Sporting News. Jim Corbett Seeks clash with Jeffries
Jim Corbett announces his aim to fight Jeffries in a high profile bout. The statement signals pursuit of a marquee heavyweight matchup likely to draw fan interest and long negotiations.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1902
Page
9
Jeffries to meet Corbett for world heavyweight title next May
New York reports James J. Jeffries and James J. Corbett will contest the world heavyweight championship next May. Corbett announced the plan before departing for Milwaukee. He notes past near misses and says the champion promised him a chance to redeem himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James J. Jeffries
James J. Corbett
Tme
Corbett
Milwarkes
Jeffries
Senene
Torah the Conantic Club
Corfound
Fitzsimm
Corbetta
Champton
Lenge Jeffries
Unclear fragmentary game lineup noted
Fragmentary text lists players for positions including halfback end guard and backs with names such as Prickett Oliver and Gokey. Mentions a new man and comments on good work this season but details are incomplete and uncertain.
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Eens
Western League Fallout From Opening Loss and City Notes
Western League suffers a sharp opening loss as Kansas City’s American Association rivals sweep 11 to 0. Wolfe’s mound mastery, three safe hits by Witte, and three infield outs highlight a dominant win while fans pack to cheer. Local notes include Manhattan and Milwaukee signings, and a Omaha Indianapolis pitcher duel ending with Hoosier support.
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American Association
Kansas City
Wolfe
America
Anson
Tim Hurst
Beville
Nichols
Featherweight Champion Young Corbett Plans Busy Schedule
Young Corbett the featherweight champion has three bouts lined up and will not wait for promoters. He intends to stay active, defending title against McGovern and possibly fighting at Moore’s in Waterbury. Corbett aims to keep hands white and stay busy with matches guaranteed by clubs.
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Young Corbett
Arledges
Terry
Corbett
McGovern
Corbett III
Mocris
Pennsylvania
Geeniaenn
Dave Ivan
Igntte
Waterbury
Sean
Appleby’s Record Sets Horse Of The Year Title
The article reports Appleby’s fifteen-win season making him champion horse of the year with earnings of $11,865 for owner Mildrath. It notes Hawthorne and other tracks with muddy conditions, Articulate and Lucien Appleby as contenders, and jockeys and bettors backing Appleby since his first victory on July 8.
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Appleby
Chicago
Huddeeth
Tuden Applebs
Case
West
Hawthorne
Worth
Lort Quet
Kenilworth
Mildrath
Giana We
St Be Siecle
Cee By
Bis Maria
Lucienne
Articulate
Orth
Malle
Pourida
Fillareth
Lucien Appleby
Lucien
Spblecs
Wild Express
de Ate
Lyne
Hild
Pye Anish
Kbd Bas
Washburn and the Indians gridiron clash preview
Lawrence Kansas September 27 A lively game expected on the Lawrence gridiron as Haskell Indian and Washburn College meet in a local football contest of the season. Coach Outten has been drilling the red men hard all week with final practice limited to signal fear of possible interference.
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Lawrence
Amwrence
Kas
Sinectad
Haskell
Detroit Wins Test Game as Nine Scoring Spree Opens Finale
The Detroit ten won a test game against Cleveland with a five run third inning sparked by Entec run and Barret catches highlighted by Fett. Attendance listed. St Louis beat Chicago in the ninth on three hard drives off Calla. Errors in seventh inning nearly cost Cincinnati despite Hackett's late hit.
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ST. Louis
St. Louia
Chicago
Calla
Nutsing Ree
St Toute
Donshire and
Kahoo
Catahan and
Sullivan
Market Outlook Mixed in Septembers Reports
Bradstreet's notes a mixed outlook as credit tightness persists yet capital is restructured. Crops harmed by frost offset higher acreage while rail and iron industries show demand and production gains but fuel and coke constraints threaten steady output.
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New York
K. G. Dun & Weekly
Trate Cays
Omeina
Rome
Plann
Stock Exchange
Toxeter
Tereas
Sarninga
Ondera
Dedline
United States
Canada
Bradstreet
Unes
Botve
Idaho
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone and Water Transportation
Monthe
Sttana
Sanko
Zouth
Humboldt and Garnett Match Ups Highlight Late Meet
Humboldt led the season with 30 wins and seven losses as Garnett triumphed in a solid card. The meet featured races at Dele air with favorites Echo Dain and handlers Young and Spinner among notable entries, while icing on the card included Humboldt's strong 80 percent win pace and close finishes in the late races.
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Louis
Levitin
Soy Es Bruias
Delealr
Jack Young
Wkate
Echo Dain
Local Metal Markets See Steady Activity Amid Price Pressures
Market notes indicate robust trading in American iron and hardware while other metals like tin and copper show softened prices. Activity remains high across most points, signaling ongoing demand despite weaker values in some sectors.
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Armota
Collapse of Henry & Willard building on Fourteenth Street
At about 1:15 this morning the fine-story office building under construction for Henry and Willard on Fourteenth Street opposite the Willard hotel collapsed. Overweighting two front column supports caused the fall of heavy stones and iron framework, but a loud crash warned workers and passersby. Only one man, Washington Gordon, sustained injuries but recovered and returned to work.
