Elected by Pacific Northwest Association
Edgar Frank of Multnomah club was chosen president of the Pacific Northwest Association of the A A U at yesterday’s delegates meeting. T Morris Dunn of Portland was secretary treasurer, and F P Ery of Spokane welcomed as vice president. The registration committee includes Dunn, Fred Bloomberg of Spokane Athletic Club, and F J Carver of Seattle Athletic Club. A committee was formed to seek major games for the A A U next year during the exposition in Portland's term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Frank
Pacific Northwest Association of the
Frank
Multnomah
T. Morris Dunn
Portland
Ales
Multnomah Club
F. P.ery
Spokane Weecomed
Fred Bloomberg
Spokane Athletic Club
F. J. Carver
Ge Seattle Athletic Club
Issues challenge to Dr Roller by world champion wrestler
Capt Duncan Ross famed as the world’s top mounted swordsman and wrestler issues a challenge to Dr B F Roller after Roller’s string of wins was jolted by a defeat to Frank Gotech. Ross, 218 pounds, claims Irish style dominance and notes his 1883 world mixed style title win over H M Dufur.
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Duncan Ross
Beieves
B. F. Roller
Frank Gotech
Ross
H. M. Dufur
Ross Pow
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