Lord Derby to Race in Yonkers Wagon Contest Saturday
The New York Driving Club plans a major wagon race at Yonkers to feature Lord Derby against Louise Jefferson or Lucille and The Monk, with other free-for-all entrants. Smathers predicts a 2:05 trot at Brighton and confirms no $40,000 side bet, noting Hartford stakes and gate receipts.
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McGovern Favored In Featherweight Title Bout
New London Conn November 28 last year Corbett knocked out McGovern in two rounds to win the featherweight title. Since then Corbett has fought only once against Kid Broad, winning a shade decision. Critics favor McGovern, citing Corbett Broad performance and a standstill win over Broad in this city, predicting McGovern’s upset in the upcoming title bout.
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Bob Pitzsimons at Orpheum Yields Standing Cheer
The report recalls Bob Pitzsimons at the Orpheum where the crowd greeted him with a rousing cheer. John L. Sullivan, at the peak of his fame, drew a warmer reception than most, and the audience roared as he entered. Pitzsimons refused to speak, remaining in his seat despite the prolonged pole cheers and the crowd’s demands.
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Graney Still Owed Five Hundred After Bout
Referee Eddie Graney believed he ruled a C. O. D. decision when Jef won, but the Gok was counted 3 to 0. He has not been paid the $500 fee. Managers delay may stretch the time before payment arrives.
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Eddie Graney
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Jef
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Fleiachmanns Winnings and Open Water Record News
Fleiachmanns Winnings in New York sees Gold Heels win with Green Morris second and Keene's stable third after Fieischmann cracks. London reports Joe Nuttal lowers the world open water 1/4 mile record to about five minutes with a recent 6:51 open-water mark. Harlen six furlong sprint sees MocCheney badly beaten in the third race.
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Joe Nuttal
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Racine
William C. Whitney
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Hutasco
Josepha
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Alsano
Bremina
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Runners Win Tight Classics Amid Odds Shifts
In a chaotic race sequence Berodiade surged from long odds to victory while rival Gocrigan faded. Albert Enright also booked a surprising win, moving from towering starting odds to claim a spurts victory as betting markets swung.
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Grand Circuit Race Leads to Notable Collisions and Fast Times
Across Buffalo and St Louis reports detail a bruising harness meet with a first heat collision unseating Hing Charles and Grasshopper. King Charles owner Maloney sustains cuts, while Direct Hal and Roman post strong times in 2:24 and 2:38 events. Also noted are strong performances at Saratoga and miscellaneous racing results, plus major league baseball scores from New York Philadelphia Boston and Brooklyn with notable pitchers and fielding highlights.
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Abe Homan
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Grasshopper
Kling Charles
Cooper
Maloney
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Maroney
Direct-Hal
Geers
Roman
American League at Chicago details a costly duo of errors
The report describes a Chicago game where the American League team lost to their rivals due to two costly errors by Maenth Gageers. It highlights PP and iY trust and features, with mentions of Meed, Veta etinge, Powers, and Sparks in an otherwise garbled account.
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Iy Trust
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Obscure Fragments From an Unclear Dispatch in Milwaukee
A garbled OCR snippet mentions Milwaukee and scattered terms such as testing, innings, and avemtance. The readable content includes no coherent event, names, dates, or outcomes to form a concrete item.
Freshened by rest Louisville team tops BGiwaskeg in fistic melee
The Louisville nine defeated BGiwaskeg with heavy hitting and solid pitching. Scoring details show Eureka and Humboldt games. O'Brian and Schaffer noted for strong outings. The report also mentions Manhattan Chapmans, Oskaloosa, and Valley Falls results, plus a Missouri Pacific travel offer for fall excursions to St. Louis and the Great Lakes region.
Self Defense Claim in Kansas Father Son Killing
Aug 0 T F Kirby shot and fled his son L Kirby after a reported drunken quarrel at a store. The father claimed self defense with a razor in the hand. one witness, another son, refused to talk as investigators reviewed the case.
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Ottawa Kansas Telephone War Sparks Vendor Boycott
A local dispute in Ottawa Kansas pits Bell against Ottawa Telephone with several hundred phones switched. Frank L Brown helped unify merchants to persuade customers to drop Bell phones as rates rose and service lagged. A town meeting led to appointed merchants to win support and sway patrons to switch providers.
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Tramps Hold Up Fishermen Near Box Car
Two fishermen riding a box car were surprised west of here on Saturday by two tramps. A man flashed a gun and searched the car while another took a light. The robbers did not seize the fish, finding the catch too small to bother with.
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Trouble at Wellington and boycott threats
Weill Kas reports unrest between media and merchants resisting a movement to close all wear at Puovemaer. A Wichita delegate from CT Was tries to spark a boycott against W Andrews, with city authorities warning they will intervene if disturbances recur. rural free mail routes from Hunnewell noted as satisfactory with detailed delivery figures for routes 1 2 and 8 totaling 42% pieces.
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Reunion af Arkansen City Arkansas Soldiers Annual Meet
Arkansas annual reunion for Southwestern Soldiers Association set for dates in October. organizers promise the event will be the best camp yet with activities across the state featuring former members and local veterans.
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Local Railway Plan and Accidents Reported in Kansas
An ambitious plan by Srowde and associates to back a street railway with $10,000 capital is described, including multiple car seating and special trips to points of interest around the city. A Leavenworth incident reports conductor Lake dragged by a moving train resulting in a broken leg and bruises. An Osawatomie blacksmith accident causes tongue injury from an anvil blow, with a city charge noted. A separate line mentions a city figure’s daughter in Quincy, Illinois.
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Misouri Pacific engine incident injures six workers
An engine in the Missouri Pacific yard caused a man to be injured when it broke a six inch wooden barrier, tore through a cage and door, and struck workers. One man sustained painful injuries while others escaped serious harm.
Jail Break at Leavenworth
Two prisoners overpowered a guard and escaped from Leavenworth's jail after a lengthy ruse. Simmons, awaiting U S court action for assault on a federal prisoner, tied to the guard and fled. timing unclear. Authorities report both men have prior prison terms and were confined at the county jail prior to the escape.
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Night raid at hotel of runes ends in arrest
Aged woman Garah Maltby, eighty four, a Saline County settler since 1568, is reported dead in Ealing Kansas. The arrest of Jane follows a police action tied to the incident at the hotel.
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