Burns Versus Gunver Looms In Boxing Showdown
Sporting comment by Jed Grillo discusses Tommy Burns facing Gunver in a tough bout, noting Burns must prove himself against American pugs and reflecting on scorers, officials, and public interest while touching on baseball manager McGraw and season plans for Mike.
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Jed Grillo
Tus Boxing Uan
Xciters
Tommy Burns
Kame
Gunver
Tran Mole
Burns
Sterns
Turner to wrestle Bertugia in Ly tonight
Local welterweight Turner meets Italian challenger Gino Bertugia in a night of mat action at the National Guard Armory. Bertugia, touring the state, is a strong man from Ly and unknown to Washington crowds, while Turner touts his record against top national competitors.
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Turner
Gino Bertugia
National Guard
Nory &Ymmassum
Washington
Pulliam Visits Heydler to Talk NL Reforms
National League President Harry C Pulliam visits Cincinnati and Pittsburgh as he discusses reforms to limit club rosters to a specified number of players. He has not decided on the exact limit but favors reducing excess personnel across major and minor leagues. He plans to meet with officials in New York for the upcoming league meeting and to discuss potential changes to the draft and seven inning games.
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Harry C Pulliam
John Heydrey
Pulliam
Indian Territory
Medié
Bill Stewart
Seconn
Pulnam
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Messrs Herrmann
Dreyfuss
New York
League
Pulham
Uuugh
Leen
Mumner
St Paul Club
Clim
Chiirmen Terrmann
Chicago
National Commission
Clus
Poltium
Pulhiam
Heydler
Congress
Canton
Mart
Boston
Kelley
Boston Elog‘osmers
Ghd
National League
Dewey
Min
Toronto
Wilitox
Kerley
Beaton
Boston Tang
Boxton
Joes
Good Prospects at Penn Basebal Team
The Washington era Philadelphia dispatch reports Penn varsity baseball looks brighter with star pitcher Leslie Hay returning after February studies. Brady, last year's mainstay in the box, is doubtful due to law school demands. Pauxus, Reagan, and other noted players from Mercersburg and prior squads form a nucleus for Coach Makely to build toward next spring.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Leslie Hay Penn
Hay
Brady
Pauxus
Reagan
Penn
Corkoran
Henry
Miblck
Ouubelaers
Makely
Altizer to Play Third as Cantillon Retains Core Roster
Cantillon plans to enter the next season with the existing material, rejecting all trade offers. Catching will feature Blankenship Street Warmer Block Kehoe and Heydon, while the pitching staff centers on Johnson Smith Hughes and Falkenberg. Infield could see Altizer at third, with Freeman at second and McBride at short, leaving O’Brien Shipke and Altizer competing for the other infield spot. The club aims to strengthen by promoting Milan as a speed threat and seeks a second-division push with a refreshed lineup and rebuilt team spirit under Cantillon.
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Jedgaillo
Washington
Chicago
Canton
Canillon
Blankenship
Street
Kehoe
Heydon
Johnson Smith
Hughes
Falkenberg
Gehrlax
Oberlin
Patten Cates Burns
Withrup [Langtora
Dave
Altlser
Aacker Freeman
McBride
O Brien Shipke
Altiser
Felder
O Brien
Altizer
Slipke
Stager
Lecanne
Sirngih
Tt Te
Cantillon
James Ganley
Clymen
Mulan
Milan
Cantina
First International Glove Contest in England Draws Big Attention
Tommy Burnet of America and Canada to face Gunner in London’s National Sporting Club for a 450 prize, with $260 to the winner and $30 to the loser. Referee Eugene Holvern will preside as England’s heavyweight crown seeks revival after 37 years. Burnet, 6 feet 1 inch, 190 plus pounds, touts a fast punch and plans to prove a tough mark against the favored Mearnho.
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Washington Port
New York
England
Eugene Holvern
London
Mott
Great Britain
Canada
Unclear Names Promote Uncertain Event Across List
Fragmentary OCR text lists many varied names and terms with no coherent event or context. No identifiable people, places, dates, or organizations can be confirmed as facts for a concise news item.
Decline of Bass Fishing Altered by Seasonal Cold Snap
Amid milder days the bass fishing season wanes as river anglers report fewer large-mouthed bass in Potomac area waters. Veterans like Charley Rockenbaugh and George Brendy recall past hunts, while recent streams near Rock Creek, Goose Creek, and the Shenandoah show scattered catches. Hunters note plentiful rabbits in local fields and duck shooting downriver slower than usual, with hope for storms to boost fowl numbers.
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Izask Wallon
Union
Besa
George Bready
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Frank Burrows Charlo
Duewentun
Virginia
Mercely
Potomac
Goose Creek
Washington
Merylind
Imtervals
Joujoun
Locaburg
Grover ‘Cleveland
Washington County
Richard Sylvester
Quincy
Shenandoah
Charley Rockenbaugh
Buck la Rue
Robert Evans
George Brendy Hubbard
Sylvester Lout
George Walter
Mey
Richard Bright
O Messenger
du Bois
Eiu Stermstt
Gen Hawley
Foraker
Fipronzo Younis
Fergus Terns
Charley Hood
Woodmont Club
South Mountain Club
Sec
Countriy
Kelley seeks two to three year deal before Boston move
Ex-ballplayer Kelley negotiates with Boston while eyeing two to three year contract terms. He favors job security over a one-year offer, hints at Toronto interest, and notes management support from fans and public figures. He plans NL talks in New York with President Dewey and Min.
