American Derby Vying for Triple Threat Three-Year-Olds
Chicago May 2 Four weeks to the thirteenth American Derby at Washington Park. Lieutenant Gibson, Derby and Clark Stakes winner, is the favorite with Meamerist, Yellow Dell, and other three-year-olds challenging. Eastern horses like Missionary and Kilmarnock are among contenders. debate continues on Derby distance for some runners.
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Haa
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Washburn v5 vs Baker clash at Washburn grounds
Washburn and Baker meet Wednesday afternoon on Washburn field in a rugged contest. The game features local teams amid intercollegiate play with limited notes of prior form. In other sports, May 29 results include a New York boxing bout where Goltymith defeated Maynard, and Pedlar Palmer’s return to the ring is noted.
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Maynard
New York
Goltymith
Los Angeles
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Muysany
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Swenioh
Mike Padden
Pater
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Kentuckian Advocates Sending Three Candidates
An unnamed Kentuckian expresses plans to nominate three candidates named Pupil, Goldone, and Silver Garter Green Boy, suggesting at least one of the trio will be sent forward.
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Goldone
Boyi Jm
New York clubs bid for largest purse in bee contest
Contenders include Beetien Boorting club of Cones Tsien and the Century A. C. in New York City offering large purses and receipts shares. Al Smith to receive bids by July 1 with the winner to be opened on a designated date.
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Franco
Thin City
Selan
Nutwe Hiate A
Hartford
Jack Howe
Connecticut
Weetchveter A
Tuckahoe
Atrwigit
Queenaberry
Sharkey Denies Authorizing Jeffries Match Says He Is Sore
New York May 2 Sharkey claims he did not authorize a heavyweight bout with Jeffries. Managers of the two sides reportedly agreed and a formal statement is expected. Promoter plans and referee Charley White are noted as part of the setup while Sharkey indicates he has no knowledge of a signed contract.
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Jeffries
New York
Saitor Tien Sharkey Agals
Mt Hicles
Jir
Charley White
Jack
Tommy Fygn
Coney Jaland
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McCoy Confident in Title Bid Against Ryan in Chicago
In Chicago May 5 Kid McCoy says he will stop Tommy Ryan within five rounds. He arrives from White Plains to weigh 154 pounds at the official scale, reports good condition, and accuses Ryan of past crooked talk while promising to prove him wrong in the arena. McCoy and his team, including Homer McCoy, travel with Luff Harris and O’Brien. Ryan trains lightly with Jeffries and Marty as weight shifts occur and elbow soreness heals before the fight.
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Kid" McCoy
Tommy Ryan
Tattersall Athletic Club
Tamosa
White Platina
N.Y
Viyar
Ryan
McCoy
Homer
Bill Luff
Harry Harris
Jack O'Brien
Philadelphia
Turan
Jack Jeffries
Pet Marty
Young Silvey
Jeffhs
Tommy
Nehiee
Great English Darby Fifty-First Run at Epsom Downs
The Darby at Epsom Downs in May marks the 121st running with high interest as American horses enter more than ever before. A $30,000 stake awards $25,000 to the winner and the rest to the nominator and planned horses, amid historical notes on past race disqualifications and classic feats.
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Darby
Epsom Downs
America
St. Titswee Hotspur
Sir Hercules, Krandshire
Leamington
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Don't Know It
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney remedy for back pain and urinary issues. It claims the drinkable formula treats kidney liver and bladder problems, corrects holding water and nocturnal urination, and offers a free sample bottle and book by mail from Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York.
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Choppy Realignment Shifts and Odd Endings Highlight Week
Fragmented notes recount a chaotic week in sports reporting with erratic game results. Mentions of teams like Chicago and Cincinnati hint at uneven performances, while individual players such as Garvin and McCoy appear in fleeting episodes.
Two Country Women Starve Stock Case in Kansas
Hutchinson May 29 Justice Morris's court dismisses a state cruelty case against Pauline Festro Pastrow and her daughter Ida for starving cattle horses and hogs. Neighbors testified stock died after being deprived of feed and water. witnesses described feeble mindedness and superstition shaping their farming practices.
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Man Freed After Ten Years Seeks Sister in Parsons
Parsons, May 2. L. C. Carey, who served over ten years in Huntsville Texas, arrived in the city seeking his sister, Geo Sage and wife, once his kin. He learned they were both dead and learned he had been imprisoned for a murder later confessed by Peabody. Carey, once a cattle firm employee, rode from Graham and faced a wrongful conviction that sent him to the penitentiary. His release came after a long, bewildering turn of events.
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Water plan for Cherryvale faces voter decision
Cherryvale mayor and council press a May 29 vote to raise 345000 to supply water, as the water company abandons plans, preferring sale to the city though franchise terms require buying the plant and outstanding accounts. Also notes the Sun and Register cease, then a new Neodesha paper starts.
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Register’s pledge to subscribers sparks weekly shift
The Register announces money from existing daily subscribers will be credited toward the new Weekly Register with unexpired plans honored. It warns refunds are not given, and the weekly may replace the daily as subscriptions roll in. Neodesha hints at returning daily papers when viable, with cautious optimism. Also reported is Stockton smallpox scare drawing crowds and local fear as cases rise and vendors hoard supplies.
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Weriaba Country Fly Register
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Pensions For Kansans and British Army Orders
Pensions granted in Kansas list names with amounts for individuals in towns such as McLouth Parsonx Scranton Solomon Leavenworth Fort Scott Minneapolis and Elgin plus National Military Home Leavenworth. Also notes reissue and increase for Geo W Stof fet at Leavenworth and a British Army oreder update on horses for England from Lawrence dated May 28.
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Thos. T. Hall
Wilminston
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Minneapolis
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England
Lawrence
South Africa
US Army to select 400 horses for government use
Agents of the United States Army are stationed to choose 400 horses for government service. The event outlines selection criteria and details on where and how selections will be conducted.
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Bismarck Ervye
United States Army
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