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Washington
Henry & Willard
Fourteenth Street
Crath
A Ishorer
Wastington Gordon
Francis Not Guilty in Quiet Russell Murder Trial
Muted murder trial ends in not guilty verdict for Andrew J. Francie after ten days in Russell Kansas. The case arose from the death of Cyrus Manley in Livros amid threats and family feud. An earlier trial resulted in conviction but was reversed on appeal leading to a new trial and ongoing turmoil. The widow testified to threats and intent to take life.
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Russel Russell
Kan
Andrew J. Francie
Livros
Big Brother
Cyrus Manley
Francie
Oar
Supreme Court
Scottish Rite Reunion in Topeka October 1 to 24
The fall reunion of the Scottish Rite bodies will be held in Topeka from October 1 to 24 inclusive. Degrees begin at 1 oclock on Tuesday afternoon October 1. The 12th degree will be conferred Friday afternoon. Friday night a reception will be at the Masonic building. Washburn college orchestra and Washburn techies quartet provide music. Wives of the Scottish Rite members hold a reception at the Throop hotel Friday afternoon. Ad Astra quartet from Lawrence will confer ceremonies.
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Topeka
Oetaber
Masonic Building
Washburn College
Washburn Techies
Throop
Death of J Dietrich in Hutchinson Kansas
J Dietrich died in Hutchinson at an advanced age. He came to Kaukas in 1A and to Ubte county in 187. He leaves a large fortune. His wife of five years survives along with two married daughters.
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Hutchinson
Kus
J. Dietrich
Kaukas
Ubte County
Fort Scott Defeats Jefferson City in Windy Kansas Game
Fort Scott Kansas defeated Jefferson City 11 to 2 on September 27. Heavy wind affected throws and control as Cavener pitched with limited command. Scoring by innings is partially garbled but shows Fort Scott building a lead with strong batting and pitching efforts from Craven, Snooks, Lawther, and O Halloran.
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Fort Scott
Jefferson City
Kan
Jefferson Chy
Cavener
Rae
Port Scott
Cravent
Snooks
Lawther
O Halloran
Low York
Gonteai
Topeka
Gaia Jople
Gow
New York
Bradatreet
Tom
Tet Steel
Atchison
Ion
Mag OH
Mcrease
Manhattan
Baltimore
Kamens City
Toutsvibe
Bernsylvania
U.S
Teather
Providence
Fort Worth
Springfield Triumph Over Iola in Midwestern Tilt
In a hard fought match at Springfield on September 27 Iola fell 2 to 1 as Springfield rallied with strong pitching and timely hitting. Adios starred in the bos for the AMidecte era while La Qisa and Buf delivered key plays.
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Springfield
Iola
Springtistl
Fata
Adios
Ore
Ao Seotroootan
Somenise
Lindsay
Racing at Hew York York Track Opens Meet
Fragmentary report from Hew York York racing on September 3 describes crowded stands and a tense start. Trainers and local owners, unnamed, competed at the Oraevesend track with several events underway and a field of horses challenging for early positions.
A Native Bulletin of Uncertain Tales and Lockjaw Witty
A garbled account recounts a boastful man narrating street altercations and feats of strength. It mentions a farmer, a fall, and a series of implausible cures via a “Medium Eye Instant” claimed to cure asthma and other ailments. An advertisement notes a product sold by Asa Drug Co. in North Kansas Avenue.
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Jim
Aleep
Avery
Argelens
Eonahm
Fragmented OCR: Louis and Return via Rock Island System
The unreadable text fragment references St Louis in October and a rock island system. It mentions a return and potential railway or transit context with unclear details and no clear event or outcome.
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Et Louis
Rock Island
Syntem
St. Louis
Market Report Echoes Mixed US Grain and Livestock Action
A sweeping market report from Duluth and Chicago notes unsettled tones across grains and livestock. September corn and December oats show higher and lower moves amid weak weather. cattle and hog markets steady to lower with mixed receipts and light demand. spot cotton dull with stable prices. general market tone cautious as traders weigh feeding costs and storage considerations.
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Duluth
Crs Aguinet
Sesaton
Gorn
Mederawil
Bullah
Mtecca
Aveaknean
Inter
Pica
Sborta
No Stringency Here How Fark Stock
Wall Street reports mixed action on September 27 with volatile trading in Louisville stocks. Prices fluctuate as traders react to anticipated bank writedown and late afternoon selling pressures, leaving many issues unsettled and hovering near prior levels.
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Wall Street
New York
Louisville
Othirwier
Paul Louisville
Oi Paige
M Rurine
Bettina
Louie
Bas
Loceville
Exhibition Baseball Tour Near Pacific Coast
A garbled note hints at an exhibition game featuring American and national league players en route to the Pacific coast and Honolulu. Mentions a patrol unit and a contract for Eastern football games with unclear names and dates.
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Peice
Cosat
Honolub
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