Johnny McCafferty Wins Big at Four-Day Poolroom Bets
New Orleans reports Johnny McCafferty, ex-jockey and owner, dominating bets on his own horses over four days. He supposedly beat poolrooms out of $15,000 to $20,000, with His Time and Fleuron delivering victories in key races. The week featured close finishes, high stakes, and scrutiny by stewards over jockey Pat Garrett Foueors ride.
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New Orleans
Johnny McCafferty
Hot Springs
New York
McCaffert
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Fleuron
McCafferty
Himtime
Belle
Merophis
Hocks
McHale
Hingas
Clason Biter
Oyain
Tizhs
Fieuron
Bey
Chinsun
Jong
Polly Bixby
Dr Fannie
Pharley
Tom Glimore
Bula
Tom Hayes
Mcomt
Wiley & Co
Pojonalee
Nana Moses
J.J. McCafferty
Hylo
Hie
Price
Alnox
Knight Banneret
Parney
Bruna Fonso
Alex
Clawson
Golte
Diana Fonson
Knight Ranneret
Freak
Duah
Rushfields
Wan al
Pat Garrett Foueors
Rushfelds
Hhis
Free Lady
George Bennett
Thea
Nepper
Dr. Warmeley
Bid Offers And Potential Fight Location Hint At Drawn Outcome
A legitimate bid valued at 66 23 per cent of gross receipts was submitted with a $2,500 certified check. Brady promised to announce the fight’s venue before February 20, suggesting possible sites in Paris New York or Frisco. The Carnival Company of Frisco offered a $30,000 purse and half the picture rights, or $23,000 plus 30 privileges.
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Brady
Paris
New York
Frisco
Carnival Company
New League Organization Ends Adjourning Without Providence or Philadelphia
Philadelphia February report on a proposed American Association of clubs that adjourned with six cities Boston Baltimore Milwaukee Detroit Chicago and St Louis signing $1,200 bonds each while Providence and Philadelphia lagged. A Chicago meeting is set for February 12 to finish Philadelphia plans as backers are sought. Baltimore’s John McGraw pledges strong support and promises an association team if possible.
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American Association of A Clubs
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Baltimore
Milwaukee
Detroit
Chicago
St Louis
H.D. Quin
Thos. McCarthy
J. J. McGraw
McGraw
New York
East
John McGraw
Balti«amore
Andy Soul
Eversthift 18
Sermon and church notices fill Sunday schedule
The page lists sermons and events at multiple churches including La Flor Mure speaking at 6, Rev. Irvin View preaching, and various services across Christ, Lutheran, Methodist, and Baptist congregations. It notes early morning prayers, Sunday school, and Endeavor groups along with quarterlies and lectures at several addresses.
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Kankas Avenue
la Flor Mure
Teesday
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West x
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Senine
Jan
Mvssbers
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Schoek
Minth
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Salou
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Shep
Gainey
Vites
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Ates Noite
Praver
Seers
Ten Avenue
Bevonte Serrate
Petros Rat
Amyue
Nealing
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Test
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Petarto
Charles Te Alnaworth
Alice
Testa
Chisatlun
Third
Thorn
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Evan Artnet
Pemach
Mamta
Church of the TA
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I Cebu
Iue
Aementr
Jana
Ariduie
Chievey
Eerie
Anes
Perth
Gomis
Arcinga
Bundug School
Tarvermneat
Besior
J. Veagnie
Tse Ag
Pauls
Mallee
Walla
Gettig
The Model Christian Morning Sermon and Evening Lectures
At 10am and 7 31 pm morning subject The Model Christian Seem suib id Priimpl of the Gospel Over Health alarm. Poet Waltarian church services at 2 pm and evening lectures on The Romantic in Religion and The Bhurlot Leiter.
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Seem Suibid
Hleathalarm
Waltarian Church
Weber A Candidate for Fourth Ward Councilman
Topeka citizens petitioned for W A L Weber to allow his name as Republican nominee for Fourth Ward councilman. W A L Thompson and others praised his honesty and ability while Weber urged service as a patriotic citizen despite preferring not to run. Coffeyville lumbermen visit and local reception described.
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Esters
Fourth Ward
W. F. Weber
Topeka
W. A. L. Thompson
Rice
A.W. Knowies
Jno C. Smith
Nichols Favors League Sends Off with Candid Baseball Views
Boston star Charley Nichols says the reserve rule needs modification to balance power between clubs and players and foresees changes in player sales. He praises National League clubs like Soden Blinzs and Conant for fair treatment and hopes no renewed conflict hurts baseball.
