McGovern to Fight Young Corbett in New London Bout
Terry McGovern will replace Dave Sullivan as Young Corbett's opponent. The featherweight title bout is set for August 29 at the Nutmeg Athletic Club in New London Connecticut for a purse of 14000. The match will be at 127 pounds, held in the open air, likely in the afternoon for photo opportunities.
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Dave Sullivan
Young Corbett
Nutmeg Athletic Club
New London
Crokley
Nutnee Athletic Club
Hartford
Johnny Corbett
Sam Harris
Cincinnati
Nutrnee Club
Govern
Sullivan
McGovern
Youne Corbett
Denver
New York
Chicago
McGraw Angered by Ban Johnson. Baltimore Club Near Shift
Baltimore July 4 John McGraw declares frustration with Ban Johnson and contemplates leaving the American league. Offers from National league clubs shift leverage as Kelley also faces suspension while New York plans loom. Ownership factions in Baltimore back McGraw and Kelley amid talk of relocating the team to New York.
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Baltimore
American League
John McGraw
Joe Kelley
Ban Johnson
Ned Halon
New York
Connolly
Johnson
McGraw
Boston
Kelley
Brooklyn
New Yorks
John J. Mahon
Robinson
Sidney Prank
Maher
Frank
Freeman
Ron Johnson
Huggins to Return From England to Train Whitney Stable
A fragmented report notes John Huggins will return from England to train a division of William C. Whitney’s American stable, with details unclear. The garbled text references John Rogers and others, but the core fact concerns Huggins coming back to supervise Whitney’s stable operations.
Unclear fragment hints at Whitney cabin duties shift
Fragmentary text notes a change of responsibility involving Mr Whitney and Mr Rogers. Madden previously managed the Whitney cabin but is stepping back due to other interests.
Sheriff vows to stop rowdy ball in Detroit games
Detroit Sheriff Dickson announces no Sunday ball playing and a crackdown on rowdyism and kicking. He plans to attend the series, ensure clean play, and support umpire O’Loughlin, while Kelley of Baltimore is to be reinstated amid tensions.
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Dickson
Eeea
Johnson
Ile
O'Loughlin
Kelley
Baltimore
Sues Sir Thomas Lipton Over Team Services
New York July 4 A suit filed by David N Barrie claims Sir Thomas Lipton failed to pay for Barrie’s personal and business services during the America’s Cup campaigns. Barrie says he managed Shamrock II and Shamrock L duties for over two years but was not compensated. Gilbert states Barrie seeks payment for these services as Lipton’s representative.
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New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
David N. Barrie
Thi
Wiliam
Gilbert
Barrie
Thoms Lipton
Shamrock L
Sir Thomas
Howe
Cilbert
Thomas
Barre
Sharrock
Stable sale and Chicago racing results on July 4
New York reports show the Baton racing stock sold at the Double Event Realization stakes and Brighton cup with Alex Anields paying 63,500 for Baton. Other high prices included G Walbaum, Sungold, Mayor Graham, and property of Peter Wimmer and Richard Croker. In Chicago, Lucky Baldwin's Americano won the Quickstep stakes for 2 year olds at Washinton Park.
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Alex Anields
G. Walbaum
Ebep Howard
Ben Strome
Mary Howard
Alex Shields
Sungold
Sensation-Elizabeth
W. M. Barrick
Graham
Imp. Rossington
Betsy Broeck
W. Pennington
Peter Wimmer
Tohula
Br. F
Longstreet-Taffeta
MacDonald
Richard Croker
Bellario
Ate
Madge Stuart
Sidney Paget
Swiftmas
Br. B
Candlemass
Nell Swift
G. B. Morris
John Hanning
B. H
Muncaster
T Hoots
Chicago
Lucky Baldwin
Americano
Washineton Park
Savable
Lavana Jory
Watkins
He Doesey
Baseball notes and scores from the national league era
Chicago took five runs in the third inning to storm past an opponent as McGlammey struggled in the opening frame. Denver and Omaha games feature errors and late heroics while Kansas City and Joplin games showcase tense leads. References to pitchers Murphy, Mercer, Gimith, Falkenberg and Casale hint at shifting rosters and salary talks across the era.
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Buelow
Varney
Ieldy
Chicago
Han
Ree
Sgasine
Donohue
Callahan
Seach Hen Urphy
Norwich
Mick” Turner
Bailey
Boston Nationals
Columbus
Win Mercer
Tigers
Win
Los Angeles
Clark Gimith
Thers
Falkenberg
Worcaster
Star Switer
Haineis University
Pittsburg Barney
McCord
Davenport
Havin
Rockford
Larry
Picturesque Colorado Boosted By Railroad Publication
A Colorado & Southern railway publication on scenery and results, issued by agent J. Fisher of Denver, invites readers to order the Chautauque Tales volume by sending postage. The Erie railroad plans a special excursion to Chantauque with a 1.08 return fare via the SE route.
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Colorado & Southern Railway
Fisher
Denver
Erie Railroad
Chantatt
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