Corbett McCoy Fight Dubbed Fixed by Wife Divorce Suit
New York report states Mrs Norman Selby wife of Kid McCoy swears in affidavit the Corbett McCoy bout of August 20 was staged to ensure McCoy’s defeat. She alleges professional gamblers arranged outcomes, and that husband placed funds in vaults via Harry Burke and others. Further notes Corbett’s own divorce precedents and public speculation.
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New York
Norman Selby
Kid McCoy
J. J. Corbett
Cordeit
McCoy
Bre McCoy
Corbett
Hite Burke
Harry
Jatier
Nieleeree
Gulnat
Wade
Burke
Hans Wagner and Willow McGraw Lead In Early Baseball Notes
New York September reports show Hans Wagner at the top of batting with a .2016 average, flick slipping, McGraw dropping, Hester rising to third. Corbett’s divorce suit looms as Corbett departs Campania. Corbett’s former name listed as Stanley. Pitchers and fielding notes detail Criger, Cooley, and others in various rankings amid a season of tight competition.
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New i
Corlett
Corbett
Campania
New York
Hans Wagner
Jobin
Eluer Flick
McGraw
Willie Hester
Aya Jack Bickley
Abuwid
Burkett
Lajoie
Aman
Gore Barrett
Ee Thames
Alshour Brix Chace
Walder
Tareehill
Scott
Harduns
Catehoy Criger Headin Je
Exhoe
Petts
Gutin Cooley Artered
Bic
Joe Quinn
Steingistr
Chacite
Ethar Ri
Steinfaldt
Davie Deal
Suartstupa O Kelley
Donovan
Helirick
Tyes
Sam Craft Sheckard
Dement
Barrett
McGinnity
Tunsie
May Fight in London between Corbett and Jeffries
George Considine, manager of James J. Corbett, sailed from New York to arrange a London match with Jeffries. He says he has assurances of a sufficient purse and hopes the two champions will meet in London.
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New York
Welant
Chang James J. Corbett
Eudden
Metay
Egal
Fenoeta
Puginera
George Quasidine Cails
Corbett
Jeffries
George Considine
James J. Corbett
Japanla
Dettries
London
Teffries
Will Race for $10 000 Cresceus and the Abbott
Two harness horses Cresceus and the Abbott are slated to trot in a $10 000 race. Details on date and venue are not fully legible in the clipping.
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Cresceus
Abbott
Match to Be Played in New York City, Sept 11
The report notes George Slossen and Jake Schaefer discussing a high level billiards match to open the season in New York City. Provisional plans insist the game must occur in New York, the only city capable of hosting first class billiardists.
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Uparaint Insu
New York
George Slossen
Phese
New York City
Schaefer
Ieee Ateeets
Tommy Ryan Seeks Ring Comeback in San Francisco
In San Francisco on September 11, Tommy Ryan appeared to be far from top form as he trained and prepared. Promoters and fans expected improved condition soon, with forecasts noting Ryan’s ongoing work to regain peak fitness for a return.
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San Francisco
Cal
Tommy Ryan
Pestercay
Hands Back the Stakes in Ballyhoo Bey Race
New York September 11 Ballyhoo Bey owned by William C Whitey faces a notable decision in the Flatbush streets race scene. If Ballyhoo Bey wins again or declines a bigger purse, the outcome will test sportsmanship and honor in a feature matchup against Tommy Ate kine, reflecting past acts of restraint by Whitney in similar stakes.
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New York
Ballyhoo Bey
William C. Whitey
Flatbush
Tommy Atekine
Jamen FC Keene
Mr Whitney
Sthit
Colonel Pepper Wins After Clerical Ruling At Morris Park
The Morris Park nursery handicap valued at 96 100 stakes saw Colonel James Es. Peppers S year old King Courter Lad place behind Trend of the court. Whitney declined to exploit a clerical error that would have qualified King Courter, and thus Colonel Pepper was awarded the prize money.
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Morris Park
James Es. Peppers
Whitney
Colonel Pepper
Bat Masterson Race and Perkins Legal Troubles
Bat Masterson in Denver runs a 2:08 heat record at a paced race won by Lord Barty amid a strong field. Soup Perkins, premier west jockey, faces indictment and possible loss of earnings as court action looms. Perkins had built wealth through racing then lost it. his mother fought to reclaim funds under old English law. Matches, bets, and regional racing details fill a chaotic scene from the era.