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Boston
Charlen Nichols
Association
National League
Soden
Bblinzs
Conant
Nichols
Bids Opened for Jeffries Corbett Fight Settlement
William A Brady and George Considine represented James J Jeffries and James J Corbett as bids were opened in New York for the Jeffries Corbett bout. Despite several strong offers from New York and San Francisco, managers could not agree on a bid and scheduled a further meeting for Monday to select a final bid.
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New York
William A. Brady
George Considine
James J. Jeffries
James J. Corbett
Jeffries-Corbett
Doarlicle
San Francisco
Giant challenger seeks Jeffries in New York match
An eight foot tall Arabian giant named Hassan AM arrives in New York claiming to defeat Jeffries. At 315 pounds with a seven foot nine inch reach he bets on a knockout blow before Jeffries can close the distance. He reportedly has enormous feet and appetite to match his size.
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New York
Jeffeies
Hassan AM
Jeffries
Jeffring
Leever Declines To Sign Amid Pittsburgh Tensions
Sammy Leaver, pitcher for the Pittsburg tub, faces a contract stalemate after resisting a proposed salary raise. President Dreyfuss seeks a plan to recruit strength for a possible second year, while Leaver demands fair pay and hints at conference talks. The dispute signals trouble between the team and management as signing decisions loom.
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Pittshure
Sammy Leaver
Pittsburg Tub
Tie Nicechvol
Dreyfuss
Guy
Louisville
Lorver
Tor
John
Leever
White Cloud the $2000 Plymouth Rock at Madison Square Garden
New York on February 2 reports a pure white Plymouth Rock chicken named White Cloud valued at $2000 and exhibited at the Madison Square Garden Poultry show. The three-year-old prize winner carries 14 blue ribbons and the international cup from the Toronto show, and is the sire of two prize winners.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
White Cloud
Toronto
Canada
Danish Wrestler Beck Olsen Arrives in New York
Beck Olsen the Danish wrestler and Europe champion arrives in New York on February day, aiming for shipmate honors and continuing pursuit of championship status in the United States.
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Beck Olsen
New York
Europe
Grain-O advertising jingle praised as a health drink
The Grain-O slogan promotes a nourishing beverage that replaces coffee. It claims to aid digestion, strengthen nerves, and is suitable for both children and adults. Sold by grocers, Grain-O is indicated as a health builder and costs about the same as coffee.
Giant Norse Wrestler Olsen Arrives for World Title Bid
New York February 3 a giant Norse wrestler Olsen arrived to challenge Ernest Roeber for the world championship. He stands over six feet tall with a powerful frame and a vise like grip. Madison Square Garden will host the match in March pending bids for a purse and a final date set February 15 to finalize the arena and arrangements.
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Olsen
Ernest Rocher
Madison Square Garden
New York
Ernest Roeber
New York City
Beck Olsen
Copenhagen
Denmark
Tagkson Seeks Matches in California Spotlight
San Francisco hosts boxing talk as Young Peter Jackson arrives with manager Biddy Bishop seeking a match with a top welterweight. Possible bouts include Paddy Purtell or the Nettl-O'Brien winner, with Jackson boasting an unbeaten record and a claim of never being knocked down. Ryan and Jeffries settle their feud as plans loom for a future coast duel.
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San Francisco
Cal
Reb
Peter" Jeckson
Stockton
Biddy Bishop
Jackson
Tom Tracy
Lkely
Paddy Purtell
Sithous
California
Denver
Tracy
Atlantic
Untitled fragment hints at wrestling challenge and hotel meeting
A garbled report references Ryan Ris and Jack teaching Wan to meet a burly figure at the Arlington hotel. Jeffries opens a can during a Gastude moment while discussions center on attendance and commitments for a championship meet involving Carvel and Sack.
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Ryan War
Ris
Jack
Tie Arlington Hotel
Hyun
Jeffries
Toman
Yan
Sada Ryan
Peony Goa
Itady Belkin
Otto
Ayer
Carvel
McCracken Utica Pendennisian teams clash in Kansas meet
In Utica Kansas February 3 the Western Kansas association race saw McCracken beat Utica 70 18 with Best scores Pausch Tivigas Utica. Pendennis 73 Utica 2. Best scores 14 for Pausch and Tivigas Utica 12 for Wheatcroft and Martin Pendennis. Also note Death Of EB Munday lawyer of Tenrietta Texas.
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Utica
Kan
McCracken
Western Kansas Association
Met
Metracken
Bestreoves
D. Grazien
W. E Hatter
Pendennia
Pendennis
Pausch
Tivigas
Wheatcroft
Martin
Pendeania
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