Boxing Prospect Looms as Jeffries Corbett Prep
Newspapers report mounting uncertainty as Jim Jeffries and Jim Corbett near their May match while Seaside club awaits approval from the pacific commission. Brady notes Corbett may insist on venue changes and delays. Westchester County could host if Seaside concedes. Officials, managers, and promoters press toward a decision to stage the bout.
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Cooley Grateful On Philadelphia Free Move Amid Strife
Cooley expresses gratification over a Philadelphia-related gesture amid tense sports and political intrigue. He recalls negotiations, mentions Barney Dreyfus and Dick Conley, and notes ties to Pittsburgh and the Atlantic fear, with references to Philadelphia and Quakers.
Fragmented baseball musings on Hough Cooley and others
The text mixes opinion and anecdotes about Hough Cooley Clarke Beaumont and others in a Philadelphia Inquirer column. It references anger at a club for actions against a player, mentions gout and a moody temperament, and includes cryptic notes about a career ending and a young player named Richart born in October.
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Mike Griffin Case Set for May Trial in Brooklyn
Michael Griffin former Brooklyn club captain and center fielder sues for his salary after a 1539 consolidation with Baltimore led to his release and claimed contract rights. Trial in Tica May 7 will explore his duties as manager prior to consolidation and whether clubs can force player moves.
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National League at Chicago summary of innings core lines
Fragmented OCR notes list players and cities including New Albany and Pittsburg. Mentions Meekin and Cling traveling for season, with Pittsburgh joining team and claims about pitching, glossing out details.
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Chicago Beats Kansas 13 to 7 in wild game
Chicago University defeated Kansas University 13 to 7 in a erratic contest marked by wild errors and strong hitting. Jugere pitched well for Chicago but received shaky support as Moer, formerly of the Texas league, homered and collected multiple extra base hits for Kansas. Key Chicago highlights included Rogers Harper battery work, Ching’s double play, and Poorman’s fielding.
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Walcott Edges Grabth In Twenty Five Round Duel
New York reports that Joe Walcott won a decision over Mysterious Billy Grabth after 25 rounds in a catchweight bout at Broadway Athlete Club. It was their fourth encounter, with Smith notable early and Grabth showing aggression and stamina through mid rounds.
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Boxing match between Smith and Walcott ends with mutual respect
In a tense round by round fight both boxers exchange heavy blows as Walcott bleeds Smith’s ear and controls exchanges. Smith counters hard while Walcott maintains aggression, ending with both shaking hands. Walcott appears unmarked while Smith bears facial injuries and the crowd notes a broad grin from Walcott.
Parker and Matthews draw in Denver lightweight clash
Kid Parker Colorado lightweight champion and Matty Matthews of New York, holder of the world welterweight title, fought to a ten round draw at the Colorado Athletic Association. Both were aggressive, Matthews landed more often but Parker answered with sharp counters. A sixth round right hook to Parker’s jaw knocked him down but he rose quickly and continued trading. Referee Billy Woods oversaw the bout before about 2,000 spectators.
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Syracuse Star Runner's Jump May Not Stand as World Record
Reports from Philadelphia say Myer Prinstein of Syracuse University achieved a broad jump of feet inches, but wind aided the leap and takeoff from over the scratch line. Amateur Athletic Union officials have not acted, though leaders present doubt the mark will stand. Prinstein supporters will pursue the record.
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Kansas Crippled Up by Strong Knox Game
May 6 Bushnell Alabama reports Kansas University was crippled by a costly error in a close loss to Knox College. Hall pitched well for Kansas and the team fought hard in a late-game stretch. Also noted are jockey news from San Francisco and a baseball game at Athletic Park with a large crowd.
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Assessor's Stock Yard Probes Raise Large Property Values
Kansas City district write up shows deputies increasing valuations on stock yard firms. Deputy A D M Shively fled with statements from firms, some unsigned, claiming personal property values surged dramatically from prior years. Many firms refuse access to revised statements, while officials contend the increases reflect actual property and mortgages, potentially widening Wyandotte County assessments by hundreds of thousands.
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Iola Cement Plant to Increase Capacity by One Third
The J W French of the Tola Portland Cement company reports from Detroit May 1 that the Iola plant will expand its capacity by one third. The plant, split into three sections each with seven stabilizers and seven grinders, will add a second shift. Output will rise from about 2 barrels daily to roughly 3.383 barrels per day after completion.
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Dispute Over Value of Catholic Buildings in Wichita
The case before Wichita district court involves Martin Hellar, Margaret Hellar, C. Tt. Miller and Helen Miller suing a Catholic church for 6000 dollars over the Sisters' Academy land. Plaintiffs claim the buildings are worth less than 50,000 while the church contends the value and contract terms set 36000 for land. The case hinges on a 1886 land deed and a school-building covenant tied to a 1846 origin, winding through a reorganization of Wichita.
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Tickets to Cape Nome Belonging to Wellington Colony
Wellington May 3 The Caps Nome boys learned their tickets were locked in the safe of the Santa Fe depot and bolts could not be thrown. An attempt to loosen the bolts by a worker failed and the safe was to be shipped to Chicago for expert operation.
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Marshal marks 35 years of service in Lawrence
Lawrence May 6 marks the 35th year of service for Charles Prentice Beale as city marshal. He has likely served longer than any man his age in the United States. The event was a quiet morning ceremony, signaling the start of another term and continuing a local government landmark.
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Howe to Paris from New York on Kaiser Wilhelm
Editor Howe and son sail from New York on Tuesday aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm to spend days in Paris then sail home on the Lawn. He will write notes of the trip, available after two weeks, as local items note bank sales and pensions with several regional notices.
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Spring Health Benefit
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine to clear humors and purify the blood. It claims to renew digestion, bolster kidneys and liver, calm nerves, and improve general well being with testimonials and sweeping claims.
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