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Lota
Britt
Lord Barty
Hana
Perkins
Pere Wing
Penillon
Larker
Ehar Perkins
Noon
Byron soClen
At & Galare
Moutista
Thia
Pere Rins
Cure Perkins
Auve Homie
Serkina
Burglar Alarm Triggers Shootout in Store Raid
Kansas report details a store burglary with alarm-triggered arousal. A resident was shot in the leg at close range as burglars fled, linked to a Wichita pair and Belle Plaine thefts. One suspect captured faced possible mob action. a horse and buggy was recovered, with evidence placing accomplices in Wichita.
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Boc
Wichita
Pelle Plaine
Belle A
Sedawick
Belle Plaine
Geome
Tment
Anderson
Three Pioneers Dead in Emporia
Emporia sep 11 three longtime residents died Sunday Lee Y Randolph Mrs BR Vernon and Evang. Randolph died of brain softening Vernon a Lyon county constable and deputy sheriff. Evang died of consumption. Randolph served in many roles including Lyon county official and member of the board of pardons.
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Emporia
Lee Y. Randolph
Vernon
Evang
Randolph
Rider
Lyon County
Lyon
Battle of
Prairie
Board of Pardons
Four Young Men Capture Fanning in Ottawa
Ottawa reports Fanning, who shot Sheriff Costigan near Homewood, was captured after hiding since Saturday. The four youths pursued Fanning to a friend’s home near Waverly where he slept in haystacks. Fanning claimed emissaries pushed him to hand over the chin amid ongoing harassment.
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Fanning
Shane Costigan
Ottawa
Jonnat
Costigan
Homewood
Paro
Swine
Paul Robinson
Tameeleus
Waverly
Hay Stack
Trial Over Life Attempt In White Cloud Hall Case
In Hiawatha Kansas on September 11 a county district court heard the case for the shooting of Andy Dupont, a heavyweight poet associated with Kansas City. The jury deliberated for two hours before reaching a verdict in the life attempt case at Grant Garrett Allard Hall in White Cloud.
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Hiawatha
Kas
Andy Dupont
Mate
Kanas
Kas Duper
Grant Garette Alliard Hall
White Cloud
Whia
Stomach Remedies Ad Vows Elusive Cure Allure
An antique ad touts BromAch Zrrrxns by Hosen Tan as a cure for indigestion dyspepsia constipation malaria fever and agues. It mentions a private revenue stamp and a bottle named Jam Bottle with Monarch label as part of the promotional copy.
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Tan
Clay Center Dispatch Editor In Graham County Shooting Trip
State Senator Geo W Hanna and editor H Wick, accompanied by Ch Wick, visit Graham County for a Prairie Chicken hunt trip. Hanna has left politics and urges his brother Drve to quit, though he could secure the Republican nomination if he withdraws support.
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Ju City
Geo. W. Hanna
Chwick
Clay Center
Poor Train Service Spurs Local Protest
The Batina Oakley branch of the Union Pacific faces delays west of Plainville with trains arriving long after midnight. Hill City residents promise a daylight celebration if a second train is added and run in daylight for visibility.
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Batina
Oakley
Union Pacific
Plainville
Plainvile
Hill City
Will
Bryan to Students in Chicago Addresses
William J. Bryan spoke to two Chicago audiences about his presidential bid. He delivered a reception talk hosted by the Nebraska Bryan club at Sherrin House and a second address at the University of Chicago Kent Theater before more than 1,000 listeners, many of them women, with Japanese and Indian students among the crowd.
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William J. Bryan
United States
Sherrin House
Nebraska Bryan Club of
University of Chi Cao
Kent Theater
Ald
Bryan Speech on Ethics and Self Government in Campaign
A fragmentary report recounts William Jennings Bryan addressing a student audience on reform, taxation, and monetary policy. He defends not stealing through law or legislation, denounces tax dodging, and argues for self government over occupation by a standing army, urging unity beyond party lines and stressing moral intent.
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Uri
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Imperior
Ryan
Hamiliton
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