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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1901
Page
9
Fragmented sports notes discuss American baseball power plays, manager jockeying, and league arrangements. Mentions Boston, Hyd, and national aims, with references to players Irwin, Heston, and possible outings at Chicago, Cincinnati, and Salem.
Reported in New York on June 5, Tom Sharkey presses for the Jeffries match promised after their negotiations. Sharkey sails for spring training and intends to train weeks before active duty while Jeffries plans to meet him in a future engagement.
Negotiations are underway for referee Tom Reed to officiate a twenty round boxing match between Deony Doane of New York and Dave Barry of Chicago. The event is slated for January 2 in Phoenix Athletics Club, with Terry Aic Gov set to appear in the south next Tuesday night as part of the lead up.
Reports from Australia describe Fritz, a 14-hand bay gelding with aluminum shoes, as a remarkable trotter. His owner once offered 310,000 to race him against any American trotter, with claims of superior speed and a possible world record, though some doubt remains about matching American horses under equal conditions.
Amos Rusie has received a proposition from President Han Johnson to sign with the American League. He is in correspondence with Johnson and a club believed to be his preferred choice, with a decision possible soon. If no agreement can be reached he may retire from the game for a season.
In New York J A Elliott the amateur big has arrived early for a boxing card. His opponent Louis Dury is regarded as the best bod rather than top talent. Both fighters are listed to meet in the scheduled bout today at Safe Park with eager crowds watching.
A terse note highlights a lean, unassuming arm who has struggled yet remains one of the fastest pitchers in the professional ranks.
Catarrh is described as a blood disease that inflames the mucous membranes and harms general health. Local treatments fail. neglect risks consumption. A testimonial claims Hood's Sarsaparilla restored appetite and sleep, curing catarrh, and urges timely treatment.
Fragments reveal a discussion about preserving salary wings and players in the league considering underbound deals for next season. The text mentions box men and potential alignment with an unnamed Dall, with Nichols possibly joining in.
Garry Herrmann’s dam believed located in Multon Kentucky near Louisville. The valuable mare, daughter of Longfellow, was reportedly bred and sold, with racing history including a top two year old season. A mysterious trace and letters from Baltimore connect to a weight of 134 pounds for Lyons, with a $3,000 Governor bet.
Chicago boxing report notes Harris the featherweight champion travels to London via telegram request to train and fight abroad. The piece mentions several lighter weights and plans for upcoming bouts as boxing activity shifts to the Atlantic.
New York summary notes despite holiday interruptions and heavy settlements, progress stalls across major industries. Cotton and textiles show weakness with unchanged wage levels and no contract growth. Wheat declines modestly. output delays in Minneapolis noted. Prices for steel and iron remain steady, while structural material contracts edge open. Overall industrial activity weak, with cautious expectations into January.
The article notes many manufacturers behind with orders and uneven business distributions leaving some shops ready to concede. Boston shipments for the week totaled 7441 cases, down from 051535 a year earlier, while sole leather remains in free purchase and upper wetness weakens prices. Exports of tole from the city were heavier in December than any prior month, yet 1900 totals fell 306,80 sides below 1898, with limited tides recovery at Chiasso noted.
Fragmented OCR text reports a draft appropriation bill sent to the senate asks for separation of the budget and consolidated appropriations. It notes amendments by temporary government leaders and mentions a $100,000 total increase in funds and appointments to fit new cabinet service roles.
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