Burns Muir Tonight First Ever Held Fight in London
London match headlines feature American challenger Burns facing British favorite Muir in a five ounce division bout for a $4500 purse. The American traveled to England explicitly to fight Muir, a plucky boxer known for a great punch, who has the edge in the ring.
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Amercan
England
Burns
Burns and Moir to Clash in World Championship Bout
Detroit fighter Noah Brusso known as Principal A Burns faces Gunner Moir of England at the National Sporting Club Lane on Monday December 2 1907 in a twenty round bout. The event carries a 5000 dollar purse plus a 5000 dollar side bet under Straight Marquis of Queensberry rules with five ounce gloves. Referee Eugene Corri presides in London with weights around 170 pounds for Brusso and 182 pounds for Moir.
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Tommy Burns
Noah Brusso
Detroit
Gunner Mair
England
National Sporting Club
Lane
Eugene Corri
London
Navy Eleven Welcomed Home After Big Army Victory
The Navy football team returned to Annapolis after a decisive win over Army and was greeted by a cheering crowd. Midshipmen, the Naval Academy band, and townsfolk lined the route with rockets and lights while Capt Douglas and coaches were praised for the triumph.
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Washington
Annapolis Md
Navy
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Naval Acanemy Cobr
Dancroft Hall
Badger
Benson
Douglas J
Daghlett
Cates
Apeecher
Turm
Thorn
Reeves
Douglas
Smith
West Point
Donglan
Midshipmen
Army Navy tickets sold at Washtingsot Pont game
Army and navy officers report a rigid investigation will follow wholesale scalping of tickets for the Saturday game. Detectives at the entrance observed about 400 seats including a box sold to speculators before the game. Athletic association officers begin tracing those who profited from free tickets numbered with identification plates.
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Washtingsot Pont
Philadelphia
Army
Navy
Athletic Association
Hunters revive old Virginia West Virginia chase culture
A regional hunting revival appears across Virginia and West Virginia with noblemen acquiring Coloma homesteads, transforming estates, forming sport clubs like the Hardy County Virginia Crieayvroole and Blue Ridge Rod and Gun Club. Parties hunt deer and small game while gun and gear costs rise. plans emerge for annual gatherings and pheasant drives as conservation groups sketch future activities.
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Mertz At
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F Street
Sporting Comment
Joe Qty
Ted Metro
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Aptain
Strith
Mike
Uener
Aca
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Gro Bertoglio
Harry Pulham
Promomg
Materal
Freeman
McBade
American Association
MelBride
Mel Erde
Hal Chase
Thia
Lee Kelley
Benning
Joe
Peraune
Dave Altizer
Oakland
Burns Burns
Mearnho
Ban Squtrow
Australlee
Futurity
Joey Ogeen
Inuehy
Bat
Witeed Ergliah
Lantis Ae Rile Bens
Burne Ieetarton
Ben Ronem
Ren Ball
Johnson Way
Jack
Maretine
California
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Koatta
New Orleans
Fireteace
Heen
Uuey
Fewtatone
Arake
Marah" Reaern
Gataway
Doctor McClear
Daring Ua
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Lanergency
Jack “Atkin
Florlin
Keen Clira
Huron
Osa Ella
McCrony
Youn Carral
Celioquy
Conothie Lace
Bragg Jaquie Teleactor
Barnecadlah
Alloa F
Mustan Casey
Goosingte Lie M. Birettain Progrem
Lustig
Hercaia Hilver
Globe
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Kent
Danie
Eaelin
Hampahira County
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la Trienda
Tom Keller
Jim Washington
Clay Browning
Orange County
Browning
Pantictias
Bertram Hoberts
Patuxent
Yarrow
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Pa. Avenue
9Th Street
Tom Vary
Way 1
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Distilling Ga
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FU Iseman Bro
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Everwear
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Hardy County
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Jefferson County
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Blue Ridge Rod and Gun Club
WS Harlan
Distriet Game and Fish Protecte Asso | Piston
Tenax Wolfe
Sharp
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Maine
Monocacy
Charles F Brook
Audubon Society and Game and Fish Association
Suberca
Weahington
James Berrian
Cits
West Palm Beach
Florida
Charley Beckenbaugh
Loudoun Mountain
Milton
Lt Jey
Atlanta
Dupont Garage
Corbin
Columbia
Dupont Garage Co
Phocen
Newcom @ Green
St. N. W
Haas & CO
Teort
J. & W. Eiseman
Seventh St
S. Goldheim & Sons
Seventh Street
Saxony
Auerbach
Walford’s
Sporting and Athletic Acord
Devnetar
Hopkins Tailoring Co
Jil Oth Street
Happirio
Feer Ladies
Larrando's ES
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